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[01/16/18 - 08:38 AM] Raelle Tucker and Scott Winant to Collaborate with Blumhouse Television to Produce Scripted Drama Series for Facebook Watch The series, "Sacred Lies" (working title), is based on the classic Grimms Brothers tale, "The Handless Maiden" and the novel, "The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly" by Stephanie Oakes. |
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[via press release from Facebook Watch] |
RAELLE TUCKER AND SCOTT WINANT TO COLLABORATE WITH BLUMHOUSE TELEVISION TO PRODUCE SCRIPTED DRAMA SERIES FOR FACEBOOK WATCH
LOS ANGELES(January 16, 2018)-Continuing its forayinto creating digital first entertainment, Blumhouse Televisionhas joined forces with two of television's top creative voices, Raelle Tucker (True Blood, The Returned, Jessica Jones) and two-time Emmy Award winner Scott Winant (True Blood, Good Girls Revolt, Californication)to produce, ahalf-hour dramatic seriesforFacebookWatch.The series, Sacred Lies(Working Title), isbased on the classic GrimmsBrotherstale, The Handless Maidenand the novel, The Sacred Lies of Minnow Blyby Stephanie Oakes. Facebook Watch can be viewed on mobile, desktop and Facebook's TV apps.
Adapted and updated by Tucker, who will also serve as executive producer and showrunner, Sacred Lies(WT) is about a handless teen who escapes froma cult and finds herself in juvenile detention, suspected of knowing who killed her cult leader. Winant is on board toexecutive produce anddirectthe first two episodes. Also serving as executive producers on behalf of BlumhouseTelevisionare Jason Blum, Marci Wiseman and Jeremy Gold.
"This a young female protagonist we've never seen on screen before," said Tucker."She's complex, brave, funny...and sometimes dangerous. And she has no hands.But she refuses to let that, or her bizarre, brutal past define her or limit her. That's the message of our series: no matter what life throws at you -ultimately only you have the power to decide what you believe and what you become. I'm beyond excited and honored to bring this unique, inspiring, badass character to life. "
"Raelle and Scott are known for pushing the envelope with complex characters, mixing genres and diving into dramatically dark subjects, which is also ahallmark of Blumhouse storytelling,"said Marci Wiseman and Jeremy Gold, co-presidents, Blumhouse Television. "Sacred Liesis aninventive twist on atime honored fairytale which we believewill surprise and stir the Facebook Watch audience and we're excited to be the studio producing this provocative series."
Tucker and Winant are representedby UTA.Barbara Fiorentino and Katrina Wandel George are currently casting the series.
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About Blumhouse Television
Blumhouse Television has earned critical acclaim and numerous honors for its dark, edgy fare including Emmy awards for its productions of HBO's "The Normal Heart" and "The Jinx,"as well as theprestigious Peabody award for "The Jinx" and the documentary "How to Dance in Ohio." Blumhouse Television launched as an independent studio in 2017with funding from ITV. Projects currently in production include "Secure and Hold,"a limited series for Showtimebased on journalist Gabriel Sherman's reporting on former Fox News chief, Roger Ailes, with Tom McCarthy writing and executive producing; "Sharp Objects," a limited series from Marti Noxon and Gillian Flynn for HBO based on Flynn's best-selling novel of the same name, starring Amy Adams and directed by Jean-Marc Valle;"The Purge," from writer/director/producer James DeMonaco based on the popular film franchiseof the same name for USA/SyFy; as well as "Run For Your Life," a supernatural race on the final night of Dia de los Muertos; and thelong-gestating "Tremors"reboot, headlined by original star Kevin Bacon, both of which have a pilot order from USA/SyFy.Blumhouse Television is the latest venture from Jason Blum, founderof Blumhouse Productions, which is widely-recognized for its pioneering model of producing high-quality micro-budget films including "The Purge," "Get Out" and "Whiplash."
About Facebook Watch
Facebook Watch is a place to discover and enjoy shows on Facebook. Home to a wide range of shows -from scripted comedy and drama, to competition and reality series, to individual creators and live sports -Facebook Watch is a video platform where episodic content, community and conversation come together.This isa personalized viewing experience, where you can discover new series based on what your friends are watching, and catch up on the shows you follow.Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop and on TV apps listed here:https://videoapp.fb.com/.
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[12/17/24 - 03:31 PM] ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos for the Week of Dec. 9 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night With Seth Meyers" "Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board: Total Viewers (+16% - 840,000 vs. 725,000), Adults 25-54 (+76% - 215,000 vs. 122,000) and Adults 18-49 (+90% - 129,000 vs. 68,000).
