Apple TV+ Signs Overall Deal With ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Author’s Maurice Sendak Foundation

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: Trolls franchise filmmaker Walt Dohrn has inked a multi-year deal with DreamWorks Animation, Deadline has learned.A longtime DreamWorks talent, Dohrn will have an overall first look exclusive deal for original animated projects at the studio along with executive producing, directing, development and supervisory duties on various projects.“For over ten years, Walt has been a key part of the DreamWorks family,” said DreamWorks

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Producer, motivational speaker and bestselling author DeVon Franklin (Breakthrough) is expanding his work in television, signing an overall deal with CBS TV Studios.Franklin serves as President & CEO of Franklin Entertainment production company, which has a multi-year first-look film deal with Paramount Pictures and a second-look deal with Netflix.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorGrown-ish star Yara Shahidi is expanding her relationship with ABC Studios. Shahidi and her business partner and mother, Keri Shahidi, have signed an exclusive overall deal with the studio behind the hit series to develop and produce scripted and alternative television projects for cable, streaming and broadcast via their newly launched production company 7th Sun.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“grown-ish” star and executive producer Yara Shahidi has signed an overall deal with ABC Studios.As part of the deal, Shahidi is forming a production company with her business partner and mother, Keri Shahidi. The company is called 7th Sun.

Peter White Television EditorRosario Dawson-fronted drama Briarpatch is not returning for a second season.The freshman drama series has been canceled at USA Network after one season, a move which showrunner Andy Greenwald called a “bummer”.The show, which is based on the Ross Thomas novel, premiered in February.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Modern Family star Ty Burrell is staying in business with the studio and network behind the beloved family comedy, 20th Century Fox Television and ABC.Burrell has launched Desert Whale Productions, which has entered a 2-year first-look deal with 20th Century Fox TV.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorDave Kajganich (AMC’s The Terror, Amazon’s Suspiria) has signed an overall deal with Fox 21 Television Studios to create, develop and produce series for network, cable and streaming platforms.“Dave Kajganich has been one of our favorite writers for some time now and one of the people we are most often asked about by the platforms around town,” said Bert Salke, president of Fox 21 TV studios, a division of Disney TV Studios.

Also Read: 'Tales From the Loop' Creator Nathaniel Halpern Signs Overall Deal at Fox 21 Television StudiosThe first season of AMC’s horror anthology “The Terror” was based on the disastrous 1845 Franklin Expedition to find the Northwest Passage.

Will Thorne Staff WriterDave Kajganich, the writer and producer who created the first season of AMC’s “The Terror” and penned Luca Guadagnino “Suspiria,” has signed an overall deal with Fox 21 Television Studios.As part of the deal, Kajganich will work with Fox 21 to create, develop and produce series for network, cable and streaming platforms.

“Hamilton” director Thomas Kail and Jennifer Todd have signed an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television.As part of the multi-year pact, which began in February, Kail and Todd have formed a new television company which will develop for all platforms under Kail’s Old 320 Sycamore banner.“I was worried that my quote about the great Tommy Kail might seem hyperbolic, but everything I’m about to say about him is undeniably true, starting with: he’s a genius,” Dana Walden, chairman of Disney

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterTwentieth Century Fox Television has signed “Hamilton” and “Fosse/Verdon” director-producer Thomas Kail and producer Jennifer Todd to a new overall deal, through which they have created a new TV company that will develop for all platforms under Kail’s Old 320 Sycamore banner.“Jennifer and I have been looking to find a project together for years,” said Kail. “Now, an even better thing happened: we have joined forces.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVHamilton director Thomas Kail and  film/TV producer Jennifer Todd have teamed to form a new television company with a multi-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox TV.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorBetter Things‘ Pamela Adlon is staying in business with FX Productions, signing a new overall deal with the studio behind the critically praised series. Under the pact, Adlon will continue to develop both scripted and unscripted programming exclusively for FX, as well as potentially other divisions of Walt Disney Television.Additionally, FX confirmed a season 5 renewal for Better Things, on which Adlon executive produces, writes, directs and stars.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPamela Adlon has signed an overall deal with FX Productions. In addition, Adlon’s critically-acclaimed FX series “Better Things” has been renewed for a fifth season.Adlon’s new deal covers all scripted and unscripted programming.

Also Read: 'This Is Us': Pamela Adlon on Randall's 'What If?' Therapy Session and His Big Rebecca Confrontation“We are truly honored to work with Pamela,” said FX Entertainment president Eric Schrier. “She is one of the most talented artists in the business, which is exemplified through her work as a producer/showrunner, actor, writer and director.

Peter White Television EditorDarren Star is extending his relationship with ViacomCBS after inking an overall deal with the company’s Entertainment & Youth Group.Star recently wrapped the sixth season of his TV Land comedy Younger, which has been picked up for a seventh season, making it the cable network’s longest running original scripted series.The Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sex and the City creator will develop and produce series for the company’s linear networks and through MTV Studios,

Also Read: Peacock Inks Licensing Deal With ViacomCBS Ahead of Nationwide Launch“I am thrilled to continue this journey with Keith, Nina, Chris and the ViacomCBS Entertainment and Youth Group,” Star said in a statement. “They inspire me with their passion and vision.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeter Lenkov’s relationship with CBS has been terminated due to accusations the producer and showrunner created a toxic work environment on his sets, Variety has confirmed.Lenkov was the showrunner on the CBS revivals of “Magnum P.I.” and “MacGyver,” but has been fired from those shows. In addition, his overall deal with CBS Television Studios has been ended.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: The Loudest Voice showrunner Alex Metcalf is staying in business with Blumhouse, signing an exclusive overall deal for television and film with the studio behind the the Showtime limited series.