By Juan Markos
Hollywood, California (The Hollywood Times) 05/16/2024
I attended the premiere of Drag Me To The Movies at the legendary World of Wonder in Hollywood, California last night. I had the opportunity to interview some of the show’s stars. I interviewed Ginger Minj (RuPaul’s Drag Race S7, All Stars S2, S6), who was hilarious and told me all about her two episodes. One of the episodes, A Star is Spawned, is a parody of A Star is Born with Lady Gaga. There have been many renditions of this story over the years, and this is my absolute favorite. In fifteen minutes, it takes you to a crazy place that is hell-bound and nonstop laughter. I had the opportunity to interview several attendees.
I interviewed Mayhem Miller (RuPaul’s Drag Race S10, All Stars S5, S6). She was out of drag, so she was unrecognizable. She told me this was her first acting gig and that she was very excited about it.
Next up was Daniel Franzese (House of Laughs, Yass Jesus!), and we discussed the Mean Girls musical and his Ted Talks on the Teddy Talks with Daniel Franzese on the Growlr Live app during the long-forgotten pandemic.
Lastly, I got to interview the amazing Angeria Paris Vanmichaels, who told me about her upcoming season of All Stars season 9. I had interviewed her in the past, and she was as charismatic as always. She says this season of All Stars, we’re going to see more elevated looks since the girls brought the money this season. I’m super excited and can’t wait to see her in it and the whole season of Drag Me to The Movies.
Here is the interview video:
The event took place at the World of Wonder Studios, situated along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The event was attended by beloved drag queens Trixie Mattel, Ginger Minj, Symone, Gigi Goode, Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Crystal Methyd, etc. as well as comedians and entertainers Daniel Franzese, George Kotsiopoulos, Naomi Grossman, and many more.
Drag Me to the Movies premiered on May 15, with new episodes dropping weekly only on WOW Presents Plus in the US.
Watch the official trailer
Event and Photo Highlights include:
Hot red carpet looks from Trixie Mattel, Ginger Minj, Gigi Goode, Crystal Methyd, Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, George Kotsiopoulos, and more
A jaw-dropping performance from Ginger Minj
A first-look screening of the first two episodes of Drag Me to the Movies
Trixie Mattel poses with her longtime assistant Brandon Lim
Attendees celebrating the culmination of drag culture and classic Hollywood films
World of Wonder guests enjoying House of Love cocktails and mocktails and movie theater popcorn
Here are some photos courtesy of Jasten King on behalf of World of Wonder (World of Wonder hosted the premiere screening event of Drag Me to the Movies at the World of Wonder Theater in Los Angeles, California on May 15, 2024)
Here are some photos courtesy of Kayla Oaddams on behalf of Getty Images
About World of Wonder:
World of Wonder (WOW) has reshaped international pop culture, earning 33 Emmys, inspiring two Oscars, creating global network WOW Presents Plus across 190 territories, and bringing drag culture to the world stage via RuPaul’s Drag Race and DragCon. WOW’s pioneering television portfolio includes other smash-hit franchises like Million Dollar Listing. Their film division WOW Docs produces groundbreaking documentaries including Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, Party Monster, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. WOW also operates YouTube channel WOWPresents, music label World of Wonder Records, the WOW Podcast Network, and year-round international live events. Co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato have been profiled in Variety’s Reality TV Impact Report and Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Producers in Unscripted. Honors for their trailblazing work include the IDA Pioneer Award, Realscreen’s Global 100 list, Banff’s Impact Award, and the OUT 100. In 2022, World of Wonder was ranked #2 among film and TV powerhouses in Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies.
About “Drag Me To The Movies”
A star studded cast of queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race parodies your favorite blockbuster hits, transforming the movies you love in a whole new gender bending way. Premiering exclusively on WOW Presents Plus May 15, the series will see fan-favorite queens from across the Drag Race franchise parody blockbuster features. The full line-up of featured titles includes: Verse Btm Gun (“Top Gun”), A Star is Spawned (“A Star is Born”), Spider-Lady of the Evening (“Spider-Man”), The Silence of the Prada (“The Devil Wears Prada”//“The Silence of the Lambs”), Yelling Loudly (“Scream”), The Real Housewives of the Red Onion (“Knives Out”), The Wizard of Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent (Wizard of Oz), and Showgirls and Sensibility (“Showgirls” // “Sense and Sensibility”). The series stars Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Shea Couleé, Jimbo, Crystal Methyd, Kelly Mantle, Mayhem Miller, Jaymes Mansfield, and Daya Betty.
