Issue 10.8.24

Good Morning! Today’s issue features interview opportunities with HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere” cast, Holly Robinson Peete, and the star of Tyler Perry’s latest drama. And we do a deep dive into the exquisite “Wicked” campaign (so far!). Enjoy

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NEON “ANORA” HAIR & MAKE-UP DEPT HEADS (Book Interview) - We’ve been following the incredible buzz around Neon’s “Anora” film, what people are calling a “modern-day ‘Pretty Woman,’” from Sean Baker starring Mikey Madison. Following its Palme d’Or win at Cannes and Telluride Film Festival debut, it’s now listed on most Oscars’ top contender lists. We anticipate this is a movie everyone will be talking about after its theater debut next weekend. Annie Johnson and Justine Sierakowski, the makeup and hair department heads, are available for virtual interviews to discuss their work and this hot new film.

And recent trailer drops 🚀 

⌛️ WOMAN OF THE HOUR (Netflix) - Kendrick - 10/18
🥛 BABYGIRL (A24) - Kidman - Christmas
🎯 SQUID GAME (Netflix) - Season 2 - 12/26

The dates you need in your calendar 👀 

AFI FEST - LA - 10/23-27
SCAD SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL - 10/26-11/2
THE NEW YORKER FESTIVAL - NY - 10/25-27
TEEN VOGUE SUMMIT - LA - 11/23

HBO “SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE” CAST (Book Interview) - The Peabody Award-winning and critically acclaimed third and final season of the HBO Original comedy series “Somebody Somewhere,” starring, written, and executive produced by comedian and singer Bridget Everett, returns Oct 27 on HBO. The cast will be available for interviews leading up to the premiere, including Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Tim Bagley, and Murray Hill.

PEACOCK “QUEENS COURT” HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE, RODNEY PEETE, K. MICHELLE (Book Interview) - Interview opportunities with cast members of Peacock's “Queens Court” including stars Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete, K. Michelle. They will be available for in-person interviews (NYC, LA, Nashville) and virtual interviews to discuss season 2!

TYLER PERRY’S “BEAUTY IN BLACK” AMBER REIGN SMITH (Book Interview) - Amber Reign Smith stars as ‘Rain’ in Tyler Perry’s first Netflix series, “Beauty in Black” available October 24. The series is a dark, gritty look at the lives of several women whose lives interconnect as they struggle to succeed in life and business. Amber is available for virtual and in-person interviews in Atlanta.

“WICKED” CAMPAIGN (Universal) - If there was a “PR campaigns masterclass” offered at Shiz University, the Universal team would be teaching. When you have a crown jewel film like “Wicked,” (starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and directed by John M. Chu), you have to come out of the gate with a bang. First, they dropped the trailer in a way that created a rocket ship of momentum from press, fans, and social, when it aired during the Superbowl. Then they put Cynthia and Ariana at almost every major event throughout the year — from presenting at the Oscars to performing at Vogue’s Met Gala. Idina Menzel and Cynthia brought their “green girl power” and presented at The Tony’s. At the Olympics, they debuted “Defying Gravity” in a “green and gold” piece tied to the return of Simone Biles and the US women’s gymnastics team, while Cynthia and Ariana cheered them on. They hosted a “Wicked” conversation with Cynthia at CultureCon and a themed date integration in “The Bachelorette.”  On top of that, the leading ladies have been styled beautifully, and every appearance has been layered with fashion press, social media mentions and more. The campaign looks effortless, but we know that takes a dedicated team, expertise and collaboration to do that. We’ll be sure to come back and share Part 2 of their campaign (premieres, junkets, stunts, collabs) before the film debuts, but for now we’ll just be green with envy.

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BENJI KROL (Book Interview) - With over 1.9B likes and 34M followers on TikTok, Benji Krol is rolling out a beauty band, beri, and is available for virtual interviews.  

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