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Friday, September 26, 2025

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Birthdays: Melissa Sue Anderson [1962], Jim Caviezel [1968], Linda Hamilton [1956], Mary Beth Hurt [1946], Kent McCord [1942], Cesar Rosas [Los Lobos] [1955], Serena Williams [1981]. [Jack La Lanne, 1914; Olivia Newton-John, 1947.] ["Gilligan’s Island" debuts, 1964.]

Incipit Film and La Monte Productions present AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT, a documentary by Maxim Derevianko. Screening September 26-October 2 at Laemmle's Monica Film Center. Filmmaker Q&As on Opening Weekend (September 26, 27, 28). Interviews are now available with director Maxim Derevianko and producer Christine La Monte. SELECT Interviews with subject Ai Weiwei and executive producer Julian Lennon. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

9:00 a.m. - The Alliance of Women Directors' inaugural Back to Set symposium is a two-day directors' intensive open to all genders and will bring together top talent from television, film, and streaming for panels, workshops, masterclasses, and networking experiences designed to sharpen production skills, build confidence, and prepare directors for on-set success. WHO: Keynote speakers Betsy Beers (Grey’s Anatomy, Bridgerton, Scandal), Victoria Mahoney (The Old Guard 2, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds, AXIS); Icon Members Rachel Feldman (Lilly, Criminal Minds), Lisa France (Queen Sugar, The Great Holiday Bake War), Morenike Joela Evans (Legacies, Quantum Leap), Jen McGowan (Star Trek: Discovery, Rust Creek), Alexis Ostrander (The Consultant, Interview with a Vampire), Rosemary Rodriguez (Your Honor, The Walking Dead), and Kristin Windell (Arrow, The Hunting Party); Tessa Blake (American Horror Story, Matlock); and many others. South Park Center, 1149 S. Hill Street, Downtown Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

10:00 a.m. - Beatport Connect LA is a one-day conference for emerging artists, record labels, and music industry professionals, designed to inspire connection within the electronic music industry. Program participants include artists Sofi Tukker, Dillon Francis, execs and producers from Virgin Music, Twitch, Notion Magazine, Interscope Capitol Records Group, and many others. W Hotel Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Boulevard (across the street from the Pantages Theater). Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555 

10:00 a.m. – Music festival: SSBD, Same Same But Different, through 9/28. The ultimate blend of music, art, community, and conscious living, located just an hour from LA & San Diego, set against the stunning backdrop of Southern California. Headliners throughout the weekend include Dr. Fresch, Opiuo, LSZEE [LSDream & Clozee], Zeds Dead, Clozee, and many others. Lake Perris State Park, CA. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

11:00 a.m. – 2025 Inspiration Awards Los Angeles by Step Up, honoring Mandy Moore, Jamie Chung, Storm Reid, and others. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. at Skirball Center Drive, Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

1:00 p.m. – L.A. Comic Con, through 9/28. LA's ultimate destination for comics, gaming, cosplay, anime & pop culture! Celebrities expected: Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany [MCU]; Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio [Daredevil: Born Again]; Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter [The Defenders], David Tennant, Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman [Doctor Who], Bryce Dallas Howard, Matthew Lillard, and many others. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

2:00 p.m. – Music festival; One Love Fest presents Desert Campout, with DELA MOON, Fantuzzi, Bandar & Nischala, and more. Located on a beautiful organic date farm in Desert Hot Springs, CA, with many mineral tubs and pools, glamping, fancy healthy food and much more. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:00 p.m. - American Cinematheque presents the west coast premiere of IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, sponsored by NEON. Q&A with filmmaker Mary Bronstein and actors Conan O’Brien, Rose Byrne and Danielle Macdonald. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:30 p.m. – 50th Anniversary of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. In person: Tim Curry, executive producer Lou Adler. Join us for a full-blown audience participation and shadow cast experience with Sins O’ The Flesh for this one-night-only 50th anniversary program. Prop kits will be sold... in the lobby before the program. David Geffen Theater, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. at Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:30 p.m. – In concert: Laufey, tonight and tomorrow. Crypto.com Arena, L.A. LIVE, 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown Los Angeles. Contact: [L.A. LIVE] Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. – In concert: Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga is bringing her acclaimed STAGE, SCREEN & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN tour to Segerstrom Center for one night only! Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Contact: [tour] Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

9:00 p.m. - Hollywood Icon CYBILL SHEPHERD, brings an intimate evening of "Music, Conversation and Stories." The Sun Rose, 8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Birthdays: Anna Camp [1982], Shaun Cassidy [1958], Misha Dichter [1945], Avril Lavigne [1984], Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.) [1982], Gwyneth Paltrow [1972], Peter Sellars [1957]. [Wilford Brimley, 1934; Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday), 1947.]

10:00 a.m. - The Watts Towers Arts Center Campus will celebrate its FREE annual celebrated multicultural two-day entertainment extravaganza featuring jazz, drum-based music, poetry and dance from around the world. Today: 43rd Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival. Drum-based music, poetry and dance from around the world! Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, 1727 E. 107th Street, Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

12:00 noon – Music festival; OC REWIND with Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins), Bow Wow Wow with original frontwoman Annabella Lwin, Men Without Hats, Naked Eyes, Jay Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel, Animotion, and more. Plus Surf City VWs Car Show, interactive games and more. Huntington Beach Sports Complex, 18100 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach. To request interviews, additional information, please contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

12:00 noon – Product launch; HIT Living Foundation, LA’s beloved nonprofit dog rescue, teams up with Unbound Brews to debut their new Pawfee Organic Blend Coffee with a dog-friendly launch party featuring a pet marketplace with pup cups and stylish dog accessories from MODERNBEAST, limited-edition merch and grooming products from Cleo&Hooman, live violin music by Finneas Moore, plant-based pastries, and adoptable dogs. Unbound Brews, 4053 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3:00 p.m. - American Cinematheque/Beyond Fest presents BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA [1986] in 70mm. Q&A with filmmaker John Carpenter and cinematographer Dean Cundey. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

