David E. Kelley, whose myriad TV credits include creating ABC’s The Practice and spinoff Boston Legal, is returning to the Alphabet net.
ABC has given a straight-to-series order to The Big Sky, a procedural thriller written and executive-produced by Kelley. In the drama, “private detective Cassie Dewell partners with ex-cop Jenny Hoyt on a search for two sisters who have been kidnapped by a truck driver on a remote highway in Montana,” per the official logline. “But when they discover that these are not the only girls who have disappeared in the area, they must race against the clock...
ABC has given a straight-to-series order to The Big Sky, a procedural thriller written and executive-produced by Kelley. In the drama, “private detective Cassie Dewell partners with ex-cop Jenny Hoyt on a search for two sisters who have been kidnapped by a truck driver on a remote highway in Montana,” per the official logline. “But when they discover that these are not the only girls who have disappeared in the area, they must race against the clock...
- 1/30/2020
- TVLine.com
Starz has given an eight-episode series order to “Run the World” from “Dear White People” producer Yvette Lee Bowser, who will serve as showrunner. Leigh Davenport (“The Perfect Find”) will write, and Millicent Shelton (“black-ish”) directed the pilot.
Bowser’s SisterLee Productions is currently under an overall deal with Lionsgate, which owns Starz.
Here is the official description for “Run the World,” from Starz:
Also Read: 'Dear White People' Renewed for Fourth and Final Season by Netflix
“‘Run the World’ is the story of a group of Black, vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. At its core, it’s an unapologetically female show about enviable friendship and not only surviving – but thriving together.”
“‘Run the World’ is exactly the kind of bold, authentic, inclusive storytelling that Starz is committed to delivering to our global audience,” said Jeffrey Hirsch,...
Bowser’s SisterLee Productions is currently under an overall deal with Lionsgate, which owns Starz.
Here is the official description for “Run the World,” from Starz:
Also Read: 'Dear White People' Renewed for Fourth and Final Season by Netflix
“‘Run the World’ is the story of a group of Black, vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. At its core, it’s an unapologetically female show about enviable friendship and not only surviving – but thriving together.”
“‘Run the World’ is exactly the kind of bold, authentic, inclusive storytelling that Starz is committed to delivering to our global audience,” said Jeffrey Hirsch,...
- 1/30/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Starz has given an eight-episode series order to Run the World, a half-hour comedy from Boomerang writer Leigh Davenport; Dear White People co-showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser; and Lionsgate TV, where Bowser is under an overall deal. Millicent Shelton is set to direct.
Created, written and executive produced by Davenport, Run the World is the story of a group of black, vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. At its core, it’s an unapologetically female show about friendship and not only surviving — but thriving together.
“Run the World is exactly the kind of bold, authentic, inclusive storytelling that Starz is committed to delivering to our global audience,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO of Starz. “We feel as though we have captured lightning in a bottle with the energy and chemistry of this cast and their portrayal...
Created, written and executive produced by Davenport, Run the World is the story of a group of black, vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. At its core, it’s an unapologetically female show about friendship and not only surviving — but thriving together.
“Run the World is exactly the kind of bold, authentic, inclusive storytelling that Starz is committed to delivering to our global audience,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO of Starz. “We feel as though we have captured lightning in a bottle with the energy and chemistry of this cast and their portrayal...
- 1/30/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz has given an eight-episode series order to “Run the World,” a half-hour comedy created and written by Leigh Davenport, who will exec produce alongside showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser and Lionsgate Television.
The series is a “story of a group of Black, vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. At its core, it’s an unapologetically female show about enviable friendship and not only surviving – but thriving together.” Millicent Shelton of “Black-ish” and “P-Valley” directed the pilot. Bowser’s SisterLee Productions has an overall deal with Lionsgate TV.
“‘Run the World’ is exactly the kind of bold, authentic, inclusive storytelling that Starz is committed to delivering to our global audience,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO of Starz. “We feel as though we have captured lightning in a bottle with the energy and chemistry of this cast and their...
The series is a “story of a group of Black, vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. At its core, it’s an unapologetically female show about enviable friendship and not only surviving – but thriving together.” Millicent Shelton of “Black-ish” and “P-Valley” directed the pilot. Bowser’s SisterLee Productions has an overall deal with Lionsgate TV.
“‘Run the World’ is exactly the kind of bold, authentic, inclusive storytelling that Starz is committed to delivering to our global audience,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO of Starz. “We feel as though we have captured lightning in a bottle with the energy and chemistry of this cast and their...
- 1/30/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Starz has given a series order to Run the World, a comedy from Dear White People showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser and writer Leigh Davenport.
The series, from Lionsgate TV, stars Amber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb and Corbin Reid as four vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. Stephen Bishop also stars. The show is an unapologetically female series about enviable friendship and not just surviving, but thriving together.
Starz has ordered eight episodes; a premiere date hasn't been set.
"Run the World is exactly the kind ...
The series, from Lionsgate TV, stars Amber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb and Corbin Reid as four vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. Stephen Bishop also stars. The show is an unapologetically female series about enviable friendship and not just surviving, but thriving together.
Starz has ordered eight episodes; a premiere date hasn't been set.
"Run the World is exactly the kind ...
- 1/30/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Beyoncé is the gift that keeps on giving. You never know when Queen B is going to surprise and bless us with her social media presence but today was our lucky day. As pop culture fans prepare their last-minute holiday gifts and get ready for some much-needed time off work, the "Run the World" singer is channeling her inner Sasha Fierce for the 'gram. Donning a custom Duckie Confetti leopard print corset, pencil skirt, and gloves, Queen B's latest feline-inspired look is one for the books. She also accessorized the fierce look with matching gloves, heels, and a pair of white cat-eye sunglasses. The singer also wore a clutch and emerald...
- 12/23/2019
- E! Online
There's a reason why they call themselves Bonnie & Clyde. On Saturday night, Dec. 14, Beyoncé and Jay-Z made a rare public appearance at Sean "Diddy" Combs' star-studded 50th birthday party at his home in Los Angeles, Calif. While there were plenty of pictures of "Run the World" singer circulating on the internet about what she wore to the birthday bash, fans who didn't attend the party obviously wanted to see more. And people who did attend the party were willing to give the public what it wanted—but the 38-year-old singer's husband wasn't having it. According to a video that's by now gone viral on social media, someone at...
- 12/16/2019
- E! Online
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