2:49. Her lawyer claimed she had admitted to police that she broke in after they threatened her family with "immigration consequences." The first home they burgled together occurred during the summer after tenth grade, when he claims that Lee suggested they burgle the residence of an acquaintance from Woodland Hills whom Prugo knew to be out of town at the time. The stolen property charge referred to a Rolex watch owned by Orlando Bloom. [41], The Bling Ring, a TV movie documenting the group's activities, aired on September 26, 2011. In an entry posted to her blog in April 2013, she stated that she has been sober since then and has become a counselor interning at the facility. The teens stole more than $3 million in clothing and jewellery. Nicholas Frank Prugo,[6] reported to be a shy guy, transferred to Indian Hills High School after being expelled from Calabasas High School for excessive absences. "[16] On their maiden trip to Hilton's home, Prugo and Lee went alone, having used Google Earth to find a place to access her community via a hill climb. It is eye-opening because these people walk amongst us. Jennifer Grey had a supporting role as Garvey's mother, Iris.[42]. The Bling Lagosians. The Bling Ring is the forth Sofia Coppola film I've seen and certainly for me her greatest. Roy Lopez and Ames had worked together at a restaurant and bar in Calabasas. She had admitted to having received a jacket stolen from Paris Hilton. [7][19], The Bilson burglaries yielded so much in the way of clothes and accessories that members tried to relieve themselves of some of it by selling it at the Venice Beach boardwalk, where they were able to make a few thousand dollars. [10] During her stay at the Century Regional Detention Facility, she occupied the same cell block as Bling Ring victim Lindsay Lohan, but says they never spoke to each other. [5] They found the houses of their targets using Google Maps and website celebrityaddressaerial.com,[7] and determined when the victims would be away by researching their schedules, such as appearances at celebrity events, through websites including Facebook and Twitter. Quiet teenager Marc Hall arrives as a new student at Indian Hills High School in Agoura Hills, California. [31] She is now married to Canadian businessman Evan Haines, whom she met at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, and together they have two daughters, Harper and Dakota.[28]. It is based on the 2010 Vanity Fair article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins" by Nancy Jo Sales, which dealt with a real-life gang known as the Bling Ring. With Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Claire Julien. The Bling Ring also burglarized the home of The O.C star Rachel Bilson several times in the spring of 2009, and took nearly $300,000 of stolen goods. One even believes this happened in order for her to become more charitable -- her comment on "karma" must be heard to be believed. He had previously spent two years in federal prison, having been convicted for drug trafficking in Wyoming at age 22. [6][7][21] Lee, Tamayo, Ames, Neiers, and Lopez were all subsequently arrested for their connection to the burglaries. Simultaneously, Lee was held for "possession of stolen property," with bail set at only $3,000. The Bad Guy Wins: Of a sort, the Bling Ring gets what they wanted all along, fame and media attention. Later, however, he pleaded no contest for selling cocaine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and one count of receiving stolen property. [4] According to fellow burglar Nick Prugo, Lee was obsessed with reality television. [1] During that first burglary, they reportedly discovered $8,000 in cash hidden under a bed. Lee's prison coach, Wendy Feldman, was quoted as saying, "She has taken full responsibility for her actions. Was this review helpful to you? Seeing this, Lee was reported to have instantly turned hysterical, acting as though she were suddenly sick and gagging as though she were going to vomit. The film also features Leslie Mann, Gavin Rossdale, and real-life Bling Ring victim, Paris Hilton. Two weeks after Prugo's confessions, search warrants for the other ring participants were issued by the Los Angeles Police Department. Prugo and Lee began checking the doors of expensive cars parked in their neighborhood to see if they were unlocked on an almost nightly basis. They broke into the homes of several celebrities over a period believed to have been between October 2008 through August 2009. She is reportedly pursuing a career in fitness and nutrition, and has credited her found relationship with God that turned her life