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Discovery Channel takes the ubiquitous survival show theme to the next level by stripping it to its bare essentials. In "Naked and Afraid," complete strangers -- usually a man and a woman -- meet in a very unique way: They're stranded in a dangerous, desolate location, without food or water, and they're completely naked. Each episode follows the adventurers as they attempt to survive on their own with nothing but a personal item and the knowledge that the only prize is their pride and sense of accomplishment. Because there is no other choice, competitors quickly get to know one another -- and their surroundings -- and hope that their instincts, survival skills and intestinal fortitude serve them well.
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HBO Max’s THE HYPE is a streetwear competition series where fashion visionaries elevate their designs and entrepreneurial sense to avoid elimination while remaining authentic to their style. Produced by the Emmy®-winning team at Scout Productions, Speedy Morman hosts the eight-episode season, which will feature co-signers, including Grammy nominated recording artist and designer, Offset; creative director and founder of Bephies Beauty Supply, Bephie Birkett; and Emmy® nominated costume designer and renowned stylist, Marni Senofonte. The panel of judges will critique the competing streetwear’s unique DNA, combining fashion, music, art and lifestyle to refine the idea of a “runway” and the balance between art and commerce. The series will also feature special guests including A$AP Ferg, Cardi B, Dapper Dan, and Wiz Khalifa.
THE HYPE is produced by Scout Productions, the team behind the Max Original ballroom competition series “Legendary” and Emmy®-winning series “Queer Eye.” Scout’s David Collins, Rob Eric and Michael Williams developed the series with Emmy® winner Rachelle Mendez (“Undercover Boss,” “Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath”). Collins, Eric and Williams will also executive produce with Mendez, Jay Brown and Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith. Emmy® and Grammy®-winning producer Rikki Hughes (HBO Max’s “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reunion Special”) will showrun and executive produce.
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Hosted and executive produced by crafting expert and YouTube sensation Lauren Riihimaki, aka LaurDIY, the 8-episode new season titled "Craftopia: Holiday Showdown" will feature adult contestants, surprise expert guests from around the country and a new crop of wildly inventive and inspiring creations and will premiere in 2021.
Each one will be sure to inspire and excite through crafting challenges, super special guests, and a mind-blowing holiday-themed studio set where "Craftestants" fill up their carts with an endless supply of the best materials to compete for a cash prize.
"Craftopia: Holiday Showdown" is executive produced by Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher for B17 Entertainment with Claire Kosloff signed on as showrunner.
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HBO Max baking competition “Baketopia” is hosted and government produced by YouTuber Rosanna Pansino. The 12-episode collection options sensible bakers taking over viral-worthy challenges in a larger-than-life baking wonderland full with each ingredient and power a baker might use. In every episode, opponents fill their carts with distinctive substances to create trendsetting desserts in hopes of impressing Pansino and her “cake council” to win $10,000. Pansino, a New York Instances bestselling cookbook writer, is the web’s high foodie creator because the host of the favored YouTube collection “Nerdy Nummies.” “Baketopia” is government produced by Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher for B17 Leisure. Patrick J. Doody serves as showrunner.
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The Ultimate Sneaker Challenge shows the world’s most talented sneaker designers competing at Pensole Footwear Design Academy for the ultimate prize: their own limited edition James Harden sneaker and a design job at Adidas.
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Fox is taking the live voting principle that rocketed “American Idol” to popularity and applying it to real civil court cases.
Each week, the show’s prosecution and defense — including attorneys Benjamin Crump, who has fought for justice for Trayvon Martin; Jose Baez, who defended Casey Anthony; and Joseph Tacopina, who has represented some of the biggest stars in the country — question and cross-examine the litigants and expert witnesses, as they present their arguments to America and former judge of the Superior Court of California LaDoris Cordell.
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Make Up or Break Up features couples looking to make a critical decision — should they resolve their issues and move forward as a couple or end their relationship. Couples share their stories with Boodram in front of a live studio audience and viewers interact directly with the host and couple before ultimately voting live on the pair’s future with the hashtags #MakeUp or #BreakUp.
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ToY is the story of a young, wealthy, talented but troubled artist named Chloe (Briana Evigan) whose newest work leads her to Kat (Kerry Norton), a woman with problems of her own. As Chloe fights her demons, Kat's options grow more desperate and the two women grasp on to each other, offering each other second chances while trying to escape their inevitable decline.
Briana Evigan and Kerry Norton both won Best Actress awards at the FilmOut San Diego festival. ToY also played at Cinequest and won Best LGBTQ Film at the IFS Film Festival.
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As the Director of Product Design at Tesla Motors, Javier Verdura aims to redefine the energy infrastructure through design-driven disruptive changes. Verdura discusses how normalizing automobiles that rely on alternative energy sources requires a shift in how we conceive of transportation.
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An undocumented Mexican immigrant is accused of murdering all 57 residents of a small Arizona border town. This politically-tinged horror film premiered at San Diego Comic-Con and played at 10 festivals across North America.
“Harrowing… Scary as all get-out… SAVAGELAND unfolds patiently and frighteningly… Highly recommended.”
- Ain’t It Cool News
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Ford's annual presentation to the national media at the world's largest auto show. A 4k presentation on a 80-foot wide oval screen at the Joe Louis Arena, the package opening the show highlighted how Ford employees are trying to making the world a better place.
Produced by Critical Content.
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Adulting in the 2020s is a challenge. Between finding a job, finding love, and finding our way in the world, the pressure can seem insurmountable. When your new job turns into a nightmare, when your hope turns to heartbreak, and when you feel like you've lost your way, having friends to lean on can make all the difference.
Eight twentysomethings from across the country are leaving behind everything they've ever known to take their first steps into adult life in Austin, Texas. These eight complete strangers will form a unique bond as they strive to start a new life for themselves in The Lone Star State.