The TV Academy is set to launch its inaugural Televerse Festival, featuring a lineup of exciting events and master classes led by industry legends.
TV Academy’s Inaugural Televerse Fest Highlights
Master classes taught by Emmy-winning actor Henry Winkler and Emmy-nominated writer/producer Beau Willimon, a 20th anniversary reunion of the cast and creators of Bones, and the induction of Winkler, Viola Davis, Ryan Murphy, Conan O’Brien, Mike Post, and, posthumously, Don Mischer, into the Television Academy Hall of Fame will all be part of the programming for the TV Academy’s inaugural Televerse Festival.
Event Details
The event will take place from August 14-16 at JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE. Attendees can look forward to a sneak screening of the upcoming Peacock limited series Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy and a panel featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers’ TV broadcasting team.
Upcoming Programming
Additional programming details will be announced soon, as indicated by the TV Academy in a statement. More extensive information about the aforementioned programs appears below.
Acting Class with Henry Winkler
Emmy Award-winning actor and Television Academy Hall of Fame inductee Winkler (Barry, Royal Pains, Happy Days) will host a live acting workshop, focusing on the art of performance, building character, and connecting with your audience.
BONES 20th Anniversary Panel with Creator and Cast
Bones creator/showrunner Hart Hanson and stars Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, T.J. Thyne, and Tamara Taylor will reunite for the series’ 20th anniversary to revisit the hit procedural’s 12-season run. The panel will discuss the show’s exploration of science vs. faith, the real-life forensics and anthropologist who inspired the series, and the chemistry between the ensemble cast.
Breaking Story with Beau Willimon
Writer/producer Willimon (Andor; House of Cards) will take us inside the writers’ room with a real-time demonstration of the story-breaking process, inviting participation from a live audience.
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Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
Peacock and UCP will host a sneak-peek screening of the new limited drama series Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, premiering in fall 2025. The series explores Gacy’s life while weaving in the heartrending stories of his victims and exposing systemic failures that fueled his reign of terror. The screening will be followed by a conversation with creator/showrunner Patrick Macmanus.
Game On: Inside the Booth with the Los Angeles Dodgers
The LA-based broadcasting team behind the Los Angeles Dodgers will provide a rare inside look into delivering live sports television. The panel will explore how the Dodgers broadcasting team coordinates in real time, featuring Sports Emmy Award-winner Joe Davis and former pitcher Orel Hershiser.
FYC Round 2 Panels
For the first time, Emmy voters will have access to Television Academy-sanctioned “For Your Consideration” panels featuring Emmy-nominated shows and performers prior to the final round of Emmy voting.
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
To close the inaugural Televerse festival, the Academy will induct six television legends into the 27th Hall of Fame on the evening of Saturday, August 16. Davis, Mischer, Murphy, O’Brien, Post, and Winkler will be honored for their exceptional contributions to the evolution of television.
