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Meghan Markle has always had a gift for connecting with people.

At her private Catholic school Immaculate Heart in Los Angeles, “she was popular with every single group,” her former classmate Tiffany Gooden tells People in this week’s cover story. “She never excluded anyone and had a knack for making anyone feel like a million bucks.”

That knack was on full display during her first royal “walkabout” in the English city of Nottingham on Dec.

Christina Aguilera made Whitney Houston proud!

The 36-year-old singer delivered an emotionally breathtaking performance dedicated to the late singer and her work in The Bodyguard for the drama's 25th anniversary on Sunday night's American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

After a touching introduction by Oscar winner Viola Davis, the 36-year-old songstress took the stage in a shimmering black gown to deliver a powerful medley of Houston's hits from the film's iconic soundtrack.

Starting with a striking rendition of "I Will Always Love You," Aguilera made the record-setting tune her own with some of her signature flourishes, and flawlessly moved on to "I Have Nothing" and "I'm Every Woman," where she was joined by a chorus of black-robed women singing backup for the powerful anthem.

The soulful tribute brought the audience to their feet for a standing ovation, and Aguilera could barely contain her emotions as she finished the impressive medley and bowed before the cheering crowd.

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Kids come first for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver!

The former couple reunited on the red carpet while supporting their son, Patrick, at the premiere of National Geographic's The Long Road Home at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles on Monday. 

Schwarzenegger and Shriver happily posed with their three oldest children (27-year-old Katherine, 26-year-old Christine and 24-year-old Patrick) on the red carpet.

Patrick stars as Sergeant Ben Hayhurst in the mini-series based on Martha Raddatz's book, which relives "Black Sunday" on April 4, 2004, when a platoon from Fort Hood, Texas, was ambushed in Baghdad. 

Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

Related: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Look Happier Than Ever Reuniting for Daughter Katherine's Birthday

An eyewitness tells Et that the family was all very supportive of Patrick at the event. "Arnold was in great spirits, chatting with others in the theater before the screening," the eyewitness says, adding that the former California governor seemed "proud" of his son...

Christina Aguilera is gearing up for a special performance at this year's American Music Awards.

ABC and dick clark productions announced on Monday that the 36-year-old singer will pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston and her work in The Bodyguard for the film's upcoming 25th anniversary. The tribute will feature the most memorable tracks from the movie's soundtrack.

"Whitney herself stated in 2001 that Christina Aguilera sang the best version of her song 'Run to You,'" the Estate of Houston said in a statement. "It is with great appreciation and honor that she is returning to participate on the American Music Awards for a special tribute honoring the 25th anniversary of The Bodyguard. Whitney said that Christina is without a doubt one of the best voices she enjoyed in this generation of music. From the Estate of Whitney E. Houston, we thank you with great joy!"

Aguilera released her own statement, exclaiming her appreciation...

Tarek and Christina El Moussa split after seven years of marriage last year, but the Flip or Flop star says he’ll always have good relationship with his ex for the sake of their two children.

“The kids are the most important thing,” Tarek told People on Saturday while attending the American Cancer Society Giants of Science Gala in Los Angeles.

He added, “If mom and dad can’t get along it affects the kids, so mom and dad better get along.”

Related: How Christina El Moussa’s Split from Ex Tarek Has Changed Her: ‘If Something’s on My Mind,...

Donald Glover is about to add a second son to his brood!

The Atlanta creator and star took home two Emmys Sunday night for his work on the show, including the trophy for outstanding comedy actor. In his acceptance speech for the latter, he announced he and his partner Michelle — whom he thanked for loving him even with “how crazy I get” — are expecting baby No. 2.

“I want to thank my baby, my son, for just being the joy in my life,” said Glover, 33. “I want to thank my unborn son — we’re listening to Stevie tonight.”

People spoke to Glover’s parents backstage,...

With his failed marriage finally behind him, Mike Shouhed is ready for the next chapter of his life.

People caught up with the Shahs of Sunset star ahead of Sunday’s season 6 premiere, and he opened up about how he’s moved on since finalizing his painful divorce from Jessica Parido last fall — and whether the two are still in communication.

