The Abolitionists Studio: EveryWhere Studios Production Company(s): FletChet Entertainment Executive Producer(s): David Calvert-Jones, Dan Angel, Tom Mazza, Chet Thomas, Darrin Fletcher, Gerald Molen Writer(s): Chet Thomas, Darrin Fletcher Logline: Documentary series based on former CIA and Homeland Security agent Tim Ballard’s efforts though his O.U.R. organization, to abolish child trafficking. His organization has completed missions with the cooperation of foreign governments and police departments in Haiti, Columbia, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic and Mexico among other locations. The series was primarily filmed guerrilla-style because the nature of the undercover sting operations with Ballard and his team assuming fake identities to lure perpetrators. Details: Based on the feature documentary, The Abolitionists produced by FletChet Entertainment. SSN Insight: FletChet and Everywhere Studios will team to produce the 10-episode series which will be shopped to networks. The feature-length documentary will also be shopped to networks to serve as an intro chapter.
Not Safe With Nikki Glaser Network: Comedy Central Production Company(s): Brillstein Entertainment Partners Executive Producer(s): Nikki Glaser, Chris Convy, Chris McGuire, Alex Murray, Brad Petrigala Writer(s): Nikki Glasser Logline: Providing a frank, funny, and honest perspective on all things sex, the show blends chats with comedians, pre-taped vignettes and social experiments, with Glaser and her guests sharing personal stories about sex, relationships and other taboo topics that Glaser frequently touches upon in her standup. SSN Insight: Comedy Central has given a 10 episode series order as of June 2. Untitled Nikki Glaser Stand-Up Comedy Special Network: Comedy Central Production Company(s): Brillstein Entertainment Partners Executive Producer(s): Nikki Glaser, Alex Murray Writer(s): Nikki Glasser Logline: Comedian Nikki Glaser performs her stand-up routine. SSN Insight: Glasser’s appeared on several Comedy Central shows including as a panelist on @midnight with Chris Hardwick, Inside Amy Schumer, Adam Devine’s House Party, The Burn With Jeff Ross, The Half Hour, and Comedy Underground With Dave Attell.
Untitled Prison Break Limited Series Network: Fox Broadcasting Company Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Executive Producer(s): Paul T. Scheuring, Marty Adelstein, Dawn Parouse Olmstead Logline: Storyline under wraps. Details: Based on the TV series, Prison Break, starring Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, which aired on Fox from 2005-2009. SSN Insight: Fox has planned it as a limited series. Stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell are expected to return for the follow-up.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Network: HBO Production Company(s): Plan B Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Zev Borow Writer(s): Zev Borow Logline: Three young adults grapple with the usual thirty-something problems: boredom, authenticity, and omnipotent online oligarchy. Details: Based on the novel, "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot," written by David Shafer and published by Mulholland Books on August 5, 2014. SSN Insight: The novel was on a number of 2014 Best Books list, including Time magazine and NPR’s lists. Plan B recently executive produced HBO Films’ Nightingale starring David Oyelowo, which premiered last week.
Apex Network: USA Network Production Company(s): Alcon TV Executive Producer(s): Adam Alleca, Ashley Christine Beyer, Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Sharon Hall Writer(s): Adam Alleca, Ashley Christine Beyer Logline: A female assassin saves the life of a teenage outcast and the two form an unlikely bond. Finding themselves at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy involving corrupt politicians, lawless mega-corporations, underworld thugs and a particularly crafty aging serial killer, this newly formed "family" fights for their survival while uncovering the truth. SSN Insight: The series marks the TV debut for Alleca. On the feature side he wrote The Last House on the Left and The Cell. In addition he’s written and directed Standoff starring Lawrence Fishburne that wrapped production and the upcoming The Blob with Simon West directing.
The Stranger Studio: Media Rights Captial Writer(s): Damien Szifron Logline: Storyline is under wraps. SSN Insight: Planned as a 10-episode limited Sci-Fi series by MRC. Szifron was nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar for Wild Tales and is on board to write The Six Million Dollar Man remake. This project has yet to be shopped to networks.
Rock The Troops Network: Spike TV Production Company(s): 7 Bucks Entertainment, Casey Patterson Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia Logline: The special, to be filmed on location at an overseas military base, will feature performances by stars in music, film, comedy, and sports. SSN Insight: This project is the first production in the development deal between Spike TV and Seven Bucks Productions. Per the deal, Johnson and Garcia of Seven Bucks will handle initiatives ranging from productions such as Rock The Troops and sporting events, dedicated to entertaining troops and veterans.
Ladies Of Law Network: WeTV Production Company(s): Monami Entertainment LLC, Eastern Executive Producer(s): Stefan Springman, Mala Chapple, Toby Barraud, Mona Scott-Young Logline: The series follows a group of four interconnected, powerful and glamorous African American female lawyers specializing in entertainment law in New York City, and specifically the male-dominated music industry. This group is behind some of the biggest names in music, but as the price of success grows they must set aside their competition with one another and sacrifice their personal lives to work together to bring in, and keep, major clients. SSN Insight: WeTV ordered the unscripted series on June 2. Monami Entertainment currently produces the Love & Hip Hop franchise of series for VH1.
