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GRUDGE MATCH -STALLONE VS DE NIRO – WORLD PREMIERE

21 Dicembre 2013 | by Audrey World News

Audrey Tritto and Sylvester Stallone on the Fours Seasons Hotel NYC

The first time I heard about the new Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro motion picture Grudge Match was in June. I was in Beverly Hills, where I was scouting for a location to shoot a screenplay that I had been working for the last year.

With Mr. Monty Shadow, one of Sly’s long-time friends, we stopped by to greet the Stallone family that lives in a secluded area in the Hollywood Hills far from prying eyes. Once we were there, Sly secretly showed us the first images from the upcoming movie Grudge Match.

Six months later, I attended the world premiere of the movie at the Tribeca Film Institute in New York. I remember the atmosphere being so exciting and the Big Apple was overflowing with a magical Christmas spirit which made the day even more special.

As I was getting ready for the big night and I recall picking out a red dress as a tribute to boxing. I completed the look with a sleeveless coat from Dior, Orciani gloves, Versace leggings and Casadei shoes.

We picked up Sylvester on our way to the Tribeca Film Institute and we all left in black SUVs – Hollywood style. Driving through New York’s Avenues by night with the police’s sirens flickering was unforgettable. It felt like being in a movie!

On the Roads of New York Ciity – Times Square

Inside the Ziegfeld Theatre, people were waiting for Sly on the Red Carpet.

After De Niro spoke to the media, he entered the movie theater that hosts the biggest movie screen in New York City.

Although the room was dark, I couldn’t resist having a look around. I was surrounded by world class actors and celebrities, whose movies I used to watch with amazement and admiration.

Again, I felt like I was living someone else’s life, or actually living inside Woody Allen’s “The Purple Rose of Cairo” where the characters leave the big screen to enter real life.

“Grudge Match” is a beautiful and funny comedy – it has the potential to become as epic as “Rocky” and “Raging Bull”. All of the guests were enthusiastic and Kim Basinger was as beautiful as ever.

After the screening, we all went to the after party and danced the night away in a beautifully decorated room that was inspired by the theme of the movie. It certainly was a night to remember.