Events of the Week: ‘The Sympathizer,’ ‘Fallout’ and More
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Sympathizer, Fallout and Quiet on Set.
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver screening
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On April 5, Netflix hosted a fan screening in New York to celebrate the upcoming release of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver with filmmakers Zack and Deborah Snyder and stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Michiel Huisman, Ed Skrein, Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Elise Duffy, Stuart Martin and Ray Fisher.
The Sympathizer premiere
Robert Downey Jr., Sandra Oh and Hoa Xuande walked the carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of their new HBO series on Tuesday.
Quiet on Set FYC event
Participants from ID’s docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, including Drake Bell, Giovonnie Samuels and Bryan Hearne, joined filmmakers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz and Business Insider journalist Kate Taylor for a screening and panel discussion in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Fallout premiere
On Tuesday, the cast and creators of Prime Video series Fallout — including Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones and Sarita Choudhury — stepped out on the red carpet at TCL Chinese Theater for the show’s world premiere.
Frasier FYC event
Paramount+ hosted a screening and FYC panel discussion on behalf of Frasier on Tuesday, with stars Kelsey Grammer, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Jess Salgueiro, Toks Olagundoye, Anders Keith and writers Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli.
Hit Man screening
John Stamos hosted a L.A. screening of Hit Man with stars Adria Arjona and Glen Powell, who also co-wrote and produced, on Thursday.
The Sympathizer special screening
Max partnered with Gold House, A24, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association to host an exclusive early screening of The Sympathizer for the local Vietnamese community in Orange County on April 5.
Feeding America National Volunteer Month events
With April marking National Volunteer Month, Katy O’Brian, Tate Donovan, Taran Killam, Karen Pittman and Mason Gooding joined Feeding America at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on April 5. And down in Atlanta, Brandon Quinn, Dallas Dupree Young and Logan Allen volunteered with Feeding America at the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
CAA 2nd annual Iftar dinner
CAA commemorated the month of Ramadan by hosting the second annual Iftar dinner at its Los Angeles office with colleagues, clients and partners within the entertainment industry.
Parachute special screening
Brittany Snow screened her directorial debut, alongside cast members Courtney Eaton and Thomas Mann, in New York on Saturday.
NYU Tisch Gala
Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and singer-songwriter Madison Love were honored by NYU Tisch on Monday as they thanked their alma mater, professors and classmates for shaping their trajectories in the arts. The gala raised $1.2 million to support the needs of NYU Tisch students.
Fashion Scholarship Fund Celebration
The Fashion Scholarship Fund celebrated its Class of 2024 FSF Scholars and Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholars — 130 college students who have demonstrated their ability to disrupt and transform the fashion industry as creatives or as marketing and business professionals — on Monday at its annual NYC gala. Hosted by Paloma Elsesser, the event honored LVMH Fashion Group chairman and CEO Michael Burke (who was introduced by Spike Lee), Tracee Ellis Ross and Nordstrom president and chief brand officer Pete Nordstrom for their impact on the fashion industry.
BET Presents dinner with Bevy Smith in honor of Black women in media
Media personality Bevy Smith hosted a dinner in honor of Black women in media on Monday in New York, alongside BET CMO Kimberly Paige, reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones and White House correspondent April Ryan.
The Long Game special screening
Director Julio Quintana and stars Jay Hernandez, Cheech Marin and Julian Works brought their sports drama to the White House for a special screening on Tuesday.
An Unforgettable Evening gala
The annual “An Unforgettable Evening” Gala, benefiting The Women’s Cancer Research Fund, honored Demi Moore and Wallis Annenberg on Wednesday night. The event, hosted by Tig Notaro, also welcomed honorary chairs Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks.
City Harvest Gala
Chrissy Teigen honored husband John Legend at the City Harvest presents The 2024 Gala: Magic of Motown in NYC on Wednesday. The event, which also recognized New York Mets owner Alex Cohen, honors supporters who have played a significant role in helping the organization feed New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.
AFI DWW+ Class of 2024
AFI celebrated the DWW+ Class of 2024 with a showcase of their films at the Directors Guild of America on Wednesday, featuring keynote speaker Melina Matsoukas (who is an alum of the AFI Conservatory). Launched in 1974, AFI DWW+ is one of the first gender impact programs in the cinematic arts and one of the longest-running and preeminent film and television workshops.
AMC Networks’ 2024 Upfront
AMC Networks hosted its 2024 upfront at NYC’s Chelsea Factory on Wednesday, alongside AMC stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Lucy Lawless, Giancarlo Esposito, Skeet Ulrich, Matt Barnes and Hilarie Burton Morgan.
Isabel Marant Los Angeles Dinner
Kate Bosworth, Justin Long, Laura Harrier, Amine, Ashley Graham and Sasha Calle were among the stars in attendance as Isabel Marant celebrated the 30th anniversary of the brand and the designer’s return to L.A. after 10 years with an intimate dinner at the Chateau Marmont on Wednesday.
GQ Global Creativity Awards
GQ presented the second annual GQ Global Creativity Awards, co-hosted by global editorial director Will Welch and JB Smoove, on Thursday, celebrating this year’s class of honorees: Lewis Hamilton, Hunter Schafer, Danny McBride, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Lauren Halsey, Francesco Risso and Asake.
Wildcat premiere
Director Ethan Hawke joined the stars of his new project, Laura Linney and daughter Maya Hawke, at the Wildcat premiere in NYC on Thursday.
Conan O’Brien at the Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media presented “Globetrotting and Podcasting: Conan O’Brien’s Life After Late-Night TV” in New York on Thursday, with a conversation between O’Brien and CNN anchor Jake Tapper.
Stand Up to Cancer x Lynne Cohen Foundation event
Stand Up to Cancer and the Lynne Cohen Foundation, two nonprofits that fund cutting-edge cancer research and specialized preventive services, teamed up for a special fundraiser on Thursday featuring a performance by Chelsea Handler.
UTA x STURDY Coachella party
UTA and STURDY kicked off Coachella on Thursday with The Night Cap at The Nest in Indian Wells. Notable attendees included Harry Daniels, Tinx, The Dare, Austin Millz and Abel Carden, alongside UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer, UTA Music co-heads David Zedeck and Sam Kirby Yoh, and partners Mike G and Jbeau Lewis.
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