Amazon Prime Video has ordered a drama series based on the comic book “El Gato Negro” by Richard Dominguez, Variety has learned.
The series, currently titled “El Gato,” will be shot in both English and Spanish. Diego Boneta is attached to star, with Eric Carrasco adapting the comic book for the screen.
“Sharing ‘El Gato’ with audiences around the world is a dream come true,” says Boneta. “This has been a passion of mine since I started Three Amigos. Eric Carrasco and the entire team have built a character and universe that honors the super hero genre and still feels completely epic and original. It is an absolute honor to play Frank and produce this with my amazing partners at Amazon, MGM, and all other producers on this epic story. Get ready for a wild ride.”
In the series, Boneta will star as Frank Guerrero. The official description states that...
The series, currently titled “El Gato,” will be shot in both English and Spanish. Diego Boneta is attached to star, with Eric Carrasco adapting the comic book for the screen.
“Sharing ‘El Gato’ with audiences around the world is a dream come true,” says Boneta. “This has been a passion of mine since I started Three Amigos. Eric Carrasco and the entire team have built a character and universe that honors the super hero genre and still feels completely epic and original. It is an absolute honor to play Frank and produce this with my amazing partners at Amazon, MGM, and all other producers on this epic story. Get ready for a wild ride.”
In the series, Boneta will star as Frank Guerrero. The official description states that...
- 2/26/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Earlier this morning, Amazon revealed that it was laying off several hundred employees across Prime Video and Amazon Studios as part of a review of its business.
Details have emerged about the cuts, which were described by one source close to the company as a “bloodbath”. Senior execs let go include Nancy Cotton, Arturo Interian, Marcy Kaplan, Chris Castallo and Uri Fleming across different divisions.
Most of the exits are a result of the integration of Lindsay Sloane’s MGM Scripted Television team alongside MGM+ and the Barry Poznick-led MGM Alternative TV under Chris Brearton, VP, Corporate Strategy, Prime Video and Studios. Sloane and Poznick’s teams will continue to work closely with the studios teams in developing for Prime Video and also will continue to produce for outside networks and streamers.
Also impacted by layoffs in a consolidation move are multiple other Amazon MGM Studios teams, including Studio Marketing,...
Details have emerged about the cuts, which were described by one source close to the company as a “bloodbath”. Senior execs let go include Nancy Cotton, Arturo Interian, Marcy Kaplan, Chris Castallo and Uri Fleming across different divisions.
Most of the exits are a result of the integration of Lindsay Sloane’s MGM Scripted Television team alongside MGM+ and the Barry Poznick-led MGM Alternative TV under Chris Brearton, VP, Corporate Strategy, Prime Video and Studios. Sloane and Poznick’s teams will continue to work closely with the studios teams in developing for Prime Video and also will continue to produce for outside networks and streamers.
Also impacted by layoffs in a consolidation move are multiple other Amazon MGM Studios teams, including Studio Marketing,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Peter White and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
On December 7, the “Auction of Nothing” In support of (Red)’s Fight To End AIDS was co-hosted by Lake Bell and Laura Brown and attended by many stars in Los Angeles.
Sarah Silverman, Melissa McCarthy, Clea Duvall, Lindsay Sloane and Reggie Watts were all among the celebrities at the event.
The brand (Red) aims to involve the private sector in creating awareness and generating funds to combat HIV/AIDS in eight African nations, specifically Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia.
AIDS is a chronic disease of the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV weakens the immune system and makes it difficult for the body to fight off infections and diseases. The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen or vaginal fluids.
While there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, medication can effectively manage the infection and prevent the progression of the disease.
Sarah Silverman, Melissa McCarthy, Clea Duvall, Lindsay Sloane and Reggie Watts were all among the celebrities at the event.
The brand (Red) aims to involve the private sector in creating awareness and generating funds to combat HIV/AIDS in eight African nations, specifically Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia.
AIDS is a chronic disease of the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV weakens the immune system and makes it difficult for the body to fight off infections and diseases. The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen or vaginal fluids.
While there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, medication can effectively manage the infection and prevent the progression of the disease.
- 12/8/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Matthew Perry Remembered by ‘Odd Couple’ Co-Star Thomas Lennon: He ‘Was Always Trying to Get Better’
“Reno 911!” star Thomas Lennon worked closely with Matthew Perry on the CBS remake of “The Odd Couple,” which aired for three seasons and 38 episodes from 2015 and 2017. Perry developed and executive produced the show (with Danny Jacobson and Joe Keenan) and starred as Oscar Madison, opposite Lennon as Felix Unger. Lindsay Sloane, Yvette Nicole Brown and Wendell Pierce also starred in the series, based of course on the Neil Simon play (later made famous as a TV sitcom in the 1970s). It was a reunion for Lennon and Perry, who also worked together on the 2009 film “17 Again.” In that comedy, Perry and Lennon play best friends. Variety asked Lennon to offer his memories of working with Perry over the years; below, he shares this tribute.
Matthew Perry told me a lot of stories—none of which can be printed in Variety.
Matty lived messy.
Matty had huge feelings and...
Matthew Perry told me a lot of stories—none of which can be printed in Variety.
Matty lived messy.
Matty had huge feelings and...
- 10/31/2023
- by Thomas Lennon
- Variety Film + TV
There won’t be any more gatherings for the Williams family.
ABC’s revival of The Wonder Years has been cancelled after two seasons, our sister site Deadline reports. Season 2 wrapped up last month, with the two-part Aug. 16 finale drawing a season low of 1.2 million and 1 million total viewers.
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ABC’s revival of The Wonder Years has been cancelled after two seasons, our sister site Deadline reports. Season 2 wrapped up last month, with the two-part Aug. 16 finale drawing a season low of 1.2 million and 1 million total viewers.
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A reimagining of the beloved comedy starring Fred Savage,...
- 9/16/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Lindsay Sloane is well-known in the movie industry. Overall, her most notable role was in the 2011 film Horrible Bosses. She portrayed Stacy, a character on the verge of getting married. Sloane’s portrayal of Stacy was remarkable, captivating viewers and making them genuinely care about the character. But her uniqueness goes beyond the characters she plays. Sloane doesn’t merely take on the role of a character, she immerses herself in their emotions and thoughts. She effortlessly conveys their feelings, making it easy for audiences to connect. She consistently gives her best, whether it’s a comedic or dramatic role. Her talent...
- 7/5/2023
- by Ashlee Manalang
- TVovermind.com
An actress from the original The Wonder Years will soon make her way to ABC’s reimagining of the same name.
Photo: Hulu screenshot
TVLine can reveal that Lindsay Sloane — who played Kevin and Winnie’s high school friend Alice Pedermeir in the original ABC comedy, and whose previous TV credits also include Sabrina the Teenage Witch and 2015’s The Odd Couple — will portray Brad Hitman’s mother Judy in an upcoming Season 2 episode.
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TVLine can reveal that Lindsay Sloane — who played Kevin and Winnie’s high school friend Alice Pedermeir in the original ABC comedy, and whose previous TV credits also include Sabrina the Teenage Witch and 2015’s The Odd Couple — will portray Brad Hitman’s mother Judy in an upcoming Season 2 episode.
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- 6/15/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Following the success of Netflix’s Wednesday and Oscar contender Elvis, Andrew Mittman has renewed his overall deal with MGM Television.
Mittman, via his 1.21 label, has re-upped his exclusive deal with the studio, fresh from the launch of Amazon’s Christoph Waltz-fronted series The Consultant.
It’s three years since Mittman struck his first deal with MGM Television.
Last year, he promoted Kai Dolbashian to Head of Development at the company.
It’s a sign of intent for MGM, which was restructured in November after its acquisition by Amazon, in a move that saw Lindsay Sloane become Head of MGM Scripted Television and new roles for Rola Bauer as President of International TV.
Mittman and 1.21 just launched The Consultant on Amazon last month; the series, which was created by Tony Basgallop, stars Waltz as a mysterious consultant who comes to the rescue of a mobile gaming company after...
Mittman, via his 1.21 label, has re-upped his exclusive deal with the studio, fresh from the launch of Amazon’s Christoph Waltz-fronted series The Consultant.
It’s three years since Mittman struck his first deal with MGM Television.
Last year, he promoted Kai Dolbashian to Head of Development at the company.
