Dawn Wilkinson, who has partly directed the third season of drama series ‘Step Up’, has shared that the show features stories which are socially relevant but at the same time, they are very entertaining and engage the audience on an emotional plane.
Commenting on the storyline of the show Dawn, who has directed five of the season’s ten episodes said: “I love the way the characters are written, and Holly (showrunner) has created storylines where there are parallels between the characters. The stories are socially relevant but still entertaining and that engages an audience; makes them want to watch and makes them feel for the characters.”
Based on the cult film, ‘Step Up’, this series follows the drama, scandalous romance, and rivalries told through the intersection of the worlds of music and dance within a highly sought-after performance empire.
“I’ve always felt like that is the best way of storytelling.
Commenting on the storyline of the show Dawn, who has directed five of the season’s ten episodes said: “I love the way the characters are written, and Holly (showrunner) has created storylines where there are parallels between the characters. The stories are socially relevant but still entertaining and that engages an audience; makes them want to watch and makes them feel for the characters.”
Based on the cult film, ‘Step Up’, this series follows the drama, scandalous romance, and rivalries told through the intersection of the worlds of music and dance within a highly sought-after performance empire.
“I’ve always felt like that is the best way of storytelling.
- 12/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
It looks like High Water is closed for good this time. Starz has cancelled the Step Up series, so there won't be a fourth season. The third season is currently airing on Sunday nights on the cable channel.
A dramatic series, the Step Up TV show (formerly titled Step Up: High Water) stars Rebbi Rosie, Keiynan Lonsdale, Enrique Murciano, Terayle Hill, Christina Milian, Ne-Yo, Faizon Love, Jade Chynoweth, Carlito Olivero, Terrence Green, Eric Graise, Tricia Helfer, Kendra Oyesanya. The drama follows the students and faculty of the prestigious and cutthroat High Water Performing Art School in Atlanta. It's a next-level incubator for new artistic talent, where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions collide in and out of the halls. High Water founder and megastar In season three, Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) faces criminal charges, financial ruin, and powerful...
A dramatic series, the Step Up TV show (formerly titled Step Up: High Water) stars Rebbi Rosie, Keiynan Lonsdale, Enrique Murciano, Terayle Hill, Christina Milian, Ne-Yo, Faizon Love, Jade Chynoweth, Carlito Olivero, Terrence Green, Eric Graise, Tricia Helfer, Kendra Oyesanya. The drama follows the students and faculty of the prestigious and cutthroat High Water Performing Art School in Atlanta. It's a next-level incubator for new artistic talent, where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions collide in and out of the halls. High Water founder and megastar In season three, Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) faces criminal charges, financial ruin, and powerful...
- 12/14/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Starz has canceled the “Step Up’ series after just one season on the network, Variety has confirmed.
Produced by Lionsgate TV, the first two seasons of the show were released on YouTube. Starz revived the show in 2020 after it was left in limbo when YouTube took a step back from producing original scripted content. At the time, news of the move seemed a sensible transition considering that Lionsgate is Starz’ parent company.
According to the series description, the musical drama followed the students and faculty of High Water, “an incubator for new artistic talent where founder Sage Odom (Ne-yo) and his partner Collette Jones (Christina Milian) struggle to maintain their empire.”
In Season 3, viewers witnessed Sage, Colette and their relationship challenged as they faced criminal charges, financial ruin, and powerful political enemies who wanted to destroy Sage and High Water. The Season 3 finale, which will now serve as the series finale,...
Produced by Lionsgate TV, the first two seasons of the show were released on YouTube. Starz revived the show in 2020 after it was left in limbo when YouTube took a step back from producing original scripted content. At the time, news of the move seemed a sensible transition considering that Lionsgate is Starz’ parent company.
According to the series description, the musical drama followed the students and faculty of High Water, “an incubator for new artistic talent where founder Sage Odom (Ne-yo) and his partner Collette Jones (Christina Milian) struggle to maintain their empire.”
In Season 3, viewers witnessed Sage, Colette and their relationship challenged as they faced criminal charges, financial ruin, and powerful political enemies who wanted to destroy Sage and High Water. The Season 3 finale, which will now serve as the series finale,...
- 12/13/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Step Up, which originally aired on YouTube Red (remember that?) before relocating to Starz, has been canceled after three seasons, TVLine has confirmed.
Inspired by the film franchise of the same name, the Step Up TV series was set at High Water, “a next level incubator for new artistic talent, where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions collide in and out of the halls,” per the show’s official description.
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“High Water founder and megastar Sage Odom faces criminal charges,...
Inspired by the film franchise of the same name, the Step Up TV series was set at High Water, “a next level incubator for new artistic talent, where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions collide in and out of the halls,” per the show’s official description.
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- 12/13/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Starz has released the official trailer for Season 3 of its hit drama series Step Up, which gives us the first look at Christina Milian as Collette Jones, the role originated by the late Naya Rivera.
Starz also announced the third season of the series, inspired by the Lionsgate film franchise, will launch on Tuesday, October 16.
In addition to Milian, Ne-Yo returns for Season 3 in his co-starring role as Sage Odom. Series also stars Faizon Love, Eric Graise, Terayle Hill, Enrique Murciano and Tricia Helfer.
The hit franchise follows the drama, scandalous romance, betrayals and rivalries told through the intersection of the worlds of music and dance within a highly sought-after performance empire.
Here’s the logline: “Welcome to High Water – a next level incubator for new artistic talent, where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions collide in and out of the halls of the headquarters. As the label’s talent roster grows,...
Starz also announced the third season of the series, inspired by the Lionsgate film franchise, will launch on Tuesday, October 16.
In addition to Milian, Ne-Yo returns for Season 3 in his co-starring role as Sage Odom. Series also stars Faizon Love, Eric Graise, Terayle Hill, Enrique Murciano and Tricia Helfer.
The hit franchise follows the drama, scandalous romance, betrayals and rivalries told through the intersection of the worlds of music and dance within a highly sought-after performance empire.
Here’s the logline: “Welcome to High Water – a next level incubator for new artistic talent, where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions collide in and out of the halls of the headquarters. As the label’s talent roster grows,...
- 9/17/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Step Up is stepping back inside the halls of High Water, and this time, the drama — and dance moves — will be hotter than ever before.
The franchise’s third season (which premieres Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10/9c on Starz) will continue unraveling the betrayals, romances and rivalries of High Water, the cutthroat and highly sought-after performing arts school that serves as an incubator for new talent. “As the label’s roster grows, High Water founder and megastar Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) faces murder charges, financial ruin and powerful political enemies,” reads the official description. “His partner in business and in love, Collette Jones...
The franchise’s third season (which premieres Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10/9c on Starz) will continue unraveling the betrayals, romances and rivalries of High Water, the cutthroat and highly sought-after performing arts school that serves as an incubator for new talent. “As the label’s roster grows, High Water founder and megastar Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) faces murder charges, financial ruin and powerful political enemies,” reads the official description. “His partner in business and in love, Collette Jones...
- 9/17/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The reimagined Step Up series is starting to take shape at Starz.
The premium cabler announced today that Rebbi Rosie, whose credits include dancing with the likes of Beyonce, Pharrell, J. Lo and Nicki Minaj, has joined the cast of the series along with new series regular cast members Keiynan Lonsdale, and Power alum Enrique Murciano.
Additionally, returning favorite Terayle Hill has been upped to series regular.
Step Up is produced for Starz by Lionsgate Television.
Beginning March 5, the first two seasons of the hit series will be available on Starz across all platforms and airing on Starz Fridays at 8Pm Et/Pt.
Inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, the series centers on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Art School.
Collette is the Queen of High Water, and Sage Odom’s partner in art,...
The premium cabler announced today that Rebbi Rosie, whose credits include dancing with the likes of Beyonce, Pharrell, J. Lo and Nicki Minaj, has joined the cast of the series along with new series regular cast members Keiynan Lonsdale, and Power alum Enrique Murciano.
Additionally, returning favorite Terayle Hill has been upped to series regular.
Step Up is produced for Starz by Lionsgate Television.
