Naomi Watts King Kong promo shoot

SANTA BARBARA, California (AP) - Naomi Watts, who stars in the new "King Kong" film directed by Peter Jackson, will be among the honorees at next year's Santa Barbara film festival. Roger Durling, director of the 2006 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, said he was so "stoked" when Watts' participation was confirmed that he couldn't sleep. "I'm working on adrenaline today," Durling said Thursday. The 21st annual festival will take place Feb. 2-12. Watts will receive the Montecito Award in recognition of several standout performances.