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[07/02/14 - 03:15 PM]
Lifetime's Upcoming Premieres - "Devious Maids", "Little Women: LA", "Dance Moms", "Raising Asia", "Expecting Amish" and "The Choking Game"
The latter original movies will premiere Saturday, July 19 and Saturday, July 26, respectively.

[02/18/14 - 11:52 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 18
Updates include: CBS eyes "CSI" spin-off focusing on cyber crimes; Karen Gillan to star in ABC's "Selfie"; and Christine Woods lands female lead in NBC's "Two to Go."







CHOKING GAME, THE (LIFETIME)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
7/26/14
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from Lifetime's press release, June 2014) Taryn finds herself gaining much-desired popularity when the charismatic new girl at school claims her as a "breath sister," after teaching Taryn about the Choking Game. Hiding it from her ever-present mother, best friend, and teachers, Taryn sees choking as a way to build self-control and grab an easy high. But, as the stakes are raised through each subsequent "flight," Taryn has no idea that she is actually putting her life in extreme danger. Based on the book "Choke" by Diana Lopez.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Freya Tingley as Taryn
· Peri Gilpin as TBA
CREW INFORMATION:
· Diana Lopez as BOOK
· Jen Klein as WRTR
· Jonathan Eskenas as EP
· Lane Shefter Bishop as DIR
· Marilyn R. Atlas as EP
· Orly Adelson as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a book
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Orly Adelson Productions