Anna Faris, Janelle Monae, OUTLANDER Author Diana Gabaldon & Cast of BOB'S BURGERS Added to Entertainment Weekly's POPFEST Lineup

The lineup for Entertainment Weekly's first-ever PopFest is growing in spades. The already exciting schedule will now include a live taping of Anna Faris's podcast, "Anna Faris Is Unqualified," musical performance by Grammy Award-nominated musician Janelle Monae, a conversation with "Outlander" author Diana Gabaldon, and a live table read from the cast of Bob's Burgers.

They join an incredible lineup that already includes James Corden, the host of CBS' The Late Late Show, a live performance by pop superstar Nick Jonas, discussions with Oscar-winning actress and director Jodie Foster, and Emmy-winning showrunner Ryan Murphy and friends. Attendees will have an opportunity to see first-look footage and special guests from Sony's Dark Tower, a reunion with the cast of Happy Endings performing a never-before- seen episode, the cast of The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend performing their musical mashups live, and a conversation between husband-and- wife YA superstars Tahareh Mafi (Shatter Me) and Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children). The weekend will conclude with a 20th anniversary Scream celebration including a Wes Craven tribute, followed by an outdoor screening of the film. Additional programming will be announced in the coming weeks.

Entertainment Weekly's curatorial talents will be brought to life as a two-day festival with a mix of pop culture related events including live music, film and television screenings, talks with talent and creators including actors, TV showrunners, film directors, videogame designers, authors and more. EW PopFest will offer an unforgettable immersive experience for fans, celebrities and brand partners. With a built-in fan base and millennial draw, EW PopFest will attract cross-generational attendees, tapping into Entertainment Weekly's combined audience of 28 million loyal, engaged fans. This highly interactive celebration of pop culture will engage consumers with innovative live and digital experiences, setting a standard no other festival can challenge.

EW PopFest will take place at The Reef, located at 1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007, in downtown Los Angeles.

For tickets, please visit: http://ewpopfest.com/

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