Comedy Central, Cartoon Network Eye New Programs

Comedy Central and Cartoon Network are adding some peculiar programming to their roster. Cartoon Network, which is known for more animated fare, will be adding two new live-action shows to its lineup while Comedy Central will collaborate with satirical news giant, The Onion, for a 30-minute scripted program.

Tower Prep and History will be Cartoon Network’s first live-action scripted pilots. History centers on a “skilled and worldly high school student who gets wrapped up in mysteries at a national museum with his smooth-talking cousin.” The show is created by Mark Web and features the voices of Kevin G. Schmidt and Jordan Gavaris. Tower Prep is an action thriller featuring a “rebellious teenager trapped in a strange prep school for children with unique potential.” Batman: The Animated Series producer Paul Dini is overseeing the project, which features the voice of Drew Van Acker.