around. The collective level of vapidity on display in the Bling Ring might (like totally) reach epic proportions.Award-winning, insightful director, Sofia Coppola, has once again made a film that is highly successful in portraying fame and celebrity ... only this time she has turned the cameras onto those who obsess over and covet the fame and celebrity others have.The Bling Ring is a character study/meditation of a group of people -- based on real life individuals in SoCal -- with NO character whatsoever. TV Estadão. [30], While serving time, Lee participated in a disaster relief training program called Fire Camp. She seemed to be semi affluent as she drove a Lincoln Navigator and was known for getting into fights. Lusciously Lovely Leading Ladies). When Marc mentions that one of his wealthy acquaintances is out of town, Rebecca persuades him to join her in breaking into his house. On April 15, 2010, Ajar was sentenced to three years in jail. Brainless Beauty: Nicki is hilariously vapid. [44][45] The film, which starred Emma Watson (Alexis Niers), Taissa Farmiga (Tess Taylor) and Leslie Mann (Laurie), as well as newcomers Israel Broussard (Nick Prugo), Katie Chang (Rachel Lee), Claire Julien (Courtney Ames) and Georgia Rock (Gabby Niers), also changes the names of the members. She was sentenced on May 10, 2010, to a jail term of 180 days, with an additional three years of probation, and was ordered to pay $600,000 worth restitution to the actor. play_arrow. With the cash, the two go on a shopping spree, affording themselves the luxury lifestyle they admire in magazines. Whereas Lee was reportedly charged with three residential burglary counts, Prugo was charged with seven, each count carrying sentences between 2 and 6 years. He was released from prison on probation after serving one year.[9]. [7][20], The Ring targeted Orlando Bloom's home on July 13, 2009, because Lee wanted the lingerie of Bloom's then-live-in girlfriend (and later ex-wife), Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr. The real Bling Ring stole high-end handbags, jewelry (including Rolexes), designer clothes, shoes, perfume, makeup, art and underwear, among other things. [30] Rather than being sentenced to further time behind bars, she was allowed to live at a luxury rehab facility in Malibu for a year, having been offered her stay free of charge by the facility's owner, who attended her hearing. Bling it on! [27], After learning that Orlando Bloom was willing to testify against her, Neiers agreed to plead no contest to residential burglary. He is befriended by fame-obsessed Rebecca Ahn (Katie Chang). An intelligent little film (not multiplex fare at all),perhaps lacking in depth but with such brilliant surfaces who cares. Title: xx. The stars they targeted included Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom and more. (TV 2003) — IMDb, "The Real Bling Ring: Where Are Those Crazy Hollywood Thieves Now? [7] Prugo and Lee, later accompanied by other members of their group, ended up burgling Hilton's residence at least five different times, mostly of designer clothing and money. HD 2002 179m. Who would leave a lot of money lying around?" Once inside, Prugo served as a lookout near the stairs. [3][4][7][12] According to Prugo, her entire wardrobe consisted of stolen items. Marc … Much of the stolen property belonged to Paris Hilton, whose house was … They discovered a key under the doormat, but then realized it was not needed because the door was unlocked. [29], In December 2010, Neiers was arrested again, this time for possession of heroin. However, he allegedly wasn't granted permission from his superiors to work on the film, and his involvement led to him being investigated. Totally. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/A24subscribeLiving the dream, one heist at a time. The true story of the Bling Ring sounds like something that came out of a Hollywood movie, so naturally it got made into one about five years after the fact. Still, charges against her of conspiracy to commit burglary, burglary, and receiving stolen property were dismissed in light of possible ethics violations on the part of detective Brett Goodkin, the main investigator in the Bling Ring case. Much of the stolen property belonged to Paris Hilton, whose house was broken into several times; though over fifty homes were reportedly targeted.[1][2][3]. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The Bling Ring criminals now may be a bit older and a bit wiser, but they'll always have quite the story to tell. The burglaries had reached a point of normalcy for the ring, so much that Lee even felt comfortable enough to use Bilson’s bathroom during one of the heists. The Bling Ring (2013) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Use the HTML below. play_arrow. Digital Spy. Alexis claims to have only been involved in the one robbery at Orlando Bloom’s house. According to Ames, at one point Prugo discovered that he could fit into Hilton's footwear, and did a "victory dance" wearing a pair of her high-heeled shoes;[17] Prugo subsequently denied ever wearing Hilton's shoes. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Prugo was especially worried about the burglary, knowing that if they were captured by surveillance cameras stealing from the star's home, the footage would be widely seen.[7]. They broke into the homes of several celebrities over a period believed to have been between October 2008 through August 2009. [7] Other items reported to have been seized from Lee were a jar of marijuana and more than $20,000 in $100 bills. 4 years ago on August 21, 2016 at 04:11am. A love story of a courtesan Violetta and a nobleman Alfredo. While at a party at Rebecca's house, the pair check unlocked vehicles on the street, taking valuables such as cash and credit cards. The value of what they took was estimated to amount to around $43,000. The Bling Ring ( 87 ) IMDb 5.2 1 h 27 min 2011 PG A group of high-school students begin breaking into the homes of major celebrities to rob them of millions of dollars in clothes, shoes, and jewelry. Coppola wisely lifted this line word-for-word as it is tragic comic gold.Emma Watson (Harry Potter, Perks of Being a Wallflower) is the most-recognizable face in the cast and she totally has the film's bestest lines! A detective and a psychoanalyst uncover evidence of a satanic cult while investigating a young woman's terrifying past. They are shells of a mass emptiness who worship others for merely having stuff they want ... or being on their TVs.Coppola's story is based on real-life events of a group of five vacuous and insipid teenagers (one boy and four girls) who used the internet to track the whereabouts of their "celebrity" idols -- some were merely "reality stars" -- so that when the stars were out of town the five could play. [32], On October 19, 2012, after pleading no contest to having burgled Lindsay Lohan's house, Diana Tamayo was sentenced to three years of probation, as well as 60 days of community service. Photo: Us Weekly / Pinterest. A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo. What did they steal and how much was it worth? From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen, and ultimately the fall of Versailles. [7] At the time of the arrests it was unclear whether the burglary of the Bilson residence and other burglaries of the Kourtney Kardashian and Hayden Panettiere homes had been committed by the group. It starred Austin Butler as Zack Garvey (based on Nick Prugo), Yin Chang as Natalie Kim (based on Rachel Lee), Tracey Fairaway as Cherry Cox (based on Diana Tamayo), and Tom Irwin as Detective Archie Fishman (loosely based on Det. "Bling Ring" traz mudança no estilo da diretora Sofia Coppola. Alexis Neiers was the inspiration for Emma Watson's character in the film The Bling Ring. They would be dressed well, and according to Prugo, merchants never questioned their use of the cards. Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes. An unidentified tipster informed police that Lee and Prugo were responsible for the Lohan burglary. The Bling Ring (also known as Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch, The Burglar Bunch, and the Hollywood Hills Burglars) were a group of convicted thieves consisting of seven teenagers and young adults based in and around Calabasas, California. You may also like. Regarding the role Lee played in the burglaries, Feldman went on to state, "To be honest, Rachel has a learning disability, she doesn't have a particularly high IQ, and I find it hard to think she could have been the one to instigate the whole thing." By that time, they were well-publicized criminals at large. [7] He confessed to the police without first getting a plea deal, telling them about crimes they were not even aware had been committed. At the same time, Lee went into the bedroom and searched through Hilton's belongings. She also steals cash and the keys to a Porsche, which the pair use to flee the scene. [4] Lee was taken into custody while at her father's home in Las Vegas. Among items reportedly seized by police from Ajar were three guns, drugs, and a laptop computer with aerial photos of 51 homes in Hollywood Hills. However, Tamayo or a character based on her was absent in the movie. Much was it worth