“I feel at peace,” says Shouhed, 38. “It was a very difficult time of my life. Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows it’s never fun. It’s emotionally and mentally draining, and there was an overwhelming feeling...

The month of June has been flying by quicker than I can even believe, as we’re already a week out from the end of the 2017 Dances With Films festival, which took over the historic Chinese Theater in Los Angeles earlier this month. During Dwf, I had the opportunity to catch several intriguing genre films, including Devil’s Whisper, Inheritance, Imitation Girl, and Central Park, and here’s a summary of my thoughts on these four flicks:

Devil’s Whisper: There are a few aspects that I enjoyed about Devil’s Whisper, but unfortunately in the end, a somewhat predictable conclusion coupled with some hokey dialogue ends up derailing the supernatural story from becoming anything beyond “it’s fine.”

Co-writer/director Adam Ripp admirably takes the road left traveled in Devil’s Whisper (especially in relation to other recent possession-related movies), as we follow a teenager named Alex (Luca Oriel...

Later today, writer/director Tyler Savage’s psychological thriller Inheritance will celebrate its world premiere at the 2017 Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles. Daily Dead had the opportunity to speak with Savage earlier this week, and he discussed the inspirations behind his story, collaborating with his stellar ensemble, and more.

Look for more on Inheritance and some of the other great film selections at Dwf 2017 in the coming week.

Let's start at the beginning, Tyler. Can you discuss what inspired your story for this, because it's a slow burn, but I love that stuff. I love any movie that pulls the layers back a little bit, and slowly reveals its hand. Obviously, family is the core theme to this movie, but I would love to hear about what inspired your approach. It's a really fascinating look into the things that bind us to these really horrific tragedies.

Tyler Savage: Well,...

The legendary Kane Hodder, whose film contributions are many, but is most known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th Part VII, Friday the 13th Part VIII, Jason Goes to Hell, Jason X), has a documentary coming out about his intriguing life called To Hell and Back, and a new clip from the film has been released. Also: details on the Sdcc 2017 exclusive Twin Peaks sign, Central Park and Inheritance Dances with Films screening info, release details on the Camera Obscura soundtrack and White Raven release.

To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story: "In a candid moment, Robert Englund reveals that horror films used to not garner much respect among the film industry, but is now “a go-to, popcorn ingredient in the soul of Hollywood.” Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) describes stories of Kane’s strong relationship with his fans, while Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter...

It’s going to take more than a pending divorce to stop Flip or Flop stars Tarek and Christina El Moussa from slaying on the red carpet together!

The amicable exes showed up together in coordinated outfits and walked the red carpet at the Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Watch: Christina El Moussa Talks 'Flip or Flop's Future & Her Dating Life

Christina wowed in a cute black mini dress with flared skirt and sheer long sleeves, while Tarek sported a classic black tuxedo.

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Earlier this month, the former couple -- who have two children together -- signed on for an eighth season of their Hgtv hit show, Flip or Flop.

News: Christina and Tarek El Moussa Sign on for Season 8 of 'Flip or Flop' Amidst Divorce

Christina addressed their friendly working relationship while speaking with Et in March. "We're actually getting along really, really well right...

Christina Grimmie's family was moved to tears Saturday as the late former The Voice and YouTube singer was honored at the Humane Society of The United States' annual star-studded To The Rescue! benefit in Los Angeles. Christina, 22, was signing autographs for fans in a theater in Orlando, Florida last June when a man shot her. She later died in a hospital. At the benefit, Rachel Platten, who Christina had supported on tour, performed her hit "Fight Song" as a tribute to the star. A video montage of her was also screened and guests became teary-eyed. Christina's mother Tina Grimmie, father Bud Grimmie and brother Marcus Grimmie, who...

The Lipstick Under My Burkha will premiere as the opening film of the International Film Festival of Los Angeles this week was announced as an official Hollywood Foreign Press Association Screening of the film.

The Hollywood Foreign Press association has chosen the Lipstick Under My Burkha opening night screening at the International Film Festival of Los Angeles, to be an officially qualifying screening for the Golden Globe Awards. This is a huge honour for the film as it means Lipstick Under My Burkha is now eligible for the Golden Globes.

