Sundance Sightings, Party Report & More [Photos]

• This weekend, WGN America, in partnership with the Blackhouse Foundation during the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, hosted a panel session with the cast and producer team of the upcoming series Underground.  Stars including Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Alano Miller, Jessica De Gouw, director Anthony Hemingway, and creators Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, as well as producers John Legend, Mike Jackson and Akiva Goldsman. Ava Duvernay and Gabrielle Union were also spotted at the party.

• Stella Artois Filmmaker Lounge presented a special even for Lovesong during Sundance. From the film: Jena Malone, Riley Keough, Brooklyn Decker, Ryan Eggold, Rosanna Arquette, and writer/director So Yong Kim with additional celebrity guests Elijah Wood and Darren Criss were in attendance. Guests were treated to a Peruvian inspired menu and sipped on Stella Artois Cidre Cocktails.

• Barclaycard Arrival Presented 364 Main this past weekend at Sundance. Celebrity guests included: John Legend, Nick Jonas, Kristen Stewart, Lena Dunham, Daniel Radcliffe, Elijah Wood, Chelsea Handler, Justin Long, Jesse Metcalfe, Danny DeVito, Spike Lee, Kendra Wilkinson, Natasha Lyonne, Danny Perez, Chloe Sevigny, Harley Quinn Smith, Lily-Rose Depp, AnnaLynne McCord, and Katie Couric, amongst others. The space featured It’s SO MIAMI Oasis, The Points Guy and Campbell’s Soup.

• On Monday, The Samsung Studio was still buzzing with movie stars coming in from the cold between movie premieres – guests included Kristen Stewart, Chloe Sevigny, Natasha Lyonne, Lily-Rose Depp, Kevin Smith and more. Lily-Rose Depp, who was debuting her first film at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, attended a special panel at The Samsung Studio for Yoga Hosers – along with director Kevin Smith.  The film is a true family affair-  Johnny Depp and Kevin Smith’s daughter, Harley Quinn Smith also star in it. At The Samsung Studio, Certain Women star Kristen Stewart posed for a photo with friends and fellow actors Chloe Sevigny and Natasha Lyonne, who are also starring in Kevin Smith’s Yoga Hosers. Throughout the festival, attendees at Sundance who have been Tweeting with #EmojiAllAccess have been Tweeted back with three Emojis to choose from. The Emoji they choose has been leading to surprise experiences brought to life by Samsung. Big ticket prizes have ranged from access to screenings and exclusive events, to experiences like snowmobiling, mobile Karaoke parties, and even helicopter rides, all reserved for Galaxy owners. The day ended with the second special Supper Club event featuring an exclusive, up-close-and-personal performance from AlunaGeorge and a full course menu by Chef Marcel Vigneron. 

• Stella Artois Filmmaker Lounge presented a special event for Indignation. From the film: Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon, Tracy Letts, Philip Ettinger, and writer/director James Schamus. Join Stella Artois and Water.org to drive awareness of the world water crisis that affects 663 million people around the world who lack access to safe, clean water; leave your mark at www.buyaladyadrink.com.
• Stella Artois and Water.org co-founders Matt Damon and Gary White participated in a panel session hosted by Stella Artois to launch their continued partnership at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The discussion was centered on the current global water crisis, and what needs to be done to end the long water collection journeys many women in developing countries have to make each day. 
• The Stella Artois Filmmaker Lounge later hosted the “Trash Fire” cocktail party as the full cast including Adrian Grenier and AnnaLynne McCord enjoyed an exclusive set by recording artist and DJ Jack Garratt. Notable attendees also included Molly McCook, Angela Trimbur and singer-songwriter Skylar Grey.

• On Friday, January 22^nd Adrian Grenier and Dell hosted a dinner for VIP Filmmakers at the Sundance Film Festival at the Blue Door on Main Street.

• Stella Artois Filmmaker Lounge presented a special event for Joshy. From the film: Thomas Middleditch, Adam Pally, Alex Ross Perry, Nick Kroll, Brett Gelman, Jenny Slate, Lisa Edelstein, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Lauren Weedman, and writer/director Jeff Baena were in attendance.

