EXCLUSIVE: Weird NJ is coming to the small screen. Sony Pictures Television has acquired the rights to Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman’s Weird NJ magazines and broader Weird U.S franchise for development as a live-action horror-comedy series. The project hails from Little Demon co-creator Kieran Valla and NJ native and filmmaker David Kaufmann and Vertigo Entertainment . First published in 1993, Weird NJ is a beloved travel guide to the places you won’t find on a tourist map. By focusing on locations and stories that are weird, odd or unique — all told by local New Jerseyans — Moran and Sceurman have become the keepers of New Jersey’s most interesting folklore and untold history. They most recently published their 58th issue. The show will be based on the well-known Weird NJ magazines about an estranged family that is forced by destiny to protect New Jersey from evil, they must temper their resentments and battle a supernatural adversary, who plans to … [Read more...] about ‘Weird NJ’ Horror-Comedy Series In Works From Sony Pictures Television
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‘The Many Daughters of Afong Moy’ Series Adaptation In The Works With Jenna Bush Hager & UCP
Jenna Bush Hager and her UCP -based banner are developing a series adaptation of Jamie Ford’s novel T he Many Daughters of Afong Moy. The co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna and daughter of former President George W. Bush will exec produce the adaptation with Ben Spector, who is the President of Film and Television at the banner, will exec produce the adaptation via their first-look deal at Universal Studio Group. Ford will consult. The book, which was published earlier this month, tells the story of Dorothy Moy, who breaks her own heart for a living. As Washington’s former poet laureate, that’s how she describes channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. But when her five-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors, Dorothy believes the past has truly come to haunt her. Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the same debilitating depression that has marked her own … [Read more...] about ‘The Many Daughters of Afong Moy’ Series Adaptation In The Works With Jenna Bush Hager & UCP
SZA And ‘Euphoria’ Breakout Chloe Cherry Board Eddie Huang Dramedy ‘Tuna Melt’ From Scooter Braun’s SB Projects, Ryder Picture Company
EXCLUSIVE : Grammy-winning singer SZA and Euphoria breakout Chloe Cherry have signed on to star alongside Eddie Huang ( Boogie ) in Tuna Melt , an off-beat dramedy that he wrote and will direct for SB Projects and Ryder Picture Company . Tuna Melt is likened to an updated Pulp Fiction meets High Fidelity . Huang will lead the darkly comedic feature as a hitman who unexpectedly meets the love of his life soon after he completes a job. This all transpires in the aftermath of a break-up. While SZA will play Huang’s love interest, details as to Cherry’s role are being kept under wraps. Scooter Braun and James Shin will produce for SB Projects, along with Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company. Huang is also producing, with Scott Manson serving as exec producer. Huang is a writer, director, actor, chef and television personality who made his feature directorial debut with the 2021 basketball drama Boogie for Focus Features, which he … [Read more...] about SZA And ‘Euphoria’ Breakout Chloe Cherry Board Eddie Huang Dramedy ‘Tuna Melt’ From Scooter Braun’s SB Projects, Ryder Picture Company
Nexstar Says Average CW Viewer Is 58, And Internet Can’t Stop Laughing
During a call with analysts today , executives from Nexstar Media Group revealed how they hope to turn the CW into more of a cost-conscious broadcast network that appeals to a broader audience. Turns out the CW is a lot closer to that goal than anyone might have imagined. The reality, according to Nexstar President and COO Tom Carter, is that the average CW viewer is 58 years old — which he thinks is why the broadcast network is also the lowest-rated among all five. Since the CW is home to such teen faves as Riverdale, All American and The Flash , news of its 50-something appeal elicited more than a few laughs online. “I would have laughed if the average age was 40,” wrote Mike Royce , the former EP on One Day at a Time , on Twitter. “58 is true comic genius.” Royce went on to suggest that his old TNT comedy Men of a Certain Age serves as a lead-out to Riverdale. After Riverdale, stay tuned for an all new pic.twitter.com/EAPeceLF9S — Mike … [Read more...] about Nexstar Says Average CW Viewer Is 58, And Internet Can’t Stop Laughing