Exclusive: The CW has put in development a friends comedy from Hannah Marks (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency), Ben Stiller’s Red Hour, No Tomorrow creator Corinne Brinkerhoff and CBS Television Studios, where Brinkerhoff is under a deal.
The Untitled Hannah Marks Project, written by Marks, is a five-minutes-in-the-future comedic drama about four female friends navigating their 20s. The show explores classic coming-of-age themes like love, friendship, identity and sexuality, all through a futuristic high-tech lens.
Marks serves as co-executive producer on the project. Stiller, Nicky Weinstock and Jackie Cohn executive produce for Stiller’s Red Hour with Brinkeroff and Tiffany Grant via Green Ribbon. CBS Television Studios is the studio.
Marks wrote and directed the 2018 feature After Everything starring Jeremy Allen White, Maika Monroe and Marisa Tomei. As an actress, Marks is known for her role as Amanda Brotzman on BBC America’s Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency.
The Untitled Hannah Marks Project, written by Marks, is a five-minutes-in-the-future comedic drama about four female friends navigating their 20s. The show explores classic coming-of-age themes like love, friendship, identity and sexuality, all through a futuristic high-tech lens.
Marks serves as co-executive producer on the project. Stiller, Nicky Weinstock and Jackie Cohn executive produce for Stiller’s Red Hour with Brinkeroff and Tiffany Grant via Green Ribbon. CBS Television Studios is the studio.
Marks wrote and directed the 2018 feature After Everything starring Jeremy Allen White, Maika Monroe and Marisa Tomei. As an actress, Marks is known for her role as Amanda Brotzman on BBC America’s Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency.
- 11/4/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
YouTube is officially kicking off its shift to Avod (ad-supported video on demand) today by dropping the first season of its most popular original scripted series Cobra Kai, starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, in front of the paywall for a limited time.
The streamer also has set Season 2 premiere dates for comedy series Liza on Demand, headlined by YouTube star Liza Koshy., on September 25 and drama Impulse on October 16, along with free windows to catch up with each series’ first season.
As part of the kickoff, YouTube today also announced a pickup and October 8 premiere date for the Johnny Cash documentary film The Gift, which had premiered at SXSW, as well as premiere dates for a slate of three original European non-scripted programs announced at Edinburgh last week, including Virtually History, a special commemorating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the coming months, YouTube...
The streamer also has set Season 2 premiere dates for comedy series Liza on Demand, headlined by YouTube star Liza Koshy., on September 25 and drama Impulse on October 16, along with free windows to catch up with each series’ first season.
As part of the kickoff, YouTube today also announced a pickup and October 8 premiere date for the Johnny Cash documentary film The Gift, which had premiered at SXSW, as well as premiere dates for a slate of three original European non-scripted programs announced at Edinburgh last week, including Virtually History, a special commemorating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the coming months, YouTube...
- 8/29/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Smith is poised to introduce a new generation to the Masters of the Universe.
The writer/director/producer on Sunday announced that he is bringing the He-Man franchise to Netflix by way of the limited anime series Masters of the Universe: Revelation. The new show “will focus on the unresolved storylines of the classic ’80s era, picking up many of the characters’ journeys where they left off decades ago,” per the official logline. Smith will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
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The writer/director/producer on Sunday announced that he is bringing the He-Man franchise to Netflix by way of the limited anime series Masters of the Universe: Revelation. The new show “will focus on the unresolved storylines of the classic ’80s era, picking up many of the characters’ journeys where they left off decades ago,” per the official logline. Smith will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
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- 8/18/2019
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: YouTube’s scale-back on original scripted programming continues. I have learned that the online video platform is not proceeding with new seasons of its drama series Step Up: High Water and comedy Wayne, and is not going forward with drama pilot Dark Cargo and comedy pilot It’s a Man’s World.
The development comes on the heels of YouTube in March canceling the sci-fi drama series Origin and the comedy Overthinking with Kat & June, and its new drama series On Becoming a God In Central Florida starring Kirsten Dunst being put in turnaround and landing at Showtime in June. The pullback is part of a programming strategy shift for YouTube as it is moving from an Svod (subscription supported video on demand) to an Avod (ad-supported video on demand) model with a focus on music, learning and personalities fare.