The Golden Globes, the prestigious film and TV awards in America, is run by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

“We are honored that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has chosen our opening night film, Lipstick Under My Burkha, to be an official Golden Globes qualifying screening. The director of the film will now have the opportunity to properly plan a...

Exclusive: Tech company lands official distribution partnership.

Qube Wire has become the official distribution partner for the 15th annual Indian Film Festival Of Los Angeles (Iffla) that kicked off on Wednesday night.

The new digital cinema distribution service from Qube Cinema will manage DCPs and Key Delivery Messages (KDMs) of all film screenings throughout the festival.

The digital platform will act as a centrally operated hub for all content, transforming the distribution process and ensuring KDMs are targeted to the correct screens.

At last month’s CinemaCon, the company announced the latest enhancement to its key management and Dcp delivery service, Wire Safe, which allows enterprise customers to have their keys stored on a Qube Wire Hardware Security Module (HSM) within their own premises.

Rajesh Ramachandran, president of Qube Cinema said: “We are extremely delighted to partner with Iffla, which is a prestigious platform to showcase Indian films globally.

“Qube Wire’s unmatched level of security, comprehensive...

Lisa Marie Presley and her estranged husband, Michael Lockwood, both showed up in court on Wednesday in Los Angeles, California.

The hearing was over whether Presley -- who was dressed in a loose-fitting black pantsuit and white blouse that she paired with dark lipstick -- should have to pay Lockwood's attorney fees and other costs related to the court case. While the two do have a post-nuptial agreement from 2007, the judge ultimately ruled that Presley pay her ex $50,000 in increments of $10,000 monthly for reasonable fees and court costs, which includes some attorney fees, until a trial date is set in order to determine the validity of the post-nup.

Watch: Priscilla Presley Says Lisa Marie Presley's Daughters Are in Her Care Amid Legal Battle With Estranged Ex

Lockwood -- who showed up to court with bleached blonde hair down to his chin and a gray suit and tie -- sat at the same table with Presley, while...

From sequins to 18th-century ruffles, Aladdin’s James Monroe Iglehart is about to embark on another dream: playing the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton. On Sunday, Feb. 19, Iglehart will take his final bow as the Genie on Broadway before moving up four blocks from the New Amsterdam Theatre on 42nd Street to the coveted Richard Rodgers Theatre on 46th, where he’ll join the cast of the Alexander Hamilton musical starting mid-April.

While the Genie was famously voiced by Robin Williams in the 1992 animated film, Iglehart has been playing the part since Aladdin’s 2011 out-of- town tryouts in Seattle, which eventually landed in Toronto for a pre-Broadway run in 2013. Night after night, the actor has received roaring applause for his show-stopping rendition of “Friend Like Me,” a number that surely helped him win the 2014 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

“It’s the best feeling in the world...

Mildred Pierce

Blu-ray

The Criterion Collection 860

1945 / B&W / 1:37 flat Academy / 111 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date , 2017 /

Starring Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden, Ann Blyth, Bruce Bennett, Lee Patrick, Moroni Olsen, Veda Ann Borg, Jo Ann Marlowe, Butterfly McQueen.

Cinematography: Ernest Haller

Art Direction: Anton Grot

Film Editor: David Weisbart

Original Music: Max Steiner

Written by: Ranald MacDougall from the novel by James M. Cain

Produced by: Jerry Wald, Jack L. Warner

Directed by Michael Curtiz

James M. Cain’s 1941 novel Mildred Pierce offers a venal and self-destructive view of America not with a story of respectable bourgeois society, not the criminal underworld. A de-classed, suburb-dwelling nobody fights her way onto the social register by using men and by hard work… and then watches as her obsessive goals blow up in her face In Cain’s worldview it’s every woman for herself. He drags in an odd personal theme,...

Amicable exes? Christina and Tarek El Moussa stepped out together on Thursday in Los Angeles, making this the first time the pair had been photographed since they released a statement to Et about their split earlier this week.

