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2024 Newport Beach Film Festival Honors Nicolas Cage, Colman Domingo, June Squibb and More

By Greer Wylder

September 24, 2024

The 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) will host its Festival Honors on Sunday, October 20, at the Balboa Bay Resort, alongside Variety's 10 Actors to Watch. This year’s honorees include Nicolas Cage (“Longlegs”) receiving the Icon Award, Joan Chen (“Dìdi”) with the Career Achievement Award, Colman Domingo (“Sing Sing”) earning the Maverick Award, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Hard Truths”) and Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”) receiving Artist of Distinction Awards. George MacKay (“The End”) will be honored with the Spotlight Award, June Squibb (“Thelma”) with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Diane Warren with the Lifetime Achievement in Music Award.Additional honorees…

Newport Beach Film Festival Kicks Off 25th Anniversary with World Premiere of ‘Old Guy’

By Greer Wylder

September 23, 2024

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) proudly announces the World Premiere of Old Guy as the 2024 Opening Night film on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Regal Edwards Big Newport, followed by an exclusive after party at Fashion Island. Expected to attend the screening are director Simon West and star Christoph Waltz, who will be honored with the 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival Icon Award. The film launches the festival’s 25th edition, which runs from October 17-24. The Avenue is set to release Old Guy in spring 2025.Old Guy, starring Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffman, and…

Transformative Currents: Where Art Meets Ocean Action at Crystal Cove

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2024

Crystal Cove Conservancy is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition, Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean, in partnership with Getty's PST ART: Art & Science Collide. Hosted in Crystal Cove’s historic Cottage #46, this exhibition will feature the multimedia installation Mare Liberum, Reimagined (2024) by artists Maja Godlewska and Marek Ranis, on display from September 21, 2024, through January 19, 2025.Mare Liberum, Reimagined blends suspended elements with virtual reality, inviting visitors to navigate a kelp forest maze made of mesh screen paintings, enhanced by VR films. The installation extends to the exterior porch, overlooking the Pacific.Transformative Currents…

Empowering People to Change the World at the 4th Annual Mother Earth Market

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2024

Anaheim’s historic Packing District, in collaboration with Eco Now, is set to host the fourth annual “Mother Earth Market” (MEM) on Sunday, September 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farmers Park, 412 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim. This full-day event, dedicated to mindfulness and sustainability, will take place along the park’s scenic boardwalk and green space.MEM serves as a platform to raise awareness, provide resources, and inspire a growing community of individuals who are increasingly mindful of their environmental impact. "We need to shift the focus from blaming corporations and governments to empowering ourselves to make a difference," says…

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All-New IMAX with Laser Now Open at AMC Tustin 14 at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

September 17, 2024

The all-new IMAX with Laser experience has opened at AMC Tustin 14, located at The District at Tustin Legacy. This marks the first new IMAX with Laser installation at an existing AMC location since 2022.AMC Theatres, the largest movie theater chain in the U.S. and worldwide, has partnered with IMAX Corporation to introduce this next-generation IMAX theatre. The new 4K laser projection system, designed specifically for IMAX screens, delivers sharper, brighter images, enhanced resolution, and deeper contrast for an unparalleled immersive experience.Moviegoers at AMC Tustin 14 can now enjoy this cutting-edge technology with upcoming films like Joker: Folie à Deux…