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New Indie Film “Rescue” Raises Awareness Of Child Abductions
Last Updated on October 1, 2025 by Daily News Staff
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AJLO Productions just released its first indie movie film in Arizona depicting a fast thinking father, determined mission to save his kidnapped daughter before she is lost forever.
As Jake and Leah are trying to cope with their loss and get their lives back to normal as a new family of two, their lives are turned upside down when Leah is kidnapped and being sold to the cartel.
New Indie Film “Rescue” Raises Awareness Of Child Abductions
MESA, AZ /24-7PressRelease/ — Jason Lohman, his wife Kimberly and their actress daughter, Alexa have formed a production movie company called AJLO Productions. They created their first indie feature film called Rescue. Jason plays a lead as the father, Jake, and his daughter Alexa plays a lead as Leah, Jake’s daughter. In the film, Jake loses his wife and oldest daughter to an unfortunate accident. As Jake and Leah are trying to cope with their loss and get their lives back to normal as a new family of two, their lives are turned upside down when Leah is kidnapped and being sold to the cartel.
Once Jake learns of Leah’s abduction, being trained in martial arts and an ex veteran, he instinctively pursues the kidnappers. With bold, brazen determination, he sets out on an arduous and harrowing quest only to find himself one step behind the kidnappers with Leah captive in their clutches. Jake soon discovers his daughter being handed over to the cartel by the kidnappers and does what any father should do, rescue her.
What inspired Jason Lohman to do a film of this nature emanated from a 2019 news article that he read involving a child abduction and trafficking bust in Mesa, Arizona. This crime being so close to home and having a young daughter were instrumental in the vision for this movie. Jason wanted to make his first feature film to help bring awareness to the growing problem of child abductions and trafficking, and how fast a child can disappear in only a moments time.
Rescue was released in 2022, and its official website (and Facebook fan page and IMDB page) has all the details where one can see this feature film. This film made its run through the film festival circuits and won approximately seven awards and honorable mentions. Alexa Lohman won the “Best Young Actress” award and Jason Lohman won “Best First Time Director” and “Best Producer” awards. The onscreen connection as father and daughter was easy to portray given that they are real-life father (Jason Lohman) and daughter (Alexa Lohman).
It is important to this film’s crew and cast members that this indie film (filmed in Arizona) will raise awareness of the seriousness of the child trafficking and abductions. Understandably, this film depicts some rather intense and dramatic moments. It was necessary to capture the authentic feel of this horrible reality that plays out in our world today.
When viewing this movie, please be sure to see the last scene found after the rolling credits.
AJLO Productions was originally conceptualized by Alexa Lohman at age thirteen. Being a young actress since age seven, she recruited her parents who are self-starter business entrepreneurs and the three of them became a team as Jason proficiently furthered his studies in film and commercial editing, directing and producing.
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Trailer: https://youtu.be/8p31HDKwAMk
Website: https://rescue.movie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RescueMovieFilm
Source: AJLO Productions
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National Star Wars Day, also known as May the Fourth, is a celebration of the Star Wars franchise that takes place annually on May 4th. The day is filled with festivities such as costume contests, trivia games, and movie marathons. Fans of the series can dress up like their favorite characters, watch their favorite movies, and make outer space snacks.
The phrase “May the Fourth Be with You” was first introduced by the Conservative Party in the UK in 1979 to congratulate Margaret Thatcher on becoming the first female Prime Minister. Since then, the phrase has become synonymous with Star Wars Day and is used by fans around the world to greet each other on this special day.
National Star Wars Day was first organized in Toronto, Canada, in 2011, and has since become a worldwide phenomenon. Fans of all ages come together to celebrate their love for the franchise and to honor its creator, George Lucas.
Whether you’re a hardcore fan or just a casual admirer, National Star Wars Day is a day to let loose and have some fun. May the Fourth be with you!
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Heidi Klum Fronts GREY GOOSE “Devil Wears Prada 2” Push Featuring The Devil’s Roast Cocktail
GREY GOOSE is stepping into the spotlight with a new collaboration tied to 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” arriving exclusively in theaters May 1. The French vodka brand is rolling out a multi-platform campaign that blends fashion, film, and cocktail cultureand it’s led by supermodel and Emmy-winning television personality Heidi Klum.
The partnership includes celeb-forward social content, immersive pop-ups, in-theater cocktail activations, and limited-edition packaging inspired by the highly anticipated sequelwhich returns more than 20 years after the original film became a defining pop-culture moment.
Klum stars in an original content piece created with BBH USA, set inside the world of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The spot spotlights The Devil’s Roast, a GREY GOOSE twist on Miranda Priestly’s iconic coffee order from the first film, reimagined as an espresso martini-style cocktail. Klum draws a line between Runway Magazine’s exacting standards and the craftsmanship behind the collaboration.
