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[06/23/23 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 23
Updates include: NBC passes on sixth season for "Magnum P.I."; and Paramount+ to remove "The Game," "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies," "Star Trek: Prodigy" and "Queen of the Universe."

[03/22/23 - 09:00 AM]
Paramount+ and PopSugar Welcome You to the 1950s with the Frosty Palace-Themed Two-Day Interactive Experience
The pop-up experience will celebrate the upcoming and highly anticipated Paramount+ original musical series "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies," which will feature the iconic diner, first seen on screen in the classic 1978 "Grease" film, throughout the first season.

[02/07/23 - 07:15 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for Original Series "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies"
The upcoming musical series will premiere on Thursday, April 6, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada.

[01/09/23 - 11:11 AM]
Paramount+ Announces the Original Series "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" to Premiere April 6
The musical series takes place four years before the original "Grease"; in 1954 before rock 'n' roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.

[06/27/22 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 27
Updates include: Alessandro Nivola cast in Apple's "The Big Cigar"; Poppy Liu to drop by "American Born Chinese" at Disney+; and Kristen Johnston to visit HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones."

[05/18/22 - 03:18 PM]
Paramount Global Showcases Full Scale and Power of IP-Driven, Multiplatform Content Company During Historic In-Person Upfront Presentation at Carnegie Hall
In addition to revealing the 2022-2023 CBS fall primetime schedule, new programming was highlighted from BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount+ and more.

[02/23/22 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 23
Updates include: CBS gives pilot order to "Unplanned in Akron"; Sacha Baron Cohen in talks to join Apple's "Disclaimer"; and Dan Stevens signs onto Hulu's "Immigrant."

[02/11/22 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 11
Updates include: Ray Stevenson bound for "Ahsoka" at Disney+; Clive Owen among those case in FX's "Retreat"; and Ridley Scott brings "Blade Runner 2099" series to Amazon.

[01/31/22 - 09:59 AM]
Cast and Start of Production Announced for the Paramount+ Original Series "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies"
Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Ari Notartomaso, Tricia Fukuhara, Shanel Bailey, Madison Thompson, Johnathan Nieves, Jason Schmidt, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper and Jackie Hoffman have been tapped to star in the prequel series.

[10/05/21 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 5
Updates include: ABC gives pilot order to Blair Underwood-led "L.A. Law" reboot; Constance Zimmer cast in Amazon's "Shelter"; and Jessica Biel set as new lead in Hulu's "Candy."

[08/16/21 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 16
Updates include: IMDb TV passes on reviving "For Life," "Rebel"; R.J. Cyler cast in HBO Max's "Rap Sh*t"; and Betty Gilpin among latest tapped for "Roar" at Apple TV+.

[07/16/21 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 16
Updates include: Paramount+ orders "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" to series; Kate Herron won't return for "Loki" season two; and HBO Max expands potential "Game of Thrones" animated spin-off series.

[02/24/21 - 04:47 PM]
ViacomCBS Unveils Comprehensive Streaming Strategy and Expansive Slate of Originals Headed to Paramount+
Paramount+ will feature a powerful combination of live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment from ViacomCBS' portfolio of world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel.

[10/14/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 14
Updates include: Amazon greenlights "I Know What You Did Last Summer" TV series; Spectrum pulls the plug on "LA's Finest"; and Showtime nixes "The President Is Missing" pilot.

[04/10/20 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 10
Updates include: WarnerMedia confirms "Friends" reunion special won't be ready for HBO Max launch; and Annabel Oakes to spearhead "Grease: Rydell High," also at HBO Max.

[10/29/19 - 05:32 PM]
HBO Max Programming Highlights Unveiled at WarnerMedia Day
The company recaps all of its announced projects to date.

[10/15/19 - 08:29 AM]
HBO Max Orders "Grease: Rydell High" Musical Spin-Off Series
A joyous musical series set in and around the world of Rydell High, the show reimagines the global smash hit movie with some characters you already know, and a whole lot more you will soon meet.







GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES (PARAMOUNT PLUS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
4/6/23 - 6/1/23
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2022-2023 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (10 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 6/23/23
DESCRIPTION:
(from Paramount+'s web site, April 2023) Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies is a musical series that takes place four years before the original “Grease." In 1954, before rock ‘n’ roll ruled and before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever. The series stars Marisa Davila as Jane, Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia, Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia, and Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia
· Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia
· Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee
· Jason Schmidt as Buddy
· Johnathan Nieves as Richie
· Madison Thompson as Susan
· Marisa Davila as Jane
· Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally
· Shanel Bailey as Hazel
· Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy
CREW INFORMATION:
· Adam Fishbach as EP
· Alethea Jones as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Annabel Oakes as CRTR/EP
· Erik Feig as EP
· Grace Gilroy as PROD
· Justin Tranter as PROD
· Marty Bowen as EP
· Samie Kim Falvey as EP
· Wyck Godfrey as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Paramount Television Studios
· Picturestart
· Temple Hill Entertainment