Outfest has announced the complete lineup for its 40th-anniversary Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival, which will take place from July 14-24 at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles.
03.06.2022 - 02:51 / variety.com
Wilson Chapman editorMidge is taking Los Angeles by storm. A new two-day pop-up based on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is coming to the city June 18 and June 19, Prime Video has announced.Titled “Making LA Marvelous,” the pop-up site will feature sets inspired by the recent fourth season of the popular Rachel Brosnahan starring comedy series, including a recreation of Susie Myerson’s office from the show, as well as areas inspired by real-life New York locations Russ & Daughters deli and the Blue Note Jazz Club.
The Russ & Daughters pop-up will feature Jewish appetizers, while the Blue Note club will feature hourly performances inspired by the jazz music of the ’60s. Other highlights from the pop-up include a magician, mahjong tables and a photo both inspired by Coney Island. The pop-up will be located at 8175 Melrose Avenue.
The site will open at 12 both days, and closes at 8. Admission is free of charge. Guests must share a proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test taken within 48 hours to be granted entrance.
to RSVP for the pop-up, visit www.makinglamarvelous.com.Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, who executive produces with her husband Daniel Palladino, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” stars Bresnahan as Midge Maisel, an ordinary Jewish housewife in the ’50s who discovers a natural gift for stand-up comedy and decides to pursue it. Alex Borstein plays her manager Susie Myerson, Michael Zegen plays her estranged husband Joel, Marin Hinkle and Tony Shalhoub play her parents, Kevin Pollak and Caroline Aaron play her in-laws and Luke Kirby portrays her love interest, real-life comedian Lenny Bruce.
Outfest has announced the complete lineup for its 40th-anniversary Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival, which will take place from July 14-24 at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles.
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election results website. Kevin De León is in third place with 7.77% of votes.Because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote, Bass and Caruso will face each other in a runoff during the general election taking place in November.On Tuesday June 7, the race was called when half of the votes had been counted.
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the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.The 6,000-word profile, published in June 2021, provided several details about his career and personal life, including alleged friendships with celebrities and politicians, financial hardships, and unflattering portrayals of how he works.In his lawsuit, according to the LA Times, Ali accuses Los Angeles Magazine of not employing a fact checker, and not verifying assertions made in the article by its author, Peter Keifer.
EXCLUSIVE: Ben Affleck’s untitled Nike drama for Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports and Mandalay Pictures has assembled a stellar cast, with Jason Bateman (Ozark), Viola Davis (The Woman King), Chris Tucker (Rush Hour franchise), Marlon Wayans (Respect) and Chris Messina (Sharp Objects) signing on for roles, along with Matthew Maher (Our Flag Means Death), Tom Papa (Behind the Candelabra) and Julius Tennon (The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar). In addition to directing, Affleck is starring in the pic which entered production in Los Angeles on Monday, alongside his fellow Good Will Hunting Oscar winner, Matt Damon.
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