ABC Family is getting to work with Eva Longoria. The network is developing a project, “You’ve Got to Work It,” which hails from “Desperate Housewives” alum Longoria and ITV Studios, the network said Tuesday. The project, adapted from the U.K. show of the same name, will center on eight unemployed girls from diverse backgrounds who vie for seven job opportunities in as many different industries, eventually completing “head-to-toe and emotional makeovers.” Also Read: ABC Family Picks Up Three New Unscripted Series The network is also developing a new project from Andrea Abbate, who’s worked as a writer...
- 4/14/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Charlize Theron is in business with Universal Cable Productions.
The actress/producer has aligned herself with Ucp via a new first-look deal through her Denver and Delilah production banner, Jeff Wachtel, president and chief content officer for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, announced at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, Calif., on Thursday.
Also Read: USA Sets Premiere Date for Event Series ‘Dig’ From ‘Homeland,’ ‘Heroes’ Producers
Under the deal, Theron and Ucp are already working on projects for USA Network, Bravo, NBC and Amazon, Wachtel noted.
Along with the new Ucp deal, Denver and Delilah has hired former Epix...
The actress/producer has aligned herself with Ucp via a new first-look deal through her Denver and Delilah production banner, Jeff Wachtel, president and chief content officer for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, announced at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, Calif., on Thursday.
Also Read: USA Sets Premiere Date for Event Series ‘Dig’ From ‘Homeland,’ ‘Heroes’ Producers
Under the deal, Theron and Ucp are already working on projects for USA Network, Bravo, NBC and Amazon, Wachtel noted.
Along with the new Ucp deal, Denver and Delilah has hired former Epix...
- 1/15/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
With Breaking Bad long gone and Mad Men set to head off the air in spring 2015, the executives at AMC know that they cannot sustain their impressive growth purely through the success of The Walking Dead. That’s why the cable network announced on Wednesday that they will push forward with scripted comedy and are developing around a half-dozen new shows.
Among these potential hits is Random Acts, an adaptation of Andrea Abbate’s play about thirty-something girlfriends Katie and Lisa – who make their living as contract killers. Abbate will write and executive produce the single-camera comedy, which could be on the air as early as 2015. Further, executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Superbad) are helming Sober Buddies, about a pro surfer turned sober coach who has to deal with own problems as he goes off the wagon.
Meanwhile, AMC greenlit its first series pilot, the intriguing We Hate Paul Revere.
Among these potential hits is Random Acts, an adaptation of Andrea Abbate’s play about thirty-something girlfriends Katie and Lisa – who make their living as contract killers. Abbate will write and executive produce the single-camera comedy, which could be on the air as early as 2015. Further, executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Superbad) are helming Sober Buddies, about a pro surfer turned sober coach who has to deal with own problems as he goes off the wagon.
Meanwhile, AMC greenlit its first series pilot, the intriguing We Hate Paul Revere.
- 3/26/2014
- by Jordan Adler
- We Got This Covered
AMC is pushing into comedy for the first time. The cable network home to Mad Men and The Walking Dead is developing a scripted comedy based on Andrea Abbate's play Random Acts, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Abbate (Accidentally on Purpose, The Office) will write and executive produce the single-camera comedy alongside Todd Holland and Karey Burke of Dark Toy Entertainment and Kenton Allen of Big Talk Productions. Photos: 'The Walking Dead's' Most Shocking Deaths The comedy revolves around Katie and Lisa, single girls in their early 30s who work through issues with relationships, family, and growing up.
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- 3/26/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox has been very aggressive on the comedy side this season, taking another high-profile half-hour project from sibling 20th Century Fox TV off the market pre-emptively with a major commitment. The network has handed a put pilot commitment to a comedy from writer Andrea Abbate, 20th TV and studio-based 21 Laps/Adelstein. Tentatively titled Paroled, the project is described as a male Laverne and Shirley on parole. Wme-repped Abbate executive produces with 21 Laps/Adelstein’s Marty Adelstein, Shawn Levy and Becky Clements. This is a re-teaming for Abbate, 20th TV and 21 Laps/Adelstein who last year sold a family comedy to ABC with a put pilot commitment. The project went to pilot toplined by Kelly Preston. This is the third comedy project from 20th TV that Fox has bought pre-emptively in a big deal this summer, following pilot production commitments for Nahnatchka Khan, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash’s Fatrick and...
