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Freeform has given a pilot order for the comedy “Brown Girls” from producers Shilpi Roy and Nastaran Dibai. The multi-camera comedy follows the odd-couple duo of Rimmi, an Indian-American aspiring beauty vlogger, and Devi, a young woman who has recently emigrated from India. Brought together by family, Rimmi and Devi instantly clash over their different views on modern life and love while slowly realizing they both have something to learn from each other. Also Read: Freeform's 'Beyond' to Debut Entire First Season Online Day of Premiere (Video) Roy (“Hipsterhood”) and Dibai (“Malibu Country,” “According to Jim”) co-wrote the pilot, with...

Freeform has given a pilot green light to Brown Girls, a multi-camera comedy pilot from writer-producers Shilpi Roy (Hipsterhood) and Nastaran Dibai (According to Jim, Malibu Country) and Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment. Qritten by Roy and Dibai, Brown Girls centers on the relationship between Rimmi, an Indian-American aspiring beauty vlogger, and Devi, a young woman who has recently emigrated from India. Brought together by family, Rimmi and Devi instantly clash…...

Project Name: EastSiders Asking For: $125,000 on Kickstarter Amount Raised Thus Far (At Time Of Post): $12,264 Days Remaining In Campaign (At Time Of Post): 34 Description: EastSiders is a web series about a relationship in disarray. Stars Kit Williamson (Mad Men) and Van Hansis (As The World Turns) play Cal and Thom, a gay couple who must deal with infidelity in their relationship. A critically-acclaimed first season used dark comedy to explore its central topic of love and what it is capable of overcoming. As their suss out their own relationship problems, Cal and Thom interact with a colorful cast of supporting characters. The Kickstarter campaign hopes to follow up the nine-episode first season with a 10-episode return. Creator Bio: In addition to starring in the series, Williamson also serves as EastSiders' director, writer, and producer. Beyond his role on Mad Men, Williamson has also shown up in a...

If you read ShockYa’s interview with Kit Williamson, you might have heard him rep an indie film he was a part of, “Best Friends Forever”. If you have been wanting to know more about that film or where you can see it, count today as your lucky day. Gravitas Ventures has announced that “Best Friends Forever,” a Slamdance favorite, is now available today, July 1, exclusively on iTunes. A larger VOD rollout will start July 5, meaning the film will be available in more than 100 million homes on demand. The film stars Brea Grant (“Dexter,” “Heroes”) and Williamson’s “Hipsterhood” co-star Vera Miao (who can also be seen on “NCIS”) [ Read More ]

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Kit Williamson is extremely busy. Not only does he have a recurring role in one of TV’s most exciting shows, “Mad Men,” but he’s also got a huge fanbase thanks to web series “EastSiders” and “Hipsterhood.” ShockYa was excited to be able to speak with Williamson about his projects and what it’s like to have fans both on and offline. I know that you’re in “Mad Men.” Could you tell me a bit about your character, Ed Giffords? Kit Williamson: He’s a copywriter in Elizabeth Moss’ [as Peggy Olson] office. And he’s kind of insecure and anxious, especially around Peggy. The two offices actually merged…so now my character works at [ Read More ]

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