Norman Lear Developing Series Based on Homeboy Industries Founder Fr. Gregory Boyle’s Memoir

Frankie Boyle has revealed he missed out on the chance to crack America because of his fear of flying.The comedian said he had been offered writing jobs in the US but couldn’t travel because of the phobia.He told how he was terrified of dying in a plane crash and just the sight of an aircraft makes him sick.Boyle, 48, said he did take one transatlantic flight to New York but took so many Valium tablets to calm his nerves that he nearly died.The comic, who presents Frankie Boyle’s New World Order

Netflix has just announced a slew of new content which is currently in the works.

UCP has put in development Super Freak (working title), a limited series based on the life of musician Rick James, from writer Randy McKinnon (Chambers) and Nick Antosca (The Act, Channel Zero). Ty James, daughter of the late Rick James, will executive produce the project. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, will serve as the studio. No network or streaming service is currently attached.

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.

Naman Ramachandran Netflix has announced an original documentary series based on “Sharing the Wisdom of Time,” the award-winning book written by Pope Francis.The series will recount tales of elders and their lived experiences, told through the eyes of the younger generation.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeKevin Ryder, who spent 30 years at KROQ-FM as one-half of the popular “Kevin & Bean” morning drive show, is launching a daily YouTube series that highlights positive stories in the news.In his first official gig since KROQ fired him in March, Ryder will partner with Mike Catherwood to host “Great News with Kevin & Mike” starting January 4. “Great News” will be distributed as both a video series on YouTube but also as an audio podcast.

This holiday season, Hollywood Home and Lifestyle expert Laura Dellutri is here to share with us her Top Must-Have Gifts of 2020!

Alicia Vikander is set to star in an HBO limited series based on Olivier Assayas’ 1996 feature film Irma Vep!

Julia Roberts is taking on a big new role.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Lena Waithe has teamed with Amazon Studios and Big Beach to develop a series based on a play by Obehi Janice, titled Ole White Sugah Daddy.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Julia Roberts is returning to television as star and executive producer of a high-profile limited series produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJulia Roberts has signed on to star in a series adaptation of the upcoming Laura Dave novel “The Last Thing He Told Me” at Apple.Roberts will executive produce in addition to starring, with Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter of Hello Sunshine also executive producing. Hello Sunshine optioned the book from Dave, who will adapt the book for television and executive produce along with her husband, Josh Singer.

By Taryn RyderJessica Simpson’s bestselling memoir is getting the TV treatment.  The singer and Amazon Studios announced a multimedia partnership on Wednesday, including a new unscripted docuseries, plus a new coming-of-age scripted series inspired by Open Book.

Jessica Simpson has some exciting projects in the works with Amazon!

Amazon is opening the book on Jessica Simpson after striking a broad, multi-media rights deal with the pop star.

EXCLUSIVE: A Wild Year on Earth, a six-part wildlife documentary series narrated by Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael, is heading to BBC America.

A just opened queer bar-pizzeria in Boyle Heights is dedicated to a famous song from iconic Mexican singer Juan Gabriel.

There’s a new DC Comics series coming, and Ava Duvernay is helping to pen the production!