Beginning March 5, the first two seasons of the hit series will be available on Starz across all platforms and airing on Starz Fridays at 8Pm Et/Pt.
Inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, the series centers on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Art School.
Collette is the Queen of High Water, and Sage Odom’s partner in art,...
- 2/23/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Starz has recast the role of Tal Baker for its “Step Up” TV series. The cable channel said Tuesday that Petrice Jones, the actor who played the part when the show’s first two seasons aired on YouTube, will be replaced by Keiynan Lonsdale.
Jones took a series regular role on a different show, so he was not available for the new season of “Step Up,” which was picked up by Starz in May 2020 after the show, formerly known as “Step Up: High Water,” was canceled at YouTube, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.
Per Starz’ character description, “Once an outcast from Ohio, taken from his mother and dropped in the tough streets of Atlanta. Tal faced persecution for his eccentricities, his sexuality and his refusal to submit to the expectations of others. Dancing his way into High Water, literally, beaten and bloodied, Tal became the pride of Sage Odom...
Jones took a series regular role on a different show, so he was not available for the new season of “Step Up,” which was picked up by Starz in May 2020 after the show, formerly known as “Step Up: High Water,” was canceled at YouTube, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.
Per Starz’ character description, “Once an outcast from Ohio, taken from his mother and dropped in the tough streets of Atlanta. Tal faced persecution for his eccentricities, his sexuality and his refusal to submit to the expectations of others. Dancing his way into High Water, literally, beaten and bloodied, Tal became the pride of Sage Odom...
- 2/23/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Onetime Flash speedster Keiynan Lonsdale, TV vet Enrique Murciano and dancer Rebbi Rosie are among the latest cast additions to Starz‘s Season 3 re-imaging of the Step Up series.
Additionally, Terayle Hill has been upped to series regular in the role of Marquise.
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Inspired by the Step Up film franchise, the series centers on Sage Odom...
Additionally, Terayle Hill has been upped to series regular in the role of Marquise.
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Inspired by the Step Up film franchise, the series centers on Sage Odom...
- 2/23/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Stars: Chad Michael Murray, Sydne Mikelle, Tanner Buchanan, Jason Genao, Emery Kelly, Jade Chynoweth, Tyler Christopher, Anton Starkman, Chuck Meré, Juli Tapken, Candice Michele Barley | Written by Jeff Wild | Directed by Sean Olson
“As soon as we get to this place, we’re enemies.”
Imagine a family film with vague likenesses to both Willy Wonka and the Goosebumps series, that manages to strike many chords of relevancy in a digital world… You have Max Winslow and the House of Secrets.
Atticus Virtue (Chad Michael Murray) is a billionaire tech genius – Max Winslow opens with a series of newscasts, almost in propaganda form, celebrating the life and career of this individual. But he isn’t the main character. In fact, there are at least five characters with greater importance. Maxine Winslow (Sydne Mikelle) – the titular character – is one of five lucky, but quite varied teens, fortunate enough to be selected to...
“As soon as we get to this place, we’re enemies.”
Imagine a family film with vague likenesses to both Willy Wonka and the Goosebumps series, that manages to strike many chords of relevancy in a digital world… You have Max Winslow and the House of Secrets.
Atticus Virtue (Chad Michael Murray) is a billionaire tech genius – Max Winslow opens with a series of newscasts, almost in propaganda form, celebrating the life and career of this individual. But he isn’t the main character. In fact, there are at least five characters with greater importance. Maxine Winslow (Sydne Mikelle) – the titular character – is one of five lucky, but quite varied teens, fortunate enough to be selected to...
- 2/15/2021
- by Dom Hastings
- Nerdly
Starz is moving ahead with its planned revival of the Step Up TV series.
The premium cabler has now announced that it has recast the role of Colette, which the late Naya Rivera originated.
Rivera died last July following a tragic drowning incident at Lake Piru.
She was 33.
Actress and singer Christina Milian has been tapped to succeed Rivera on the third season of the series.
"Naya's death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning," Step Up series creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen said in a statement Monday.
"It was almost impossible to consider there could be someone so graceful and loving who could both help us honor our loss, while also bringing a deep reservoir of talent to our show, in so many areas."
