‘Big Little Lies’ Ladies Support Zo? Kravitz at ‘Blink Twice,’ ‘It Ends With Us’ Arrives in NYC and This Week’s Best Events
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Blink Twice, It Ends With Us, The Umbrella Academy and Borderlands.
The Umbrella Academy premiere
Stars Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Casta?eda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher and Justin H. Min walked the carpet at the fourth and final season premiere of their Netflix series on Monday in Los Angeles.
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It Ends With Us premiere
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate and Hasan Minhaj debuted their big-screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s hit novel in New York City on Tuesday, with support from Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Borderlands fan event
The star-studded cast of the video game adaptation, including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis and Jack Black, attended a Los Angeles fan event for the film on Tuesday.
Blink Twice premiere
Zo? Kravitz premiered her directorial debut (which she also co-wrote) in Los Angeles on Thursday, alongside stars Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Geena Davis and Alia Shawkat.
Keys opening night
The h.wood Group’s new music and nightlife concept Keys celebrated its opening night on Aug. 1, presented by Bratz, with stars including Michael B. Jordan, David Dobrik, Alex Pall of The Chainsmokers, FaZe Banks, Jordan Clarkson, Leon Bridges, Wiz Khalifa and Trae Young.
ChainFEST New York launch event
Viral pop-up Chain, from the minds of B.J. Novak and chef Tim Hollingsworth, hosted a special preview luncheon at hotspot Per Se on Aug. 2 that featured a first look at menu items that will be available at ChainFEST NYC on Sept. 21.
Rebel Moon – The Director’s Cut screening
Netflix hosted a fan screening in Los Angeles on Saturday to celebrate the recent release of Rebel Moon – The Director’s Cut, where Zack and Deborah Snyder were joined by producer Wesley Coller and writers Kurt Johnstad and Shay Hatten.
YSE Beauty x Molly Sims event
Molly Sims and her skincare brand YSE Beauty hosted an evening of cocktails and conversation in the Hamptons on Saturday focusing on wellness, with guests including Gabby Bernstein, Sarah Wragge, Melanie Tally, Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips.
Cinespia Bridesmaids screening
Cinespia hosted a screening of Bridesmaids at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday with guests including Zoey Deutch, Jimmy Tatro, Hannah Einbinder, Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim and Emma Kenney.
Robert Townsend tribute
The Director’s Guild of America’s African American Steering Committee paid tribute to director, writer, actor, producer and comedian Robert Townsend on Saturday, featuring remarks from Gina Prince-Bythewood, Christopher Storer, Ruth E. Carter, Damon Wayans and Cord Jefferson.
Skincare special screening
IFC Films celebrated its upcoming release Skincare in Los Angeles on Monday, with stars Luis Gerardo Méndez, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and producer Logan Lerman.
Industry premiere
HBO debuted the third season of its financial drama in New York on Monday, with stars Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Sagar Radia and newcomer Kit Harington.
Ripley Emmys event
The Ripley team celebrated their 13 Emmy nominations with an event at the Aero Theater on Monday.
One Fast Move special screening
Prime Video hosted a Los Angeles special screening for new film One Fast Move on Tuesday.
Daughters screening
Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Natasha Lyonne and Ronan Farrow were among the stars who came out in New York on Wednesday to support Netflix documentary film Daughters, directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton with Jessica Seinfeld among the executive producers.
Shiseido Blue Project beach clean-up
SHISEIDO Blue Project held its annual beach clean-up in partnership with World Surf League’s One Ocean initiative and WILDCOAST on Wednesday in Huntington Beach, with support from Nina Dobrev.
Rideback RISE for Comedy III
Dan Lin’s Rideback RISE non-profit held its third annual night of comedy on Thursday, raising funds for its fellowships for mid-career film and television creators of color. The evening raised more than $250,000 and was hosted by Jo Koy, with performances by Koy, Gabriel “FLUFFY” Iglesias, Jimmy O. Yang, LouLou Gonzalez, Ken Flores, Biniam Bizuneh and Becky Robinson.
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist screening
Peacock’s limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist held a star-studded panel and closing night party at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival on Friday, with Will Packer, showrunner Shaye Ogbonna and cast members Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Chloe Bailey.
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