Freeform announced Tuesday that it is launching a nonfiction slate with three new original series: “The Deep End,” “Dear Pony: Keep This Between Us” and “Day to Night,” all geared to appeal to the network’s young demographic.
“Nonfiction is a genre that our audience loves,” Jihan Robinson, vice president, alternative development at Freeform, said in a statement. “Our goal is to focus on character-driven narratives that are relatable and reflective of the Gen Z and millennial experience, and we could not be more proud to usher in the new wave of nonfiction programming with these three unique series.”
“The Deep End,” a four-part docu-series directed by Jon Kasbe, delves inside the world of a controversial female spiritual teacher. It was filmed over three years and is produced by Bits Sola and executive produced by The Documentary Group’s Tom Yellin and Gabrielle Tenenbaum. It premieres on the network Wednesday,...
“Nonfiction is a genre that our audience loves,” Jihan Robinson, vice president, alternative development at Freeform, said in a statement. “Our goal is to focus on character-driven narratives that are relatable and reflective of the Gen Z and millennial experience, and we could not be more proud to usher in the new wave of nonfiction programming with these three unique series.”
“The Deep End,” a four-part docu-series directed by Jon Kasbe, delves inside the world of a controversial female spiritual teacher. It was filmed over three years and is produced by Bits Sola and executive produced by The Documentary Group’s Tom Yellin and Gabrielle Tenenbaum. It premieres on the network Wednesday,...
- 4/5/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Freeform has pulled back the curtain on its move into non-fiction with two docuseries and a reality series kicking off its unscripted slate.
The Disney-owned network has ordered The Deep End, a four-part docuseries about controversial spiritual teachers, Dear Pony: Keep This Between Us, a series about grooming in U.S. high schools directed by Phoenix Rising helmer Amy Berg and Day to Night, an eight-part reality series set in New York City.
The slate is overseen by Jihan Robinson, VP, Alternative Development, Freeform, the former Quibi and Netflix exec who joined in December 2020.
Robinson said that non-fiction is a genre that its Gen Z and millennial audience loves.
“Freeform as a whole is just really looking to be reflective and authentic to the young adult experience,” she told Deadline. “As a part of that, this audience is really engaged and loves the category of nonfiction programming across the board.
The Disney-owned network has ordered The Deep End, a four-part docuseries about controversial spiritual teachers, Dear Pony: Keep This Between Us, a series about grooming in U.S. high schools directed by Phoenix Rising helmer Amy Berg and Day to Night, an eight-part reality series set in New York City.
The slate is overseen by Jihan Robinson, VP, Alternative Development, Freeform, the former Quibi and Netflix exec who joined in December 2020.
Robinson said that non-fiction is a genre that its Gen Z and millennial audience loves.
“Freeform as a whole is just really looking to be reflective and authentic to the young adult experience,” she told Deadline. “As a part of that, this audience is really engaged and loves the category of nonfiction programming across the board.
- 4/5/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Most unscripted producers and documentarians aren't brainstorming ways to translate America's current, distorted reality of isolation and social-distancing into reality TV. They're looking through their own libraries of unused footage and past pitches, wondering if the next Tiger King hides somewhere inside.
"The question every producer is asking themselves right now is, 'What can we make with the assets we have on hand?'" says Thalia Mavros, founder of production company The Front. "And that's the same question we're being asked in all of our meetings with buyers."
The fact that TV'...
"The question every producer is asking themselves right now is, 'What can we make with the assets we have on hand?'" says Thalia Mavros, founder of production company The Front. "And that's the same question we're being asked in all of our meetings with buyers."
The fact that TV'...
In today’s TV news roundup, Bet Plus has announced the premiere date of “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” and Usher has joined new series “The Sauce” on Quibi.
Dates
Bet Plus has announced “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” will premiere March 19. The new original drama from Tyler Perry is a spinoff of the television series “Tyler Perry’s The Oval,” and follows the story of a woman, Ruth, who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the underworld of a religious cult. The drama stars Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Charles, Herve Clermont, Anthony Bless and Bobbi Baker. “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” is executive produced, written and directed by Perry. Michelle Sneed also serves as executive producer of the series for Tyler Perry Studios.
