(photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Film Festival)

The Beverly Hills Film Festival made its highly anticipated return on April 13, kicking off the 26th annual celebration with a star-studded opening night at the TCL Chinese Theatres.

The evening brought out notable attendees including Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Lily Tomlin, Barbara Eden and JoAnne Worley, who gathered to honor George Schlatter, the legendary creator of the iconic ‘60s comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.” The evening marked the world premiere of a new documentary celebrating Schlatter’s life and legacy, “Sock It To Me: The Legend of George Schlatter.”

For information, visit beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com.