Derek Hough Makes Deal with Disney TV Alternative
Derek Hough makes an overall deal with Walt Disney Alternative. Accordingly, Derek Hough remains a judge on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, but he may also develop new projects.
Exciting Opportunities
Hough recently celebrated an Emmy nomination for his choreography talents in the ABC special The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough. Now, he may also herald this new deal with Walt Disney Television Alternative.
Derek Hough told Deadline, “DWTS is lightning in a bottle. A once-in-a-lifetime show. Being a part of that legacy has been an honor and a privilege. It’s the show that keeps on giving. Each season feels totally different. Just when I feel like I’ve seen it all, I’m always pleasantly surprised and inspired. There’s a lot of uncertainty with this show from season to season. Another word for uncertainty is adventure and I’m always ready for adventure.”
Rob Mills leads Walt Disney Television Alternative, which is the new, unscripted production unit. Mills is the executive president of Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television.
The Purpose of WDTA
So, this production team builds on the company’s existing successes by acknowledging fresh purposes and concepts for potential new series. In addition, they collaborate with the creative community, new talent, and existing talent, as well as supervise creative production on unscripted series and pilots.
Walt Disney Television Alternative’s goal is to create new projects, so they can thrive on Disney-owned networks and platforms. Therefore, this is an exciting opportunity for Derek Hough!
See What’s Next for Hough
So, currently, Derek Hough relishes his nomination in Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming. He received these twelve nominations for choreography along with Debbie Allen. As a side note, Hough won three Emmy awards for his work on Dancing with the Stars.
See Ya with the Stars
Keep in mind that Derek Hough returns as a judge on Dancing with the Stars with Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli. The new season premieres on Disney+; however, no date has been announced.
Article Information: www.deadline.com
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