Disney Channel Sets New Series Pilot

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Disney Channel will turn to Lizzie McGuire creator Terri Minsky to create a new series pilot for the tween-targeted network.

The new untitled pilot will star actress Peyton Elizabeth Lee as a young 13-year old who’s life gets turned upside down when her troubled older high school dropout sister returns home looking to start over.

Minsky, whose popular Lizzie McGuire series starring Hilary Duff aired on Disney Channel from 2001-2004, and Michelle Manning (Teen Beach 2) will serve as executive producers, according to Disney. 

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.