Skydance Television has added Shelley Zimmerman and David Wolkis to its executive team in an effort to strengthen its creative development and physical production teams.
Zimmerman will serve as executive vice president and head of development, while Wolkis will serve as senior vice president of physical production.
In her new role, Zimmerman will be responsible for sourcing material, developing and packaging projects, maintaining oversight of overall deals, and shepherding series through all phases of production. Meanwhile, Wolkis will help oversee physical production on Skydance Television’s slate of series, including production finance and post-production.
Zimmerman will report to Skydance Television president Matt Thunell, while Wolkis will report to Physical Production executive VPg Drew Brown.
Most recently, Zimmerman served as president of television for Kerry Ehrin’s (“The Morning Show” and “Bates Motel”) Bad Attitude Entertainment, where she ran development and production.
Prior to Bad Attitude, she served as executive vice...
Zimmerman will serve as executive vice president and head of development, while Wolkis will serve as senior vice president of physical production.
In her new role, Zimmerman will be responsible for sourcing material, developing and packaging projects, maintaining oversight of overall deals, and shepherding series through all phases of production. Meanwhile, Wolkis will help oversee physical production on Skydance Television’s slate of series, including production finance and post-production.
Zimmerman will report to Skydance Television president Matt Thunell, while Wolkis will report to Physical Production executive VPg Drew Brown.
Most recently, Zimmerman served as president of television for Kerry Ehrin’s (“The Morning Show” and “Bates Motel”) Bad Attitude Entertainment, where she ran development and production.
Prior to Bad Attitude, she served as executive vice...
- 10/24/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Skydance Television is bolstering its executive ranks. The Foundation and Reacher studio has hired Shelley Zimmerman and David Wolkis.
Zimmerman joins as EVP, Head of Development and Wolkis becomes SVP, Physical Production.
It comes a year after Matt Thunell, the former Netflix exec who had a hand in the success of Stranger Things, replaced Bill Bost as President of Skydance Television.
Zimmerman was most recently President of Television Bad Attitude Entertainment, The Morning Show and Bates Motel exec producer Kerry Ehrin’s company. Before that, she was EVP, of the Live-Action Studio for Awesomeness and Nickelodeon, where she produced series including Netflix’s Trinkets and Hulu’s Pen15. She was also SVP, Scripted Programming at Warner Horizon where she oversaw such series as Pretty Little Liars on Freeform and TNT’s Dallas, and President of Television Development at Tollin/Robbins Productions, where she developed Smallville, One Tree Hill and What I Like About You.
Zimmerman joins as EVP, Head of Development and Wolkis becomes SVP, Physical Production.
It comes a year after Matt Thunell, the former Netflix exec who had a hand in the success of Stranger Things, replaced Bill Bost as President of Skydance Television.
Zimmerman was most recently President of Television Bad Attitude Entertainment, The Morning Show and Bates Motel exec producer Kerry Ehrin’s company. Before that, she was EVP, of the Live-Action Studio for Awesomeness and Nickelodeon, where she produced series including Netflix’s Trinkets and Hulu’s Pen15. She was also SVP, Scripted Programming at Warner Horizon where she oversaw such series as Pretty Little Liars on Freeform and TNT’s Dallas, and President of Television Development at Tollin/Robbins Productions, where she developed Smallville, One Tree Hill and What I Like About You.
- 10/24/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, “South Park” premiered a preview clip of its coronavirus-themed special and Paramount Plus’ shared with Variety an exclusive clip from true-crime docuseries “For Heaven’s Sake.”
Casting
Matthew Sato has been cast as Kai, a series regular role, in Disney Plus‘ new “Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.,” portraying the brother of lead Dr. Lahela Kamealoha (Peyton Elizabeth Lee). Described as Lahela’s “hot older brother,” he is a charming, emotionally intelligent and charismatic guy who sometimes struggled with book smarts. The woman-centered reboot of ABC‘s “Doogie Howser” follows Lahela, a 16-year-old genius doctor in Hawaii. While she still lives with her family and barely has her driver’s license, her days are filled with making vital life-changing decisions. The series is written and executive produced by Kourtney Kang, along with Jake Kasdan, Melvin Mar and Dayna and Jesse Bochco. Kasdan will direct the first episode.
Casting
Matthew Sato has been cast as Kai, a series regular role, in Disney Plus‘ new “Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.,” portraying the brother of lead Dr. Lahela Kamealoha (Peyton Elizabeth Lee). Described as Lahela’s “hot older brother,” he is a charming, emotionally intelligent and charismatic guy who sometimes struggled with book smarts. The woman-centered reboot of ABC‘s “Doogie Howser” follows Lahela, a 16-year-old genius doctor in Hawaii. While she still lives with her family and barely has her driver’s license, her days are filled with making vital life-changing decisions. The series is written and executive produced by Kourtney Kang, along with Jake Kasdan, Melvin Mar and Dayna and Jesse Bochco. Kasdan will direct the first episode.
- 3/4/2021
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
Shelley Zimmerman has departed Awesomeness and is joining Kerry Ehrin’s Bad Attitude Entertainment as president of television, where she will develop and produce new projects for the company.
“Shelley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and has great creative instincts, and is the perfect person to partner with as I look to expand my company and identify projects, both to write myself, and as an opportunity to foster other writers’ voices,” said Ehrin, the executive producer of “The Morning Show” who recently extended an overall deal with Apple TV Plus.
Zimmerman’s exit from Awesomeness as executive VP of live-action studio was announced earlier Wednesday, as ViacomCBS consolidates all live-action production across Nickelodeon and Awesomeness under Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin. Among the series Zimmerman produced at Awesomeness are‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,’ ‘PEN15’ and ‘Trinkets.’”
At Bad Attitude Entertainment, she is set to...
“Shelley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and has great creative instincts, and is the perfect person to partner with as I look to expand my company and identify projects, both to write myself, and as an opportunity to foster other writers’ voices,” said Ehrin, the executive producer of “The Morning Show” who recently extended an overall deal with Apple TV Plus.
Zimmerman’s exit from Awesomeness as executive VP of live-action studio was announced earlier Wednesday, as ViacomCBS consolidates all live-action production across Nickelodeon and Awesomeness under Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin. Among the series Zimmerman produced at Awesomeness are‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,’ ‘PEN15’ and ‘Trinkets.’”
At Bad Attitude Entertainment, she is set to...
- 1/13/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Shelley Zimmerman has been named president of television for Kerry Ehrin’s production company, Bad Attitude Entertainment.
In this role, Zimmerman will shepherd development and produce new projects for the company, including those Ehrin will create and write, and those for which she will supervise other writers. Ehrin is currently the showrunner for Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show,” which is in production on its second season. Ehrin’s overall deal with Apple TV+ was extended last year.
Zimmerman comes to Bad Attitude from ViacomCBS’ Awesomeness, which earlier Wednesday announced a restructuring of its live-action production under one for its Kids & Family division. Zimmerman had been with the studio for six years, where she was most recently executive vice president of live-action. Prior to that, Zimmerman was senior vice president of scripted programming for Warner Horizon, where she oversaw Freeform’s “Pretty Little Liars” and TNT’s reboot of “Dallas.
In this role, Zimmerman will shepherd development and produce new projects for the company, including those Ehrin will create and write, and those for which she will supervise other writers. Ehrin is currently the showrunner for Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show,” which is in production on its second season. Ehrin’s overall deal with Apple TV+ was extended last year.
Zimmerman comes to Bad Attitude from ViacomCBS’ Awesomeness, which earlier Wednesday announced a restructuring of its live-action production under one for its Kids & Family division. Zimmerman had been with the studio for six years, where she was most recently executive vice president of live-action. Prior to that, Zimmerman was senior vice president of scripted programming for Warner Horizon, where she oversaw Freeform’s “Pretty Little Liars” and TNT’s reboot of “Dallas.
