"BE@RBRICK," the new CG animated comedy series for kids and families debuts March 21 on AppleTV+.

Based on the iconic BE@RBRICK figures from Medicom Toy," the 13-episode series, produced and animated by DreamWorks Animation and Dentsu Inc., features upbeat, original songs and aims to empower kids and families to embrace their true selves through the universal language of music.

"BE@RBRICK" follows Jasmine Finch and her bandmates as they pursue their dreams and inspire others to do the same. But it won't be easy to do when living in a world where everyone's role is chosen for them and where the painted-on look you receive when you graduate from high school determines who you'll be for the rest of your life. Jasmine realizes that in order for her world to change, she and her friends will have to make it happen themselves.

The music-driven series, told through CG animation, is developed by Daytime Emmy Award nominee Meghan McCarthy ("My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic," "Centaurworld"), who also serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer.

Alex Almaguer ("TrollsTopia") is the supervising producer, with Taylor Orci ("Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts") as story editor, and Athena Hofmann ("Amateur") as line producer. The voice cast brings the characters to life with Brianna Bryan as Jasmine, Skyla I'Lece as Holly, Isaiah Crews as Nick, Alison Jaye as Ada, and Noah Bentley as Klaus.

In addition to its vibrant storytelling, the series is enhanced by the musical talents of four-time Grammy Award-winning producer Timbaland, who serves as executive music producer, with an original score by Jina Hyojin An ("XO, Kitty") and Shirley Song ("Exploding Kittens").

"BE@RBRICK" marks the latest collaboration for Apple TV+ and DreamWorks Animation, joining Jim Cooper and Jeff Dixon's Emmy-nominated animated, spooky adventure series "CURSES!" with John Krasinski executive producing; GLAAD Media Award-nominated "Pinecone & Pony," based on the book "The Princess and the Pony" by New York Times bestselling author Kate Beaton; and "Doug Unplugs," based on Dan Yaccarino's "Doug Unplugged" book series.

"BE@RBRICK" will premiere alongside kids and family offerings now streaming globally on Apple TV+, including the new Peanuts series "Camp Snoopy; the second season of beloved animated series "Frog and Toad," based on the Caldecott and Newbery Honor-winning books; animated adventure trilogy "WondLa," based on the New York Times bestselling book series "The Search for WondLa" by Tony DiTerlizzi; celebrated kids and family series "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!," inspired by the hit, Emmy Award-nominated cultural phenomenon "Yo Gabba Gabba!"; "Me," an elevated cinematic coming-of-age story from Barry L. Levy, and "Wonder Pets: In the City," from Jennifer Oxley.

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FOOD NETWORK ANNOUNCES ANNUAL HOT LIST 2025

On the Emmy-nominated daytime series "The Kitchen," Food Network" recently announced their 2025 Hot List, an annual look at exciting food personalities and up-and-coming culinary rock stars making their mark in the food content space. Hot Listers Byron Gomez and Nini Nguyen joined the hosts to chat all things Hot List and share some of their best culinary tips and recipes.

This year's list of breakthrough talent includes a connoisseur of "modern cowboy" cuisine, a barbecue expert with a passion for live-fire cooking, and a fine dining chef turned viral content creator. Each Hot Lister brings their own unique creativity and point of view to all of their culinary endeavors from restaurants to cookbooks to social platforms everywhere.

"Each year the Hot List gives us a chance to celebrate and shine a spotlight on up-and-coming culinary talent making their impact known in the food media world. As the premier destination for food-focused content, it also allows Food Network to introduce these burgeoning stars to our audience and beyond, setting the table for more to come from each of these dynamic personalities," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery.

This year's Hot List members include: chef, content creator and Tournament of Champions VI competitor Carlos Anthony, entrepreneur, master of 'cue and winner of BBQ Brawl Season 5, Erica Barrett, chef at a Michelin-star restaurant and upcoming judge on "Chopped " Byron Gomez, chef, restaurateur and "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing" season one semi-finalist Mika Leon, Top Chef winner Buddha Lo, chef, cookbook author and Tournament of Champions VI competitor Nini Nguyen, food content creator, cookbook author and restaurateur Tue Nguyen, James Beard Award nominee, acclaimed restaurateur and new Bobby's Triple Threat Titan Ayesha Nurdjaja, private chef and food content creator Olivia Tiedemann and viral culinary social media personality Joshua Weissman.

Beginning March 3, one new Hot List star a day will be introduced on Food Network's social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Each member of the Hot List will be featured in various social videos, including their very own culinary "Hot Tips", favorite recipes and exclusive Q&A's. Fans can follow #FNHotList to meet this year's group of rising culinary stars.

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