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Cartoon Network adds live-action series

By Nellie Andreeva Fri Nov 6, 1:21 AM ET

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Cartoon Network has picked up its first two original scripted live-action series: "Tower Prep" and "Unnatural History."

The cable network has ordered 13 episodes of each hour-long show, with production slated to begin in January.

Cartoon Network's transition from all-animated fare to a new emphasis on live-action series and movies was front and center during its "upfront" presentation to advertisers in March, when "Tower Prep" (then called "Prepped") and "History" were announced as the network's first live-action scripted pilots.

Action thriller "Tower Prep" centers on a rebellious teen (Drew Van Acker) who is trapped at a mysterious prep school for students with "unique potential." Action mystery "History" centers on a high school student (Kevin G. Schmidt) with exceptional skills acquired through years of globe-trotting with his anthropologist parents. He and his smooth-talking cousin (Jordan Gavaris) find themselves wrapped up in mysteries revolving around the national museum.

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