Kristin Brzoznowski

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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.