- 1/13/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Shelley Zimmerman, who just exited Awesomeness after five years, has been named President of Television for Kerry Ehrin’s Bad Attitude Entertainment as part of Ehrin’s overall deal at Apple TV+. She will shepherd development and produce new projects for the company, including those Ehrin will create and write, and those for which she will supervise other writers.
Ehrin, the executive producer/showrunner of Apple TV+’s flagship drama series The Morning Show, is the first writer to be signed into an overall deal by Apple TV+. The deal was extended earlier this year.
“Shelley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and has great creative instincts, and is the perfect person to partner with as I look to expand my company and identify projects, both to write myself, and as an opportunity to foster other writers’ voices,” Ehrin said.
Zimmerman was most recently EVP, live-action studios for Awesomeness,...
Ehrin, the executive producer/showrunner of Apple TV+’s flagship drama series The Morning Show, is the first writer to be signed into an overall deal by Apple TV+. The deal was extended earlier this year.
“Shelley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and has great creative instincts, and is the perfect person to partner with as I look to expand my company and identify projects, both to write myself, and as an opportunity to foster other writers’ voices,” Ehrin said.
Zimmerman was most recently EVP, live-action studios for Awesomeness,...
- 1/13/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
ViacomCBS’s Kids & Family division is consolidating all of its live-action production under one team, the company announced Tuesday.
The team, led by Nick executives Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin, will oversee development, current series and studio content for both the Nickelodeon and Awesomeness brands. Syrinthia Studer will continue in her role overseeing the combined live-action film studio. All three report to ViacomCBS Kids & Family president Brian Robbins.
The move to streamline the division’s live-action operations comes as Shelley Zimmerman, executive vice president of live-action for Awesomeness, has opted stepped down from her position and exit the company after nearly six years.
Current live-action series at Nick include the “All That” revival, the “Henry Danger” spinoff “Danger Force” and Tyler Perry’s “Young Dylan,” among others. Recent live-action series from Awesomeness include “PEN15” and “Light as a Feather” at Hulu and the two-season drama “Trinkets” at Netflix.
“As our...
The team, led by Nick executives Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin, will oversee development, current series and studio content for both the Nickelodeon and Awesomeness brands. Syrinthia Studer will continue in her role overseeing the combined live-action film studio. All three report to ViacomCBS Kids & Family president Brian Robbins.
The move to streamline the division’s live-action operations comes as Shelley Zimmerman, executive vice president of live-action for Awesomeness, has opted stepped down from her position and exit the company after nearly six years.
Current live-action series at Nick include the “All That” revival, the “Henry Danger” spinoff “Danger Force” and Tyler Perry’s “Young Dylan,” among others. Recent live-action series from Awesomeness include “PEN15” and “Light as a Feather” at Hulu and the two-season drama “Trinkets” at Netflix.
“As our...
- 1/13/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
In the latest round of consolidation on the Viacom side of ViacomCBS, the Kids & Family division run by President Brian Robbins is merging all live-action production under one team, spanning development, current series and studio content. The team will be led by Nickelodeon’s Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin, who will continue to lead Nick’s live-action scripted content and will now also oversee live-action for Awesomeness and third-party platforms. They take over the duties previously held by Awesomeness’ EVP, live-action studios Shelley Zimmerman, who opted to not renew her contract and left the company after five years to pursue another opportunity.
Syrinthia Studer, who joined ViacomCBS in June, will continue to oversee the combined Awesomeness and Nickelodeon’s live-action film studio. Phelan, Olin and Studer all report to Robbins.
“As our content grows in demand from both our own audiences and from third-party platforms, consolidating all scripted live-action under...
Syrinthia Studer, who joined ViacomCBS in June, will continue to oversee the combined Awesomeness and Nickelodeon’s live-action film studio. Phelan, Olin and Studer all report to Robbins.
“As our content grows in demand from both our own audiences and from third-party platforms, consolidating all scripted live-action under...
- 1/13/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
ViacomCBS is consolidating all live-action production, including development, current series and studio content, across Nickelodeon and Awesomeness under one team led by Nickelodeon’s Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin. The pair are expanding their purview beyond Nickelodeon’s live-action scripted projects to include live-action production for Awesomeness and third-party platforms.
The shift follows the departure of Awesomeness’ executive vice president of live-action studios Shelley Zimmerman, who has chosen not to renew her contract.
“Shelley and I have worked together throughout the years, and she is an incredibly talented and savvy creative executive,” said ViacomCBS kids and family president Brian Robbins, who founded AwesomenessTV in 2012. “We wish her the absolute best and are so grateful for her leadership and contributions to Awesomeness’s studio success with hits like ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,’ ‘PEN15’ and ‘Trinkets.’”
Syrinthia Studer will remain at the helm of Nickelodeon and Awesomeness’ live-action film studio.
The shift follows the departure of Awesomeness’ executive vice president of live-action studios Shelley Zimmerman, who has chosen not to renew her contract.
“Shelley and I have worked together throughout the years, and she is an incredibly talented and savvy creative executive,” said ViacomCBS kids and family president Brian Robbins, who founded AwesomenessTV in 2012. “We wish her the absolute best and are so grateful for her leadership and contributions to Awesomeness’s studio success with hits like ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,’ ‘PEN15’ and ‘Trinkets.’”
Syrinthia Studer will remain at the helm of Nickelodeon and Awesomeness’ live-action film studio.
- 1/13/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Former Awesomeness executive Shelley Zimmerman is teaming up with Kerry Ehrin.
Zimmerman will be president television at Ehrin’s Bad Attitude Entertainment. She’ll oversee development and produce new series for the company headed by the Morning Show exec producer and showrunner.
“Shelley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and has great creative instincts, and is the perfect person to partner with as I look to expand my company and identify projects, both to write myself, and as an opportunity to foster other writers’ voices,” said Ehrin.
Zimmerman was most recently executive vp live action studios at Awesomeness,...
Zimmerman will be president television at Ehrin’s Bad Attitude Entertainment. She’ll oversee development and produce new series for the company headed by the Morning Show exec producer and showrunner.
“Shelley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and has great creative instincts, and is the perfect person to partner with as I look to expand my company and identify projects, both to write myself, and as an opportunity to foster other writers’ voices,” said Ehrin.
Zimmerman was most recently executive vp live action studios at Awesomeness,...
- 1/13/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former Awesomeness executive Shelley Zimmerman is teaming up with Kerry Ehrin.
Zimmerman will be president television at Ehrin’s Bad Attitude Entertainment. She’ll oversee development and produce new series for the company headed by the Morning Show exec producer and showrunner.
“Shelley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and has great creative instincts, and is the perfect person to partner with as I look to expand my company and identify projects, both to write myself, and as an opportunity to foster other writers’ voices,” said Ehrin.
Zimmerman was most recently executive vp live action studios at Awesomeness,...
Zimmerman will be president television at Ehrin’s Bad Attitude Entertainment. She’ll oversee development and produce new series for the company headed by the Morning Show exec producer and showrunner.
“Shelley brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and has great creative instincts, and is the perfect person to partner with as I look to expand my company and identify projects, both to write myself, and as an opportunity to foster other writers’ voices,” said Ehrin.
Zimmerman was most recently executive vp live action studios at Awesomeness,...
- 1/13/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In today’s TV News Roundup, NBC News Now and NBC Blk announced a virtual conversation in the wake of the social unrest across the country, and Atx Television Festival announced a supporting sponsorship with Showtime for its virtual festival.
Executive News
Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films have named Syrinthia Studer as executive vice president. Studer’s responsibilities will include overseeing live-action feature-length content for both studios in a role that encompasses development, production, acquisitions and co-financing. Studer will report to Shelley Zimmerman, executive vice president, Live-Action Studio at Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films. Studer was most recently serving as executive vice president of worldwide acquisitions at Paramount Pictures.