I hear three of the four YouTube Premium projects...
The development comes on the heels of YouTube in March canceling the sci-fi drama series Origin and the comedy Overthinking with Kat & June, and its new drama series On Becoming a God In Central Florida starring Kirsten Dunst being put in turnaround and landing at Showtime in June. The pullback is part of a programming strategy shift for YouTube as it is moving from an Svod (subscription supported video on demand) to an Avod (ad-supported video on demand) model with a focus on music, learning and personalities fare.
I hear three of the four YouTube Premium projects...
- 8/17/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Messina has joined Season 3 of USA Network’s “The Sinner.” The “Mindy Project” alum will star opposite previously announced leads Matt Bomer and Bill Pullman in the third season of the crime anthology series.
The “Sharp Objects” actor will play Nick Haas, a college friend to Jamie (Bomer). Per USA Network, “a surprise visit years later unexpectedly alters the course of their friendship and their lives.”
Here’s the description for “The Sinner” Season 3:
“The Sinner’s” third installment follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) as he begins a routine investigation of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester, in upstate New York. Ambrose uncovers a hidden crime that pulls him into the most dangerous and disturbing case of his career.
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Derek Simonds returns as...
The “Sharp Objects” actor will play Nick Haas, a college friend to Jamie (Bomer). Per USA Network, “a surprise visit years later unexpectedly alters the course of their friendship and their lives.”
Here’s the description for “The Sinner” Season 3:
“The Sinner’s” third installment follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) as he begins a routine investigation of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester, in upstate New York. Ambrose uncovers a hidden crime that pulls him into the most dangerous and disturbing case of his career.
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- 8/1/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Fresh off his “Sharp Objects” stint, Chris Messina has been cast in the third season of “The Sinner.”
Messina will play a character named Nick Haas, college friend to Jamie (Matt Bomer), in the USA show. The third season follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Pullman) as he begins a routine investigation of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester, in upstate New York. Ambrose uncovers a hidden crime that pulls him into the most dangerous and disturbing case of his career.
Messina will next appear in the upcoming revenge thriller “Birds of Prey” and has recently signed on for multiple roles including in the revenge thriller “The Secrets We Keep” alongside Noomi Rapace, Ben Stiller’s thriller, “Dark Cargo” and Gia Coppola’s sophomore film, “Mainstream.” Previously, Messina starred opposite Amy Adams and Meryl Streep in Nora Ephron’s “Julie & Julia,” Sam Mendes’ “Away We Go” and “Vicky Christina Barcelona.
Messina will play a character named Nick Haas, college friend to Jamie (Matt Bomer), in the USA show. The third season follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Pullman) as he begins a routine investigation of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester, in upstate New York. Ambrose uncovers a hidden crime that pulls him into the most dangerous and disturbing case of his career.
Messina will next appear in the upcoming revenge thriller “Birds of Prey” and has recently signed on for multiple roles including in the revenge thriller “The Secrets We Keep” alongside Noomi Rapace, Ben Stiller’s thriller, “Dark Cargo” and Gia Coppola’s sophomore film, “Mainstream.” Previously, Messina starred opposite Amy Adams and Meryl Streep in Nora Ephron’s “Julie & Julia,” Sam Mendes’ “Away We Go” and “Vicky Christina Barcelona.
- 8/1/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Messina (Sharp Objects) is set to star opposite Matt Bomer and Bill Pullman in the third season of USA Network’s anthology crime thriller series The Sinner.
The third installment follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Pullman) as he begins a routine investigation of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester, in upstate New York. He uncovers a hidden crime that pulls him into the most dangerous and disturbing case of his career.
Messina will play Nick Haas, a college friend of Jamie (Bomer). A surprise visit years later unexpectedly alters the course of their friendship and their lives.
Derek Simonds returns as executive producer and showrunner, along with Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple executive produce through their company Iron Ocean and Charlie Gogolak. Willie Reale also will serve as executive producer. Adam Bernstein is set to direct the first two episodes and also will executive produce. The series is produced by Ucp.
