Once passionate about a career in show business, American former actress Josie Loren was on track to Hollywood stardom when she walked away from it in 2015. The Miami, Florida native debuted in 2006 with appearances in series like Veronica Mars, Hannah Montana, and Glenn Gordon Caron’s Medium. In the following years, she performed in small and big screen productions of notable networks and studios while studying Mass Communication at UCLA. Loren first gained widespread recognition as Kaylie Cruz in Holly Sorensen’s Make It or Break It, which earned her at least two nominations for Teen Choice Awards. Following guest...
- 11/20/2023
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
The WGA is gearing up for upcoming contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers, arguably its most important in over a decade.
This has prompted a group of top writers to look back at the lessons learned from the 2007-08 writers’ strike to see what can be applied to this year’s talks.
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Angela Workman, writer of The Zookeeper’s Wife, Chap Taylor, consulting producer on The Blacklist, Holly Sorensen, creator of the Step Up TV series, Flint Wainess, consulting producer of The CW’s In The Dark,...
This has prompted a group of top writers to look back at the lessons learned from the 2007-08 writers’ strike to see what can be applied to this year’s talks.
Related Story Historically, The WGA Is Overdue For A Strike, With Residuals Again A Key Issue Of Upcoming Talks Related Story WGA Urges Members To Disregard "Misleading" Rumors & Strike Predictions Related Story WGA Awards TV Nominations: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Better Call Saul,' 'The Crown,' 'Severance', 'Yellowjackets' Among Shows Vying For Top Prizes
Angela Workman, writer of The Zookeeper’s Wife, Chap Taylor, consulting producer on The Blacklist, Holly Sorensen, creator of the Step Up TV series, Flint Wainess, consulting producer of The CW’s In The Dark,...
- 1/18/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The glut of shows being pulled from streaming services continues.
Starz has pulled a trio of titles – Dangerous Liaisons, Becoming Elizabeth and Step Up from its streaming service. All three titles have been canceled but it’s another example of a company taking finished shows off their own service.
It comes after HBO Max pulled series such as Westworld, The Nevers, Raised By Wolves, The Time Traveler’s Wife as well as a slew of reality shows including FBoy Island and a raft of animated titles from its service last year.
Over the weekend, HBO Max also pulled a number of episodes of the original Looney Tunes, including seasons 16 to 31, as well as three seasons of The Flintstones. These shows were removed after their licenses expired.
The strategy at Warner Bros. Discovery was in part formed by tax write offs that it could gain after the merger, as well as interest...
Starz has pulled a trio of titles – Dangerous Liaisons, Becoming Elizabeth and Step Up from its streaming service. All three titles have been canceled but it’s another example of a company taking finished shows off their own service.
It comes after HBO Max pulled series such as Westworld, The Nevers, Raised By Wolves, The Time Traveler’s Wife as well as a slew of reality shows including FBoy Island and a raft of animated titles from its service last year.
Over the weekend, HBO Max also pulled a number of episodes of the original Looney Tunes, including seasons 16 to 31, as well as three seasons of The Flintstones. These shows were removed after their licenses expired.
The strategy at Warner Bros. Discovery was in part formed by tax write offs that it could gain after the merger, as well as interest...
- 1/3/2023
- by Peter White and Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Dawn Wilkinson, who has partly directed the third season of drama series ‘Step Up’, has shared that the show features stories which are socially relevant but at the same time, they are very entertaining and engage the audience on an emotional plane.
Commenting on the storyline of the show Dawn, who has directed five of the season’s ten episodes said: “I love the way the characters are written, and Holly (showrunner) has created storylines where there are parallels between the characters. The stories are socially relevant but still entertaining and that engages an audience; makes them want to watch and makes them feel for the characters.”
Based on the cult film, ‘Step Up’, this series follows the drama, scandalous romance, and rivalries told through the intersection of the worlds of music and dance within a highly sought-after performance empire.
“I’ve always felt like that is the best way of storytelling.
Commenting on the storyline of the show Dawn, who has directed five of the season’s ten episodes said: “I love the way the characters are written, and Holly (showrunner) has created storylines where there are parallels between the characters. The stories are socially relevant but still entertaining and that engages an audience; makes them want to watch and makes them feel for the characters.”
Based on the cult film, ‘Step Up’, this series follows the drama, scandalous romance, and rivalries told through the intersection of the worlds of music and dance within a highly sought-after performance empire.
“I’ve always felt like that is the best way of storytelling.
- 12/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Exclusive: There will be no fourth season of Step Up (fka Step Up: High Water). Starz has canceled the drama series after its one-season run on the network. The upcoming Season 3 finale, slated to premiere next week, serving as a series finale.
The first two seasons of the Lionsgate TV TV-produced Step Up ran on YouTube. After the Google-owned company in 2019 pulled out of the original scripted business, leaving the series in limbo, Lionsgate-owned Starz stepped in and picked it up for a third season.
The cancellation of Step Up follows Starz’s cancellation yesterday of another Lionsgate TV-produced series, Dangerous Liaisons, reversing its early Season 2 renewal.
Lionsgate has been scrutinizing its balance sheets as the company is preparing to spin off its studio from Starz next year though sources indicated that the cancellations are largely product of fiscal austerity in a very tough economic environment as media companies are stepping up cost-cutting measures.
The first two seasons of the Lionsgate TV TV-produced Step Up ran on YouTube. After the Google-owned company in 2019 pulled out of the original scripted business, leaving the series in limbo, Lionsgate-owned Starz stepped in and picked it up for a third season.
The cancellation of Step Up follows Starz’s cancellation yesterday of another Lionsgate TV-produced series, Dangerous Liaisons, reversing its early Season 2 renewal.
Lionsgate has been scrutinizing its balance sheets as the company is preparing to spin off its studio from Starz next year though sources indicated that the cancellations are largely product of fiscal austerity in a very tough economic environment as media companies are stepping up cost-cutting measures.
- 12/13/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The Step Up franchise has continued to entertain viewers across years, and is now back with a third season of its successful series – and to mark the occasion we had the pleasure of interview director Holly Sorensen, paired with newcomer, Christina Milian.
We discussed the show’s popularity, and the challenges weaving the dramatic elements in with the dancing. Milian speaks about joining the series, and what it means to her to step into the shoes of the late Naya Rivera. We also ask about Channing Tatum, and whether they can ever see a return for the star….
