SeriesFest 8 Event Spotlight: The ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ Premiere

Written by John Edward Betancourt

It is definitely safe to say that hardcore fans of television and film all dream about attending a red-carpet premiere event. Simply because, that is one of the most coveted events in the industry, and rightfully so. For it is the epitome of Hollywood since it features glamour and glitz and fun… and outright celebration over the reality that the stars of said premiere have created something wonderful, and the awe and energy of a such a moment… truly does make this a dream destination for fans, one that really does appear to be an impossibility. Mainly because, they are often by invite only and few fans have that kind of swagger or access, so they watch the wonder of the moment from afar and keep dreaming their dream.
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But as the entertainment industry continues to break down walls and becomes more accessible to its fans, those of kind of restrictions are waning. In fact, there are events out there now that are doing their best to include the fans and let them taste the glamour and glitz that comes with a Hollywood premiere and one such event that is breaking down those seemingly impossible walls is SeriesFest. For this Denver based celebration of all things television, has made use of its intimate location, the iconic Sie FilmCenter, to allow for fans to blend in with the stars and enjoy the wonder of the premiere and for proof… then look no further than its opening night event. For on Thursday, May 5, 2022… SeriesFest Season 8 was host to the premiere of the upcoming STARZ series, Becoming Elizabeth, and well… this was a hardcore fans’ dream come true.

Because the red-carpet for this event, was right outside the theater, allowing for fans to get up close to the carpet and feel its wonder and experience what it is like to be this close to the flashing cameras and the stars as they posed for pictures and stopped for interviews and it was just incredible, to see sheer joy on of the faces of those that turned out and watch them jockey with glee to snap a picture of the cast and anyone else that stepped onto that carpet and well, that really did make for a magical evening. One that clearly made everyone that showed up for this red-carpet event, as happy as can be. Because at last, they had the chance to be part of the majesty of this type of event and the best part is, the magic continued long after the stars headed into the theater. 

For SeriesFest made the premiere available to those who bought a ticket or had a pass to the event. Giving them a chance to settle in and watch the opening chapter of this dynamic new series. Which we will discuss in greater detail another time. Simply because we want to focus on the fact that the theater was filled with smiles and joy and outright awe over the fact that everyone was actually there… in a theater during an actual premiere, and as an added bonus… everyone was treated to a Q&A session after the screening with cast members Alicia von Rittberg, Jamie Blackely and the show’s creator and showrunner, Anya Reiss. Wherein they regaled the audience with fascinating tidbits about the creation of the show and how deeply it immersed the actors within the time of the Tudors. 

If anything, this wonderful premiere, truly set the tone for Season 8 of SeriesFest, and informed first timers to this event what to expect. In that, this was going to be an intense, six-day celebration of the wonder of television. One that would immerse fans and creatives alike in the majesty of episodic storytelling and what it does for people around the world and well… SeriesFest definitely delivered on that and more. How exactly, we will be breaking down in further detail over the next few days, so do check back with us as we here at NTG celebrate the majesty of SeriesFest Season 8 and offer up some incredible treats as well. Such as our red-carpet interviews with Alicia von Rittberg, Jamie Blackely, and Anya Reiss. Until next time.

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