Nickelodeon Picks Up Life with Boys

Jake Goodman, Nathan McLeod, Torri Webster, Michael Murphy and Madison Pettis (from left) from 'Life with Boys'
Jake Goodman, Nathan McLeod, Torri Webster, Michael Murphy and Madison Pettis (from left) from 'Life with Boys' - Photography by Ken Woroner, courtesy of Nelvana Studio.

Nickelodeon has acquired the half-hour comedy series Life with Boys in a deal with Classic Media and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvan. Michael Poryes (Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven) created the series which stars Torri Webster and Madison Pettis.
 
“We are excited to partner with Classic Media, Nelvana and Helion Pictures on this exciting new property,” stated Jules Borkent, Senior Vice President, Programming and Acquisitions, Nickelodeon. “Life With Boys is a perfect addition to our programming line-up, and we feel the tween series will enhance our global audience’s TV viewing experience.”
 
Life With Boys has enjoyed success in Canada and the UK and we are delighted that audiences in the US and around the world will finally meet these wonderfully real and memorable characters,” added Jerry Diaz, Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Distribution, Nelvana Enterprises.
 
The Plot:
 
Each half-hour episode follows 14-year-old Tess Foster as she navigates her way through the turmoil of teen life while living at home with her single, overprotective dad and three brothers. Although Tess adores the four important men in her life, they do have four totally different perspectives. Despite the shortcomings of being the only girl in a male household, the boys can sometimes offer solid advice. Whether it’s building up the courage to talk to a boy, dealing with an obnoxious one, or coping with the repercussions of being the only girl on the boys’ wrestling team, Life With Boys sheds a comedic light on many of life’s difficult moments.
 
Source: Nickelodeon – February 6, 2012
 
Posted by Rebecca Murray