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PHOTOS: Stars and Paparazzi Arrive at Newport Beach Film Festival

The 2012 Newport Beach Film Festival opens with the world premiere of Jewtopia.

The 2012 Newport Beach Film Festival kicked-off Thursday with the sold out screening of Jewtopia.

Jewtopia stars Tom Arnold and fellow cast members Elaine Tan, and Bryan Fogel were among the actors that talked with reporters on the red carpet before the sold out screening.

More than 400 films from 50 countries will be viewed by over 50,000 movie goers at this year's festival which runs through May 3.

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