ANANSI BOYS: Amazon Orders Adaptation of Neil Gaiman Novel

Prime Video has ordered an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s ANANSI BOYS. The six-episode limited series will shoot in Scotland later in the year.

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HOMECOMING Photos: Julia Roberts Stars in the Amazon Adaptation of the Popular Podcast

Julia Roberts is starring in her first television show this fall.

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Amazon Renews MOZART IN THE JUNGLE

MOZART IN THE JUNGLE will return for a second season, Amazon announced.

“The first season of MOZART IN THE JUNGLE was a big hit with our customers and I’m thrilled that we’re able to produce a second season,” said Roy Price, Vice President of Amazon Studios in a statement. “[Executive producers] Roman [Coppola], Jason [Schwartzman], and Paul [Weitz] brought viewers into this rarely-seen world of the symphony. I know fans of the series will be in for treat when the second season premieres early next year.”

“Jason, Paul and I are delighted to work on a second season of Mozart in the Jungle,” said Coppola. “There are so many interesting stories we want to tell and we’re looking forward to shooting another season with our wonderful cast and team of collaborators. We’re grateful to all the folks at Amazon who believe in this project and support us to portray the world of our symphony in what we hope will be an interesting, fun and imaginative season of television. We can’t wait for the curtain to rise on season two.”

Series stars Gael Garcia Bernal, Saffron Burrows, Lola Kirke, and Malcolm McDowell will return for the show’s second season.

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Amazon Picks Up THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, MAD DOGS, THE NEW YORKER PRESENTS, and More

Amazon has picked up THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, MAD DOGS, THE NEW YORKER PRESENTS, and kids series JUST ADD MAGIC and THE STINKY & DIRTY SHOW.

“During the latest pilot season, Amazon customers made THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE our most watched pilot ever,” said Roy Price, Vice President of Amazon Studios in a statement. “These new series, including our first docu-series, are some of our most ambitious to date and I’m looking forward to their premieres in the future.”

Here’s a rundown of the shows moving forward…

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COCKED: Sam Trammell on Brotherly Drama, Playing with Fire, and Amazon’s Pilot Process

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COCKED: Samuel Baum on the Amazon Pilot Season, What’s to Come in (a Potential) Season 1

Amazon is once again doing its pilot season, and seven potentially new original shows are in contention to potentially move forward.

One of the shows that’s caught my attention is COCKED, a family drama that centers around the Paxons…whose family business is a gun manufacturing company. (It stars Sam Trammell, Jason Lee, Dreama Walker, and Brian Dennehy.)

To get a little more insight into COCKED — and the Amazon pilot process — I spoke with series co-creator Samuel Baum to see what he could share (slight spoilers for the COCKED pilot, so if you haven’t watched it yet, check it out here)…

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Amazon Picks Up Untitled Woody Allen Series

Amazon has ordered a show from Woody Allen straight to series.

The series — which is going by UNTITLED WOODY ALLEN PROJECT right now — will have all episodes written and directed by Allen.

Here’s what Amazon had to say about the pickup…

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Report: Amazon Cancels Chris Carter’s THE AFTER

THE AFTER, THE X-FILES creator Chris Carter’s new series for Amazon, will not move forward with its planned first season, Variety reports.

The drama — which focused on a group of strangers who bonded during a mysterious event — was originally set to start production on the rest of season 1 in October 2014. (The pilot debuted last February on Amazon’s streaming site.)

In a statement to Variety, Amazon VP Roy Price confirmed they had parted with the series, “We have decided to not move forward with THE AFTER. We would like to thank Chris Carter, the phenomenal cast, crew and producers for all their efforts.”

THE AFTER had been set to star Aldis Hodge, Andrew Howard, Arielle Kebbel, Sharon Lawrence, Louise Monot, Jania Lee Ortiz, and Adrian Pasdar.

Amazon Sets MOZART IN THE JUNGLE Season 1 Launch

Amazon will debut the entire first season of MOZART IN THE JUNGLE on December 23rd, Amazon Studios announced.

“Our customers will be immersed in a provocative and compelling world,” said Roy Price, Vice President of Amazon Studios, in a statement. “[Executive producers] Jason [Schwartzman], Roman [Coppola], Paul [Weitz] and John [Strauss] have brilliantly tapped into this microcosm brought to life by an unparalleled ensemble cast.”

“Classical music has always interested me,” Coppola said. “By being part of this show I’ve been able to immerse myself in this fascinating world. I think the viewer will be equally as surprised and intrigued as I was with what goes on behind the curtain at the symphony.”

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Amazon Releases Its Third Batch of Pilots — Watch Them All Now For Free!

Amazon’s third batch of pilots is here, and like their previous “pilot seasons,” even if you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can still check out all of the pilots now!

