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Fifty Shades Darker Premiere and Ball Recap and Giveaway

02/06/2017


I had a fantastic time in LA for the Fifty Shades Darker Premiere and Masquerade Ball!

After numerous delays, we got to our cool hotel in West Hollywood to find a really great gift from Universal Pictures with Wine glasses, chapstick, a shirt, The Fifty Shades Darker movie tie-in edition book, a paper mask and virtual reality glasses. So nice!

The next morning, we got up, went to the walk of fame and saw the Hollywood sign and then came back to get ready for the ball!

Look at the billboard on the right, they were EVERYWHERE

I freaked a little in the car because on the way I found out we were supposed to be there early, and as always, I was already late, but luckily only about 10 minutes.

We arrived at the beautiful Vibiana for the ball. Even though they sent masks, they had men and women’s masks in case we needed them, I grabbed extras to give away but couldn’t hold them all night, I did, however get one replica of Ana’s mask to give away. Right when we got through security I saw Colleen Hoover and Tina Reber outside (in leggings, so I know they weren’t coming in) but it was too late to turn around and say hi.

The ball was beautiful! They had Tarot Card readers and magicians, live music featuring one of the musicians from the movie, an open bar and good food, as well as some cool photo booth setups. I was interviewed by Natalie Morales from Access Hollywood and was so excited my wine sloshed out of my glass a little. How embarrassing! But from what my neighbor told me, my husband and I (more him, I was blocked by a feather) were on screen for a second of that interview LOL.

We were in the right place at the right time because first Eric Johnson (Jack Hyde) was right behind me, then the director James Foley, EL James, Dakota Johnson, and Jamie Dornan walked right by me to get to the stage. EL James was beautiful and it made me so sad I wasn’t able to meet her. But I saw Helena Hunting and Debra Anastasia as well as lots of fellow bloggers.

Then we were all shuttled to the the movie in coach busses to the beautiful theater at the Ace hotel. I flitted around a little and met Kim Bassinger, took photos with Jamie McGuire and her daughter, Colleen Hoover and Tina Reber, and Helena Hunting! How exciting! Then the same four, EL, the director, Jamie and Dakota came out to introduce the movie. (See the video below)

 
 
There were no previews. It started with Christian having a flashback to his childhood, and I think people didn’t realize it started because it took a while for everyone to get settled in. I didn’t take notes and was a little buzzed and overwhelmed, plus there was a big, loud a-hole speaking french behind me I wanted to punch, so I will do a quick initial review.

WOW. Fifty Shades Darker was WAY better than the first movie in every single way. It was funnier (way), there was a lot of teasing and sexy smirking going on. The chemistry between Jamie and Dakota was off the charts, where in the first I didn’t really see that.

Speaking of chemistry, holy hell, if they come out with an unrated version, I can’t imagine how much hotter it can be! There was a lot of very hot sex, and I mean…he has his face buried down there several times! How awkward for the actors. (But so hot!) Look for the spreader bar scene…sigh.

From the previews, it looks like this installment is a lot more exciting, action-filled and darker than the first, so I was surprised by the sheer number of sex scenes, But I also found myself smiling and laughing a lot more despite some of the ‘darker’ themes. Christian and Ana’s relationship is much lighter and more romantic. It seems way less formal and they seem much more relaxed together even (and especially) during the sex scenes. And the action never stops. There are really no lulls in this movie, so pee before you sit!

I was never a huge fan of Jamie Dornan for Christian (in fact, I thought Eric Johnson, who plays Jack Hyde would have been way better), but Jamie as Christian completely won me over this time with his sexy smirks and more lighthearted scenes. They were so awkward together in the first and so light and fun together in this, you really bought the relationship.

The only negative I could really find were that there were a couple of scenes that felt a little low on the production quality, a big instance being a firework scene that the fireworks seemed super fake. But I will reserve that judgement till I see it again next weekend, because my husband pointed it out a little late for me to look close enough.