- 8/21/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Fox is looking for the next Laverne and Shirley. In a pre-emptive buy, Fox has handed out a put-pilot order with significant penalty to Paroled, a semi-autobiographical comedy from Accidentally on Purpose's Andrea Abbate, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Paroled is described as a male Laverne and Shirley on parole and is based on members of Abbate's family getting out of prison -- again. The project hails from 21 Laps/Adelstein and 20th Century Fox Television, where the banner is under an overall deal. Abbate will write and executive produce alongside Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements. Photos: Fox's 2013-14
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- 8/21/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Leguizamo won't be coming to ABC anytime soon. The network has taken a pass on the pilot "King John," which would have starred Leguizamo. Based on the actor's life "as a husband, father and fish out of water on the upper West Side of New York," the pilot also starred Luke Ganalon and Andrea Savage. Also read: ABC Pilots 2013 ABC has also given the thumbs-down to two other pilots, including an untitled project from "Rude Awakening" producer Andrea Abbate, which would have starred Kelly Preston as Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep...
- 5/9/2013
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Flight Of The Conchords‘ Rhys Darby will co-star opposite Kelly Preston in ABC‘s comedy pilot Keep Calm And Karey On, from writer Andrea Abbate, 21 Laps/Adelstein and 20th Century Fox TV. It centers on Karey (Preston), the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve. Actor-comedian Darby, repped by CAA and Principato-Young, will play Karey’s husband. He is best known for playing Murray in HBO’s Conchords and most recently wrote, executive produced and starred in Short Poppies for Tvnz in his native New Zealand. Rhys Wakefield has booked a series regular role on Bravo pilot Rita. He will play Rita’s (Anna Gunn) oldest son who has a close but complex relationship with his mother.
- 3/26/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Mamie Gummer, star of the freshman CW drama series Emily Owens MD, is staying in the CBS family with a co-starring role opposite Rainn Wilson in drama pilot Backstrom for sister network CBS. Written by Bones creator Hart Hanson, Backstrom centers on Everett Backstrom (Wilson), an overweight, offensive, irascible detective, as he tries, and fails, to change his self-destructive behavior. Gummer will play the female lead Nicole Carlton, a watchful, competent police detective who is a lesbian saddened over her breakup with her longtime partner. 20th TV is producing. Ashley Williams has joined another 20th TV pilot, ABC comedy Keep Calm & Karey On, from Andrea Abbate. The project centers on Karey (Kelly Preston), the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve.
- 3/21/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Ashley Williams (How I Met Your Mother) has been tapped to replace Majandra Delfino (State of Georgia) in ABC’s untitled comedy from Accidentally on Purpose‘s Andrea Abbate, TVLine has learned.
The project, fka Keep Calm and Karey On, centers on Kelly Preston’s Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve.
Williams will play Karey’s clueless sister Penny, the role initially occupied by...
The project, fka Keep Calm and Karey On, centers on Kelly Preston’s Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve.
Williams will play Karey’s clueless sister Penny, the role initially occupied by...
- 3/21/2013
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Keep Calm and Karey On is an upcoming ABC’s comedy pilot which comes from director Gail Mancuso and has a pretty good cast on board. We’ve just learned that Kelly Preston is set to star as the female lead which means that she will join previously announced Majandra Delfino and Jane Seymour. So far – so good, hope you agree? Mancuso will direct the single-camera comedy from a script written by Andrea Abbate, which on Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts and narcissists. Her life becomes a mess when her brother is sent to prison and she decides...
- 3/13/2013
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
Majandra Delfino (Roswell, State of Georgia) has been let go from ABC’s Keep Calm and Karey On comedy pilot for creative reasons, TVLine has learned.
The project, from Andrea Abbate (Accidentally on Purpose), centers on Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve.
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Delfino had been cast as Karey’s clueless sister Penny.
