World War Z + Links to Competitions (Australian Premiere, June 9)

Brad Pitt has added Sydney to one of the pit-stops to his premiere tour for the big budgeted post apocalyptic movie, World War Z, produced by his production company, Plan B. The movie comes out in theatres June 20.

Paramount Australia has just updated that the premiere would be held at The Star Event Centre, marking the first time The Star holds a movie premiere. Located on the rooftop of The Star, the venue boasts a million dollar view of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline, with up to 4000 patron capacity. The Event Centre has held lavish dinners, award functions and conferences. Most recently, it was transformed for Seal's Soul 2 concert and a gala buffet on Mother's Day.

Event: World War Z Australian premiere

Who: Brad Pitt and director Marc Foster

Location: The Star Event Centre

Date: Sunday, June 9, 2013

Time: from 4pm

How:

Despicable Me 2 (Australian Premiere, June 5)

Sydneysiders couldn't seem to get enough of Hollywood celebrities. After last week's Great Gatsby red carpet gala with upcoming World War Z premiere, Steve Carell (of The Office and Evan Almighty fame) is heading to Sydney to promote his latest movie, Despicable Me 2, showing on theatres June 20.

Event: Despicable Me 2 Australian premiere

Who: Steve Carell and Miranda Cosgrove

Location: eVent cinemas Bondi Junction

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Time: TBA

How:

Review: The Great Gatsby (Sydney Premiere, May 22)

Last night's The Great Gatsby premiere in Sydney was a glorified media event through and through. The fans almost seemed like an afterthought at the event hosted by Hoyts Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park, Sydney, though still needed in the background to provide more buzz to the movie, showing on theatres May 30.

Fans lined up early to brave the rain, which didn't stop one minute throughout the event and ponchos were distributed right before the red carpet started. With the rainy weather having been forecasted early in the week, setting up a tent on the red carpet would have solved the problem altogether, not to mention cut down the costs of hundreds of umbrellas that were used that night to shield stars and guests from the heavy pour. And the wide green bush decor, while aesthetically pleasing and conceptually relevant, also made it much more difficult for fans to take pictures with the stars.

Anyways. On to the red carpet.

BAZ LUHRMANN

The Gatsby crew clearly ignored the red carpet rule no 1: Arrive fashionably late. Baz Luhrmann and wife, Catherine Martin, who designed the costumes in the lavish production of the classic American novel, were among the firsts to step on the red carpet and excited the fans.

The Moulin Rouge director sported an all white tux by Brooks Brothers with a black bow tie and with the slick tux and grey hair, he  reminded us of Anderson Cooper, weirdly enough. Seemingly in good mood, perhaps due to encouraging box office number ($140 million as of now), Baz took numerous pictures with fans though he did skip us to pose with a tall guy standing on our right. Obviously being vertically challenged in the red carpet is a big disadvantage.

CATHERINE MARTIN

Catherine trailed off behind her husband, gracefully posing with fans and taking time to sign. She donned a gorgeous and weather appropriate black velvet Prada coat with daisy prints, bright red lipstick and equally bright smile. We asked her which character's costume she loved designing most and she smiled proudly, "All of them, they are my babies!"

(Ssshh, it's Daisy's right?!)

ELIZABETH DEBICKI

She stepped out of the car, in a sleeveless black cashmere top with ankle length floral organza dress from Dior and pulled back blonde hair. If you think she looked pretty with a short black bob in The Great Gatsby previews, she was even more beautiful and statuesque in person.

The eyes were lively and the smile was megawatt for the cameras, though when the flashes were off, it was replaced with a sullen look that said 'I'm not here for this'. After signing and posing with a couple fans, she started to crouch down to pose with us but at her handler's notice, went to take a picture with a guy at earlier line. When she returned, we asked again nicely but she, pretended not to hear us in the quiet corner, slid away to the red carpet. After all, those were the cameras that matter.

JOEL EDGERTON

Seven Steps to an Awesome Red Carpet Experience

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With The Great Gatsby premiere hitting up Sydney tomorrow, here is a short guide on how to have a successful red carpet experience, brought to you by Chris Pine's fine backside. 'Successful' in our dictionary means you get to meet, take a picture or get an autograph from your favorite celebrity. Maybe even strike up a short conversation.

1. WHERE? WHEN? WHAT? WHO? HOW?
For news and competitions on the next red carpet events in Sydney, keep an eye on the Facebook and Twitter pages of eVent Cinemas George Street, eVent Cinemas Bondi Junction, Paramount Australia and Universal Studio. On the other hand, we make it easy for you by doing all the work, so you can just follow us @sydneyredcarpet and always stay updated ;)

2. TIMING.

Red carpet for movie premieres generally starts at 6pm, with the movie screening at 7pm.  Depending on the popularity of the event, the first queue starts as early as 1pm. We suggest to come around 3 - 4pm to secure a great spot alongside the red carpet, meaning you will have a chance to take pictures or ask for an autograph.

Be prepared to wait and stand for a long, long time. You can expect the stars to arrive fashionably late, often around 6 to 6.30 pm.  Personally, unless you win a double pass to the premiere, we would not book a ticket to the movie on the same night because then you'll be worrying about being late to the theatre and having to pass through the crowds to get in and not the important bits, like how dashing Zachary Quinto looks in that blue tux.

3. LOCATION.

Update: Leonardo DiCaprio canceled sydney appearance.

In sadder news, Leonardo DiCaprio has canceled his much anticipated Sydney premiere of The Great Gatsby due to a change in schedule after clubbing with French supermo attending premieres in both New York and Cannes. Darn those pesky schedules. 

No worries though, as the Inception star has visited Sydney numerous of times and has fostered close relationship with Echo Entertainment Group, which manages The Star Sydney Casino & Hotel. Perhaps he would bring his celebrity entourage with him again for the New Year's celebration? One can only hope!

The rest of Gatsby cast, sans Isla Fisher, are still scheduled to walk the red carpet on May 22 at Hoyst Entertainment Quarter, Sydney.

Character poster c/o Dream Movie Cast

The Great Gatsby (Australian premiere, May 22)

Event: The Great Gatsby Australian premiere

Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Time: 6.45pm screening

How: