‘Powerpuff Girls’ Live-Action Series Among CW Pilot Orders, Network Sets ‘The 4400’ Reboot

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAustin Butler and Callum Turner will play the lead roles in Apple’s World War II drama “Masters of the Air,” a continuation of the “Band of Brothers”/”The Pacific” franchise from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.Based on the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller, “Masters of the Air” follows the true story of the American bomber boys in World War II who brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep.

Cottonwood Media, German public broadcaster ZDF and its co-pro and distribution arm ZDF Enterprises, HBO Max and Brazil’s Globo are teaming to produce “Theodosia,” a big new live action kids adventure series targeting family audiences.No budget is given for the 26-part half hour series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterO-T Fagbenle has been cast in the recurring role of President Barack Obama in the upcoming Showtime anthology series “The First Lady.”He will star opposite Viola Davis, who will play First Lady Michelle Obama. The show is described as a reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.

“G.I. Joe” may be coming back.

EXCLUSIVE: Lady Jaye, the undercover operative in Hasbro’s G.I. Joe universe, is getting the small screen treatment.

After the terrible “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” in 2009 and the better, but not great “G.I.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA live-action “G.I. Joe” TV series is in the works at Amazon, Variety has confirmed.The series will be a standalone story centered around “G.I.

Dora The Explorer and The Fairly Odd Parents are getting the live-action TV treatment.

EXCLUSIVE: Monster High, the ghoulish toy line, is getting another stab at television with a new animated series and the franchise’s first live-action project.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterGillian Anderson has been cast as Eleanor Roosevelt in the upcoming Showtime anthology series “The First Lady,” Variety has learned.The show is described as a reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJudy Greer has signed on for a guest starring role in the upcoming Showtime series “The First Lady.”Formerly known as “First Ladies,” the show is described as a reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House. Viola Davis will star as Michelle Obama, while Michelle Pfeiffer will play Betty Ford.Greer is set to play Nancy Howe, Ford’s trusted confidante and social secretary.

Wednesday Addams is getting her own Netflix series. In a Twitter announcement on Wednesday, Netflix announced that a new live-action series based on Wednesday Addams will soon hit the streaming platform.The series will be directed by Tim Burton, who will be making his television directorial debut.

Tim Burton is bringing The Addams Family to Netflix.

It’s official: Netflix has landed Tim Burton’s live-action Addams Family series with an eight-episode order for a spinoff focused on the iconic character of Wednesday Addams.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA Wednesday Addams live-action series has been ordered at Netflix, Variety has learned.The project was first reported as being in development back in October, though no network or streamer was attached at that time.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAaron Eckhart has signed on to play President Gerald Ford in the upcoming Showtime anthology series “The First Lady.”Formerly known as “First Ladies,” the show is described as a reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House. Eckhart joins previously announced series stars Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer, who will play Michelle Obama and Betty Ford respectively.

The Powerpuff Girls animated series is being remade into a live action TV show.According to Variety, the proposed series will see the trio of super-powered sisters as “disillusioned twenty-somethings who resent having lost their childhood to crime fighting”.Based on the Cartoon Network series created by Craig McCracken, the live-action remake was first announced in August, but has now officially been ordered to pilot by The CW – famous for series such as Supernatural, Batwoman and The Flash.The

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterFor viewers wondering when they can immerse themselves in a soothing loop of shiplap, farm-to-table food and rosy-cheeked gardeners harvesting flowers in the country, Chip and Joanna Gaines’ joint venture with Discovery, Magnolia Network, has finally gotten a new launch date after delaying an October start.

The live-action The Powerpuff Girls is a reality!