The project, from Andrea Abbate (Accidentally on Purpose), centers on Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve.
Related | Pilot Season 2013: Your Guide This Fall’s (Possible) Newcomers, and Who’s In Them
Delfino had been cast as Karey’s clueless sister Penny.
- 3/11/2013
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Majandra Delfino has departed ABC’s comedy pilot Keep Calm And Karey On, from writer/executive producer Andrea Abbate, 20th Century Fox TV and 21 Laps/Adelstein. The project centers on Karey (Kelly Preston), the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve. Delfino was to play Kaerey’s sister Penny. Delfino is the third actress on an ABC comedy pilot to depart in the final stages of casting this season, joining Mercedes Masohn from Mixology and Mandy Moore from Pulling. In all three cases, the actresses were among the first hired in the projects, and, with casts coming together, the dynamic on the shows and some of the characters changed, leading to the exits. For instance, Delfino was cast long before Preston,...
- 3/11/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Saturday Night Live alumna Jenny Slate has been cast as a lead opposite June Diane Raphael in ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot Pulling, from ABC Studios and Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment. The project, written by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky and directed by Jason Moore, revolves around three dysfunctional women in their 30s living their lives the way they want, even if society tells them they should have it all figured out by this point. Slate plays one of them, Karen, who may be a prim and proper professional during working hours, but once she’s off the clock, look out. Raphael plays the leader of the trio, Donna, while the third role, Louise, became vacant after originally Mandy Moore exited yesterday. Steve Talley (Pretty Little Liars) has been cast is ABC’s comedy pilot Keep Calm And Karey On, from writer/executive producer Andrea Abbate, 20th TV and 21 Laps/Adelstein.
- 3/9/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Kelly Preston is returning to the world of series TV with the lead role in ABC's comedy pilot "Keep Calm and Karey On."
Preston will star as Karey, the straight arrow in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she adopts his two children in an attempt to give them a better life.
The cast also includes Jane Seymour ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman") as Karey's mother and Majandra Delfino ("Roswell") as Karey's self-absorbed sister. Andrea Abbate ("Accidentally on Purpose") wrote the script.
If the pilot is picked up to series, it would mark Preston's first full-time TV commitment since her role as an oversexed teenager in NBC's short-lived '80s Army base soap "For Love and Honor." She was in the cast of HBO's 2008 pilot for British TV adaptation "Suburban Shootout," but that was not picked up.
Preston is best known...
Preston will star as Karey, the straight arrow in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she adopts his two children in an attempt to give them a better life.
The cast also includes Jane Seymour ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman") as Karey's mother and Majandra Delfino ("Roswell") as Karey's self-absorbed sister. Andrea Abbate ("Accidentally on Purpose") wrote the script.
If the pilot is picked up to series, it would mark Preston's first full-time TV commitment since her role as an oversexed teenager in NBC's short-lived '80s Army base soap "For Love and Honor." She was in the cast of HBO's 2008 pilot for British TV adaptation "Suburban Shootout," but that was not picked up.
Preston is best known...
- 3/6/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Kelly Preston‘s plan for the near future? Keep Calm and Karey On.
The Jerry Maguire actress will play the title character in the ABC comedy pilot from Andrea Abbate (Accidentally On Purpose), Marty Adelstein, Shawn Levy and Becky Clements, our sister site Deadline reports.
Related | TVLine’s Guide to Pilot Season 2013: Get All the Scoop on This Year’s Possible Newcomers
The single-cam comedy centers on Karey (Preston), the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts and narcissists.
Majandra Delfino (Roswell) and Jane Seymour (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman) — who’ll portray Preston’s character’s mom — co-star.
The Jerry Maguire actress will play the title character in the ABC comedy pilot from Andrea Abbate (Accidentally On Purpose), Marty Adelstein, Shawn Levy and Becky Clements, our sister site Deadline reports.
Related | TVLine’s Guide to Pilot Season 2013: Get All the Scoop on This Year’s Possible Newcomers
The single-cam comedy centers on Karey (Preston), the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts and narcissists.