Mr. Ana, who was not a fan of the first (he said it was boring and only girls will like it) said he liked this one a LOT better, but it’s still totally a chick flick.

Fifty Shades Darker follows the book pretty well and most important scenes are there, and it’s very important you stay through the credits!

After the movie, I was chosen with a group of other women to go to the red carpet area and we were interviewed by Universal for use in promotions. But it was cool because we got to take photos there.

All in all, I couldn’t have asked for a better night. Universal went first class all the way! See my video replay of the night:

If you want more, I went live on Facebook:
The next day we woke up to a dreary rainy day, so we hung out at the hotel and I did the social media thing. We were flipping through the TV when I saw the woman who interviewed me at the ball hosting an Access Hollywood show, so I stopped to watch. I didn’t realize she was famous or I would have asked for a photo with her. Well lo and behold, they did a little segment on the ball and I luckily got my phone out to film it, because there we were on TV in the background. It was pretty cool.

 

Then we had our Uber driver take us a scenic way to Studio City where we were headed to see a taping of Man with a Plan starring Matt LeBlanc (Joey from Friends) and Kevin Nealon (I love him). Our driver took us on the curviest canyon road ever, and we got to see all kinds of crazy homes hanging over cliffs, and mansions and amazing views.

Man with a Plan

At CBS studios, they take your phone as soon as you arrive. It was 3:00. Then we head over to the studio, across a big huge lot and wait another hour while they fill all the seats with ticketed people and standbys. I was SO MAD I didn’t try to sneak in my phone, it would have been easy, but really I wish I brought my kindle because sitting there for an hour with no phone was pure torture for me. Luckily we made friends with our neighbors so chatting killed some time.

If you ever do a taping, DRESS WARM. It was FREEZING in there because the hot lights on set will make them sweat.

So they have a warm-up comic who gets the audience all pumped up and teaches us to laugh at basically everything. Then they show a previous episode so we can get familiar and practice laughing. He gave out prizes to the best laughers, had us dancing, and kept us very entertained for the next 5.5 hours. I really enjoyed watching the taping. Each scene was done about 3 times, once we had to redo a scene because they didn’t like the audience reaction. But it was interesting to see how they fix hair and makeup between each take, including adding a little color to Matt’s scalp!

They even served us turkey sandwiches, granola bars and water. Not bad for a free ticket! We were entertained and fed for close to 6 hours on a rainy day, and Man with a Plan has new fans in us.

The next day we got up early to meet family for breakfast, then took an awesome 2 hour tour basically every important tourist spot in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Hollywood and Hollywood Hills. We saw a ton of famous houses, and our guide was totally knowledgable and fun. Those tours may be cheesy but it was pretty awesome with some amazing views.

Then we raced over to the Santa Monica Pier just in time to see the amazing sun set. Holy hell, it was freezing, I had to buy a scarf on the pier! We facetimed my son a lot who plays GTA, so he was totally loving seeing his video game in real life. Every time we would send a photo, he’d say “I ran over a ton of people there!”

See a quick recap of our tour:

There was so much more we wanted to do, like The Getty, Griffith Observatory La Brea Tar Pits and The Grammy Museum, but hopefully we will be back to enjoy it all when Fifty Shades Freed comes out.

One thing I must mention— The Fifty Shades Darker ads cover LA. There is no billboard or ad that comes close to the amount of Fifty Shades ads. You couldn’t turn your head anywhere without seeing a billboard or bus stop plastered with it. Whiskey a go-go had 7 billboards on it, all Fifty Shades. It’s amazing to see how much Universal did to promote one of our own!

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1: A Fifty Shades Shirt (size large) and virtual reality glasses as well as some Ana’s Attic swag.
2: A Fifty Shades Darker Poster, mask, and virtual reality glasses as well as some Ana’s Attic swag.

