Los Angeles Times Raises the Curtain on Awards Season with Launch of 7th Annual Envelope Screening Series, in Association with EPIX
Extends Showcase of Contending Films with The Envelope Independent; American Express and Delta Air Lines to Sponsor Unique Access for Card Members
Los Angeles Times opens its seventh annual Envelope Screening Series (ESS) at ArcLight Cinema Sherman Oaks tonight with "12 Years a Slave." Immediately afterward, "Slave's" acclaimed director Steve McQueen will join actors Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o and Alfre Woodard, as well as cinematographer Sean Bobbitt, for a behind-the-scenes conversation with The Times' John Horn. The series will include screenings of at least a dozen award-contending movies, alongside lively and revealing Q&A discussions with the stars, filmmakers and Times writers for an audience of guild and Academy voters.
"Movies screened at ESS in previous years have gone on to receive 189 Academy Award, 127 Golden Globe and 109 BAFTA nominations," said Los Angeles Times Vice President, Entertainment and Fashion Advertising, Francie Berns. "We are proud that leading brands EPIX, American Express and Delta Air Lines recognize the power and influential reach of The Envelope and are joining us for an exciting new awards season."
The Envelope is Hollywood's awards and industry insider. Its print editions* are renowned for their iconic covers, insightful analysis and editorial expertise, and theenvelope.com is the town's go-to for breaking news, rich multimedia, including video interviews and red carpet highlights. In addition to ESS, The Envelope's ever-expanding slate of high-profile industry events includes the annual Directors and Animation Roundtables, as well as the recently unveiled Envelope Independent Screening Series, featuring the season's breakout indie, documentary and foreign films.
For the second year in a row, premium television network EPIX will return as ESS title sponsor and official television broadcaster. EPIX will film the invitation-only Q&As, which will air in their entirety via an embedded EPIX video player on theenvelope.com and latimes.com/entertainment, as well as EpixHD.com. In collaboration with The Times, EPIX will also produce 13 30-minute television specials showcasing highlights from the events that will air on the EPIX channel, EPIX On Demand, all EPIX digital platforms and mobile apps. Select clips will also accompany subsequent Times coverage.
"We are honored to continue our relationship with the Los Angeles Times and The Envelope," said Mark Greenberg, EPIX CEO. "EPIX is dedicated to bringing the biggest and best movies to our viewers. We are always excited about the start of the awards season and this series is the perfect showcase to celebrate this year's acclaimed films, actors, and directors."
Known for providing superior service and offering exclusive access to unique events to its Card Members, American Express and Delta Air Lines will make a select number of seats to several screenings available to Delta Skymiles Credit Card Members. Invitations will include ticket price and purchase information.
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About the Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily readership of 1.5 million and 2.6 million on Sunday, more than 23 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly and a combined print and online local weekly audience of 4.1 million. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for more than 131 years.
The Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) businesses and affiliates also include The Envelope, Times Community News, and Hoy Los Angeles which, combined with the flagship Los Angeles Times, reach approximately 5.2 million or 39% of all adults in the Southern California marketplace. LATMG also owns California Community News, LLC , operates Tribune Direct LA, and is part of Tribune Company, one of the country's leading media companies with businesses in publishing, the Internet and broadcasting. Additional information is available at https://latimes.com/aboutus.
Contact:
John Conroy
Los Angeles Times
john.conroy@latimes.com
213-237-4791
"Movies screened at ESS in previous years have gone on to receive 189 Academy Award, 127 Golden Globe and 109 BAFTA nominations," said Los Angeles Times Vice President, Entertainment and Fashion Advertising, Francie Berns. "We are proud that leading brands EPIX, American Express and Delta Air Lines recognize the power and influential reach of The Envelope and are joining us for an exciting new awards season."
The Envelope is Hollywood's awards and industry insider. Its print editions* are renowned for their iconic covers, insightful analysis and editorial expertise, and theenvelope.com is the town's go-to for breaking news, rich multimedia, including video interviews and red carpet highlights. In addition to ESS, The Envelope's ever-expanding slate of high-profile industry events includes the annual Directors and Animation Roundtables, as well as the recently unveiled Envelope Independent Screening Series, featuring the season's breakout indie, documentary and foreign films.
For the second year in a row, premium television network EPIX will return as ESS title sponsor and official television broadcaster. EPIX will film the invitation-only Q&As, which will air in their entirety via an embedded EPIX video player on theenvelope.com and latimes.com/entertainment, as well as EpixHD.com. In collaboration with The Times, EPIX will also produce 13 30-minute television specials showcasing highlights from the events that will air on the EPIX channel, EPIX On Demand, all EPIX digital platforms and mobile apps. Select clips will also accompany subsequent Times coverage.
"We are honored to continue our relationship with the Los Angeles Times and The Envelope," said Mark Greenberg, EPIX CEO. "EPIX is dedicated to bringing the biggest and best movies to our viewers. We are always excited about the start of the awards season and this series is the perfect showcase to celebrate this year's acclaimed films, actors, and directors."
Known for providing superior service and offering exclusive access to unique events to its Card Members, American Express and Delta Air Lines will make a select number of seats to several screenings available to Delta Skymiles Credit Card Members. Invitations will include ticket price and purchase information.
- *2013/2014 editorial calendar:
- Nov. 7: Awards Season Preview
- Nov. 14: Actors #1
- Nov. 21: Golden Globes Preview
- Dec. 5: Director / Writer / Cinematographer
- Dec. 10: Animation / Song / Score / Special Effects / Crafts
- Dec. 12: Best Picture #1 / Documentary / Foreign
- Dec. 19: Actors #2 / SAG Awards
- Jan. 2: Best Picture #2 / Golden Globes
- Jan. 23: Oscar Nominations #1
- Jan. 30: Oscar Nominations #2
- Feb. 6: Actor Nominations
- Feb. 13: Oscars Preview
- Feb. 18: Academy Awards
About the Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily readership of 1.5 million and 2.6 million on Sunday, more than 23 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly and a combined print and online local weekly audience of 4.1 million. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for more than 131 years.
The Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) businesses and affiliates also include The Envelope, Times Community News, and Hoy Los Angeles which, combined with the flagship Los Angeles Times, reach approximately 5.2 million or 39% of all adults in the Southern California marketplace. LATMG also owns California Community News, LLC , operates Tribune Direct LA, and is part of Tribune Company, one of the country's leading media companies with businesses in publishing, the Internet and broadcasting. Additional information is available at https://latimes.com/aboutus.
Contact:
John Conroy
Los Angeles Times
john.conroy@latimes.com
213-237-4791
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