It’s a sign of intent for MGM, which was restructured in November after its acquisition by Amazon, in a move that saw Lindsay Sloane become Head of MGM Scripted Television and new roles for Rola Bauer as President of International TV.
Mittman and 1.21 just launched The Consultant on Amazon last month; the series, which was created by Tony Basgallop, stars Waltz as a mysterious consultant who comes to the rescue of a mobile gaming company after...
- 3/6/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
As Epix morphs into MGM+ today, its leader is preparing to deliver an expanded slate of originals under Amazon’s ownership.
The top-to-bottom rebrand of the service that debuted in October 2009 coincides with the Season 3 premiere of “Godfather of Harlem,” which has become one of MGM+’s signature shows. Beyond that, MGM+ Head Michael Wright tells Variety the plan is to increase the streamer’s volume to at least eight original series a year.
Last week during MGM+’s session at the Television Critics Assn. press tour, Wright revealed a development slate that includes an adaptation of the MGM film “Hoodlum” from Chris Brancato (who’s also behind “Godfather of Harlem”); a take on the novel “The Emperor of Ocean Park” from John Wells Prods.; post-apocalyptic thrillers “Earth Abides” and “Ark,” also both based on books of the same name; and the comedy “American Classic,” starring Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney.
The top-to-bottom rebrand of the service that debuted in October 2009 coincides with the Season 3 premiere of “Godfather of Harlem,” which has become one of MGM+’s signature shows. Beyond that, MGM+ Head Michael Wright tells Variety the plan is to increase the streamer’s volume to at least eight original series a year.
Last week during MGM+’s session at the Television Critics Assn. press tour, Wright revealed a development slate that includes an adaptation of the MGM film “Hoodlum” from Chris Brancato (who’s also behind “Godfather of Harlem”); a take on the novel “The Emperor of Ocean Park” from John Wells Prods.; post-apocalyptic thrillers “Earth Abides” and “Ark,” also both based on books of the same name; and the comedy “American Classic,” starring Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney.
- 1/15/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Michael Wright is hoping to breathe new life into the lion with the launch of MGM+.
He is leading the charge to rebrand Epix on January 15 with significant backing from new owner Amazon and a mandate to order more original series so that it can have a slate of new shows on air every week of the year.
This will include some existing favorites such as Godfather of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker, and sci-fi horror series From, as well as some new series such as Hotel Cocaine from Narcos’ Chris Brancato and a follow-up to Julian Fellowes’ Belgravia, as well as potentially new seasons of shows such as Condor and Chapelwaite.
Not to mention a move into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Silk: Spider Society.
Wright struck a new deal in November to become Head of MGM+, eschewing his previous double role as he was also President of MGM Scripted Television,...
He is leading the charge to rebrand Epix on January 15 with significant backing from new owner Amazon and a mandate to order more original series so that it can have a slate of new shows on air every week of the year.
This will include some existing favorites such as Godfather of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker, and sci-fi horror series From, as well as some new series such as Hotel Cocaine from Narcos’ Chris Brancato and a follow-up to Julian Fellowes’ Belgravia, as well as potentially new seasons of shows such as Condor and Chapelwaite.
Not to mention a move into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Silk: Spider Society.
Wright struck a new deal in November to become Head of MGM+, eschewing his previous double role as he was also President of MGM Scripted Television,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon’s future in streaming video has come into greater focus in 2022 with the acquisitions of Thursday Night Football and MGM and the debut of Lotr: The Rings Of Power. Now, the onetime bookseller is headed into 2023 without the original architect of its expansion into TV and film via Prime Video, Jeff Blackburn.
His retirement, announced on Friday, capped a month of a series of executive moves that laid out Amazon’s plans for the next stage of its evolution as an entertainment brand.
Blackburn, a 25-year Amazon veteran, most recently had served as SVP of Global Media & Entertainment, overseeing all entertainment businesses, including Prime Video and Amazon Studios, Music, Podcasts/Wondery, Audible, Games and Twitch, for the past 18 months. Blackburn, a well-liked executive within Amazon and in the Hollywood community, originally took what was supposed to be a one-year sabbatical in mid-2019. Some of his plans for travel...
His retirement, announced on Friday, capped a month of a series of executive moves that laid out Amazon’s plans for the next stage of its evolution as an entertainment brand.
Blackburn, a 25-year Amazon veteran, most recently had served as SVP of Global Media & Entertainment, overseeing all entertainment businesses, including Prime Video and Amazon Studios, Music, Podcasts/Wondery, Audible, Games and Twitch, for the past 18 months. Blackburn, a well-liked executive within Amazon and in the Hollywood community, originally took what was supposed to be a one-year sabbatical in mid-2019. Some of his plans for travel...
- 12/5/2022
- by Dade Hayes, Nellie Andreeva, Peter White and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
After a holiday hiatus, broadcast networks ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and The CW will be back for anticipated midseason returns of procedural favorites, along with winter premieres for freshman outings and new season installments.
TheWrap has you covered with a detailed calendar of each premiere, from the Milo Ventimiglia vehicle “The Company You Keep,” the ABC thriller that will air Feb. 19, to the Season 4 return of Fox’s “9-1-1” spinoff, “9-1-1: Lone Star,” returning Jan. 17. Also keep an eye out for new series, “Lingo” (CBS’ reality game show hosted by RuPaul Charles), ABC’s freshman comedy from Gina Rodriguez “Not Dead Yet” and more.
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NBC’s staple procedurals — “OneChicago” and the “Law and Order” franchises — will be back Jan. 4 and 5, respectively. ABC will put on a crossover event for “The Rookie” (which moves into a...
TheWrap has you covered with a detailed calendar of each premiere, from the Milo Ventimiglia vehicle “The Company You Keep,” the ABC thriller that will air Feb. 19, to the Season 4 return of Fox’s “9-1-1” spinoff, “9-1-1: Lone Star,” returning Jan. 17. Also keep an eye out for new series, “Lingo” (CBS’ reality game show hosted by RuPaul Charles), ABC’s freshman comedy from Gina Rodriguez “Not Dead Yet” and more.
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- 12/2/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke will now also oversee MGM, effective immediately.
Alongside her duties as head of Amazon Studios, Salke will also oversee MGM Scripted television and film, as well as creative marketing and distribution. Assisting her will be Chris Brearton, who will now serve as vice president, Pvs corporate strategy, overseeing the streaming servince MGM+ (formerly Epix) and MGM Alternative Television.
“I wanted to say how proud I am to be named the head of Amazon and MGM Studios,” Salk said in a memo to employees. “It is a privilege to lead a team of such immensely talented people. We have such an exciting opportunity ahead of us as we continue to build out our best-in-class studios and entertain even more people all over the world.”
Salke also announced a new leadership structure at MGM after Monday’s exit of TV group chairman Mark Burnett (MGM’s movie...
Alongside her duties as head of Amazon Studios, Salke will also oversee MGM Scripted television and film, as well as creative marketing and distribution. Assisting her will be Chris Brearton, who will now serve as vice president, Pvs corporate strategy, overseeing the streaming servince MGM+ (formerly Epix) and MGM Alternative Television.
“I wanted to say how proud I am to be named the head of Amazon and MGM Studios,” Salk said in a memo to employees. “It is a privilege to lead a team of such immensely talented people. We have such an exciting opportunity ahead of us as we continue to build out our best-in-class studios and entertain even more people all over the world.”
Salke also announced a new leadership structure at MGM after Monday’s exit of TV group chairman Mark Burnett (MGM’s movie...
- 11/30/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
MGM COO Chris Brearton, who was just named VP, Pvs (Prime Video Studios) Corporate Strategy, MGM+ and MGM Alternative, has unveil his team.
In a company memo (You can read it below in full), he confirmed Deadline’s reports that Michael Wright will remain head of MGM+ and MGM’s head of unscripted Barry Posnick also will stay put as Amazon Studios and MGM’s integration is completed.
Posnick and MGM’s Brian Edwards will both serve as heads of unscripted television, and Ted Lim will oversee corporate strategy and development for MGM Studios. All will report to Brearton.
Wright most recently served as President of MGM Scripted Television and President of MGM+; the studio part of his job just went to Lindsay Sloane.
Here is Brearton’s company email:
I realize that we’ve all been through a tremendous amount of change over the last few months. With the integration now complete,...