"Christina is an exceptional human and a dazzling performer and we are so happy she has joined our family.
The premium cabler has now announced that it has recast the role of Colette, which the late Naya Rivera originated.
Rivera died last July following a tragic drowning incident at Lake Piru.
She was 33.
Actress and singer Christina Milian has been tapped to succeed Rivera on the third season of the series.
"Naya's death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning," Step Up series creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen said in a statement Monday.
"It was almost impossible to consider there could be someone so graceful and loving who could both help us honor our loss, while also bringing a deep reservoir of talent to our show, in so many areas."
"Christina is an exceptional human and a dazzling performer and we are so happy she has joined our family.
- 2/8/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
After what a source describes as “careful consideration,” Step Up has decided to recast the role of Collette in the wake of original portrayer Naya Rivera‘s tragic death. Actress-singer-dwts alum Christina Milian will take over the part when the series jumps to Starz for its third season.
Rivera died last July following a drowning accident at California’s Lake Piru. She was 33.
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Rivera died last July following a drowning accident at California’s Lake Piru. She was 33.
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- 2/8/2021
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Grammy-nominated actress and singer Christina Milian has been tapped for the lead role originated by the late Naya Rivera in the new installment of Starz’s Step Up drama series. Milian will portray Collette in the series, which hails from creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen, Starz and Lionsgate Television. The series began filming in Atlanta this month. Starz will air the first two seasons of the series, which originally aired on YouTube with Rivera as Collette, beginning Friday, March 5 across all platforms.
In addition to Milian, Ne-Yo returns in his co-starring role as Sage Odom, along with returning series regulars Faizon Love (Uncle Al), Jade Chynoweth (Odalie), Carlito Olivero (Davis), Terrence Green (Rigo), Eric Graise (King), and Kendra Oyesanya (Poppy) and previously announced Tricia Helfer (Erin) who joins the cast in a series regular role.
“I am so excited to join the Step Up family,” said Milian.
In addition to Milian, Ne-Yo returns in his co-starring role as Sage Odom, along with returning series regulars Faizon Love (Uncle Al), Jade Chynoweth (Odalie), Carlito Olivero (Davis), Terrence Green (Rigo), Eric Graise (King), and Kendra Oyesanya (Poppy) and previously announced Tricia Helfer (Erin) who joins the cast in a series regular role.
“I am so excited to join the Step Up family,” said Milian.
- 2/8/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Christina Milian, the actor and Grammy-nominated singer, has joined the cast of Starz’s “Step Up” series, taking over the role originally played by Naya Rivera, who died in July 2020.
Milian will play Collette, the character Rivera originated in the series’ first two seasons as a YouTube original scripted show.
Starz acquired the series, inspired by the popular “Step Up” dance franchise, in May 2020. Filming for a third season began in Atlanta this month. The previous two seasons will be available on Starz’s platforms beginning March 5, and episodes will air on Starz Fridays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt that same day.
“I am so excited to join the ‘Step Up’ family,” said Milian in a statement. “I know I have massive shoes to fill. Naya was incredible. I hope to honor Naya, her family, friends and fans with a great performance.”
The “Step Up” series stars Faizon Love, Jade Chynoweth,...
Milian will play Collette, the character Rivera originated in the series’ first two seasons as a YouTube original scripted show.
Starz acquired the series, inspired by the popular “Step Up” dance franchise, in May 2020. Filming for a third season began in Atlanta this month. The previous two seasons will be available on Starz’s platforms beginning March 5, and episodes will air on Starz Fridays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt that same day.
“I am so excited to join the ‘Step Up’ family,” said Milian in a statement. “I know I have massive shoes to fill. Naya was incredible. I hope to honor Naya, her family, friends and fans with a great performance.”
The “Step Up” series stars Faizon Love, Jade Chynoweth,...
- 2/8/2021
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Christina Milian has been cast in the leading role of Collette for Starz’s “Step Up” TV series, a part originally played by the late Naya Rivera, the pay TV channel said Monday.