Fox has announced “Remain Seated” will premiere on April 7. The show is Larry the Cable Guy‘s first solo stand-up comedy special in over a decade.
Dates
Bet Plus has announced “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” will premiere March 19. The new original drama from Tyler Perry is a spinoff of the television series “Tyler Perry’s The Oval,” and follows the story of a woman, Ruth, who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the underworld of a religious cult. The drama stars Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Charles, Herve Clermont, Anthony Bless and Bobbi Baker. “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” is executive produced, written and directed by Perry. Michelle Sneed also serves as executive producer of the series for Tyler Perry Studios.
Fox has announced “Remain Seated” will premiere on April 7. The show is Larry the Cable Guy‘s first solo stand-up comedy special in over a decade.
- 3/3/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Blythe Danner has joined the cast of “American Gods” and Showtime debuted a trailer for the seventh season of “Ray Donovan.”
Casting
Blythe Danner has joined the third season of Starz’s “American Gods” in a recurring guest role. She will play a Greek goddess named Demeter who is entangled in an unresolved romance with Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane). Danner is set to appear in four episodes that will explore Mr. Wednesday’s attempts to convince Demeter to aid his war efforts by being involuntarily committed to a mental institution.
Derek Theler, Beth Riesgraf, Usman Ally, Lamont Thompson, Artur Benson and Aaron Glenane have booked roles on Paramount Network‘s “68 Whiskey,“ an upcoming one-hour dark comedy that tells the story of a multi-ethnic crew of army medics operating in an Afghanistan base nicknamed “the orphanage.”
Initiatives
The Chuck Lorre Foundation (Tclf) has partnered...
Casting
Blythe Danner has joined the third season of Starz’s “American Gods” in a recurring guest role. She will play a Greek goddess named Demeter who is entangled in an unresolved romance with Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane). Danner is set to appear in four episodes that will explore Mr. Wednesday’s attempts to convince Demeter to aid his war efforts by being involuntarily committed to a mental institution.
Derek Theler, Beth Riesgraf, Usman Ally, Lamont Thompson, Artur Benson and Aaron Glenane have booked roles on Paramount Network‘s “68 Whiskey,“ an upcoming one-hour dark comedy that tells the story of a multi-ethnic crew of army medics operating in an Afghanistan base nicknamed “the orphanage.”
Initiatives
The Chuck Lorre Foundation (Tclf) has partnered...
- 9/24/2019
- by Lorraine Wheat
- Variety Film + TV
Quibi has given a green light to The Sauce, a new traveling dance competition hosted by viral dance sensations Ayo & Teo, from Thalia Mavros’ The Front.
In the series, viewers will follow best friends and brothers Ayo and Teo as they embark on an epic cross-country road trip in search of today’s hottest dancers, spotlighting the diversity of dance culture in each new city. Per the official logline: “In this wild, face-to-face street competition, fresh teams in each new city will battle it out for a chance to prove they’re the best in America. 10 Cities. 22 Teams. 1 Winner. Who will hold their own and show they got The Sauce?”
Casting for the series is under way. Submissions can be submitted here.
Thalia Mavros, Krista Manis and Kadine Anckle executive produce. The Front produces.
“We’re so excited to host this epic cross-country competition to find the dance squad with the most sauce.
In the series, viewers will follow best friends and brothers Ayo and Teo as they embark on an epic cross-country road trip in search of today’s hottest dancers, spotlighting the diversity of dance culture in each new city. Per the official logline: “In this wild, face-to-face street competition, fresh teams in each new city will battle it out for a chance to prove they’re the best in America. 10 Cities. 22 Teams. 1 Winner. Who will hold their own and show they got The Sauce?”
Casting for the series is under way. Submissions can be submitted here.
Thalia Mavros, Krista Manis and Kadine Anckle executive produce. The Front produces.
“We’re so excited to host this epic cross-country competition to find the dance squad with the most sauce.
- 9/24/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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