Palm Springs Film Awards Stage

News Channel 3 is excited to host an exclusive live broadcast of the highly anticipated Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) red-carpet arrivals, featuring some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Tune in on Friday, January 3 for special live coverage showcasing Hollywood’s finest as they gather to celebrate outstanding achievements in film.

Hosted by News Channel 3’s Patrick Evans, Tori King, and Allie Anthony, the program, titled “PSIFF: Live from the Red Carpet,” will give viewers a front-row seat to the glamour and excitement of this prestigious event. From celebrity interviews to dazzling fashion moments, it’s an evening you won’t want to miss.

Broadcast Schedule:

  • Live updates during News Channel 3 newscasts from 5:00-5:30 PM and 6:00-6:30 PM
  • Full half-hour special, “PSIFF: Live from the Red Carpet,” airing from 5:30-6:00 PM

The red carpet will feature an extraordinary lineup of celebrity guests being honored for their exceptional contributions to cinema:

  • Nicole Kidman – International Star Award for Babygirl
  • Angelina Jolie – Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress for Maria
  • Ariana Grande – Rising Star Award for her performance in Wicked
  • Emilia Pรฉrez – Vanguard Award, director Jacques Audiard and actors Karla Sofia Gascรณn, Zoe Saldaรฑa, Selena Gomez, and Edgar Ramรญrez
  • Colman Domingo – Spotlight Award for Sing Sing
  • Mikey Madison – Breakthrough Performance Award for Anora
  • Conclave – Ensemble Performance Award, featuring an all-star cast: Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Lucian Msamati
  • Adrien Brody – Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor for The Brutalist
  • Kieran Culkin – Breakthrough Performance Award for A Real Pain
  • Timothรฉe Chalamet – Chairman’s Award for A Complete Unknown
  • Denis Villeneuve – Visionary Award for Dune: Part Two

“This event is a hallmark of the Palm Springs community and the film industry at large,” said Kade Atwood, News Director. “We’re proud to bring our viewers unparalleled access to the stars and stories behind this year’s most celebrated films.”

Be sure to tune in to News Channel 3 for all the red-carpet excitement and join the conversation on social media using #PSIFF25, #KESQ, #PalmSprings, #NewsChannel3. See all of their film festival coverage at kesq.com.