Cartoon Network Picks Up Two Scripted Live Action Series

Cartoon Network has picked up its first two original scripted live-action series, ordered 13 episodes of each hourlong show, with production slated to begin in January. Tower Prep centers on a rebellious teen (Drew Van Acker) who is trapped at a mysterious prep school for students with “unique potential.” Paul Dini is the writer-executive producer on the project from Cartoon Network Studios and Dolphin Entertainment. Unnatural 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. Mike Werb created the series for Warner Horizon TV.