The Devil’s Roast is positioned as the campaign’s signature serve: made with GREY GOOSE vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, a pinch of salt, and finished with three gold-dusted coffee beans. Fans can try it at GREY GOOSE Devil’s Roast pop-ups in New York City on April 14, 21, and 23 at Zuccotti Park and Manhattan West Plaza, paired with gold-dusted popcorn. Select theaters nationwide will also feature specialty GREY GOOSE cocktails when the film opens.
Additional U.S. elements include New York City out-of-home billboards and a limited-edition GREY GOOSE specialty box available starting April 1 at retailers nationwide.
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Source: GREY GOOSE (PRNewswire, Mar 17, 2026)
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L’Oréal Paris Gets Glam With “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in Oscars-Night Ad Featuring Kendall Jenner and Simone Ashley
L’Oréal Paris teams with The Devil Wears Prada 2 for an Oscars-night ad starring Kendall Jenner and Simone Ashley, ahead of the film’s May 1 release.
Last Updated on April 30, 2026 by Daily News Staff
L’Oréal Paris is stepping back into one of pop culture’s most stylish fictional workplaces.
The beauty brand announced a new collaboration with 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2, launching with a custom commercial set to debut during the 98th Annual Academy Awards. The film hits theaters May 1, and the Oscars-night spot is designed as the first major moment in a broader promotional partnership that will roll out alongside the movie’s theatrical release.
A Runway Magazine-inspired spot, built for Oscars night
Created by Maximum Effort, the ad is a cinematic nod to the world of The Devil Wears Prada 2, recreating the sleek, high-pressure energy of Runway Magazine’s offices with a glossy, fashion-forward edge.
In the storyline, L’Oréal Paris global ambassador Kendall Jenner finds herself at the center of an unexpected mix-up: she’s mistaken for a candidate interviewing to become Miranda Priestly’s new assistant. The spot also introduces one of Miranda’s latest assistants, Amari, portrayed in the film by Simone Ashley, who appears alongside Jenner in the campaign.
The commercial is positioned as both a playful homage to the franchise and a brand-forward moment that connects L’Oréal Paris to the film’s signature mix of confidence, glamour, and sharp humor.
Kendall Jenner and Simone Ashley on stepping into the Runway world
Jenner described the experience as a personal fashion fantasy.
“Spending the day at the Runway office was honestly so much fun,” she said. “I got to live my dream walking past that iconic reception, and what made it even more special was getting to experience it alongside my L’Oréal Paris family. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”
Ashley, who joins the sequel’s cast and appears in the ad as Amari, called the collaboration an extension of a major milestone.
“Working on this film has been a true career highlight and bringing it further to life with this spot with L’Oréal Paris has been so much fun,” she said. “I loved working with both the L’Oréal Paris and Disney teams and can’t wait for The Devil Wears Prada fans to see what we created.”
A multi-pronged partnership at the intersection of beauty and entertainment
L’Oréal Paris says the Oscars-night debut is only the beginning. The collaboration will continue through the film’s theatrical rollout with a series of creative activations designed to celebrate “confidence, glamour, and cultural impact” where entertainment and beauty overlap.
Laura Branik, President of L’Oréal Paris Brand, framed the partnership as a natural fit for a moment that blends fashion, film, and cultural conversation.
“Teaming up with The Devil Wears Prada 2 lets us show up in a moment that defines beauty and pop culture, and at a scale that matches the legacy of the film,” Branik said. “Launching this collaboration on Oscars night, with a spot that pays homage to the story and brings together our global ambassadors Kendall Jenner and Simone Ashley, is a meaningful way to reinforce what L’Oréal Paris stands for: celebrating women who set the standard, on screen and in real life.”
Disney echoed that tone, emphasizing the sequel’s core themes.
“Confidence, glamour, and humor are at the heart of The Devil Wears Prada 2,” said Lylle Breier, EVP, Partnerships, Promotions, Synergy & Events at Disney. “We are delighted to collaborate with iconic beauty house L’Oréal Paris to celebrate the release of the new film in such a stylish and fun way.”
The film returns to Runway, 20 years later
The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives two decades after the original 2006 film became a defining fashion-and-media touchstone. The sequel brings back the original main cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, returning to New York City and the Runway Magazine offices.
The film also reunites director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, while introducing new cast members including Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Kenneth Branagh, B.J. Novak, Simone Ashley, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, and Pauline Chalamet. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman reprise their roles as Lily and Irv.
20th Century Studios’ sequel is produced by Wendy Finerman and executive produced by Karen Rosenfelt, Michael Bederman, and Aline Brosh McKenna. The movie debuts exclusively in theaters May 1.
Where to watch the ad
The L’Oréal Paris Oscars-night spot is available online here: https://youtu.be/HbAbxcPYBMk
For more information, L’Oréal Paris notes that it is the world’s number one beauty brand, available in 150 countries, with a mission focused on empowering women through confidence and self-worth—an ethos the brand says aligns with the cultural legacy of The Devil Wears Prada franchise.
Source: L’Oréal Paris USA press release via PRNewswire (March 15, 2026).
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