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The Knockturnal was on the scene for the Los Angeles Premiere for the final season of HBO Original Series CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM.
The Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning HBO Original comedy series CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, starring Larry David, returned for its twelfth and final ten-episode season SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Trailer: (HERE)
Premiering in 2000, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” emerged as a groundbreaking comedy series that blurred the lines between fiction and reality. Larry David’s portrayal of an exaggerated version of himself, unapologetically navigating social norms and conventions, offered audiences a refreshing and hilarious take on the human experience. The show’s unique format, featuring a detailed outline for each episode rather than a traditional script, allowed the cast to improvise and infuse their own comedic brilliance into the scenes.
A show as star-studded as CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM deserved an equally as star-studded premiere, and it recieved nothing less. Larry David, the mastermind behind the show and its central character, attended the premiere alongside key figures such as showrunner and executive producer Jeff Garlin, executive producers Jeff Schaffer, Laura Streicher, and Jennifer Corey. The cast, including Susie Essman (“Susie Greene”), J.B. Smoove (“Leon Black”), Cheryl Hines (“Cheryl”), Richard Lewis (“Richard Lewis”), Ted Danson (“Ted Danson”), and Vince Vaughn (“Freddy Funkhouser”), were also in attendance.
The Knockturnal chatted with the cast of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM at the premiere! Check out the conversations below!
On Wednesday January 31, Prime Video held the premiere of their newest series Mr & Mrs Smith at Brooklyn’s Weylin venue. The premiere saw the screening of the pilot and an additional episode along with an after party.
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” stars Donald Glover as John and Maya Erskine as Jane. The two give up their average lives to become special agents but under the guise of being a married couple in NYC. The series is a modern adaptation of the famous 2005 film of the same name which originally starred Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
There were a number of actors who appeared in the series present at the screening including Eiza González and Michaela Coel. Billy Campbell, who is best known for his roles on “Dynasty” along with “Once and Again,” has a short stint in episode three.
Campbell spoke with us about his character on the carpet saying, “It’s emotional. I had a very small part, but it’s like an arch. It’s a sweet little arch, but it’s a very emotional arch. And I don’t always have the pleasure of being able to do that.”
The actor additionally raved over the chemistry between the two leads of the series; a sentiment felt by everyone on the carpet. Francesca Sloane, show runner and co-creator of the series, made a point that at the center of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” is romance between these two leads.
For anyone who is a fan of the original, this chemistry is far different than expected. In fact, the series doesn’t take much for its original material. Sloane said, “We completely started with a fresh canvas. We really first just wanted to make a story that made sense for the kind of creators that Donald and I are to tell a story, and it felt like something very unique.”
Glover serves as co-creator, director, executive producer, and main lead of the project. It’s not surprising as the multifaceted creator often takes on a great deal on his projects such as his shows “Atlanta” and “Swarm.” As an established creative in his field, Glover admits, “Be surrounded by people you actually trust. People who you trust their taste. It’s not all about you being right. It’s about the piece.” Glover also makes reference to working with his creative partner Hiro Murai who has stood by him on multiple projects.
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Following the screening, the after party occurred on the lower level of the venue. The space was decorated to fit the vibe of a series’ tone. With artwork that moved to reveal hidden secrets, and a machine that revealed if one was a low risk or high risk agent. Guests were also invited to indulge in cocktails suited for an spy as well.
We decided to have our martinis shaken, and stirred of course.
The night was truly excellent, and the series is definitely one to watch, not only for nostalgic purposes but for a refreshing take on the thriller genre.
Our review of the first few episodes of “Mr.& Mrs. Smith” is available now. The series is also available to stream on Prime Video.
Just in time for Black History Month, a new British drama series tells stories loosely based on actor, Sir Lenny Henry’s mother and her journey immigrating to England from Jamaica.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is the newest highly anticipated American Action, Comedy-Drama, Spy-Thriller television series created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, based on Simon Kinberg, 2005 film, Mr. & Mrs Smith (Brad Pitt/ Angelina Jolie) with a literal plot twist.
Grammy-nominated artist Latto came to New York City to celebrate the premiere of Netflix’s new limited series, Griselda. Held at Capitale in Bowery, we went back to the 1970s, when music, dance, and fashion created an elite club culture that required a guest-list-only atmosphere.
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Guests were welcomed into the grand ballroom with an Instagram-worthy photo wall that had already garnered a line; mind you, this was just in the doorway. So, you know, it was going to be a jam-packed night.
After we took all the pictures, we made our way to the bar for an early cheers to the weekend with some series-themed cocktails: “The Godmother Mojito” and “La Madrina Margarita,” amongst your typical party drinks.
The real star of the night was the “motel,” a.k.a., the best interactive photo exhibit that took you straight into the world of the new series. Motel staffers directed us through the silent disco room, which, once you put those headphones on, transported us to the disco. Then, the staffers escorted us through the powder room to touch up on our hair, nails, and makeup before going to the most fabulous accessory room to choose our looks for the end of our journey, the 360 photo booth.
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We left the motel with a Polaroid from the silent disco room, the series soundtrack vinyl, and a pair of sunglasses from the limited-edition Griselda X Foster Grant collection.
For the rest of the night, we enjoyed some more drinks and the ambiance and fueled up with empanadas from Toma before the night’s performance. Rapper Latto closed out the night with an extravagant performance. While the crowd cheered through her whole set, Latto shouted out Karol G, took shots with the crowd, and ended the night on a high note that had guests running home to binge-watch the new series.
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Starring Sofia Vergara, Griselda is a dramatized depiction of Griselda Blanco, the creator of one of the most powerful cartels ever. Her savviness and ambition earned her the title of “The Godmother.”
Griselda, starring Sofia Vergara, is available now, only on Netflix.
‘In The Know’ is Peacock’s first adult animated original comedy series from creators Zach Woods, Brandon Gardner, and Mike Judge. The series focuses on NPR Host, Lauren Caspian (Zach Woods) and his show called ‘In The Know’. Viewers will be able to watch the making of Lauren’s show with the help of his NPR staff, Barb(J.Smith-Cameron), Carl(Carl Tart), Fabian(Caitlin Reilly), Chase(Charlie Bushnell) and Sandy(Mike Judge) in each episode. Zach Woods describes Lauren’s character by stating, “he has all kinds of obnoxious and ridiculous characteristics but at his core he just really, really, really wants to be connected to people.” The entire cast are stop-motion puppets with real human guests each episode for Lauren’s interviews. Some of pop culture’s biggest names make an appearance on ‘In The Know’ like Mike Tyson, Kaia Gerber, Finn Wolfhard, and more.
Guests that appeared on ‘In The Know’ to be interviewed by Lauren Caspian were all improvised, except episode five with Jorge Masvidal. The interview process consisted of guest speaking to Lauren Caspian for an hour and later having their footage cut down into smaller segments to appear on the show. Viewers will be able to see unscripted responses to Lauren’s intimate questions for his interviews every episode. There’s also going to be a podcast,” says Brandon Gardener. After the show premieres fans will be able to listen to a podcast filled with extra audio of each interview with Lauren Caspian on Spotify. This workplace parody ‘In The Know’ is sure to have a character for everyone can relate to and premieres January 25th on Peacock.