New Horizons For *The Orville* Series

The Orville‘s long awaited upcoming mission has been delayed a bit more, with the Season 3 premiere date (on its new Hulu home) moving from March 10 to June 2.

The Orville: New Horizons‘ 10-episode season finds the crew of the titular exploratory vessel continuing their mission, as they navigate both the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships.

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Comedy *History of the World Part II* Series

“History of the World, Part I” is finally getting a Part II, with Hulu ordering a series followup to the classic Mel Brooks comedy film, Variety has learned exclusively.

“History of the World, Part II” is described as a sequel to the 1981 film. The film was made up of segments set during different periods of world history. Among those was the Stone Age, Ancient Rome, and the French Revolution. Like most of Brooks’ work, it also featured musical numbers, including one about the Spanish Inquisition and, of course, “Jews in Space.”

Brooks is a writer and executive producer on the series along with Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen and Kevin Salter. There is no word yet on which world events the series will cover. Hulu has ordered eight episodes of the show. The writers room is beginning in October with production slated to begin in Spring 2022. Searchlight Television and 20th Television will produce.

‘History of the World Part II’ Variety Series Ordered at Hulu, Mel Brooks to Write and Executive Produce (EXCLUSIVE)

The Rubber Woman *American Horror Stories* Teaser

Since 2011, creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have redefined the horror genre with various chapters of “American Horror Story” featuring a creepy asylum, a coven of witches, a traveling freak show, a haunted hotel and the apocalypse itself.

On July 15, Ryan Murphy will usher in new chapters of the American Horror Story franchise with FX on Hulu, every episode brings you a different nightmare.

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20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures Now Hulu Exclusives

/Film – December 11, 2020 at 02:13PM:

Without San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic-Con, Star Wars Celebration or any big media events, Disney was left to announce tons of news during their big live streamed presentation for investors last night. That means some little tidbits got lost in the shuffle, such as Disney announcing their plans to make Hulu the exclusive streaming home to original movies from 20th Century Studios and Searchlight, the studios formerly known as 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight.

Hulu Will Exclusively Release 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures Movies as Originals

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Psychological Horror ‘Castle Rock’ Canceled

Deadline – November 3, 2020 at 02:31PM:

It’s official. Castle Rock will not be returning for a third season. Hulu has canceled the psychological horror series starring Lizzy Caplan after Season two of the anthology series premiered more than a year ago. There were no expectations for a third installment, and the decision to end the series after two seasons was made awhile ago.

‘Castle Rock’ Canceled After Two Seasons At Hulu

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Joey King ‘The Princess’ Movie

Deadline – October 30, 2020 at 02:16PM:

20th Century Studios has acquired The Princess, a spec script By Ben Lustig and Jake Thornton that has The Kissing Booth‘s Joey King attached to star. They’ll make it for Hulu and while the logline is being kept under wraps, spec is described as Rapunzel meets The Raid.

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Rosario Dawson Joins Michael Keaton In ‘Dopesick’ Miniseries

Coming Soon – October 22, 2020 at 11:10AM:

Dopesick: Rosario Dawson Joins Michael Keaton-Led Hulu Miniseries

Rosario Dawson (Rent, Luke Cage, Briarpatch) has officially signed on to star opposite Oscar nominee Michael Keaton (Birdman) in Hulu‘s forthcoming limited series Dopesick. She is set to portray the role of a tough DEA agent named Bridget Meyer, who is being described as someone who fights to curtail the use of OxyContin. She will also be joining previously confirmed cast members Golden Globe nominees Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart), Golden Globe nominee Peter Sarsgaard (Shattered Glass), and Will Poulter (The Maze Runner, Midsommar) along with Hamilton star Philippa Soo, John Hoogenakker, and Jake McDornan.

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A First Look at Steven Spielberg’s ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot

Variety – October 11, 2020 at 11:42AM:

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A first look at Hulu’s upcoming Steven Spielberg-produced “Animaniacs” reboot is here. The teaser clip was revealed during Sunday’s “Animaniacs” cast and producer panel at New York Comic Con, and features an animated Spielberg introducing Yakko, Wakko and Dot within the world of “Jurassic Park.”

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