Rivera played the character in the former YouTube series’ first two seasons, and was set to continue on with the project when it was picked up at Starz for a third. Following Rivera’s tragic death at the age of 33 last July in a drowning accident, an individual with knowledge said the team decided to recast the role with the support of the cast, producers and Rivera’s family.
Showrunners considered a wide variety of factors, including the highly serialized nature of the show and the fact that Collette is so central to the storytelling before making the decision.
“Naya’s death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning,” “Step Up...
Rivera played the character in the former YouTube series’ first two seasons, and was set to continue on with the project when it was picked up at Starz for a third. Following Rivera’s tragic death at the age of 33 last July in a drowning accident, an individual with knowledge said the team decided to recast the role with the support of the cast, producers and Rivera’s family.
Showrunners considered a wide variety of factors, including the highly serialized nature of the show and the fact that Collette is so central to the storytelling before making the decision.
“Naya’s death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning,” “Step Up...
- 2/8/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Step Up has found a new home.
Starz is resuscitating the TV adaptation of the hit movie franchise a year after being canceled by Youtube Premium.
The news is somewhat surprising, especially when you consider that the show seemingly faded away following its cancellation.
10 new episodes have been ordered of the seies from creator and executive producer Holly Sorenson and Lionsgate Television.
Characters from the previous season are slated to return, while a slew of new characters are set to enter the series as it expands its world in the move to Starz.
The series is inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, and on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Arts School and Collette (Naya Rivera), his partner in High Water and in life.
The upcoming season will see Sage, Colette...
Starz is resuscitating the TV adaptation of the hit movie franchise a year after being canceled by Youtube Premium.
The news is somewhat surprising, especially when you consider that the show seemingly faded away following its cancellation.
10 new episodes have been ordered of the seies from creator and executive producer Holly Sorenson and Lionsgate Television.
Characters from the previous season are slated to return, while a slew of new characters are set to enter the series as it expands its world in the move to Starz.
The series is inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, and on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Arts School and Collette (Naya Rivera), his partner in High Water and in life.
The upcoming season will see Sage, Colette...
- 5/28/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Step Up: High Water has danced its way out of the TV graveyard: The drama series has been picked up at Starz for Season 3, after getting cancelled at YouTube in 2019.
The third season will consist of 10 episodes, which will bring back several popular characters from the show’s first two seasons, while “expanding the scope and storytelling.” Additionally, Tricia Helfer (Lucifer) has joined the cast as a character named Erin.
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“[Series creator] Holly [Sorensen] and...
The third season will consist of 10 episodes, which will bring back several popular characters from the show’s first two seasons, while “expanding the scope and storytelling.” Additionally, Tricia Helfer (Lucifer) has joined the cast as a character named Erin.
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- 5/28/2020
- TVLine.com
Starz is resuscitating the Step Up dance drama series following its cancellation last year on YouTube.
The premium cabler has ordered a 10-episode new season of the series from creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen and Lionsgate Television. The series will feature popular characters from previous seasons, while expanding the scope and storytelling as a Starz Original series.
“Holly and her team have created a new and dynamic iteration of the series that captures the hallmarks that have made the ‘Step Up’ franchise so successful and elevates the storytelling for the premium, global audience,” said Christina Davis, President, Original Programming for Starz. “This, coupled with the worldwide appeal of the multi-talented, multicultural cast, will make this series a great addition to our slate.”
Inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, the series centers on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary...
The premium cabler has ordered a 10-episode new season of the series from creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen and Lionsgate Television. The series will feature popular characters from previous seasons, while expanding the scope and storytelling as a Starz Original series.
“Holly and her team have created a new and dynamic iteration of the series that captures the hallmarks that have made the ‘Step Up’ franchise so successful and elevates the storytelling for the premium, global audience,” said Christina Davis, President, Original Programming for Starz. “This, coupled with the worldwide appeal of the multi-talented, multicultural cast, will make this series a great addition to our slate.”
Inspired by the Step Up Lionsgate film franchise that grossed over $600 million at the worldwide box office, the series centers on Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) as the legendary...
- 5/28/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Step Up” TV series is moving to Starz after its cancellation at YouTube, the premium cable network announced on Thursday.
