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“Without being clinical,” Coplin said during a preopening tour, “we want to create a data-informed, science-informed approach to health and wellness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024

The low-budget New Orleans-set buddy comedy — starring Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah — scored $31 million in ticket sales, topping preopening estimates of about $20 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2017

It is already the third-most-successful show in the museum’s history in terms of preopening ticket sales and has been sold out every day since March 6.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2014

During a preopening tour of the building he indicated the giant carpet in the lobby, designed by his wife, Bonnie Thom, in a range of colors.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2010

A preopening shot was more reminiscent of the squalling & brawling of the corner pool parlor.

From Time Magazine Archive