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25th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Opening Night, World Premiere of ‘Old Guy’

By Greer Wylder

October 25, 2024

Last week, the 25th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival kicked off with the exciting World Premiere of “Old Guy”! The red carpet was buzzing with insights from Director Simon West and the legendary Christoph Waltz, who received the prestigious 2024 NBFF Icon Award.Relive the highlights of this unforgettable evening, including the exclusive after-party at Fashion Island. With 112 films from 19 countries, the festival truly celebrated the best in global cinema.Don’t miss out—watch the full recap now on the @GreersOCTV YouTube Channel!

The Boo-Bash Family Celebration at the District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

October 24, 2024

Families can celebrate the spooky season with a FREE afternoon of family activities, kid’s crafts, live DJ, and photos with Hello-Kitty Pumpkin at the District at Tustin Legacy!The Boo-Bash Celebration includes a creepy Halloween Photo backdrop, perfect to capture your scariest pose, now through October 31st, as well as a Boo-Bash Family Event on Saturday, October 26 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Both are located in The Promenade outside of Spirit Halloween. Families can enjoy a character meet and greet with the Hello Kitty pumpkin, Live DJ, kids crafts, family activities, and more. This event is perfect for all ages looking…

Beyond the Gaze: Jill Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue to Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival on October 23

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct 23rd at 8 p.m., The Newport Beach Film Festival will present Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue, an extraordinary documentary directed by Jill Campbell, the daughter-in-law of Jule Campbell.In the 1960s, Jule Campbell revolutionized the world of media, transforming the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue into a cultural powerhouse. This documentary chronicles her 32-year tenure, during which she broke barriers, championed intelligence, and empowered the rise of supermodels. The film thoughtfully explores the evolving narrative on beauty, from objectification to body positivity, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of feminism and media. Featuring intimate interviews with…

Newport Beach Film Festival’s Closing Night Centerpiece: ‘Music by John Williams’

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2024

On Thursday, October 24, the Newport Beach Film Festival will present the closing night screening of Music by John Williams as its Centerpiece Documentary, starting at 8:15 p.m. at Big Newport 5.In attendance will be producer Frank Marshall, who will be honored with the Festival’s Arts Champion Award, and director Laurent Bouzereau, who will receive the Artist of Distinction Award for Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking.Celebrating its 25th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival runs from October 17-24, 2024. Music by John Williams offers an in-depth look at the career of legendary composer John Williams, 92, whose music has defined…

Experience Autumn Flavors with a Special Prix-Fixe Menu & Cocktail at Warehouse 72

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2024

Warehouse 72, the latest upscale dining spot inside the Hyatt Regency Irvine, is celebrating the fall season with a limited-time, chef-curated 4-course prix-fixe dinner and a seasonal cocktail. Priced at $72 per person, the menu is available on weekends and highlights fresh autumnal ingredients sourced locally.Diners can choose from an array of dishes, starting with an Appetizer (Pork Belly, Roasted Bone Marrow, or Burrata Toast), followed by Soup or Salad (Roasted Butternut Squash or Baby Kale Salad), a Main Course (Yuzu Glazed Sea Bass, NY Strip Steak, Peruvian Grilled Chicken, or Truffle Angel Hair Pasta), and a Dessert (Butterscotch Budino,…