4:30 p.m. - Project Angel Food's 2025 Angel Awards, honoring Jennifer Tilly & Cedars-Sinai. WHO: Honoree Jennifer Tilly; Guest of Honor & Headliner Belinda Carlisle; Host Caroline Rhea; Presenters Kathy Hilton, Steven Weber, Amy Yasbeck, Cameron Mathison, Cheryl Tiegs, and Marc Malkin; L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, and more. Peter Slavin, M.D., president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System, will accept on behalf of Cedars-Sinai. 4:30 media check in; 5:30 red carpet arrivals; 7:00 dinner; 8:00 program. Paramount Pictures Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

6:00 p.m. - The Inaugural Vertical Awards ceremony, hosted by two-time Emmy winner Vincent De Paul and Dan Payne (Disney Descendents, Hallmark Star, Stargate, Virgin River), will celebrate outstanding achievements in Vertical series. Confirmed Celebrity Attendees: Lindsay Shaw (Pretty Little Liars, Neds Declassified), Ellisa Kapneck (Emmy Nominee, General Hospital), Larry Namer (Media Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of E! Entertainment Television), Kasey Esser (Actor, Fated to My Forbidden Alpha),Alexandria Watts (Vertical Actor, Presenter),  Ali Hamlton (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Alexa Reddy (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Brady Michael Wolfgram (Actor, Presenter), Leland Mergillano (Actor, Presenter), Cayman Cardiff (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Eric Guilmette (You Belong to Me), Erin Orcutt (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Jeff Violette (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Jessica Jacoby (Vertical Actor, Presenter), John Henry Richardson (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Lawson Greyson (Actress, Stuck), Neil Wa (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Robert Keefe (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Riley Davis (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Ryan Larson (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Ryan Vincent (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Shanna Sinow (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Steven Morana (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Vanessa von Schwarz (Vertical Actor, Presenter), Olivia Ku (Vertical Intimacy Coordinator, Presenter), Allison Bibicoff (Vertical Intimacy Coordinator), Hollie Wolfgram (VertiCon Creator and President, Presenter), Donelle Philbrick (VertiCon Executive, Presenter), and more. 6:00 media check in; 6:30 red carpet; 8:00 awards ceremony. Culver City Hilton, 6161 W. Centinela Avenue, Culver City. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

6:30 p.m. - 16th Annual Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival, the world’s longest running Iranian short film festival celebrating Iranian culture and heritage through the cinematic arts. Awards tonight at Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts (The Wallis), 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

6:30 p.m. - FreeRent LA's "Wings of Gratitude: A Night FreeRent LA Takes Flight" Gala. Looking forward to hearing back from you— it would be an honor to have your VIP Talent support in uplifting Los Angeles families. There will be a step and repeat/arrivals carpet to note. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:30 p.m. – In concert: Jonas Brothers: JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown. Honda Center of Anaheim, 2695 E. Katella Blvd., Anaheim. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:30 p.m. – In concert: The Long Beach Symphony opens their Classical Series. New composer Sydney Guillaume will be in the house as we present LAVIL OKAP, infused with irresistible African-inspired rhythms. Internationally acclaimed pianist Fei-Fei takes center stage in Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, a showcase of elegance, lyricism, and dazzling virtuosity. Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. – In concert: Renée Elise Goldsberry; the Hamilton and Girls5eva star makes her Ford debut. Ford Theatres, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, just north of the Hollywood Bowl. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. – In concert: Kiesza, "Dancing and Crying Tour." El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. – Comedy: Jerry Seinfeld. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:30 p.m. – Benefit concert: Wildlife Survivors Gig 3, to benefit musicians who lost their instruments and livelihood in the Altadena fire. Alan Wasserman Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Brie Capone and a band of true survivors. Pinocchio's Pizza, 1449 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Birthdays: Brigitte Bardot [1934], Hilary Duff [1987], Janeane Garofalo [1964], John Sayles [1950], Naomi Watts [1968], Moon Zappa [1967]. [William Windom, 1923.]

Burbank International Film Festival, Awars Gala honoring Quentin Tarantino with BIFF's Vanguard Award. A career-retrospective conversation with Tarantino, moderated by The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg. A proclamation declaring "Quentin Tarantino Day" in El Segundo. A bilingual or local city toast by the mayors of Burbank and El Segundo. Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

10:00 a.m. - The Watts Towers Arts Center Campus will celebrate its FREE annual celebrated multicultural two-day entertainment extravaganza featuring jazz, drum-based music, poetry and dance from around the world. Today: 48th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival. Featuring a lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians for an unforgettable day of jazz including JMP Allstars featuring Patrice Rushen, Munyungo Jackson and other Master Artists, "Alaadun" (Yoruba ground blessing uniting all cultures based on common themes and principles); "Herman Jackson Sunday Morning Jazz" (Jazz, Soul and Gospel classics); and many more. Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, 1727 E. 107th Street, Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3:00 p.m. - American Cinematheque / Cinematic Void present 40th anniversary screening of HOUSE. Q&A with actor William Katt. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

6:30 p.m. - American Cinematheque / Beyond Fest 2025 present the west coast premiere of NIGHT PATROL. Q&A with filmmaker Ryan Prows and actors RJ Cyler and YG. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:30 p.m. – In concert: John Legend. The EGOT winner returns following the release of GET LIFTED (20th Anniversary Edition), a celebration of the album that won him his first 3 of 13 Grammys. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. - American Cinematheque / Beyond Fest 2025 present GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE [2026]. Q&A with filmmaker Gore Verbinski. A "Man From the Future" arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Birthdays: Andrew "Dice" Clay [1957], Bryant Gumbel [1948], Halsey (Ashley Nicolette Frangipane) [1994], Zachary Levi [1980], Ian McShane [1942], Chrissy Metz [1970], Jean-Luc Ponty [1942], Jill Whelan [1966]. [Gene Autry, 1907; Michelangelo Antonioni, 1912, Stanley Kramer, 1913, Anita Ekberg, 1931; Jerry Lee Lewis, 1935; Larry Linville, 1939; Madeline Kahn, 1942.]