Watch the full interview with Holly Sorensen and Christina Milian here:
Synopsis
Based on the Step Up franchise, the series tells the story of the students and teachers at High Water Performing Arts School in Atlanta.
Step Up S3 is available to watch now on Lionsgate+
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We discussed the show’s popularity, and the challenges weaving the dramatic elements in with the dancing. Milian speaks about joining the series, and what it means to her to step into the shoes of the late Naya Rivera. We also ask about Channing Tatum, and whether they can ever see a return for the star….
Watch the full interview with Holly Sorensen and Christina Milian here:
Synopsis
Based on the Step Up franchise, the series tells the story of the students and teachers at High Water Performing Arts School in Atlanta.
Step Up S3 is available to watch now on Lionsgate+
The post Christina Milian & Holly Sorensen...
- 10/19/2022
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Starz has released the official trailer for Season 3 of its hit drama series Step Up, which gives us the first look at Christina Milian as Collette Jones, the role originated by the late Naya Rivera.
Starz also announced the third season of the series, inspired by the Lionsgate film franchise, will launch on Tuesday, October 16.
In addition to Milian, Ne-Yo returns for Season 3 in his co-starring role as Sage Odom. Series also stars Faizon Love, Eric Graise, Terayle Hill, Enrique Murciano and Tricia Helfer.
The hit franchise follows the drama, scandalous romance, betrayals and rivalries told through the intersection of the worlds of music and dance within a highly sought-after performance empire.
Here’s the logline: “Welcome to High Water – a next level incubator for new artistic talent, where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions collide in and out of the halls of the headquarters. As the label’s talent roster grows,...
Starz also announced the third season of the series, inspired by the Lionsgate film franchise, will launch on Tuesday, October 16.
In addition to Milian, Ne-Yo returns for Season 3 in his co-starring role as Sage Odom. Series also stars Faizon Love, Eric Graise, Terayle Hill, Enrique Murciano and Tricia Helfer.
The hit franchise follows the drama, scandalous romance, betrayals and rivalries told through the intersection of the worlds of music and dance within a highly sought-after performance empire.
Here’s the logline: “Welcome to High Water – a next level incubator for new artistic talent, where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions collide in and out of the halls of the headquarters. As the label’s talent roster grows,...
- 9/17/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Refresh for updates…Early exuberance in Hollywood surrounding news of a new IATSE contract has dimmed somewhat, as more details about the deal negotiated with the AMPTP have emerged.
Among those walking back or contextualizing their initial reactions on Saturday evening was Yvette Nicole Brown, who initially tweeted “#UnionStrong!”, along with emojis depicting a raised fist and heart.
“And let me add,” the Emmy-nominated actor and comic later wrote, “I’m excited if @IATSE members are excited. This is their new contract potentially. They get to decide if what’s being offered is what they need to feel safe, well-paid and respected.”
Writer-producer Gennefer Gross originally tweeted: “Congrats to the #IATSE for striking a deal! This is what happens when you stand united for fairness and equality in an industry that far too often puts profit over people. Thank an assistant or crew member today for their tireless efforts and...
Among those walking back or contextualizing their initial reactions on Saturday evening was Yvette Nicole Brown, who initially tweeted “#UnionStrong!”, along with emojis depicting a raised fist and heart.
“And let me add,” the Emmy-nominated actor and comic later wrote, “I’m excited if @IATSE members are excited. This is their new contract potentially. They get to decide if what’s being offered is what they need to feel safe, well-paid and respected.”
Writer-producer Gennefer Gross originally tweeted: “Congrats to the #IATSE for striking a deal! This is what happens when you stand united for fairness and equality in an industry that far too often puts profit over people. Thank an assistant or crew member today for their tireless efforts and...
- 10/17/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Dancer Rebbi Rosie, who has performed with Beyonce, Pharrell, J. Lo and Nicki Minaj, among others, has been cast in the new installment of Starz’s re-imagined Step Up series. Keiynan Lonsdale (The Flash) and Power alum Enrique Murciano also are set as series regulars in the series, joining Christina Milian and Ne-Yo. Additionally, Terayle Hill (Cobra Kai) has been upped to regular in the series which hails from creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen, Starz and Lionsgate Television. Starz will air the first two seasons of the series beginning Friday, March 5 across all platforms.
Inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, the original series centers on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Art School. Collette (Milian is the Queen of High Water and Sage Odom’s partner in art, business, and love.
Inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, the original series centers on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Art School. Collette (Milian is the Queen of High Water and Sage Odom’s partner in art, business, and love.
- 2/23/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz is moving ahead with its planned revival of the Step Up TV series.
The premium cabler has now announced that it has recast the role of Colette, which the late Naya Rivera originated.
Rivera died last July following a tragic drowning incident at Lake Piru.
She was 33.
Actress and singer Christina Milian has been tapped to succeed Rivera on the third season of the series.
"Naya's death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning," Step Up series creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen said in a statement Monday.
"It was almost impossible to consider there could be someone so graceful and loving who could both help us honor our loss, while also bringing a deep reservoir of talent to our show, in so many areas."
"Christina is an exceptional human and a dazzling performer and we are so happy she has joined our family.
The premium cabler has now announced that it has recast the role of Colette, which the late Naya Rivera originated.
Rivera died last July following a tragic drowning incident at Lake Piru.
She was 33.
Actress and singer Christina Milian has been tapped to succeed Rivera on the third season of the series.
"Naya's death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning," Step Up series creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen said in a statement Monday.
"It was almost impossible to consider there could be someone so graceful and loving who could both help us honor our loss, while also bringing a deep reservoir of talent to our show, in so many areas."
"Christina is an exceptional human and a dazzling performer and we are so happy she has joined our family.
- 2/8/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
After what a source describes as “careful consideration,” Step Up has decided to recast the role of Collette in the wake of original portrayer Naya Rivera‘s tragic death. Actress-singer-dwts alum Christina Milian will take over the part when the series jumps to Starz for its third season.
Rivera died last July following a drowning accident at California’s Lake Piru. She was 33.