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  1. Karen Gagnon says

    02/06/2017 at 7:40 am

    How fun, thanks for sharing your experience! My girfriends and I are talking about going next week! =D

    Reply
    • Ana's Attic says

      02/06/2017 at 7:39 pm

      It’s so much better with friends!

      Reply
  2. Maria Malaveci says

    02/06/2017 at 9:12 am

    Planning to go release day February 10th!

    Reply
  3. Lisa M says

    02/06/2017 at 9:15 am

    as soon as possible!!!

    Reply
  4. Christina R says

    02/06/2017 at 9:20 am

    Opening day

    Reply
  5. Jaime says

    02/06/2017 at 9:20 am

    I have already purchased my tickets for Friday night! I leave for Mexico the next day at 5:00 am, but I couldn’t wait until I got back from my trip. LOL!

    Reply
  6. Juli Hall says

    02/06/2017 at 9:21 am

    I’ll probably wait til the buzz goes down or til it comes out on DVD

    Reply
  7. Sue LeBlanc says

    02/06/2017 at 9:23 am

    Oh my God, what an amazing night it looks like you had. I’m a little jealous but so very happy for you!!! I’m planning to go on Valentine’s Day if I can get a ticket.

    Reply
  8. Bonny McDevitt says

    02/06/2017 at 9:31 am

    Right away of course!!!!!!

    Reply
  9. Sue Raymond says

    02/06/2017 at 9:52 am

    I’ve got my ticket for 2/9!

    Reply
  10. Krystal Marin says

    02/06/2017 at 9:53 am

    Love your adventures!!! Hopefully I’ll get to see the movie the week it releases:)

    Reply
  11. jodi marinich says

    02/06/2017 at 10:01 am

    cant wait to see

    Reply
  12. Sofia Iliadi says

    02/06/2017 at 11:09 am

    Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience!
    I’ll go watch the movie on the 9th the 10th and on the 13th! ?

    Reply
  13. Michell Casper says

    02/06/2017 at 12:27 pm

    Looks like a great experience.
    Can’t wait to see with my girlfriends!

    Reply
  14. Megan Baxter says

    02/06/2017 at 1:33 pm

    I plan on going to see the movie the week after it starts showing. Less people. Lol. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  15. Jackie U says

    02/06/2017 at 2:03 pm

    I plan on seeing it sometime in February on my day off, working 12 hours a day…sooooo Very excited for it!

    Reply
  16. Jessica Fish says

    02/06/2017 at 2:39 pm

    I plan on seeing Fifty Shades Darker Valentine’s weekend with my husband. It looks so much better than the first.

    Reply
  17. Susie Rivera says

    02/06/2017 at 2:47 pm

    Got tickets to Thursday’s show with my sister. Then again Saturday morning, my sister and I are taking my Mom. She’s not been to a a movie at a theatre since the late 90’s.

    Reply
    • Susie Rivera says

      02/06/2017 at 2:48 pm

      **to see a movie

      Reply
      • Ana's Attic says

        02/06/2017 at 7:37 pm

        Wow! Good for you!

        Reply
  18. Loraine Oliver says

    02/06/2017 at 2:50 pm

    Thanks for sharing this trip with us! I have my ticket for friday here in Burbank! Thanks for chance!

    Reply
  19. Marcy Meyer says

    02/06/2017 at 3:07 pm

    I hope to see it opening weekend, but we’ll see if it happens.

    Reply
  20. Amy Pollard Woolard says

    02/06/2017 at 3:25 pm

    I hope to go see it on Feb 18th!

    Reply
  21. Marisela says

    02/06/2017 at 4:08 pm

    I plan to go see it this Saturday with my mom and sisters. We are having a girls night out 🙂

    Reply
  22. Rayanna says

    02/06/2017 at 5:21 pm

    Loved that you had such a great time!!! You looked stunning!!!! Thank you for this giveaway!!!

    Reply
    • Ana's Attic says

      02/06/2017 at 7:37 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  23. Carla watkins says

    02/06/2017 at 5:32 pm

    Hoping to see this with my bestest friend asap… Possibly the week after it comes out?

