NENT Group Orders Yellow Bird-Produced Series ‘Two Sisters’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Comedy studio Funny or Die and journalist Joel Stein on Monday launched Best Presidency Ever, a six-episode digital series tackling the abnormality of the Trump administration. Episodes follow a comedy clip show retro formatand feature Stein, Cheryl Hines and Hal Sparks, who were all original cast members of VH1's similarly formatted nostalgia seriesI Love the '80s.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has given a series order to the YA vampire drama “First Kill,” with Emma Roberts set to executive produce.The one-hour show is based on the short story of the same name by Victoria “V.E.” Schwab that was published in the Imprint story collection “Vampire Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite” back in September.

Also Read: Emma Roberts Signs First-Look Deal at Hulu, 'Tell Me Lies' Book Adaptation to Be First ProjectFelicia D. Henderson will serve as showrunner on the series, writing and executive producing alongside Schwab.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentA popular Swedish musician-turned-filmmaker, Amir Chamdin struck a chord with his slow-burning crime thriller series “Partisan” headlined by Fares Fares (“Chernobyl”). Before playing in competition at Canneseries, “Partisan” pulled the highest ratings for an original on Viaplay, the Nordics’ leading streaming service.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentParadiso, the narrative-driven podcast production studio, is making its English-Language debut with “Love Under Lockdown,” an audio diary that follows four couples navigating the highs and lows of quarantining together amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Over the course of six episodes, “Love Under Lockdown” chronicles the intimate daily lives of four couples, Whitney and Sariy, who have been dating for only four months when they both contract the virus and are

Anna Marie de la Fuente ZDF Enterprises has snapped up international distribution rights, excluding North America, to new crime thriller series “Before We Die.”Produced by Eagle Eye Drama for Channel 4, the six-episode series is a remake of the eponymous noir show from Sweden. The U.K.

Luke Parker is still dealing with the fallout from his stint in Bachelor Nation. The controversial season 15 Bachelorette contestant has been ordered to pay producers $100,000 for violating his contract.According to Entertainment Tonight, NZK Productions Inc., the reality’s show’s production company, took legal action against Parker in May, accusing him of doing unauthorized media appearances before his contract was up with the show.

The Bachelor and Bachelorette , because Luke Parker—aka the "villain" from Hannah Brown's season—has been ordered to pay the network $100,000. reports that NZK Productions Inc.

Luke Parker is going to be paying a hefty sum for breaching contract. The suitor — who quickly became the so-called season 15 villain while vying for the heart of Hannah Brown — had a judgement against him upheld recently, and he's on the hook for $100,000.NZK Productions Inc., the company behind the hit ABC reality dating series, first filed a petition against Parker in May, after he violated his contract with the company.The judge at the time awarded the company the damages requested.

Showtime has given a 10-episode, straight-to-series order to the comedy “Flatbush Misdemeanors” from creators Kevin Iso and Dan Perlman, the premium cable network announced Monday.Based on Iso and Perlman’s digital series of the same name, the series “explores two longtime friends seeking to climb out of their heads and connect with others.” The duo will star as characters struggling to thrive in their new surroundings in the brash environment of Flatbush, BrooklynIso and Perlman will write and

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorCommon is bringing an interview series featuring “intimate, candid and soulful conversations” with six artists and activists to Audible next month.The award-winning actor, music artist, activist and author hosts “Mind Power Mixtape,” in which he engages in discussions with his guests about spirituality, self-care, music, inspiration and overcoming obstacles.Confirmed guests for Common’s new podcast include Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali; Misty Copeland

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Adi Hasak, creator of NBC series Shades Of Blue and USA Network thriller Eyewitness, is teaming up with Nordic Entertainment Group on supernatural anthology series The Box, which will star Emmy-winner Anna Friel (Marcella).The English-language series was green-lit off Hasak’s series bible.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentScreening Monday as part of the competition pack at Canneseries, which runs Oct.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentM-Appeal has struck several theatrical deals for Norwegian title “Sisters: The Summer We Found Our Superpowers,” including distribution in South Korea, Sweden, Belgium and The Netherlands. The film is described as “an inspiring and empowering story about sisterhood.”In South Korea, AK Entertainment will distribute the film and is planning a theatrical release in spring 2021.

Manori Ravindran International EditorBlumhouse Television is developing a seven-part Indian anthology series with executive producer Dina Dattani (“The Ashram,” “Brahman Naman”).Each feature-length episode will explore the themes and mythology set against the backdrop of local Indian festivals, with the project specifically targeting the Indian audience.The U.S.

The DC Universe series Swamp Thing is having its broadcast debut tonight and we caught up with actress Maria Sten ahead of the premiere!

Alicia Vikander celebrated her 32nd birthday over the weekend and she’s opening up about the surprise that her husband Michael Fassbender pulled off for the special day!

Jamie Lang Zodiac Kids, a Banijay company based in London and Paris, is teaming with Finnish animation studio Gigglebug Entertainment on an all new series “The Unstoppable Yellow Yeti,” commissioned by Disney Channel Europe, Middle East and Africa and Nordic broadcasters YLE in Finland, DR in Denmark, NKR in Norway, and SVT in Sweden.The show was originally created by Gigglebug Entertainment creative director Joonas Utti and CEO Anttu Harlin.