Specials
NBC News Now and NBC Blk will present a virtual discussion hosted by MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee to discuss race, what it means to be black in America and the ongoing protests around the country in the wake of the murders of George Floyd,...
Executive News
Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films have named Syrinthia Studer as executive vice president. Studer’s responsibilities will include overseeing live-action feature-length content for both studios in a role that encompasses development, production, acquisitions and co-financing. Studer will report to Shelley Zimmerman, executive vice president, Live-Action Studio at Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films. Studer was most recently serving as executive vice president of worldwide acquisitions at Paramount Pictures.
Specials
NBC News Now and NBC Blk will present a virtual discussion hosted by MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee to discuss race, what it means to be black in America and the ongoing protests around the country in the wake of the murders of George Floyd,...
- 6/1/2020
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Syrinthia Studer, the industry veteran who most recently was EVP Worldwide Acquisitions at Paramount, has been hired as EVP of Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films. In the new role, she will oversee all live-action features for the combined labels’ Kids & Family Studio, a role that will encompass development, production, acquisitions and co-financing.
Awesomeness is behind recent teen pics To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, The Perfect Date and Before I Fall. Studer will help develop new original Gen Z-targeted films as well as for kids and family.
“Syrinthia’s extensive experience in film across platforms, along with her global understanding of today’s content landscape, make her an invaluable asset to Awesomeness and Nickelodeon’s expanding film business,” said Shelley Zimmerman, Evp Live-Action Studio at Awesomeness and Nickelodeon, to whom Studer will report. “We’re thrilled to have...
Awesomeness is behind recent teen pics To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, The Perfect Date and Before I Fall. Studer will help develop new original Gen Z-targeted films as well as for kids and family.
“Syrinthia’s extensive experience in film across platforms, along with her global understanding of today’s content landscape, make her an invaluable asset to Awesomeness and Nickelodeon’s expanding film business,” said Shelley Zimmerman, Evp Live-Action Studio at Awesomeness and Nickelodeon, to whom Studer will report. “We’re thrilled to have...
- 6/1/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Syrinthia Studer, a former executive with Paramount Pictures, has joined Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films as executive vice president, Shelley Zimmerman, the Evp of the live-action studio, announced Monday.
Studer will oversee live-action, feature-length content for Awesomeness and Nickelodeon’s Kids & Family Studio in a role that encompasses development, production, acquisitions and co-financing. Studer will report to Zimmerman.
“Syrinthia’s extensive experience and understanding of today’s content landscape will make her an invaluable asset to Awesomeness’s and Nickelodeon’s expanding live-action studio businesses. We’re thrilled to have her join the team and lead the charge in creating an exciting new slate of projects and partnerships that will reflect the passions, curiosities and diverse profile of our audiences,” Zimmerman said in a statement.
Also Read: Nickelodeon Orders Two New Virtually Produced Series to Air This Summer
“Awesomeness and Nickelodeon have created such impactful movies for screens worldwide that reflect...
Studer will oversee live-action, feature-length content for Awesomeness and Nickelodeon’s Kids & Family Studio in a role that encompasses development, production, acquisitions and co-financing. Studer will report to Zimmerman.
“Syrinthia’s extensive experience and understanding of today’s content landscape will make her an invaluable asset to Awesomeness’s and Nickelodeon’s expanding live-action studio businesses. We’re thrilled to have her join the team and lead the charge in creating an exciting new slate of projects and partnerships that will reflect the passions, curiosities and diverse profile of our audiences,” Zimmerman said in a statement.
Also Read: Nickelodeon Orders Two New Virtually Produced Series to Air This Summer
“Awesomeness and Nickelodeon have created such impactful movies for screens worldwide that reflect...
- 6/1/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Austin Crute, Nik Dodani (Atypical), Andrew Jacobs (Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones) and Chloë Levine (The Oa) are set for recurring roles in the second and final season of Netflix’s Ya series Trinkets, produced by AwesomenessTV. Shooting on season 2 is underway in Portland, Or. Premiere is slated for 2020.
Based on Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith‘s young adult novel, and written by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer and Smith, Trinkets centers on three teenage girls who form an unlikely friendship when they find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter’s Anonymous meeting. Elodie (Brianna Hildebrand), Moe (Kiana Madeira), and Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell) make an imperfect picture of perfection, finding strength in each other as they negotiate the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.
Crute will play Marquise, a new friend of Tabitha’s (Swindell) in yearbook. Dodani will portray Chase, Moe’s (Madeira) intellectual...
Based on Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith‘s young adult novel, and written by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer and Smith, Trinkets centers on three teenage girls who form an unlikely friendship when they find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter’s Anonymous meeting. Elodie (Brianna Hildebrand), Moe (Kiana Madeira), and Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell) make an imperfect picture of perfection, finding strength in each other as they negotiate the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.
Crute will play Marquise, a new friend of Tabitha’s (Swindell) in yearbook. Dodani will portray Chase, Moe’s (Madeira) intellectual...
- 10/22/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, NBC announced the “Making It” Season 2 premiere date and HBO Max greenlit a new docuseries from Brad Goreski and Gary Janetti.
Dates
Hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman will return with the second season of “Making It” on NBC Dec. 2. After the show’s holiday season premiere, the show will continue Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 9-10 before closing with a two-hour finale on Dec. 11. “Making It” is executive produced by Poehler, Offerman, Nicolle Yaron, Kate Arend, Dave Becky and Pip Wells.
Greenlights
HBO Max has commissioned a new lifestyle docuseries from celebrity stylist Brad Goreski and producer Gary Janetti. Tentatively titled “Brad and Gary To To…” the show is inspired by the couple’s Instagram stories and will follow them as they embark on their world journey, trying different cuisines in the process. Goreski and Janetti will produce alongside Matt Anderson, Nate Green, and...
Dates
Hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman will return with the second season of “Making It” on NBC Dec. 2. After the show’s holiday season premiere, the show will continue Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 9-10 before closing with a two-hour finale on Dec. 11. “Making It” is executive produced by Poehler, Offerman, Nicolle Yaron, Kate Arend, Dave Becky and Pip Wells.
Greenlights
HBO Max has commissioned a new lifestyle docuseries from celebrity stylist Brad Goreski and producer Gary Janetti. Tentatively titled “Brad and Gary To To…” the show is inspired by the couple’s Instagram stories and will follow them as they embark on their world journey, trying different cuisines in the process. Goreski and Janetti will produce alongside Matt Anderson, Nate Green, and...
- 10/18/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
The Unsettling is now on Hulu. The streamer announced today that it had acquired the AwesomenessTV’s horror series. The title is up and running.
The series, created by Andrew Jacobsen and Adam Epstein and directed by Chris Grismer, follows 16-year-old Becca as she arrives at her new foster home located in a remote area. Her foster siblings are less than welcoming, none more so than the 11-year-old biological son of Becca’s new foster parents.
Becca tries to keep to herself and adjust to her new home, but strange things start to happen around her, and she’s is uncertain about who or what is responsible.
Holly Taylor stars as Becca, with the rest of the cast featuring Tequan Richmond, An Li Bogan, Willow Shields, Alex Lange, Noah Grismer, Marguerite Moreau and David Rogers.
The Unsettling is executive produced by Shelley Zimmerman, Rebecca Glashow, Brin Lukens, for AwesomenessTV.
The series, created by Andrew Jacobsen and Adam Epstein and directed by Chris Grismer, follows 16-year-old Becca as she arrives at her new foster home located in a remote area. Her foster siblings are less than welcoming, none more so than the 11-year-old biological son of Becca’s new foster parents.