In a company memo (You can read it below in full), he confirmed Deadline’s reports that Michael Wright will remain head of MGM+ and MGM’s head of unscripted Barry Posnick also will stay put as Amazon Studios and MGM’s integration is completed.
Posnick and MGM’s Brian Edwards will both serve as heads of unscripted television, and Ted Lim will oversee corporate strategy and development for MGM Studios. All will report to Brearton.
Wright most recently served as President of MGM Scripted Television and President of MGM+; the studio part of his job just went to Lindsay Sloane.
Here is Brearton’s company email:
I realize that we’ve all been through a tremendous amount of change over the last few months. With the integration now complete,...
- 11/30/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s official – Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios, will also oversee MGM, the venerable film and TV studio, which was acquired by Amazon earlier this year for 8.5 billion. Additionally, MGM’s COO Chris Brearton will take on a new role, VP, Pvs Corporate Strategy, MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television. Mike Hopkins, SVP, Prime Video and Amazon Studios, just made the announcement internally in a memo. (You can read it under the post.)
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- 11/30/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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Michael Wright is among the key execs staying put at MGM+.
The executive has signed a new contract with new MGM parent Amazon and will continue to serve as president of the premium cable network currently known as Epix, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The cabler will be rebranded come January as MGM+.
MGM unscripted president Barry Poznick and COO Chris Brearton have also closed new deals with Amazon to remain involved with the storied studio. Brearton, whose title and responsibilities are expected to change, has been with MGM since early 2018 and currently oversees global business operations as well as growth initiatives. It’s unclear what his new title and role will be as those same sources say it won’t be as COO. Poznick, meanwhile, will continue to supervise unscripted programming for the cable network he joined 2016. Poznick previously reported to Mark Burnett.
Michael Wright is among the key execs staying put at MGM+.
The executive has signed a new contract with new MGM parent Amazon and will continue to serve as president of the premium cable network currently known as Epix, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The cabler will be rebranded come January as MGM+.
MGM unscripted president Barry Poznick and COO Chris Brearton have also closed new deals with Amazon to remain involved with the storied studio. Brearton, whose title and responsibilities are expected to change, has been with MGM since early 2018 and currently oversees global business operations as well as growth initiatives. It’s unclear what his new title and role will be as those same sources say it won’t be as COO. Poznick, meanwhile, will continue to supervise unscripted programming for the cable network he joined 2016. Poznick previously reported to Mark Burnett.
- 11/30/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the wake of MGM television head Mark Burnett exiting the studio and Amazon on Monday, Amazon is re-organizing MGM’s TV division: folding its Orion Television label into the larger scripted side of MGM and axing the label just two years after it relaunched.
Amazon’s TV chief Vernon Sanders announced the news to staff on Tuesday in a memo obtained by IndieWire, adding that Orion TV head Bradley Gardner is exiting. Gardner is negotiating a producing deal at MGM TV.
The re-launched Orion Television was behind the rebooted “Teen Wolf: The Movie,” which is expected to stream on Paramount+ next year. Gardner came over to lead the division from Paramount Network and focused on comedy and drama series for the label.
As part of the re-organization, Amazon is tapping Rola Bauer, former president of international TV for MGM, to head pan-English scripted SVOD TV and Lindsay Sloane, former...
Amazon’s TV chief Vernon Sanders announced the news to staff on Tuesday in a memo obtained by IndieWire, adding that Orion TV head Bradley Gardner is exiting. Gardner is negotiating a producing deal at MGM TV.
The re-launched Orion Television was behind the rebooted “Teen Wolf: The Movie,” which is expected to stream on Paramount+ next year. Gardner came over to lead the division from Paramount Network and focused on comedy and drama series for the label.
As part of the re-organization, Amazon is tapping Rola Bauer, former president of international TV for MGM, to head pan-English scripted SVOD TV and Lindsay Sloane, former...
- 11/30/2022
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
It’s been a busy week at Amazon as the restructure involving MGM takes hold.
Deadline revealed earlier today that Lindsay Sloane and Rola Bauer were handed key roles within MGM’s new scripted TV structure.
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The company is also known for producing a swathe of unscripted series including The Voice, Survivor and Shark Tank as well as reality shows such as The Real Housewives of Orange County and Beverly Hills.
Deadline understands Barry Poznick, who is President of MGM Unscripted Television and Orion Television, and was one of outgoing chief Mark Burnett’s key lieutenants,...
Deadline revealed earlier today that Lindsay Sloane and Rola Bauer were handed key roles within MGM’s new scripted TV structure.
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The company is also known for producing a swathe of unscripted series including The Voice, Survivor and Shark Tank as well as reality shows such as The Real Housewives of Orange County and Beverly Hills.
Deadline understands Barry Poznick, who is President of MGM Unscripted Television and Orion Television, and was one of outgoing chief Mark Burnett’s key lieutenants,...
- 11/30/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Studios Head of Television Vernon Sanders has unveiled new roles for Rola Bauer, MGM’s former president of international TV, and Lindsay Sloane, former senior executive vice president of MGM Scripted TV as part of a new reorganization.
According to a memo obtained by TheWrap, Bauer will become the new head of Pan-English scripted SVOD TV, development & series, while Sloane will lead US scripted television for MGM.
Bauer will be responsible for overseeing the development and production of a new slate of English language originals for Prime Video outside of the United States.
“Rola’s new remit will be distinct from the expansive Local Original Series & Movie content developed under James Farrell’s division,” the memo notes.
Meanwhile, Sloane will develop projects for Amazon Studios and “continue to take projects to the external market.” She has been responsible for developing and selling new projects on behalf of MGM and...
According to a memo obtained by TheWrap, Bauer will become the new head of Pan-English scripted SVOD TV, development & series, while Sloane will lead US scripted television for MGM.
Bauer will be responsible for overseeing the development and production of a new slate of English language originals for Prime Video outside of the United States.
“Rola’s new remit will be distinct from the expansive Local Original Series & Movie content developed under James Farrell’s division,” the memo notes.
Meanwhile, Sloane will develop projects for Amazon Studios and “continue to take projects to the external market.” She has been responsible for developing and selling new projects on behalf of MGM and...
- 11/29/2022
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Amazon has restructured leadership operations at MGM Television’s scripted department amid a continuous overhaul of the studio, 10 months after the tech giant closed its 8.5 billion acquisition of the company.
Under the new organization chart, which was announced by Amazon TV chief Vernon Sanders to staff in a memo Tuesday, Rola Bauer, former president of international TV for MGM, will become head of pan-English scripted SVOD TV, development and series. Meanwhile, Lindsay Sloane, the former senior executive vide president of MGM scripted TV will lead U.S. scripted television for MGM.
Additionally, Orion Television, a banner that was just revived two years ago by MGM, will be folded into the studio and its boss, Bradley Gardner, will be stepping down from his role. He is currently in discussions for a producing deal at MGM TV.
The restructuring news is a further shakeup to MGM under Amazon that comes one day after Mark Burnett,...
Under the new organization chart, which was announced by Amazon TV chief Vernon Sanders to staff in a memo Tuesday, Rola Bauer, former president of international TV for MGM, will become head of pan-English scripted SVOD TV, development and series. Meanwhile, Lindsay Sloane, the former senior executive vide president of MGM scripted TV will lead U.S. scripted television for MGM.
Additionally, Orion Television, a banner that was just revived two years ago by MGM, will be folded into the studio and its boss, Bradley Gardner, will be stepping down from his role. He is currently in discussions for a producing deal at MGM TV.
The restructuring news is a further shakeup to MGM under Amazon that comes one day after Mark Burnett,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: After recently restructuring Amazon Studios’ original content operations, Head of Television Vernon Sanders now is setting up the MGM scripted TV leadership with new roles for Lindsay Sloane, Senior EVP of MGM Scripted TV, and Rola Bauer, President of International TV for MGM. He laid out the reorganization in an internal memo, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline (you can read it in full below).
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Sloane will become Head of MGM US Scripted TV, while Bauer will expand her responsibilities as Head of Pan-English Scripted SVOD TV, Development & Series. Sloane and Bauer...
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Sloane will become Head of MGM US Scripted TV, while Bauer will expand her responsibilities as Head of Pan-English Scripted SVOD TV, Development & Series. Sloane and Bauer...
- 11/29/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The process of integrating MGM into the broader Amazon universe is starting to gain momentum eight months after the 8.5B sale by the tech giant was completed.
