Executive Editor, World Screen

April 6, 2021 Top Stories

HBO Max Orders Lionsgate’s Minx to Series

April 6, 2021

HBO Max has ordered ten half-hour episodes of the comedy Minx, set in 1970s Los Angeles, from Ellen Rapoport, Feigco Entertainment and Lionsgate Television.

March 31, 2021 Top Stories

Marci Proietto to Head 20th Television Animation

March 31, 2021

Disney Television Studios has promoted Marci Proietto to lead 20th Television Animation, a newly formed production unit devoted entirely to developing, growing and maintaining its library of animated hits.

March 25, 2021 Top Stories

The CW, HBO Max Pick Up What We Do in the Shadows Spin-Off

March 25, 2021

The CW has acquired Wellington Paranormal, a spin-off of the vampire mockumentary film What We Do in the Shadows, in partnership with HBO Max.

March 5, 2021 Top Stories

Party Down Revival for Starz

March 5, 2021

Starz is developing a six-part Party Down limited series, reviving the cult-hit comedy that originally ran for two seasons from 2009 to 2010.

March 5, 2021 Top Stories

Henrik Bastin’s Fabel Hires Directors of Development

March 5, 2021

Mohan Mandali and Jasmine Russ are joining the new development and production company Fabel Entertainment, founded by Fabrik Entertainment's Henrik Bastin.

March 5, 2021 Top Stories

Dakota & Elle Fanning Launch Production Venture

March 5, 2021

Dakota and Elle Fanning have formed Lewellen Pictures to develop feature film and TV projects, as well as other forms of media, including podcasts.

March 4, 2021 Top Stories

A+E Networks Upfront Highlights

March 4, 2021

A+E Networks has revealed more than 2,500 hours of new programming at its 2021 Upfront presentation, including 70 hours of docs and more than 200 movies, with highlights such as a Janet Jackson cross-network limited series.

March 3, 2021 Top Stories

Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard to Host Family Game Fight on NBC

March 3, 2021

NBC has picked up the new game show Family Game Fight, with comedy duo and married couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard serving as both hosts and competitors.

February 12, 2021 Top Stories

Issa Rae Lands Comedy Series with HBO Max

February 12, 2021

HBO Max has given an eight-episode order to the half-hour comedy series Rap Sh*t (working title) from Issa Rae (Insecure, A Black Lady Sketch Show).

February 11, 2021 Top Stories

New Highlights for HBO, HBO Max

February 11, 2021

Among the announcements to come out of HBO's TCA presentation is news of three adult animated series for HBO Max, including a Scooby-Doo spin-off centered on the character of Velma Dinkley, with Mindy Kaling on board.

Kristin Brzoznowski