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- 2/8/2021
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Grammy-nominated actress and singer Christina Milian has been tapped for the lead role originated by the late Naya Rivera in the new installment of Starz’s Step Up drama series. Milian will portray Collette in the series, which hails from creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen, Starz and Lionsgate Television. The series began filming in Atlanta this month. Starz will air the first two seasons of the series, which originally aired on YouTube with Rivera as Collette, beginning Friday, March 5 across all platforms.
In addition to Milian, Ne-Yo returns in his co-starring role as Sage Odom, along with returning series regulars Faizon Love (Uncle Al), Jade Chynoweth (Odalie), Carlito Olivero (Davis), Terrence Green (Rigo), Eric Graise (King), and Kendra Oyesanya (Poppy) and previously announced Tricia Helfer (Erin) who joins the cast in a series regular role.
“I am so excited to join the Step Up family,” said Milian.
In addition to Milian, Ne-Yo returns in his co-starring role as Sage Odom, along with returning series regulars Faizon Love (Uncle Al), Jade Chynoweth (Odalie), Carlito Olivero (Davis), Terrence Green (Rigo), Eric Graise (King), and Kendra Oyesanya (Poppy) and previously announced Tricia Helfer (Erin) who joins the cast in a series regular role.
“I am so excited to join the Step Up family,” said Milian.
- 2/8/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Christina Milian, the actor and Grammy-nominated singer, has joined the cast of Starz’s “Step Up” series, taking over the role originally played by Naya Rivera, who died in July 2020.
Milian will play Collette, the character Rivera originated in the series’ first two seasons as a YouTube original scripted show.
Starz acquired the series, inspired by the popular “Step Up” dance franchise, in May 2020. Filming for a third season began in Atlanta this month. The previous two seasons will be available on Starz’s platforms beginning March 5, and episodes will air on Starz Fridays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt that same day.
“I am so excited to join the ‘Step Up’ family,” said Milian in a statement. “I know I have massive shoes to fill. Naya was incredible. I hope to honor Naya, her family, friends and fans with a great performance.”
The “Step Up” series stars Faizon Love, Jade Chynoweth,...
Milian will play Collette, the character Rivera originated in the series’ first two seasons as a YouTube original scripted show.
Starz acquired the series, inspired by the popular “Step Up” dance franchise, in May 2020. Filming for a third season began in Atlanta this month. The previous two seasons will be available on Starz’s platforms beginning March 5, and episodes will air on Starz Fridays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt that same day.
“I am so excited to join the ‘Step Up’ family,” said Milian in a statement. “I know I have massive shoes to fill. Naya was incredible. I hope to honor Naya, her family, friends and fans with a great performance.”
The “Step Up” series stars Faizon Love, Jade Chynoweth,...
- 2/8/2021
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Christina Milian has been cast in the leading role of Collette for Starz’s “Step Up” TV series, a part originally played by the late Naya Rivera, the pay TV channel said Monday.
Rivera played the character in the former YouTube series’ first two seasons, and was set to continue on with the project when it was picked up at Starz for a third. Following Rivera’s tragic death at the age of 33 last July in a drowning accident, an individual with knowledge said the team decided to recast the role with the support of the cast, producers and Rivera’s family.
Showrunners considered a wide variety of factors, including the highly serialized nature of the show and the fact that Collette is so central to the storytelling before making the decision.
“Naya’s death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning,” “Step Up...
Rivera played the character in the former YouTube series’ first two seasons, and was set to continue on with the project when it was picked up at Starz for a third. Following Rivera’s tragic death at the age of 33 last July in a drowning accident, an individual with knowledge said the team decided to recast the role with the support of the cast, producers and Rivera’s family.
Showrunners considered a wide variety of factors, including the highly serialized nature of the show and the fact that Collette is so central to the storytelling before making the decision.
“Naya’s death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning,” “Step Up...
- 2/8/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Four days after Naya Rivera’s body was found in Lake Piru, her family, friends and fans are still reeling from the sudden loss. When Rivera took the fateful July 8 boat trip with her young son, she was preparing to go into production on Starz’s Step Up, a new, reimagined installment of the series inspired by the popular dance movie franchise, which had aired on YouTube for two seasons. It was going to reunite her with her Step Up TV family, including creator/executive producer Holly Sorensen, who has been shepherding the writing of new scripts, EP Adam Shankman and the cast.
In a touching tribute, Sorenson provides an intimate look at Rivera as a person — a leader, a mentor and a supermom — by sharing several stories from the actress’ time on Step Up: High Water. Sorenson talks about Rivera’s casting on the show, about her ultimate professionalism on-set and deep compassion off-camera,...
In a touching tribute, Sorenson provides an intimate look at Rivera as a person — a leader, a mentor and a supermom — by sharing several stories from the actress’ time on Step Up: High Water. Sorenson talks about Rivera’s casting on the show, about her ultimate professionalism on-set and deep compassion off-camera,...
- 7/17/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
A little over a month before Naya Rivera lost her life in lake Piru, Starz announced a new season of Step Up, a series inspired by the popular dance movie franchise, which marked the Glee alumna’s return to television in a major role.
A successor to Step Up: High Water, which had aired on YouTube for two seasons, the new installment, from creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen, was to be anchored by the characters played on the original series by Ne-Yo and Rivera.
Per the official announcement, the reimagined Step Up was to center on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Arts School and Collette (Rivera), his partner in High Water and in life. “The upcoming season will see Sage, Colette and their relationship challenged as they face criminal charges, financial ruin and powerful political enemies who want to destroy Sage and High Water.
A successor to Step Up: High Water, which had aired on YouTube for two seasons, the new installment, from creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen, was to be anchored by the characters played on the original series by Ne-Yo and Rivera.
Per the official announcement, the reimagined Step Up was to center on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Arts School and Collette (Rivera), his partner in High Water and in life. “The upcoming season will see Sage, Colette and their relationship challenged as they face criminal charges, financial ruin and powerful political enemies who want to destroy Sage and High Water.
- 7/13/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz is resuscitating the Step Up dance drama series following its cancellation last year on YouTube.
The premium cabler has ordered a 10-episode new season of the series from creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen and Lionsgate Television. The series will feature popular characters from previous seasons, while expanding the scope and storytelling as a Starz Original series.
“Holly and her team have created a new and dynamic iteration of the series that captures the hallmarks that have made the ‘Step Up’ franchise so successful and elevates the storytelling for the premium, global audience,” said Christina Davis, President, Original Programming for Starz. “This, coupled with the worldwide appeal of the multi-talented, multicultural cast, will make this series a great addition to our slate.”
Inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, the series centers on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary...
The premium cabler has ordered a 10-episode new season of the series from creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen and Lionsgate Television. The series will feature popular characters from previous seasons, while expanding the scope and storytelling as a Starz Original series.
“Holly and her team have created a new and dynamic iteration of the series that captures the hallmarks that have made the ‘Step Up’ franchise so successful and elevates the storytelling for the premium, global audience,” said Christina Davis, President, Original Programming for Starz. “This, coupled with the worldwide appeal of the multi-talented, multicultural cast, will make this series a great addition to our slate.”
Inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, the series centers on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary...
- 5/28/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
After two seasons on YouTube, the series version of “Step Up” has been picked up by Starz, Variety has learned.
The new season will continue to hail from series creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen and Lionsgate Television. News of of the move makes a lot of sense given that Lionsgate is Starz’ parent company. The series was canceled by YouTube as part of the online subscription service’s retreat from scripted fare.
“Holly and her team have created a new and dynamic iteration of the series that captures the hallmarks that have made the ‘Step Up’ franchise so successful and elevates the storytelling for the premium, global audience,” said Christina Davis, president of original programming for Starz. “This, coupled with the worldwide appeal of the multi-talented, multicultural cast, will make this series a great addition to our slate.”
Inspired by the Lionsgate film franchise of the same name, “Step Up...
The new season will continue to hail from series creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen and Lionsgate Television. News of of the move makes a lot of sense given that Lionsgate is Starz’ parent company. The series was canceled by YouTube as part of the online subscription service’s retreat from scripted fare.
“Holly and her team have created a new and dynamic iteration of the series that captures the hallmarks that have made the ‘Step Up’ franchise so successful and elevates the storytelling for the premium, global audience,” said Christina Davis, president of original programming for Starz. “This, coupled with the worldwide appeal of the multi-talented, multicultural cast, will make this series a great addition to our slate.”
Inspired by the Lionsgate film franchise of the same name, “Step Up...
- 5/28/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: YouTube and Lionsgate’s hit dance drama series Step Up: High Water has surged in viewership for its Season 2 premiere. The first episode of the sophomore season has drawn 11.5 million views in the seven days since its March 20 debut, according to YouTube. Compared with the first episode of Season 1, which drew 1.3 million viewers through seven days following its January 31, 2018 debut, the Season 2 premiere is up 884% over the first season.
Based on the successful film franchise from Lionsgate, Step Up: High Water follows several students at a cut-throat performing arts school in Atlanta. Series regulars Ne-yo, Naya Rivera and Faizon Love are back for Season 2, along with newcomers Ashley Greene, Robin Givens and Jeremy Copeland.
Multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur Rick Ross is set to guest star as himself. Todrick Hall will also make a cameo playing himself. JaQuel Knight will choreograph episode three as well as make a cameo playing himself.
Based on the successful film franchise from Lionsgate, Step Up: High Water follows several students at a cut-throat performing arts school in Atlanta. Series regulars Ne-yo, Naya Rivera and Faizon Love are back for Season 2, along with newcomers Ashley Greene, Robin Givens and Jeremy Copeland.
Multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur Rick Ross is set to guest star as himself. Todrick Hall will also make a cameo playing himself. JaQuel Knight will choreograph episode three as well as make a cameo playing himself.
- 4/1/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
We’re getting the first look at Season 2 of YouTube’s hit dance drama Step Up: High Water. Series regulars Ne-yo, Naya Rivera and Faizon Love will be returning, along with newcomers Ashley Greene, Robin Givens and Jeremy Copeland.
Based on the successful film franchise, Step Up: High Water follows several students at a cut-throat performing arts school in Atlanta. Multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur Rick Ross is set to guest star as himself. Todrick Hall will also make a cameo playing himself. JaQuel Knight will choreograph episode three as well as make a cameo playing himself.
Step Up: High Water is created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Meredith Milton, all producers of the original Step Up films, executive produced season one, along with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, who both co-starred in the original Step Up film.
Based on the successful film franchise, Step Up: High Water follows several students at a cut-throat performing arts school in Atlanta. Multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur Rick Ross is set to guest star as himself. Todrick Hall will also make a cameo playing himself. JaQuel Knight will choreograph episode three as well as make a cameo playing himself.
Step Up: High Water is created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Meredith Milton, all producers of the original Step Up films, executive produced season one, along with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, who both co-starred in the original Step Up film.
- 1/24/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: YouTube has given a pilot order to The Edge of Seventeen, a half-hour comedy pilot from STXtv, based on the 2016 critically praised film of the same name.
Annabel Oakes is writing and directing the pilot, which will be executive produced by the film’s writer-director, Kelly Fremon Craig. Filming is slated to begin in January 2019.
The adaptation is described as a witty coming of age series, which, in the spirit of the film, will subvert standard teen show tropes while following a high-school student and her best friend as they navigate the relationships, feelings, and realities of being a teenage girl.
This will not be a straight remake or sequel to the feature from Robert Simonds’ Stx Entertainment. It will tell new stories borrowing the tone of the film and its commitment to capturing the teen age truthfully, in the vein of Fargo FX anthology series’ interpretation of the acclaimed movie.
Annabel Oakes is writing and directing the pilot, which will be executive produced by the film’s writer-director, Kelly Fremon Craig. Filming is slated to begin in January 2019.
The adaptation is described as a witty coming of age series, which, in the spirit of the film, will subvert standard teen show tropes while following a high-school student and her best friend as they navigate the relationships, feelings, and realities of being a teenage girl.
This will not be a straight remake or sequel to the feature from Robert Simonds’ Stx Entertainment. It will tell new stories borrowing the tone of the film and its commitment to capturing the teen age truthfully, in the vein of Fargo FX anthology series’ interpretation of the acclaimed movie.
- 10/29/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
YouTube has ordered a second season of the popular dance drama series Step Up: High Water from Lionsgate.
Series regulars Naya Rivera (Glee) and Faizon Love are set to return in the second season of the 10-episode, hourlong series. Production begins this fall for premiere on YouTube Premium in 2019.
