‘Harriet the Spy’ Animated Series Starring Beanie Feldstein, Jane Lynch Set at Apple

The most likely topics pet owners will search for and read about include “can my pet get COVID-19?”, “is my pet overweight?” and “can it eat cheese?”.Other common quandaries include “should I leave the radio on for them?”, “is my pet depressed?” and “why do they break wind so much?”.And “does my pet like me?”, “do I need to brush my pet’s teeth?”, and “what happens if I give my pet chocolate?” are also among the most frequently asked questions.Research into 1,000 pet owners found they’ll typically search for pet-related answers three times a month, spending around an hour reading about their furry, scaled, or winged friend.But one in ten will spend three hours or more a month reading pet stories.Commissioned by digital subscription service Readly, the study found the most popular subject to search for or read is their pet’s general health, scoured for by 59% of owners.Another 44% will check for information on diet or nutrition, while 39% will make a search based on an unusual behaviour.Just under one in ten tend to seek out answers around their pet’s sleeping habits more often than anything else.Behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings said: “No matter what pet you’ve got – from a terrier to a tarantula – you want the best for it.“We are seeing a huge amount of mental energy being put into our pet’s welfare over the last two years, with more people living and working at home alongside their pet.“Pets are at the heart of family life, so it’s only natural that people are wanting to read more in-depth around their pets and be informed as to how to be the best owner possible.

One Direction star Liam Payne has left fans rather perplexed after he seemed to have a different accent at the Oscars ceremony.Appearing on the red carpet, the 28-year-old, who is originally from Wolverhampton, was interviewed by ITV journalist Noel Phillips and was asked his take on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards.But as Liam spoke candidly about his opinions on the situation, fans noticed a distinct difference with his accent.Sharing his thoughts on the conflict, the musician said: "Will Smith actually used to live behind my house, I have the pleasure of knowing his son and daughter very well. We did Men In Black 3 with him."I believe whatever he felt he did, he had the right to do."I also felt there were three losers and one fight."But once the short news clip hit social media, fans couldn't help but share their thoughts on Twitter regarding the star's transformed pronunciation.One person tweeted: "This is the oddest thing I’ve ever seen," followed by a laughing face emoji.Another confused commented: "Who is it? Not that One Direction guy?"A third wrote: "Is he now Welsh? What is going on…"While a fourth added: "What the heck.

More than a quarter of adults have landed themselves in hot water after sending an “unprofessional” email – with emojis considered a serious no-no, according to research.A survey of 2,000 professionals, who use emails for work, revealed the do's and don’ts when it comes to constructing a digital message.A fifth wouldn’t dream of using emojis, while three in ten hate “text speak” in an email.And one in ten will relax their tone of voice with co-workers within the first week of starting a new job.Nearly three-quarters (74%) are happy to take a more candid tone with clients, but when it comes to the “boss” just 57% would do the same.Unfortunately, of those who didn’t take appropriate cautions when emailing, many received an unhappy response – with 22% getting a telling-off from the boss, and one in ten having to write an apology.When asked about the worst thing they’ve ever sent or received over email, one respondent said they sent a fake resignation, while another delivered a message intended for their wife to the boss.Nicole Stevens, spokeswoman for Mailbird, which commissioned the research, said: “Self-awareness when drafting emails has never been more important, and recognising that tone can differ hugely from business to business and person to person.“It does appear there are some concrete things people don't like to receive over email, and things many wouldn't send.“But email, as with all language, evolves over time.

Ukraine and was away from his family in the southern port city of Mariupol when the Russian army invaded its neighbouring country on February 24. Mariupol has since become one of the key battlegrounds of the conflict, with the region sustaining heavy bombing from Putin’s navy, and residents reportedly being forced to drive past dead bodies in their attempts to flee.

Wayne Rooney has detailed how former Manchester United team-mate Carlos Tevez handed him the "biggest disappointment of his life" during a shared trip to the airport. The former England skipper, who has previously earmarked the ex-Argentina forward as his favourite ever Old Trafford team-mate despite spending only two seasons at the club, was seemingly desperate to strike up a rapport off the pitch. Rooney has now explained why that wasn't possible, and admitted that it was a painful moment for him considering how well they could link up during fixtures and firing United to back-to-back Premier League titles and a Champions League triumph.

Emiliano Granada HBO Max has boarded Nikolay Stefanov’s debut feature doc “No Place for You in Our Town” which it is co-producing with Bulgaria’s Smarty Pants Shooter, headed by writer-producer Ralitsa Golemanova.Premiering at Copenhagen’s CPH:DOX, “No Place for You in Our Town” marks HBO Max’s first original from Bulgaria. The film will drop on HBO Max in fall 2022.It revolves around a group of soccer hooligans in Pernik, a mining town in Bulgaria whose industry has slowly decayed since the fall of the Soviet Union.

