October 6, 2014 - The TV fan festival, PALEYFEST New York, will take place at The Paley Center for Media building from October 11-21. The star-studded events include the cast and creators of several “Made in NY” shows, including CBS’s “Blue Bloods,” “Gotham” on FOX and NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU” as well as other television series like AMC’s “The Walking Dead.”

“We are so excited to bring PALEYFEST back to the Big Apple for the second consecutive year,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media. “As the ultimate TV fan festival, PALEYFEST offers TV fans an unprecedented look behind the scenes of the hottest shows on television as well as an opportunity to get up-close with their favorite TV stars.”

“We are honored that ‘Made in NY’ series that film on the streets of New York City are part of The Paley Center for Media's PALEYFEST New York 2014,” said Commissioner Cynthia López, New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. “New York City is home to a vibrant creative community, and it’s a testament to their achievements that the City’s film and television industry brings us such high quality entertainment season after season.”

Among the “Made in NY” panels taking place and the panelists scheduled to appear are:
“Law & Order: SVU”
Monday, October 13, 7pm
Featuring: Dick Wolf, Warren Leight, Mariska Hargitay, Danny Pino, Raúl Esparza, Ice-T, Peter Scanavino, Kelli Giddish

“Blue Bloods”
Saturday, October 18, 3:30pm
Featuring: Tom Selleck, Len Cariou, Will Estes, Amy Carlson, Sami Gayle, Kevin Wade
“Gotham”
Saturday, October 18, 6pm
Featuring: Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, Robin Lord Taylor, Sean Pertwee, Danny Cannon 

“Made in NY” Workshop: Early Career Networking Meet Up
Sunday, October 19, 11am
Participants in this networking event will have the opportunity to chat with film and television professionals and discuss the jobs they do in various production fields. This workshop is free, but reservations are required. Email eduny@paleycenter.org to reserve.

Over the past thirty years, PALEYFEST has become a destination event for the worldwide community of television fans who gather each year to connect with the talent, from the stars to the creative teams of the shows, during interactive panel sessions and premiere screenings. The Paley Center for Media is home to one of the world’s foremost publically accessible archives of television, radio, and new media content, over 160,000 programs and advertisements spanning the history of media.

For tickets and additional information, visit paleycenter.org.