Becca tries to keep to herself and adjust to her new home, but strange things start to happen around her, and she’s is uncertain about who or what is responsible.
Holly Taylor stars as Becca, with the rest of the cast featuring Tequan Richmond, An Li Bogan, Willow Shields, Alex Lange, Noah Grismer, Marguerite Moreau and David Rogers.
The Unsettling is executive produced by Shelley Zimmerman, Rebecca Glashow, Brin Lukens, for AwesomenessTV.
- 10/18/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Women in Entertainment has added Patricia Heaton, One Day at a Time executive producer Gloria Calderón Kellett, June Diane Raphael and former SNL castmember Sasheer Zamata among others to the list of speakers for its Wie summit set for October 24 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
The fifth annual event gathers some of the most creative, transformative minds in TV, film and media for a one-day series of keynotes, panel discussions and fireside chats. This year’s topics will include building identifiable female role models in TV and film, conscious cultural accuracy and representation, on- and off-screen inclusivity of people of all abilities, the importance of female support and guidance for emerging creatives, and authenticity in cross-platform storytelling and branded content.
Others on the speakers list include CBS All Access Evp Original Content Julie McNamara, Starz chief marketing officer Alison Hoffman, writer-producer-director Alex Kurtzman, Awesomeness TV co-heads Rebecca Glashow...
The fifth annual event gathers some of the most creative, transformative minds in TV, film and media for a one-day series of keynotes, panel discussions and fireside chats. This year’s topics will include building identifiable female role models in TV and film, conscious cultural accuracy and representation, on- and off-screen inclusivity of people of all abilities, the importance of female support and guidance for emerging creatives, and authenticity in cross-platform storytelling and branded content.
Others on the speakers list include CBS All Access Evp Original Content Julie McNamara, Starz chief marketing officer Alison Hoffman, writer-producer-director Alex Kurtzman, Awesomeness TV co-heads Rebecca Glashow...
- 10/11/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Quibi is expanding its development slate with One Night Forever, a new series from The Arrangement creator Jonathan Abrahams and AwesomenessTV.
Written by Abrahams, in One Night Forever, cracking under the pressure of her senior thesis, an overwhelmed astrophysics major meets a mysterious romantic who claims to be from another planet. Together they spend one fateful night on a mission to fix her thesis, explore the meaning of love, and just maybe unlock the secret of the universe.
Shelley Zimmerman, Rebecca Glashow, and Brin Lukens will executive produce for AwesomenessTV.
Emmy winner Abrahams created The Arrangement, which aired for two seasons on E! Starring Josh Henderson, Christine Evangelista, Lexa Doig and Michael Vartan the series was a Hollywood love story that brought to life the darker side of fame. Abrahams was a producer and writer on Mad Men, for which he shared an outstanding drama series Emmy...
Written by Abrahams, in One Night Forever, cracking under the pressure of her senior thesis, an overwhelmed astrophysics major meets a mysterious romantic who claims to be from another planet. Together they spend one fateful night on a mission to fix her thesis, explore the meaning of love, and just maybe unlock the secret of the universe.
Shelley Zimmerman, Rebecca Glashow, and Brin Lukens will executive produce for AwesomenessTV.
Emmy winner Abrahams created The Arrangement, which aired for two seasons on E! Starring Josh Henderson, Christine Evangelista, Lexa Doig and Michael Vartan the series was a Hollywood love story that brought to life the darker side of fame. Abrahams was a producer and writer on Mad Men, for which he shared an outstanding drama series Emmy...
- 8/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The young adult series “Trinkets” has been renewed for a second and final season at Netflix.
Season 2 will consist of ten 30-minute episodes and will be showrun by Sarah Goldfinger.
“Trinkets” centers around three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria who find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter’s Anonymous meeting and form an unlikely friendship forms. Elodie (Brianna Hildebrand), the grieving misfit, Moe (Kiana Madeira), the mysterious outsider, and Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell), the imperfect picture of perfection, find strength in each other as they negotiate the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.
The show is based on the young adult novel by Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, who serves as an executive producer, and hails from Awesomeness TV. Shelley Zimmerman, Brin Lukens, and Rebecca Glashow all serve as non-writing executive producers, while Smith, Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer are all writers and EPs on the project.
Season 2 will consist of ten 30-minute episodes and will be showrun by Sarah Goldfinger.
“Trinkets” centers around three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria who find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter’s Anonymous meeting and form an unlikely friendship forms. Elodie (Brianna Hildebrand), the grieving misfit, Moe (Kiana Madeira), the mysterious outsider, and Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell), the imperfect picture of perfection, find strength in each other as they negotiate the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.
The show is based on the young adult novel by Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, who serves as an executive producer, and hails from Awesomeness TV. Shelley Zimmerman, Brin Lukens, and Rebecca Glashow all serve as non-writing executive producers, while Smith, Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer are all writers and EPs on the project.
- 7/29/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has renewed YA series Trinkets for a second and final season, with Sarah Goldfinger (Charmed) joining as new showrunner, for premiere in 2020.
Based on Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith‘s young adult novel, and written by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer and Smith, Trinkets centers on three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria — Elodie (Brianna Hildebrand), the grieving misfit; Moe (Kiana Madeira), the mysterious outsider; and Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell) the imperfect picture of perfection — who find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifters Anonymous meeting, and an unlikely friendship forms. They will find strength in one another as they negotiate family issues, high school drama and the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.
Cast also includes Odiseas Georgiadis, Henry Zaga, Brandon Butler, Larry Sullivan, October Moore, Larisa Oleynik, Joy Bryant, Lori Linden Ashby and Kat Cunning.
Andelson, Meyer and Smith executive produce with Shelley Zimmerman,...
Based on Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith‘s young adult novel, and written by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer and Smith, Trinkets centers on three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria — Elodie (Brianna Hildebrand), the grieving misfit; Moe (Kiana Madeira), the mysterious outsider; and Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell) the imperfect picture of perfection — who find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifters Anonymous meeting, and an unlikely friendship forms. They will find strength in one another as they negotiate family issues, high school drama and the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.
Cast also includes Odiseas Georgiadis, Henry Zaga, Brandon Butler, Larry Sullivan, October Moore, Larisa Oleynik, Joy Bryant, Lori Linden Ashby and Kat Cunning.
Andelson, Meyer and Smith executive produce with Shelley Zimmerman,...
- 7/29/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Trinkets” has been renewed for a second and final season at Netflix, the streaming service said on Monday.
Sarah Goldfinger is joining the series as showrunner for Season 2, which will consist of 10 episodes and launches in 2020.
Here’s Netflix’s official description for “Trinkets”:
When three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter’s Anonymous meeting, an unlikely friendship forms. Elodie — the grieving misfit, Moe — the mysterious outsider, and Tabitha — the imperfect picture of perfection, will find strength in each other as they negotiate the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.
Also Read: Final Season of 'Lucifer' Gets 6 More Episodes From Netflix
The series stars Brianna Hildebrand as Elodie, Kiana Madeira as Moe, Quintessa Swindell as Tabitha, Odiseas Georgiadis as Noah, Henry Zaga as Luca, Brandon Butler as Brady, Larry Sullivan as Doug,...
Sarah Goldfinger is joining the series as showrunner for Season 2, which will consist of 10 episodes and launches in 2020.
Here’s Netflix’s official description for “Trinkets”:
When three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter’s Anonymous meeting, an unlikely friendship forms. Elodie — the grieving misfit, Moe — the mysterious outsider, and Tabitha — the imperfect picture of perfection, will find strength in each other as they negotiate the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.
Also Read: Final Season of 'Lucifer' Gets 6 More Episodes From Netflix
The series stars Brianna Hildebrand as Elodie, Kiana Madeira as Moe, Quintessa Swindell as Tabitha, Odiseas Georgiadis as Noah, Henry Zaga as Luca, Brandon Butler as Brady, Larry Sullivan as Doug,...