The third installment follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Pullman) as he begins a routine investigation of a tragic car accident on the outskirts of Dorchester, in upstate New York. He uncovers a hidden crime that pulls him into the most dangerous and disturbing case of his career.
Messina will play Nick Haas, a college friend of Jamie (Bomer). A surprise visit years later unexpectedly alters the course of their friendship and their lives.
Derek Simonds returns as executive producer and showrunner, along with Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple executive produce through their company Iron Ocean and Charlie Gogolak. Willie Reale also will serve as executive producer. Adam Bernstein is set to direct the first two episodes and also will executive produce. The series is produced by Ucp.
- 8/1/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Messina has signed on to co-star with Rosamund Pike and Peter Dinklage in the thriller “I Care a Lot,” sources tell Variety.
J Blakeson will direct the movie from his own script. Diane Wiest is also on board to join the cast.
Pike will play Marla Grayson, a highly successful legal guardian with a knack for using the law to her benefit and her clients’ detriment. When she cherrypicks her seemingly perfect client, however, she soon realizes looks are deceiving.
Dinklage will portray a gangster, with Messina as his lawyer.
Teddy Schwarzman’s Black Bear and Blakeson’s Sugar November are producing, with Black Bear fully financing. Producers are Schwarzman, Ben Stillman and Michael Heimler alongside Blakeson. Sacha Guttenstein will executive produce.
Messina most recently portrayed Detective Richard Willis in HBO’s “Sharp Objects” alongside Amy Adams and will next appear in Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated Harley Quinn film...
J Blakeson will direct the movie from his own script. Diane Wiest is also on board to join the cast.
Pike will play Marla Grayson, a highly successful legal guardian with a knack for using the law to her benefit and her clients’ detriment. When she cherrypicks her seemingly perfect client, however, she soon realizes looks are deceiving.
Dinklage will portray a gangster, with Messina as his lawyer.
Teddy Schwarzman’s Black Bear and Blakeson’s Sugar November are producing, with Black Bear fully financing. Producers are Schwarzman, Ben Stillman and Michael Heimler alongside Blakeson. Sacha Guttenstein will executive produce.
Messina most recently portrayed Detective Richard Willis in HBO’s “Sharp Objects” alongside Amy Adams and will next appear in Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated Harley Quinn film...
- 7/9/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
YouTube has canceled four shows, continuing with its going-forward strategy to reevaluate its original scripted programming strategy as it focuses on unscripted shows and specials.
Getting the ax were Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, Champaign Ill, Sideswiped and Do You Want to See a Dead Body.
“Our goal is to create amazing programming focused on music, education, YouTube creators and some lighthouse shows,” said Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Original Content for YouTube. “We just had our most successful year to date and will soon announce a slate of new and returning hits.”
Several scripted hits continue on YouTube, most notably, Cobra Kai (season 2 premieres April 24), Step Up, Liza on Demand, and Impulse (currently in production).
YouTube quietly stopped taking new scripted pitches over the last few months. The company remains committed to its current series and projects already in the pipeline,...
Getting the ax were Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, Champaign Ill, Sideswiped and Do You Want to See a Dead Body.
“Our goal is to create amazing programming focused on music, education, YouTube creators and some lighthouse shows,” said Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Original Content for YouTube. “We just had our most successful year to date and will soon announce a slate of new and returning hits.”
Several scripted hits continue on YouTube, most notably, Cobra Kai (season 2 premieres April 24), Step Up, Liza on Demand, and Impulse (currently in production).
YouTube quietly stopped taking new scripted pitches over the last few months. The company remains committed to its current series and projects already in the pipeline,...
- 4/11/2019
- by Bruce Haring and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Turn alumna Heather Lind has been cast as the female lead opposite Chris Messina and Rj Cyler in Dark Cargo, YouTube Premium’s drama pilot from Entertainment One and Canada’s Counterfeit Pictures and Seven24 Films. Ben Stiller and Nicky Weinstock executive produce via their Red Hour Productions banner. Nick Santora is the Ep/showrunner.