    Reply
  24. Karla valenzuela says

    02/06/2017 at 7:14 pm

    I’m going to see the Movie This friday! There are so many spoilers out there! I need to see it soon!

    Reply
    • Ana's Attic says

      02/06/2017 at 7:38 pm

      Well it’s based on a book everyone knows so you can’t really help spoilers.

      Reply
      • Karla valenzuela says

        02/07/2017 at 1:19 am

        I know I read the books But The clothes the sets etc..

        Reply
  25. Cindy says

    02/06/2017 at 8:27 pm

    I’ll be seeing it Friday at least once.

    Reply
  26. Karoline says

    02/06/2017 at 8:52 pm

    I’m seeing it Saturday afternoon, it’s the absolute earliest my friend and I can go at the same time!

    Reply
  27. Kim Perry says

    02/06/2017 at 9:20 pm

    I’m hoping to see it on the 17th.

    Reply
  28. Margaret says

    02/06/2017 at 9:46 pm

    I am hoping to see it during mid-winter break in a couple of weeks.

    Reply
  29. Jennifer nanna says

    02/06/2017 at 9:54 pm

    So jealous and so excited to see this movie.

    Reply
  30. Keriann Hoover says

    02/06/2017 at 10:10 pm

    I can’t wait to see Fifty Shades Darker. I’m not going until the 17th thanks to work schedules.

    Reply
  31. Kira Kordula says

    02/06/2017 at 10:40 pm

    I cannot wait to see this movie!! Taking the hubby as well lol so glad Mr. Ana liked it too.

    Reply
  32. Tonya Coleman says

    02/06/2017 at 10:58 pm

    I plan to go as soon as my hubby is off to take me. I can’t wait!It sounds like it was an amazing experience.

    Reply
  33. Pam says

    02/06/2017 at 11:01 pm

    My sister and I are going on Friday to see the movie. Can’t wait. 🙂

    Reply
  34. Stephanie Lashbrook says

    02/06/2017 at 11:24 pm

    I don’t usually do to the theater so I will probably do the same thing as the first movie and buy the dvd.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Lashbrook says

      02/06/2017 at 11:24 pm

      *go

      Reply
  35. Melissa Crisp says

    02/07/2017 at 12:52 am

    I will probably go on my bday which is the 16th. Hopefully it won’t be too crowded.

    Reply
  36. Laura Lovejoy-Brunk says

    02/07/2017 at 6:19 am

    What an amazing opportunity !

    Reply
  37. Charlene E says

    02/07/2017 at 10:34 am

    I’ll be seeing Fifty Shades Darker this coming Saturday, February 11th 🙂 Looking forward to it!

    Reply
  38. Marina Skinner says

    02/07/2017 at 6:14 pm

    I’m seeing it Wednesday night 8th February and I’m so excited, my most favourite book!!

    Reply
  39. Carolina says

    02/07/2017 at 8:23 pm

    This is awesome!! I can’t wait to see it!!

    Reply
  40. latisha depoortere says

    02/07/2017 at 10:23 pm

    I can’t wait too see it soon as I can 🙂 Fifty Shades Darker looks like its going too be great!

    Reply
  41. Debbie says

    02/08/2017 at 12:14 am

    Looks like a fabulous ball for a fabulous story. Can’t wait to see it

    Reply
  42. Diana Doan says

    02/08/2017 at 10:25 am

    Whenever I can get my bf to take me. Lol

    Reply
  43. Shannon says

    02/09/2017 at 11:39 am

    Can’t wait to see the movie.

    Reply
  44. Laina Gruver says

    02/09/2017 at 12:34 pm

    The Monday after its release. Kids will be in school and hubs will be at work. Perfect time!

    Reply
  45. jennifer beck says

    02/09/2017 at 2:47 pm

    so much better with friends !!

