Cinespia Announces Hollywood Forever Cemetery Screenings for Rest of July and August

Cinespia, LA’s favorite cinematic experience presented by Amazon MGM Studios, has announced an additional film screening for July along with their August lineup at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The addition will be a free screening on July 10 of the upcoming Prime Video series “Sausage Party: Foodtopia.” August kicks off at Hollywood Forever with “Bridesmaids”, followed by “True Romance,” “My Old Ass,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Cinespia will also be bringing back their annual “slumber party” on August 17.

“We’re thrilled to expand our summer lineup with special screenings of ‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ and ‘My Old Ass’ from our presenting sponsor Amazon MGM Studios,” said John Wyatt, Founder of Cinespia. “Our August schedule will feature fan favorites, highlighted by my favorite night of the year — the annual Cinespia Slumber Party. This year, we’re excited to present a Kirsten Dunst double feature showcasing some of her best work with ‘Bring it On’ and ‘The Virgin Suicides.’”

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What began with a screening of “Strangers on a Train” for a few hundred people has become a Los Angeles institution, hosting hundreds of thousands of moviegoers on the famed Fairbanks Lawn. Now the most popular outdoor cinema event in Southern California, Cinespia is celebrated by fans and filmmakers for hosting a relaxed, off-beat experience. Welcoming up to 4,000 moviegoers per night, guests are invited to bring their own blankets, food, and drinks (including beer and wine), before settling in under the stars for a classic (and sometimes campy) cinematic experience. The magic of Hollywood’s most memorable moments is heightened by the roar of the crowd and movies on the big screen. Every screening also features world class DJ talent to keep the crowd buzzing before and after the main event.

See the list of screenings below. Language comes courtesy of Cinespia.

Wednesday, July 10th – “Sausage Party: Foodtopia” (FREE screening)

Get FORKING ready! Cinespia invites you to relish the good times with a FREE special screening of Prime Video’s upcoming animated series “Sausage Party: Foodtopia.” Based off of the 2016 animated feature “Sausage Party,” the series “Sausage Party: Foodtopia” follows Frank, Brenda, Barry, and Sammy as they try to build their own food society. Fans will be given the opportunity to be the main squeeze joining stars Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, and Sam Richardson for the first three episodes of the highly-anticipated series, while enjoying free tasty treats, fun photo opps and other special surprises.  It will be a night to remember!

Get ready to be served! “Sausage Party: Foodtopia” will premiere on July 11 on Prime Video. 

Saturday, August 3rd – “Bridesmaids“

Girls just wanna have R-Rated fun in the comedy classic that took the box office by storm. RSVP to a night of unbridled laughs starring a hilariously unforgettable ensemble cast and a rollicking party to match. Bring your plus one and then some, and we’ll supply the DJ sets, delicious grilled food, Wine/Beer Bar, and everything else to make Hollywood Forever more wiley than the best bachelorette party.

Saturday, August 10th – “True Romance“ 

Grab your ride or die for a candy-colored Bonnie and Clyde extravaganza! Rev up for high-voltage action and prismatic pulp romance written by Quentin Tarantino, directed by Tony Scott, and starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette. Love is a blast with a film fave, DJ dance party before and after the film, beer and wine bar, and surprises. Stash your suitcase at home and bring a picnic. Have your pie and eat it too!

Friday, August 16th – “My Old Ass“

“My Old Ass” is a fresh coming-of-age story directed and written by Megan Park, featuring an ensemble cast including Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, and Kerrice Brooks. The film, produced by Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara, and Steven Rales, follows the free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) as she embarks on a transformative journey after an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings her face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). As her older self starts dispensing advice and warnings, Elliott is forced to reevaluate her views on family, love, and her summer plans.

“My Old Ass” is set to release exclusively in theaters on September 13.

Saturday,  August 17th – “Bring it On” + “The Virgin Suicides” (Kirsten Dunst Slumber Party!) 

Live the Lux life with two Kirsten Dunst classics for our annual slumber party! Jump for joy when Bring it On brings cheer-squad goals to the yard. Playground love takes center stage at midnight with Sofia Coppola’s debut masterpiece The Virgin Suicides. Category is Night of a Thousand Kirstens, so come dressed to impress for our Free dreamy Photo Booth. DJ sets celebrate the best of Y2K joy and midnight moods in honor of the star du jour, an A-lister *and* indie darling supreme.

Saturday, August 24th – “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

Scream for Summerween with Tim Burton’s holiday mash-up masterwork! You don’t know Jack until you’ve experienced the spooky classic at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, with a festive Free Photo Booth, holly jolly candy and concessions favorites, and an Oogie Boogie dance party you’ll have to see to believe.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.cinespia.org.

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