Blood Relatives Review: A Sweet, Slightly Clumsy Vampire Dramedy [Fantastic Fest]

“Blood Relatives” is a movie with a lot of heart. And blood. Lots and lots of blood, because this is the story of a pair of vampires. But it’s also a father-daughter bonding flick; a road trip movie; and a surprisingly non-stop delivery system for Yiddish words. Written, directed by, and starring Noah Segan, “Blood Relatives” is clearly […]

Live-Action Powerpuff Girls, Naomi Comic Adaptation From Ava DuVernay, Nun Dramedy Get CW Pilot Orders

RELATED STORIES The CW is prepping for a potential profusion of girl power. The network has greenlit three pilots centered on young women, TVLine has learned, including a live-action project based on The Powerpuff Girls cartoon series. The Powerpuff Girls will follow characters introduced in Craig McCracken’s Cartoon Network series, who are now “disillusioned twentysomethings who […]

The Big Leap Recast: Piper Perabo In, Laura Benanti Out in Fox’s Scott Foley-Fronted Ballet Dramedy Pilot

RELATED STORIES Fox’s ballet-themed comedy-drama pilot The Big Leap is taking the somewhat unusual step of recasting multiple roles at the 11th hour. And, yes, COVID is to blame. According to Deadline, Covert Affairs vet Piper Perabo is replacing Laura Benanti (Supergirl, Nashville), while Kevin Daniels (Council of Dads) will be stepping in for Little […]

Sarah Shahi Lands Starring Role in ‘Steamy’ Netflix Dramedy Sex/Life

RELATED STORIES Sarah Shahi‘s Sex/Life will soon be streaming on Netflix. The TV vet (Person of Interest, Reverie) has landed the starring role in the “steamy, female-focused” dramedy from UnREAL EP Stacy Rukeyser. Based on B.B. Easton’s 44 Chapters About 4 Men, Sex/Life — which has received an eight-episode order at Netflix — finds Shahi […]

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Review: NBC’s Musical Dramedy Is Ambitious, But Tries to Play Too Many Notes

Who says network shows are too safe these days? In a sea of bland sitcom revivals and by-the-book procedurals, NBC is taking a huge swing with Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist — debuting Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 10/9c; I’ve seen the first three episodes — starring Jane Levy as a woman who starts hearing strangers’ innermost thoughts […]

Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey to Star in Showtime Dramedy Pilot Rita

RELATED STORIES Lena Headey is no longer queen, but she continues to slay: Headey will headline a new Showtime dramedy pilot, TVLine has learned. The Game of Thrones star will play the titular character in Rita, which she also will executive-produce. The series is based on a Danish format about “a headstrong, unconventional teacher and single mother […]

Musical Dramedy From Sara Bareilles, J.J. Abrams Snags Apple Series Order

Apple is singing a new tune, with a key assist from Sara Bareilles. The tech giant has given a straight-to-series, 10-episode order to the half-hour dramedy Little Voice, featuring original music by the Jesus Christ Superstar Live headliner. RELATEDBig Sick Duo Developing Immigration Anthology Series at Apple Little Voice joins a robust slate of upcoming Apple […]

Valor's Christina Ochoa Cast in ABC Dramedy Pilot A Million Little Things

Christina Ochoa has A Million Little Things on her plate now. The star of The CW military drama Valor has joined the cast of ABC’s A Million Little Things dramedy pilot, our sister site Deadline reports. The Big Chill-esque potential series follows a group of friends who’ve hit a rut in their lives. When one of them dies unexpectedly, it’s the wake-up call the others need to […]

Facebook adds Elizabeth Olsen dramedy to its growing video lineup

Facebook will soon be home to a half-hour dramedy series starring Elizabeth Olsen, Deadline reports. The show is currently untitled, but was formerly known as Widow, and is thought to be about a young widow who’s reconnecting with people from her past while she deals with the loss of her husband. It was created by […]

Scott Foley's FBI/CIA Action Dramedy Whiskey Cavalier Gets ABC Pilot Order

Scott Foley is one step closer to staying in the ABC fold after Scandal wraps it run. The network has given an official pilot order to Whiskey Cavalier, an action dramedy starring Foley as a tough but tender FBI agent. RELATEDPilot Season ’18: Scoop on This Fall’s (Possible) New Shows, Who’s In Them The hourlong […]