Freedom Run, an eight-hour miniseries event built around the Underground Railroad that helped slaves escape to freedom, has been picked up by NBC. The series, based on the book Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories From the Underground Railroad by Betty DeRamus, will count legendary multi-hyphenate Stevie Wonder as one of its executive producers. The series will […]
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Eva Longoria’s Comedy Series Telenovela Gets Greenlit By NBC!
Eva Longoria will star in the half-hour comedy series Telenovela – set behind the scenes on a popular telenovela. Longoria will plays the telenovela’s wilful diva of a star, Ana Maria – and the drama on the show is nothing compared to the drama off-camera. Chrissy Pietrosh and Jessica Goldstein will serve as writers and executive producers. […]
NBC Developing TV Movies For Dolly Parton!
NBC is in the Dolly Parton business, having just signed a deal to develop two-hour TV movies based on the songs, stories and life of the legendary country music star. The deal was announced by NBC Entertainment chairman, Robert Greenblatt who produced the Broadway version of ‘9 to 5: The Musical that starred Parton. For […]