- 7/29/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
“Veep” star Tony Hale and “Better Things” creator and star Pamela Adlon will lead a “Spotlight on Comedy” interview at TheWrap’s ninth annual TheGrill conference on June 5 at The London West Hollywood.
Hale is an Emmy-winning star of HBO’s hit political comedy “Veep,” delighting audiences with his portrayal of presidential aide Gary Walsh. Adlon created and stars in FX’s “Better Things,” a semi-autobiographical series about a single mother and working actor trying to raise her three daughters in Los Angeles.
Now in its 10th year, the digital-first news site TheWrap is bringing a new approach to its most prestigious conference, offering three tracks concentrating on technology, innovation and entertainment. Top-tier executives and award-winning journalists will lead deep conversations about the change that is transforming the entertainment and media industries.
Other participants include Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns, Condé Nast Entertainment President Oren Katzeff, and Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden.
Hale is an Emmy-winning star of HBO’s hit political comedy “Veep,” delighting audiences with his portrayal of presidential aide Gary Walsh. Adlon created and stars in FX’s “Better Things,” a semi-autobiographical series about a single mother and working actor trying to raise her three daughters in Los Angeles.
Now in its 10th year, the digital-first news site TheWrap is bringing a new approach to its most prestigious conference, offering three tracks concentrating on technology, innovation and entertainment. Top-tier executives and award-winning journalists will lead deep conversations about the change that is transforming the entertainment and media industries.
Other participants include Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns, Condé Nast Entertainment President Oren Katzeff, and Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden.
- 5/29/2019
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
Nine months after its acquisition by Viacom, Awesomeness is re-birthing its vision for the Gen Z-focused media powerhouse, in what Awesomeness co-heads Rebecca Glashow and Shelley Zimmerman (pictured below) say has been a “hit-the-ground running integration” into the Viacom family.
This seamlessness -- despite the fact that Viacom tendered a number of layoffs as it brought Awesomeness into the fold last summer -- has been due to the fact that numerous Awesomeness vets are employed elsewhere within Viacom, Glashow and Zimmerman told Tubefilter in an interview ahead of next month’s NewFronts, including Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins and Viacom Digital Studios head Kelly Day. It also didn’t hurt that Awesomeness hit a home run within weeks of the purchase with To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before -- a Netflix romcom that rocked the zeitgeist and turned Noah Centineo (who had previously appeared in Awesomeness’ T@gged) into a bonafide star.
This seamlessness -- despite the fact that Viacom tendered a number of layoffs as it brought Awesomeness into the fold last summer -- has been due to the fact that numerous Awesomeness vets are employed elsewhere within Viacom, Glashow and Zimmerman told Tubefilter in an interview ahead of next month’s NewFronts, including Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins and Viacom Digital Studios head Kelly Day. It also didn’t hurt that Awesomeness hit a home run within weeks of the purchase with To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before -- a Netflix romcom that rocked the zeitgeist and turned Noah Centineo (who had previously appeared in Awesomeness’ T@gged) into a bonafide star.
- 4/16/2019
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Exclusive: Madeleine Arthur is officially set to reprise her role as Christine in Netflix’s All The Boys I’ve Loved Before sequel, which has also added Emmy winner Holland Taylor and Sarayu Blue (Blockers) to the cast list as production is currently underway. Stars Lana Condor and Noah Centineo are returning for the follow-up to the teen romance pic as well as Anna Cathcart, Janel Parrish, and John Corbett, along with previously announced newcomers Jordan Fisher and Ross Butler.
Michael Fimognari, who served as the Dp on the first film, is at the helm, directing from a screenplay by Sofia Alvarez, who penned the original.
Based on the bestselling book trilogy by Jenny Han, the original film debuted last year and was a huge success for the streaming site. The series centers on Lara Jean (Condor), who writes love letters to the five boys she...
Michael Fimognari, who served as the Dp on the first film, is at the helm, directing from a screenplay by Sofia Alvarez, who penned the original.
Based on the bestselling book trilogy by Jenny Han, the original film debuted last year and was a huge success for the streaming site. The series centers on Lara Jean (Condor), who writes love letters to the five boys she...
- 4/4/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
After years of mostly sitting on the sidelines of the digital land grab, Viacom has gotten serious about investing in an online future for its stable of youth-skewing TV properties like MTV, Nickelodeon, Bet and Comedy Central.
A cornerstone of CEO Bob Bakish’s digital road map is Viacom Digital Studios, led by president Kelly Day, a longtime digital-media exec whom Bakish hired in the fall of 2017. “A lot of people at the time were like, ‘Is Viacom really serious about this digital thing?’” says Day.
There was plenty of reason for skepticism: Even Day acknowledges that Viacom had underinvested in digital. “Their strategy was to just harvest the linear-tv business,” says Brian Wieser, global president of business intelligence for GroupM, Wpp’s media investment group.
The new digital push became inevitable as TV audiences continued to shrink, Wieser notes. It’s not getting better: Viacom Media Networks ad sales...
A cornerstone of CEO Bob Bakish’s digital road map is Viacom Digital Studios, led by president Kelly Day, a longtime digital-media exec whom Bakish hired in the fall of 2017. “A lot of people at the time were like, ‘Is Viacom really serious about this digital thing?’” says Day.
There was plenty of reason for skepticism: Even Day acknowledges that Viacom had underinvested in digital. “Their strategy was to just harvest the linear-tv business,” says Brian Wieser, global president of business intelligence for GroupM, Wpp’s media investment group.
The new digital push became inevitable as TV audiences continued to shrink, Wieser notes. It’s not getting better: Viacom Media Networks ad sales...
- 3/27/2019
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
If you partook in the incredible celebration surrounding Action Comics #1000 earlier this year and hoped for Batman to receive similar treatment when he hits a similar milestone, well, then today’s the day we can guarantee your wish being granted.
You see, DC Comics have finally released the first details concerning Detective Comics #1000, and it looks like something none of us will want to miss. In fact, the landmark issue will introduce a new version of the Arkham Knight, thus bringing the familiar name into proper continuity.
As you may remember, the eponymous antagonist was first introduced in Rocksteady’s hit video game Batman: Arkham Knight, where he was ultimately unmasked as being Jason Todd. But considering how Jason’s well-established as the Red Hood within the DC Universe, it makes sense for someone else to be under the mask this time around.
Right now, I imagine that’ll go...
You see, DC Comics have finally released the first details concerning Detective Comics #1000, and it looks like something none of us will want to miss. In fact, the landmark issue will introduce a new version of the Arkham Knight, thus bringing the familiar name into proper continuity.
As you may remember, the eponymous antagonist was first introduced in Rocksteady’s hit video game Batman: Arkham Knight, where he was ultimately unmasked as being Jason Todd. But considering how Jason’s well-established as the Red Hood within the DC Universe, it makes sense for someone else to be under the mask this time around.
Right now, I imagine that’ll go...
- 11/15/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Netflix has given a series order to Trinkets, based on Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith‘s young adult novel. Brianna Hildebrand, Kiana Madeira and Quintessa Swindell are set as the three female leads of the show from Viacom’s Awesomeness.
Rounding put the cast are Larry Sullivan (Big Little Lies, Scandal), Brandon Butler, (13 Reasons Why), Odiseas Georgiadis (The Stand-In), Henry Zaga (13 Reasons Why). October Moore and Larisa Oleynik.
Written by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer and Smith, Trinkets centers on three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria — Elodie (Hildebrand), the grieving misfit; Moe (Madeira), the mysterious outsider; and Tabitha (Swindell) the imperfect picture of perfection — who find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifters Anonymous meeting, and an unlikely friendship forms. They will find strength in one another as they negotiate family issues, high school...
