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Disney Branded Television is expanding its development slate with three new projects — Paolo Santiago and the River of Tears,  a live action original series based on the novel, from Eva Longoria for Disney+; Tiny Trailblazers, an original animated series from Reese Witherspoon, who also will star, for Disney Junior; and Superfudge, an original animated movie based on the book, from The Russo Bros for Disney+. The projects were announced Monday as part of Disney Branded Television’s Winter TCA presentation.

Paramount, Disney, Netflix, Comcast, Sony and Conde Nast will cover the travel costs for employees seeking abortions following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, Variety has confirmed.Disney reached out to employees Friday to state they recognize the “impact” of the Supreme Court’s decision and “remain committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care” for all Disney employees and their families, which includes family planning and reproductive care, “no matter where they live.”For Disney employees unable to access a medical service, including abortions, in one location, they have a travel benefit that allows for “affordable coverage for receiving similar levels of care in another location.” “Netflix offers a travel reimbursement coverage for full-time U.S.

Jennifer Yuma editorCameron Boyce went method in preparation for “Runt,” the indie drama that follows his character Cal, a high schooler who is neglected by the adults in his life and becomes a target of bullying, which leads to him resorting to violence himself. “Runt” became the actor’s last film before he died of a seizure caused by epilepsy on July 6, 2019.Aramis Knight, who plays Vic in the film, honored Boyce ahead of the Los Angeles premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater Sept.

Colson Whitehead’s acclaimed novel is coming to the screen.

Crazy Rich Asians and In The Heights director Jon M. Chu has stepped down from directing the pilot for Disney+’s upcoming series, Willow.

EXCLUSIVE: Ben Affleck continues to build up his future dance card and looks to have found another possible directing job to add to his slate. Sources tell Deadline Disney is in development on a live-action film based on the bestselling book series Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger with Affleck attached to direct. He will also produce through his Pearl Street banner as well as adapt the script with Kate Gritmon. Madison Ainley will board as EP.

The circle of life will continue with “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins now at the helm.

By Peter White