Jimmy Fallon sets Slate with NBCU; Animated special, series in Dev

Jimmy Fallon and NBCUniversal have announced new projects that will expand further The Tonight Show the host's hallmark in new content experiences across all platforms. Fallon will embark on creating unique series and specials on NBCUniversal through his production company, Electric Hot Dog, which he runs with Jim Juvonen. The announcement includes an animated Christmas special and a series in development with DreamWorks Animation.

Fallon will make his foray into the formats and brands of NBCUniversal which serves as creator, producer, writer, presenter and star. The live-action and animated special projects are currently being developed through Fallon and Electric Hot Dog's general agreement with Universal Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio, divisions of Universal Studio Group.

"We continue to be in awe of all things Jimmy," said Susan Rovner, President, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Who else could run The Tonight Show, executive produce and host brand new formats and adapt his bestselling books? Jimmy does them all with his signature style. We have the privilege of calling him a longtime member of our television family. "

Another 5 beds until Christmas - Primetime vacation special for NBC, produced by Universal Television. Jimmy Fallon is carrying his number 1 New York Times the best-selling holiday children's book Another 5 beds until Christmas to NBC audiences in prime time as an animated special that will air during the holiday season. Kelly Powers produces alongside ShadowMachine (BoJack Horseman, Final Space). Jon Foster and James Lamont (The Amazing World of Gumball, The Adventures of Paddington) are the writers.

Mum and dad - Animated series with DreamWorks Animation. A new preschool animated series inspired by Fallon's New York Times bestselling children's books Your baby's first word will be dada e Everything is mom. The series is produced by Fallon and Kelly Powers, developed for television by Johanna Stein (Madagascar: a little wild) and Noelle Lara (Archibald's next big thing), and is set in an imaginative world of animals that celebrates all the special things that make a family unique.

The list also includes:

• This is my jam - Unscripted prime-time series for NBC produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group.
• The Kids Tonight Show - Late night series for Peacock produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group.
• Clash of the cover bands (WT) for E!, Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group:

Jimmy Fallon is represented by Eastman, Eastman and CAA.