Watch: 'Flip or Flop' Star Christina El Moussa's New Man Revealed -- He Witnessed Tarek's Gun Incident

The estranged spouses met for coffee, looking casual, with Christina in jeans, boots, and an olive green jacket and Tarek wearing a black T-shirt and jeans.

They were photographed embracing briefly before leaving the parking lot separately. According to Hgtv, the former couple will continue to work together on their reality series, Flip or Flop.

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“We admire and appreciate Tarek and Christina’s great work on Flip or Flop.When it comes to matters related to their own family, we respect their privacy and honor any decision that works best for them and their children," the network...

Soon-to-be dad of three David Arquette is giving all the baby-rearing credit to his pregnant wife Christina at the moment.

“She’s doing good. It’s not easy, it’s so hard. I think the second pregnancy is a little harder than the first. She’s got morning sickness on this one,” the actor, 45, told People Wednesday at the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and SAG-aftra World Aids Day Panel event in Los Angeles.

Adds the Scream alum, whose son on the way will join 2½-year-old big brother Charlie West, “Being pregnant and watching a little rascal that’s firmly in...

Kim Kardashian West fell victim to a horrific gunpoint robbery in Paris early Monday morning. And though the nightmarish incident wasn't caught on camera for her reality show, many of the star's famous family's scariest brushes with crime and pranks gone awry actually have been.

Kim in particular has been the target of several high-profile incidents ranging from simply startling to legitimately criminal.

Just days before this week's armed robbery, she was the target of known celebrity prankster Vitalii Sediuk, who attempted to kiss the reality star's rear end as she stepped out in Paris (days earlier, he'd grabbed model...

Kim Kardashian West fell victim to a horrific gunpoint robbery in Paris early Monday morning. And though the nightmarish incident wasn't caught on camera for her reality show, many of the star's famous family's scariest brushes with crime and pranks gone awry actually have been. Kim in particular has been the target of several high-profile incidents ranging from simply startling to legitimately criminal. Just days before this week's armed robbery, she was the target of known celebrity prankster Vitalii Sediuk, who attempted to kiss the reality star's rear end as she stepped out in Paris (days earlier, he'd grabbed model...

Kim Kardashian West fell victim to a horrific gunpoint robbery in Paris early Monday morning. And though the nightmarish incident wasn't caught on camera for her reality show, many of the star's famous family's scariest brushes with crime and pranks gone awry actually have been. Kim in particular has been the target of several high-profile incidents ranging from simply startling to legitimately criminal. Just days before this week's armed robbery, she was the target of known celebrity prankster Vitalii Sediuk, who attempted to kiss the reality star's rear end as she stepped out in Paris (days earlier, he'd grabbed model...

Stars: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O’Hagan, James Ransone, Alla Tumanian, Luiza Nersisyan | Written by Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch | Directed by Sean Baker

As a concept, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Tangerine sounds like an overambitious student film project. Filmed entirely on iPhones, we follow the travails of Sindee-Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez), a transgender sex worker looking for her pimp boyfriend after she discovers he’s been cheating on her with a “white fish” (a cisgendered white woman). In practice, however, it turns out to be one of the most energetic, audacious and raucous comedies of recent years.

We first meet Sindee in Hollywood on Christmas Eve, having just finished a stint in jail, buying a donut to share with her best friend Alexandra (Mya Taylor), who’s plugging a big performance at a local bar later that night. Alexandra lets slip that her...

Glamour, palm trees, and surgically perfected bodies define Los Angeles in the eyes of the world, but beneath that artificial sunshine there are people and places that never find themselves portrayed on screen. People on the bus, on the not-so-pretty streets, in the neighborhoods that no one’s ever hear of, in those places that have stories that are never told. Even Hollywood, as plastic as it’s often depicted, has areas that have not yet been gentrified and in which people outside the norm are also allowed to be beautiful in their own way. It’s here that director Sean Baker found the stars of his riotous and perfectly acted latest film “Tangerine,” and where he shot it.

At the center of it are Alexandra (Mya Taylor) and Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez), two transgender sex workers on Santa Monica Boulevard who struggle to get by while dealing with heartbreak, revenge, and their dreams. Their story, which takes place on a sunny California Christmas eve, exists in the real world without embellishments and its driven by their hilarious banter that's always based on uncompromising sincerity. It's in this sort of uncontrollable environment that Sean Baker found beautiful accidents as his camera, or better said his iPhone, recorded the characters interacting with the city.

