‘Cooley High’ Remake to MGM, Ted Melfi Pitch and ‘The Parent Agency’ to Fox 2000, STX Gets New Prod Head

Common has signed on to produce and star in MGM’s remake of coming-of-age drama Cooley High with DeVon Franklin and Tony Krantz also producing. (VAR)

Fox 2000, Chernin Entertainment Land Ted Melfi Pitch ‘Fruit Loops’

Fox 2000 won an auction for Fruit Loops, the working title for a pitch that Ted Melfi will write and direct, with Chernin Entertainment producing. Fox 2000’s Elizabeth Gabler prevailed over three other studios to win the project in what will be a seven figure deal. (DH)

Sam Brown Takes Over As Head Of Production At STX From Cathy Schulman

Sam Brown has been named head of production for STX Entertainment’s motion picture group and will succeed Cathy Schulman in that role. (THR)

‘Power’ Renewed For Seasons 4 And 5

Starz has given Power a two-season renewal, ensuring the drama’s run through Season 5. (TVL)

Tara Lipinski To Produce Figure Skating Drama Series For Hulu

Olympic figure skating gold medalist Tara Lipinski is sharpening her blades to produce a new figure skating drama series on Hulu. (EW)

T.R. Knight Joins Cast Of Shonda Rhimes’ ‘The Catch’

Casting reunites the actor, who left Grey’s Anatomy in 2009, with the mega-producer. (IW)

Peter Farrelly-Bobby Mort Comedy ‘Loudermilk’ Gets Straight-To-Series Order At Audience Network

AT&T Audience Network has given a straight-to-series order to Loudermilk, a new half-hour scripted comedy created by writer-director Peter Farrelly and Bobby Mort. Ten episodes have been ordered, with production scheduled to kick off in October in Vancouver. (DH)

‘Birth Of A Nation’ Director Nate Parker Sets New Project At Legendary

Parker, who helmed and starred in the Sundance sensation, will write, direct and produce the new project. (THR)