‘Hazbin Hotel’ has been renewed for a fifth and final season, Prime Video has announced.
The series, from creator Vivian Medrano and Bento Box Entertainment of A24 and Fox Entertainment, tells the story of Charlie, described as the “Princess of Hell,” who “pursues the seemingly impossible goal of rehabilitating demons and peacefully reducing the overpopulation of her kingdom,” according to the logline. “After the annual extermination imposed by the angels, she opened the hotel in the hope that patrons would ‘check out’ to heaven.”
“We’re so grateful that Prime Video championed our vision for SpindleHorse, and we’re also grateful for their partnership and commitment to bringing ‘Hazbin Hotel’ to an epic conclusion,” Medrano said. “I’m really excited for fans to see how this story ends.”
“Since its inception, ‘Hazbin Hotel’ has pushed the boundaries of adult animation through bold storytelling, vibrant artistry and unapologetic heart,” said Melissa Wolfe, Head of Animation at Amazon MGM Studios. “Vivian Medrano and her team have built an extraordinary world that captivates fans around the world, and we are thrilled to deliver an unforgettable final chapter to this series and its passionate community.”
“Hazbin Hotel” is based on the popular pilot anime released on YouTube in 2019. Medrano and Dana Tafoya-Cameron are both executive producers. Hazbin Hotel is produced by A24 and Fox Entertainment’s animation studio Bento Box Entertainment.
programming
A new crime investigation film, “Private Eyes West Coast” (tentative title), has been picked up by The CW. The 10-episode first season, starring Jason Priestley (Wildcards) and Cindy Sampson (Supernatural), is set to debut on the network later this year.
Priestley and Sampson will both reprise their roles as Shane and Angie in the spin-off of Private Eyes, which ran for five seasons. The two have now quit their jobs at PI companies and are starting new lives on the West Coast. “But their new quiet life is shaken up when they stumble upon a murder scene on a night out,” the official logline reads. “A woman stands over her dead boyfriend, bloody steak knife in hand. Believing her innocence, Shade and Angie dive headfirst into the world of a high-stakes investigation.”
“We love what the Pillar/Segan team and showrunners/creators Jennifer Kasabian and Sarah Dodd have done to build the story of Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson’s Shade and Angie in Private Eyes West Coast,” Jocelyn Hamilton, president of television at Lionsgate Canada, said in a statement. “The CW is the perfect network to bring the next chapter of these beloved characters to our audiences.”
Private Eyes West Coast is executive produced by Sean Pillar, Lloyd Segan, Sarah Dodd, Jennifer Kasabian, Jocelyn Hamilton, Darren Giblin and Priestley. Dodd and Kasabian will serve as showrunners.
executives
Matt Catrossard has been named executive vice president of global advertising and partnerships for Radical Entertainment, the company announced Monday. The company said Katrosar’s responsibilities will include overseeing and growing global advertising revenue, strategic partnerships, and the development of an integrated ad tech ecosystem.
“Radial has assembled an extraordinary breadth and depth of library that spans genres and generations, allowing us to connect advertisers with exactly the audiences and content they are looking for. This is a rare position in this market, and one that, despite the size of our business, we are only just beginning to monetize,” Jeff Schultz, CEO of Radial Entertainment, said in a statement. “I have had the privilege of watching Matt translate content scale into market share at CBS, Pluto TV and Paramount. Bringing Matt on board as a global advertising leader is the next step in Radial’s winning strategy.”
“I’m excited to reunite with Jeff at a company built for what’s to come,” Catrosser said in a statement. “The free streaming market is reaching full scale, and Radial has the platform, data and momentum to deliver to advertisers at a level this market has never seen before. My focus is on ensuring our advertising partners can take advantage of that market as soon as possible.”
Mr. Catrossard previously served as Senior Vice President of Global Advertising Sales and Strategy at Fremantle. He also served as vice president of sales at Paramount Global and joined Pluto in 2018, spending 18 years at CBS.
first look
Apple TV has removed the first look of its upcoming dark comedy thriller Maximus Pleasure ranty. The first two half-hour episodes will be released on May 20th, followed by new episodes every Wednesday until July 15th.
Starring Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson, “The Greatest Pleasure Guarantee” follows newly divorced mother Paula (Maslany) as she “falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of extortion, murder, and youth soccer. Convinced that she has witnessed a crime, Paula launches her own investigation, simultaneously struggling with a custody battle and identity crisis. It holds the key to rebuilding her family and sense of self, while potentially unraveling a larger conspiracy.”
The ensemble cast includes Brandon Flynn (“13 Reasons Why”), Murray Bartlett (“The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus”), Jesse Hodges (“Barry”), John Michael Hill (“Elementary”), Charlie Hall (“The Sex Life of a College Girl,” “Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez”), and Chiara Hamagami Goldberg (“Charmed”). “Invasion”), Nora Wallace (“The Strangers: Chapter 2”, “The Strangers: Chapter 3”), Dolly de Leon (“Nine Perfect Strangers”, “Triangle of Sadness”).
Creator, writer, and showrunner David J. Rosen will serve as executive producer, and David Gordon Green will also direct the show. “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” is also executive produced by Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chong for genre films under a first-look deal with Apple TV. Bard Dorros for anonymous content. Counterpart Studio’s Tony Hernandez, Lily Barnes, and Elise Henderson.
trailer
FX has released the trailer for Season 5 of Welcome to Wrexham. The new season will premiere on May 14th on FXX and Hulu.
Rob Mack and Ryan Reynolds return in the popular documentary series as they navigate the management of the world’s third-oldest professional football club. The logline reads: “With a new coach and a permanent home, Wrexham AFC Women’s team continues to compete among the top teams in the Welsh Adlan Premier League and strive to stand out in a field crowded with talented women’s footballers.” “With new players, continued support from the club and fans and building on the foundations we have laid, Wrexham Women are looking to challenge for the top of the league.”
Rob and Ryan teamed up to buy the Red Dragons in 2020 with the hope of “turning the club into an underdog story that the whole world can root for.”
Welcome to Wrexham is executive produced by Mack, Reynolds, Josh Drisco, Brian Rowland, Jeff Luini, Humphrey Kerr, Nicholas Frenkel, George Dewey, and Boardwalk Pictures’ Andrew Freed, Dane Lillegard, Sarina Roma and Andy Thomas. Welcome to Wrexham is produced by More Better Productions, Maximum Effort, 3 Arts Entertainment and Boardwalk Pictures.
Watch the trailer here.
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Brooke Shields stars in the first trailer for “You’re Killing Me,” a new six-episode murder mystery set to air May 18 on Acorn TV.
The series stars and is executive produced by Shields, who plays Allie, a best-selling novelist who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a small New England town. She teams up with an aspiring writer and podcaster played by Amalia Williamson to uncover the truth behind her best friend’s death. Tom Cavanagh co-stars as Jack, a new detective adjusting to life in a close-knit community.
Created by Robin Bernheim, the series blends elements of cozy mystery and character-driven drama, and centers on an unlikely duo of investigators who navigate both personal and professional interests.
“You’re Killing Me” is part of Acorn TV’s annual “Murder Mystery May” programming event, where new titles are released each month.
The show is a co-production between Topsail Entertainment and Shaftesbury. Executive producers include Bernheim, Shields, Michael Volpe, Christina Jennings, and Scott Garvey, with James Genn directing the first two episodes. Additional episodes will be directed by Scott Smith and Paul Fox.
Watch the trailer below.
