Kate Hudson, Adam Brody and the Cast of ’Yellowjackets’ Kick Off the Inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest

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From its debut in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival has been inviting countless filmmakers to Orange County, California. On June 5th, it will introduce its first companion event: Newport Beach TV Fest. This four-day celebration will take place at the Lido Theater and The Port Theater, nestled in the coastal city. It aims to honor the craftsmanship and accomplishments of television creators.

Industry experts will gather to acknowledge exceptional TV series across broadcast and streaming platforms, recognizing the skills of those on-screen as well as off-camera talents.

Experts from the television industry will join together to praise some of the year’s finest shows, whether they air on traditional broadcast or online streaming services. They will be highlighting both the on-screen and behind-the-scenes talents involved.

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TV industry professionals will unite to laud this year’s best shows, both those shown on regular TV and streaming platforms. They aim to honor the talent in front of the camera as well as the people working behind it.

Gregg Schwenk, CEO and executive director of the Newport Beach Film Festival, explains that television is more vibrant than ever before. As the world of storytelling changes, he sees the Newport Beach TV Fest as a logical progression in their journey. For 26 years, they’ve supported visionary filmmakers, and now they’re excited to extend this mission by honoring the creativity and innovation of modern television. Newport Beach has always been a hotspot for artistic greatness, and with the introduction of the TV Fest, it will solidify its reputation as a top destination for the industry’s most brilliant minds.

During Phase 1 of the Emmy Awards, the festival aims to organize the most extensive assembly of Guild and Television Academy voters excluding gatherings in Los Angeles or New York. Given this, it’s logical that prominent nominees will receive their due recognition.

On Thursday evening, the Lido Theater will begin by hosting a live podcast recording featuring Kate Hudson, both star and executive producer of Netflix’s “Running Point.” She is set to receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress). The next day, Adam Brody will record another live podcast and will be awarded the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) for his role in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This.”

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On Thursday, Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix’s “Running Point,” will kick off a live podcast recording at the Lido Theater. She is being honored with the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress). The following day, Adam Brody will be recording another live podcast at the same venue and will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) for his role in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This.”

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Starting Thursday, the Lido Theater will commence with a live podcast recording featuring Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix’s “Running Point,” who is receiving the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress). The next day, Adam Brody will be recording another live podcast at the theater and will be awarded the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) for his role in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This.”

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Thursday marks the start of a live podcast recording at the Lido Theater with Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix’s “Running Point,” who is receiving the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress). The following day, Adam Brody will be recording another live podcast at the theater and will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) for his role in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This.”

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This Thursday, the Lido Theater will open with a live podcast featuring Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix’s “Running Point,” who is receiving the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress). The next day, Adam Brody will be recording another live podcast at the theater and will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) for his role in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This.”

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On Thursday, the Lido Theater will initiate a live podcast with Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix’s “Running Point,” who is being honored with the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress). The following day, Adam Brody will be recording another live podcast at the theater and will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) for his role in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This.”

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Beginning Thursday, the Lido Theater will host a live podcast with Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix’s “Running Point,” who is receiving the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress). The next day, Adam Brody will be recording another live podcast at the theater and will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) for his role in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This.”

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This Thursday, the Lido Theater begins with a live podcast featuring Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix’s “Running Point,” who is being honored with the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress). The following day, Adam Brody will be recording another live podcast at the theater and will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) for his role in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This.”

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Thursday is when the Lido Theater starts a live podcast with Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix’s “Running Point,” who is receiving the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress). The following day, Adam Brody will be recording another live podcast at the theater and will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) for his role in Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This.

On Saturdays, the events kick off with a “Cobra Kai” session, where Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser join the creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg for a panel discussion. Moreover, Ralph Macchio will be given the ‘Artist of Distinction’ award in recognition of his role on the Netflix show.

Following this, actresses Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, and Sammi Hanratty from the popular series “Yellowjackets” will engage in a discussion about their show, which has generated quite a buzz. Subsequently, the ensemble cast of the drama will be honored with the Outstanding Drama Ensemble Award.

The original series “Landman” on Paramount+ is set to receive the Outstanding Drama Series Award, following a conversation with stars Billy Bob Thornton, Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, and Jacob Lofland. The evening will culminate in a Breakout Award Panel, where Taylor Dearden from “The Pitt,” Patrick Schwarzenegger from “The White Lotus,” Brandon Sklenar from “1923,” Meg Stalter from “Hacks,” and Chase Sui Wonders from “The Studio” will be participating.

On Sundays, the day kicks off at high noon, gracing us with the EbMaster Creative Impact Award, bestowed upon the talented Jason Segel. Following this, we delve into an engaging conversation with Segel himself, who not only shines in “Shrinking” but also co-created and serves as executive producer for this captivating Apple TV+ comedy.

In a while, the ensemble cast of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” is set to be awarded the Outstanding Comedy Ensemble Prize. The team comprises Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Up next is a lively podcast conversation featuring Dan Fogelman, recognized primarily as the creator and writer for Hulu’s “Paradise” and NBC’s “This Is Us.” Following this discussion, Julianne Nicholson, an actor from “Paradise,” will present him with the Showrunner of the Year Award.

The evening will conclude with a lively conversation during a podcast, featuring Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell. He’ll be honored with the Supporting Performance of the Year Award for his outstanding performance in HBO’s “The White Lotus.

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2025-06-05 02:19