What do you get when you put three-hundred dapper queer Black icons in one venue? One hell of a steppers set.
The TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood hosted an unforgettable evening as Glenn Close, Charlie McDowell, and an impressive lineup of talent came together to celebrate The Summer Book, McDowell’s latest directorial endeavor.
In attendance were the film’s stars Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner, Dylan Gelula, Miles Gutierrez, and Writer/Director/Producer Parker Finn.
HBO’s new limited series The Penguin was launched at its New York premiere on Sept. 17, marking a continuation of DC Studios’ beloved Batman universe.
Pandora landed in Los Angeles as the star-studded cast of Borderlands hit the red carpet at the iconic TLC Chinese Theatre. From Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart to Bobby Lee, the energy was electric.
The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) hosted guests at the Cipirani for their 2024 Spring Gala, “Ballet Brilliance,” on May 14.
At the SVA Theater in New York City on May 13, the purple carpet was rolled out for director John Krasinski and the cast of ‘IF‘ to celebrate the movie before sharing it with the world.
Grab your tissues and some treats because we have the most PAWsome movie to tell you about! Arthur the King is based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord (played by Mark Wahlberg) and a stray that he named Arthur. In the movie, the two bond over meatballs, Arthur becomes smitten, and the pair race through the Dominican Republic together. In real life, Lindnord raced across Ecuador with the mutt. The movie explores how a “ruff” lookin’ pup unites a team of people pushing their limits.
(Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Excitingly, Arthur the King has partnered with Best Friends Animal Society to bring attention to dog adoption.
The Knockturnal enjoyed a private screening of Arthur the King with Mikael Lindnord… AND surprise appearances by Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, the “Arthur” pup, and more at Westfield Century City AMC in Los Angeles!
Set up outside the movie theater was an official Arthur the King PAWty with bites, beverages, epic photo booths, a climbing wall, a pup adoption center, and a K9 playpen! A DJ blasted Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch’s iconic single “Good Vibrations” while calligraphers created custom paw print art for animal lovers.
(Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Along the green carpet… DOG HAIR? Don’t care! Pup-arazzi caught Mikael Lindnord using a lent roller down Simu Liu’s top after Simu posed for several photos with his adopted canine, Chopa! Simu met Chopa on the set of Arthur the King. (Chopa was a background mutt. No autographs, please.) Simu, who plays adrenaline influencer “Leo” in the film, tells The Knockturnal’s Kinsey Schofield that the international adoption process was difficult and he would like to improve travel protocols. (Listen to him explain in the interview above.)
Raise the woof! Arthur the King hits theaters March 15th!
Kinsey Schofield is a contributor to The Knockturnal and you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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Ladies (and gentlemen), it’s time to get frosted.