WB skeds Facebook series launch

Jackson Rathbone in 'Aim High.'Johnny Pemberton in 'Aim High.'Warner Bros. will launch its number of Web shows on Facebook on March. 18, using the Micrograms-backed "Goal High" bowing first. The studio is calling the projects "social series," thinking about the woking platform which they'll appear but additionally that the individual's photos and buddies could be built-into moments with an application. For instance, audiences will have the ability to see photos of themselves or their buddies show up on students body election poster or get their names appear as graffiti on the bathroom wall. Series will even show up on Cambio.com.First introduced last fall (Daily Variety, Sept. 24, 2010) and marketed at Comic-Disadvantage in North Park, in This summer, "Goal High" is definitely an hourlong action comedy, damaged into 10-minute segments, which is all about Nick Eco-friendly, students beginning a brand new school year among the country's 64 experienced teenage spies. He juggles studies during the day and responsibilities like a government operative by evening.Jackson Rathbone (the "Twilight" franchise), Aimee Teegarden ("Friday Evening Lights") and Greg Germann ("Ally McBeal") star. Thor Freudenthal ("Hotel for Dogs," "Diary of the Wimpy Kid") helms from the script by Heath Corson and Richie Keen, who also function as professional producers. Lance Sloane, who shepherded Warners' "Mortal Kombat" Web series, produces with Micrograms and the Wonderland Seem and Vision.Peter Murrieta ("Magicians of Waverly Place") also can serve as professional producer, together with Rathbone, Mary Viola, Andy Shapiro, Bill O'Dowd, Jim Henrie and Philip von Alvensleben.Warner Bros. Digital Distribution made a decision to launch "Goal High" on Facebook considering the fact that it's "an progressively influential place to go for finding and obtaining movie and tv content," stated WBDD prexy Thomas Gewecke. "This effort takes video distribution to another level by looking into making the particular viewing experience personal and social inside a truly innovative and entertaining way." WBDD is managing the series with Warner Premiere and Dolphin Entertainment.In order to expand from the typical direct-to-DVD fare, Warner Premiere has additionally merged with Bryan Singer on "H+," in regards to a future where a computer connects individuals physiques to the web until the herpes virus baby wipes out millions. Singer and Bad Hat Harry Prods. produce, with Stewart Handler ("Sorority Row") pointing from scripts by John Cabrera ("Gilmore Women") and Cosimo P Tommaso both will even professional produce. Sloane again can serve as producer. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com