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[03/26/24 - 11:00 AM]
Video: "The Spiderwick Chronicles" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Based on the best-selling novels, Christian Slater, Joy Bryant and more star in Roku Original series "The Spiderwick Chronicles." Stream free on April 19.

[02/21/24 - 12:00 PM]
Video: "The Spiderwick Chronicles" - Official Teaser Trailer - The Roku Channel
Look closer... Magical creatures are real. Based on the best-selling novels, the original series premieres on April 19.

[02/02/24 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Week of January 29-February 2
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[10/10/23 - 06:30 AM]
Roku Originals Lands "The Spiderwick Chronicles," Based on Best-Selling Book Series, From Paramount Television Studios & 20th Television
"The Spiderwick Chronicles" follows the coming-of-age story of the Grace Family, as they move from New York to Michigan and into their family's ancestral home.

[09/01/23 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 28-September 1
Updates include: Hulu cancels "The Great," "How I Met Your Father"; Marvel Studios revises Disney+ series rollout; and HBO pulls the plug on "The Idol"

[12/15/22 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 15
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[11/09/22 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 9
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[09/14/22 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 14
Updates include: Showtime cancels "Flatbush Misdemeanors" after two seasons; Timothy Olyphant boards HBO Max's "Full Circle"; and Comedy Central's "Digman!" sets voice cast.

[08/30/22 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 30
Updates include: Daniel Stern joins Apple's "For All Mankind"; Demetrius Grosse cast in ABC's "Avalon"; and Ben Kingsley to return as Trevor Slattery for Marvel Studios' "Wonder Man."

[08/24/22 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 24
Updates include: Kelli Giddish announces exit from NBC's "Law & Order: SVU"; Christian Slater cast in "The Spiderwick Chronicles" at Disney+; and HBO's "Succession" confirms returning players.

[05/11/22 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 11
Updates include: CBS cancels "United States of Al" after two seasons; Kat Coiro to helm "The Spiderwick Chronicles" at Disney+; and Garrett Hedlund signs onto Paramount+'s "Tulsa King."

[02/07/22 - 11:15 AM]
Disney Branded Television Expands Premium Kids and Family Slate with New Series and Movies Across Disney+ and Disney Channels
The titles that were announced today across the live-action, unscripted and animated space underscore Disney Branded Television's commitment to serving audiences with exceptional, imaginative and aspirational stories from fresh, diverse voices and talent.

[11/12/21 - 09:06 AM]
Disney+ Debuts First Looks, Exclusive Footage, and New Trailers in Celebration of Disney+ Day
Additionally, Disney+ subscribers were treated to a slate of all new content from each of its marquee brands, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and in international markets, Star.







SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, THE (ROKU)
Premieres Friday, April 19
BROADCAST HISTORY:
4/19/24 - ???
STATUS:
new this spring (yet to premiere)
TIME SLOT:
fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (8 episodes)
DESCRIPTION:
(from Roku's press release, October 2023) Today, Roku, the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S.*, announced it has landed the exclusive, premiere U.S. rights to "The Spiderwick Chronicles," the television adaptation of the globally-acclaimed book series of the same name by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. Produced by Paramount Television Studios & 20th Television, the eight-episode Roku Original series will debut on The Roku Channel in early 2024. The wildly popular fantasy adventure novels are #1 New York Times best-sellers with 20 million copies sold and have been translated in over 30 countries. "The Spiderwick Chronicles" follows the coming-of-age story of the Grace Family, as they move from New York to Michigan and into their family's ancestral home. Upon arrival, the family not only uncovers mysteries hidden inside their great grandfather's Spiderwick Estate, but also discovers a secret, fantastical world around them.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Christian Slater as Mulgarath
· Jack Dylan Grazer as Thimbletack (Voice)
· Joy Bryant as Helen Grace
· Lyon Daniels as Jared Grace
· Mychala Lee as Mallory Grace
· Noah Cottrell as Simon Grace
CREW INFORMATION:
· Aron Eli Coleite as CRTR/EP
· D.J. Goldberg as EP
· Ellen Goldsmith-Vein as EP
· Grace Gilroy as EP
· Holly Black as BOOK/EP
· Jeremy Bell as EP
· Julie Kane-Ritsch as EP
· Kat Coiro as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Tony DiTerlizzi as BOOK/EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· 20th Television
· Paramount Television Studios