Intrigued? Keep reading for pilot descriptions and links to view the potential new shows…

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TRANSPARENT: Amazon Sets Launch Date for Season 1, Releases Key Art

Amazon Prime Instant Video will launch all of ten episodes of TRANSPARENT season 1 on September 26th in the US and UK, Amazon Studios announced.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to offer our customers all episodes of TRANSPARENT in late September,” said Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios, in a statement. “[TRANSPARENT creator] Jill [Soloway] has an amazing ability to create deep, engaging and rich stories and characters. We think customers will enjoy this fresh, humorous, and touching series.”

“I am beyond excited to share TRANSPARENT with the world through Amazon,” added Soloway. “They’ve been so supportive through this incredible process. Artistically, it’s been a dream come true. I absolutely got to make the show I wanted to make.”

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Amazon Announces Its Third Pilot Season Launch

Amazon announced that their third pilot season will launch on August 28th in the US and UK on Amazon Instant Video. As has been the studio’s tradition, all of the pilots will be available for a set period of time, and viewer feedback will help them decide which shows to pick up. (From the February pilot season, four of the five pilots were picked up to series.)

Check out what’s on the slate for later this month…

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In Case You Missed It…THE MINDY PROJECT, REVOLUTION, THE FOLLOWING, and More!

Were you too busy this week to keep up with everything that happened in TV news? Give Me My Remote‘s got you covered! We’re catching you up on anything exciting you might have missed here at GMMR!

This week on GMMR:

• THE TOMORROW PEOPLE: Mark Pellegrino on Jedikiah’s Decline, Strained Relationships, and More
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Ike Barinholtz and Xosha Roquemore Tease What’s to Come and an Upcoming Romance
• HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Series Finale: Some Thoughts
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Matt Warburton Teases Tonight’s Return
• MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Cast Teases Their Biggest Questions About the Show
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Matt Warburton Teases What’s Next for Danny and Mindy
• REVOLUTION: Billy Burke, Elizabeth Mitchell, and David Lyons Tease the Tense Relationships Between Miles, Rachel, and Monroe
• ARROW: Marc Guggenheim on Slade vs. Oliver, Thea, and More
• REVOLUTION: Tracy Spiridakos, Billy Burke, JD Pardo, and Mat Vairo Tease ‘Austin City Limits’
• COMMUNITY: Dan Harmon, Joel McHale, Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi, and Jim Rash Tease ‘G.I. Jeff’
• PARKS AND RECREATION: Billy Eichner on Joining the Show, and What’s to Come for Craig
• SLEEPY HOLLOW: Tom Mison on Ichabod’s Season 2 Troubles, Why He Trusts the Writers, and More
• RAISING HOPE Series Finale: Mike Mariano on Reaching the End, the Episode That Never Was, Favorite Memories, and More
• MASTERS OF SEX: Lizzy Caplan on Working with Michael Sheen, and Season 2
• LOST: The Cast and Producers Look Back at the Series
• THE FOLLOWING: Marcos Siega Previews the Impact of Claire’s Return, What Scene Has Him Excited, and More

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Amazon Orders ALPHA HOUSE Season 2, Officially Picks Up THE AFTER, BOSCH, TRANSPARENT, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, and Two More

Amazon has officially ordered four of it newest adult pilots, and two of its children pilots to series, as well as renewing ALPHA HOUSE for season 2, the studio announced today.

“We had a tremendous response to Amazon Studios’ latest pilots—in fact, double the number of customers watched these pilots compared to our first season and they posted thousands of heartfelt reviews with pleas for us to continue these shows,” said Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios in a statement. “Now the fun really begins—Amazon will be working with some of the most talented casts and creators in the business to bring six new shows exclusively to tens of millions of Prime members worldwide. These series, along with our summer kids programming, will give customers a lot of viewing choices.”

“We are delighted that ALPHA HOUSE is a winner among Prime members,” continued Price. “More than 6,000 customers gave the show a perfect five-star rating and have posted glowing, witty and compelling reviews asking for a second season. We’re excited to begin production and keep the story about these senators alive.”

And here’s the lowdown on the new shows:

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In Case You Missed It…HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, ONCE UPON A TIME, VERONICA MARS, PaleyFest, and More

Were you too busy this week to keep up with everything that happened in TV news? Give Me My Remote‘s got you covered! We’re catching you up on anything exciting you might have missed here at GMMR!

This week on GMMR:

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This week in news:

• Fox Cancels RAISING HOPE, Sets Series Finale Date
• CBS Sets Premiere Dates for UNDER THE DOME, RECKLESS, EXTANT, UNFORGETTABLE, and More
• PaleyFest 2014 to Live Stream All Panels
• Report: Amazon Picks Up THE AFTER, BOSCH, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, and TRANSPARENT
• CBS Renews THE BIG BANG THEORY For 3 Seasons
• MASTERS OF SEX: Keke Palmer to Recur in Season 2
• CBS Renews NCIS, CSI, PERSON OF INTEREST, MOM, and 14 Other Shows

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