A magic mug custom refers to the personalization of mugs with the use of thermal technology, also known as heat-sensitive technology. These mugs are created in a way that allows the design or image on the mug to change when hot liquid is poured into it. This creates a surprising and unique effect, making the mug more interesting and interactive. The process of making a magic mug custom involves several steps. First, a plain mug is selected as a canvas for the design. Various colors and sizes of mugs can be chosen to suit individual preferences.
Conversations about the handful of tragic deaths that occurred with the cast are also expected to be delved into, as well as controversies about the actors, including Mark Salling, who played Puck.
Another topic expected to be covered in the docuseries is the tragic death of Naya Rivera, who played Santana Lopez, as she sadly died in 2020 on a boating trip and was survived by her four-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey. Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams, likened the documentary to trash, and in December told a publication that he and his castmates had nothing to do with it.
Various colors and sizes of mugs can be chosen to suit individual preferences. Once the mug is chosen, a design or image is printed on a special paper using a dye-sublimation printing technique. The design or image can be personalized according to the customer's wishes.
Five bombshells revealed in The Price of Glee documentary
In 2008, when Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuck and Ian Brennan pitched and eventually created a teen drama centred around show tunes, they couldn't have forseen the cultural precipice they teetered over.
Glee premiered in 2009 to an audience of young adults and teens who would not only develop a love for Patti Lupone and Barbara Streisand, but propel the cast into global fame.
Along with this fame came a string of controversies, drama, in-fighting and deaths. It is this double-edged phenomenon and fan fascination that has kept Glee at the forefront of pop culture to this day – and a new documentary, The Price of Glee, is only furthering that.
The documentary, which cast and crew have distanced themselves from, aired in the US last night, with a number of reveals revolving around cast feuds and the sad deaths of cast members Cory Monteith, Mark Salling and Naya Rivera. Read on for the five biggest bombshells.
The cast of Glee was propelled into global fame. (Domain Supplied)
Cast were 'forced' to resume filming after Monteith's death
It has long been reported the decision to resume filming mere weeks after the death of Monteith in 2013 was made by fellow cast lead, and Monteith's fiancé, Lea Michele.
"Ultimately, the person who made the decision was Lea, who felt that the best thing for the cast and crew was to be together and to get back to work and be together every day and talk about our memories of him," Ryan Murphy told People at the time.
"So we decided to do that with Lea's blessing and we're going to go back to work and have grief counsellors on the set for two weeks because people are really hurting."
However, according to the documentary, not everyone thought this was a good idea.
Lea Michele appeared on The Ellen Show not long after the death of castmate and fiancé, Cory Monteith. (YouTube)
"It was only a couple of weeks. All of the actors just had to pull themselves together and get back to work," Naya Rivera's stand-in Jodie Tanaka said.
"Everyone was just kind of forced to."
"It probably would've been better to just, you know, end the show. But there's no possible way they were going to do that. The show was like a giant, massive money machine," said Stephen Kramer Glickman.
Years later, Murphy himself also admitted that this may have been an error in judgement: "Now, if this had happened, I would be like, 'That's the end'. Because you can't really recover from something like that."
Cory Monteith was 'troubled'
Whilst none of the Glee cast members appear in this documentary, several people in proximity to them do, including Monteith's ex-roommate Justin Neill.
Neil said the actor, who played Finn Hudson, once revealed he thought his drug and alcohol use would lead to an untimely death.
"I remember him telling me once, 'I thought I was gonna die young'. Like 18 or something like that," Neill recalled.
Monteith was 31 when he was discovered dead in a hotel room in Vancouver after an accidental overdose in 2013.
Monteith played Finn Hudson, the quarterback with an affinity for performing. (YouTube)
Neill also alleges Monteith had a stalker who was so persistent he was forced to move.
"I was super emotional. We were like family," Neill said in the documentary.
In fact, the stalking and fan bombardment of the cast got so intense, one crew member claims they were forced to build tunnels between their trailers and filming locations for the young stars so they could travel safely from place to place.
Naya Rivera's dad called her moments before her death
Rivera's father also appeared in the documentary and revealed he spoke to the actress moments before she drowned at Lake Piru, California in 2020.
"I get a sinking feeling 'cause we've been boating forever. I was FaceTiming with her trying to talk her through the pitfalls of trying to anchor your boat," George said.
"First of all, I said, 'Naya, you're on a pontoon boat, that's not a boat … why are you on a pontoon boat?' I said, 'Do not jump off that effin' boat. If you've got an anchor, you can anchor it, but do you know how to anchor it?'
"We went through a couple iterations like that, and then the FaceTime call hung up and that was the last time I talked to her."
Rivera, who played Santana Lopez, was reported missing when she failed to return her boat at Lake Piru. When authorities found the boat on the water, the only person on board was her son, Josey. It was revealed that in her final moments, Rivera mustered the energy to save her son but was not able to save herself.
Naya Rivera's father spoke to the actress just moments before her untimely death, according to the documentary. (Fox)
The ' Glee curse' affected the crew as well as the cast
While these deaths were highly publicised, The Price of Glee reveals a number of crew also died behind-the-scenes.
These include assistant director Jim Fuller, who died of a heart attack; production assistant Nancy Motes, who died by suicide; and Matthew Morrison's stand-in Mark Watson, who apparently died in a car fire.
Mark Salling, who portrayed Noah Puckerman, died by suicide in 2018 after being convicted for possession of child pornography.
An on-set rigging gaffer J.A. Byerly sensationally concluded he partly blames Glee for the suicide of his brother, who worked on the show's sets.
He alleges his brother was run down by the pressure to keep up with the set piece demands of Glee' s musical numbers, which became increasingly over-the-top in the later seasons to keep the show's declining viewership invested.
The cast competed for followers
Hair department head and Monteith's friend Dugg Kirkpatrick alleges the young stars were in competition with each other over who had the most social media followers.
"I would often see the actors gathered, talking about how many people they'd acquired as followers," Kirkpatrick recalled.
"And there was a competition. In the beginning, when they had to tweet every day, it was Lea that really had the numbers."
While The Price of Glee unloaded a number of bombshells and revelations, members of the cast have been less than impressed with the production.
Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams, likened the documentary to trash, and in December told a publication that he and his castmates had "nothing to do with it."
Similarly, Chord Overstreet, who played Sam Evans, called it "bulls--t" during an appearance on Elvis Duran's radio show.
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It has long been reported the decision to resume filming mere weeks after the death of Monteith in 2013 was made by fellow cast lead, and Monteith's fiancé, Lea Michele.
It can be a photograph, a logo, a quote, or any other desired image. The design must be in a certain format and size to ensure a high-quality printing result. After the design is printed on the special paper, it is carefully applied to the mug using heat and pressure. The mug is then placed in a heat press machine, which activates the thermal technology by applying heat and pressure onto the paper. This causes the image to be transferred onto the mug, resulting in a permanent and durable design. Once the mug is cooled down and the design is fully transferred, it is ready to be used. When cold or at room temperature, the design is usually hidden or appears faded. However, when hot liquid, such as coffee or tea, is poured into the mug, a magical transformation occurs. The design becomes vibrant and visible, creating a delightful surprise for the user and those around them. The magic mug custom has gained popularity as a personalized gift or promotional item. It allows individuals and businesses to add a touch of uniqueness and creativity to their mugs. Whether it is used for personal purposes or as a marketing tool, the magic mug custom never fails to catch people's attention and bring joy to their daily lives. It is an innovative and fun way to enjoy a hot beverage while showcasing one's personality or brand..
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