PaleyFest NY, the Fall’s Premier Television Festival, Returns to The Paley Museum October 16–22
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Fan Favorites Outlander, Somebody Somewhere, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon—The Book of Carol, Are the First SelectedPrograms Announced
The Full Schedule of Programs Will Be Announced on Monday, September 9
PaleyFest NY is Made Possible by Returning Sponsor Citi®
Paley Members and Citi Cardmembers Receive Presale Access to Tickets Starting Tuesday, September 10
New York, NY, August 6, 2024 – The Paley Center for Media announced today that Outlander: The 10th Anniversary Celebration, Somebody Somewhere, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon—The Book of Carol are the first programs revealed as part of PaleyFest NY 2024. The fall’s premier television festival featuring screenings and conversations with the casts and creative teams of today’s hottest shows, will take place October 16–22 at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan. The full schedule of programs will be announced on Monday, September 9, and Paley Members and Citi cardmembers will receive presale access starting on Tuesday, September 10. The Festival is made possible by returning sponsor Citi.
“Outlander, Somebody Somewhere, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon—The Book of Carol each represent excellence in television, and we are thrilled to reveal these stellar programs as the first announced program selections for this year’s PaleyFest NY,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media. “We look forward to welcoming television fans to The Paley Museum this October, and we extend our tremendous thanks to Citi for their continued support of PaleyFest NY.”
Since its 2014 premiere, Starz’s Outlander has captivated fans around the globe. Based on the bestselling series of books by Diana Gabaldon, the series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure all in one epic tale. It follows the story of Clarie Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945, who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743 Scotland, where she meets and falls in love with Jacobite soldier Jamie Fraser. In the upcoming season, in order to protect what they’ve built, Clarie and Jamie have to navigate the Revolutionary War. They learn that sometimes to defend what you love, you have to leave it behind. Outlander is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Left Bank Pictures, Story Mining & Supply Company and Sony Pictures Television.
Upon its 2022 premiere, HBO’s Peabody Award-winning series Somebody Somewhere immediately carved its place in the hearts of television fans and critics. Returning for season three later this year and from Mighty Mint, Duplass Brothers Productions, and executive producers Bridget Everett, Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, the series follows Bridget Everett as Sam, a true Kansan on the surface, but beneath it all, she struggles to fit the hometown mold. Grappling with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam's saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere. In season three, we see growth against all odds.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon—The Book of Carol picks up where season one left off, following fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride). They both confront old demons while she fights to find her friend and he struggles with his decision to stay in France, causing tension at the Nest. Additionally, Genet (Anne Charrier)’s movement builds momentum, setting Pouvoir on a violent collision course with the Union of Hope in the fight for France's future. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon—The Book of Carol will premiere on Sunday, September 29 on AMC and AMC+. When season one premiered in late 2023, it quickly became the #1 most-viewed premiere of all time on AMC+, the most-viewed season of any show in the history of AMC+ and a top acquisition driver in the U.S. It has only been eclipsed by The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live in those categories.
Citi cardmembers and Paley Members receive presale access to tickets starting on Tuesday, September 10 with the rollout schedule as follows:
- Paley President’s Circle; Patron Circle Platinum, Gold, Silver; Patron’s Circle+; Partner Members; and Citi cardmembers can purchase tickets starting on Tuesday, September 10 at noon ET.
- Paley Individual, Family, and Supporting Members can purchase tickets on Thursday, September 12 at noon ET.
- The general public will have access to purchase tickets on Friday, September 13 at noon am ET.
Additionally, the Paley Center Member community receives the exclusive Members-Only benefit of discounts on PaleyFest NY tickets, plus year-round benefits for Paley programs and events. To become a Paley Member, please visit paleycenter.org/join-us.
Since its inception in 2013, PaleyFest NY has celebrated the most acclaimed and impactful shows and stars including Michael Douglas, Seth Meyers, Tracee Ellis Ross, Aaron Sorkin, David Tennant, and the casts and creative teams behind iconic shows such as Blue Bloods, The Daily Show, The Boys, The Handmaid’s Tale, Law & Order: SVU, Black Mirror, The Walking Dead, and countless more.
While television fans eagerly await the start of PaleyFest NY, they have the opportunity to relive some of the festival’s best moments on the Paley Center's YouTube channel. Some memorable highlights include conversations with the casts from Outlander, Manifest, Queen Sugar, Succession, You, and many more.
PaleyFest NY supports the Paley Center’s many education initiatives including education workshops serving 10,000 youth annually, the PaleyImpact series featuring programs centered on today’s most pressing social issues and the role of media in our society, and the continued preservation of the Paley Archive, featuring more than 160,000 historically significant television and radio programs, as well as television commercials.
*Events & Participants Subject to Change. Talent Appear Schedule Permitting.
For more updates on the complete list of programming for PaleyFest NY, please visit paleyfest.org, our Facebook page and follow @PaleyCenter on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn.
Media Contacts:
Teresa Brady, Director of Communications, The Paley Center for Media
tbrady@paleycenter.org – 212.621.6757
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