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  • Exclusive Interview!

    Emily Brundige, creator of Apple TV+’s animated series ‘GOLDIE’

    I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Brundige, creator of ‘Goldie’ the series during an exclusive interview. Watch the full interview above!

    About Emily Brundige

    Emily is a writer/creator/showrunner for animation with more than a decade of experience. Shut Up! cartoons series Pubertina on YouTube marked the start of Emily’s career and since her portfolio has continued to vastly expand. Emily Brundige has developed and written shows for Disney, Fox ADHD, Warner Bros., Cartoon Network, Silvergate Media, Nickelodeon, and developed Harvey Girls Forever!  for Dreamworks TV/Netflix. She also voiced the character of Sara in the Emmy award-winning Cartoon Network mini-series Over the Garden Wall, winning her a BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award along with the rest of the cast. Additionally, Emily served as Story Editor on S3 of the Annie and Emmy-award-winning series Hilda for Silvergate/Netlix, created by Luke Pearson, and has also recently served as Head Writer on Big Nate, a Nickelodeon/Paramount+ animated series based on the books of Lincoln Peirce.

    ‘Goldie’ the 13-episode animated series premieres on Apple TV+ on February 14. This multi-layered series unveils many relatable storylines, experiences and friendship dynamics in such profound positive ways. While ‘Goldie’ is an animated series for children, parents can also join in and enjoy.

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    About ‘Goldie’

    During the interview Emily shares her passion for animation and strong love for children – making mention of her beautiful 6-year-old daughter (who would say she’s 6-and a half) given the opportunity. Ha, ha! Emily shared her inspiration behind the series and the fact she always had great intentions of pitching the show. ‘Goldie’ is not only a multilayered adaptation, but also a series filled with much diversity. When asked “Did your 2019 award-win for ‘Goldie’ the short have any correlation behind creating a series versus of ‘Goldie’ story”? Emily answered, “Yes.” In addition to how grateful she was to have worked with Apple TV+ on this special project. Emily also delved into what she’d like for not only children but also parents to peel away from the series and let’s just say encouragement and uplifting were just to name a few. In addition to the impressive guest star line-up that was discussed. Emily was transparent in sharing, some of her guest stars took her by surprise as she didn’t believe she would be able to work with them on this project. One guest star being Henry Wrinkler, who Emily shared is one of the kindest humans on earth and so easy to work with.

    Emily has a forthcoming e-book entitled ‘A Guide to Developing Animated Shows’ so stay tuned for more and check out the exclusive chat above!

    Photo Cred: Apple TV+

    About Apple TV+

    Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognition faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 537 wins and 2,530 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

  • 11TH ANNUAL SERIESFEST TELEVISION FESTIVAL

    Amy Schumer has received the key to open the festival with an exclusive stand-up special event

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    SeriesFest: All You Need To Know

    SeriesFest, the annual international TV festival that celebrates emerging talent, breakout series, and fresh voices in the television industry, will kick off its 11th season with a one-night-only performance by comedian Amy Schumer at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The stand-up special event on Tuesday, April 29 will also feature additional performers to be announced at a later date, and launch the six-day gathering of artists, storytellers, and industry professionals in Denver, Colorado.

    About SeriesFest

    SeriesFest is a non-profit organization that champions and empowers artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling by providing year-round opportunities for creators and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and share stories, which inspire and impact global audiences.

    Each spring, SeriesFest culminates in a highly curated and celebrated Denver-based festival and marketplace. Dedicated to showcasing innovative episodic content, the annual festival includes in-competition independent pilot screenings, panels, workshops, live reads, parties, network television premieres, an additional wide array of programs including scripted, unscripted and late-night pilot competitions, exclusive screenings and galas, such as the SeriesFest Soiree.

    About Amy Schumer

    Amy Schumer is a Golden Globe, Tony and Grammy nominated standup comedian, actress, writer, producer, activist, and director. Her most recent projects include critically acclaimed series from Hulu’s Life & Beth Season 2 which Schumer stars in, created, wrote, and directed and the Golden Globe nominated Netflix comedy special, AMY SCHUMER: EMERGENCY CONTACT.

    Among her many projects, Schumer is also the creator, star, writer and executive producer of the award-winning INSIDE AMY SCHUMER the popular Comedy Central television series, which premiered in April 2013 to the network’s highest season premiere ratings of that year. INSIDE AMY SCHUMER won the 2015 Writers Guild Award for Best Comedy/Variety Sketch series.  In 2015, the show was honored with the first-ever Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Sketch Variety Series.  Schumer was also nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Schumer received honors for Individual Achievement in Comedy and Outstanding Achievement in Comedy from the Television Critics Association in 2015.  Additionally, she was awarded the 2015 Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.  Among the show’s many accolades, it also received the prestigious Peabody Award in 2014.