6:00 p.m. – Film premiere; ROOFMAN [Paramount]. Celebrities expected: from the film, Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, and others. Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:00 p.m. - American Cinematheque / Beyond Fest 2025 present the west coast premiere of SHELBY OAKS. Q&A with filmmaker Chris Stuckmann. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:00 p.m. - American Cinematheque / Beyond Fest 2025 present the U.S. premiere of THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE in 70mm. Q&A with filmmaker and screenwriter Mona Fastvold. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. – In concert: Paul McCartney: Got Back Tour. Experience this show's unmatched catalogue including The Beatles, Wings and McCartney solo. Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. – In concert: RY X with Orchestra. Grammy-nominated artist and producer RY X is constantly in pursuit of connection: to nature, to spirit, to the human experience. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. – L!VE TALKS L.A. series of on-stage conversations featuring writers, actors, musicians, humorists, artists, chefs, scientists and thought leaders in business. Tonight: An Evening with Jason Blum, discussing his book, HORROR’S NEW WAVE: 15 YEARS OF BLUMHOUSE. Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre, New Roads School, Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica. Contact: [press] Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Birthdays: Deborah Allen [1953], Crystal Bernard [1961], Len Cariou [1939], Lacey Chabert [1982], Kieran Culkin [1982], Angie Dickinson [1931], Fran Drescher [1957], Christopher Jackson [1975], Johnny Mathis [1935], Marilyn McCoo [1943], Ezra Miller [1992], Eric Stoltz [1961], Victoria Tennant [1953], T-Pain (Faheem Rashad Najm) [1985], Barry Williams [1954]. [James Dean dies in car crash, 1955.]

9:00 a.m. – TheGrill, a full day of industry leaders, headlined by Hollywood Legends Jerry Bruckheimer & Irving Azoff. Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact: [media] Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

5:30 p.m. - The Los Angeles World Affairs Council (LAWAC) proudly presents its inaugural World Prize Gala, an exclusive evening bringing together over 300 government dignitaries, prominent business leaders, and thought influencers to celebrate individuals whose extraordinary contributions have advanced global understanding, cooperation, and progress. This event embodies LAWAC's core values of leadership, innovation, and meaningful dialogue in international affairs. Guests are in for a very special night, hosted by comedian, writer, producer, actor and political commentator, Larry Wilmore. Taglyan Center, 1201 N. Vine Street, Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

6:30 p.m. – Book signing; Walter Mosley discusses and signs GRAY DAWN: AN EASY RAWLINS MYSTERY. Diesel, A Bookstore, Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th Street, Suite 33, Santa Monica. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:00 p.m. - American Cinematheque / Beyond Fest 2025 present the U.S. premiere of DUST BUNNIES. Q&A with filmmaker Bryan Fuller. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:00 p.m. - American Cinematheque / Beyond Fest 2025 present the U.S. premiere of I LIVE HERE NOW. Q&A with filmmaker Julie Pacino. Los Feliz 3, 1822 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Feliz. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. - Largo Presents: TRANS-IT GIRLS, A Benefit for Trans Lifeline. Special Guests: Margaret Cho, Mae Martin, DJ Marcus, Chelsea Peretti, Vinny Thomas, Roz Hernandez, Naomi Ekperigin. Largo at the Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

YOM KIPPUR, JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAY, STARTS AT SUNSET

Birthdays: Julie Andrews [1935], Rod Carew [1945], Stephen Collins [1947], Sarah Drew [1980], Zach Galifianakis [1969], Howard Hewett (Shalamar) [1955], Harry Hill [1964], Brie Larson [1989], Mark MacGwire [1963], Mary McFadden [1938], Esai Morales [1962], Randy Quaid [1950], Jurnee Smollett-Bell [1986]. [James Whitmore, 1921; Jimmy Carter, 1924; Tom Bosley, 1927; Richard Harris, 1933; Stella Stevens, 1936.] [Disney World opens, 1971].

7:00 p.m. – In concert: The Who, The Song is Over – The Final Public Show on the North American Farewell Tour! Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:00 p.m. – American Cinematheque presents the west coast premiere of NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE [Neon]. Q&A with filmmaker and actors Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrolMatt and Jay, two perpetually unemployed musicians, hatch an elaborate plan to book a gig at Toronto's legendary Rivoli club. When their scheme goes awry, they find themselves transported back to 2008, stranded in the past with no clear way home. As they scramble to set things right, their journey becomes a time-bending odyssey filled with absurd stunts, unexpected encounters, and a relentless pursuit of their dreams. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. - Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills service for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish New Year, will include: rescued hostage Andrei Kozlov held for 247 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza; U.S. Government Antisemitism Task Force Chief Civil Rights Lawyer Leo Terrell; American-Israeli Philantrophist Moti Kahana who will give a first hand account of war-torn Gaza and bringing aid to those in need; Houthi Yemeni Swedish Journalist, Columnist and Influencer Luai Ahmed who will speak out about antisemitism in Islam and Producer, Writer and Editor of the film, October 8, Nimrod Erez who will speak about the emergence of antisemitism on college campuses, in social media and on the streets since October 7, 2024 when Hamas attached Israel. Yom Kippur Service Participants will include temple members: Mary Hart, Dr. Judea Pearl, Stephen Macht, Daphna Edwards Ziman, Bernard Hiller, Howard Fine and singer Golda Zahra. Service resumes tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

Birthdays: Clive Barker [1952], Avery Brooks [1949], Lorraine Bracco [1955], Donna Karan [1948], Don McLean [1945], Rex Reed [1938], Kelly Ripa [1970], Sting (Gordon Sumner) [1951], Tiffany (Tiffany Renee Darwish) [1971]. [Groucho Marx, 1898.] [HOLLYWOOD NEWS CALENDAR begins publication, 1987.]

