scripted programming

E! Developing 8 Scripted Projects

The new projects announced at E!'s upfront event include several that have prominent actors and producers attached, including Kevin Spacey, Josh Schwartz, and Ryan Seacrest.

Bravo Dives Into Original Scripted Programming

Bravo, the channel best known for putting real housewives acting really badly on television sets across the nation, announced at its upfronts today that it has three scripted programs in development—plus 17 new unscripted programs.

FX Announces New Channel FXX

Could FX’s split into a channel triumvirate be a boon to actors?

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Team for First Original Kids Series

The new animated children’s series will be based on the DreamWorks Animation movie “Turbo,” to be released in July. The Netflix series will be called “Turbo: F.A.S.T.” and is set to debut in December.

MTV Adds More New Faces to Development Team

Mina Lefevre has been hired as MTV's new senior vice president and head of scripted programming.

Bravo and Discovery Channel Developing First Scripted Series

The cable networks known for reality TV hits like “Real Housewives” and “American Chopper” are moving into original scripted programming for the first time.

Sundance Channel Adds Original Scripted Programming

Sundance Channel puts drama slate into production for 2013–14 season.

Xbox May Soon Need Actors

Microsoft hires ex-CBS president Nancy Tellem as president of entertainment and digital media, leading the push to make Xbox a center of all things entertainment.

Bravo Developing 'Heathers' and 'The Apartment' Reboots

Bravo steps away from unscripted programming with a slate of drama in development, including modern reboots of "Heathers" and "The Apartment," and "All American Girl," "The Darlings," and "Rita."