‘In The Heights’ first reviews: “An effusive welcome back to the world”

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorThe Tribeca Festival screening of “In the Heights” on Wednesday was the first major movie event to take place in New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic.And what a celebration it was. The festivities took place at the United Palace theater in Washington Heights.“We deserve to have fun today,” Daphne Rubin-Vega, who plays hair salon owner Daniela in the Warner Bros.

Lin-Manuel Miranda gets his dance on with wife Vanessa Nadal during the In The Heights Opening Night After Party on Wednesday night (June 9) in New York City.

Lin-Manuel Miranda makes it a date night out with wife, Vanessa Nadal, at the premiere of In The Heights during the 2021 Tribeca Festival held at United Palace Theater on Wednesday night (June 9) in New York City.

In Godfather of Harlem, Forest Whitaker has tapped into one of the complex roles and narratives of a storied career, which has already netted him an Oscar, a BAFTA Award, two SAG statuettes, the Cannes Film Festival’s award for Best Actor and countless other accolades.

“I am Usnavi and you prob'ly never heard my name,” declares bodega owner Usnavi at the start of “In the Heights,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s contagiously joyous ode to his beloved Washington Heights neighborhood. “Reports of my fame are greatly exaggerated.”Um … maybe not for long.

“In The Heights,” out Thursday in theaters and on HBO Max, turns the upper Manhattan neighborhood bustling with corner bodegas, open fire hydrants and walk-up apartments into caliente movie magic.It was crucial for the film based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical to show “the real New York” both on and off camera, location manager and Washington Heights native Samson Jacobson said.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.MOVIES— Summer movies are finally starting to heat up this week with the much-anticipated debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights.” The sweaty, vibrant musical about a close-knit Washington Heights neighborhood during a citywide black out is undoubtedly meant for the big screen — director Jon M.

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Roblox will be hosting a virtual premiere for the film adaptation Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights.READ MORE: Gamers are gamers – so stop trying to pigeonhole usAccording to the event listing, there’s going to be a “virtual block party” running between June 4 to 20 that will allow players to “experience the vibrant Latinx community of Washington Heights—visit iconic locales from the movie like Usnavi’s shop, enjoy an ice-cold piragua, create a community mural, and learn Spanish phrases.”The

Anne Boleyn mini-series are in, with critics praising Jodie Turner-Smith.A three-part psychological thriller series, the show retells the final five months in the life of Anne Boleyn, premiered yesterday (June 1) on Channel 5.The Evening Standard gave the series three stars, praising Turner-Smith’s performance as Anne Boleyn.

Rebel Wilson is living her best life! The 41-year-old Pitch Perfectactress took to Instagram on May 30 to put her recent 60 pound weight loss, and a health and wellness transformation, on display. In a new snap, the A-lister rocked a black zip-down swimsuit, along with a blue sun hat and black Givenchy slides. She posed on the beach with her arms crossed, and accessorized with light blue-tinted shades.

party ' that kicked off overnight. Footage shared publicly on social media shows revellers dancing in Forest of Ae, near Dumfries, around 12.40am on Sunday May 30.

“In the Heights,” the new movie musical in which Barrera plays the female lead, aspiring designer Vanessa, who falls in love with Anthony Ramos’ bodega-owner character, Usnavi.Directed by Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), the film — which is a love letter to the Dominican community in Washington Heights — is adapted from the Tony-winning Broadway show by Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton”).Shot in 2019, its debut last summer was delayed because of COVID-19.

Burna Boy has been announced as the latest artist to be taking part in The O2’s ‘Welcome Back’ reopening series of events.The London arena is aiming to host full-capacity gigs once again in August following the coronavirus-enforced shutdown of live music over the past year.Following the recent announcements of the first events in The O2’s ‘Welcome Back’ series – a Ministry of Sound Classical show will take place in November ahead of comedian Mo Gilligan + Friends’ ‘Black British Takeover’ the

Huntington Beach, California is bracing for what could be the TikTok Woodstock.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionThe trio will take part in the challenge next month and have dubbed themselves Team Charlie Boy in honour of Chris’s dad, Charlie, who died of a heart attack in 2014.And every penny they raise will go to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in memory of Charlie.Chris, 35, told Lanarkshire Live : “I was preparing for this year’s London Marathon and started training with Harry, then Steven

The Huntington Beach City Council, earlier this month, approved flying the rainbow colored flag at City Hall and recognizing June as Pride Month. Photo: City of Huntington Beach

here on May 21 from 10am.Further events from August through to December will be announced soon, and promise to include some “rock, pop and dance” events.Steve Sayer, VP and General Manager of The O2 said: “We’re ready to welcome full capacity crowds back to The O2 again, and The Welcome Back Shows are going to bring so much joy to fans who have been missing us almost as much as we’ve been missing them.“We have created a truly spectacular programme of events to reopen the venue, and 2022 looks

A new clip from the upcoming In The Heights movie has been released!