Naman Ramachandran Disney Plus Hotstar, in association with All3Media International, is readying an Indian adaptation of IFTA-winning series “Blood.”Created by Sophie Petzal, the series starred Adrian Dunbar (“Line of Duty”) and Grainne Keenan (“The Wife”), and is a psychological thriller about familial bonds, memories, and the past’s impact on the present. The Indian adaptation will be under the Hotstar Specials label with Gurmmeet Singh as showrunner and Mihir Desai as director.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAmazon has given a straight-to-series order to an adaptation of David Cronenberg film “Dead Ringers” with Rachel Weisz attached to star and executive produce, Variety has learned.In the original film, which debuted in 1988, Jeremy Irons played twin gynecologists who both begin a relationship with the same woman. In the series version, Weisz will play the double lead role of the Mantle twins.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSeth MacFarlane and Chadwick Boseman are teaming as executive producers on a limited series about the Little Rock Nine that is currently in development at Universal Content Productions (UCP).The untitled series is set in 1957 after the landmark Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLilly Singh is expanding her presence at NBC, with the broadcast network ordering a primetime sketch comedy series from the YouTube star and late-night host.The network has ordered two episodes of “Sketchy Times with Lilly Singh.” The show will see Singh perform in multiple sketches where she will portray every character. Each episode will feature a specific theme and include her Singh’s well-known musical parodies.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterApple is getting into the music competition series space.The streamer has ordered the series “My Kind of Country,” which will feature a global search for country music talent. Per Apple, the series will feature a documentary component as it hunts for “unconventional and extraordinary” country music stars.Adam Blackstone will serve as the musical director on the series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeacock has landed the series reboot of “Clueless” centered on the character Dionne for development, Variety has learned exclusively.The untitled comedy series is described a baby pink and bisexual blue-tinted, tiny sun-glasses wearing, oat milk latte and Adderall-fueled look at what happens when queen bee Cher disappears and her lifelong number two Dionne steps into Cher’s vacant Air Jordans. How does Dionne deal with the pressures of being the new most popular girl in school, while also unraveling the mystery of what happened to her best friend?News of the show’s development was first reported last October, though no network or streaming service was attached at the time.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has ordered a documentary feature based on the life and career of civil rights attorney Ben Crump, Variety has learned.The yet-to-be-titled documentary will be directed and produced by Nadia Hallgren, who recently received two Emmy nominations for her work on Netflix’s Michelle Obama documentary “Becoming.” Kenya Barris will produce via Khalabo Ink Society, while Roger Ross Williams will produce under his One Story Up Productions banner. Lauren Cioffi will also produce, with Geoff Martz executive producing.The doc will examine a number of Crump’s past and current cases, his impact on American civil rights and racial justice, and the toll such work takes on him and his family.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe Comedy Central shows “The Other Two” and “South Side” are moving to HBO Max.In a deal between Comedy Central Productions and the streaming service, the first seasons of both shows will become available on HBO Max in 2021, with future seasons debuting exclusively on HBO Max instead of Comedy Central.In addition, HBO Max will become the exclusive streaming home of the Comedy Central series “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.” The first season is now available on HBO Max. Season 2 will debut on Comedy Central next summer before becoming available on HBO Max.“These ground-breaking and hilarious programs are cultural touchstones and we are excited about the diverse group of comedic voices they will bring to HBO Max.

Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch are taking on some memorable roles!

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsApple TV+ will breathe new life into Louise Fitzhugh’s 1964 children’s book with Harriet the Spy, the first animated adaptation of the iconic children’s novel. The series will star Beanie Feldstein in the titular role, along with Jane Lynch and Lacey Chabert.Written by The Adventures of Pete & Pete co-creator Will McRobb based on Fitzhugh’s book, the newly greenlighted Harriet the Spy is the latest addition to the streamer’s slate of original content for children.Harriet the Spy centers on a curious 11-year-old (Beanie Feldstein) who seeks to learn everything about anything in order to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional writer.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO and Sky are teaming on the co-production “The Baby.”The eight-episode series is described as a darkly comic horror series co-created by Siân Robins-Grace and Lucy Gaymer.  When 38-year-old Natasha is unexpectedly landed with a baby, her life of doing what she wants, when she wants, dramatically implodes. Controlling, manipulative and with violent powers, the baby twists Natasha’s life into a horror show.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA dramatic reboot of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is in the works, Variety has confirmed.It will be based on Morgan Cooper’s viral video that reimagined the NBC comedy series as a drama titled “Bel-Air.” The trailer, which Cooper posted online last year, has racked up over five million views on YouTube alone. Watch it below.The project is currently being shopped to multiple outlets, including HBO Max, which is the streaming home of the original series.Cooper is attached to co-write and direct the project and will also serve as a co-executive producer.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFox Sports Films is set to air “Tua,” a documentary about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Variety has learned exclusively.“Tua is a beloved young star with an incredible story,” said Charlie Dixon, Executive Vice President of Content at Fox Sports. “We like to say, ‘Fox is Football’, and since it’s in our DNA, that means providing the deepest insight into the sport both on and off the field.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMartin Scorsese and his Sikelia Productions banner have signed a first-look film and television deal with Apple.The acclaimed director is currently working with the streamer on the film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which will directed by Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAdria Arjona has been cast in the upcoming Cassian Andor series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed.Arjona joins previously announced series lead Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk, both of whom will reprise their roles from the “Star Wars” film “Rogue One.” Genevieve O’Reilly and Denise Gough are also set to appear in the show, as will Stellan Skarsgard and Kyle Soller. Details on Arjona’s role in the series are being kept under wraps.Reps for Disney did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.Arjona most recently starred in the Netflix action film “6 Underground” and will also appear in the upcoming “Morbius” film opposite Jared Leto.