Disney Funnel greenlights 'Zombies' pilot

Disney Funnel has greenlit an airplane pilot for musical program "Zombies and Cheerleaders," by having an eye toward a 2012 premiere when the cabler orders it to series. Eric Weinberg ("Scrubs") is professional creating the project, compiled by co- professional producers Frederick Raso and David Light. Todd Strauss Schulson will direct. "Zombies" informs the storyplot of Zed Necrodopolis, a higher-school student who is surely a zombie but is desirous of ingratiating themself using the popular cheerleading clique. Kid cabler has additionally made official another season of animated series "Seafood Hooks," having a premiere date of November. 4. In the newcomer year, "Seafood Hooks" grew to become TV's No. 2 animated series within the 6-11 and 9-14 demos, behind the cabler's "Phineas & Ferb." Felicia Day, Wallace Shawn and Doug Brochu is going to be one of the visitors to look on season a couple of the show, produced by Noah Z. Johnson, who professional produces with Maxwell Atoms. Disney TV Animation produces. Kyle Massey, Justin Roiland and Chelsea Kane would be the lead figures, with Rachel Dratch, Jerry Stiller, Atticus Shaffer, Jennifer Coolidge, Richard Simons, Dana Snyder, Alex Hirsch (who assisted develop the series), John DiMaggio, Edie McClurg, Small Lister and Kari Wahlgren one of the supporting and recurring voices. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com