 

•  Stella Artois Filmmaker Lounge presented a Private Kick Off Party to toast some of their favorite filmmakers. Filmmaker Hosts Antonio Campos, Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady, Rebecca Miller, Josh Mond, Nate Parker, Ira Sachs, James Schamus, special guest DJ Whit Stillman with additional celebrity guests Chloe Sevigny, Natasha Lyonne, Danny DeVito, Clea Duvall, Mia Moretti, Werner Herzog, Nev Schulman, Henry Joost, Elizabeth Wood, Matthew Ross, India Menuez, Benjamin Dickinson, Evan Jonigkeit, Kelly Campbell, Xavier Samuel, Warren Elgort and Sophie Elgort, Sofia Black D’Elia were all on the scene.
•  TAO nightclub came back to Sundance for another fantastic star-studded night at The Village at the Life in Park City on Friday night. Numerous celebrities and VIP’s came rushing in to escape to cold and enjoy the exclusive underground popup nightlife experience with delicious drinks provided by Tequila Don Julio 1942 and Moet Nectar Rose. DJ Vice kicked off the night running into TAO pumped to start his DJ set, but not before stopping by the Don Julio truck for a fun photo opp. Shortly after Diplo arrived he went straight to the DJ booth to see DJ Vice. The two were mixing beats together throughout the night and stopping to pose for selfies. Some of the biggest DJs joined forces in the DJ booth. Diplo, The Chainsmokers, DJ Vice and DJ Politik achieved the ultimate EDM #squadgoals while sipping on Tequila Don Julio 1942. Adrian Grenier strolled in with a large group of friends ready for a good time. They headed straight for a table and enjoyed some laughs and conversation with friends. Nick Jonas arrived toward the end of the night with a sleek buzz cut. He was enjoying the beats by DJ Vice as he was dancing at his table and singing along. Other celebrities in attendance included Nathalie Emmanuel, Daniel Kaluuya, Jesse Plemons, The Chainsmokers, Austin Stowell, Andre Holland, and Nate Parker. TAO Park City will continue the party at The Village at The Lift through Sunday night.

Diplo and Dj Vice attends Tao Park City presented by Tequila Don Julio for the Sundance Film Festival 2016 on Friday, January 22, 2016 in Park City, UT. (Photo by Al Powers/Powers Imagery/Invision/AP)

• Castmates Jenny Slate, Nick Kroll and Adam Palley stopped by the Tequila Don Julio Bar at the Autograph Collection Hospitality Suite at the Variety Studio: Sundance to celebrate the debut of their film Joshy.
• Writer Jason Lew celebrated his directorial debut with Elisabeth Moss, Boyd Holbrook, Octavia Spencer and the rest of the cast of The Free World at the WME | IMG Lounge. The cast and guests enjoyed a delicious dinner as well as specialty cocktails served from the Tequila Don Julio bar and toasted to the new film which debuted on Jan. 26

• Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano and Mary Elizabeth Winstead celebrated Swiss Army Man at the Acura Studio during the Sundance Film Festival. Acura kicked off the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday evening by hosting an intimate cast dinner for Director Chris Kelly’s film Other People at the Acura Studio.  Guests for this private dinner included Chris Kelly, Molly Shannon, Maude Apatow, Producers Adam and Naomi Scott, Bradley Whitford and Judd Apatow.
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• On Thursday January 21st Resident Magazine hosted their December issue cover party featuring celebrity chef and media personality Todd English.  The event was held in a luxury condo in the new 88 & 90 Lexington Ave residences in New York City. Champagne and Ciroc cocktails were flowing as guests toured the 3 bedroom listing, mingled, and sampled hors d’oeuvres of salmon and lamb. Todd English attended the party with his son Oliver English. Other notable guests include Resident magazine Publisher Michael Travin and magician,  The Amazing Kreskin.