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date (day) time network episode title
10/27/14 (Mo.)9:00 PMVH1N/A






DRUMLINE: A NEW BEAT (VH1)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
10/27/14
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from VH1's press release, September 2014) VH1's upcoming original movie "Drumline: A New Beat," produced in partnership with Fox Television Studios, and executive produced by the original film producers Wendy Finerman, Dallas Austin and Jody Gerson, along with Nick Cannon, will premiere Monday, October 27th at 9PM ET/PT. The original film was produced by Fox 2000. The telefilm is the next project in the network's successful original movie initiative, kick started by 2013's "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story," which generated record-breaking ratings and tremendous viewer response. "Drumline: A New Beat" will capture the sound and spirit of the first film while welcoming a whole new class to the Atlanta A&T drumline. The new story follows female lead Danielle "Dani" Raymond (Alexandra Shipp), an upper class Brooklyn girl who defies her parents in order to attend Atlanta A&T so she can join - and revitalize - their once-prominent drumline. Dani's quest to become the first female section leader will be hampered by upperclassmen, including her cousin Tyree (Jeff Pierre), her feelings for fellow bandmate and rival Jayven (Jordan Calloway), and the school's crosstown competitors. Tasha (Jasmine Burke) and Josh (Scott Shilstone) round out the freshmen drumline and bring their own ambitions onto the field. Sean Taylor (Leonard Roberts) from the original film will return to the franchise as Atlanta A&T's new band director. Sean is looking to make his mark on his alma mater while dealing with "ghosts" from his past: the dean, Dr. Nia Phillips (LeToya Luckett), his brother, Kevin Taylor (Deray Davis) and original "Drumline" favorite, Devon Miles (Nick Cannon).
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Alexandra Shipp as Danielle "Dani" Raymond
· Deray Davis as Kevin Taylor
· Jasmine Burke as Tasha Williams
· Jeff Pierre as Tyree
· Jordan Calloway as Jayven Lapierre
· Leonard Roberts as Sean Taylor
· LeToya Luckett as Nia Phillips
· Nick Cannon as Devon Miles
· Scott Shilstone as Josh
CREW INFORMATION:
· Alexander A. Motlagh as EP
· Bille Woodruff as DIR
· Dallas Austin as EP
· Jill Holmes as EP (VH1)
· Jody Gerson as EP
· Karin Gist as WRTR
· Lisa Zupan as EP
· Maggie Malina as EP
· Nick Cannon as EP
· Regina Hicks as WRTR
· Susan Levison as EP (VH1)
· Wendy Finerman as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Fox Television Studios
· NCredible Entertainment
· Pop Films
· Wendy Finerman Productions