5:30 p.m. – Film premiere; SHOOT FROM THE HIP: RISE OF THE PHANTOM. Celebrities expected from the film: award winning filmmaker/actor Jimmy Drain (Realm of Shadows), Vernon Wells (The Road Warrior), Dawna Lee Heising (The Job), Bob Bagnall (Realm Of Shadows), Natasha Coppola-Shalom (Shoot from the Hip), Eric Cartwright (The Dead Rose), producer Joseph Williamson (House On Haunted Hill), Emmy nominated, Make Up artist/actress Joycelyne Lew (Fatal Beauty). Other celebrities expected: Kathy Garver (The Ten Commandments), Hank Garrett (Three Days of the Condor), Susan Lanier (Wes Craven’s The Hills Have Eyes), Dustin Ferguson (Spider Baby), Mimi Gibson (One Hundred and One Dalmatians), Jed Mills (Casino), Yan Birch (Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs), Suzanne Von Schaack (Tootsie), Filmmaker David Baughn (Graduation Day),Vida Ghaffari (The Mindy Project), Maray Ayres (Married... with Children), Elise Muller (Baghead), Jon Mack (Saw VI), Lou Pizarro (Operation Repo), producer Julie Ann Ream (Space Sharks), noted makeup artist Joanne Cervelli (William Smith’s wife), James Darius (Congressional Award Winning Twice Globally Charted Artist ). 5:30 press check in; 6:00 red carpet; 7:30 screening. Laemmle Town Center 5, 17200 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Contact: [media] Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:00 p.m. – In concert: The Chameleons, with special guests, Lunachicks and CSS. Belasco Theater, 1050 S. Hill Street, downtown Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

7:30 p.m. – Solo show opening; I'M NOT A COMEDIAN, I'M LENNY BRUCE, written and performed by Ronnie Marmo, directed by Joe Mantegna, celebrating Lenny Bruce's 100th birthday through 10/13. Theatre 68 Arts Complex, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:00 p.m. – In concert: THE RITE OF SPRING with Dudamel, leading the LA Philharmonic. Rhythm runs wild in Stravinsky's spellbinding ballets and John Adams' "Frenzy."  Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles Music Center, 111 S. Grand Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, Downtown Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:30 p.m. – In concert: Alt-punk/rap rock artist ThxSoMch, in support of album "The Sound Of You Laughing," Regent Theater, 448 S. Main Street, Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

8:30 p.m. – Album release for Matt Von Roderick’s THE PERFECT STORM. The Cutting-Edge Genre-Defying Jazz Trumpeter and Singer’s new album is his first since 2023’s "Celestial Heart”. THE PERFECT STORM is made up of mostly original songs with an exception being a stunning cover of the Flaming Lips' Do You Realize. Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

Birthdays: India.Arie (India Arie Simpson) [1975], Lindsey Buckingham [Fleetwood Mac] [1947], Neve Campbell [1973], Chubby Checker (Ernest Evans) [1941], Lena Headey [1973], Pamela Hensley [1950], Tommy Lee [1962], Clive Owen [1964], Seann William Scott [1976], Ashlee Simpson [1984], Gwen Stefani [1969], Alicia Vikander [1988], Jack Wagner [1959], [Madlyn Rhue, 1934; Stevie Ray Vaughan, 1954.]

*6:00 p.m. – Global Stage Hollywood Film Festival 2025. Opening night film: THE 35-YEAR PROMISE, followed by Q&A with actor Shofukutei Tsurube. TCL Chinese-6 Theatres, Third Floor, Ovation Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. at Highland, Hollywood. Reception follows at Japan House. Fest continues through Sunday. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*7:00 p.m. – Film opening; VIVA VERDI! Filmmaker Q&As in LA October 3-6 with Director Yvonne Russo, Producer Christine La Monte, Composer Nicholas Pike. Laemmle Monica Film Center, 1332 Second Street, Santa Monica. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*8:00 p.m. – In concert: Erykah Badu and Westside Gunn. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*8:00 p.m. – In concert: Ledisi: For Dinah. The Grammy winner celebrates her new album dedicated to The Queen of the Blues, Dinah Washington. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles Music Center, 111 S. Grand Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, Downtown Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

Birthdays: Armand Assante [1949], Melissa Benoist [1988], Rachael Leigh Cook [1979], Clifton Davis [1945], Bill Fagerbakke [1957], Dakota Johnson [1989], Alan Rosenberg [1951], Susan Sarandon [1946], Liev Schreiber [1967], Jon Secada [1961], Alicia Silverstone [1976], Russell Simmons [1957], Mary Ellen Stuart [1961], Christoph Waltz [1956]. [Charlton Heston, 1923; Jackie Collins, 1941; Anne Rice, 1941.] ["The Jazz Singer" 1st sound movie debuts, 1927; Sputnik launched, 1957; Janis Joplin dies, 1970.]

