Eli Manning to produce, voice animated series

Eli Manning will "executive produce a new children’s animation series in the works from Headline Studio at Advance," the production company owned by the Newhouse family’s Advance holding firm. No network or streaming service is "attached as of now." The as-yet-untitled series will center on a "shy quarterback with a secret power -- a magic arm -- who leads a team of unlikely players from all backgrounds through heroic adventures." Manning "will also voice a supporting character on the program." The new show is from Brand Velocity Group and Excel Sports Management, "both of which work with Manning on his projects" in media (HOLLYWOODREPORTER.com, 6/14). Advance Publications is SBJ's parent company (SBJ).