Previously titled “Step Up: High Water,” the series will be reimagined and renamed in its move to Starz, with the existing cast and series creator Holly Sorenson remaining on board. According to the network, the new installment will take “a new premium approach” and will feature “many popular characters from previous seasons of the series, while expanding the scope and storytelling.”
Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”) will join the cast for Season 3, starring alongside Ne-Yo and Naya Rivera and returning series regulars including Petrice Jones, Faizon Love, Marcus Mitchell, Jade Chynoweth, Carlito Olivero, Terrence Green, Eric Graise and Kendra Oyesanya.
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“Step Up: High Water” previously ran for two seasons as a YouTube Original. The Lionsgate Television...
Previously titled “Step Up: High Water,” the series will be reimagined and renamed in its move to Starz, with the existing cast and series creator Holly Sorenson remaining on board. According to the network, the new installment will take “a new premium approach” and will feature “many popular characters from previous seasons of the series, while expanding the scope and storytelling.”
Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”) will join the cast for Season 3, starring alongside Ne-Yo and Naya Rivera and returning series regulars including Petrice Jones, Faizon Love, Marcus Mitchell, Jade Chynoweth, Carlito Olivero, Terrence Green, Eric Graise and Kendra Oyesanya.
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“Step Up: High Water” previously ran for two seasons as a YouTube Original. The Lionsgate Television...
- 5/28/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
After two seasons on YouTube, the series version of “Step Up” has been picked up by Starz, Variety has learned.
The new season will continue to hail from series creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen and Lionsgate Television. News of of the move makes a lot of sense given that Lionsgate is Starz’ parent company. The series was canceled by YouTube as part of the online subscription service’s retreat from scripted fare.
“Holly and her team have created a new and dynamic iteration of the series that captures the hallmarks that have made the ‘Step Up’ franchise so successful and elevates the storytelling for the premium, global audience,” said Christina Davis, president of original programming for Starz. “This, coupled with the worldwide appeal of the multi-talented, multicultural cast, will make this series a great addition to our slate.”
Inspired by the Lionsgate film franchise of the same name, “Step Up...
The new season will continue to hail from series creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen and Lionsgate Television. News of of the move makes a lot of sense given that Lionsgate is Starz’ parent company. The series was canceled by YouTube as part of the online subscription service’s retreat from scripted fare.
“Holly and her team have created a new and dynamic iteration of the series that captures the hallmarks that have made the ‘Step Up’ franchise so successful and elevates the storytelling for the premium, global audience,” said Christina Davis, president of original programming for Starz. “This, coupled with the worldwide appeal of the multi-talented, multicultural cast, will make this series a great addition to our slate.”
Inspired by the Lionsgate film franchise of the same name, “Step Up...
- 5/28/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
TriCoast Worldwide has secured world sales for multi-award winning director Sean Olson’s family sci-fi thriller, Max Winslow and the House of Secrets (2019), launching at the upcoming Efm.
Written by Jeff Wild and produced by SkipStone Pictures’ Johnny Remo, Max Winslow and the House of Secrets (… a sci-fi thriller for the entire family done right” – Film Threat) follows five teenagers who compete to win a mansion owned by a billionaire scientist. But to win, the teens must face-off against a super computer who controls the mansion.
Starring Chad Michael Murray, Marina Sirtis, Tanner Buchanan, Jade Chynoweth (Step Up High Water) and Sydne Mikelle (The Thinning: New World Order), Max Winslow and the House of Secrets is simultaneously uplifting, comedic and frightening, taking viewers down the adventurous paths of riddles, technology and working together.
Max Winslow and the House of Secrets will continue its successful run on the film festival circuit.
Written by Jeff Wild and produced by SkipStone Pictures’ Johnny Remo, Max Winslow and the House of Secrets (… a sci-fi thriller for the entire family done right” – Film Threat) follows five teenagers who compete to win a mansion owned by a billionaire scientist. But to win, the teens must face-off against a super computer who controls the mansion.