*11:00 a.m. – American Cinematheque and 'Beyond Fest 2025' kick off 'Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro' retrospective: In The Mood For Love: CRIMSON PEAK / NIGHTMARE ALLEY: VISION IN DARKNESS AND LIGHT / THE SHAPE OF WATER. Q&A with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*12:00 noon - Punk In The Park, North America’s premier outdoor punk rock and craft beer festival, by Brew Ha Ha Productions (BHHP). Punk In The Park Los Angeles will feature headlining performances from Bad Religion and Pennywise (Saturday), Descendents and The Interrupters (Sunday), along with Face To Face, Screeching Weasel, The Adicts, Stiff Little Fingers, Street Dogs, Comeback Kid, The Bronx, The Casualties, Michael McColgan & The Bomb Squad, T.S.O.L., Adolescents, Agent Orange, Manic Hispanic, Dead To Me, Teenage Bottlerocket, Guttermouth, Authority Zero, The Bombpops, Dwarves, The Queers, The Briggs, Ignite, Death By Stereo, Niis, Slaughterhouse, The Drowns, Left Alone, Chaser, Crazy & The Brains, Love Canal, DFL, Grito, Toxic Energy, Terror Attack and more. Punk In The Park Los Angeles will take over Berth 46 at the Port Of Los Angeles, 3011 Miner Street, San Pedro. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*2:00 p.m. - Santa Monica Playhouse presents the return of the Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre favorite, ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN, the heartwarming tale of the aptly named "Candy," a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter and sugar, from a delightful array of colorful costume-come-to-life characters who take her on a magical All Hallows' Eve adventure. Playing Saturdays and Sundays through October 26. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth Street between Wilshire and Arizona, Santa Monica. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*3:00 p.m. - La Feria de Los Moles, celebrates its 18th Anniversary of culture and tradition with the best of Mexican gastronomy and succulent varieties of mole. Due to popular demand, there are now two days where you can taste this rich tradition. During the fair, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious moles from Puebla and Oaxaca, as well as experience music, folklore, art, and special guest appearances. Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*3:00 & 7:00 p.m. - Walk Like A Man is a tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons the Broadway hit show, and the movie The Jersey Boys. Featuring hits like: Sherry Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh What A Night and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. This dynamic tribute show captures a real live concert performance from one of America’s living legends and the essence of the Broadway show. El Portal Theater, Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*6:15 p.m. – In concert: Somewhere In The Sky AJR with special guests, Goth Babe, Valley, and Madilyn Mei. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*7:00 p.m. – In concert: Blink-182: Missionary Impossible 2025 Tour. Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs, 75702 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. Contact: [Acrisure Arena] Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*7:30 p.m. - American Cinematheque/Beyond Fest presents STAND BY ME [1986] / MISERY [1990]. Q&A with filmmaker Rob Reiner for Rob Reiner: An American Cinematheque Retrospective.  Aero Theatre sponsored by NEON, 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*8:00 p.m. – In concert: Paul McCartney: Got Back Tour. Experience this show’s unmatched catalogue including The Beatles, Wings and McCartney solo. Allegiant Stadium, 3333 Al Davis Way, Las Vegas. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*8:00 p.m. – Dance; The Martha Graham Dance Company's 100th Season with a special Centennial creation by Bernstein, Rountree, and Boykin, featuring Wild Up. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya), 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*8:00 p.m. – Play opening; MB Artists and Heart Productions present the world premiere of a new romantic comedy, I'LL GIVE YOU MY HEART. Written by Tamara Steren and directed by James Mellon, the cast will feature Jacqueline Emerson, Jeremy S. Walker, Emily Nash, Heather Lee, Jonah Robinson, Jon Root, and Jennifer Cannon. Five years after her fiancé is killed on their wedding day, a traumatized young woman fights to keep her promise to never leave him, while protecting her grief-stricken heart from opening for a familiar stranger. Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third Street, Burbank. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*8:00 p.m. – Largo presents Sherry Vine: The Second To Last Showgirl. Sherry’s newest extravaganza celebrating 35 years of Sherry Vine. This ALL NEW show includes parodies of Chappell, Tina Turner, U2, Broadway, Celine, Queen and more. After her milestone birthday show in 2024, Sherry is pulling out all the stops for 2025. Comedy, drama, hilarious videos, glamorous costumes, showgirl wigs and a few surprises. Do not miss this epic show from one of the leading comedy drag legends! Largo at the Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*8:00 p.m. – In concert: country icon Trace Adkins. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*9:00 p.m. – In concert: BAIA TOCA RAUL - USA TOUR 2025, Celebrating Raul Seixas' 80th Birthday. The father of Brazilian rock 'n' roll takes us on an immersive journey through his career, including his hits. Catch One, 4067 Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

STORY OPPORTUNITIES

ORGANIZATIONS AND MAJOR AWARDS

68th Annual GRAMMY Awards take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Nominations will be announced on November 7, 2025. Minor updates to definitions, eligibility and criteria across multiple fields and awards have been reviewed and revised to be more expansive and inclusive. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. Conan O’Brien returns to host. The Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

FILM & TV STORY OPPORTUNITIES  

*Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American distribution rights to the romantic comedy SAY A LITTLE PRAYER, produced by Migrant Filmworks, Inc. The film, which marks the feature film debut of Grammy Award–winning recording artist Luis Fonsi, will have a wide digital release on major video-on-demand platforms—including Apple TV, Amazon, and Google Play/YouTube Movies, Comcast—beginning Friday, September 26th. Directed by Patrick Perez Vidauri, Say a Little Prayer follows three inseparable friends who, in their search for true love, recite an ancient prayer to St. Anthony—the patron saint of all things lost. Their ritual sets off a series of unpredictable events that test their bonds of friendship and transform their lives in unexpected ways. In addition to his on-screen debut, Fonsi contributes musically with the film’s original title track, Prayer in Your Eyes, co-written with Nashville-based, multi-Grammy-winning songwriter Josh Kear. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*THE ARTIST, starring Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer, Danny Huston, Hank Azaria, Patti LuPone, Katherine McPhee, Clark Gregg, Ever Anderson, and Zachary Quinto; written and directed by Aram Rappaport. In the twilight of the Gilded Age, murder strikes the estate of an eccentric and failing tycoon. As he hosts the era's biggest celebrities including Thomas Edison, Edgar Degas and Evelyn Nesbit, lies, mystery and ambition collide as the truth is shockingly revealed. Part 1 premieres 11/27, Part 2 on 12/25 on The Network. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*CODE 3, the best medical care minimum wage can provide, available wherever you rent or buy movies on September 30. Rainn Wilson (The Office), Lil Rel Howery (Get Out), and Aimee Carrero (Your Friends and Neighbors) lead a dynamic ensemble that includes Rob Riggle (21 Jump Street) and Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), bringing both levity and heart to the chaos.

Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*BOXCUTTER, director Reza Dahya's fresh and entertaining feature film debut, an official SXSW selection, premieres in theaters beginning October 24, 2025. Aspiring rapper Rome has the talent and vision to break out in Toronto's hip-hop scene, but his crippling insecurity is holding him back. When he learns that megastar producer Richie Hill will be making an appearance at a local club, Rome seizes the chance to meet him and get his album into Richie’s hands. However, disaster strikes when Rome's apartment is burglarized and the only copy of his album is stolen. Racing across the city with his friend Jenaya, Rome scrambles to track down his collaborators and his records before the show begins and he misses his one shot. Director Reza Dahya and star Ashton James are available for interview. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

What happens when a VR game unleashes a real ghost? GLITCHED from filmmaker Zoe Quist (Raw Cut, Mining for Ruby), starring Mischa Barton (The O.C.), Abigail O'Regan (Spellbound), Donal Brophy (Sleep No More), Jack McEvoy (Vikings) and Elijah Rowen (Vikings) and John Connors (Crazy Love, Re-Creation with Jim Sheridan). GLITCHED follows a pair of ambitious twins who turn their grandmother’s crumbling castle into a virtual reality playground — only to accidentally open a supernatural portal. Cue one debonair 18th-century ghost, a race against time, and a castle full of unlikely heroes trying not to get stuck in the afterlife. Catch the World premiere of GLITCHED, Friday, October 17th, at La Femme Film Festival 2025, a platform celebrating the boldest voices in women’s filmmaking. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

MUSIC STORY OPPORTUNITIES

*Platinum selling superstars P.O.D. — Sonny Sandoval [vocals], Marcos Curiel [guitar], and Traa Daniels [bass] — are back and with a twist. They are sharing a surprising but incredible cover of a classic. Today, they have shared their rendition of The Beatles' iconic track "Don't Let Me Down." 

Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*SWOLL (members of Paperhaus, Deleted Scenes, The Effects) release new single & video "Do You Know What's Changed?;" New album AVOID ATTACH drops 9/26.

Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

*Guitar Virtuoso Enrique Marquez Paris aka PAARIS announces new instrumental album,

SIC PARVIS MAGNA, meaning 'greatness from small beginnings,' and that's exactly what this journey has been: starting from a place of introspection, and building something bigger than myself, through sound. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

As part of the celebration of Brian Wilson's LIVE AT THE ROXY reissue, several members of his legendary touring band are available for interviews. Each offers unique insight into the making of the album, Brian’s artistry, and the camaraderie that defined this era:

Bob Lizik - basses, has also toured/ recorded with Billy Joel, Mavis Staples, Dennis DeYoung, Barbra Streisand and more

Probyn Gregory - vocals, guitars, French horn, trumpet, tannerin, has also played with the Monkees, Jan and Dean, Al Jardine, and Love

Darian Sahanaja - vocals, keyboards, vibes, co-founder of the Wondermints

Paul Mertens - alto & baritone saxophones, flute, piccolo, has also played with Poi Dog Pondering, Stereolab, Waco Brothers

David Leaf (wrote liner notes for original and new reissue) author of The Beach Boys and the California Myth and SMiLE: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Brian Wilson

Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

MORE STORY OPPORTUNITIES

BOOK: On the heels of the Season 4 premiere of her hit nationally syndicated daytime talk show, SHERRI, award-winning actress, television host, comedian, podcaster, and New York Times Bestselling author Sherri Shepherd has announced her latest venture, authoring her first children’s book THE SUNSHINE QUEENS, releasing October 7, 2025. Inspired by Sherri's own close friendships, THE SUNSHINE QUEENS follows four friends: Chloe, Jade, Zara, and Alejandra as they overcome challenges and learn that friends always show up for one another. Known for spreading joy and positivity through her television show and comedy, Shepherd brings those same messages to girls throughout the book. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

BOOK: POSITIVELY FOURTH AND MERCER: THE INSIDE STORY OF NEW YORK'S ICONIC MUSIC CLUB, THE BOTTOM LINE. Written by co-founder Allan Pepper and award-winning music journalist Billy Altman, and featuring exclusive interviews with scores of both on and offstage participants whose exploits helped create its lasting legacy. This long-awaited book is officially on sale 12/4/25. (Available in paperback or E-book.) Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

FUTURE FESTIVALS

10/3-13 – Hamptons International Film Festival 33. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

12/3-7 - Sun Valley Film Festival, moving from March to December 3rd-7th, 2025, positioning it as a must-stop on the industry awards circuit and kicking off our holiday season a week early. This strategic shift will provide SVFF attendees with highly anticipated films and award nominated talent showcasing their work in Sun Valley, Idaho. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

1/22-2/1 - The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will take place in person January 22–February 1 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. This year both our Headquarters and Artist, Industry, and Press Hub will be located at the Sheraton Park City, 1895 Sidewinder Dr., Park City, Utah. Be sure to stop by to say hello, check out some merch, and more. Looking ahead: The 2027 Sundance Film Festival moves to its new permanent location, Boulder, Colorado.

There are two windows to apply for press accreditation. Since we have limited press credentials, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If applying in the late window, please keep in mind we may not have credentials remaining.

