Who Will Be at Vulture Festival LA 2018

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Last fall, a star was born under the bright lights of Hollywoodtown, USA. And the star was named Vulture Festival LA. Well, a year has passed, and that star is back, baby! Vulture Festival LA Presented by AT&T will return to the historic Hollywood Roosevelt on November 17 and 18! Okay, but who will be there, other than me, you, and everyone we know? Great question! Lots of people. We have already announced Contance Wu, Busy Philipps, Connie Britton, Casey Wilson, Adam Pally, Eric Bana, Nick Kroll, Roxane Gay, and, for the first time ever, the reunited cast of Scrubs, but we hope you’re ready for more more more. More like Jim Carrey. More like Rachel Bloom. More like America Ferrera. More like events for Jane the Virgin, The Devil Wears Prada, and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. And a trivia game show, pitting your favorite comedy podcasts against each other! Read more about these events and the entire lineup below.

You can buy tickets on VultureFestival.com! Or through the event title links below!

Saturday, November 17

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.: Jerry Saltz’s Mad Masterly Tour of The Broad
Wake up with Jerry, L.A.! Join New York Magazine and Vulture senior art critic, the Pulitzer Prize–winning Jerry Saltz for an ultra-exclusive private tour of The Broad museum. The tour will take place before public hours.

(The Broad, 221 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles) Tickets $150. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Chloë Grace Moretz: In Conversation
Chloë Grace Moretz speaks about working in the film industry for over a decade and how her recent leading role in The Miseducation of Cameron Post has contributed to her growing voice as an activist with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ rights.

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $25. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Big Mouth Table Read With Nick Kroll — and Only Nick Kroll (and Andrew Goldberg Reading Stage Directions)
Nick Kroll voices a lot of characters in his animated series Big Mouth. But at Vulture Festival he’s going to take on ALL the voices — all the pubescent teens, all the Hormone Monsters, and all the talking pubes — for an incredibly ambitious, sure-to-be-hilarious one-person table read. Co-creator Andrew Goldberg will be on hand to narrate stage directions … and probably help keep Nick hydrated.

12 p.m.–1:15 p.m.: SYFY Presents Deadly Class
SYFY presents an advanced screening of the highly anticipated new series, Deadly Class, based on the hit graphic novel by Rick Remender and Wes Craig. Executive-produced by the Russo Brothers (Avengers: Infinity War), Deadly Class follows the story of Marcus, a teen living on the streets who is recruited into an elite private academy where the world’s top crime families send their next generations to learn the deadly arts. Followed by a conversation with Rick Remender and Miles Orion Feldsott, the executive producers, co-creators and co-showrunners of the series.

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets are FREE. All guests must register for this event online. RSVP does not guarantee admittance to the event; access to the event will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis with RSVP. Following the event guests are granted access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per guest.

1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.: Dirty John With Connie Britton and Eric Bana
When Debra Newell meets John Meehan through an online dating site what could possibly go wrong? Things go well, until it seems John isn’t quite who he says he is. The scariest part of this true story is what happened next… Join us for a sneak peek of the highly anticipated series based on the acclaimed true-crime podcast of the same name, followed by an in-depth dive with its stars Connie Britton and Eric Bana.

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $30. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.: Busy Philipps: In Conversation
Busy Philipps gets real talking about her E! talk show Busy Tonight and the release of her recent book, This Will Only Hurt a Little.

2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.: AT&T Audience Network Presents Loudermilk
AT&T Audience Network presents an exclusive screening of the second season of Loudermilk. Loudermilk’s life is still a f*#%king mess following his relapse — he may be the one guiding others, but in reality, he’s the one who needs the most help. Followed by a conversation with stars Ron Livingston, Will Sasso, Anja Savcic, and additional talent to be announced.

2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m.: Nap Time With Sleep With Me Podcast
Do you miss the sweet days of kindergarten and grabbing some shut-eye in between juice boxes and the alphabet song? This is the only live show at Vulture Fest where you don’t have to listen and it’s not rude to fall asleep! Human melatonin Drew Ackerman, a.k.a. Dearest Scooter, takes you on a strange, dreamy journey with a tale from his popular Night Vale Presents podcast, Sleep With Me. Sleep masks will be provided. (Featured in The New Yorker, BuzzFeed, the New York Times and more.)

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $20. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

4 p.m.–5 p.m.: Bitch Sesh Live
Don’t be tardy for this party: Real Housewives experts Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider break down the latest Housewives “news” — from New York to Beverly Hills — as they host their wildly popular podcast Bitch Sesh live at Vulture Festival.