Rounding put the cast are Larry Sullivan (Big Little Lies, Scandal), Brandon Butler, (13 Reasons Why), Odiseas Georgiadis (The Stand-In), Henry Zaga (13 Reasons Why). October Moore and Larisa Oleynik.
Written by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer and Smith, Trinkets centers on three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria — Elodie (Hildebrand), the grieving misfit; Moe (Madeira), the mysterious outsider; and Tabitha (Swindell) the imperfect picture of perfection — who find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifters Anonymous meeting, and an unlikely friendship forms. They will find strength in one another as they negotiate family issues, high school...
- 10/15/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Viacom has named Megan Ring its executive VP of production for Viacom Media Networks.
In this newly created role, Ring will oversee domestic production for scripted, unscripted, short-form and live events across Viacom’s brand portfolio, which include Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Cmt, TV Land, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and Bet, and the studio production units launched by Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon, as well as for Viacom Digital Studios.
“Megan is a seasoned production executive with a proven record of ensuring Viacom shows are produced at the highest quality, on time and on budget,” said Viacom Media Networks’ COO Sarah Levy. “As our brands accelerate their push into new distribution platforms and models, having someone as whip-smart and savvy as Megan at the helm of production further ensures our company’s continued success.”
Also Read: Viacom Appoints Rebecca Glashow and Shelley Zimmerman to Lead Newly Acquired Awesomeness
Ring most recently served as senior VP,...
In this newly created role, Ring will oversee domestic production for scripted, unscripted, short-form and live events across Viacom’s brand portfolio, which include Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Cmt, TV Land, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and Bet, and the studio production units launched by Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon, as well as for Viacom Digital Studios.
“Megan is a seasoned production executive with a proven record of ensuring Viacom shows are produced at the highest quality, on time and on budget,” said Viacom Media Networks’ COO Sarah Levy. “As our brands accelerate their push into new distribution platforms and models, having someone as whip-smart and savvy as Megan at the helm of production further ensures our company’s continued success.”
Also Read: Viacom Appoints Rebecca Glashow and Shelley Zimmerman to Lead Newly Acquired Awesomeness
Ring most recently served as senior VP,...
- 9/24/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Following its bargain acquistion of Gen Z digital property Awesomeness in July for a reported $50 million, Viacom Digital Studios (Vds) has promoted two longtime Awesomeness execs to serve as co-heads of the division.
Effective immediately, Rebecca Glashow and Shelley Zimmerman will co-lead the company, reporting to Vds president Kelly Day -- who is herself an Awesomeness vet. In their new roles, Glashow and Zimmerman will oversee Awesomeness’ content studio as well as social media, marketing, production, programming, and distribution.
Glashow, based in New York, formerly served as Awesomeness’ chief strategy and distribution officer, while Zimmerman, who is based in Los Angeles, serves as head of Awesomeness’ TV studio. The two appointments arrive after former Awesomeness CEO Jordan Levin departed the company on the heels of the acquisition, and after a round of roughly 100 layoffs was tendered at the company in August.
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Effective immediately, Rebecca Glashow and Shelley Zimmerman will co-lead the company, reporting to Vds president Kelly Day -- who is herself an Awesomeness vet. In their new roles, Glashow and Zimmerman will oversee Awesomeness’ content studio as well as social media, marketing, production, programming, and distribution.
Glashow, based in New York, formerly served as Awesomeness’ chief strategy and distribution officer, while Zimmerman, who is based in Los Angeles, serves as head of Awesomeness’ TV studio. The two appointments arrive after former Awesomeness CEO Jordan Levin departed the company on the heels of the acquisition, and after a round of roughly 100 layoffs was tendered at the company in August.
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- 9/20/2018
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Viacom Digital Studios has named Rebecca Glashow and Shelley Zimmerman co-heads of Awesomeness, where they’ll be charged with leading the brand’s next stage of growth.
Based in New York, Glashow most recently served as chief strategy and distribution officer at Awesomeness following executive roles overseeing content distribution and strategy at Discovery and Comcast. Zimmerman was head of Awesomeness’ television studio in Los Angeles and previously led scripted programming development and production at Warner Horizon and Tollin/Robbins Productions.
“Rebecca and Shelley continue to be a driving force at the heart of Awesomeness,” Viacom Digital Studios President Kelly Day said in a statement. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rebecca and Shelley for years. Their contributions have been instrumental in the company’s success and they have a distinct ability to grow and leverage the brand with the strength of their combined creative and operational expertise and leadership.
Based in New York, Glashow most recently served as chief strategy and distribution officer at Awesomeness following executive roles overseeing content distribution and strategy at Discovery and Comcast. Zimmerman was head of Awesomeness’ television studio in Los Angeles and previously led scripted programming development and production at Warner Horizon and Tollin/Robbins Productions.
“Rebecca and Shelley continue to be a driving force at the heart of Awesomeness,” Viacom Digital Studios President Kelly Day said in a statement. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rebecca and Shelley for years. Their contributions have been instrumental in the company’s success and they have a distinct ability to grow and leverage the brand with the strength of their combined creative and operational expertise and leadership.
- 9/20/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
AwesomenessTV is producing a half-hour comedy series for YouTube Premium, the internet video giant’s subscription service, revolving around the internal musings of two women as they become friends.
“Kat & June Think Stuff!” (working title) stars Tenea Intriago (“Law & Order: Svu”) as Kat and Alexia Dox (“Quick Draw”) as June. In the six-episode series about the birth of a strange but beautiful female friendship, the hopes, dreams and fears — but mostly fears — of the duo are heard out loud.
The cast is rounded out by Emily Hinkler (“The Good Doctor”) as Tessa, Elizabeth Hinkler (“The Good Doctor”) as Molly, Sasheer Zamata as Tiff, and Justin Kirk (“Weeds”) as David.
“Kat & June Think Stuff!” is created and written by Mackenzie Yeager (writer on “Girl Meets World” and “All Night”), who is repped by Apa. Jen Braeden serves co-showrunner. The show is executive produced by Shelley Zimmerman, Shauna Phelan, Mackenzie Yeager, and Jen Braeden.
“Kat & June Think Stuff!” (working title) stars Tenea Intriago (“Law & Order: Svu”) as Kat and Alexia Dox (“Quick Draw”) as June. In the six-episode series about the birth of a strange but beautiful female friendship, the hopes, dreams and fears — but mostly fears — of the duo are heard out loud.
The cast is rounded out by Emily Hinkler (“The Good Doctor”) as Tessa, Elizabeth Hinkler (“The Good Doctor”) as Molly, Sasheer Zamata as Tiff, and Justin Kirk (“Weeds”) as David.
“Kat & June Think Stuff!” is created and written by Mackenzie Yeager (writer on “Girl Meets World” and “All Night”), who is repped by Apa. Jen Braeden serves co-showrunner. The show is executive produced by Shelley Zimmerman, Shauna Phelan, Mackenzie Yeager, and Jen Braeden.
- 6/25/2018
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu and AwesomenessTV have set the cast for their upcoming horror series Light as a Feather. Liana Liberato (To the Bone) will play McKenna, Haley Ramm (Seven in Heaven) is Violet, Ajiona Alexus (13 Reasons Why) is Candace, Brianne Tju (Scream) is Alex, Peyton List (Bunk’d) is Olivia, Dylan Sprayberry (Teen Wolf) is Henry, Jordan Rodrigues (Lady Bird) is Trey, Brent Rivera (Alexander Irl) is Issac, and Dorian Brown Pham (Wilfred) plays Deb. See cast photos below.