    What’s the latest with Amy Schumer?

    Schumer will be starring in the Netflix Comedy ‘Kinda Pregnant’ alongside Will Forte and Jillian Bell with more in the works.

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    SeriesFest Sponsors and Support

    Canva, Once Upon A Time Productions, Liberty Global, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Denver Film, Caz Matthews, Xfinity, and United Airlines, along with generous support from the SCFD. 

  • NBC’s hit-sitcom ‘St. Denis Medical’: everything you need to know

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    Everything you need to know about ‘St. Denis Medical’ on NBC

    Yes! NBC did the damn thang with a Season 2 renewal of the hilarious freshman comedy ‘St. Denis Medical’. The show made its return on January 14 and after after becoming a streaming success within a short timespan. As of recently, the mockumentary-style sitcom was the top new show of the 2024-2025 season and has reached more than 21.4 million viewers with season 2 underway. If you’ve yet to tap into this hilarious series — what could you possibly be waiting on? That’s a serious question.

    Here’s how to watch:

    ‘St. Denis Medical’ episodes are currently streaming on Peacock TV with new episodes airing on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Keep in mind, episodes are available on Peacock TV the next day if you’re not a Tuesday TV-lover.

    The cast line-up

    ‘St. Denis Medical’ brings hospital hijinx, adventurous energy and hilarious vibes that you will continue to see throughout Season 2. The series, co-created by former Superstore bigwigs Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin, stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper and Kaliko Kauahi. Yes, all are expected to reprise their roles in the forthcoming Season 2.

    The depth of ‘St. Denis Medical’ on NBC and what the mockumentary-style sitcom is all about?

    The hysterical sitcom is about the employees of an underfunded and understaffed hospital in Oregon. Alike real-life medical professionals, characters come to work every day with intentions of doing their very best to help people while also trying to remain sane. Throughout the workday there’s tons of laughter and each episode will have you giggling with the cast. Simply a binge-worthy show.

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  • Apple TV+’s kids and family series ‘GOLDIE’ to premiere globally on February 14

    What’s to know about the all-new animated series ‘GOLDIE’?

    For all of you parents out there … prepare your children for the new Apple TV+ animated kids and family original series ‘GOLDIE’. Friday, February 14 is the grand premiere date for the lively adaptation, inspired by Emily Brundige’s award-winning 2019 short film of the same name. The 13 half-hour episodes will follow GOLDIE, a beautiful girl with a giant heart, as she sets off on epic adventures with her bff’s in their beloved town of Boysenberg. Together, they learn that being different and unique is something worth celebrating, and there’s space for everyone in this world — even giants.

    The behind-the-scenes dream team

    The series boasts an all-star voice cast, including Jessica McKenna (“The Mighty Ones”), Emmy Award nominee Dee Bradley Baker (“Phineas & Ferb”), Amari McCoy (“Spidey and His Amazing Friends”), Vedanten Naidoo (“Little Girl, Little Boy”), Grey DeLisle (“The Fairly OddParents”) and James Sie (“Stillwater”). “Goldie” also features a stellar lineup of guest stars, including Henry Winkler, Al Yankovic, Nicole Byer, Cree Summer, Carlos Alazraqui, Maulik Pancholy, Maria Bamford and more.

    Produced by Mercury Filmworks, “Goldie” is created by Emily Brundige (“Hilda”), who also serves as executive producer alongside Daytime Emmy Award winner Clint Eland (“Hilda”). Emmy Award winner Graham MacDonald (“Mickey Mouse”) directs, with Ben Greene (“Hilda”) as head writer.

    About Apple TV+

    Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognition faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 537 wins and 2,530 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

  • APPLE TV+’s — ‘PRESUMED INNOCENT’ Season 2

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    ‘PRESUMED INNOCENT’ Season 2 highly-anticipated return and all you need to know!

    Viewers, this may be the perfect time to flashback on Apple TV+’s twisted adaptation ‘Presumed Innocent. The 8-episode drama series filled with suspense and uncertainty left viewers on edge with bated breathe and tons of questions. July 2024 was officially a wrap for Season 1 with lingering hopes for a Season 2 renewal and hell yes, there will in fact be a Season 2.

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    Buckle-up for Season 2!

