Premiere - Mean Girls: An Empire State Building illumination ceremony

By Mulder, New York, Empire state building, 10 january 2024

On Wednesday evening, the Empire State Building was decked out in its finest shades of pink for an extraordinary illumination ceremony, celebrating the long-awaited U.S. release of Mean Girls. In partnership with GIRLS, INC, the event was a true visual statement of support for the empowerment of young women. The captivating images of this magical evening are now available on our Flickr page, bearing witness to the splendor and elegance with which the Empire State Building was transformed into a bright pink jewel, lighting up the New York night sky.

Distinguished guests at the exclusive ceremony included key figures from Mean Girls, including writer, producer and star Tina Fey, alongside Renée Rapp, Angourie Rice and Christopher Briney. Their presence added an extra touch of sparkle to an already memorable event.

The iconic pink lighting of the Empire State Building symbolized much more than just a cinematic celebration. In partnership with GIRLS, INC, the initiative underscored the importance of supporting and promoting education, empowerment and equal opportunity for young women.

Mean Girls, with its powerful message and incisive humor, perfectly embodies the values of GIRLS, INC, inspiring young women to be themselves and pursue their dreams without compromise. The Empire State Building, dressed in pink, becomes a dazzling symbol of this alliance between the entertainment industry and the promotion of female autonomy.

The film promises a unique cinematic experience with an eclectic cast, including Angourie Rice, Auliʻi Cravalho, and the brilliant Renée Rapp as Regina George. The story follows Cady Heron, played by Angourie Rice, a new student plunged into the ruthless social hierarchy of high school, accompanied by Regina George and her sidekicks, offering a captivating mix of comedy, drama and social satire.

The choice of Renée Rapp to play Regina George is no small one. Already distinguished in the world of theater and music, her brilliant Broadway performance of the iconic role has reinforced her reputation as a rising star. In addition to the stage, Renée Rapp has also conquered the music world with the release of her EP "Everything to Everyone" in 2022, followed by her full-length album "Snow Angel" in 2023.

Mean Girls benefits from the involvement of Tina Fey as writer and producer, as well as the return of Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin to rework the songs from the musical. Bill Kirstein's cinematography and the remarkable cast, which also includes Jenna Fischer and Busy Philipps, are generating a great deal of enthusiasm for this project.

As the release date approaches, anticipation for Mean Girls reaches fever pitch, buoyed by the excitement of the new generation of Plastics, led by the dazzling Renée Rapp. The film promises to be a memorable addition to the franchise, reminding fans why Mean Girls became a cult comedy. See you on January 12, 2024 to discover this refreshing new version of a story already cherished by entire generations.

Discover the official photos on our Flickr page

Synopsis :
Tina Fey gives a new twist to the 2000s cult comedy Means girl. New student Cady Heron finds herself rubbing shoulders with the elite of the social food chain, the popular girls known as "The Plastics", led by their queen Regina George and her underlings Gretchen and Karen. But when Cady gets a crush on Aaron, she doesn't immediately realize that she's made a big mistake, and her new bestie quickly turns into an enemy. Cady decides to overturn the established order with the help of her loser friends, Janis and Damian. Staying true to yourself while making your way through the ruthless high school jungle: that's quite a program, and you've got 2 hours.

Mean Girls
Directed by Arturo Perez Jr., Samantha Jayne
Screenplay by Tina Fey
Based on Mean Girls by Jeff Richmond, Nell Benjamin, Tina Fey
Produced by Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey
Starring Angourie Rice, Auliʻi Cravalho, Reneé Rapp, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika Vandanapu, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows
Cinematography : Bill Kirstein
Music by Jeff Richmond
Production companies : Paramount Players, Broadway Video, Little Stranger
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date : January 10, 2024 (France), January 12, 2024 (United States)