Majandra Delfino (Roswell) and Jane Seymour (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman) — who’ll portray Preston’s character’s mom — co-star.
- 3/6/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Kelly Preston is going to "Karey On" for ABC. The "Jerry Maguire" actress has been cast to star in ABC's pilot from Andrea Abbate ("Rude Awakening," "Accidentally on Purpose"), which bears the working title "Keep Calm and Karey On." Also read: Jane Seymour to Play "Inappropriate" Mom in ABC Family Comedy Pilot Preston will play Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted African American son and give them...
- 3/6/2013
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Kelly Preston is set as the lead in ABC’s comedy pilot Keep Kalm And Karey On, from writer/executive producer Andrea Abbate, 20th Century Fox TV and 21 Laps/Adelstein. The project centers on Karey (Preston), the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve. Preston joins previously cast Majandra Delfino and Jane Seymour, who is only 11 years older than Preston but plays her mom. This is a rare series gig for CAA-repped Preston who has been focused on features. She previously did an arc on Medium.
- 3/6/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Jane Seymour has signed on to NBC's family comedy pilot from Andrea Abbate ("Rude Awakening," "Accidentally on Purpose"). The currently untitled pilot, which is being written by Abbate, revolves around Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists who decides to raise her brother's kids as her own along with her adopted African American son when her brother is sent to prison. Also read: Jane Seymour Denies Knowing of Other Schwarzenegger Children "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" star Seymour will play Dotty, Karey's mother, who's described as...
- 2/26/2013
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Gillian Anderson has joined an NBC pilot. According to TV Guide, Anderson will co-star opposite "666 Park Avenue" actress Rachael Taylor in NBC's untitled pilot from Rand Ravich.
The drama is set in Washington and features political power players who find themselves blackmailed into an international conspiracy. Taylor will play FBI Agent Susie Dunn, the lead agent on the blackmail case. Anderson will play Meg, Susie's estranged sister and the CEO of a conglomerate. Look for dark secrets aplenty. Stevie Lynn Jones will also star.
Anderson will next be seen in NBC's "Hannibal."
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Christine Lahti is heading to 90210. Lahti will co-star in CBS's "Beverly Hills Cop" pilot as the police captain. [EW]
Jamie Bell will star in AMC's "Turn." Bell joins the drama pilot based on the book "Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring" as Abraham Woodhull, the leader of a group of pals turned...
The drama is set in Washington and features political power players who find themselves blackmailed into an international conspiracy. Taylor will play FBI Agent Susie Dunn, the lead agent on the blackmail case. Anderson will play Meg, Susie's estranged sister and the CEO of a conglomerate. Look for dark secrets aplenty. Stevie Lynn Jones will also star.
Anderson will next be seen in NBC's "Hannibal."
In other pilot news ...
Christine Lahti is heading to 90210. Lahti will co-star in CBS's "Beverly Hills Cop" pilot as the police captain. [EW]
Jamie Bell will star in AMC's "Turn." Bell joins the drama pilot based on the book "Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring" as Abraham Woodhull, the leader of a group of pals turned...
- 2/25/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
Majandra Delfino (State Of Georgia) and former Dr. Queen, Medicine Woman star Jane Seymour have been cast in ABC’s comedy pilot Keep Calm And Carry On, from writer/executive producer Andrea Abbate, 20th Century Fox TV and 21 Laps/Adelstein. The project centers on Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve. Delfino, repped by Apa and Ziffren Brittenham, will play Kerey’s sister Penny who seems very clueless to what is going on around her. Seymour, repped by Innovative, will play their mother Dotty, who mainly cares about herself and disregards what her children or grandchildren want. Billy Brown rounds out the cast of in Hostages, CBS‘ drama pilot from writer-director Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Jerry Bruckheimer TV and Warner Bros TV.
- 2/25/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
As usual, lots of comedy pilots will focus on the family — including one headlined by Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. But this development season is not without a few welcome surprises, like the addition of Bridesmaids’ breakout star Rebel Wilson to one project, or CBS’ coup in nabbing House Bunny Anna Faris for her first-ever starring role in a network comedy.