Deadline understands that employees across MGM’s television and film business who have contracts have been offered one-year extensions as Amazon begins to bring the vaunted Hollywood studio inside its entertainment division. This follows the first step in combining the workforces which involved looking at the executive levels within Amazon Studios and MGM and aligning the structures at the two companies.
The new contracts for MGM staffers, who could opt out, go through December 31, 2023 when they would become at-will Amazon employees, sources tell Deadline. The move is designed to help with the integration process, making the switch more gradual. Amazon does not employ contracts, even at the top executive level and compensation is also structured differently, with a base and stock.
One-year...
Deadline understands that employees across MGM’s television and film business who have contracts have been offered one-year extensions as Amazon begins to bring the vaunted Hollywood studio inside its entertainment division. This follows the first step in combining the workforces which involved looking at the executive levels within Amazon Studios and MGM and aligning the structures at the two companies.
The new contracts for MGM staffers, who could opt out, go through December 31, 2023 when they would become at-will Amazon employees, sources tell Deadline. The move is designed to help with the integration process, making the switch more gradual. Amazon does not employ contracts, even at the top executive level and compensation is also structured differently, with a base and stock.
One-year...
- 11/18/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Screenwriter, executive producer and showrunner Monica Macer is getting into business with MGM Television with a multi-year, exclusive, overall deal. Under the pact, Macer will create, develop and produce original scripted programming for the television studio.
Macer began her TV writing career staffed on Emmy-winning series Lost. As a showrunner and executive producer, her credits include Netflix’s Latine dramedy Gentefied, which was nominated for a Peabody Award, and most recently the fifth and final season of CBS’ Macgyver. She also served as showrunner of Queen Sugar’s second season and as a consulting producer on HBO Max’s Emmy-nominated limited series Station Eleven.
“Monica Macer is a dynamic storyteller who has written for and produced some of the most popular and acclaimed series of the last 15 years,” said Michael Wright, President of Scripted Television at MGM. “We are thrilled she’s chosen MGM to be her new creative home,...
Macer began her TV writing career staffed on Emmy-winning series Lost. As a showrunner and executive producer, her credits include Netflix’s Latine dramedy Gentefied, which was nominated for a Peabody Award, and most recently the fifth and final season of CBS’ Macgyver. She also served as showrunner of Queen Sugar’s second season and as a consulting producer on HBO Max’s Emmy-nominated limited series Station Eleven.
“Monica Macer is a dynamic storyteller who has written for and produced some of the most popular and acclaimed series of the last 15 years,” said Michael Wright, President of Scripted Television at MGM. “We are thrilled she’s chosen MGM to be her new creative home,...
- 10/4/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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It’s not unusual, given the intimate nature of the entertainment business, for enthusiasms to be shared among associates and colleagues. That’s especially true for actors working on a series, with their intense schedules and long days. Tony Hale, Timothy Simons and Clea DuVall not only forged a close-knit friendship while working on HBO’s Veep, they all entrusted their homes to interior designer Jason Martin of Martin & Brockett. Martin, in turn, managed to create three distinct spaces that perfectly reflect the lives and personalities of their inhabitants. “My clients all have a very strong sense of themselves,” say Martin, who also has worked with Apple TV+’s Zack Van Amburg and his wife, Lisa, and ICM’s Dar Rollins and his wife, actress Lindsay Sloane. “My job is to express that through their interior design in a way that feels organic,...
It’s not unusual, given the intimate nature of the entertainment business, for enthusiasms to be shared among associates and colleagues. That’s especially true for actors working on a series, with their intense schedules and long days. Tony Hale, Timothy Simons and Clea DuVall not only forged a close-knit friendship while working on HBO’s Veep, they all entrusted their homes to interior designer Jason Martin of Martin & Brockett. Martin, in turn, managed to create three distinct spaces that perfectly reflect the lives and personalities of their inhabitants. “My clients all have a very strong sense of themselves,” say Martin, who also has worked with Apple TV+’s Zack Van Amburg and his wife, Lisa, and ICM’s Dar Rollins and his wife, actress Lindsay Sloane. “My job is to express that through their interior design in a way that feels organic,...
- 6/25/2022
- by Abigail Stone
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
tNetflix released a trailer for Bear Grylls’ “You vs. Wild: Out Cold,” premiering on Sept. 14.
The interactive movie, set after a plane crash, recruits viewers to help Grylls find his friend and escape danger. As the survival expert navigates huge rock walls, freezing dark tunnels and creepy wildlife creatures, viewers at home help lead him to safety by making choices on their remote.
Grylls, Delbert Shoopman of The Natural Studios, Rob Buchta, Chris Grant, Drew Buckley, Liz Schulze, Ben Silverman and Howard Owens of Propagate Content serve as executive producers, while Ben Simms directs.
Watch the trailer below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
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Warner Bros. and Telepictures announced that Season 8 of talk show “The Real” will premiere on Sept. 20. Additionally, Tenia L. Watson has been elevated to executive producer and showrunner and David Goldman joins as co-executive producer. After Season 7 was shot remotely, hosts Garcelle Beauvais, Adrienne Houghton,...
The interactive movie, set after a plane crash, recruits viewers to help Grylls find his friend and escape danger. As the survival expert navigates huge rock walls, freezing dark tunnels and creepy wildlife creatures, viewers at home help lead him to safety by making choices on their remote.
Grylls, Delbert Shoopman of The Natural Studios, Rob Buchta, Chris Grant, Drew Buckley, Liz Schulze, Ben Silverman and Howard Owens of Propagate Content serve as executive producers, while Ben Simms directs.
Watch the trailer below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
Warner Bros. and Telepictures announced that Season 8 of talk show “The Real” will premiere on Sept. 20. Additionally, Tenia L. Watson has been elevated to executive producer and showrunner and David Goldman joins as co-executive producer. After Season 7 was shot remotely, hosts Garcelle Beauvais, Adrienne Houghton,...
- 8/31/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld and Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Shailene Woodley is caught between two smouldering, bearded stools in an earnest drama that lacks storytelling nous
There’s a lot going on in Drake Doremus’s flawed, serious-minded movie about relationships and personal growth – more going on, in fact, that can be successfully expressed in the running time. But this is a decently intended film from a director whose 2011 drama Like Crazy I liked very much.
Daph (Shailene Woodley) is, in the words of the song, torn between two lovers. Coming off a traumatic breakup, she has quit her job and left her apartment in LA and returned to live, mortifyingly, in the pool-house belonging to her married sister Billie (Lindsay Sloane) and quite close to her demanding mother Sue (Wendie Malick). But at a party Daph meets two unfeasibly handsome guys who are best friends and totally into her: soulful intellectual Jack (Jamie Dornan) and moody bad boy Frank (Sebastian Stan).
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There’s a lot going on in Drake Doremus’s flawed, serious-minded movie about relationships and personal growth – more going on, in fact, that can be successfully expressed in the running time. But this is a decently intended film from a director whose 2011 drama Like Crazy I liked very much.
Daph (Shailene Woodley) is, in the words of the song, torn between two lovers. Coming off a traumatic breakup, she has quit her job and left her apartment in LA and returned to live, mortifyingly, in the pool-house belonging to her married sister Billie (Lindsay Sloane) and quite close to her demanding mother Sue (Wendie Malick). But at a party Daph meets two unfeasibly handsome guys who are best friends and totally into her: soulful intellectual Jack (Jamie Dornan) and moody bad boy Frank (Sebastian Stan).
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- 8/6/2020
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Filmmaker Drake Doremus is making himself a specialist in love-hate relationships, a kind of cinema couples therapist in such films as Like Crazy, Breathe In, Equals, and Newness. With his latest film — Endings, Beginnings — Doremus breaks from the couples path to home in on one character. Her name is Daphne, and she’s drifting into her thirties in Los Angeles (the ultimate place to drift) while having a love-hate relationship with herself. Don’t yawn. As played with banked fire by a terrific Shailene Woodley, Daphne earns our rooting interest.