Standard application window: Wednesday, August 20–Thursday, October 23

Late application window: Friday, October 24–Thursday, December 11

Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

HOLIDAYS

Tuesday, 11/11 – Veterans Day

Thursday, 11/27 – Thanksgiving

Sunday, December 14 – Hanukkah, first night

Thursday, December 25 – Christmas

Wednesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve

Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day

TALENT OPPORTUNITIES

10/24 - Walking With Anthony's Stand Up for a Cause Chairity Soiree at the prestigious Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, California, benefitting Spinal Cord Injury Survivors and celebrates 15 years of Walking With Anthony's impact in the spinal cord injury (SCI) community. The evening will highlight inspiring survivor stories and honor outstanding Spinal Cord Injury influencers and advocates working to change the future of spinal cord injury recovery. This year’s honorees include the nationally recognized Hoag Spine Institute, known for its innovative, patient-centered approach to spine care, and Dr. Daniel Amen, world-renown expert on mental health and founder of Amen Clinics. Special guests include lead actors of DARUMA-- Tobias Forrest, a quadriplegic actor, (received the Christopher Reeve Acting Award presented by Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin), and John W. Lawson, a double-hand amputee (honored with the Best Actor award at the Slamdance Film Festival). Among other esteemed guests include DARUMA's director Alexander Yellen and writer-producer Kelli McNeil-Yellen. Proceeds from the soirée will support critical care and resources to survivors around the country often not covered by insurance—recovery costs can exceed $1 million in the first year alone. This fundraiser directly fuels that support. Press or talent inquiries who would like to attend the red carpet, contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

LOS ANGELES INTEREST

*Although this year's Pasadena Doo Dah Parade was cancelled due to financial implications resulting from January’s local wildfires, the beloved Occasional Parade isn’t going quietly. Instead, its colorful community will rally on what was to be the day of the parade, Sunday, November 23rd for The Doo Dah Takeover! - a two-part celebration of music, mayhem, and merriment in Old Town Pasadena. The day begins at Dog Haus Biergarten on Big Bang Theory Way with Doo Dah’s Big Bang! an alley-side cabaret of Doo Dah legends and curious newcomers. Following these festivities, the party continues just around the corner at The Old Towne Pub for the official 21+ After Party. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

FOR FUTURE PLANNING

10/22-26 – AFI FEST, Presented By Canva, at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

11/8 – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, at the Peacock Theater, broadcast on ABC. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

11/11-16 – American Film Market. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

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3/10 – 10:30 a.m. - The annual Suzanne DeLaurentiis Gala, Luncheon, and Gifting Suite This prestigious event is dedicated to honoring the valiant service of veterans and the courageous men and women of the United States Military and celebrates the 96th Oscars. Celebrities guests include Eric Roberts, Frank Stallone, Sally Struthers, Stefanie Powers, Stephanie Kramer. 10:30 Red Carpet & Gifting Suite; 11:30 Luncheon; 12:00 Honoree Award Show. Luxe Sunset Blvd Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3/10 – 2:00 p.m. - Samira’s Network hosts their annual extravagant Celebrity “Luxury Gala” Oscar Viewing, with over 100 celebrities. Performances by Sir Earl Toon (singer/songwriter) - from the KOOL & THE GANG; Septimius The Great (performing his international hit song "I Am Fashion 2.0"), and many others. 2:00 red carpet; 5:00 screening of The Oscars; 6:00 dinner; 9:00 fashion show and entertainment. Universal City Hilton & Towers, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3/10 – 2:00 p.m. - Children Uniting Nations 24th Annual Academy Awards Celebration & Viewing Dinner with Host Mario Lopez & Daphna E. Ziman. Marla Gibbs will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions. Confirmed Talent: Chaka Khan, Niecy Nash, Macy Gray (Performing), Ana Barbar (Latin Music Artist), Sofia Milos (Actress), Carlo Mendez, Percy Miller (Master P.), Cymphonique Miller, Kim Estes (Primetime Emmy Award Winner), Courtney Sixx, Trish Campbell, Marisela (International Music Artist), Demeco Ryans (NFL Head Coach Houston Texans), Parrice Smith (Emmy Award Winning Recording Artist (Performing), Leslie Small, Beverly Todd, Christine Devine, Sean McNabb, Jimmy Cozier (R&B Artist (Performing), Marisela (International Latin Music Artist), several NFL and NBA Players, and many more. The events will benefit Children Uniting Nations and Justice For Women International. 2:00 media check in, must be set up by 2:30; 3:00 red carpet; 5:00 Oscar viewing and dinner; 8:00 fashion show and live performance. Location provided upon confirmation. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3/10 – 2:00 p.m. - Charmaine Blake Star-studded Oscar Viewing Dinner & Gifting Suite to benefit The Faber Ryan Youth Foundation. An Evening of a 100 Stars. Fashion show and Live performances. Performance by Kendra Erica performing her new song with Olivia Newton John’s daughter, Chloe Rose Lattanzi. Celebrities expected: Vincent Irizarry (Emmy Award winner Bold and the Beautiful), Susan Elizabeth Shaw [OPPENHEIMER], Chris Beal [Co-Producer of BEL AIR on the Peacock network], Jay Reeves [ALL AMERICAN on the CW Network], Moriah Brown [Star in the hit TV show POWER on STARZ], Cast members from Vanderpump Rules and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Janice Dickinson, Morgan Riddle [host of Wimbledon Threads) , Greg Daniel [INSECURE on HBO], Naz Perez [producer for E! Live]; Anna Storm [Emmy winner with two songs on Lizzo’s “Watch Out For The Big Grrrls”], Steven Schillaci [producer of the hit show TRAITOR on Peacock], Draper Wynston [Daytime Emmy Nominee for Amazon Prime series WASHED], Christina DeRosa [Lifetime movie of the week DROWNING IN SECRETS]; Keith Robertson, Miguel Nunez, Damon Dash, Pol’ Atteu and Patrik Simpson [Haute Couture Beverly Hills] and many others. 2:00 press check in; 3:00 arrivals. Mr C Hotel Beverly Hills, 1224 Beverwil Drive.  Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3/10 – 3:00 p.m. - 2nd Annual Hollywood Legends Magazine Oscar Viewing Party. This exclusive event promises an evening filled with glamour, excitement, and a celebration of cinematic achievements. Highlights of the event include a black carpet arrival, confirmed by Getty, where guests can capture their moments in the spotlight from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Oscar viewing will commence at 4:00 PM and wrap up by 8:00 PM, allowing attendees to experience the magic of the Oscars in real-time. The location of the event will be disclosed to approved talent. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3/10 - Alta Global Media Oscar Viewing Party. The Aster Club, 1717 Vine Street, Hollywood. Contact: [press and talent] Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3/10 – The 96th Annual Academy Awards will be presented on March 10, 2024. Jimmy Kimmel hosts again, in a new earlier time slot (7-10:30 p.m. ET/4-7:30 p.m. PT) The 96th Oscars will be held at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.  Presenters include: Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer, and Ramy Youssef.  Jon Batiste, Becky G, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, Scott George and the Osage Singers, and Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson will perform this year’s nominated songs.  Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3/10 – The Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official post-Oscars® celebration, which will immediately follow the 96th Oscars ceremony, returns for its 65th year. Wolfgang Puck Catering celebrates its 30th year at the Governors Ball with a menu created by Wolfgang Puck and Eric Klein, and pastry design by Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat. The Governors Ball will take place in the Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top level of Ovation Hollywood immediately following the Oscars broadcast.  Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