Starring Chad Michael Murray, Marina Sirtis, Tanner Buchanan, Jade Chynoweth (Step Up High Water) and Sydne Mikelle (The Thinning: New World Order), Max Winslow and the House of Secrets is simultaneously uplifting, comedic and frightening, taking viewers down the adventurous paths of riddles, technology and working together.
Max Winslow and the House of Secrets will continue its successful run on the film festival circuit.
- 2/26/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The finalists for the 11th annual Shorty Awards are out, honoring the best of social media by recognizing the influencers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Musically and more.
Past winners include Taylor Swift, Tyler Oakley, Casey Neistat, Hannibal Buress, Malala Yousafzai, Jenna Marbles, J.K. Rowling, Adele, and DJ Khaled.
The Shorty Awards winners will be honored at a ceremony in New York City on Sunday, May 5. The location has not been revealed.
Winners are chosen through a combination of votes from the public on the shortyawards.com website and scores given by the Real Time Academy, a coalition of social media industryites in technology, journalism, business and culture. The Academy is responsible for shaping the criteria and rules of the Shorty Awards and for selecting winners and honorees.
Gregory Galant, Shorty Awards co-founder and MuckRack CEO, said this year’s nominees have “shown how social media and the Internet...
Past winners include Taylor Swift, Tyler Oakley, Casey Neistat, Hannibal Buress, Malala Yousafzai, Jenna Marbles, J.K. Rowling, Adele, and DJ Khaled.
The Shorty Awards winners will be honored at a ceremony in New York City on Sunday, May 5. The location has not been revealed.
Winners are chosen through a combination of votes from the public on the shortyawards.com website and scores given by the Real Time Academy, a coalition of social media industryites in technology, journalism, business and culture. The Academy is responsible for shaping the criteria and rules of the Shorty Awards and for selecting winners and honorees.
Gregory Galant, Shorty Awards co-founder and MuckRack CEO, said this year’s nominees have “shown how social media and the Internet...
- 3/12/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
It might take you a little bit of searching to find her but once you do Jade Chynoweth will likely stand out in your mind’s eye not just because she is physically appealing but also because she’s just that awesome when it comes to what she does. She’s a dancer that’s also an actor and has managed to excel at both despite the fact that she’s split her focus between them and become more of a jack of many trades but master of only a few. There’s no insult there, she’s been great at some things she does and absolutely
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- 8/20/2018
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
YouTube has ordered a second season of the popular dance drama series Step Up: High Water from Lionsgate.
Series regulars Naya Rivera (Glee) and Faizon Love are set to return in the second season of the 10-episode, hourlong series. Production begins this fall for premiere on YouTube Premium in 2019.
Created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen, Step Up: High Water is based on the film franchise that grossed $650 million at the global box office. Since its debut on January 31, the first episode of Step Up: High Water has generated over 22 million views.
In season one, the series focuses on several ambitious young dancers in a contemporary performing arts school in Atlanta. Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) is the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Arts School. Collette (Rivera), is a former dancer turned High Water administrator whose passion...
Series regulars Naya Rivera (Glee) and Faizon Love are set to return in the second season of the 10-episode, hourlong series. Production begins this fall for premiere on YouTube Premium in 2019.
Created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen, Step Up: High Water is based on the film franchise that grossed $650 million at the global box office. Since its debut on January 31, the first episode of Step Up: High Water has generated over 22 million views.
In season one, the series focuses on several ambitious young dancers in a contemporary performing arts school in Atlanta. Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) is the legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Arts School. Collette (Rivera), is a former dancer turned High Water administrator whose passion...
- 5/22/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Dance drama series “Step Up: High Water” has been renewed for a second season at YouTube Premium, formerly YouTube Red.
Series regulars Naya Rivera and Faizon Love are set to return for the second season, which will consist of 10 hour-long episodes. Production begins on Season 2 in the fall with a debut slated for 2019.
The series is produced by Lionsgate and created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Meredith Milton, all producers of the original “Step Up” films, executive produced Season 1, along with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, who both co-starred in the original Step Up film. All will be returning to executive produce for the second season.
“With ‘Step Up: High Water,’ we wanted to create a dramatic series that reflects the world where the YouTube audience lives — it’s diverse, vibrant and authentic. The energy from the talented teams in front of and...
