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The new streaming platform Vaba TV, which launches in January, has acquired the murder mystery series “Fatal Game,” an eight-episode drama starring German actor Til Schweiger (“Inglourious Basterds”). The project, from Usatv Productions, also stars French-Brazilian actor Renan Pacheco (“Désordres”) and Chase Mattson.

“Fatal Game,” from writers Sara Sarkissian and Anush Petrosyan, centers on a group of ten friends who travel to a remote island for an engagement party. When someone is murdered amid the celebration, what was an innocent game suddenly has deadly consequences. With 72 hours until the next boat arrives and another victim every five hours, the group must identify the assassin before it is too late.

“With its high production value and compelling interactive narrative, this series is set to become a must-watch for fans of mystery, suspense, and thrillers,” Usatv Productions president Bagrat Sargsyan said in a statement.

The series is directed by Roberto Ahumada, who...

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AwesomenessTV said Tuesday that it has ordered a second season of Noah Beck Tries Things, the reality docuseries fronted by TikTok star Noah Beck. The ViacomCBS-owned label said new episodes will premiere in October on AwesomenessTV’s YouTube channel.

Beck also co-developed and executive produces the series, which debuted as AwesomenessTV’s No. 1 show of 2021. Season 1 followed Beck on the heels of his move to Los Angeles to be a full-time content creator, attempting things like rapping, cooking, and dancing with guests including his girlfriend Dixie D’Amelio.

Season 2 will see him returning to try new activities and professions, with guest appearances including by creators Blake Gray, Bryant Eslava, Curtis Newbill, Markell Washington, Wisdom Kaye, Kelianne Stankus, and Chase Mattson.

Beck is also set to make a guest appearance in Side Hustle, marking his first TV acting role ever.

Noah Beck Tries Things is produced by AwesomenessTV, part of the Nickelodeon...