We had a chance to talk to Sean Baker about the making of one the year’s best film and a standout at the most recent Sundance Film Festival.

Aguilar: "Tangerine" shows us a side of Los Angeles we rarely see in film, far from all the glamour and artificial beauty. I know the streets where Alexandra and Sin-Dee exist. I've taken those buses, those trains, and been to those places. It feels very real and vibrant in an unpretentious way. Why did you want to tell this singular L.A. story?

Sean Baker: I'm originally from New York and I spent most of my life there, so when I came out to L.A. I was surprised to find that most of L.A. hasn't been shot out. I thought that the studios would have covered L.A. for the last 100 years, but then I realized there is a whole city south of Pico where there are these subcultures or communities that haven't been focused on whatsoever, and also wonderful locations. For example, I told everybody, "I don't want to make this film unless we can lock down Donut Time," because it's such a landmark. Thank god my great producers Darren Dean and Shih-Ching Tsou were able to lock Donut Time. I've fallen on love with Los Angeles and I love to explore it myself. If I'm telling an L.A. story I want to tell a fresh L.A. story and show places that haven't been shown before.

Aguilar: How rough was it to shoot out there in the wilderness of the city? You only have control of your equipment and your actors, everything else is alive and moving without you having power over it.

Sean Baker: I'm kind of used to that because I did it with "Prince of Broadway" and I did it with "Take Out." With those two films I kind of had to accept the fact that there was going to be obstacles, but that those obstacles would lead to happy accidents. If I have a bystander who is stepping into the frame sometimes that would work, as long as we get their permission and get releases everything is fine. I'm open to that. I like the lack of control sometimes. I think that leads to a lot of interesting things, plus I edit my own films, so I almost like to edit from a documentary point of view. It keeps me awake and keeps me surprised in the edit when every take is different and there are new things to be seen on every scene.

Aguilar: You have to two incredible leads in Mya and Kiki, but also two leads who have big personalities. Was it a challenge at first to work with actresses that didn't have much experience or none at all?

Sean Baker: They were as professional as professional could be from day one. I was so incredibly lucky to have found Mya and Kiki. They started impressing me one or two days in. I realized how great they were. I didn't even know they were going to be that great. With a film like this, even though it's scripted and you know where you are going, you kind of still have to find it while you shoot, and then you find it again in the edit. I was going into the shoot knowing that if they weren't good enough I was going to focus on the characters around them or I was going to give them less dialogue. That's how I was going to do it, but then when they started impressing me after the first day I was like, "Why not? They are stealing the show every time, let's roll with it."

Aguilar: Even though the film is a sense dialogue-heavy it feels very vibrant throughout. The only quiet moment is when Kiki sits by the Vermont station to consider her next move. Did you feel like you needed that calm beat before the madness was unleashed?

Sean Baker: In that scene, I didn’t know I was going to be marrying the Beethoven track to it at that moment. I just said, “This is a moment in which I’m going to slow thing down.” It was the quiet before the storm. We already had a shot of adrenaline in the beginning and this was going to be the second shot of adrenaline right after this quiet scene. I basically said, “Look, let’s just take a moment and allow the audience to breathe a little bit.” I told Kiki, “Sorry, you are gonna have to smoke like 10 cigarettes,” because we needed to get every angle possible. I should have gotten even more coverage. I wish I had more coverage.

Aguilar: You weaved in hilarious comedy within this story about two marginalized characters. Was finding that tonal balance difficult? The humor is just so clever. There are lots of quotable material in the film like “You didn’t have to Chris-Brown the bitch”or the whole part about "real fish."

Sean Baker: [Laughs] That was really just because when I was in my research process and I’d be hanging out with them, it was like going to a stand up comedy routine. They were so funny, and they would always finish each other's sentences. They would set up jokes and then deliver a punch line. I realize there is so much humor in that world because the women use that humor to cope. They use it to get by. We all use humor in our lives to get through, but they do so especially because they are sex workers because they have to be. They’ve been so marginalized they don’t have other opportunities. They are faced with discrimination, with danger, and with violence on a regular basis. They have to use humor just to cope and I witnessed this. I thought that if I didn’t inject that humor in the story it would be dishonest.