As is the case with any pilot, not every one is assured a pickup come May when the networks announce their fall TV lineups in New York. See if you can guess what is likely to make the...
As is the case with any pilot, not every one is assured a pickup come May when the networks announce their fall TV lineups in New York. See if you can guess what is likely to make the...
- 2/19/2013
- by Lynette Rice and James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
A slate of ABC drama and comedy pilots—including the female-character-driven “Bad Management,” “Keep Calm and Karey On,” and “Middle Age Rage”—have casting directors attached, Backstage has learned. “Bad Management,” about a female manager at a high-end department store who tangles with the boss’s son, is set to be cast by Leslie Litt. The single-camera comedy will shoot in Los Angeles starting in March. “Keep Calm and Karey On” also has a female lead in the role of a straight-edged woman from a family of criminals who agrees to raise her brother’s children while he’s in prison. The comedy, from author and comedienne Andrea Abbate, is set to be cast by Bonnie Zane and Gayle Pillsbury. It shoots in Los Angeles in March. A third female-driven comedy, “Middle Age Rage,” is set to be cast by Lauren Grey. The pilot, from “Mike & Molly” writer Cheryl Holliday,...
- 2/9/2013
- backstage.com
ABC is exploring the uglier side of sitcom marriage by ordering "Divorce: A Love Story" to pilot. The multi-camera half-hour comedy is based on an Israeli series called "Life Isn't Everything" ("Hahaim Ze Lo Hakol" in Hebrew) and revolves around a recently-divorced couple who continue to drive each other crazy because they can't stay out of each other's lives. Also read: ABC Orders Comedies 'Bad Management,' Untitled Andrea Abbate Project to Pilot "Rules of Engagement" executive producer Mike Sikowitz wrote the pilot with Israeli creator Daniel Lappin, who are both co-executive-producing with Noa Tishby ("In...
- 2/2/2013
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
Now this is a memorable sitcom title.
ABC has given a pilot green light to Middle Age Rage. The project is from writer Cheryl Holliday (Mike & Molly). Here’s the logline: “About a middle aged mother who is fed up with feeling invisible and begins to speak up and demand the respect she feels she’s earned.” Middle Age Rage is executive produced by Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank (Smash).
Incidentally, Holliday has one of the best IMDb photos ever.
The pickup follows two other female-led comedy pilot orders today:
There’s NBC’s Brenda Forever from writers David Lampson and Andrew Leeds,...
ABC has given a pilot green light to Middle Age Rage. The project is from writer Cheryl Holliday (Mike & Molly). Here’s the logline: “About a middle aged mother who is fed up with feeling invisible and begins to speak up and demand the respect she feels she’s earned.” Middle Age Rage is executive produced by Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank (Smash).
Incidentally, Holliday has one of the best IMDb photos ever.
The pickup follows two other female-led comedy pilot orders today:
There’s NBC’s Brenda Forever from writers David Lampson and Andrew Leeds,...
- 1/31/2013
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
With pilot season in full swing there was more big news today from nearly all the major networks. Here's a roundup of the major happenings:
- Jon Favreau will direct the single camera comedy series adaptation of "About a Boy" -- yes, inspired by the Hugh Grant movie and Nick Hornby book of the same name -- executive produced by Jason Katims ("Friday Night Lights," "Parenthood"). Favreau previously directed the pilot for NBC's hit "Revolution" as well as the first two "Iron Man" blockbusters. [Deadline]
- NBC has ordered the pilot "Brenda Forever" from writers Andrew Leeds and David Lampson as a possible starring vehicle for "The Office" and "Bridesmaids" star Ellie Kemper. The comedy follows the same leading lady in two periods of her life: as a 31-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl. The writers previously teamed on NBC's "Rex Is Not Your Lawyer," starring David Tennant, which was not picked up to series.