Series regulars Naya Rivera and Faizon Love are set to return for the second season, which will consist of 10 hour-long episodes. Production begins on Season 2 in the fall with a debut slated for 2019.
The series is produced by Lionsgate and created and executive produced by showrunner Holly Sorensen. Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Meredith Milton, all producers of the original “Step Up” films, executive produced Season 1, along with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, who both co-starred in the original Step Up film. All will be returning to executive produce for the second season.
“With ‘Step Up: High Water,’ we wanted to create a dramatic series that reflects the world where the YouTube audience lives — it’s diverse, vibrant and authentic. The energy from the talented teams in front of and...
- 5/22/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Naya Rivera is back in the classroom in a whole new role, and People has the exclusive first look.
The 31-year-old Glee actress is transitioning from student to teacher in Step Up: High Water, the new 10-episode YouTube Red series based on the Step Up film franchise.
Executive produced by original Step Up stars (and real-life couple!) Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum as well as Step Up director Adam Shankman, Step Up: High Water turns the spotlight on a contemporary performing arts school in Atlanta and the lives of several ambitious young dancers.
Rivera plays school administrator Collette Jones in the show,...
The 31-year-old Glee actress is transitioning from student to teacher in Step Up: High Water, the new 10-episode YouTube Red series based on the Step Up film franchise.
Executive produced by original Step Up stars (and real-life couple!) Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum as well as Step Up director Adam Shankman, Step Up: High Water turns the spotlight on a contemporary performing arts school in Atlanta and the lives of several ambitious young dancers.
Rivera plays school administrator Collette Jones in the show,...
- 1/31/2018
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Little Mix recently released the music video for their latest single "No More Sad Songs," but it's one of their other upbeat tracks, "Touch," that gets a whole new life with this incredible dance routine. Related:You'll Be Able to Feel This "Stay" Dance Routine in Your Bones Choreographer Brian Friedman shared the video to YouTube on Wednesday, showing a group of talented dancers - including two of our favorites, Jade Chynoweth and Maddie Ziegler - busting out their best moves (including gymnastics!) to lyrics like, "Just a touch of your love is enough / To knock me off of my feet all week." The song also got the Ed Sheeran treatment in early March; the singer covered "Touch" for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, and his version had us unbuttoning our shirt. Related:Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" Suddenly Sounds Sexier When You Watch This Dance Routine Watch the video above now,...
- 3/30/2017
- by Brittney Stephens
- Popsugar.com
Spoiler:
This interview with John Pyper-Ferguson features details about Tex's return to The Last Ship in its latest episode, 'Legacy,' as well as the remainder of the current third season.
Parting ways with a unique character on one of cable television’s most compelling drama series is always a challenge for loyal fans. But audiences can be rewarded for their patience of being separated from their beloved protagonist when the quirky hero’s return benefits the overall scope of the story.
Viewers of TNT's acclaimed action show, The Last Ship, have been compensated for the departure of celebrated character, Ken "Tex" Nolan, during the first 10 episodes of The Last Ship Season 3.
The former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier officially returns on The Last Ship Season 3 Episode 11, "Legacy."
The reemergence of Tex, who's played by John Pyper-Ferguson, comes after fans were first given a preview of his arrival when...
This interview with John Pyper-Ferguson features details about Tex's return to The Last Ship in its latest episode, 'Legacy,' as well as the remainder of the current third season.
Parting ways with a unique character on one of cable television’s most compelling drama series is always a challenge for loyal fans. But audiences can be rewarded for their patience of being separated from their beloved protagonist when the quirky hero’s return benefits the overall scope of the story.
Viewers of TNT's acclaimed action show, The Last Ship, have been compensated for the departure of celebrated character, Ken "Tex" Nolan, during the first 10 episodes of The Last Ship Season 3.
The former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier officially returns on The Last Ship Season 3 Episode 11, "Legacy."
The reemergence of Tex, who's played by John Pyper-Ferguson, comes after fans were first given a preview of his arrival when...
- 8/29/2016
- by Karen Benardello
- TVfanatic
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