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[08/06/19 - 08:00 AM]
Netflix Casts Alicia Silverstone and Mark Feuerstein in "The Baby-Sitters Club" Live-Action Series Adaptation
In the series adaptation, Silverstone will play Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer, the mother of Kristy Thomas and love interest of Watson Brewer, played by Feuerstein. |
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NETFLIX CASTS ALICIA SILVERSTONE AND MARK FEUERSTEIN IN "THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB" LIVE-ACTION SERIES ADAPTATION
Production Has Begun on the Single-Camera Family Series
Netflix and Walden Media today announced Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, American Woman) and Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains) have been cast in the upcoming live-action seriesThe Baby-Sitters Club. In the series adaptation, Silverstone will play Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer, the mother of Kristy Thomas and love interest of Watson Brewer, played by Feuerstein.
Based on Ann M. Martin's best-selling book series, The Baby-Sitters Club is a contemporary original series that will follow the friendship and babysitting adventures of five best friends -Kristy Thomas, Mary Anne Spier, Claudia Kishi, Stacey McGill, and Dawn Schafer - in Stoneybrook, Connecticut.
Production has begun on the single-camera family show in Vancouver.
The family-friendly adaptation comes from Walden Media and Michael De Luca, who will executive produce. Rachel Shukert (GLOW) will serve as showrunner, Lucy Kitada and Naia Cucukov will serve as executive producers and Lucia Aniello (Broad City) will serve as director and executive producer. The series author Ann M. Martin will also produce alongside Aniello's Paulilu Productions. There is a 10-episode order.
Published by Scholastic, The Baby-Sitters Club is a classic story of female friendship, entrepreneurialism, and empowerment. Originally launched as a four-book series in 1986, The Baby-Sitters Club is one of the most successful children's book series in publishing history with over 200 books licensed in over 20 territories with more than 180 million copies in print to date.
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[03/10/25 - 12:15 PM]
Emmy Award Winner Eric Stonestreet to Guest Star in Showtime Original Series "Dexter: Resurrection"
The new original drama series stars SAG and Golden Globe winner Michael C. Hall in the titular role of Dexter Morgan.
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[03/10/25 - 10:17 AM]
Max Renews "Conan O'Brien Must Go" for a Third Season and Shares First Look at Season Two Debuting in May
Conan visits New Zealand, Austria, and Spain in the show's second season.
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[03/10/25 - 09:49 AM]
Great American Media Announces "40 Days of Lent: A Journey of Faith and Reflection" on Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix
Great American Family will present "Forty-Seven Days With Jesus," starring Yoshi Barrigas and Catherine Lidstone, which premieres Saturday, April 19.
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[03/10/25 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Preview - Spring Into Love 2025 - Starting Saturday March 22 on Hallmark Channel
Spring is in the air with all-new original movie premieres on Hallmark Channel!
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[03/10/25 - 09:01 AM]
Max Announces "The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast" in Collaboration With Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, Debuting March 17
Hosted and executive produced by Jessica Radloff, the podcast will analyze and explore every episode starting with seasons one and two with the cast and crew who were instrumental in the creation of the series.
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[03/10/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Date Announcement & Teaser Debut - Hulu Original Series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season Two (Premieres May 15)
Hulu's most-watched unscripted series of last year, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," will return on May 15 with all 10 episodes.
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[03/10/25 - 09:01 AM]
Get Ready to Rock DJ When the Oscar-Nominated Robbie Williams Musical Biopic, "Better Man," Premieres Exclusively on Paramount+ March 11
This powerful and soul-stirring movie from director Michael Gracey will touch your heart, whilst remaining honest and raw to its subject matter: entertainer Robbie Williams.
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[03/10/25 - 08:55 AM]
"Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out" to Premiere Mondays Beginning April 21 Only on Lifetime
For the first time, Dr. Lee will be inviting several proteges, the next generation of dermatologists, into the operating room with her to pass on her unique knowledge and skill set.
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[03/10/25 - 08:31 AM]
Women's College Basketball Across ESPN Platforms Scores Most-Watched Regular Season Since 2008-09
It was also the most-consumed season on record for ESPN platforms with more than 2.9 billion total minutes watched of live women's college basketball games.
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[03/10/25 - 08:01 AM]
"Kill Tony" Comedy Specials Coming to Netflix
The first of three new specials will film at The Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas and premiere exclusively on Netflix on April 7.
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[03/10/25 - 08:01 AM]
The Hit Comedy Series "The Neighborhood" Renewed by CBS for an Eighth and Final Season for 2025-2026
"The brilliant cast and creative team at 'The Neighborhood' led by the incomparable Cedric the Entertainer have brought levity, laughter and poignant storylines to Monday nights for seven incredible seasons," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.
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[03/10/25 - 08:00 AM]
AXS TV Named the Official Television Network of the "2025 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW," Airing on Tuesday, March 11 at 8P ET
As part of the festivities, the awards feature an impressive roster of all-star presenters boasting Annaleigh Ashford and Melissa Moore, Cam Jordan, Chelsea Handler, Dennis Quaid, Ed Helms, Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff, Joe Manganiello, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarah Spain, Sophia Bush, and many more.
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[03/10/25 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Unveils the Release Date for Its New Documentary Series, "Carlos Alcaraz: My Way"
"Carlos Alcaraz: My Way" will premiere globally on Netflix on April 23.
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[03/10/25 - 06:09 AM]
Matt Barrie Signs Multi-Year Deal with ESPN, Continues Multi-Faceted Role Across "SportsCenter" and College Football
"ESPN has been my home for 12 years, and there's no other place I'd rather continue my career," said Barrie. "I'm a college football junkie, and a golf nerd, so this job is perfect for me."
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[03/10/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "You" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Joe's story comes full circle to New York, as a family conflict threatens his glamorous marriage and an alluring new crush revives his darkest impulses.
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