Newport Beach Film Festival to Close with Pedro Pascal's 'Behemoth!'

The 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival has announced that "Behemoth!," starring Pedro Pascal, will serve as its closing night film on October 22. Writer and director Tony Gilroy is expected to attend the screening. The film follows gifted cellist Alex Serian, portrayed by Pascal, as he returns to Los Angeles after two decades of touring and embarks on a transformative journey.

In other festival news, the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, running from October 24-31, will feature its third annual TV Sidebar. This segment will showcase episodes from "The Good Daughter," "VisionQuest," "Furious," and "The Lowdown," followed by award presentations and discussions with the series' stars. "The Good Daughter" is based on Karin Slaughter's bestselling novel.