Created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen, Step Up: High Water is based on the film franchise that grossed $650 million at the global box office. Since its debut on January 31, the first episode of Step Up: High Water has generated over 22 million views.
In season one, the series focuses on several ambitious young dancers in a contemporary performing arts school in Atlanta. Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) is the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Arts School. Collette (Rivera), is a former dancer turned High Water administrator whose passion...
Series regulars Naya Rivera (Glee) and Faizon Love are set to return in the second season of the 10-episode, hourlong series. Production begins this fall for premiere on YouTube Premium in 2019.
Created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen, Step Up: High Water is based on the film franchise that grossed $650 million at the global box office. Since its debut on January 31, the first episode of Step Up: High Water has generated over 22 million views.
In season one, the series focuses on several ambitious young dancers in a contemporary performing arts school in Atlanta. Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) is the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Arts School. Collette (Rivera), is a former dancer turned High Water administrator whose passion...
- 5/22/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Dance drama series “Step Up: High Water” has been renewed for a second season at YouTube Premium, formerly YouTube Red.
Series regulars Naya Rivera and Faizon Love are set to return for the second season, which will consist of 10 hour-long episodes. Production begins on Season 2 in the fall with a debut slated for 2019.
The series is produced by Lionsgate and created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Meredith Milton, all producers of the original “Step Up” films, executive produced Season 1, along with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, who both co-starred in the original Step Up film. All will be returning to executive produce for the second season.
“With ‘Step Up: High Water,’ we wanted to create a dramatic series that reflects the world where the YouTube audience lives — it’s diverse, vibrant and authentic. The energy from the talented teams in front of and...
Series regulars Naya Rivera and Faizon Love are set to return for the second season, which will consist of 10 hour-long episodes. Production begins on Season 2 in the fall with a debut slated for 2019.
The series is produced by Lionsgate and created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Meredith Milton, all producers of the original “Step Up” films, executive produced Season 1, along with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, who both co-starred in the original Step Up film. All will be returning to executive produce for the second season.
“With ‘Step Up: High Water,’ we wanted to create a dramatic series that reflects the world where the YouTube audience lives — it’s diverse, vibrant and authentic. The energy from the talented teams in front of and...
- 5/22/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Naya Rivera is back on the red carpet, nearly two months after she was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after an alleged altercation with her estranged husband Ryan Dorsey.
The Glee alum, 31, attended the 2018 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, California, to promote the new YouTube show Step Up: High Water. Rivera smiled for photos, donning a blue miniskirt with knee-high boots and a band t-shirt.
“Im all about this look,” she captioned a photo of her outfit on Instagram.
The actress also took part in a panel discussion with her costars, director Adam Shankman and creator Holly Sorensen.
The Glee alum, 31, attended the 2018 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, California, to promote the new YouTube show Step Up: High Water. Rivera smiled for photos, donning a blue miniskirt with knee-high boots and a band t-shirt.
“Im all about this look,” she captioned a photo of her outfit on Instagram.
The actress also took part in a panel discussion with her costars, director Adam Shankman and creator Holly Sorensen.
- 1/15/2018
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Step Up: High Water, a new, original series from the Step Up movie franchise starring Ne-Yo, will premiere on January 31 next year on YouTube Red. The full trailer posted today on YouTube:
Produced by Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum, leads of the original Step Up film, the series will span 10 episodes. Other producers on the series include Adam Shankman, who also produced the franchise’s feature films, along with Meredith Milton, Jennifer Gibgot, and Holly Sorensen, who created the series and will also serve as the showrunner.
Singer/actor Ne-Yo ranks as the show’s most famous cast member. His plays the founder of the (fictional) Atlanta performing arts high school where the series takes place. Lauryn McClain (Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls) and Petrice Jones (Play the Devil) play two of the leads, twins who move from Ohio to Atlanta and dance their way through High Water Performing Arts School.
Produced by Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum, leads of the original Step Up film, the series will span 10 episodes. Other producers on the series include Adam Shankman, who also produced the franchise’s feature films, along with Meredith Milton, Jennifer Gibgot, and Holly Sorensen, who created the series and will also serve as the showrunner.
Singer/actor Ne-Yo ranks as the show’s most famous cast member. His plays the founder of the (fictional) Atlanta performing arts high school where the series takes place. Lauryn McClain (Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls) and Petrice Jones (Play the Devil) play two of the leads, twins who move from Ohio to Atlanta and dance their way through High Water Performing Arts School.
- 12/19/2017
- by Jessica Klein
- Tubefilter.com
Recovery Road, a teen drama revolving around one girl’s struggle to overcome addiction, will not be coming back for a second season at Freeform.
The newly rebranded network, formerly ABC Family, aired the 10-episode first season earlier this year, finishing it out in March. Unlike network brethren Pretty Little Liars, Switched at Birth, and The Fosters, the scarcely promoted show didn’t catch on with viewers and – despite mixed-to-positive reviews – barely registered with the mainstream.
Writer Holly Sorenson broke the bad news over Twitter earlier today.
i am as proud of @RecoveryRoad as anything ive done and i didn’t create it. im heartbroken it ends after ten amazing episodes.
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) May 14, 2016
Freeform’s silence about a future for the series seemed to indicate that a renewal was unlikely, but the network is an odd duck in the same vein as The CW, targeting a very specific...
The newly rebranded network, formerly ABC Family, aired the 10-episode first season earlier this year, finishing it out in March. Unlike network brethren Pretty Little Liars, Switched at Birth, and The Fosters, the scarcely promoted show didn’t catch on with viewers and – despite mixed-to-positive reviews – barely registered with the mainstream.
Writer Holly Sorenson broke the bad news over Twitter earlier today.
i am as proud of @RecoveryRoad as anything ive done and i didn’t create it. im heartbroken it ends after ten amazing episodes.
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) May 14, 2016
Freeform’s silence about a future for the series seemed to indicate that a renewal was unlikely, but the network is an odd duck in the same vein as The CW, targeting a very specific...
- 5/14/2016
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
[caption id="attachment_49041" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Recovery Road TV show on Freeform, canceled; no season two. Pictured: Paula Jai Parker, Sebastian De Souza, Jessica Soula, and Daniel Franzese. (Freeform/Adam Taylor)./caption]
The Recovery Road TV show on Freeform has been cancelled after its first season. While Freeform has not published an official cancellation notice to its press site, Recovery Road's creator and executive producer, Holly Sorensen, has announced Recovery Road's cancellation, on Twitter. The Recovery Road TV series stars Jessica Sula, Sebastian de Souza, Alexis Carra, Daniel Franzese, Kyla Pratt, David Witts, Caroline Sunshine, and Sharon Leal.
You will find a series of Sorensen's tweets, below. Her first tweet directly addressing the cancellation reads: "i am as proud of @RecoveryRoad as anything ive done and i didn't create it. im heartbroken it ends after ten amazing episodes. [sic]" She later tweeted, "rip @RecoveryRoad. [sic]"
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The Recovery Road TV show on Freeform has been cancelled after its first season. While Freeform has not published an official cancellation notice to its press site, Recovery Road's creator and executive producer, Holly Sorensen, has announced Recovery Road's cancellation, on Twitter. The Recovery Road TV series stars Jessica Sula, Sebastian de Souza, Alexis Carra, Daniel Franzese, Kyla Pratt, David Witts, Caroline Sunshine, and Sharon Leal.
You will find a series of Sorensen's tweets, below. Her first tweet directly addressing the cancellation reads: "i am as proud of @RecoveryRoad as anything ive done and i didn't create it. im heartbroken it ends after ten amazing episodes. [sic]" She later tweeted, "rip @RecoveryRoad. [sic]"
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- 5/14/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Freeform’s drama series Recovery Road, about a teen girl dealing with addiction, will not be coming back for a second season. The series’ writer Holly Sorensen delivered the news on Twitter. Recovery Road’s 10-episode first season wrapped its run at the end of March. i am as proud of @RecoveryRoad as anything ive done and i didn’t create it. im heartbroken it ends after ten amazing episodes. — Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) May 14, 2016 <a href="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"…...
- 5/14/2016
- Deadline TV
It’s the end of the road for Recovery Road.
Freeform has cancelled the series after one season, TVLine has confirmed.
RelatedCable/Streaming Renewal Scorecard 2016: What’s Coming Back? What’s Cancelled? What’s On the Bubble?
Executive producer Holly Sorensen broke the news via Twitter on Friday evening.
i am as proud of @RecoveryRoad as anything ive done and i didn't create it. im heartbroken it ends after ten amazing episodes.
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) May 14, 2016
The drama, which debuted shortly after ABC Family changed its name in January, followed a high school teen as she entered a sober living facility.
Freeform has cancelled the series after one season, TVLine has confirmed.
RelatedCable/Streaming Renewal Scorecard 2016: What’s Coming Back? What’s Cancelled? What’s On the Bubble?
Executive producer Holly Sorensen broke the news via Twitter on Friday evening.
i am as proud of @RecoveryRoad as anything ive done and i didn't create it. im heartbroken it ends after ten amazing episodes.
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) May 14, 2016
The drama, which debuted shortly after ABC Family changed its name in January, followed a high school teen as she entered a sober living facility.
- 5/14/2016
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: The Mark Gordon Co. has sold its sixth project this development season — half-hour comedy Dirty Girls, which has been set up at ABC through ABC, where the the company has an overall deal. Moe Jelline (You Again) will write the project, which is based on the Gillian Telling book Dirty Girls: The Naked Truth About Our Guilty Secrets. The single-camera half-hour revolves around a group of female friends who reveal the dirty truth about the secret lives of women. Gordon, Jelline and Mark Gordon Co.’s Andrea Shay will executive produce. Dirty Secrets joins Mark Gordon Co.’s other projects sold to ABC this season: Sex Diaries, Pros & Cons, Gothica, an untitled family drama co-written by Bob Daily and Pierce Gardner, and the female soap Vain from Make It Or Break It creator Holly Sorensen. Jelline is represented by ICM Partners, which also reps Mark Gordon Co., Kaplan/Perrone and Rick Genow.
- 10/18/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
The Mark Gordon Company has sold two more hourlong projects to ABC: Sex Diaries, inspired by New York magazine’s popular weekly feature, and Pros & Cons. Both are executive produced by Gordon and Nicholas Pepper and produced by ABC Studios, where the Mark Gordon Co. has a rich production deal. Sex Diaries, written/executive produced by Tom Spezialy, is a sexy and heartfelt dramedy set in New York City that explores the sex lives, loves, and experiences of 10 characters who are interconnected in surprising ways. Pros & Cons, written/executive produced by Alexi Hawley (Castle), is a light-hearted procedural about a young FBI agent who discovers the father she never knew is a master thief. His unique insight into crime proves invaluable to her work, but is he helping her to make up for his absence from her life, or using their newfound relationship to aid in his criminal career? The...
- 10/11/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: ABC has put in development a female soap from Make It Or Break It creator Holly Sorensen and producer Mark Gordon. Based on an idea by Sorensen and Irish actress Victoria Smurfit, who are old friends, the untitled drama revolves around three very average girls who break into New York’s beauty industry with a product that holds a wicked secret. ABC Studios and studio-based Mark Gordon Co will produce, with Gordon, Nick Pepper and Sorensen executive producing. The project falls under a blind deal Sorensen inked with ABC studios in conjunction with the Mark Gordon Co. It reunites her with ABC topper Paul Lee who, as ABC Family president developed and put on the air Sorensen’s Make It Or Break it. The gymnastics series ended its three-season run in May. ICM Partners-repped the Mark Gordon Co. has 6 series on the air, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy,...
- 9/26/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Make It or Break It is about to backflip into oblivion: ABC Family announced today that the third season of this gymnastics-based drama will be its last.
As viewers prepare for what will now be a series finale on May 14, creator Holly Sorensen confirmed the cancellation on Twitter this afternoon, writing:
"Miobi nation. We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of #miobi."
Earlier this week, ABC Family picked up The Lying Game for season two; while the network will role out a bunch of new programming over the coming months, including Bunheads, Baby Daddy and Beverly Hills Nannies.
As viewers prepare for what will now be a series finale on May 14, creator Holly Sorensen confirmed the cancellation on Twitter this afternoon, writing:
"Miobi nation. We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of #miobi."
Earlier this week, ABC Family picked up The Lying Game for season two; while the network will role out a bunch of new programming over the coming months, including Bunheads, Baby Daddy and Beverly Hills Nannies.
