The History Channel and Sylvester Stallone are working together on a new police drama series that’s set in New York City in the early 1900s. The series is called Tenderloin, and Stallone will produce and direct several episodes of the series.
The series “revolves around the true story of Charles Becker, a corrupt New York City cop who led the Strong-Arm Squad tasked with trying to keep order in a neighborhood overrun with ethnic gangs in the Tammany Hall era of New York politics. Becker wound up becoming the first — and to date only — police officer to face the death penalty for murder.”
Damn! That certainly sounds like it’s going to be an intense series and something that I know I’ll want to watch. It’s also a perfect project for Stallone to be a part of, and it’s cool that he’ll be bringing his...
The series “revolves around the true story of Charles Becker, a corrupt New York City cop who led the Strong-Arm Squad tasked with trying to keep order in a neighborhood overrun with ethnic gangs in the Tammany Hall era of New York politics. Becker wound up becoming the first — and to date only — police officer to face the death penalty for murder.”
Damn! That certainly sounds like it’s going to be an intense series and something that I know I’ll want to watch. It’s also a perfect project for Stallone to be a part of, and it’s cool that he’ll be bringing his...
- 4/1/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
As part of A+E Networks’ suite of upfront announcements, History said it is teaming with Sylvester Stallone to develop the drama series The Tenderloin (working title).
The show comes from A+E Studios in association with Balboa Productions. Stallone, who has seen a career resurgence in recent years thanks to the Creed extensions of the Rocky saga, will executive produce and direct multiple episodes. Stephen Kay, whose credits include Sons of Anarchy and The Shield, is set to write the pilot.
The Tenderloin is based on the true story of Charles Becker. A New York cop at the turn of the century, Becker led the Strong-Arm Squad, tasked with going to war with the Italian, Jewish and Irish gangs in a violent New York City neighborhood called The Tenderloin. As the official logline has it: Becker and his squad were dirty cops but at the same time tried to impose order...
The show comes from A+E Studios in association with Balboa Productions. Stallone, who has seen a career resurgence in recent years thanks to the Creed extensions of the Rocky saga, will executive produce and direct multiple episodes. Stephen Kay, whose credits include Sons of Anarchy and The Shield, is set to write the pilot.
The Tenderloin is based on the true story of Charles Becker. A New York cop at the turn of the century, Becker led the Strong-Arm Squad, tasked with going to war with the Italian, Jewish and Irish gangs in a violent New York City neighborhood called The Tenderloin. As the official logline has it: Becker and his squad were dirty cops but at the same time tried to impose order...
- 3/27/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
History has teamed with Sylvester Stallone to develop “Tenderloin,” a police drama set in New York in the early 1900s.
Stallone is set to executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series through his Balboa Productions and A+E Studios. “Sons of Anarchy” alum Stephen Kay is penning the pilot.
“Tenderloin” was part of a number of projects History unveiled Wednesday night at A+E Networks’ upfront presentation at New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center.
The series revolves around the true story of Charles Becker, a corrupt New York City cop who lead the Strong-Arm Squad tasked with trying to keep order in a neighborhood overrun with ethnic gangs in the Tammany Hall era of New York politics. Becker wound up becoming the first — and to date only — police officer to face the death penalty for murder.
“This is a passion project for Sylvester, who has discovered new facts on...
Stallone is set to executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series through his Balboa Productions and A+E Studios. “Sons of Anarchy” alum Stephen Kay is penning the pilot.
“Tenderloin” was part of a number of projects History unveiled Wednesday night at A+E Networks’ upfront presentation at New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center.
The series revolves around the true story of Charles Becker, a corrupt New York City cop who lead the Strong-Arm Squad tasked with trying to keep order in a neighborhood overrun with ethnic gangs in the Tammany Hall era of New York politics. Becker wound up becoming the first — and to date only — police officer to face the death penalty for murder.
“This is a passion project for Sylvester, who has discovered new facts on...
- 3/27/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
History is revving up a sequel to “Evel Live,” though this time Travis Pastrana will be a co-host and leave the daredevil stunt work to others.
“Evil Live 2” will air Sunday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Et as part of the network’s third-annual Car Week. “Evel Live 2” will see freestyle motocross athletes Axell Hodges and Vicki Golden attempt a trio of stunts. Last July’s stunt spectacular landed 3.5 million total viewers, per Nielsen’s Live + Same Day ratings.
Golden will attempt to shatter the motorcycle firewall record where she will speed through a series of flaming wooden boards, the first female to attempt to break the current record which was set back in 2006. Next, Hodges will try to soar over more than 24 beverage trucks to break Evel Knievel’s 1971 attempt and Evel’s son Robbie’s 2003 record.
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“Evil Live 2” will air Sunday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Et as part of the network’s third-annual Car Week. “Evel Live 2” will see freestyle motocross athletes Axell Hodges and Vicki Golden attempt a trio of stunts. Last July’s stunt spectacular landed 3.5 million total viewers, per Nielsen’s Live + Same Day ratings.
Golden will attempt to shatter the motorcycle firewall record where she will speed through a series of flaming wooden boards, the first female to attempt to break the current record which was set back in 2006. Next, Hodges will try to soar over more than 24 beverage trucks to break Evel Knievel’s 1971 attempt and Evel’s son Robbie’s 2003 record.
Also Read: History Channel to Reboot 'Ax Men'
The television event will culminate...
- 3/27/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
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