This week saw a flurry of premieres, parties, and openings in Los Angeles and New York, showcasing a diverse range of entertainment events. Notable highlights included the debut of Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy special in NYC, which featured director Josh Safdie. The NY premiere of The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs, was followed by a lavish afterparty hosted by Lionsgate, TikTok, and SSENSE.
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the stars of the hit Hulu comedy Only Murders in the Building, including Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Meryl Streep, gathered for the season four premiere at the Paramount lot. The L.A. premiere of 1992 was a star-studded affair with EP Snoop Dogg and actors Tyrese Gibson and Scott Eastwood in attendance, along with Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez from the Fast & Furious franchise.
Other notable events included the L.A. premiere of a new Netflix film featuring Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo'Nique, and Demi Singleton, as well as the annual Slumber Party hosted by Cinespia in Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Sag Harbor Cinema honored Naomi Watts with the Voyager Award, while Lionsgate threw themed parties in both New York and Los Angeles in support of The Crow.
In New York, Tribeca hosted premieres for Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys and Strange Darling, while Dennis Quaid and his co-stars attended the L.A. premiere of their new film. Netflix hosted a house party-style event for the high school comedy Incoming, and Zoë Kravitz promoted her directorial debut with a screening in NYC.
Industry events included a book signing by casting director Joel Thurm, a screening of the season two premiere of Reasonable Doubt, and a special screening in L.A. attended by Uzo Aduba, Sanaa Lathan, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. The Boys star Jack Quaid joined Erin Moriarty for a thriller film screening, and Donna Karan hosted a screening of His Three Daughters in the Hamptons.
Charitable events included a fundraiser hosted by This Is About Humanity, a tag sale for charity hosted by Kathy Hilton, and a private screening of The Memo by UTA. The week concluded with celebrations for the U.S. Open extension with ESPN, NBC's Toby Keith event special in Nashville, and Peacock's Fight Night in Atlanta.
