CBS has released a first look teaser for “Beyond the Gates,” the first new daytime broadcast soap opera in years, which launches in place of “The Talk” in the new year. Project is the first to come from a CBS Studios/NAACP joint venture.
Per the show’s logline: “‘Beyond the Gates’ is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those who live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have ‘made it’ and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.”
The series, which is created in partnership with P&G Studios, premieres on Feb. 24. It will air weekdays at 2 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT on CBS, and also will stream on Paramount+.
“Beyond the Gates” stars Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin, Marquita Goings, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, Mike Manning, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit.
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The E.W. Scripps Company has hired Adam Harman as senior vice president of programming.
Harman has over 20 years of experience working in media and entertainment, including 11 years at A+E Networks, most recently in the role of vice president of strategy and acquisitions. Before his time at A+E, Harman worked at NBCU’s Style Network and the Hallmark Channel.
He will oversee programming and content acquisition strategy for Scripps’s portfolio of networks including broadcast network Ion.
“As Scripps continues to evolve its content strategy to connect with audiences and advertisers on every platform, Adam is an ideal leader to steer our programming team,” said Keisha Taylor Starr, chief marketing officer and general manager, Scripps Networks. “Adam has the ability to seek out the bold and impactful content consumers crave, and his industry relationships will help Scripps continue delivering it to our audiences wherever they tune-in.”
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The Network has hired producer Hilary Shor as its head of production.
Shor has worked in the industry for over 25 years, producing films like “Children of Men” and “The Paperboy.” She worked with Lee Daniels on “The Deliverance,” “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” and “The Butler” and is a longtime collaborator of Aram Rappaport, founder of The Network.
“I am so thrilled to be officially joining the team at The Network,” Shor said. “Aram and I have collaborated on a number of projects now and I wholeheartedly believe in the approach that he is taking to create premium content that not only speaks to consumers, but allows artists to explore new territory and take a more active role in the creative process.”
Before stepping into her new role at The Network, Shor was president of production for Hit and Run Productions. There, she served as a liaison on Disney animated films like “Tarzan” and “Brother Bear.”