    The brilliant adaptation, full of suspense, brings forth nothing less than binge-worthy vibes. The compelling drama series is the story of a horrendous murder that upends the Chicago prosecuting attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the atrocious crime. From obsession, affairs to sex, politics, power and love … each episode has viewers on the edge of their seats. So expectations are pretty darn high for what’s to come in Season 2. Alright, alright, alright … let’s cover the basis. ‘Presumed Innocent’: Does Season 2 have an official release date? As of now, not yet but stay tuned. Is there a trailer? Unfortunately, as of now the answer is no but here is all you need to know.

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    Season 2 cast and a questionable return!

    The eight-part miniseries is the modern-day version of the 1990 film, based on Scott Turow’s 1987 novel entitled ‘Presumed Innocent’ which starred the legendary Harrison Ford.

    Jake Gyllenhaal (Rusty Sabich) starred as the Chicago chief deputy prosecutor, accused of the spine-chilling murder of his colleague and mistress, Renate Reinsve (Carolyn Polhemus). In due time we shall learn whether or not Jake Gyllenhaal will return as the series lead. However it has been confirmed he will continue forward as executive producer, alongside J.J. Abrams, Rachel Rusch Rich, Dustin Thomason, Matthew Tinker, David E. Kelley and Scott Turow. On the other hand, one thing’s for sure — two for certain, Peter Sarsgaard’s (Tommy Molto) return is questionable. Sarsgaard shared with Indiewire: “I’m not really that interested in sequels. I think I’ve only ever done one season of anything… I think I’m a one-season person.”

    Photo Cred: Apple TV+

    Where Did Season 1 Leave Viewers?

    Rusty Sabich’s life turns upside down once he receives the call that his colleague, Carolyn Polhemus has been found dead in her apartment. Immediately following the call, he shares the news with his wife Ruth Negga (Barbara Sabich) and then races to his deceased lover’s apartment. Bill Camp (District Attorney Raymond Horgan) assigned Rusty the Carolyn’s murder case which was later taken over by Peter Sarsgaard (Tommy Molto). Rusty did everything in his will power to stay off Tommy Molto (Peter Sarsgaard) and Nico Della Guardia (O-T Fagbenle) radar but ultimately ends up on trail for the homicide. In the midst of the trial tons was revealed but you’d have to go back in order to catch-up. So buckle-up for Season 2!

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    About Apple TV+

    Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.*

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  • ‘POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN’ Season 4 Dynamic Return, Premiere Date and Expectations

    ‘POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN’ Season 4 Dynamic Return, Premiere Date and Expectations

    On Friday, January 24 STARZ announced the Season 4 return of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan.’ On March 7, 2025 all of you ‘Raising Kanan’ lovers can grasp ahold of your remote, prop your feet-up and prepare yourself for an action-packed season. The hit-series will be available to stream every Friday on STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and of course the STARZ app. Now is the time to binge all previous seasons.

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    Buckle-up for Season 4!

    In the riveting fourth season, slates have seemingly been wiped clean for Kanan, Raq, and the rest of the Thomas family in pursuit of a fresh start. However in the eye of the storm, one very dangerous obstacle looms large, Unique is alive. Unique makes a volatile and violent return, as he hunts to upend the lives of the Thomas family. Amidst the chaos, the Thomas family faces a truth that can no longer be denied: You are who you are. Although you may be capable of change, the fundamentals remain the same, and sooner or later, you will be forced to confront the inescapable reality of your inherent nature. In season four, whether the family chooses to reject or embrace the truth may be the difference between life and death.

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    Season 4 Cast Expectations

    As previously announced, season four will introduce new cast members Pardison Fontaine as “B-Rilla” and Chris Redd as “Early Tyler,” who will join series stars Patina Miller as the formidable drug queenpin “Raquel Thomas,” MeKai Curtis as the rising and ruthless “Kanan Stark,” Joey Bada$$ as the unpredictable “Unique,” and Tony Danza as the notorious Italian mobster “Stefano Marchetti.” The cast also includes Wendell Pierce and Erika Woods as “Snaps and Pop,” London Brown as “Marvin Thomas,” Malcolm Mays as “Lou-Lou Thomas,” and Hailey Kilgore as “Jukebox.”

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    Where Did Season 3 Leave Viewers?

    Season three left viewers reeling with its shocking plot twist, setting the stage for an even more intense return to South Jamaica, Queens. As the Thomas family navigates the fallout from their life-altering decisions, they remain oblivious to Unique’s return and the chilling consequences of his near-death experience.

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    About Starz

    STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.