- 4/16/2020
- by Peter Travers
- Rollingstone.com
At this point, it’s easy to spot a Drake Doremus film when you see one. There are certain hallmarks that are clearly visible, over a half dozen works into his career. For some, his approach to storytelling doesn’t work. For others, it’s an emotional and often riveting way to invest you in his characters. I’ve found myself in the latter camp ever since his breakthrough Like Crazy, and his newest movie, the romantic drama Endings, Beginnings, is another home run. Showcasing the yearning for human connection that we all share, Doremus once again will rock you to your core. This time around, he also has another stunning performance the center of his movie, with Shailene Woodley doing some of the best work of her career. Available to watch on Digital this Friday, it’s one of the best flicks of the year so far. The film...
- 4/13/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
The newly formed MGM/UA Television label has found a president in Steve Stark, who previously served as MGM’s president of scripted television production and development.
MGM Worldwide Television Group chairman Mark Burnett made the announcement late Friday, adding that Stark has extended his contract with the studio as part of his new role.
“We are pleased that Steve has extended his deal and is now focused on this new specialized division, as I find new ways to expand the overall MGM TV global group through several new labels,” said Burnett. “This supports our broader commitment to grow MGM’s incredible library IP, just as Steve recently did with the new ‘Vikings: Vahalla’ series. Our IP is unparalleled and is in great demand”.
Stark has been with MGM since 2011. Prior to that he served as president and exec producer of Steve Stark Productions, which had an overall deal with NBCUniversal Television.
MGM Worldwide Television Group chairman Mark Burnett made the announcement late Friday, adding that Stark has extended his contract with the studio as part of his new role.
“We are pleased that Steve has extended his deal and is now focused on this new specialized division, as I find new ways to expand the overall MGM TV global group through several new labels,” said Burnett. “This supports our broader commitment to grow MGM’s incredible library IP, just as Steve recently did with the new ‘Vikings: Vahalla’ series. Our IP is unparalleled and is in great demand”.
Stark has been with MGM since 2011. Prior to that he served as president and exec producer of Steve Stark Productions, which had an overall deal with NBCUniversal Television.
- 2/22/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Steve Stark, MGM’s President of Scripted Television Production & Development, has been named President of MGM/UA Television, a newly created label. The appointment is part of a new contract Stark has signed with Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s Worldwide Television Group, run by Chairman Mark Burnett.
Over the past eight years, Stark, a well-liked and respected executive, has grown MGM’s scripted footprint with the award-winning series The Handmaid’s Tale and Fargo, both heading into their fourth seasons, as well as Vikings, Get Shorty, Condor, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Perpetual Grace Ltd, among others.
The newly formed MGM/UA Television division, which will replace MGM Scripted Television, aims to continue UA’s 100-year legacy of putting the artist and the creative first.
“We are pleased that Steve has extended his deal and is now focused on this new specialized division, as I find new ways to expand the overall...
Over the past eight years, Stark, a well-liked and respected executive, has grown MGM’s scripted footprint with the award-winning series The Handmaid’s Tale and Fargo, both heading into their fourth seasons, as well as Vikings, Get Shorty, Condor, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Perpetual Grace Ltd, among others.
The newly formed MGM/UA Television division, which will replace MGM Scripted Television, aims to continue UA’s 100-year legacy of putting the artist and the creative first.
“We are pleased that Steve has extended his deal and is now focused on this new specialized division, as I find new ways to expand the overall...
- 2/22/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Love can be complicated — something Shailene Woodley seems to learn in her upcoming romantic drama, Endings, Beginnings.
The film’s first trailer dropped on Wednesday, opening up with Woodley’s idealistic character, Daphne, trying to recover from a recent break-up.
“I really thought that he was gonna be the one,” she says to her friend Ingrid (Kyra Sedgwick).
As Daphne begins to cope with her heartbreak and tries to get her life back on track, she is sucked into an unexpected love triangle when she is reunited with her friend Jack (Jamie Dornan), who later introduces her to his longtime pal Frank (Sebastian Stan).
One,...
The film’s first trailer dropped on Wednesday, opening up with Woodley’s idealistic character, Daphne, trying to recover from a recent break-up.
“I really thought that he was gonna be the one,” she says to her friend Ingrid (Kyra Sedgwick).
As Daphne begins to cope with her heartbreak and tries to get her life back on track, she is sucked into an unexpected love triangle when she is reunited with her friend Jack (Jamie Dornan), who later introduces her to his longtime pal Frank (Sebastian Stan).
One,...
- 2/20/2020
- by Claudia Harmata
- PEOPLE.com
‘Endings, Beginnings’ Trailer: Shailene Woodley Is Caught in a Love Triangle in Drake Doremus’ Drama
Director Drake Doremus returns to a familiar milieu — the romantic drama — for his newest feature, “Endings, Beginnings,” which stars Shailene Woodley as a woman attempting to get her life on track, who gets caught in a love triangle with a bad boy (Sebastian Stan) and his more erudite best friend (Jamie Dornan).
Co-scripted with novelist Jardine Libaire, the semi-improvised film is produced by Cj Entertainment, the Korean entertainment powerhouse behind Bong Joon Ho’s multiple Oscar-winning “Parasite.”
Acquired by Samuel Goldwyn Films after its 2019 Toronto premiere, it will be released it on May 1, 2020. The distributor has released a first official trailer for the film.
The official synopsis for “Endings, Beginnings” reads: “In present day Los Angeles, Daphne (Woodley), a thirty-something woman, navigates love and heartbreak over the course of one year. Daphne becomes intertwined with friends Jack (Dornan) and Frank (Stan) after meeting them at a party. During that time,...
Co-scripted with novelist Jardine Libaire, the semi-improvised film is produced by Cj Entertainment, the Korean entertainment powerhouse behind Bong Joon Ho’s multiple Oscar-winning “Parasite.”
Acquired by Samuel Goldwyn Films after its 2019 Toronto premiere, it will be released it on May 1, 2020. The distributor has released a first official trailer for the film.
The official synopsis for “Endings, Beginnings” reads: “In present day Los Angeles, Daphne (Woodley), a thirty-something woman, navigates love and heartbreak over the course of one year. Daphne becomes intertwined with friends Jack (Dornan) and Frank (Stan) after meeting them at a party. During that time,...
- 2/20/2020
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
"I'm tired of hurting people... I don't know how to stop." Samuel Goldwyn Films has unveiled the trailer for an indie drama titled Endings, Beginnings, the latest feature made by filmmaker Drake Doremus. It follows a 30-something woman navigating through love and heartbreak over the course of one year. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places. This kind of intimate film all about romance and love is Drake's knack, he keeps making them, and they continue to be astonishing and heartbreaking and thrilling. Shailene Woodley stars, also with Jamie Dornan and Sebastian Stan, plus Matthew Gray Gubler, Lindsay Sloane, and Kyra Sedgwick. This one is worth a look, especially if you're a fan of these actors. Here's the first official trailer for Drake Doremus' Endings, Beginnings, direct from Sgf's YouTube: In present day Los Angeles,...
- 2/19/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Deadline has learned that the North American rights for Drake Doremus’ Cj Entertainment movie Endings, Beginnings was acquired by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
The pic, starring two-time Golden Globe nominee and Divergent franchisestar Shailene Woodley, 50 Shades of Grey‘s Jamie Dornan, Avengers star Sebastian Stan, Matthew Gray Gubler (500 Days of Summer) Lindsay Sloane (Horrible Bosses) and Kyra Sedgwick (TV’s The Closer), made its world premiere at Tiff back in September.
Woodley plays Daphne, a thirty-something woman in present-day Los Angeles, who navigates love and heartbreak over the course of one year. Daphne becomes intertwined with friends Jack (Dornan) and Frank (Stan) after meeting them at a party. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places.
Endings, Beginnings was produced by Cj Entertainment’s Francis Chung, Robert George and Doremus, and co-produced by Fred Lee.
The pic, starring two-time Golden Globe nominee and Divergent franchisestar Shailene Woodley, 50 Shades of Grey‘s Jamie Dornan, Avengers star Sebastian Stan, Matthew Gray Gubler (500 Days of Summer) Lindsay Sloane (Horrible Bosses) and Kyra Sedgwick (TV’s The Closer), made its world premiere at Tiff back in September.
Woodley plays Daphne, a thirty-something woman in present-day Los Angeles, who navigates love and heartbreak over the course of one year. Daphne becomes intertwined with friends Jack (Dornan) and Frank (Stan) after meeting them at a party. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places.
Endings, Beginnings was produced by Cj Entertainment’s Francis Chung, Robert George and Doremus, and co-produced by Fred Lee.