Production began today in Los Angeles on the 10-episode, straight-to-series supernatural thriller from AwesomenessTV, Wattpad and Kelsey Grammer’s Grammnet (Girlfriends). Nased on a story by Zoe Aarsen that has more than 2.9M reads on Wattpad, is created and executive produced by R. Lee Fleming Jr..
The logline: An innocent game of “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board” goes wrong when the five teen girls who played start dying off in...
Production began today in Los Angeles on the 10-episode, straight-to-series supernatural thriller from AwesomenessTV, Wattpad and Kelsey Grammer’s Grammnet (Girlfriends). Nased on a story by Zoe Aarsen that has more than 2.9M reads on Wattpad, is created and executive produced by R. Lee Fleming Jr..
The logline: An innocent game of “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board” goes wrong when the five teen girls who played start dying off in...
- 6/4/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu has given a straight-to-series order to horror show “Light as a Feather,” which counts “Cheers” and “Frasier” alum Kelsey Grammer among its many executive producers.
The 10-episode thriller comes from Awesomeness TV, Wattpad, and Grammer’s Gramnet.
Based on Zoe Aarsen’s story “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board,” which was originally published on Wattpad, the streaming version will highlight a slumber party gone wrong, as five girls begin dying off in the exact way the game predicts.
Production on the series is set to begin in June.
Lee Fleming Jr. created the adaptation and will executive produce the show. Other executive producers include Awesomeness TV’s Jordan Levin, Shelley Zimmerman, Joe Davola and Brett Bouttier.
Tom Russo, Brian Sher and Stella Bulochnikov from Gramnet and Aron Levitz and Eric Lehrman from Wattpad also all earn executive producer credits on the upcoming Hulu series.
“‘Light as a Feather’ is a captivating and unique story, with supernatural twists and thrills that readers all over the world have fallen in love with,” said Levitz, the head of Wattpad Studios. “The story is another example of a Wattpad fan favorite that is perfect for adaptation and new life on another platform. We’re excited to be working with AwesomenessTV and Hulu to bring ‘Light as a Feather’ to a new audience in a new format, while also giving the story’s millions of current fans another way to enjoy the story they couldn’t put down.”
“When I first joined Wattpad, I set out to create something unique, exploring characters and a world where female empowerment, friendship, and supernatural forces come together,” added Aarsen. “Wattpad is a place where people come together and connect over stories, discussing every twist and cliffhanger, so it was the perfect platform for my story. Teen horror is my passion, so I can’t wait to be able to share ‘Light as a Feather’ with other horror aficionados on Hulu.”
Read original story Hulu Orders Horror Series ‘Light as a Feather’ From Kelsey Grammer and Awesomeness TV At TheWrap...
The 10-episode thriller comes from Awesomeness TV, Wattpad, and Grammer’s Gramnet.
Based on Zoe Aarsen’s story “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board,” which was originally published on Wattpad, the streaming version will highlight a slumber party gone wrong, as five girls begin dying off in the exact way the game predicts.
Production on the series is set to begin in June.
Lee Fleming Jr. created the adaptation and will executive produce the show. Other executive producers include Awesomeness TV’s Jordan Levin, Shelley Zimmerman, Joe Davola and Brett Bouttier.
Tom Russo, Brian Sher and Stella Bulochnikov from Gramnet and Aron Levitz and Eric Lehrman from Wattpad also all earn executive producer credits on the upcoming Hulu series.
“‘Light as a Feather’ is a captivating and unique story, with supernatural twists and thrills that readers all over the world have fallen in love with,” said Levitz, the head of Wattpad Studios. “The story is another example of a Wattpad fan favorite that is perfect for adaptation and new life on another platform. We’re excited to be working with AwesomenessTV and Hulu to bring ‘Light as a Feather’ to a new audience in a new format, while also giving the story’s millions of current fans another way to enjoy the story they couldn’t put down.”
“When I first joined Wattpad, I set out to create something unique, exploring characters and a world where female empowerment, friendship, and supernatural forces come together,” added Aarsen. “Wattpad is a place where people come together and connect over stories, discussing every twist and cliffhanger, so it was the perfect platform for my story. Teen horror is my passion, so I can’t wait to be able to share ‘Light as a Feather’ with other horror aficionados on Hulu.”
Read original story Hulu Orders Horror Series ‘Light as a Feather’ From Kelsey Grammer and Awesomeness TV At TheWrap...
- 5/8/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Hulu has made a 10-episode straight-to-series order for Light as a Feather, from AwesomenessTV, Wattpad and Kelsey Grammer’s Grammnet (Girlfriends). The supernatural thriller is based on a story by Zoe Aarsen that has more than 2.9M reads on Wattpad.
Created by Lee Fleming Jr., Light As a Feather follows five teen girls as they deal with the supernatural fallout stemming from an innocent game of “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board.” When the girls start dying off in the exact way that was predicted, the survivors must figure out why they’re being targeted — and whether the evil force hunting them down is one of their own.
Fleming Jr. executive produces and showruns alongside AwesomenessTV’s Jordan Levin, Shelley Zimmerman, Joe Davola and Brett Bouttier; Wattpad’s Aron Levitz and Eric Lehrman; and Grammnet’s Grammer, Tom Russo, Brian Sher and Stella Bulochnikov. Bloodlist’s Kailey Marsh is a co-executive producer.
Created by Lee Fleming Jr., Light As a Feather follows five teen girls as they deal with the supernatural fallout stemming from an innocent game of “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board.” When the girls start dying off in the exact way that was predicted, the survivors must figure out why they’re being targeted — and whether the evil force hunting them down is one of their own.
Fleming Jr. executive produces and showruns alongside AwesomenessTV’s Jordan Levin, Shelley Zimmerman, Joe Davola and Brett Bouttier; Wattpad’s Aron Levitz and Eric Lehrman; and Grammnet’s Grammer, Tom Russo, Brian Sher and Stella Bulochnikov. Bloodlist’s Kailey Marsh is a co-executive producer.
- 5/8/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Despite the assertion of police that a deadly San Diego pool party shooting was not racially motivated, witnesses of the Sunday attack say an “implicit bias” motivated the shooter.
Peter Selis, 49, opened fire on a crowd at a birthday party at the La Jolla Crossroads complex at around 6 p.m., killing Monique Clark and injuring six others, police said. Officials have said that Selis was angry over a recent breakup and targeted the victims “for no other reason than their mere presence.”
However, some witnesses of the attack believe the crime was motivated by race.
“At no point in time...
Peter Selis, 49, opened fire on a crowd at a birthday party at the La Jolla Crossroads complex at around 6 p.m., killing Monique Clark and injuring six others, police said. Officials have said that Selis was angry over a recent breakup and targeted the victims “for no other reason than their mere presence.”
However, some witnesses of the attack believe the crime was motivated by race.
“At no point in time...
- 5/3/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Nick Cannon is grieving the loss of his childhood friend, a woman killed in Sunday’s deadly birthday pool party shooting in an upscale San Diego neighborhood.
Cannon, 36, revealed in an Instagram post that his friend Monique Clark is the woman who died when Peter Selis, 49, began shooting during a pool party at the La Jolla Crossroads complex at around 6 p.m.
“My heart hurts with great sadness tonight. I just learned that the one life lost in the senseless and tragic mass shooting in San Diego was my childhood friend, who was more like family, Miss Monique Clark,” the star wrote.
Cannon, 36, revealed in an Instagram post that his friend Monique Clark is the woman who died when Peter Selis, 49, began shooting during a pool party at the La Jolla Crossroads complex at around 6 p.m.
“My heart hurts with great sadness tonight. I just learned that the one life lost in the senseless and tragic mass shooting in San Diego was my childhood friend, who was more like family, Miss Monique Clark,” the star wrote.