    Reply
  46. jennifer beck says

    02/09/2017 at 2:48 pm

    and I plan to see it as soon as I can I work week-ends so Tues.

    Reply
  47. Carrie J says

    02/09/2017 at 5:02 pm

    I probably won’t get to see it for awhile. : (

    Reply
  48. Ashley J says

    02/09/2017 at 7:51 pm

    I can’t wait to go FRIDAY to see it!! Darker was my favorite book in the series so fingers crossed it’s amazing!

    Reply
  49. Cyan says

    02/10/2017 at 7:36 am

    I’m going to see it Monday. I can’t wait!

    Reply
  50. Nicole Ortiz says

    02/10/2017 at 5:52 pm

    So jealous.
    Not sure when I’ll be able to go see it!
    Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  51. Angel B-M says

    02/10/2017 at 7:33 pm

    I saw the movie today! I wish I would have seen your tips before I went in. ? it was so hot! Can’t wait for the DVD to come out.

    Reply
  52. SHELLY HAMMETT says

    02/10/2017 at 8:19 pm

    I won’t be seeing it until next weekend

    Reply
  53. Jenn Mcbroom says

    02/10/2017 at 9:39 pm

    So jealous. Thanks for the chance!!

    Reply
  54. Maria Ivy Dalmau says

    02/11/2017 at 12:18 am

    I think I might see it on Valentines Day not to sure yet ?

    Reply
  55. Tami Gochenaur says

    02/11/2017 at 12:42 pm

    Thanks for sharing your experience!! Sounds like it was an amazing time! Thanks for the giveaway chances!

    Reply
  56. bn100 says

    02/11/2017 at 9:27 pm

    no idea

    Reply
  57. LisaVH says

    02/12/2017 at 9:06 am

    I won’t get to see this until my day off Friday.

    Reply
  58. Latifa Morrisette says

    02/13/2017 at 9:17 am

    I saw Fifty Shades Darker on Saturday. I loved it!

    Reply
  59. Allyson says

    02/13/2017 at 1:29 pm

    I’ve seen the movie twice already and plan on going the 15th as well! 🙂

    Reply
  60. Alisha May says

    02/13/2017 at 2:31 pm

    Awesome review! I love it!

    Reply
  61. Alisha May says

    02/13/2017 at 2:33 pm

    I’m not sure when I’m going to go watch it! But, I’m excited to watch it!

    Reply
  62. Melissa Murray Quintanilla says

    02/13/2017 at 4:37 pm

    Of course! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  63. Sara Howell says

    02/13/2017 at 8:26 pm

    Thank you so much for the opportunity. I love love love Fifty Shades.

    Reply

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Day One of @passion.con was AMAZING!!! @passionfli Day One of @passion.con was AMAZING!!! @passionflix is really making this all inclusive weekend so special! Some of these photos include @chrislmckenna from The Will, @toscamusk @mayemusk @melagreenh and @ashleydulaney from Seduction and Snacks, @kbromberg the cast of Driven, and my custom PJs for the pajama party 🤪
#passioncon #passionflix
It was SO GREAT going back to Kristen Ashley’s F It was SO GREAT going back to Kristen Ashley’s Fantasyland world again! I tried to read as slow as possible because I just didn’t want to leave. Though the whole Fantasyland series is best read in order, Gossamer in the Darkness easily stands alone. You don’t have to like fantasy or regency to love this, you just have to love romance. I am so happy to have this as a new addition to one of my favorite series, and now I may have to go and listen to the entire series again.

💻My review: https://anasattic.com/gossamer-in-the-darkness/
📚Read it: https://amzn.to/3LREzx2
🎧Listen: https://amzn.to/3FivudP

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@kristenashleybooks 
#bookreview #kristenashley #romancereads #fantasyromance #romancenovels #bookquote #1001darknights #favoriteauthor #booklover #romancereader #bookstagram #bookish #favoritebooks
“Sometimes, things need to break to be put toget “Sometimes, things need to break to be put together right.”

