Dolphin Entertainment produces first live-action series for Cartoon Network

November 18, 2009 at 4:16 pm | In Dolphin Entertainment News | Leave a Comment

The following is an excerpt from The Hollywood Reporter:

Cartoon Network has picked up its first two original scripted live-action series: “Tower Prep” and “Unnatural History.”
The cable network has ordered 13 episodes of each hourlong show, with production slated to begin in January.

Cartoon Network’s transition from all-animated fare to a new emphasis on live-action series and movies was front and center during its upfront presentation in March, when “Tower Prep” (then called “Prepped”) and “History” were announced as the network’s first live-action scripted pilots.

“These new series will offer our viewers a type of action-packed event entertainment not found anywhere else,” said Rob Sorcher, chief content officer at Cartoon.

Action thriller “Tower Prep” centers on a rebellious teen (Drew Van Acker) who is trapped at a mysterious prep school for students with “unique potential.” Paul Dini is the writer-executive producer on the project from Cartoon Network Studios and Dolphin Entertainment.

Action mystery “History” centers on a high school student (Kevin G. Schmidt) with exceptional skills acquired through years of globe-trotting with his anthropologist parents. He and his smooth-talking cousin (Jordan Gavaris) find themselves wrapped up in mysteries revolving around the national museum. Mike Werb created the series for Warner Horizon TV.

Check out the article here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i7d9cea78ab893444a6be0dd039eb90cd

A Wonderful Resource!

November 17, 2009 at 4:58 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

With all of the access people have to the internet these days, a good majority of arts advocates have resorted to the web for tips and tricks on acting and entertainment related information.  Probably one of the most visited websites for both students and teachers alike is the Internet Movie Database or IMDb.  IMDb is home to a wealth of information and according to their site receives visits from 57 million viewers each month.  This is the ideal place to visit if you are curious what movies are coming out this weekend or how certain films did at the box office.

In addition to being home to all kinds of information about movies specifically, people often go there to find out the credits of people in the entertainment industry.  By entering a particular person’s name in the search bar, you can discover a bio and the various roles they have served on different projects.  So if you are curious what other movies the lead actor in the movie you just saw was in, just enter his name in the search bar and it will inform you on everything from his first project to what he is currently working on.

The beauty of The Internet Movie Database is that it is not just an information resource for actors, but everyone in the entertainment business.  So it is a wonderful place to find out about producers, director, and writers too.  The next time you are trying to find out more information about someone in the business, check out: http://www.imdb.com

For those of you interested in being filmmakers yourself, it’s a great way to find out who produced a particular movie and what they had as a budget.  Not to mention it’s always fun see how it scored in popularity!

-Jenn

VAMPIRES: BOOKS, TV, and MOVIES, OH MY!

November 2, 2009 at 6:53 pm | In The Biz, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

In celebration of Halloween, I’ve come to give you treats of entertainment!  Vampire inspired entertainment seems to be everywhere these days from TRUE BLOOD on HBO to THE VAMPIRE DIARIES on CW.  And, I can’t leave out the most addicting one of all, TWILIGHT.  Surely, all of our-five or six- wildly intelligent readers know that these are based on successful book series.

As promised, here are the treats!!!

I encourage you all to pick up at least one of these novels / series if you enjoy Vampire sagas as much as the lovely ladies of Dolphin Entertainment do. My personal favorite (other than TWILIGHT, of course) is Nancy A. Collins’ VAMP Series.

EVERYONE should watch the original BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, circa 1992.  You are missing out on pure cinematic guilty pleasures that paved the way for the “TWILIGHTS” of today.  Check out the trailer below.

If you ‘re looking for more YA Vampire novels check out some of the following:

P.C. and Kristen Cast, HOUSE OF NIGHT Series

Richelle Mead, VAMPIRE ACEDEMY Series

Ellen Schreiber, VAMPIRE KISSES Series

Laurell K. Hamilton, ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER Series

If that doesn’t quench your thirst for Vampire inspired fare, visit these sites for more recommendations:

Monster Librarian

Young Adult Vampire Book LIst

Vampire Library

You’re Welcome.

-Heather

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