‘Cobra Kai’ Kicks Off Final Season, ‘UnPrisoned’ Returns 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 Cobra Kai, UnPrisoned and Gucci.
Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project Block Party
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Charlize Theron hosted her annual Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project Block Party on the Universal Studios backlot on Saturday, which both supported her organization and celebrated the upcoming release of Twisters with stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Cobra Kai season 6 premiere
Netflix celebrated part 1 of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai in Los Angeles on Wednesday, with cast members Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridue?a, Jacob Bertrand, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List and Gianni Decenzo.
Jawbreaker 25th anniversary celebration
F.L.U.I.D., a newly launched independent production studio and film fund dedicated to LGBTQIA+ stories, and Planoly, a social media management platform for creators, hosted a 25th anniversary event for film Jawbreaker on July 12, with stars Rebecca Gayheart, Julie Benz and Judy Greer in attendance.
His Three Daughters screening
Elizabeth Olsen, Natasha Lyonne and Carrie Coon joined writer-director Azazel Jacobs at a special New York screening for their upcoming Netflix film on Saturday.
Midsommar Cinespia screening
Cinespia hosted a screening of Midsommar at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday with attendees including Joey King, Sam Heughan and Ava Phillippe.
Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala
Lionel Richie performed at Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel on Sunday, where $4.5 million was raised for education programs, free and affordable concerts, and scholarships.
Widow Clicquot screening
Star Haley Bennett and producer Christina Weiss Lurie attended a special NYC screening of new film Widow Clicquot on Monday.
Calladita premiere
Bingeable hosted the Calladita premiere in West Hollywood on Monday, presented by Steven Soderbergh and in partnership with the Coppola family’s Decentralized Pictures, which co-produced the film.
Reformation x Laura Harrier collaboration launch dinner
Reformation celebrated the launch of its collaboration with Laura Harrier with an intimate dinner at the Sunset Tower Hotel’s Terrace Bar on Monday, followed by an afterparty with music by DJ Kitty Cash.
UnPrisoned premiere
Though star and EP Kerry Washington missed the season 2 premiere after testing positive for COVID, stars Delroy Lindo, John Stamos, Faly Rakotohavana, Jordyn McIntosh and Jee Young Han kept the NYC event going on Tuesday.
Omnivore special screening
Apple TV+ and renowned chef René Redzepi hosted a special screening for new docuseries Omnivore, co-created and narrated by Redzepi, on Tuesday in NYC.
Those About to Die screening
Director/executive producer Roland Emmerich and stars Iwan Rheon and Gabriella Pession attended the premiere screening for upcoming Peacock original series Those About to Die in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Exhibiting Forgiveness x UTA event
UTA and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots hosted an intimate gathering at New York’s Whitby Hotel on Tuesday in celebration of Titus Kaphar and the visual artist’s debut feature film Exhibiting Forgiveness.
Posso Entrare? – An Ode to Naples screening
Justin Theroux, Forest Whitaker, Fisher Stevens, Michael Imperioli and John Turturro came out to support Trudie Styler’s Posso Entrare? – An Ode to Naples screening in NYC on Wednesday.
Gersh Spike Fellows Mixer
Gersh’s Spike Fellows program, which partners the agency with client Spike Lee and the Atlanta University Center Consortium, hosted a Black Hollywood mixer with professionals from across the entertainment industry in L.A. on Wednesday.
Wrex Coast Tour kick-Off party
STōK Cold Brew Coffee hosted a red carpet cocktail event in L.A. on Thursday — with Wrexham AFC co-chairman Rob McElhenney in attendance — to celebrate the Wrexham AFC Men and Women’s teams’ upcoming 2024 Wrex Coast Tour, which will see the men’s team return to the U.S. and Wrexham AFC Women travel Stateside for the first time.
Gucci Summer Celebration
Miley Cyrus, face of Gucci Flora perfumes, hosted a poolside party alongside the brand at the famed Chateau Marmont on Thursday, with guests including Kendall Jenner, Salma Hayek Pinault, Maude Apatow and Finneas.
Dom Pérignon Hamptons party
On Thursday, Dom Pérignon took over a private estate in the Hamptons to unveil its Vintage 2015 and Vintage 2006 Pléntitude 2, featuring a gastronomic experience with chef Francis Mallmann. Guests included Naomi Watts, Camila Morrone, Evan Mock and Rachel Zoe.
Paramount+, MOCEAN and Clio Entertainment’s Cocktails & Conversations
Cocktails & Conversations, presented by Clio Entertainment, Paramount Streaming and MOCEAN, was held at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, with entertainment executives and creatives from Paramount+, MOCEAN, The Walt Disney Company, Amazon, Prime MGM Studios, HARTBEAT, Stampede, Akikomatic and Clio Entertainment.
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