National Geographic Orders NASA Series ‘Return To The Moon’ From ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Producer Lightbox

Joe Otterson TV ReporterShowtime has given a series order to the drama “Yellowjackets,” Variety has learned.The show was originally ordered to pilot at the premium cabler last September. The cast for the one-hour series is led by Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci, and Tawny Cypress.

Netflix has ordered an original documentary series based on Sharing the Wisdom of Time, the award-winning book written by Pope Francis, in which elders from around the world share their stories with a younger generation. The four-part Netflix series will feature women and men, all over the age of 70, from all around the world traveling with and telling their stories to young filmmakers under the age of 30 from the same country.

Leah Messer clapped back at criticism of her 7-year-old daughter Adalynn’s behavior in a Tuesday, December 15, Teen Mom 2 episode.The little one told her sisters, twins Aliannah and Aleeah, 11, that there was gum “stuck” on a microphone in the MTV show’s clip. “I can’t get it off,” Adalynn said from the backseat of a car.

Daniel Holloway Executive Editor, TVMartin Luther King Jr. will be profiled in an upcoming season of National Geographic’s “Genius.”National Geographic exec Courteney Monroe announced the programming move Thursday during the Walt Disney Company’s investor relations day presentation.Previous seasons of “Genius” have profiled Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC has ordered the single-camera comedy “Home Economics” to series.The series will air on the broadcast network in Spring 2021. The show was originally developed as part of the 2020 pilot season.

EXCLUSIVE: National Geographic has assembled a team of award-winning documentary producers for Return To the Moon (working title), an event series that will follow NASA’s Artemis program.

straight to your inboxMarseille boss Andre Villas-Boas admits his side face an uphill task to qualify for the Europa League when they face Man City on Wednesday evening.City and Porto have both booked their places in the last 16 of the Champions League, meaning only the third-placed Europa League spot is up for grabs for Olympiacos and Porto.

Eli Countryman PBS Kids announced the production of “Alma’s Way,” an animated series created by Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on “Sesame Street” for over 40 years.The upcoming show is slated to premiere on PBS stations as well as the PBS Kids channel and digital platforms in the fall of 2021. Its titular character, Alma Rivera, is a six-year-old Puerto Rican girl living in the Bronx with her parents and brother.

Netflix has greenlit a five-part Swedish-language series on Stig Engström, the man who was named as the probable murderer of former Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme.

Michelle Mone has paid tribute to the family and friends who were unable to see her finally tie the knot to Doug Barrowman at the weekend. The Scots bra tycoon married her billionaire fiance on Saturday at a stunning ceremony in the Isle of Man attended by 90 of their nearest and dearest.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans would like to see Pep Guardiola select a forward-thinking midfield against Burnley in the Premier League today.City come into the 3pm kick-off at the Etihad Stadium off the back of the 1-0 win over Olympiacos in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

straight to your inboxQualification into the knockout phase of the Champions League couldn’t have gone smoother for Manchester City after their 1-0 win away vs Olympiacos saw them clinch four wins from their opening four group stage matches.Although the victory came by way of slender one-goal margin, it doesn’t necessarily reflect the performance of Pep Guardiola’s side on the night.They dominated the ball and created 21 shots, 11 of which hit the target.

Rammstein’s Till Lindemann has released a second National Geographic picture book with fellow musician Joey Kelly.The German-language book, which documents Lindemann and Kelly’s journey down the Río Yavarí river, is called Amazonas: Reise zum Rio Javari (translation: Amazon: Trip On The Río Yavarí).Featuring exclusive photographs by Thomas Statchelhaus and Matthias Matthies, fans can take a look at a few preview shots on Rammstein’s online store.

straight to your inboxThere is no sign of Manchester City players taking the foot off the gas in their final two Champions League group games, according to their latest matchwinner Phil Foden.City beat Olympiacos by a single Foden goal in Greece to record their fourth win from four and secure qualification to the knockout stages with two games to spare. A point from their next game against second-placed Porto will see them confirmed as group winners.