- 10/29/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
We present our interviews from the Tiff premiere of Drake Doremus’ new film Endings,Beginnings starring Shailene Woodley, Jamie Dornan, Sebastian Stan, Matthew Gray Gubler and Lindsay Sloane. Doremus directed his script, which was co-written with Jardine Libaire.
The film premiered at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival, and here are the interviews from the red carpet.
Synopsis:
A 30-something woman navigating through love and heartbreak over the course of one year. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places.
#JamieDornan #ShaileneWoodley #SebastianStan
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The film premiered at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival, and here are the interviews from the red carpet.
Synopsis:
A 30-something woman navigating through love and heartbreak over the course of one year. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places.
#JamieDornan #ShaileneWoodley #SebastianStan
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- 9/10/2019
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
There’s nothing tidy about Daphne’s love life — and if there were, she probably wouldn’t make a very compelling character. Daphne, who is played by Shailene Woodley in what is simultaneously her most realistic and least accessible performance yet, recently broke up with her boyfriend, moving back into her sister’s pool house. That split had something to do with a drunken one-night stand. And now, though she’s sworn herself to six months of sobriety and celibacy, Daphne can’t deny her attraction to two totally different guys, Jack (Jamie Dornan) and Frank (Sebastian Stan), who just so happen to be best friends.
This movie — whose title, “Endings, Beginnings,” is cutesily withheld until just before the credits roll — is like the mumblecore version of “The Philadelphia Story,” wherein Katharine Hepburn sleeps with both suitors, discovers she’s pregnant by one of them and winds up “Bringing Up Baby...
This movie — whose title, “Endings, Beginnings,” is cutesily withheld until just before the credits roll — is like the mumblecore version of “The Philadelphia Story,” wherein Katharine Hepburn sleeps with both suitors, discovers she’s pregnant by one of them and winds up “Bringing Up Baby...
- 9/9/2019
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Early in Drake Doremus’ “Endings, Beginnings,” leading lady Daphne (Shailene Woodley) makes a comment to a potential paramour about feeling as if she’s being called to do things a twenty-something might do, like travel the world or join up with the Peace Corps, youthful diversions that a thirty-something like her has no business dabbling in anymore. But it’s all the other things that Daphne spends the film dabbling in — from living in her put-together sister’s guest house or looking for a job when she has no definable skills or even, as is often the crux of a Doremus feature, engaging in dangerous and immature relationships with unsuitable partners — that make it clear which parts of her are stuck in a life she should have stopped living a decade ago.
But is that ever going to change? Doremus’ films, from the sublime “Like Crazy” and “Breathe” to the ridiculous “Newness” and “Zoe,...
But is that ever going to change? Doremus’ films, from the sublime “Like Crazy” and “Breathe” to the ridiculous “Newness” and “Zoe,...
- 9/9/2019
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Renee Zellweger is making a bigger commitment to television.
The actress has signed an exclusive two-year, first-look deal with MGM TV. Under the new pact, Zellweger and her The Big Picture Co. producing partner Carmella Casinelli will develop new scripted projects, which Zellweger might eventually direct and star in.
“MGM is the perfect home for The Picture Co. as we look to amplify and invest in stories and storytellers,” said Zellweger and Casinelli in a joint statement. “Their existing library is rich with creative possibilities and we’re excited to embark on this new adventure together.”
Zellweger made a return to TV earlier this year as Anne Montgomery in the Netflix thriller series “What/If.” She will next be seen playing Judy Garland in upcoming feature “Judy” from British director Rupert Goold. Zellweger is repped by CAA and John Carrabino Management.
“Lindsay Sloane and I were introduced to Renee and Carmella via MGM’s Stacey Levin,...
The actress has signed an exclusive two-year, first-look deal with MGM TV. Under the new pact, Zellweger and her The Big Picture Co. producing partner Carmella Casinelli will develop new scripted projects, which Zellweger might eventually direct and star in.
“MGM is the perfect home for The Picture Co. as we look to amplify and invest in stories and storytellers,” said Zellweger and Casinelli in a joint statement. “Their existing library is rich with creative possibilities and we’re excited to embark on this new adventure together.”
Zellweger made a return to TV earlier this year as Anne Montgomery in the Netflix thriller series “What/If.” She will next be seen playing Judy Garland in upcoming feature “Judy” from British director Rupert Goold. Zellweger is repped by CAA and John Carrabino Management.
“Lindsay Sloane and I were introduced to Renee and Carmella via MGM’s Stacey Levin,...
- 8/26/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Renee Zellweger has signed a first-look deal with MGM Television, the studio announced on Monday.
Under the new two-year agreement, the Academy Award-winning actress and her producing partner, Carmella Casinelli, will develop new scripted projects for MGM TV through their newly formed banner The Big Picture Co. with an eye for Zellweger to potentially direct and star in those productions.
“Lindsay Sloane and I were introduced to Renée and Carmella via MGM’s Stacey Levin,” MGM’s president of Television Production and Development, Steve Stark, said. “We were very excited about the type of projects they were passionate about, so we decided to lock arms and do this together. On this 100th anniversary of United Artists, we are honored to welcome them to our studio’s long legacy of great storytelling.”
Also Read: Fall TV Premieres: Here's When All Your Favorite Broadcast Shows Will Return (Photos)
“MGM is the perfect...
Under the new two-year agreement, the Academy Award-winning actress and her producing partner, Carmella Casinelli, will develop new scripted projects for MGM TV through their newly formed banner The Big Picture Co. with an eye for Zellweger to potentially direct and star in those productions.
“Lindsay Sloane and I were introduced to Renée and Carmella via MGM’s Stacey Levin,” MGM’s president of Television Production and Development, Steve Stark, said. “We were very excited about the type of projects they were passionate about, so we decided to lock arms and do this together. On this 100th anniversary of United Artists, we are honored to welcome them to our studio’s long legacy of great storytelling.”
Also Read: Fall TV Premieres: Here's When All Your Favorite Broadcast Shows Will Return (Photos)
“MGM is the perfect...
- 8/26/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
1984: Guiding Light's Darcy held Beth and Alexandra hostage.
1984: Santa Barbara's Jade was upset when her brother was called "Killer Perkins".
1985: Mike Horton arrived in Salem on Days of our Lives.
1994: General Hospital's Lulu was born."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Another World, John Randolph (Michael M. Ryan) convinced his daughter, Lee (Barbara Rodell), that he still loved her.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) continued to pop pills before picking up Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) so they could go watch the eclipse.
1984: Santa Barbara's Jade was upset when her brother was called "Killer Perkins".
1985: Mike Horton arrived in Salem on Days of our Lives.
1994: General Hospital's Lulu was born."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Another World, John Randolph (Michael M. Ryan) convinced his daughter, Lee (Barbara Rodell), that he still loved her.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) continued to pop pills before picking up Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) so they could go watch the eclipse.
- 8/8/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
MGM Television is teaming with Emmy-nominated creator/showrunners Will Scheffer and Mark V. Olsen to adapt T.C. Boyle’s Pen/Faulkner Award winning, landmark immigration-themed novel The Tortilla Curtain as a premium series, from HertzbergMedia and Nice Media Studios.
Written by Scheffer and Olsen, Tortilla Curtain the series is a darkly comedic look at immigration through the lens of a liberal white couple living in an upscale housing development atop Topanga Canyon and the undocumented Mexican couple living in the ravine below. Their lives become forever enmeshed when the white man hits the Mexican man with his car and flees the scene.
HertzbergMedia’s Alex Hertzberg and Nice Media Studio’s Sam Sokolow will executive produce.
MGM Television will produce the series and will supervise the writing of the Tortilla Curtain pilot in-house. MGM will internationally distribute. Lindsay Sloane, MGM’s Senior Evp,...
Written by Scheffer and Olsen, Tortilla Curtain the series is a darkly comedic look at immigration through the lens of a liberal white couple living in an upscale housing development atop Topanga Canyon and the undocumented Mexican couple living in the ravine below. Their lives become forever enmeshed when the white man hits the Mexican man with his car and flees the scene.
HertzbergMedia’s Alex Hertzberg and Nice Media Studio’s Sam Sokolow will executive produce.
MGM Television will produce the series and will supervise the writing of the Tortilla Curtain pilot in-house. MGM will internationally distribute. Lindsay Sloane, MGM’s Senior Evp,...
