Palm Springs, CA, Aug. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It was an evening dubbed by attendees as, "a night from the playbook of Palm Springs' past," as Hollywood's elite stepped out of stretch limos to walk the red carpet on Thursday evening for the premiere of the romantic and action packed comedy "Hit & Run," produced by Palm Springs residents Kim Waltrip and Jim Casey of KIM & JIM Productions.
Reminiscent of the days when Hollywood's big hitters used to escape to the Desert hide-a-way for lavish parties and premieres, Hit & Run's invite-only screening hosted more than 300 attendants at Regal Cinema Theatre in Palm Springs to watch the film's stars Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell in their best comedy yet. Casey and Waltrip were joined on the red carpet by the film's co-director David Palmer and Producer Nate Tuck. Following the premiere, party-goers joined the cast and crew for an exclusive after-party at the Stadium Club in Rancho Mirage.
"Last night was a beautiful display of support for, not only the film, but for the arts in the Coachella Valley," said Waltrip. "And it was heartwarming to be embraced by this community on such a grand scale."
Palm Springs did indeed welcome and celebrate the producers by naming August 23 "Kim & Jim Day," in their honor, and handing a proclamation to both during the evening's red carpet.
"Receiving the proclamation from the City of Palm Springs, declaring "Kim & Jim Day," speaks volumes about how much they value the accomplishments by constituents who work hard. I am deeply touched and forever grateful," said Casey.
"Hit & Run" is the story of a former getaway driver who risks his life and his witness protection program identity to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles. On their way, Charlie Bronson, played by Shepard, finds himself chased by the feds and members of his former gang.
The film is not the first A-list event for the producers. This event, however, goes down as one of their favorites.
"Hit & Run was an incredible experience to be a part of, with a dynamic group of individuals who made it happen," Casey said. "We look forward to continue producing solid films."
And, that's just what's in store for the dynamic duo.
KIM & JIM Productions is in post-production for the movie "Old Days." Written and Directed by Hit & Run actor Michael Rosenbaum who stars with Danielle Bisutti, who joined the producers on the "Hit & Run" red carpet.
"We are currently filming 'Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby His & Hers' starring James McAvoy, Viola Davis, William Hurt and Jessica Chastain," added Casey. "We look forward to more Palm Springs premieres."
The community built by movie stars, appears it might just be returning to its roots with the arrival of Kim & Jim Productions in Palm Springs.
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