Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Vanderpump Rules, Law & Order: SVU and Succession.
Law & Order: SVU 25th anniversary celebration
The Law & Order SVU crew celebrated the show’s 25th anniversary with a special event in New York on Tuesday.
Ice-T, Mariska Hargitay, Peter Scanavino and Octavio Pisano
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Christopher Meloni
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Succession FYC event
Following their big drama series win at the 2023 Emmys, the Succession cast reunited for a FYC event on the Paramount lot on Tuesday.
Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfayden, J. Smith-Cameron, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Mark Mylod, Jesse Armstrong and moderator Seth Meyers
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Vanderpump Rules premiere
Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, Ally Lewber and Brock Davies walked the carpet on Wednesday at the season 11 premiere of Vanderpump Rules, where Maloney and Lewber also celebrated their birthdays.
Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval
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Ally Lewber and Katie Maloney
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The Zone of Interest special screening
Jennifer Lawrence hosted a special screening of The Zone of Interest with writer-director Jonathan Glazer, producer Jim Wilson, production designer Chris Oddy and sound designer Johnnie Burn on Jan. 12 in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Lawrence and Jonathan Glazer
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TCM 30th anniversary event
Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Paul Thomas Anderson, along with Warner Bros.’ Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, hosted a 30th anniversary celebration event for Turner Classic Movies on Jan. 12.
TCM chief programmer Charles Tabesh, Paul Thomas Anderson, Pam Abdy, Mike De Luca, David Zaslav, Steven Spielberg and TCM Hosts Jacqueline Stewart, Ben Mankiewicz, Alicia Malone, Eddie Muller and Dave Karger
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Ryan Gosling SBFF tribute
Ryan Gosling was honored with the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film by the Santa Barbara Film Festival on Saturday, with Greta Gerwig and Steve Carell on hand to present.
Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell
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The Players Ball hosted by The Black Keys and Playboy
The Black Keys partnered with Playboy to host The Players Ball on Saturday at Bar Marmont, with guests including Jason Sudeikis, Florence Pugh, Chris Rock, Zach Braff, Tobey McGuire, Beck, Chase Crawford, Stephen Dorff, Jason Momoa, Shailene Woodley, Sophia Bush and Miles Teller.
The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney
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La Playa Hotel reopening
To celebrate the unveiling of La Playa Hotel’s restoration, Marc & Rose Hospitality joined forces with IAMA Theatre Company to transform the Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel into a living theater, curating a brand new immersive theater experience. Guests included Patrick J. Adams, Guillermo Díaz, Katie Lowes, Lewis Pullman and Adam Shapiro.
Guillermo Díaz, Katie Lowes and Patrick J. Adams
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American Fiction screening
Barbara Broccoli and Daniel Craig hosted a screening of the film, followed by a Q&A with Jeffrey Wright, on Tuesday in NYC.
Barbara Broccoli, Jeffery Wright and Daniel Craig
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Warby Parker x The Black List dinner
Warby Parker hosted a dinner in L.A. on Tuesday to celebrate the brand’s partnership with The Black List. In 2022, the partners created the Writer’s Vision Grant, awarding $20,000 each to three aspiring writers in film, television and theater.
Franklin Leonard, Megan Halpern, Fred Soligan, Jade Daugherty, Arun Lukra, AP Hello and Tanisha Pina
Warby Parker + Bettina Boga
The Woman in the Wall premiere
Showtime hosted the premiere of its new thriller series on Wednesday in New York.
Daryl McCormack, Ruth Wilson, Joe Murtagh and Simon Maxwell
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John Williams Music Building dedication
On Thursday, Tony Vinciquerra and Tom Rothman dedicated the newly renamed John Williams Music Building on Sony’s historic Culver City lot in honor of the legendary composer, with support from Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams.
Tony Vinciquerra (chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment), J.J. Abrams, John Williams, Steven Spielberg and Tom Rothman (chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group)
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Russo Brothers’ Italian American Filmmaker Forum
AGBO and the Russo Brothers presented Louis D’Esposito with the inaugural award at the Russo Brothers’ Italian American Filmmaker Forum event on Thursday, celebrating the Marvel exec’s contributions to Italian American heritage and the entertainment industry.
Anthony Russo, Dave Bautista, Louis D’Esposito, Jon Favreau, Donald Mustard and Joe Russo
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