4 p.m.–6:40 p.m.: SPECIAL SCREENING – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald featuring a Q&A With Academy Award–Winning Costume Designer Colleen Atwood presented by AT&T
At the end of the first Fantastic Beasts film, the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most of them unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his friend and former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world. This special IMAX screening will be hosted at the famed TCL Chinese Theater, where guests will be able to enjoy an exclusive viewing of the costumes as they enter and exit the show. Academy Award–winning costume designer Colleen Atwood will join Vulture Festival for a conversation following the film. Other talent to be announced.

(IMAX Screening at TCL Chinese Theater, pick up tickets across the street at Vulture Festival Headquarters at the Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood.) Tickets $25. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder at the Lounge and light concessions at the screening.

4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: Schitt’s Creek Holiday Spectacular!
Get in the holiday spirit — it’s time for a Rose Family Celebration at Vulture Festival! Join Schitt’s Creek co-creators and stars Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy, along with Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, and Noah Reid for a sneak-peek screening of a special holiday episode, one month ahead of its premiere. Fans will rejoice in holiday festivities, savor sweet treats, and chat with the cast as we celebrate the season.

4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m: Iconic Cartoon Voices Read Iconic Movie Scenes
Have you ever wondered what some of your favorite movie and TV scenes would be like if they were animated? Like what if Pinky and the Brain starred in the “I’m Flying” scene from Titanic? Well, you’re in luck, as a slew of incredible voice-over actors perform live excerpts from cult classics as various animated characters. Participating voices include Maurice LaMarche (Futurama, Pinky and the Brain), Robert Paulsen (Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain), and more to come!

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $20 Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at The Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m.: Scrubs Reunion
Hold onto your surgical caps: The cast and creator of Scrubs are reuniting for the first time ever at Vulture Festival 2018. Creator Bill Lawrence and all your favorite members of the Sacred Heart staff — including Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Christa Miller, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins, Judy Reyes and John C. McGinley — will be looking back at the beloved series and sharing their favorite memories. Get your tickets and start practicing the “Guy Love” harmonies, stat!

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $40. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.: Adam Pally and Casey Wilson: An Excuse to Hang Out: An Evening of Music, Comedy, and Friendship
Adam and Casey haven’t seen each other in a while, so they’re meeting up at Vulture Festival. We don’t know what they’re going to do. They don’t know what they’re going to do. But we know it’s going to be deeply offensive and ah-mahzing.

8 p.m.–9 p.m.: Constance Wu: In Conversation Presented by AT&T
Fresh off one crazy year, actor Constance Wu, known for her lead roles in Warner Bros. Pictures’ Crazy Rich Asians and ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat, sits down with Vulture writer E. Alex Jung to talk about her experiences as a woman of color in television and film, as well her work and advocacy on issues such as representation, sexism, and the structural bias of Hollywood.

6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’s Lana Condor and Jenny Han
The rom-com has never been more alive in the 21st century, thanks to films like To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Star Lana Condor and writer-producer Jenny Han share behind-the-scenes stories about the movie, in which a series of secret love letters wreak havoc on Lara Jean’s life when all her former crushes find out how she really feels.

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood)
Tickets $25 Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at The Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.: Comedians You Should Know — Hosted by Pete Holmes and the Cast of Crashing
Vulture presents Comedians You Should & Will Know, a live show featuring comedians from Vulture’s annual list of up-and-coming comedic talent. The show is hosted by star and co-creator of Crashing, Pete Holmes, with special appearances by cast members, including Emo Phillips and Elon Gold, talking about the ups and many downs of starting out in comedy.

9 p.m.–10 p.m.: The Other Two World Premiere With Special Guest Moderator Fred Armisen
Comedy Central’s upcoming scripted series, The Other Two, stars Drew Tarver as a 28-year-old actor struggling to get better auditions than “Man at Party Who Smells Fart,” and Heléne Yorke as his 30-year-old sister, who is struggling in general. As the two work toward finding themselves, their lives are completely upended when their 13-year-old brother, Chase, becomes incredibly famous overnight. Executive-produced by Lorne Michaels, the half-hour series is created, written, and executive-produced by award-winning former co-head writers of Saturday Night Live, Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider. Following the world premiere screening of the pilot episode, join Kelly and Schneider as they talk about their creative process and the world of comedy alongside stars Tarver and Yorke and panel moderator Fred Armisen.

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $20. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

Sunday, November 18

12 p.m.–1 p.m.: Documentary Now!: A Sunday Matinee
Did you ever wish that Stephen Sondheim’s 1970 musical Company was actually about the extreme minutia of living in a New York City co-op apartment building? Well, that’s just what John Mulaney and Seth Meyers dreamed up — writing a loving homage to Original Cast Album: Company, the 1970 D.A. Pennebaker documentary that follows the strenuous overnight cast recording of Sondheim’s somewhat avant-garde musical for season three of IFC’s Emmy-nominated Documentary Now! You’re invited to the West Coast premiere of “Original Cast Album: Co-op” with stars Renée Elise Goldsberry, Taran Killam, Paula Pell, Richard Kind, and James Urbaniak, who will be joined by series directors Rhys Thomas and Alex Buono. Oversize white button-down shirts not required.

1:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m: Jim Carrey: In Conversation With Jerry Saltz
While he’s not being one of the most legendary comedic and dramatic award-winning actors, Jim Carrey is a prolific fine artist, producing paintings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces. With the election of Donald Trump, Carrey’s work turned decisively political, drawing the attention of art fans and critics. One of those critics is New York Magazine and Vulture senior art critic, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Jerry Saltz. They will meet at Vulture Festival to talk about art, in all its forms.

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $40. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m: Rachel Bloom: In Conversation
Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator–star and Vulture Festival VIP, once again graces us with her presence for a rousing discussion about her four seasons of CW bliss, the art of being a co-creator and executive producer, and, presumably, musical theater.

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $25. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at The Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.: TruTV Presents I’m Sorry
TruTV presents an exclusive sneak peek of I’m Sorry season two ahead of its January premiere. The scripted comedy follows writer, wife, and mom Andrea whose inner immaturity lands her in comedically awkward and unexpected situations. Followed by a conversation with series creator and star Andrea Savage, co-star Tom Everett Scott, and executive producer Joey Slamon.

2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m.: Extreme Gaming Championship With Thomas Middleditch and Mike Still
Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley) and Mike Still (Drunk History) bring their rowdy video game comedy show to Vulture Festival. In this Medieval Times–style tournament, three members of the audience will be chosen to compete onstage while their respective sections cheer on their champion. Special guests like Jon Hamm and Zach Woods have joined the e-shenanigans in the past. Come out to see who will enter the fray this time!

3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: Amber Tamblyn and Roxane Gay Host Feminist AF
Amber Tamblyn and Roxane Gay are bringing back their Vulture Festival staple reading series, Feminist AF, for another afternoon showcasing the most daring voices in feminist writing today. Vulture Festival is honored to continue our relationship with the essential series. We’re honored AF. Special guests will include America Ferrera and more to be announced.

3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.: Behind the Scenes of Jane the Virgin
It’s been five years since Jane the Virgin was artificially inseminated, and what a ride it’s been since then. Creator and showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and the writers of the show sit down to talk about the initial creation of the Villanueva family, crafting believable drama in a heightened reality, and how they escaped the sophomore slump to continue telling rich and often hilarious stories with characters you can’t help rooting for in every episode.

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $25. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: CBS All Access Presents No Activity
CBS All Access presents season two of No Activity, a high-stakes, low-action cop comedy that will tackle an all-new crime — and a corruption scandal in the department — when the entire season premieres on November 22. Followed by a conversation with star Tim Meadows and executive producer Nina Pedrad and additional cast to be announced.

5 p.m.–6 p.m.: Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast Live! With Zach Reino and Jessica Mckenna!
There’s a musical scheduled for November 18 at 5 p.m. The thing is, the actors don’t know what roles they’re playing and there is no script. There isn’t even a title! Enter hosts Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino who — with one very special guest — will dream up an entirely improvised musical while you watch.

6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m.: True Blood – 10th Anniversary and Live Commentary With Alan Ball
It’s been ten years since a telepathic waitress first met a vampire in the swampy depths of Louisiana as the living and the dead learned to somewhat coexist. Reminisce with us as we look back at the pilot episode, with creator Alan Ball providing live insight and behind-the-scenes stories throughout the screening.

7 p.m.–8 p.m: Comedy Podcast Trivia Game Show With Couples Therapy, Glowing Up, and Jordan, Jesse, GO!
Podcast teams go head-to-head in this trivia competition as they battle to the death. Well, not really literal death, but it’s still a blood sport. Our entertainment experts will compete for the coveted prize of fist bumps and kudos as they show off their pop-culture knowledge in rapid-fire rounds. Teams from your favorite podcasts include the hosts of Couples Therapy, Glowing Up, and Jordan, Jesse, Go!

(The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood) Tickets $20. Includes access to the Vulture Lounge poolside at The Hollywood Roosevelt, and one (1) complimentary drink per ticket holder.

8:30 p.m.–11 p.m: The Devil Wears Prada: An Interactive Screening Presented by Screenvision Media
You’ve watched it a million times at home, but watch The Devil Wears Prada like never before — with the people who made it. Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator) and director David Frankel will be on hand to offer their behind-the-scenes stories. And we’ll be giving the audience the chance to play along as Ahhhhhndrea, Emily, and Miranda spar and swan onscreen. Cerulean blue and ugly skirts encouraged!

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