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American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks, is returning to TV as host of the new food and travel show, “State Plate.” The show will celebrate the unique culinary traditions of all 50 states, following Hicks as he travels to farms, ranches, markets and festivals in each state. “State Plate” premieres on INSP, October 21. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.

The film adaptation of Philip Roth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “American Pastoral,” is coming to theaters on October 21. In his directorial debut, Ewan McGregor directs the film about a man who watches his life fall apart as his daughter takes on a new political affiliation. McGregor also stars in the movie as Seymour Levov, a former star athlete and successful Jewish businessman, Jennifer Connelly plays former beauty queen Dawn Levov, Dakota Fanning stars as Seymour and Dawn’s rebellious daughter, Merry Levov, and Valorie Curry as the polarizing Rita Cohen. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.

Based on the book, “The Good Girls Revolt,” by Lynn Povich comes the new Amazon Video series, with the same title, set to be released in full on October 28. Genevieve Angelson (House of Lies), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), Joy Bryant (Parenthood), Erin Darke (We Need to Talk About Kevin), Hunter Parrish (Weeds) and Chris Diamantopoulos are coming to talk about the series that follows a group of young female researchers at the News of the Week newspaper in the 1960s. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.

Join Gretchen Mol when she comes to discuss her two projects, the Hulu series, “Chance,” and the movie, “Manchester by the Sea.” “Chance” is based on Ken Nunn’s novel and follows a San Francisco neuropsychiatrist who reluctantly gets sucked into a violent and dangerous world of mistaken identity, police corruption and mental illness. Mol plays patient Jaclyn Blackstone, who may be suffering with a multiple personality disorder. “Manchester by the Sea” is the story of an uncle who is forced to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy’s father dies. Mol stars as Elise in the Kenneth Lonergan drama. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.

Join Rumer Willis when she comes to talk about the “Over the Love Tour.” The show is a chanteuse-style variety show of timeless standards ranging from cabaret and jazz to classic R&B and contemporary pop. Willis also performs original material as well as covers. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.

Join Karla Souza from ABC’s hit “How to Get Away With Murder." Souza plays Laurel Castillo, a secret weapon in the making. A quiet, sensitive idealist who enrolled in law school to learn how to defend the less fortunate, Laurel manages to stay under the radar, making it easy for her fellow classmates to underestimate her. With a profound attention to detail and inventive mind, she’s talented – and darker – than anyone realizes, including Annalise. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.

The Magnolia Story is the first book from Chip and Joanna Gaines, offering their fans a detailed look at their life together. From the very first renovation project they ever tackled together to the project that nearly cost them everything; from the childhood memories that shaped them to the twists and turns that led them to the life they share on the farm today. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.

Join Paul Reiser, Jennifer Grey, Alexandra Socha and Craig Roberts of the hilarious Amazon comedy, “Red Oaks,” when they come to discuss Season 2 premiering November 11. “Red Oaks,” tells the story of a young student who works as a tennis pro at the exclusive Red Oaks Country Club between his sophomore and junior years of college. The series takes place in the ‘80s and this season we can expect a classic ‘80s road movie episode this season. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.

“What Happened…Ms. Sykes?” That’s the question Wanda Sykes will be answering when she comes to discuss her one-hour comedy event on EPIX premiering October 21. The special will focus on Wanda’s life, family, race and politics. Sykes says that it’s been too long since her last special, but “just like a Sade album, it takes time to deliver pure genius.” Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for BUILD Series.

Join Victoria Justice and Christina Milian when they visit to discuss their roles in the brand new production of the 1975 cult classic, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again.” The two-hour event follows Justice, as Janet, who alongside her sweetheart, Brad (Ryan McCartan) runs into Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s (Laverne Cox) bizarre abode. Milian stars as Magenta who is the castle’s compliant maid who, along with her brother Riff Raff, plots a secret plan to return to their native planet of Transsexual. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is celebrating 40 years of theatrical distribution and premieres October 20th on FOX. Interview at AOL HQ in NYC for AOL BUILD.