9th Annual ‘Filming Italy Los Angeles' Set To Showcase The Best of Italian Cinema From February 26-29, 2024
The 9th edition of Filming Italy Los Angeles Festival, honoring the absolute best of Italian cinema and furthering the collaborative relationship between Hollywood and Italy, has set its kick-off event for Monday, February 26th at Aero Theater in Santa Monica with a special screening of Django, starring legendary actor Franco Nero, who will be in a...
A.O.C. in Brentwood Presents La Festa Della Donna in Celebration of the Italian Festival of Women
In celebration of the Italian Festival of Women in March, Restaurateur Caroline Styne and Chef Suzanne Goin present La Festa della Donna on Monday, March 11, 2024, at A.O.C. in Brentwood. Caroline has invited her special guests Mariarita Grasso of Azienda Agricola Filippo Grasso and Alice Bonaccorsi of Azienda Agricola Alice Bonaccorsi, Italy. Also...
Song and Culture: An Italian Perspective
When: Saturday, April 6, 2024 Program: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Reception: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Where: Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research at Chapman University This year’s edition of the Italian Perspective series is a unique opportunity to learn about the influence of Italian song culture throughout various periods, styles,...
Marvel studios’ D’Esposito honored by the Russo Brothers
Louis D’Esposito is one of the primary producers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the co-president of Marvel Studios. His family is originally from Torre del Greco, Naples, and two of the franchise’s greatest directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, are also of Italian heritage. Along with their sister, Angela Russo-Otstot, they have conceived and org...
Italy Meets L.A.: PLEASURES Teams Up with Soccer Icons AC Milan for Fourth Kit Collab
Italy’s recent widespread influence in Los Angeles—and the city’s influence on the world—has now reached the pitch. European soccer icons AC Milan have announced a fourth kit collaboration with L.A.-based brand PLEASURES, with the two designed iterations slated to be used in two separate games—against Napoli and Monza on Feb. 11 and 18. The designs...
Evviva Hollywood! A cinematic night to remember
It’s a new day in Tinseltown. Italian Americans, of Hollywood, are, from now on, to be rightly recognized for their important contributions to cinema. New filmmakers are to be encouraged to make short films with themes related to the Italian American experience. Enter the Russos. Film directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, along with their sister, Angel...
LAFC sign Italian center back Lorenzo Dellavalle
LAFC have signed Italian youth international defender Lorenzo Dellavalle from their MLS NEXT Pro team through the 2026 MLS season with an option for 2027, the club announced Wednesday. The 19-year-old center back played in Juventus' youth system before joining LAFC2 last August and appearing in three matches. "Lorenzo is a talented young defender,...
Russo Brothers Align Hollywood Stars to Launch New Vision of Italian American Storytelling on the Big Screen
Italian American leaders and entertainment industry luminaries came together this week to support the launch of the new Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum. RBIAFF, developed in collaboration with Italian Sons and Daughters of America, is a fellowship program that offers production grants to emerging filmmakers who seek to create storie...
Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini returning to LAFC as player development coach
Former Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini was hired as a player development coach by Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, one month after his retirement as a player. The 39-year-old spent the previous 1 1/2 seasons with LA. He will work with coach Steve Cherundolo and his assistants. Chiellini made 117 appearances for Italy, playing in...
Golden Globe 2024, Italian-American Paul Giamatti wins Best Actor
After six nominations, Paul Giamatti has won the third Golden Globe of his career. During the 81st Golden Globes Awards ceremony held, as usual, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell presented Giamatti with the award for his performance in The Holdovers. In the film, Giamatti plays the role of a history professo...
Russo Brothers’ Italian American Filmmaker Forum Gives Inaugural Renaissance Award To Louis D’Esposito
AGBO announced today that Louis D’Esposito will be presented with the inaugural award at the Russo Brothers’ Italian American Filmmaker Forum Event on January 18. The Renaissance Award celebrates outstanding contributions to Italian American heritage and the entertainment industry. This is the first annual event for the Russo Brothers’ Italian Amer...
Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini announces his playing retirement from LAFC at 39
Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has retired from professional soccer after a 22-year career. The 39-year-old Chiellini's decision was announced Tuesday by Los Angeles FC, his club for the past 1 1/2 seasons following 17 years at Juventus. Chiellini also announced his decision on social media, calling his career "the most beautiful and intense jo...