- 4/26/2012
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
ABC Family has decided to break with "Make It or Break It."
The cable channel has canceled its drama series after three seasons, which means the May 14 season finale will serve as the series ender as well.
Creator Holly Sorensen broke the news of the cancelation on Twitter earlier this week, writing "Miobi nation. We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of #miobi."
ABC Family has now confirmed "Make It or Break It" won't be back and is touting the series finale on the show's homepage.
After airing 20 episodes in each of "Make It or Break It's" first two seasons, ABC Family opted to go with only eight episodes for Season 3. Ratings fell in Season 2 and haven't recovered much this spring, with recent episodes coming in around 1.1 million viewers.
The cable channel has canceled its drama series after three seasons, which means the May 14 season finale will serve as the series ender as well.
Creator Holly Sorensen broke the news of the cancelation on Twitter earlier this week, writing "Miobi nation. We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of #miobi."
ABC Family has now confirmed "Make It or Break It" won't be back and is touting the series finale on the show's homepage.
After airing 20 episodes in each of "Make It or Break It's" first two seasons, ABC Family opted to go with only eight episodes for Season 3. Ratings fell in Season 2 and haven't recovered much this spring, with recent episodes coming in around 1.1 million viewers.
- 4/26/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
It's all come tumbling down for ABC Family's "Make It Or Break It" (Mondays at 9 p.m. Et).
The network has revealed that the current third season will be the last for the gymnastics-centric drama, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. The Season 3 finale, which is scheduled to air on May 14, will be its final episode.
On Twitter, "Make It Or Break It" creator Holly Sorensen confirmed the cancellation and hoped for a movie, or a reverse decision.
Miobi nation. We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of #miobi
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) April 24, 2012
i know. its terribly sad, but its the networks call. we would really love to go to the olympics.
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) April 24, 2012
miobi nation, stranger things have happened. networks do change their mind. we'd love a movie at least. but we respect our network.
— Holly Sorensen...
The network has revealed that the current third season will be the last for the gymnastics-centric drama, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. The Season 3 finale, which is scheduled to air on May 14, will be its final episode.
On Twitter, "Make It Or Break It" creator Holly Sorensen confirmed the cancellation and hoped for a movie, or a reverse decision.
Miobi nation. We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of #miobi
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) April 24, 2012
i know. its terribly sad, but its the networks call. we would really love to go to the olympics.
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) April 24, 2012
miobi nation, stranger things have happened. networks do change their mind. we'd love a movie at least. but we respect our network.
— Holly Sorensen...
- 4/26/2012
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Huffington Post
It's all come tumbling down for ABC Family's "Make It Or Break It" (Mondays at 9 p.m. Et).
The network has revealed that the current third season will be the last for the gymnastics-centric drama, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. The Season 3 finale, which is scheduled to air on May 14, will be its final episode.
On Twitter, "Make It Or Break It" creator Holly Sorensen confirmed the cancellation and hoped for a movie, or a reverse decision.
Miobi nation. We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of #miobi
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) April 24, 2012
i know. its terribly sad, but its the networks call. we would really love to go to the olympics.
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) April 24, 2012
miobi nation, stranger things have happened. networks do change their mind. we'd love a movie at least. but we respect our network.
— Holly Sorensen...
The network has revealed that the current third season will be the last for the gymnastics-centric drama, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. The Season 3 finale, which is scheduled to air on May 14, will be its final episode.
On Twitter, "Make It Or Break It" creator Holly Sorensen confirmed the cancellation and hoped for a movie, or a reverse decision.
Miobi nation. We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of #miobi
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) April 24, 2012
i know. its terribly sad, but its the networks call. we would really love to go to the olympics.
— Holly Sorensen (@HollyBSorensen) April 24, 2012
miobi nation, stranger things have happened. networks do change their mind. we'd love a movie at least. but we respect our network.
— Holly Sorensen...
- 4/26/2012
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Aol TV.
Make It or Break It is coming to an end.
ABC Family not-so-subtly announced this week that the current third season of the gymnastics drama will be its last when new promos touting the upcoming season ender featured the words “series finale.”
Showrunner Holly Sorensen also took to Twitter to confirm the news, writing, “We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of Miobi.”
Make It or Break It‘s closer airs Monday, May 14 at 9/8c.
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• The CW’s repeat airing of L.
ABC Family not-so-subtly announced this week that the current third season of the gymnastics drama will be its last when new promos touting the upcoming season ender featured the words “series finale.”
Showrunner Holly Sorensen also took to Twitter to confirm the news, writing, “We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of Miobi.”
Make It or Break It‘s closer airs Monday, May 14 at 9/8c.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• The CW’s repeat airing of L.
- 4/26/2012
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
It’s been pretty quiet around the Rock while Make It or Break It has been off the air for almost a year. So with just hours until our favorite melodramatic teen gymnasts grace our screens again, we couldn’t wait to talk about the new season with executive producer Holly Sorensen.
First thing’s first, if you haven’t been properly introduced to Miobi, tonight’s episode is your chance to become part of the Rock girls fan club. “The premiere episode plays like a series premiere, not just a season premiere,” she says. “It completely stands alone. If...
First thing’s first, if you haven’t been properly introduced to Miobi, tonight’s episode is your chance to become part of the Rock girls fan club. “The premiere episode plays like a series premiere, not just a season premiere,” she says. “It completely stands alone. If...
- 3/26/2012
- by April Daley
- EW - Inside TV
It’s probably both surprising and old news to long-time readers (because I write snooty reviews, and talk about ABC Family a fair amount), but I’m simply a huge fan of ABC Family. I can’t really say why, and it isn’t exactly that I’m the world’s biggest Pretty Little Liars fan (though I was Aria once), but there’s something about the network and the show’s it delivers that, fan of any particular title or no, makes me happy they exist.
Even shows like Melissa & Joey, which seem to shut me right out on paper, have won me over as not only some of the coolest shows on TV (given sufficient demographic caveats), but moreover as strong arguments that television isn’t just about rotting your brain (though who would think I would be on the wrong side of that argument?). Look no further...
Even shows like Melissa & Joey, which seem to shut me right out on paper, have won me over as not only some of the coolest shows on TV (given sufficient demographic caveats), but moreover as strong arguments that television isn’t just about rotting your brain (though who would think I would be on the wrong side of that argument?). Look no further...