Aguilar: How did the Armenian driver who lives a very traditional lifestyle at home and finds solace in these transgender girls come about? It certainly adds another layer of complexity to the story.

Sean Baker: The actor, Karren Karagulian, this is my fifth time working with him. I love him. He is great, but he is underrated. This industry hasn’t noticed him yet. He doesn’t even have an agent and yet he’s been the lead of three films now. This is due to the racism of the industry, but I’m hoping that this is the film that finally breaks him in because he is so good. I approached him and said, “Look I’m making a film about two transgender sex workers in Los Angeles, how can we incorporate you? Or how can we find a character for you?” He said, “Look there is a huge Armenian community in L.A, I’ll be a cab driver who is into one of them.” I said, “There we go.” [Laughs]. He is New York-based, so he came out and through his connections I was able to get the stars of Armenia. Alla Tumanian, who plays the mother in law, is a classic actress from Armenia. Arsen Grigoryan, who plays the other cab driver that rats on him, he hosts The Voice over in Armenia. He is our biggest celebrity in the movie. It was really interesting to work with some of the stars of Armenia, such seasoned talent.

Aguilar: Will it ever play in Armenia since you have names that are recognized there? Or is it too non-traditional in terms of its themes to play there?

Sean Baker: Yeah, that’s the thing. We are hoping that it plays at the Golden Apricot, which is their film festival, but we are still not sure.

Aguilar: Out of Sundance most of the talk about the film was related to how it had been shot on an iPhone. Have you gotten to a point where you want to talk about the actual film and not mechanics of how it was made?

Sean Baker: Yeah, I’m sort of sick of it at this point. What started out as a budgetary thing has become sort of a gimmick and it’s not, but it is a selling point at the same time so we can’t dismiss it. Some critics have gone as far as to say that subtextually the fact that we are shooting on this accessible device works with the subject matter about these women who might not have the means to shoot any other way. I’m just happy that it’s accepted and that we were able to find our aesthetic. We were sort of forced into it but I’m happy with the look of the end product. I come from the school of thought that feels that if you can shoot film, you should shoot film. I’m still in that Christopher Nolan, Tarantino thing.

Aguilar: Save film!

Sean Baker: Yeah! If I had the budget I would have shot it on film but then I probably wouldn’t have made the same movie.

Aguilar: Did you ever image that "Tangerine" would go as far as it has or did it catch you by surprise? Despite all the iPhone talk, reviews have been stellar and people seem to really connect with the film and its humor.

Sean Baker: No, I thought that it might have the same acceptance as my last film "Starlet," the critics liked it and it won the Altman Award, but it’s still under the radar and people are still finding it on Netflix. I thought it would be the same, but this one seems to have a bigger impact. I thought it was going to divide critics more and so far it hasn’t really done that. People really seem to accept it, which is a great thing. My hope is that with the trans movement being such a big part of the zeitgeist that Mya and Kiki can really parlay this. That’s the hope.

Aguilar: Do you think it’ll be difficult for them to find more acting jobs after this?

Sean Baker: That’s my fear, but at the same time I’m hoping that with the industry realizing that diversity it so important they may be offered more roles. They are talented enough to play anybody. It doesn’t just have to be a trans role. I’d love to see both of them take on anything. That would be the ultimate success for this film.

Aguilar: They are both amazing, colorful, and brimming with authenticity. How did you find them? I'm sure raw talent like this didn't come from traditional casting.