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[12/17/24 - 03:30 PM] ABC News Studios Announces "Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder - A Special Edition of 20/20," Airing Dec. 19 at 10:01 P.M. EST on ABC The one-hour film takes a deep dive into a story that riveted the nation, providing a minute-by-minute investigation of the cold-blooded execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the shocking social media backlash that turned the alleged murderer into a folk hero for some.
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[12/17/24 - 12:20 PM] BET Announces Premiere of "BET Year in Black 2024," Presented by Ford - An Entertaining Recap of the Year's Most Unforgettable Moments in Black Culture The special will premiere on Sunday, December 29 at 7 PM ET/PT, with an encore airing on Monday, December 30 at 10 PM ET/PT on BET and BET HER.
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[12/17/24 - 12:02 PM] Apple's Acclaimed Hit Comedy "Bad Monkey" Lands Season Two Renewal "Since 'Bad Monkey' first made its debut on Apple TV+, this highly entertaining series became an instant fan favorite," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.
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[12/17/24 - 12:00 PM] Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 15: "Carry-On" Lifts Off and "Black Doves" Fly High in Netflix's Top 10 This Week Jamie Foxx's stand-up special "What Had Happened Was..." hit No. 2 (8.2 million views), and "Dead to Me" creator Liz Feldman's new murder mystery "No Good Deed" landed at No. 3 (6 million views).
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[12/17/24 - 11:12 AM] "Abbott Elementary" Holiday Special Delivers Glad Tidings - Rising +129% in Total Viewers and +410% in Adults 18-49 over Initial Live+Same Day Audience After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the "Abbott Elementary" holiday special "Winter Show" delivered holiday cheer, jumping to 6.66 million Total Viewers and 2.14 rating in Adults 18-49.
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[12/17/24 - 11:01 AM] Two New Levels Unlocked - Largest Debut for a New Animated Series and a Season 2 of "Secret Level"! Prime Video confirmed the news on social media this morning.
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[12/17/24 - 10:01 AM] Video: New Netflix Featurette Uncovers the Making of "American Primeval" Shot on location in New Mexico, the limited series is a fictionalized dramatization and examination of the violent collision of culture, religion, and community as men and women fight and die to keep or claim the lands that make up the brutal frontier of 1857.
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[12/17/24 - 10:01 AM] "IHeartradio Jingle Ball 2024" Broadcast Lineup Announced Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran, the special features this year's biggest artists, including Katy Perry, twenty one pilots, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Teddy Swims, T-Pain, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Madison Beer, Kane Brown, Paris Hilton, The Kid LAROI, Shaboozey and NCT Dream.
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[12/17/24 - 09:00 AM] Video: "Henry Danger The Movie" - Official Trailer - Paramount+ After meeting Kid Danger superfan Missy Martin and being pulled into a portal that opens alternate realities, Henry and his inexperienced new sidekick must find their way back to Dystopia... or be trapped forever.
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[12/17/24 - 08:50 AM] Video: Watch the Trailer for "Ghosts'" Newest Hour-Long "Ghostsmas" Special, Airing Thursday, Dec. 19 on CBS In the one-hour special, a leaky water heater mishap threatens to ruin holiday plans as Sam and Jay prepare to host Jay's hard-to-please dad, Mahesh (Bernard White), difficult-to-impress mom, Champa (Sakina Jaffrey), and sister Bela (Punam Patel).
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[12/17/24 - 08:09 AM] Max Celebrates the Return of the HBO Original Series "The White Lotus" with an Exclusive Wellness Retreat and Brand Partnerships Efforts kick off on Wednesday, February 5, with The White Lotus at Four Seasons, Presented by American Express - an exclusive luxury wellness retreat that captures the essence of this upcoming season's hotel and spa in Thailand.
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[12/17/24 - 08:05 AM] TBS Sets Premiere Date for Re-Imagined Reality Hoax "The Joe Schmo Show" for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9PM ET/PT Hosted by Cat Deeley, the show-within-a show takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV by making Ben, an electrician from Baltimore, believe he is competing for a chance to win $100,000 on a popular game show when he is, in fact, surrounded by a cast of highly skilled improv comedians.
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[12/17/24 - 08:02 AM] Netflix Announces Knockout New Sports Series on Mike Tyson Known as the youngest heavyweight champion in history (at the age of 20 in 1986), Tyson's legacy extends far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring, cementing him as one of the most compelling and polarizing figures of our time.
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[12/17/24 - 08:01 AM] Paramount Adds "The Big Bang Theory" to Nick at Nite and MTV Lineups Both brands will kick off their debut with marathon stunts tailored to their audiences.
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