- Jon Favreau will direct the single camera comedy series adaptation of "About a Boy" -- yes, inspired by the Hugh Grant movie and Nick Hornby book of the same name -- executive produced by Jason Katims ("Friday Night Lights," "Parenthood"). Favreau previously directed the pilot for NBC's hit "Revolution" as well as the first two "Iron Man" blockbusters. [Deadline]
- NBC has ordered the pilot "Brenda Forever" from writers Andrew Leeds and David Lampson as a possible starring vehicle for "The Office" and "Bridesmaids" star Ellie Kemper. The comedy follows the same leading lady in two periods of her life: as a 31-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl. The writers previously teamed on NBC's "Rex Is Not Your Lawyer," starring David Tennant, which was not picked up to series.
- 1/31/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
ABC has ordered single-camera comedies "Bad Management" and an untitled Andrea Abbate project to pilot, the network said on Wednesday. 20th Century Fox's Andrea Abbate-written half-hour comedy is being executive-produced by Shawn Levy, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements of 21 Laps/Adelstein Productions. Also read: ABC Orders Pilots for 'Big Thunder' Drama, Gothic Soap Opera The series will follow the mother of an adopted African-American boy who takes on the responsibility of raising her brother's kids after he is sent to prison. ABC Studio's "Bad Management," written by Sharon Horgan and Holly Walsh, will be executive-produced by Aaron...
- 1/30/2013
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
ABC has given a pilot order to another single-camera comedy about a “modern family”. The network has greenlighted an untitled autobiographical comedy from writer-comedian Andrea Abbate (Accidentally On Purpose), which is produced by 20th Century Fox TV and Marty Adelstein and Shawn Levy’s studio-based 21 Laps/Adelstein. Previously titled Crazy Gene, the comedy centers on Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve. The project is based on the real-life experiences of Abbate, who took in her brother’s son while he was in prison and adopted a 13-year-old. “Some families are prone to cancer, mine’s prone to felonies,” Abbate quipped at the time the pitch was sold to ABC in August with a put pilot commitment.
- 1/30/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Steve Dildarian, creator/executive producer of The Life & Times Of Tim, has sold a new comedy project to Fox, where HBO’s cult animated comedy originated as a pilot presentation almost five years ago. Dildarian’s new comedy for Fox, The Commuters, is live-action and produced by 20th Century Fox TV and Shawn Levy and Marty Adelstein’s studio-based 21 Laps/Adelstein Prods. The Commuters, which has received a script order, is a single-camera office comedy about a diverse group of co-workers who are bonded by their daily drive from New Jersey to New York. Dildarian is writing and will executive produce with Adelstein, Levy and Becky Clements. Coincidentally, Clements’ husband, Werner Entertainment’s Mike Clements, developed and executive produced The Life & Times Of Tim with Dildarian. The Life & Times Of Tim, on which Dildarian also voiced the title character, ended its three-year run on HBO this year. Dildarian started off in advertising,...
- 10/23/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
ABC is looking to add another “modern family” to its primetime lineup. The network has given a put pilot commitment to a single-camera comedy from writer/comedian Andrea Abbate (Accidentally On Purpose), produced by 20th Century Fox TV and Marty Adelstein and Shawn Levy’s studio-based 21 Laps/Adelstein. Titled Crazy Gene, the comedy is based on the real-life experiences of Abbate who took in her brother’s son while he was in prison and adopted a 13-year-old black boy. “Some families are prone to cancer, mine’s prone to felonies,” Abbate said. Crazy Gene will center on a woman who, with her brother behind bars, tries to raise his kids as well as her adopted African American teenage son. Wme-repped Abbate will executive produce with Adelstein, Levy and 21 Laps/Adelsetin’s Becky Clements. The project expands 21 Laps/Adelstein’s comedy footprint at ABC — the company is also behind the network...
- 8/23/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
ABC has given a put-pilot commitment to a family comedy based on the life of Accidentally on Purpose writer-producer Andrea Abbate. Titled Crazy Gene, the single-camera comedy is based on Abbate's experiences; with some families "prone to cancer," hers is "prone to felonies." The effort revolves around a woman who tries to raise her incarcerated brother's children as well as her adopted African-American teenage son. 21 Laps' Abbate, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements and Shawn Levy will executive produce the 20th Television entry. Story: 10 Biggest Winners of TV Development Season The project comes as
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- 8/23/2012
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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