Dig it.

So I’m not accused of burying the lede: This is a teaser for a new web series that stars Katy Allen, wife of Kris Allen, and there’s a good chance that — ZOMG! — both Allen’s will be in attendance at this premiere at 9 p.m, Friday, Jan. 8 at Star Bar.

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Other things you should know about the show:

The plot follows Bettie (Allen), who comes across “a mysterious jewel with amazing powers” and soon finds herself on the run from a secret group trying to reclaim the stone.

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It comes from the brain of Arkansas Times favorite TV writer, David Koon.

Local director Gerry Bruno, who helmed the Times’ 48 Hour Film Fest winner, directs.

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Bryan Stafford, known for his music video work with the Moving Front and American Princes, edits.

Patrick Beam, better known as Patrick the Angry Viewer, stars as a henchman.

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And there are a lot of special effects and a good bit of the first episode was shot on Rice Street, where if you’re between 20 and 35, you’ve probably been to a party.

Koon and Bruno and producers Susan Altrui, Eyren Mills and Eric Wilson are looking for funding to launch the series into broader production.

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Koon’s already written the first season.

In full disclosure, the Times is co-sponsoring this premiere.

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