Disney Funnel greenlights 'Zombies' pilot

Disney Funnel has greenlit an plane pilot for musical program "Zombies and Cheerleaders," by getting a watch toward a 2012 premiere once the cabler orders it to series. Eric Weinberg ("Scrubs") is professional creating the project, put together by co- professional producers Ernest Raso and David Light. Todd Strauss Schulson will direct. "Zombies" notifies the storyplot of Zed Necrodopolis, a greater-school student who is undoubtedly a zombie but is desirous of ingratiating themselves while using popular cheerleading clique. Kid cabler has furthermore made official another season of animated series "Sea food Hooks," getting a premiere date of November. 4. Within the newcomer year, "Sea food Hooks" increased being TV's No. 2 animated series inside the 6-11 and 9-14 demos, behind the cabler's "Phineas & Ferb." Felicia Day, Wallace Shawn and Doug Brochu will probably be among the site visitors to appear on season a few the show, created by Noah Z. Manley, who professional produces with Maxwell Atoms. Disney TV Animation produces. Kyle Massey, Justin Roiland and Chelsea Kane will be the lead figures, with Rachel Dratch, Jerry Stiller, Atticus Shaffer, Jennifer Coolidge, Richard Simons, Dana Snyder, Alex Hirsch (who aided develop the series), John DiMaggio, Edie McClurg, Small Lister and Kari Wahlgren among the supporting and recurring voices. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com