‘Trolls World Tour’ Filmmaker Walt Dohrn Signs Exclusive Overall Deal With DreamWorks Animation

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsHasbro will remove a Trolls World Tour doll from major retailers following complaints that it encourages child abuse and pedophilia.The toy company announced Wednesday that it will remove the movie’s “Trolls World Tour Giggle and Sing Poppy” doll from store shelves after an online petition signed by upwards of 160 thousand concerned parents  and supporters requested they do so.The doll in question is designed to giggle when it sits upright.

Trolls World Tour is Number 1 for a third consecutive week on the Official Film Chart following its release across DVD, Blu-ray & 4K UHD.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterKerry Washington and her Simpson Street production banner have renewed their overall deal with ABC studios for a further three years.“Since its inception, Simpson Street has focused on using art and entertainment to amplify the human experience and weave narratives that honor our unique differences while connecting us through our shared humanity,” said Washington.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe good news for Kerry Washington keeps on coming! After receiving multiple Emmy nominations Tuesday morning, including one for her role in Little Fires Everywhere, Washington and her Simpson Street Productions has extended and expanded her overall deal with ABC Studios.

Trolls World Tour holds on to Number 1 for a second week, as it continues to lead on digital downloads only.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorSony Pictures Television has signed an exclusive deal with British historian and author Dan Jones to develop TV drama adaptations of his books through Sony companies including Left Bank Pictures and Eleven.Jones’ books have sold more than a million copies around the world and include titles like The Plantagenets and The Templars.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Screenwriter and producer Carolina Rivera has signed with Verve and has entered an overall deal at Netflix.Under the Netflix deal, Rivera created and is set to serve as executive producer of the television series Madre Solo Hay Dos and Guerra de Vecinos.Rivera is the co-executive producer of the CW sci-fi drama Roswell: New Mexico which recently wrapped. She also worked on Jane the Virgin.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticEXCLUSIVE: Heading into a fall that is full of Genius: Aretha, Power Book II: Ghost and more, Anthony Hemingway has inked an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television.The two-year pact with the filmmaker’s Anthony Hemingway Productions will encompass projects for Hemingway to both develop and direct for the Disney-owned unit on a multitude of platforms“We live in a world that has consistently proven that basic opportunity just isn’t enough for

Trolls World Tour makes a huge Number 1 debut, outselling the rest of the Top 5 combined.

Also Read: Game-Changer: 'Trolls World Tour' Digital Success Pits Universal Against Movie Theaters“For over ten years, Walt has been a key part of the DreamWorks family,” said DreamWorks Animation President Margie Cohn in a statement.

Logic has confirmed that he has signed an exclusive seven-figure deal with streaming giant, Twitch.The Maryland rapper broke the news in an exclusive interview with The Verge just days after he announced that he will be retiring from music following the release of his last album, ‘No Pressure’, later this week.In the interview, Logic revealed that the deal is worth seven figures, and was the perfect fit for the self-professed nerd. “I’m not this rapper guy, man,” he said.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“grown-ish” star and executive producer Yara Shahidi has signed an overall deal with ABC Studios.As part of the deal, Shahidi is forming a production company with her business partner and mother, Keri Shahidi. The company is called 7th Sun.

Peter White Television EditorRosario Dawson-fronted drama Briarpatch is not returning for a second season.The freshman drama series has been canceled at USA Network after one season, a move which showrunner Andy Greenwald called a “bummer”.The show, which is based on the Ross Thomas novel, premiered in February.

Also Read: 'Tales From the Loop' Creator Nathaniel Halpern Signs Overall Deal at Fox 21 Television StudiosThe first season of AMC’s horror anthology “The Terror” was based on the disastrous 1845 Franklin Expedition to find the Northwest Passage.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorBetter Things‘ Pamela Adlon is staying in business with FX Productions, signing a new overall deal with the studio behind the critically praised series. Under the pact, Adlon will continue to develop both scripted and unscripted programming exclusively for FX, as well as potentially other divisions of Walt Disney Television.Additionally, FX confirmed a season 5 renewal for Better Things, on which Adlon executive produces, writes, directs and stars.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPamela Adlon has signed an overall deal with FX Productions. In addition, Adlon’s critically-acclaimed FX series “Better Things” has been renewed for a fifth season.Adlon’s new deal covers all scripted and unscripted programming.

Also Read: 'This Is Us': Pamela Adlon on Randall's 'What If?' Therapy Session and His Big Rebecca Confrontation“We are truly honored to work with Pamela,” said FX Entertainment president Eric Schrier. “She is one of the most talented artists in the business, which is exemplified through her work as a producer/showrunner, actor, writer and director.

Peter White Television EditorDarren Star is extending his relationship with ViacomCBS after inking an overall deal with the company’s Entertainment & Youth Group.Star recently wrapped the sixth season of his TV Land comedy Younger, which has been picked up for a seventh season, making it the cable network’s longest running original scripted series.The Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sex and the City creator will develop and produce series for the company’s linear networks and through MTV Studios,

Also Read: Peacock Inks Licensing Deal With ViacomCBS Ahead of Nationwide Launch“I am thrilled to continue this journey with Keith, Nina, Chris and the ViacomCBS Entertainment and Youth Group,” Star said in a statement. “They inspire me with their passion and vision.

Elaine Low Senior TV Writer“Sex and the City” and “Younger” creator Darren Star has inked an overall production and development deal with ViacomCBS’ entertainment and youth group.“Darren is a creative force behind some of the most seminal shows of our time and we are thrilled he will continue to call ViacomCBS his home as we rapidly expand our studios business,” said Chris McCarthy, president of ViacomCBS’ entertainment and youth group.Star will develop projects for the division’s various