- 3/19/2012
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Filed under: Features, Movie News
"Arriving half-drunk in a foreign place is hard on the nerves. You have a feeling that something is wrong, that you can't get a grip."
-- Hunter S. Thompson, 'The Rum Diary'
Johnny Depp and Hunter S. Thompson are sitting in a tiki hut on Depp's property in Los Angeles; a fire is burning in the pit and a bottle of Jack Daniels rests on the table. It's 1999. The movie star and the good doctor have gathered to solicit potential financiers for an adaptation of Thompson's recently published book, 'The Rum Diary.' Holly Sorensen, head of the now defunct studio The Shooting Gallery, approaches. Pleasantries are exchanged and Depp begins reading an excerpt from the novel.
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"Arriving half-drunk in a foreign place is hard on the nerves. You have a feeling that something is wrong, that you can't get a grip."
-- Hunter S. Thompson, 'The Rum Diary'
Johnny Depp and Hunter S. Thompson are sitting in a tiki hut on Depp's property in Los Angeles; a fire is burning in the pit and a bottle of Jack Daniels rests on the table. It's 1999. The movie star and the good doctor have gathered to solicit potential financiers for an adaptation of Thompson's recently published book, 'The Rum Diary.' Holly Sorensen, head of the now defunct studio The Shooting Gallery, approaches. Pleasantries are exchanged and Depp begins reading an excerpt from the novel.
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- 10/28/2011
- by Alex Suskind
- Moviefone
British born actress, Marsha Thomason who is best known for her role as Nessa Holt in the first two seasons of NBC's series Las Vegas, and for her recurring role on ABC's Lost and Naomi Dorrit. She recently accepted a role on new American televsion drama, 'Make It or Break It' created by Holly Sorensen that focuses on the lives of teen gymnasts who strive to make it to the Olympic Games. Having premiered on ABC Family on June 22,2009 it has attracted 2.5 million viewers. The show is set to create another 10 episodes which are scheduled to be aired in the Us in January 2010, bringing the number of episodes in the first season to 20. Marsha Thomason is set to play the role of Mj. To find out more about Marsha's career and her other stand out roles, check out her exclusive interviews with t5m. What has been your favourite role Marsha has played?...
- 9/9/2009
- by t5m
- t5m.com
"Make It or Break It" is making it at ABC Family.
Halfway through its 10-episode freshman run, the drama series set in the world of competitive gymnastics has received an additional 10-episode order.
The second batch of 10 segments is slated to air in the first quarter of 2010.
Airing behind ABC Family's top-rated series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," "Make It" ranks as the network's second-highest rated series ever.
Holly Sorensen created the drama, starring Peri Gilpin and Candace Cameron Bure, and is executive producing with Paul Stupin.
"Make It" was the first of three new series ABC Family launched this summer.
A decision on the other two, comedies "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Ruby & the Rockits," is not expected until September.
Halfway through its 10-episode freshman run, the drama series set in the world of competitive gymnastics has received an additional 10-episode order.
The second batch of 10 segments is slated to air in the first quarter of 2010.
Airing behind ABC Family's top-rated series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," "Make It" ranks as the network's second-highest rated series ever.
Holly Sorensen created the drama, starring Peri Gilpin and Candace Cameron Bure, and is executive producing with Paul Stupin.
"Make It" was the first of three new series ABC Family launched this summer.
A decision on the other two, comedies "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Ruby & the Rockits," is not expected until September.
- 7/27/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ABC Family has set up its new lineup.
Following the success of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," the cable network has picked up three new female-oriented series, comedies "Ruby and the Rockits" and "10 Things I Hate About You" and drama "Perfect 10." All three have received 10-episode orders.
Additionally, ABC Family has renewed college dramedy "Greek" for a third season and black family drama "Lincoln Heights" for a fourth season with 10-episode pickups, while canceling 3-year-old sci-fi mystery "Kyle Xy."
Pending is the renewal of smash hit "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," the size of whose order is still being determined.
Based on the feature of the same name, "10 Things I Hate About You" is a single-camera comedy about the Stratford sisters -- the strong-willed Kat (Lindsey Shaw) and social butterfly Bianca (Meaghan Jette Martin).
Carter Covington penned and exec produces the series, whose pilot was directed by the film's helmer,...
Following the success of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," the cable network has picked up three new female-oriented series, comedies "Ruby and the Rockits" and "10 Things I Hate About You" and drama "Perfect 10." All three have received 10-episode orders.
Additionally, ABC Family has renewed college dramedy "Greek" for a third season and black family drama "Lincoln Heights" for a fourth season with 10-episode pickups, while canceling 3-year-old sci-fi mystery "Kyle Xy."
Pending is the renewal of smash hit "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," the size of whose order is still being determined.
Based on the feature of the same name, "10 Things I Hate About You" is a single-camera comedy about the Stratford sisters -- the strong-willed Kat (Lindsey Shaw) and social butterfly Bianca (Meaghan Jette Martin).
Carter Covington penned and exec produces the series, whose pilot was directed by the film's helmer,...
- 1/31/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Brittany Murphy will topline two feature films for Warner Bros. Pictures: the comedy Major Movie Star for producers Billy Gerber and Denise Di Novi and the CGI-animated Village Roadshow project Happy Feet for helmer George Miller. There is no director on Major, but the hope is that it will be Murphy's follow-up feature to Revolution Studios' Little Black Book, which begins shooting in August. Major, written by April Blair, has been described as Legally Blonde in combat boots. It follows a pop singer who desperately wants to star in a studio's feature film that is set in the military. In an attempt to prove she can play the part, the singer enlists in the Army. Holly Sorensen is coming aboard to rewrite he project.
Brittany Murphy will topline two feature films for Warner Bros. Pictures: the comedy Major Movie Star for producers Billy Gerber and Denise Di Novi and the CGI-animated Village Roadshow project Happy Feet for helmer George Miller. There is no director on Major, but the hope is that it will be Murphy's follow-up feature to Revolution Studios' Little Black Book, which begins shooting in August. Major, written by April Blair, has been described as Legally Blonde in combat boots. It follows a pop singer who desperately wants to star in a studio's feature film that is set in the military. In an attempt to prove she can play the part, the singer enlists in the Army. Holly Sorensen is coming aboard to rewrite the project.
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