Cartoon Network does more live action
Lowland
Channel has picked up 'Tower Prep,' 'Unnatural History'
By Nellie Andreeva
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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.