- 3/1/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Good Trouble and Claws actress Sherry Cola is joining the cast of Drake Doremus’s untitled feature drama currently shooting in La.
Shailene Woodley, Jamie Dornan, Sebastian Stan, Matthew Gray Gubler, Lindsay Sloane and Shamier Anderson have already been set for the feature, which Cj Entertainment is financing and producing. Like Crazy director Doremus co-wrote the original screenplay with novelist Jardine Libaire (White Fur).
The movie is set in present day Los Angeles and follows Daphne (Woodley), a thirty-something woman navigating love and heartbreak over the course of one year. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places. Protagonist Pictures handles international sales (Cj will rep Asia). UTA Independent Film Group handles domestic.
Comedian and actress Cola has starred in series including Amazon’s I Love Dick and TNT’s dark comedy Claws...
Shailene Woodley, Jamie Dornan, Sebastian Stan, Matthew Gray Gubler, Lindsay Sloane and Shamier Anderson have already been set for the feature, which Cj Entertainment is financing and producing. Like Crazy director Doremus co-wrote the original screenplay with novelist Jardine Libaire (White Fur).
The movie is set in present day Los Angeles and follows Daphne (Woodley), a thirty-something woman navigating love and heartbreak over the course of one year. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places. Protagonist Pictures handles international sales (Cj will rep Asia). UTA Independent Film Group handles domestic.
Comedian and actress Cola has starred in series including Amazon’s I Love Dick and TNT’s dark comedy Claws...
- 11/12/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Playing House and The Odd Couple‘s Lindsay Sloane has boarded Drake Doremus’ untitled Shailene Woodley movie which Cj Entertainment is developing, financing and producing.
The pic set in current day Los Angeles follows Daphne (Woodley), a thirtysomething woman navigating love and heartbreak over the course of one year. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places. Sloane will play Billie, the foil sister to Woodley’s free spirit character. Billie is the financial shoulder for Daphne to lean on, and is married with a baby on the way. Also starring in Doremus’ latest is 50 Shades of Grey and A Private War star Jamie Dornan, Captain America‘s Sebastian Stan and Criminal Minds veteran Matthew Gray Gubler.
Sloane, whose film credits include The Horrible Bosses franchise, The Other Guys and Bring It On,...
The pic set in current day Los Angeles follows Daphne (Woodley), a thirtysomething woman navigating love and heartbreak over the course of one year. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places. Sloane will play Billie, the foil sister to Woodley’s free spirit character. Billie is the financial shoulder for Daphne to lean on, and is married with a baby on the way. Also starring in Doremus’ latest is 50 Shades of Grey and A Private War star Jamie Dornan, Captain America‘s Sebastian Stan and Criminal Minds veteran Matthew Gray Gubler.
Sloane, whose film credits include The Horrible Bosses franchise, The Other Guys and Bring It On,...
- 10/25/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
1984: Guiding Light's Darcy held Beth and Alexandra hostage.
1984: Santa Barbara's Jade was upset when her brother was
called "Killer Perkins". 1985: Mike Horton arrived in Salem.
1994: General Hospital's Lulu was born."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Another World, John Randolph (Michael M. Ryan) convinced his daughter, Lee (Barbara Rodell), that he still loved her.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) continued to pop pills before picking up Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) so they could go watch the eclipse.
1979: On The Edge of Night, Margo (Ann Williams) reminded David he owed her a favor.
1984: Santa Barbara's Jade was upset when her brother was
called "Killer Perkins". 1985: Mike Horton arrived in Salem.
1994: General Hospital's Lulu was born."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Another World, John Randolph (Michael M. Ryan) convinced his daughter, Lee (Barbara Rodell), that he still loved her.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) continued to pop pills before picking up Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) so they could go watch the eclipse.
1979: On The Edge of Night, Margo (Ann Williams) reminded David he owed her a favor.
- 8/8/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Patrick Dempsey, Ben Schnetzer, Damon Wayans Jr, and Virginia Madsen star in 10-part series based on Joël Dicker’s novel.
MGM Television, Eagle Pictures and Barbary Films have begun production in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on a 10-part TV series event for Epix network based on the bestselling European novel by Joël Dicker, The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair.
The series is produced by MGM Television and Eagle Pictures with MGM serving as the lead studio.
The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair takes place in coastal Maine and centres on Marcus Goldman, who is visiting Harry Quebert’s home to find a cure for his writer’s block as his publisher’s deadline looms. Marcus’ plans are suddenly upended when Harry is implicated in the cold-case murder of Nola Kellergan, a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for many years.
Jean-Jacques Annaud, director of Black And White In Color, will make his...
MGM Television, Eagle Pictures and Barbary Films have begun production in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on a 10-part TV series event for Epix network based on the bestselling European novel by Joël Dicker, The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair.
The series is produced by MGM Television and Eagle Pictures with MGM serving as the lead studio.
The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair takes place in coastal Maine and centres on Marcus Goldman, who is visiting Harry Quebert’s home to find a cure for his writer’s block as his publisher’s deadline looms. Marcus’ plans are suddenly upended when Harry is implicated in the cold-case murder of Nola Kellergan, a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for many years.
Jean-Jacques Annaud, director of Black And White In Color, will make his...
- 8/15/2017
- ScreenDaily
Lindsay Sloane is officially a mom of two.
The actress gave birth to her second daughter — whom she and husband Dar Rollins have named Pippa “Pip” Jean Rollins — on Friday, May 19, at 6:27 a.m., Sloane tells People exclusively. Born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, the new baby girl measured 20 inches and weighed in at 7 lbs., 3 oz.
“She has already proven to be a romantic by showing her love for sunrise walks around the house, nights cuddled on the couch watching The Bachelorette and toasting with her mom’s milk (a vintage year) every three hours,” Sloane, 39, jokes to People of Pippa,...
The actress gave birth to her second daughter — whom she and husband Dar Rollins have named Pippa “Pip” Jean Rollins — on Friday, May 19, at 6:27 a.m., Sloane tells People exclusively. Born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, the new baby girl measured 20 inches and weighed in at 7 lbs., 3 oz.
“She has already proven to be a romantic by showing her love for sunrise walks around the house, nights cuddled on the couch watching The Bachelorette and toasting with her mom’s milk (a vintage year) every three hours,” Sloane, 39, jokes to People of Pippa,...
- 6/27/2017
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
While doing press in January for the third season of “Playing House,” co-creators, writers, stars and real-life best friends Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham hinted that they shared a major bonding experience that they had written into the show. But they decided to keep mum about it until early May, when St. Clair revealed in a post on the StandUp2Cancer website that she had underwent treatment for breast cancer, with her best friend by her side every step of the way.
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The duo had worried that introducing such a serious storyline into the show wouldn’t feel organic or that it would overpower the comedy, but that fear was unfounded. “Playing House” is funnier, more in tune with its beating heart of comedy than ever, because of how the battle with cancer brought the two friends closer together.
Making the series after that was an exercise in gratitude, and the show exudes positivity, hope and joy through every line and scene. If anything, “Playing House” balances out its humor and multiple storylines so well that it’s actually easy to forget that the cancer plot is coming until it happens. And then bam — right there amidst the laughter — a feeling of being blindsided and stunned. And then come the tears.
This is what sets “Playing House” and a few other powerful comedies apart from the pack — their ability to bring genuine pathos and character growth into a genre that usually favors cautious inertia. The series is fearless: It’s unafraid to change, to evolve, to grow up.
When the show began, Maggie (Parham) left her cheating husband just before she’s about to have their baby. Her best friend Emma (St. Clair) leaves behind her job overseas to move in with Maggie to help raise the baby together. But this season, it’s Maggie who’s supportive of Emma through the hard times. In between single motherhood and cancer, the friends are consistently there for each other through all the changes: reentering the world of dating (with a hot new British doctor played by Ben Willbond), turning 40, having a healthy relationship with exes, career changes, and raising children. Aging isn’t a cause for mourning or denial, but is celebrated and yes, mocked mercilessly.
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Early on in Season 3, when Emma is considering sleeping with an ex she knew in high school, the following exchange takes place:
Real talk: do penises age? Asking for a friend.