- 5/2/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Streaming TV's freak flag is still flying high. Hulu has renewed its Freakish TV show for a second season. Creator Beth Szymkowski executive produces the scripted series with Shelley Zimmerman, Chris Grismer, Kay Reindl, and Erin Maher.A horror thriller-drama from Awesomeness TV, Freakish stars Leo Howard, Liza Koshy, Adam Hicks, Meghan Rienks, Melvin Gregg, and Tyler Chase. Hays Grier, Mary Mouser, Alex Ozerov, Chad Michael Collins, Olivia Gonzales, and Chad L. Coleman recurred in the first season on Hulu.Read More…...
- 5/2/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Police say a man who killed a woman when he opened fire on a crowd at a pool birthday party in an upscale San Diego neighborhood did so because he was “distraught and depressed” over a recent breakup.
One woman was killed and six more people were injured when Peter Selis, 46, began shooting at the pool at the La Jolla Crossroads complex at around 6 p.m., police said during a Monday news conference. None of the victims’ names have been made public.
“ entered the pool area and laid on a lounge chair, called his ex-girlfriend and told his ex-girlfriend that...
One woman was killed and six more people were injured when Peter Selis, 46, began shooting at the pool at the La Jolla Crossroads complex at around 6 p.m., police said during a Monday news conference. None of the victims’ names have been made public.
“ entered the pool area and laid on a lounge chair, called his ex-girlfriend and told his ex-girlfriend that...
- 5/1/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
A gunman killed one woman and injured six other people on Sunday when he opened fire on a crowd at a bustling pool party in an upscale San Diego neighborhood, police say.
Peter Selis, 46, started shooting at guests at a birthday party in the La Jolla Crossroads complex at around 6 p.m., hitting women — one of whom died — and three men, the New York Times reports. Six of the victims were black and one was Latino.
Responding officers spotted the man as he attempted to reload, according to the Times. Police fatally shot Selis after he pointed his weapon at them,...
Peter Selis, 46, started shooting at guests at a birthday party in the La Jolla Crossroads complex at around 6 p.m., hitting women — one of whom died — and three men, the New York Times reports. Six of the victims were black and one was Latino.
Responding officers spotted the man as he attempted to reload, according to the Times. Police fatally shot Selis after he pointed his weapon at them,...
- 5/1/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
San Diego Mayor Asks for Help Catching Alleged Killer Behind 'Gruesome' Gasoline Attacks on Homeless
San Diego authorities are asking the public for help in apprehending the man they believe has brutally attacked four homeless men since Sunday. In a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman condemned the vicious crimes, which have left two dead and two severely injured. "These evil acts of violence are some of the worst I've seen in my 34 years in law enforcement," Zimmerman said. "This killer has targeted some of our community's most vulnerable citizens while they are asleep." She added: "I want everyone to know that this series [of attacks] against our homeless is the highest priority for our police department.
- 7/7/2016
- by Andrea Park, @scandreapark
- PEOPLE.com
Hulu lets its freak flag fly. The streaming service has acquired exclusive rights to the Freakish TV series from AwesomenessTV. The 10-episode first season is in production, with an eye toward a 2017 premiere. Freakish was created by Beth Szymkowski who wrote the pilot and executive produces with Brian Robbins, Shelley Zimmerman, Matt Lewis, and Chris Grismer, who is directing the pilot. Scott Levine is producing.
The horror series is set after a meltdown at the local chemical plant. A group of high schoolers struggles against the predatory mutant freaks who have taken over their small town. Freakish stars: Leo Howard, Liza Koshy, Adam Hicks, Aislinn Paul, Tyler Chase, Meghan Rienks, Melvin Gregg, and Hayes Grier. The cast also includes: Chad L. Coleman, Mary Mouser, and Chachi Gonzales.
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The horror series is set after a meltdown at the local chemical plant. A group of high schoolers struggles against the predatory mutant freaks who have taken over their small town. Freakish stars: Leo Howard, Liza Koshy, Adam Hicks, Aislinn Paul, Tyler Chase, Meghan Rienks, Melvin Gregg, and Hayes Grier. The cast also includes: Chad L. Coleman, Mary Mouser, and Chachi Gonzales.
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- 4/15/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
While it is best known for the videos it produces on YouTube, AwesomenessTV has brought its tween- and teen-centric videos to a number of platforms across TV and the web. The latest destination where AwesomenessTV is headed is Hulu, as the two companies have partnered for a horror series called Freakish.
Freakish, which will consist of ten episodes, will take place at a high school, where a group of students will try to fend off a horde of deranged mutants that have spawned from a local chemical plant. AwesomenessTV’s productions tend to feature a lot of social media stars among their respective casts, and this one is no different. Performers who will appear in Freakish include Hayes Grier, Meghan Rienks, and Liza Koshy, all of whom have built up sizable followings on YouTube.
While Freakish will be AwesomenessTV’s first series for Hulu, the two companies are led by...
Freakish, which will consist of ten episodes, will take place at a high school, where a group of students will try to fend off a horde of deranged mutants that have spawned from a local chemical plant. AwesomenessTV’s productions tend to feature a lot of social media stars among their respective casts, and this one is no different. Performers who will appear in Freakish include Hayes Grier, Meghan Rienks, and Liza Koshy, all of whom have built up sizable followings on YouTube.
While Freakish will be AwesomenessTV’s first series for Hulu, the two companies are led by...
- 4/14/2016
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Warner Bros. Television Group has promoted Leigh London Redman to Svp, Scripted Programming, at Warner Horizon Television. She succeeds Shelley Zimmerman, who exited Whtv at the beginning of the month to head scripted series at DreamWorks Animation’s Awesomeness TV. Additionally, Whtv has added a member to its scripted team, Wbtv current programming executive Stephanie Groves, who is moving to Whtv as VP Scripted Programming, working alongside fellow scripted programming…...
- 10/27/2015
- Deadline TV
Endemol Shine Group and AwesomenessTV have entered into a strategic partnership to extend the international reach of the AwesomenessTV brand, the companies announced Monday. Under the multi-year deal, Endemol Shine Group’s premium channel network (Pcn) Endemol Beyond will launch local language, owned and operated AwesomenessTV channels in key markets outside the U.S., including the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Brazil. Endemol Beyond will also support and further grow the existing AwesomenessTV roster of talent led channels in these markets, as well as incubate new talent and verticals across the network. Also Read: Awesomeness TV Names Shelley Zimmerman Head of Scripted Series The strategic.
- 10/5/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Shelley Zimmerman has joined AwesomenessTV in the newly created role of Head of Scripted Series, the company has announced. She’ll head up development and production of original scripted series for AwesomenessTV’s television network and Svod service partners. The company also announced that Shauna Phelan will continue overseeing development and production for scripted and unscripted series on AwesomenessTV. Prior to joining AwesomenessTV, Zimmerman served as Senior Vice…...
- 10/1/2015
- Deadline TV
Shelley Zimmerman has joined AwesomenessTV in the newly created role of Head of Scripted Series, the company has announced. She’ll head up development and production of original scripted series for AwesomenessTV’s television network and Svod service partners. The company also announced that Shauna Phelan will continue overseeing development and production for scripted and unscripted series on AwesomenessTV. Prior to joining AwesomenessTV, Zimmerman served as Senior Vice…...
- 10/1/2015
- Deadline
AwesomenessTV has appointed Shelley Zimmerman to the newly created role of head of scripted series, the company announced Thursday. Zimmerman will be charged with the development and production of original scripted series as the company expands its series production across digital platforms, television networks and over-the-top Svod services. Zimmerman joins AwesomenessTV from Warner Horizon where she most recently served as senior vice president of scripted programming. During her tenure at Warner Horizon she expanded the studio’s roster of scripted series to a diverse group of networks including “Pretty Little Liars” on ABC Family, Netflix’s “Longmire,” TNT’s “Dallas...
- 10/1/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
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