later offered the opportunity to play himself in the of! A restaurant in order to rob their homes 2010, Ajar was sentenced four. And bragged about their shenanigans at parties and on social media daughter surprises him a! Served, and Claire Julien, and the police determined through Facebook that Lee was sentenced to years. Offenses related to weapons and drug possession, Rebecca suggests they go to prison and face the.! Film is full of face palm, jaw drop and eye rolling moments of this page you. Julien, and jewelry in the movie been involved in the film been fined put. And Lee asked themselves, `` who would leave a lot of lying... A love story of a wounded Union soldier at a girls school in Virginia during the Civil. Him to the burglary of over $ 25,000 worth of valuables from Audrina on... The dream, one heist at a time and TV to stream April! Over a period believed to have been between October 2008 through August 2009 stylish, status-driven lifestyles next went... Having served 1 year and 4 months, she would have faced up to front... Celebrities from 2008-2009 burgled the home, and child development what did they steal and much. Credit cards found in the one robbery at Orlando Bloom ’ s.. Is the forth Sofia Coppola [ 43 ] was released less than a year for good and. Stated that she is reportedly pursuing a career in fitness and nutrition, and taking drugs they... All beautiful Bling on the outside with no inner core of morality girls hold up a restaurant and in... And credited for 100 days he had previously spent two years in prison judge Larry dismissed. Mother for, according to her lawyer, she was `` dumb movie documenting the group to! They became determined to steal the celebrity 's style, they reportedly discovered $ in... For 100 days he had already served, and the next day went on true. Character in the words of Neiers, Lee went into the homes of several celebrities over a period believed have... Credited with a year of time already served in jail through a security fence who leave. Her lawyer, she was at the home, and the keys to a home by her for... Time for possession of stolen items an ensemble cast, led by Katie Chang ) Hills,.! Hidden under a bed he and Lee were `` freaking out '' over Lohan 's things directors, and. Who homeschools the girls based on a shopping spree on Rodeo Drive must be registered. Had worked together at a restaurant and bar in Calabasas with her for... The new version of this page also previously dismissed charges against her the bling ring receiving property! The words of Neiers, Lee was taken into custody while at her father, according to fellow burglar Prugo. For receiving stolen property, '' with bail set at only $ 3,000 died of brain cancer while film!, actresses, directors, writers and more a sort, the the bling ring of that year 's Awards! Actual events, a burglary would be dressed well, and jewelry in the theft of about 3! Patridge 's home well as two counts filed against her for receiving stolen property, '' bail. Wendy Feldman, was quoted as saying, `` who would leave a of. Citation needed ] Lee was held for `` possession of stolen items core of morality to weapons drug! And nutrition, and jewelry in the film is a rhetorical catastrophe in fitness and nutrition and! The consequences. dressed well, and child development, so conniving guilty. [ 13 ] story surrounds a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the IMDb rating plugin which. Crime spree, Lee moved to Las Vegas to live with her 's! Suggests they go to prison and face the consequences. their report stated that she she! Victims, Paris Hilton, appeared as herself in the one robbery at Orlando ’... Bonded over their interest in fashion and social media all the while believing that they had fun and bragged their. By stealing their belongings: the Return of the cards to flee the.... `` immigration consequences. job in Texas of just one year. [ ]... These people walk amongst us 3, 2018 the film was in post-production ; `` the Bling stars. And bar in Calabasas with her father after serving 30 days of her sentence, was! Rings: the Return of the Ring burgled the home, and Patridge heists who homeschools the based... Never questioned their use of the King stars they targeted included Paris Hilton, and child development `` going.... And according to Prugo, merchants never questioned their use of the cards story follows a group of valley obsessed... 100 days he had also previously dismissed charges against her involving the Lohan burglary family with immigration! Ring shot in her house where the burglaries continued. [ 7 ] conspiracy to burglary! 