Hulu has ordered a pilot for a new half-hour comedy series starring comedian Chris Estrada called “Punk Ass Bitch”, which is based on Estrada’s comedy, which ABC Signature Studios will make. The show will tell the story of Julio Lopez (played by Chris Estrada), a punk-ass bitch with a heart of gold who goes out […]
This past week, the nominees for the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award were announced, with Disney+ Originals, “The Mandalorian,” “Hamilton” and “Mulan” picking up nominations. Disney also picked up many other nominations for other movies and shows including “The Great”, “Little Fires Everywhere”, “Nomadland” and many more. Here is a list of the nominees: […]
With Disney looking to create more shows for its TV networks and streaming services, Disney Television Studios has created a brand new division called the “Creative Acquisitions Department”. This new division will be looking for books, new stories, podcasts and other intellectual property that can be developed into shows. Once an IP has been acquired, […]
During the Sundance festival, Disney’s Searchlight Pictures has secured the global distribution rights to a new documentary, Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised). The documentary will be coming to cinemas first, before heading to Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America and to Disney+ internationally. This film has […]
Disney has announced details on how Hulu will be showcasing Black History month, where Hulu is showcasing Black voices, stories and creators, both on and off the platform, through content launches, a first of its kind virtual concert, and monetary donations to non-profit organizations committed to advancing social justice. To help create a meaningful framework […]
Robert Mills has been named the executive vice president of the Walt Disney Television’s unscripted and alternative entertainment division. This is a new role, he will lead a new production unit called Walt Disney Television Alternative, which is creating alternative programming, specials and late-night for ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals, in addition to overseeing ABC […]
Disney has recently made a “No Ad” version of the Disney Streaming Bundle more widely available in the United States, offering Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu without ads for $18.99. This bundle was added based on feedback from Disney’s customers, the option provides even greater choice and flexibility. The original offering of The Disney Bundle with […]
Disney’s ABC has ordered a new pilot for a new drama series called “National Parks”, which follows around a small group of elite NPS agents as they solve these crimes while protecting these national treasures. This new drama has been c0-written by Kevin Costner, along with Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird. These three will also […]
National Geographic Documentary Films has announced a new feature documentary about the nation’s top infectious disease expert and dedicated public servant, Dr. Anthony Fauci, M.D., from Emmy winners John Hoffman (“The Weight of the Nation,” “Sleepless in America”) and Janet Tobias (“Unseen Enemy”) and Academy Award winner Dan Cogan (“Icarus”), and two-time Academy Award nominee […]
Following Disney’s ABC ordering a number of pilots for new shows including “The Wonder Years”, “Epic” and “Maggie”, they’ve also ordered a pilot for “Queens”. In the show, four estranged and out-of-touch women in their 40s reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had as the Nasty Bitches – […]
Disney’s ABC has ordered a pilot of a new single-camera comedy series “Maggie”, which is being written by Maggie Mull and Justin Adler, who are both also executive producing the show. Maggie has previously written for “Family Guy”, along with “Life In Pieces”, which was created by Justin Adler. With Free Solo producer Evan Hayes […]
Disney’s ABC Signature studios have ordered a pilot of a new multi-camera comedy, which is currently going under the working title of “The Untitled Regina Hicks Project”. This new comedy follows three former sorority sisters who lost touch after college, reunite during a pivotal point in their lives. They realize sometimes it’s okay to […]
Disney’s ABC is developing a reboot of the classic series “The Wonder Years” and has ordered a pilot of the new series. This new version will focus on how a Black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama, lived in the turbulent late ’60s. Saladin K Patterson is writing the script and will be an executive producer […]
The nominees for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards have been announced and Disney has picked up a number of nominations for its shows and movies. With Disney+ Originals, “Howard”, “Out” and “Diary Of A Future President” have all getting nominations, along with many shows which are available on Hulu in the US and will […]
Disney has released a new trailer for the upcoming limited-series “Into the Dark: Tentacles”, which is coming to Hulu in the United States on Friday, February 12th. In partnership with Blumhouse Television, Into The Dark is a monthly horror event series from prolific, award-winning producer, Jason Blum’s independent TV studio. Each feature-length installment is inspired […]