@catherinecowlesauthor has a way of blending steamy romance, angst, suspense, family, found family, friendship, kids, and a whodunnit into something completely unique and special. Falling Embers may be my favorite yet.

—>Check out my review: https://anasattic.com/falling-embers/
📚Read it: https://amzn.to/3vsTB53
🎧Listen: https://amzn.to/3JMXB5P (Joe Arden and Vanessa Edwin were fabulous!)
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We had some great book and audiobook releases last We had some great book and audiobook releases last month! I have them all listed in one place (hundreds!), as well as a recap list of all of my reviews —> https://anasattic.com/april-2022-recap/

#bookreleases #audiobookreleases #bookreviews #audiobookreviews #romancebooks #romancebookreleases #romancereads #kindle #audible #audibleromance #aprilbooks #aprilrecap
I had no idea how much better it would be! The new I had no idea how much better it would be! The new Kindle Paperwhite is currently on sale for 25% off. If you have a trade-in you get another 20% off plus the value of the trade-in. The new Kindle Paperwhite ended up costing me $59. And it is SO WORTH IT. The screen is WAY bigger, it’s super fast, and the new light really still keeps the pages looking like e-ink with the adjustable warmth.

• https://amzn.to/3LBw2hs •

I will need it for the 6 hour flight to LA for @passion.con  this week!

* Both of these are the same settings for font, size, spacing and brightness.

Book: By Any Other Name by @laurenkatebooks 

#books #kindle #kindlepaperwhite #affiliate #ad #biggerisbetter
The Ravenhood Trilogy by Kate Stewart has a HUGE n The Ravenhood Trilogy by Kate Stewart has a HUGE number of people who are OBSESSED with it. I love Kate Stewart and needed to see what all the hype was about despite it being a long commitment (40+ Hours). In the end, it just wasn’t for me. It was too toxic and I never fell in love with and rooted for the MCs. Maybe I’m just too old? I wanted so much to love this! As much as I hate to sometimes, I review every book I read or listen to.

My Review: https://anasattic.com/the-ravenhood-trilogy/

The Ravenhood Trilogy: https://amzn.to/3vkCNyD
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#bookreview #audiobookreview #honestbookreview #romancebookstagram #booktrilogy #booktok #unpopularopinion
The Other Half of the Grave by @jfrostauthor was e The Other Half of the Grave by @jfrostauthor was everything I could have dreamed of. I was nervous, because I’ve read a few other books that totally changed my opinion of the hero after reading their pov (and not in a good way). I was glad I went into this without a recent re-read of Halfway to the Grave (until after) because I wasn’t comparing the two, and The Other Half of the Grave felt fresh and new. 

I loved reading this almost as much as I loved reading the first book so many years ago, and that’s saying a lot, because I have read thousands of books since, and it still remains a favorite. If you are a fan of Cat and Bones, or you just want to start a new series, I 100% recommend The Other Half of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost.

💻My review: https://anasattic.com/the-other-half-of-the-grave/
📚Read it: https://amzn.to/3LfLOys
🎧Listen: https://amzn.to/3kc3qiF
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#paranormalromance #pnr #romancereads #newrelease #arcreview #bookreview #favoriteseries #catandbones #vampires #jeanienefrost #nighthuntress #booklover #kindle #audible #5stars
NOW LIVE! You don’t want to miss this HOT couple NOW LIVE! You don’t want to miss this HOT couple in their 50s and the rest of the gang from Summersweet Island! With This Fling by @authortarasivec is my first 5+++ Star book this year!
Kindle: https://amzn.to/389abiH
My Review: https://anasattic.com/with-this-fling-tara-sivec/

#bookreview #tarasivec #5stars #romanticcomedy #romancereads #arcreview #newrelease #nowlive #favoriteauthor #oldercouple #midlifelove #bookquote #romancereader #amreadingromance
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