Written by Adam and Max Reid and directed by Lodge Kerrigan, Dark Cargo is described as a high-octane, cliffhanger-driven neo-noir thriller set in the big-rig cab of Joe Dobbs (Messina) as he traverses the darkest nights of his life. What begins as a random encounter with a disturbed stranger (Cyler) turns into a race against time, the police and even more malevolent forces. All the while, Joe just wants to get back to his family.
Lind will play Ava. Sexy, confident and strong-willed, Ava is the wife of long-haul trucker Joe and the mother of their 5-year-old daughter.
Written by Adam and Max Reid and directed by Lodge Kerrigan, Dark Cargo is described as a high-octane, cliffhanger-driven neo-noir thriller set in the big-rig cab of Joe Dobbs (Messina) as he traverses the darkest nights of his life. What begins as a random encounter with a disturbed stranger (Cyler) turns into a race against time, the police and even more malevolent forces. All the while, Joe just wants to get back to his family.
Lind will play Ava. Sexy, confident and strong-willed, Ava is the wife of long-haul trucker Joe and the mother of their 5-year-old daughter.
- 3/19/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Birds of Prey” actor Chris Messina is set to star in the YouTube series “Dark Cargo.”
Ben Stiller and Nicky Weinstein will executive produce via their Red Hour Productions banner.
Penned by Adam and Max Reid and directed by “The Girlfriend Experience’s” Lodge Kerrigan, the series is described as a high-octane, cliffhanger-driven, neo-noir thriller set in the big rig cab of Joe Dobbs (Messina) as he traverses the darkest nights of his life. What begins as a random encounter with a disturbed stranger turns into a race against time, the police, and even more malevolent forces. Meanwhile, Joe just wants to get back to his family.
The series also stars Rj Cyler, best known for “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” and the Showtime series “I’m Dying Up Here.”
Nick Santora is attached as showrunner. Eone serves as the studio.
Messina is coming off the HBO series...
Ben Stiller and Nicky Weinstein will executive produce via their Red Hour Productions banner.
Penned by Adam and Max Reid and directed by “The Girlfriend Experience’s” Lodge Kerrigan, the series is described as a high-octane, cliffhanger-driven, neo-noir thriller set in the big rig cab of Joe Dobbs (Messina) as he traverses the darkest nights of his life. What begins as a random encounter with a disturbed stranger turns into a race against time, the police, and even more malevolent forces. Meanwhile, Joe just wants to get back to his family.
The series also stars Rj Cyler, best known for “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” and the Showtime series “I’m Dying Up Here.”
Nick Santora is attached as showrunner. Eone serves as the studio.
Messina is coming off the HBO series...
- 3/14/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Chris Messina (Sharp Objects) and Rj Cyler (I’m Dying Up Here) are set as the male leads in Dark Cargo, YouTube Premium’s drama pilot from Entertainment One and Canada’s Counterfeit Pictures and SEVEN24 Films. Ben Stiller and Nicky Weinstein executive produce via their Red Hour Productions banner.
Written by Adam and Max Reid (Sneaky Pete) and directed by Lodge Kerrigan, Dark Cargo is described as a high-octane, cliffhanger-driven, neo-noir thriller set in the big rig cab of Joe Dobbs (Messina) as he traverses the darkest nights of his life. What begins as a random encounter with a disturbed stranger (Cyler) turns into a race against time, the police, and even more malevolent forces. All the while, Joe just wants to get back to his family.
Messina’s Joe Dobbs is a long-haul trucker who’s about to embark on the most treacherous ride of his life.
Written by Adam and Max Reid (Sneaky Pete) and directed by Lodge Kerrigan, Dark Cargo is described as a high-octane, cliffhanger-driven, neo-noir thriller set in the big rig cab of Joe Dobbs (Messina) as he traverses the darkest nights of his life. What begins as a random encounter with a disturbed stranger (Cyler) turns into a race against time, the police, and even more malevolent forces. All the while, Joe just wants to get back to his family.
Messina’s Joe Dobbs is a long-haul trucker who’s about to embark on the most treacherous ride of his life.
- 3/14/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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