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There are few heavy metal bands that have managed to scale the heights that Judas Priest have during their nearly 50-year career. Their presence and influence remain at an all-time high as evidenced by 2014's "Redeemer of Souls" being the highest-charting album of their career, a 2010 Grammy Award win for "Best Metal Performance," a 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination and more. Judas Priest takes the BUILD stage to tell us about their 18th studio album, "Firepower."

In the year 2045, people can escape their harsh reality in the OASIS, an immersive virtual world where you can go anywhere, do anything, be anyone-the only limits are your own imagination. OASIS creator James Halliday left his immense fortune and control of the Oasis to the winner of a contest designed to find a worthy heir. When unlikely hero Wade Watts conquers the first challenge of the reality-bending treasure hunt, he and his friends-known as the High Five-are hurled into a fantastical universe of discovery and danger to save the OASIS and their world. Ben Mendelsohn stopped by the BUILD stage to talk about the highly-anticipated film, "Ready Player One."

In "The Band's Visit," a mix-up sends a group of Egyptian musicians to a remote Israeli town. When the locals take them in for the night, their lives intertwine in the most unexpected ways. Fate brought them to town. Their music brought it to life. Winner of four "Best Musical" awards, and now honored on every major "Best of the Year" list, "The Band's Visit" rejoices in the deeply human ways music, longing and laughter can bring us all together. Show director David Cromer, playwright Itamar Moses, show composer David Yazbek and star Katrina Lenk took the BUILD stage to discuss the musical.

The globe-spanning conflict between otherworldly monsters of mass destruction and the human-piloted super-machines built to vanquish them was only a prelude to the all-out assault on humanity in "Pacific Rim Uprising." John Boyega ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens") stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost, a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity's victory against the monstrous "Kaiju." Jake has since abandoned his training only to become caught up in a criminal underworld. But when an even more unstoppable threat is unleashed to tear through our cities and bring the world to its knees, he is given one last chance to live up to his father's legacy. As he and other pilots seek justice for the fallen, their only hope is to unite together in a global uprising against the forces of extinction

What begins as an impulsive date between suburban husband Jack (Greg Poehler) and neophyte escort Izzy (Priscilla Faia) spins into a whirlwind three-way affair including Jack's wife Emma (Rachel Blanchard), who's been keeping secrets of her own. Over a span of just 10 days, their arrangement becomes something else entirely: A real romance with real stakes involving three real people. Now in Season 3, it's the day before Jack and Emma’s divorce signing. Circumstances reunite the t​hrouple, forcing them to confront what drew them together and what tore them apart.

“Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Better Life” is a beautifully illustrated book from Cleo Wade—the artist, poet, and speaker who has been called “the Millennial Oprah” by New York Magazine. True to her hugely popular Instagram account, Wade brings her moving life lessons to "Heart Talk," an inspiring spiritual book of wisdom for the new generation. Featuring over one hundred and twenty of Wade’s original poems, mantras, and affirmations, including fan favorites and never before seen ones, this book is a daily pep talk to keep you feeling empowered and motivated.

"Station 19" follows a group of heroic firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19—from captain to newest recruit—who risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock. These brave men and women are like family, literally and figuratively, and together they put their own lives in jeopardy as first responders to save the lives of others. Stars Jaina Lee Ortiz & Jason George joined BUILD to talk about the new ABC series.

Dove Cameron dropped by the BUILD Studio to tell us about her role in ABC's hit show, Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Dove Cameron plays Ruby, a brainy young woman who has “a mysterious obsession” with Daisy Johnson. Ruby is also the daughter of General Hale, the stone-cold military type who kept Fitz prisoner for months after his teammates’ diner abduction.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks, Inc. to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles. The Foundation works with 30 partner organizations throughout the tri-state area, including hospitals, wish organizations and community-based organizations, to reach children who are facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care. Music icon DMC took the BUILD stage to speak on the organization.

What if Superman never existed? Set two generations before the destruction of Superman’s home planet, “Krypton” follows Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe), the legendary Man of Steel’s grandfather, who is faced with a life and death conflict – save his home planet or let it be destroyed in order to restore the fate of his future grandson. With Krypton’s leadership in disarray and the House of El ostracized, Seg finds himself in a difficult position. He must redeem his family’s honor and protect the ones he loves while being challenged by familiar DC characters Brainiac and Earthly time-traveler Adam Strange.