Amazon Studios Greenlights Three New Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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Amazon Studios Tuesday has greenlit three pilots – I Love Dick, Jean-Claude Van Johnson and The Tick – to series that will debut in 2017.

I Love Dick stars Kevin Bacon and is based on a relationship-themed book of the same name; Jean-Claude Van Johnson stars martial arts actor Jean-Claude Van Damme as a retired undercover private contractor that’s drawn back into the game; and superhero-based The Tick stars Peter Serafinowicz. 

“These pilots were vast in scope, disruptive in tone, challenging in story and sometimes even funny,” said Joe Lewis, head of half-hour series for Amazon Studios in a statement. “It’s rewarding to see customers embrace them in such a huge way. We can’t wait to premiere these series next year on Prime Video.”

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.