Check out this first look at Season 3! We're dying a little with excitement. pic.twitter.com/TfxtuxfNo9
— Playing House (@PlayingHouseUSA) June 22, 2017
What’s beautiful about their relationship is that Maggie doesn’t even hesitate to answer in the most earnest and detailed manner possible. Oh yes, “Playing House” is crass, inappropriate, silly, but most of all vital. This season might be about embracing all the ups and downs of age 40, but it doesn’t act its age. Emma and Maggie’s lust for life and sharing is infectious, so much so that a new character introduced in the first episode gets visibly verklempt after hearing about the extent of the women’s friendship. Nobody is immune to the power of their triumphant and gleeful bond.
As strong as their friendship is though, it is not exclusive. Characters on the show get swept up in their wake, only to be embraced as extended family. And while some of the scenes featuring these characters without the benefit of the Bff presence or chemistry falter a bit, that too is part of the growing and learning process. This season we see more of exes Mark (Keegan-Michael Key), Bruce (Brad Morris), Zach (Zach Woods) and even Tina, aka “Bird Bones” (Lindsay Sloane), among a slew of others who are game to ditch their dignity for laughs. And in a way, we the audience are invited into that circle of friends as well.
St. Clair and Parham deciding to incorporate their partnered cancer battle into the show isn’t just brave or smart; it’s generous. And that’s true of how the show has operated from the beginning. Sure, their friendship is a pleasure to watch and even aspirational in its strength, but sharing it in all of its imperfect glory — warts, tumors and all — is the ultimate in honest communication, trust and building a community. We’ve been invited into the house to play, and it’s exactly where we want to be.
Grade: B+
Watch this exclusive sneak peek of the bloopers from Episode 2 below:
“Playing House” premieres with back-to-back episodes on Friday, June 23 at 11 p.m. and the entire season will be available on VOD on Saturday, June 24.
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The duo had worried that introducing such a serious storyline into the show wouldn’t feel organic or that it would overpower the comedy, but that fear was unfounded. “Playing House” is funnier, more in tune with its beating heart of comedy than ever, because of how the battle with cancer brought the two friends closer together.
Making the series after that was an exercise in gratitude, and the show exudes positivity, hope and joy through every line and scene. If anything, “Playing House” balances out its humor and multiple storylines so well that it’s actually easy to forget that the cancer plot is coming until it happens. And then bam — right there amidst the laughter — a feeling of being blindsided and stunned. And then come the tears.
This is what sets “Playing House” and a few other powerful comedies apart from the pack — their ability to bring genuine pathos and character growth into a genre that usually favors cautious inertia. The series is fearless: It’s unafraid to change, to evolve, to grow up.
When the show began, Maggie (Parham) left her cheating husband just before she’s about to have their baby. Her best friend Emma (St. Clair) leaves behind her job overseas to move in with Maggie to help raise the baby together. But this season, it’s Maggie who’s supportive of Emma through the hard times. In between single motherhood and cancer, the friends are consistently there for each other through all the changes: reentering the world of dating (with a hot new British doctor played by Ben Willbond), turning 40, having a healthy relationship with exes, career changes, and raising children. Aging isn’t a cause for mourning or denial, but is celebrated and yes, mocked mercilessly.
Read More: ‘Playing House’: Jessica St. Clair Reveals Real-Life Breast Cancer Battle Featured in Third Season
Early on in Season 3, when Emma is considering sleeping with an ex she knew in high school, the following exchange takes place:
Real talk: do penises age? Asking for a friend.
Check out this first look at Season 3! We're dying a little with excitement. pic.twitter.com/TfxtuxfNo9
— Playing House (@PlayingHouseUSA) June 22, 2017
What’s beautiful about their relationship is that Maggie doesn’t even hesitate to answer in the most earnest and detailed manner possible. Oh yes, “Playing House” is crass, inappropriate, silly, but most of all vital. This season might be about embracing all the ups and downs of age 40, but it doesn’t act its age. Emma and Maggie’s lust for life and sharing is infectious, so much so that a new character introduced in the first episode gets visibly verklempt after hearing about the extent of the women’s friendship. Nobody is immune to the power of their triumphant and gleeful bond.
As strong as their friendship is though, it is not exclusive. Characters on the show get swept up in their wake, only to be embraced as extended family. And while some of the scenes featuring these characters without the benefit of the Bff presence or chemistry falter a bit, that too is part of the growing and learning process. This season we see more of exes Mark (Keegan-Michael Key), Bruce (Brad Morris), Zach (Zach Woods) and even Tina, aka “Bird Bones” (Lindsay Sloane), among a slew of others who are game to ditch their dignity for laughs. And in a way, we the audience are invited into that circle of friends as well.
St. Clair and Parham deciding to incorporate their partnered cancer battle into the show isn’t just brave or smart; it’s generous. And that’s true of how the show has operated from the beginning. Sure, their friendship is a pleasure to watch and even aspirational in its strength, but sharing it in all of its imperfect glory — warts, tumors and all — is the ultimate in honest communication, trust and building a community. We’ve been invited into the house to play, and it’s exactly where we want to be.
Grade: B+
Watch this exclusive sneak peek of the bloopers from Episode 2 below:
“Playing House” premieres with back-to-back episodes on Friday, June 23 at 11 p.m. and the entire season will be available on VOD on Saturday, June 24.
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- 6/23/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Barry Levinson attached to direct and executive produce.
Al Pacino will star as former Penn State American football coach c in a new HBO film set to be directed by Barry Levinson.
The currently untitled project is being produced in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Pacino will play Paterno, the most successful coach in college American football history who became embroiled in Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.
Debora Cahn, John C. Richards and David McKenna will write the script. Levinson will also serve as an executive producer alongside partners Jason Sosnoff and Tom Fontana.
Ed Pressman, Rick Nicita, and Lindsay Sloane will also serve as executive producers.
The project marks Pacino’s fourth at HBO following You Don’t Know Jack, Phil Spector and the mini-series Angels In America.
Levinson directed and served as executive producer on You Don’t Know Jack and was an executive producer on Phil Spector. He collaborated...
Al Pacino will star as former Penn State American football coach c in a new HBO film set to be directed by Barry Levinson.
The currently untitled project is being produced in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Pacino will play Paterno, the most successful coach in college American football history who became embroiled in Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.
Debora Cahn, John C. Richards and David McKenna will write the script. Levinson will also serve as an executive producer alongside partners Jason Sosnoff and Tom Fontana.
Ed Pressman, Rick Nicita, and Lindsay Sloane will also serve as executive producers.
The project marks Pacino’s fourth at HBO following You Don’t Know Jack, Phil Spector and the mini-series Angels In America.
Levinson directed and served as executive producer on You Don’t Know Jack and was an executive producer on Phil Spector. He collaborated...
- 6/5/2017
- ScreenDaily
Al Pacino is tackling the Penn State sex abuse scandal head-on.
The Oscar winner is set to play late college football legend Joe Paterno in a currently untitled HBO movie that chronicles the coach’s downfall in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.
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The project — directed by Barry Levinson, who teamed with Pacino on the recent HBO pic Wizard of Lies — will delve into how the darkest chapter in Penn State history challenged Paterno’s legacy as the winningest coach in college football history,...
The Oscar winner is set to play late college football legend Joe Paterno in a currently untitled HBO movie that chronicles the coach’s downfall in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.
RelatedBig Little Lies Season 2 Inches Closer to Reality, Author Liane Moriarty Confirms
The project — directed by Barry Levinson, who teamed with Pacino on the recent HBO pic Wizard of Lies — will delve into how the darkest chapter in Penn State history challenged Paterno’s legacy as the winningest coach in college football history,...
- 6/5/2017
- TVLine.com
Network: CBS. Episodes: 38 (half-hour). Seasons:Three.TV show dates: February 19, 2015 -- January 20, 2017. Series status: Cancelled. Performers include: Matthew Perry, Thomas Lennon, Lindsay Sloane, Wendell Pierce, and Yvette Nicole Brown. TV show description: Based on the Neil Simon stage comedy (which later spawned movie and a couple TV show incarnations), this sitcom revolves around two single friends who are trying to figure out how to live together without killing each other. Endearing slob Oscar Madison (Matthew Perry) is a sports-writer and uptight neat freak Felix Unger (Thomas Lennon) is a photographer. They're two former college buddies who become unlikely roommates after the demise of their marriages. Felix has been kicked out by his wife Ashley while Oscar's ex Gaby (Lauren Graham) divorced him because of he's such a...
- 5/15/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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