Sisters In Law Network: WeTV Production Company(s): Collins Avenue Executive Producer(s): Jeff Collins, Michael Hammond, Sandi Johnson, Bryan Stinson, Laura Halperin Logline: Set in Houston, the series follows five powerful African American female attorneys as they bond over their shared vocation and struggles for success, while being pulled apart by the type of law they practice. On one side are the civil lawyers who fight for millions for their clients and, in the process, themselves. On the other side are the criminal lawyers who spend their days, and nights, fighting for justice. SSN Insight: WeTV ordered the unscripted series on June 2.
Untitled Ben Fountain Series Studio: The Ink Factory Executive Producer(s): Stephen Cornwell, Simon Cornwell, Rhodri Thomas and Alexei Boltho Writer(s): Ben Fountain Logline: storyline kept under wraps. SSN Insight: The series will be a one hour. Ink Factory is in production on Ang Lee’s adaptation of Fountain’s “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk”. In addition Ink Factory has wrapped the Fabrice du Welz’s film, Message From The King and a TV series starring Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston called The Night Manager. ReincarNATE Studio: eOne Production Company(s): Buck Productions Executive Producer(s): Patrice Theroux, Sean Buckley Writer(s): James Cooper Logline: After being shot in the head during an investigation, down-on-his-luck private eye Nate McCoy gains the ability to interact with versions of himself from past lives: Jameson, a wild west lawman; and Alan, a contract killer from the 1960s. With their help, Nate takes on the dangerous underworld, crooked cops, and scumbags, including El Panda, a criminal heavyweight who may have been responsible for the murder of his father. Details: Based on the comic book of the same name written by Michael Moreci and illustrated by Keith Burns. Heavy Metal is re-releasing the ReincarNATE trade paperback in November 2015, with a new series set for release in 2016. SSN Insight: Theroux left her position as head of eOne’s global film division last fall. Moreci has also penned the Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes comic for Boom! Studios, Roche Limit and Hoax Hunters for Image Comics.
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Ben 10: Omniverse Network: Cartoon Network Production Company(s): Man of Action Executive Producer(s): John Fang, Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle Logline: About the energetic, fun-loving, 10-year-old Ben Tennyson, his cousin Gwen, and Grandpa Max as they travel the country during summer vacation. When Ben finds the mysterious Omnitrix, a world of alien superpowers opens up to him. Details: Based on the original Ben 10 series which premiered on Cartoon Network in January 2006. The series led to three other animated series (Ben 10 Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Ben 10: Omniverse), one animated movie (Ben 10: Secret Of The Omnitrix), and two live-action movies (Ben 10: Race Against Time, Ben 10: Alien Swarm). SSN Insight: The Ben 10 franchise has garnered three Emmys and grossed over $4.5 billion in retail sales around the world.
Tangled Network: The Disney Channel Production Company(s): Walt Disney Television Animation Executive Producer(s): Christopher Sonnenburg Logline: The series follows the long-locked Rapunzel as she acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona. She realizes there is much more she needs to learn before she can truly accept her royal destiny, causing her to put her crown and put her marriage on hold to seek out epic adventures, much to the dismay of her father, the King. Details: Based on the film, Tangled (2010), starring the voices of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi. SSN Insight: Disney ordered the series on June 3. Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi will reprise their roles. The original 2010 film grossed $591 million worldwide. The story is set between the events of the 2010 film, Tangled and the 2012 animated short, Tangled Ever After. It will premiere in 2017.
Kulipari: An Army of Frogs Network: Netflix Production Company(s): Splash Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Nicolas Atlan Jackson, Mike Young Logline: A story about bravery and heroism, this animated series follows poisonous frogs, scorpions and spiders who must go to war to ensure their power and the survival of their entire world. Details: Based on the 2013 trilogy of books created by Trevor Pryce "An Army of Frogs: A Kulipari Novel". SSN Insight: Netflix gave a series order of 13 episodes on June 3. Splash is also behind the animated feature, Norm of the North, which Lionsgate is releasing in January 2016.
Luna Petunia Network: Netflix Production Company(s): Cirque Du Soleil, Saban Brands LLC Executive Producer(s): Guy Laliberte, Jacques Methe Logline: An animated series that will chronicle the adventures of Luna Petunia, a girl who lives in our world but plays in a dreamland where she learns how to make the impossible possible. SSN Insight: Netflix gave a series order of 11 episodes on June 3. Cirque Du Soleil is also producing The Wiz for NBC that is currently in preproduction.
Puffin Rock Network: Netflix Studio: Cartoon Saloon Production Company(s): Penguin Random House, Inc. Executive Producer(s): Paul Young, Tomm Moore Logline: Oona is a charismatic and plucky young puffling, who along with her ever-curious little brother Baba, explores the diverse array of sea, sky, land and underground creatures. SSN Insight: Cartoon Saloon is the award-winning studio behind Secret of the Kells, Moon Man and Song of the Sea. They are currently in production of the animated feature The Breadwinner. Netflix gave a series order of 13 episodes.
Tarzan and Jane Network: Netflix Production Company(s): Arc Productions, 41 Entertainment Executive Producer(s): Avi Arad Logline: A kids series based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ collection of stories about his iconic characters, Tarzan and Jane. In this modern-day remake, 16 year old Tarzan returns from the African jungle to a London boarding school where he is a fish-out-of-water and challenges conformity. There he meets Jane, Tarzan’s ultimate partner, who helps him solve environmental injustice, crimes and mysteries. Details: Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ collection of stories about his iconic characters, Tarzan and Jane. SSN Insight: Netflix gave a series order of eight episodes to premiere in the later half of 2016. On the feature side Arad is producing the next Spider-Man film at Sony along with Ghost in the Shell for Disney.