Sean Baker: You have to put in the time. With “Prince of Broadway,” which is the film I made before ”Starlet,” we spent a year in that district and everybody kept on telling us to find Prince Adu. “Find Prince Adu, he’ll like you. He’ll work with you,” and when we did, it all worked out. He was enthusiastic and he wanted to make the movie with us and everything worked out. In this case I tried to keep that in mind, “If I can just find that one person who is enthusiastic enough.” Then, only two weeks in, we went over to the Lgbt center and there was a courtyard, Mya was about 40 feet away and I saw her and thought, “She has a look. There is something about her. She is the one who stands out in the crowd." We went up to her and introduced ourselves. Next thing you know she was doing what Prince did, she had that enthusiasm. She was like, “I want to make this film with you!” We exchanged information and we started going from there. That’s how it happened and then she brought Kiki to the table. This is also something I haven’t said enough, Mark and Jay Duplass were very supportive. They found us the money to make it. When nobody else was stepping forward they were the only ones that said, “We’ll help you make this film.”

Aguilar: They are like the indie film godfathers.

Sean Baker: Exactly!

Aguilar: I have my own theories about this, but why did you decide to title the film “Tangerine”? Is it the sweet and sour nature of the two leads?

Sean Baker: Yes, you got it [Laughs]. Is that and it's also the color. The sense and the fruit you get from the color of it. I didn’t want to go with a literal title. I’m sick of those. Film is the only art form where we feel we have to title our stuff literally. Musicians don’t have to title their songs literally. It can be more about what’s conjured up when you think of a word. In this case for some reason tangerine just kept sticking and we kept on going back to that.

"Tangerine" is now playing in Los Angeles at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood and in NYC at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema...

Magnolia is attending Filmart in Hong Kong March 23 – 26 with an exceptionally strong package of festival films from Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize winner “The Wolfpack” and “Tangerine” by the Duplass brothers, Tiff’s “Best of Enemies”, SXSW’s “The Wrecking Crew” to smart horror films and their own special productions. Just look at their line-up. Don’t you want to see every one of them? Well, you can if you live in U.S. As they have the domestic rights to them all. For available rights, see their page in Cinando

"The Wolfpack"

2015 Sundance Grand Jury Prize

Directed by Crystal Moselle

Locked away from society in an apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Angulo brothers learn about the outside world through the films that they watch. Nicknamed the Wolfpack, the brothers spend their childhood re-enacting their favorite films using elaborate homemade props and costumes. With no friends and living on welfare, they feed their curiosity, creativity, and imagination with film, which allows them to escape from their feelings of isolation and loneliness. Everything changes when one of the brothers escapes, and the power dynamics in the house are transformed. The Wolfpack must learn how to integrate into society without disbanding the brotherhood.

"Xx" (In Production)

Directed by Sofia Carrillo, Mary Harron Karyn Kusama, Jennifer Chambers Lynch, Jovanka Vuckovic

Produced by Magnolia Pictures, Xyz Films ("Tusk," "The Raid") and Dwjuan Fox

Xx is a new Horror anthology with a gender twist - all segments will be helmed by female directors and will start female leads. The directors have been given free creative rein within budget and time constraints, but all of the segments themselves will involve the horror genre.

"Results"

Directed by Andrew Bujalski ("Computer Chess")

Cast:: Guy Pearce, Cobie Smulders, Kevin Corrigan, Giovanni Ribisi, Anthony Michael Hall, Brooklyn Decker

Recently divorced, newly rich, and utterly miserable, Danny (Kevin Corrigan) would seem to be the perfect test subject for a definitive look at the relationship between money and happiness. Danny’s well-funded boredom is interrupted by a momentous trip to the local gym, where he meets self-styled guru/owner Trevor (Guy Pearce) and abrasive yet irresistable trainer Kat (Cobie Smulders). Soon their three lives become intertwined, both professionally and personally.

"Tangerine"

Directed by Sean Baker ("Starlet")

Cast: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O’Hagan, Alla Tumanian, James Ransone

It’s Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn’t been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.

Executive produced by Mark and Jay Duplass

"Satanic" (In Production)

Directed by Jeff Hunt ("Fringe," "CSI," "Person of Interest")

Produced by Lawrence Mattis (Circle of Confusion) and Michael Moran (MarVista Entertainment)

"Satanic" follows a group of college students visiting sites from Los Angeles’ “Satanic Panic” era. They follow the creepy owner of an occult store home, only to find themselves saving a suspicious girl from an apparent human sacrifice. Only this “victim” turns out to be much more dangerous than the cult from which she escaped.