Continuing: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announces “Oscars Season at the Academy Museum,” running January 28-March 31, which invites the public to celebrate the 96th Oscars® and immerse themselves in Academy Awards® history through rich and expansive one-of-a-kind Oscar®-centered events and activities. “Oscars Season” will see the Academy Museum campus activated for visitors to experience Oscar-winning film screenings, family workshops, in-gallery tours, Oscars Nominee Programs, exclusive store merchandise, and special pricing for the Oscars Experience and Oscars Night at the Museum–an evening to celebrate this year’s nominees and iconic Oscars moments. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd. at Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

Street Closures: To accommodate the construction of press risers and pre-show stages along the Oscars red carpet, all lanes of Hollywood Boulevard are closed from Orange Drive to Highland Avenue from 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, February 29 until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. MTA will begin re-routing bus traffic and subway trains will bypass the Ovation Hollywood station after the last regularly scheduled train on Saturday, March 9, until the first scheduled train after 6 a.m. on Monday, March 11. Between Sunday, March 3, and Oscar® Sunday, March 10, additional streets and sidewalks will be closed for varying periods. 

96th Academy Award Nominated Films

AMERICAN FICTION [Orion]

AMERICAN SYMPHONY [Netflix]

ANATOMY OF A FALL [Neon]

BARBIE [Warner Bros.] Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

BOBI WINE : THE PEOPLE'S PRESIDENT [National Geographic Documentary Films, Disney+]

THE BOY AND THE HERON [Studio Ghibli, GKIDS] Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

THE COLOR PURPLE [Warner Bros.]

EL CONDE [Netflix] Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

THE CREATOR [Disney]

ELEMENTAL [Disney]

THE ETERNAL MEMORY [MTV Documentary Films]

FLAMIN' HOT [Disney/Searchlight Pictures]

FOUR DAUGHTERS [Kino Lorber]

GODZILLA MINUS ONE [Toho International]

GOLDA [Bleecker Street Media]

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 [Disney/Marvel Studios]

THE HOLDOVERS [Focus Features]

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY [Disney]

IO CAPITANO, Italy [Cohen Media Group]

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON [Apple Studios, Paramount]

MAESTRO [Netflix]

MAY DECEMBER [Netflix]

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE [Paramount]

NAPOLEON [Apple Studios, Columbia Pictures]

NIMONA [Netflix]

NYAD [Netflix]

OPPENHEIMER [Universal] Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

PAST LIVES [A24]

PERFECT DAYS, Japan [Neon]

POOR THINGS [Searchlight Pictures] Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

ROBOT DREAMS [Neon]

RUSTIN [Netflix]

SOCIETY OF THE SNOW, Spain [Netflix] Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE [Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment]

THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE, Germany [Sony Pictures Classics]

TO KILL A TIGER [National Film Board of Canada]

20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL [PBS Distribution]

THE ZONE OF INTEREST [A24]

LOS ANGELES FOCUS

The Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation announced today that it will launch “The Last Repair Shop Fund,” a $15 million capital campaign to invest in the future of its previously unsung Musical Instrument Repair Shop, including a student apprenticeship program that will build the next generation of instrument technicians. The downtown workshop, founded in 1959, is the subject of Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers’ Oscar® nominated short documentary “The Last Repair Shop,” distributed by Searchlight Pictures and L.A. Times Studios, which profiles four of the twelve technicians who work every day to maintain over 130,000 musical instruments provided by the district to public school students. Los Angeles is the last major city in America to provide free and freely repaired instruments to its students. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

The TCL Chinese Theatre was world's leading theatre for Barbenheimer phenomenon...if you need a location to report from since the Barbenheimer phenom is getting new traction with Awards nominees being announced...we're here! Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

Registration is now open for San Diego Comic Con, July 25-28 2024.

Press applications, deadline 1/26/24: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

FOR FUTURE PLANNING

3/8-16 – SXSW 2024 in Austin, Texas. Contact: [Music Festival] Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

3/14 - 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

4/8-11 – Cinemacon at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

4/12-14 & 19-21 – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

4/14 – 76th Writers Guild of America Awards. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

4/18-21 – TCM Classic Film Festival. Contact: Jane Smith (555) 555-5555

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