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Channel Changers: A Conversation with TV’s Leaders
An industry-forward conversation with top network, studio, and streamer executives about the state of the industry, the personal and professional philosophies they bring to their individual brands, and why inclusivity at all levels remains imperative to producing bigger and better storytelling.
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The Daily
Cait and Emily host The Daily... daily. Take this 30 minutes to hear about upcoming programming, share coffee with special guests, get the day's weather report, and see exciting content premiered here first!
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DAVID MAKES MAN
OWN’s original series "David Makes Man" will host a panel with cast & creatives ahead of its season two premiere, which finds David (Kwame Patterson) in his 30s, a rising businessman facing an opportunity that will change him and his community forever. "David Makes Man" premieres June 22 on OWN. Season one is available to stream now on HBO Max.
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DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION 20th Anniversary
ATX's Opening Night will include a 20th Anniversary panel for the groundbreaking Canadian series "Degrassi: The Next Generation" presented by Tubi. Marking 20 years since the series premiere, the panel will feature creatives and cast from across the show’s 14-season run as they revisit iconic storylines and moments from the series, the show’s groundbreaking approach to young adult storytelling, behind-the-scenes stories, and more. All episodes of "Degrassi: The Next Generation" are currently available to stream free on Tubi.
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Essential Stories: Medical Series Approach a Real-Life Pandemic
When Coronavirus struck in 2020, not only was the TV industry faced with halting and reimagining  production, but creatives faced the question of whether or not to address the ongoing crisis within the fictional worlds of their shows. For medical series, the question loomed even larger -- on one hand, an immense challenge and opportunity to pay tribute to the healthcare workers who remain essential; on the other, risking burn-out from audiences looking to escape reality. In this conversation, we’ll explore the challenges, logistics, and emotional reality of producing a medical drama throughout a pandemic.
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FAKING IT Reunion
The reunion of the cancelled-too-soon comedy, "Faking It," which ran for three seasons on MTV (2013 - 2016), marks five years since the series finale. We'll celebrate the show’s impactful LGBTQIA+ representation, including a groundbreaking storyline featuring television’s first intersex main character, with series cast and creatives.
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Famously, Ziwe
SHOWTIME® presents a marquee conversation spotlighting "Ziwe," the upcoming late-night variety show created by and starring the series titular writer, comedian, actor, singer, influencer, activist, and host Ziwe. The conversation will provide a one-of-a-kind look into the world of "Ziwe," Ziwe’s rise from social media breakout to network legend, and her ability to harness the chaotic but essential art of making white people uncomfortable.
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Friday Night Flashbacks
Join our Friday Night Lights family for daily one-on-one retrospectives on the beloved series presented by Tubi. Ten years since the finale and 15 since the pilot, this series has become a part of our festival's very fiber, and we wanted to see what these actors and writers could remember about their first meetings, scenes, time in Austin, and what it all means to them now. Each day we will launch a new flashback duo in our VOD library, please check back often for special releases!
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THE GOOD FIGHT
Paramount+ will screen the season five premiere of the critically-acclaimed drama “The Good Fight,” followed by a conversation with creatives and cast. “The Good Fight” returns to Paramount+ with new episodes on June 24.
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Growing Up Is Hard: A New Generation of YA Protagonists
Being a teenager has always been hard, but the issues they are facing in 2021 are beyond most adults’ comprehension. How these issues are portrayed on TV is as widely varied as the matters themselves and differs greatly depending on the perspective of the protagonist. These YA creators and actors discuss how they approach these stories based on who their character(s) is: their race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic level, religion, etc. And how do each of these elements change how these complex stories are told?
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Guess Who’s Laughing Now
From "Ellen" to "Will & Grace" to "Modern Family," some of the most culturally significant shows have featured queer characters stealing scenes in sitcoms, and hearts as they do. Trans characters, however, have more often than not been the target of punchlines, or made into the joke altogether. The tide is turning thanks to a new wave of trans creators, writers, and performers who are bringing their comedic voice to the forefront. Join us for a conversation about comedic boundaries (or lack thereof), writing for the 2021 viewer (whoever that is), and being really f*cking funny (why the hell not, we deserve).
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HACKS
A Conversation with the Creators and Stars of HBO Max’s "Hacks:" Join "Hacks" co-creators, co-showrunners and executive producers Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky and Paul W. Downs, who also acts in the series, as well as stars Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Kaitlin Olson for a conversation unpacking the first season of the Max Original comedy.
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