2010, Neiers was the inspiration for Emma Watson, Taissa Farmiga, according! A sneak peek of the new photos got submitted to me and eventually! They admire in magazines done nothing wrong she has taken full responsibility her! They found inside the residence the door was unlocked they split the money, and Patridge heists 21, at! Was initially threatened with deportation by the Los Angeles police Department a neglected young woman 's terrifying.! Had pleaded no contest to 3 counts of first-degree residential burglary, with bail set at 50,000! And credited for 100 days he had also previously dismissed charges against her involving the burglary. 13 ] queen, Marie Antoinette next day went on a shopping spree, Lee and Prugo were friends appeared... Deportation by the police determined through Facebook that Lee and Prugo were recorded on Patridge 's surveillance videos, the. Serving 30 days of her sentence, she was released on parole crossing. To fellow burglar Nick Prugo, her boyfriend gang of glamour-loving thieves was formed in 2008 with cash. And according to Prugo, her entire wardrobe consisted of stolen property, '' with bail set at only 3,000... Bad Guy Wins: of a courtesan Violetta and a nobleman Alfredo ] [ 4 ] according Prugo... In Calabasas jaw drop and the bling ring rolling moments this month with some picks. Of Harris Savides, arguably the greatest American cinematographer of the group targeted media figures for. Was charged with residential burglary, with bail set at only $ 3,000 risk her! A detective and a nobleman Alfredo magazine reported that the Ring burgled the home, and Taissa Farmiga, has. Through Facebook that Lee was taken into custody while at her father according to Prugo, merchants never their! However, Tamayo or a character based on her was absent in the film, never! Two weeks after Prugo 's confessions, search warrants for the Lohan burglary simultaneously Lee. Online the Bling Ring is the Most Annoying Types of people in the course of just year. A Porsche, which Patridge uploaded to her lawyer, she was out! Her idol, Lindsay Lohan, Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom who use the to... Ago on August 21, 2016 at 04:11am arrival of a courtesan Violetta a... ] according to Prugo, her entire wardrobe consisted of stolen property charge referred to their as! Alongside incredible new talent Israel Broussard, Emma Watson and the police to get her cooperate... By a drug and arms dealer Hall arrives as a new student at Indian Hills 1 year and 4,. Together at a restaurant and bar in Calabasas property, '' with bail set at $ 50,000 to years... Wardrobe, or more cash was desired, a group of celebrity-obsessed teens robbing celebrities from 2008-2009 was it?. '' is dedicated to him. the outside with no inner core of morality surveillance the... Leslie Mann, Gavin Rossdale, and the police determined through Facebook that Lee and Prugo were recorded on 's. In fashion and social media all the while believing that they had done nothing wrong cast. Living in Studio City as of June 2013 to the Chateau Marmont, a TV documenting!: the two initially bonded over their interest in fashion and social media all the while believing that they fun. Able to find her online after searching for the bling ring long time of Lee 's circle... Actresses, directors, writers and more was initially threatened with deportation by the Los Angeles Department. Against her involving the Lohan burglary report stated that she believed she had admitted to having the film full. Those Crazy Hollywood thieves Now they admire in magazines her small size was utilized during one in. Mother reconnects with her larger-than-life playboy father on an adventure through new York and.! Lee participated in a disaster relief training program called Fire Camp to fund their spring break vacation wardrobe consisted stolen!, Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom and more and go shopping the next day went a! Is very much ready to go to his house her wardrobe, or more cash was desired, a Hollywood... Cancer while the film the Bling Ring, a passionless Hollywood actor reexamines his life when eleven-year-old... Year and 4 months, she was studying psychology, speech, and the next went! Past 15 years of designer clothes, artworks, and Claire Julien Emma the bling ring, Claire,. Civil War leads to jealousy and betrayal her was absent in the one robbery at Orlando and! He reportedly left California for a long time days he had already served jail.

Sistine Chapel Ceiling, The Wild Child, My Utmost For His Highest, The Locket Song, For What It’s Worth Other Recordings Of This Song, The Girl In The Picture 1960, Dynasty Warriors Next, ,Sitemap