Amanda Micheli: Celebs Rumors

Halftime feels like a more intriguing prospect than some of the recent concert tie-ins to feature J-Lo’s juniors. The film, directed by Amanda Micheli, focuses primarily on the run-up to Lopez’s performance at the 2020 Super Bowl and covers Lopez narrowly missing out on an Oscar nomination for her lauded performance in Lorene Scafaria’s 2019 film Hustlers. Lopez’s reasons for releasing a documentary are understandable: her three-decade career has been mired by professional and personal criticism.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“They’re coming out of the woodwork!”Jennifer Lopez is gushing in delight as an impromptu flash mob breaks out — to the tune of “Jenny From the Block,” naturally — on the red carpet of “Halftime,” her new documentary that opened the 2022 Tribeca Festival. “Only in New York,” she said, letting out a “woo.”the woman of the hour, @jlo, watching in delight as a flash mob breaks out on the red carpet at the #Halftime world premiere pic.twitter.com/vHxShRTTxx— Rebecca Rubin (@rebeccaarubin) June 9, 2022Wednesday’s world premiere doubled as a homecoming, of sorts, for the global icon, who grew up only a few blocks from the United Palace in Washington Heights, where the movie played to 3,000 mostly maskless and always enthusiastic audience members.

Woah! Jennifer Lopez showed off her famous figure in a barely-there dress at the premiere of her Netflix documentary Halftime during the Tribeca Film Festival.

making its long-awaited return to in person red carpets and screenings.MORE: Robert De Niro and Benjamin Millepied suit up for new Ermenegildo Zegna campaignThe film debut of choice for its exciting opening night was none other than Jennifer Lopez' highly-anticipated Halftime documentary, which follows her multi-decade career with a focus on her Super Bowl Halftime performance in 2020.HELLO! had the opportunity to attend the global premiere, and exclusively spoke with the one and only Robert De Niro about his hopes for the festival – looking out for guests as he revealed fears over returning to public gatherings.WATCH: The trailer for J.Lo's Halftime documentaryMORE: Meet the hotelier! Robert De Niro's luxury hotelsThe Academy Award winner founded the iconic festival in 2002 alongside Jane Rosenthal, who was also in attendance, and Craig Hatkoff, in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Lower Manhattan, in hopes of sparking a cultural and economic revitilization in the city.As he presented JLo's movie, he made note of the parallel between the emotional reason behind the festival's inception and how as it makes its return to in person gathering for the first time since the pandemic, he once again felt the urge to reinvigorate the New York film community.Robert was in good spirits during the red carpet, looking dapper in a blue polo shirt and gray jacket, and while he was excited about the incredible turn out, he couldn't help but express concern over the crowds.

“Thank you so much for coming I didn’t plan to say anything. I was going to sneak out,” said Jennifer Lopez from somewhere near the stage but hard to spot at the end of Halftime, the Amanda Micheli documentary on the iconic pop star that opened the 21st Tribeca Festival Wednesday night.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticFor reviewers, it’s become a cliché when writing about a soft-pedaled, fan-service pop-star documentary to refer to it as an infomercial. The cliché isn’t always wrong.

Jennifer Lopez hits the red carpet in a hot, sheer cutout dress for the premiere of Halftime during opening night of the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on Wednesday (June 8).

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed award-winning filmmaker Amanda Micheli, the day before the world premiere of her latest documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Tribeca Festival, the event that wants to offer something for everyone, returns Wednesday with its sprawling collection of features and shorts, live music, TV, podcasts, games, and AR/VR. The annual New York City-set fest has moved mostly back indoors this year, but will feature nods to 2021 like free outdoor screenings and an online edition, Tribeca At Home. A rich documentary slate tackles abortion, press freedom and the rise of social media. There’s a first-time award for environmental impact and a series of talks with Blackhouse Foundation centered on POC storytelling.

Bennifer knows every good greeting as a couple starts with a kiss. This week the couple was photographed while meeting at Soho House in West Hollywood, and Ben Affleck had a big smile on his face when he saw his future wife, Jennifer Lopez approaching him for a hug and kiss.JLo looked effortlessly glam with her classic hoops and sunglasses in an olive green dress and fun fur purse.

Jennifer Lopez will see in her documentary Halftime how the singer, actress, and businesswoman reacted after failing to secure a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2020 Oscars for her role as Ramona in Hustlers.The visibly devastated star is seen sobbing after learning that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences didn’t consider her. “It was hard.

Sharing her story. Jennifer Lopez is ready to open up about the more challenging side of fame in the first look at her Halftime documentary.

Tribeca Festival announced the lineup for this year’s Talks and Reunions, which features discussions with notable actors, artists, entertainers, and more.Tribeca will also present the second annual Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award to acclaimed actor, author, and activist, Common. He will be joined in conversation with New York Times writer Charles M.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Jerry and Marge Go Large,” a comedy starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening, as well as new films from directors Lena Waithe and Ray Romano, will premiere at this year’s Tribeca Festival.As previously announced, the 2022 edition of the Tribeca Festival will kick off on Wednesday, June 8, with the world premiere of “Halftime,” a new Netflix documentary centering on Jennifer Lopez.See the full lineup below:OPENING NIGHTHalftime (United States) – World Premiere. A new Netflix documentary film that follows global superstar Jennifer Lopez, as she reflects on her milestones and evolution as an artist, and navigates the second half of her career continuing to entertain, empower, and inspire.

Seeing things from a new angle. Fans of Jennifer Lopez will get to see the performer like never before thanks to Netflix’s documentary Halftime.

Let’s get loud because there’s a Jennifer Lopez documentary heading to Netflix! Halftime, directed by Amanda Micheli, “serves as the kickoff to the second half of Lopez’s life, as she lays bare her evolution as a Latina, a mother, and an artist, taking agency in her career and using her voice for a greater purpose,” according to the streaming giant.On her Instagram, Jennifer, 52, wrote: “It’s just the beginning. Halftime, a @Netflix Documentary about Jennifer Lopez, releasing June 14.”Details about Jennifer Lopez’s engagement ringThe documentary will offer an “intimate peek behind the curtain revealing the grit and determination that makes Jennifer Lopez the icon she is, from her performances onscreen and on stages around the world, to her Super Bowl Halftime show, to the recent Presidential inauguration.”Halftime is set to premiere on the opening night of the 2022 Tribeca Festival (June 8) in New York ahead of its global release on Netflix.

Jennifer Lopez will kick off the 2022 Tribeca Festival with the world premiere, an upcoming Netflix documentary that follows the superstar as she reflects on personal and professional milestones and figures out how to navigate the second-half of her career as she prepares to perform at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show. The film directed by Amanda Micheli will debut on Wednesday, June 8 at the the United Palace in Washington Heights, Manhattan, before being made widely available to Netflix viewers on Tuesday, June 14. “It's just the beginning,” Lopez shared on Twitter while announcing the film’s debut. It's just the beginning. Halftime, a @Netflix Documentary about Jennifer Lopez, releasing June 14.

The Jennifer Lopez documentary Halftime will open the 2022 edition of the Tribeca Festival unspooling in NYC June 8-19.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJenny from the block will return to her old stomping grounds.The 2022 edition of the Tribeca Festival will kick off on Wednesday, June 8, with the world premiere of “Halftime,” a new Netflix documentary that promises to inject some serious star wattage into the annual celebration of movies and media. The movie follows Jennifer Lopez as she reflects on her career as a global recording star and movie icon.