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News Archive for Grey Gardens

NEWS 04.23.09 1:06 PM

As Hollywood Slogs Through Recession, Studio Events Go On—Cautiously

A flaming car served as eye-popping decor at the premiere for Hancock last summer.
Photo: Line 8 Photography

FROM LOS ANGELES “Hollywood is recession proof.” That old, familiar sentiment dates back to the Great Depression, when the unemployment rate was greater than 25 percent, but the movie industry endured as people still seemed willing to spend what little they had on entertainment—also known as escapism. The popular theory is that the entertainment industry can survive any economic hiccup, including the current recession; so far this year, domestic box office numbers are up from 2008.

But how about the events that support and promote Hollywood’s movies and shows? They’re plodding along in the current economy, too—but more thoughtfully and less flamboyantly—according to their organizers and producers. “We are busy, but like with everybody else, it's really about corporate responsibility,” said Warner Brothers Studios special events director Hillary Harris, indicating that putting forth a targeted message and being mindful of perception are the keys these days. “What it boils down to is putting your money where the focus of your project is. The message is the most important thing. If you do that, you'll not only be successful, but you'll be politically correct.” MORE >>

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EVENT REPORT 04.20.09 12:56 PM

HBO Recreates Beales' Heyday and Decay for Grey Gardens Premiere

A Health Department-friendly take on decay and neglect
Photo: Gabor Ekecs

FROM LOS ANGELES More than 1,200 guests carried on amid tableaux of rack and ruin at HBO’s hard-times bash for Thursday’s Hollywood premiere of Grey Gardens. After a screening at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the crowd celebrated at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where the party echoed the structure of the film, which depicted Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ aunt and cousin in their wealthy heyday during the '30s and in their impoverished dotage among cats and clutter in East Hampton 40 years later.

The cable channel’s West Coast events team, led by vice president of special events Lauren McMahon, and designer Billy Butchkavitz borrowed liberally from the eccentric charm of cult figures Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, portrayed by Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore in the new film. Recreating scenes from the documentary about the Beales by Albert and David Maysles, it debuted on HBO on Saturday. MORE >>

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