It was an impressive way to launch the new festival, but the TV Fest aims to outdo itself with the Second Annual Newport TV Festival to be held at the Lido Theater June 4-7.<\/p>\n Open to the public, the Newport Beach TV Fest is a four-day celebration of TV\u2019s finest actors and shows. According to information from the Newport Beach TV Fest, the event is expected to draw the largest gathering of Guild and Television Academy voters outside Los Angeles and New York, and it\u2019s a rare event where fans can genuinely rub elbows with some of the biggest names in TV.<\/p>\n TV Fest schedule at a glance: <\/strong><\/p>\n TV FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Artist of Distinction<\/strong><\/p>\n Mindy Kaling will receive the Artist of Distinction Award in recognition of her work as creator, producer, and writer of Netflix\u2019s \u201cRunning Point\u201d as well as her work as the creator, producer, and writer of the upcoming Hulu comedy, \u201cNot Suitable for Work.\u201d Kaling will receive the award immediately following a live recording of The Hollywood Reporter\u2019s Awards Chatter podcast moderated by Scott Feinberg, THR\u2019s Executive Editor (Awards), in front of a TV Fest audience. The event will take place at the Newport Beach TV Fest on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at the Lido Theater.<\/p>\n \u201cMindy Kaling is one of the most talented voices working in television today,\u201d said Gregg Schwenk, CEO and Executive Director of the Newport Beach TV Fest. \u201cWith this newest season of \u2018Running Point,\u2019 she has again delivered one of Netflix\u2019s sharpest and funniest shows, a comedy that belongs squarely in the awards race. We are thrilled to open this year\u2019s TV Fest celebrating her extraordinary career alongside The Hollywood Reporter.\u201d<\/p>\n Breakout Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n Newport Beach TV Fest is partnering with Gold Derby (the original awards show authority) to host the second annual Breakout Awards Panel on Saturday, June 6 at the Lido Theater. These honorees will participate in an awards presentation and panel discussion moderated by Gold Derby Editor-in-Chief, Debra Birnbaum. This year\u2019s honorees include:<\/p>\n Legacy Award<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cSurvivor\u201d will receive the Legacy Award in recognition of the show\u2019s enduring cultural impact and lasting influence on Saturday, June 6. Attendees will include \u201cSurvivor 50\u201d cast members Aubrey Bracco, Dee Vallardes, Ozzy Lusth, Rick Devens, Rizo Velovic, and Tiffany Ervin, along with a special video message from host and executive producer, Jeff Probst.<\/p>\n \u201cFor 50 seasons, \u2018Survivor\u2019 has remained one of the most influential and enduring series in television history, continually redefining the reality competition genre while captivating audiences across generations,\u201d said TV Fest CEO Gregg Schwenk. \u201cFrom Jeff Probst\u2019s iconic hosting to the unforgettable players and moments that have become part of pop culture, \u2018Survivor\u2019 has built an extraordinary legacy of storytelling, strategy, and human connection. We are honored to present the series with the Legacy Award.\u201d<\/p>\n Maverick Award<\/strong><\/p>\n Seth MacFarlane will receive the Maverick Award for his creation of \u201cTed\u201d and his illustrious career including \u201cFamily Guy,\u201d \u201cAmerican Dad!\u201d and \u201cThe Orville.\u201d He will receive the award immediately following a live recording of The Hollywood Reporter\u2019s Awards Chatter podcast moderated by Scott Feinberg. The event will take place at the Newport Beach TV Fest on Sunday, June 7 at 6 p.m. at the Lido Theater.<\/p>\n \u201cSeth MacFarlane is a one-of-a-kind creative force whose impact on television, film, and music is unmatched,\u201d said TV Fest CEO Gregg Schwenk. \u201cFrom breaking recent streaming records with \u2018Ted\u2019 and \u2018The \u2018Burbs\u2019 to his redefining animated comedy with \u2018Family Guy\u2019 and \u2018American Dad,\u2019 Seth continues to push the boundaries of what\u2019s possible in entertainment. We\u2019re honored to celebrate his extraordinary career alongside The Hollywood Reporter at this year\u2019s TV Fest.\u201d<\/p>\n MacFarlane is one of entertainment\u2019s defining multi-hyphenates, with five Emmy Awards, four Grammy nominations, and an Academy Award nomination across a career spanning television, film, and music. In 2025 alone, MacFarlane\u2019s catalog of TV series and films generated over 60 billion viewing minutes across streaming platforms.<\/p>\n At 24, he became the youngest showrunner in television history with \u201cFamily Guy,\u201d which is now in its 24th season and remains Nielsen\u2019s most-watched adult animated streaming title. He is also the co-creator and primary voice behind \u201cAmerican Dad!,\u201d now in its 20th season, and recently launched \u201cTed\u201d on Peacock, the No. 1 original comedy title in total viewers among all streamers, generating 1.2 billion minutes viewed since its second season premiered on March 5 launch.<\/p>\n A devoted champion of the Great American Songbook, MacFarlane\u2019s ninth studio album, \u201cLush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements\u201d debuted at No. 1 on iTunes\u2019 Jazz chart.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newportbeachindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/maxresdefault.jpg\")
<\/a>Last June, the Newport Beach Film Festival launched its inaugural TV Festival, held at the Lido Theater. Celebrities in attendance including Kate Hudson (TV Performance of the Year Award), Jason Segel (Variety Creative Impact in Television Award), Adam Brody (TV Performance of the Year Award), Ralph Macchio (Artist of Distinction Award), Sam Rockwell (TV Supporting Performance of the Year Award), and the casts of \u201cYellowjackets\u201d and \u201cAbbott Elementary.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>Jason Segel is part of the \u201cShrinking\u201d Ensemble Panel at TV Fest<\/p>\n\n
<\/a>Mindy Kaling will receive the Artist of Distinction Award at TV Fest.<\/p>\n<\/a>Ashley Padilla is part of the Breakout Award Panel at TV Fest<\/p>\n\n
<\/a>Seth MacFarlane will receive the Maverick Award at TV Fest<\/p>\n