"Best of Enemies"

Directed by Morgan Neville ("20 Feet from Stardom") and Robert Gordon

Featuring Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley, Jr.

In 1968 ABC hired two towering public intellectuals to debate each other during the Democratic and Republican national conventions - William F. Buckley, Jr. and Gore Vidal. Like rounds in a heavyweight battle, they pummeled out policy and personal insult—cementing their opposing political positions. Their explosive exchanges devolved into vitriolic name-calling. It was unlike anything TV had ever broadcast, and all the more shocking because it was live and unscripted.

"The Wrecking Crew"

Directed by Denny Tedesco

Featuring Interviews with: Cher, Dick Clark, Brian Wilson, Nancy Sinatra

Six years in a row in the 1960’s and early 1970’s, the Grammy for “Record of the Year” went to Wrecking Crew recordings. The film tells the story of the unsung musicians that provided the backbeat, the bottom and the swinging melody that drove many of the number one hits of the 1960’s. It didn’t matter if it was Nat “King” Cole, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, The Monkees, The Byrds or The Beach Boys, these dedicated musicians brought the flair and musicianship that made the American “west coast sound” a dominant cultural force around the world.

"Iris"

Directed by Albert Maysles ("Grey Gardens," "Gimme Shelter")

Produced by Laura Coxson, Rebekah Maysles and Jennifer Ash Rudick

Iris pairs legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even at Iris’ advanced age, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire.

New NCIS Los Angeles season 5,episode 18 spoiler promo clip hit the net. Last night, CBS released the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 18 of season 5, and it appears to be very intense and intriguing as the L.A. squad gets involved in a huge shootout during a dangerous missile investigation, and more. The episode is titled, "Zero Days." In the new episode 18, Eric is going to be the key witness when a computer systems expert is attacked by people wanting info that can be used to redirect a missile. The NCIS: La team are going to get brought onto the scene to decipher if the computer system that controls Russian missiles is at risk after Eric overhears his friend, a computer systems expert, getting attacked during online game play. In the meantime, Kensi will get real shocked when a familiar face from her past,...

New NCIS Los Angeles season 5,episode 18 official spoilers,plotline revealed by CBS. Recently,CBS released the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 18 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Zero Days," and it sounds like things will get very intriguing as the L.A. team tries to crack a Russian missile case, and more. In the new,18th episode press release: Eric is going to be the key witness when a computer systems expert is attacked by people wanting info that can be used to redirect a missile. Press release number 2: The NCIS: La team is going to get called in to determine if the computer system that controls Russian missiles is at risk after Eric overhears his friend, a computer systems expert, being attacked during online game play. In the meantime, Kensi will be shocked when a familiar face from her past, shows up in Afghanistan.

New NCIS Los Angeles season 5,episode 8 intense spoilers & clips hit the net. Last night,CBS released the new spoilers and sneak peek/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 8 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Fallout," and it appears to be very interesting and intense as more major action goes down, the NCIS team could get subjected to criminal charges, and more! In the new "Fallout" episode, Hetty's past is going to end up, coming back to haunt her when a nuclear detection device is stolen and an attack on Los Angeles is imminent. When an anti-terrorism device is stolen, the team will have to quickly find the suspect and the device before an attack is made against Los Angeles. In the meantime, Hetty will end up, realizing the case is bringing her back to someone from her past. Guest stars are going to feature: Reggie Austin...

New NCIS Los Angeles season 5,episode 8 official spoilers/plotline revealed by CBS. Recently,CBS served up the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 8 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Fallout," and it sounds pretty intriguing as Hetty will face demons from her past ,and more. In the new,8th episode press release: Hetty's past is going to come back to haunt her when a nuclear detection device is stolen and an attack on Los Angeles is imminent. Press release number 2: When an anti-terrorism device is stolen, the team is going to have to quickly find the suspect and the device before an attack is made against Los Angeles. In the meantime, Hetty will realize the case is bringing her back to someone from her past. Guest stars will feature: Reggie Austin as a Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Denis Martin, David de Lautour as Roy Kessler,...