LA Fire & Rescue — Pictured: “LA Fire & Rescue” Key Art — (Photo by: NBCUniversal) NBC reveals the real-life heroes on “LA Fire & Rescue,” a new docuseries from Wolf Entertainment (the producers behind NBC’s hit drama “Chicago Fire”), and Universal Television Alternative Studio and 44 Blue Productions. The series offers unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and premieres Wednesday, June 21 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Responsible for protecting the lives and property of 4 million residents living in 59 cities across Los Angeles County, the LACoFD’s 2,300 square miles of service is unlike any other in the United States. From helicopter mountain rescues and lifeguard beach Sos, to fireboats, hazmat units and California’s raging wildfires, the department does it all. The series documents actual calls and drama while giving a face to...
- 5/24/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
NBC’s summer primetime lineup will feature the series premiere of LA Fire & Rescue. The new docuseries from prolific executive producer Dick Wolf debuts on June 21, 2023, with new episodes airing on Wednesdays at 8pm Et/Pt.
The documentary series focuses on seven firehouses that are part of the massive Los Angeles County Fire Department. LACoFD’s Air Operations and Lifeguard Divisions are also featured in the docuseries from Wolf Entertainment’s Dick Wolf and Tom Thayer, 44 Blue Productions’ Rasha Drachkovitch, and Robyn Younie. Younie is the showrunner.
NBC offers this synopsis of the docuseries and details on the firehouses featured on LA Fire & Rescue:
“Responsible for protecting the lives and property of 4 million residents living in 59 cities across Los Angeles County, the LACoFD’s 2,300 square miles of service is unlike any other in the United States. From helicopter mountain rescues and lifeguard beach Sos, to fireboats, hazmat...
The documentary series focuses on seven firehouses that are part of the massive Los Angeles County Fire Department. LACoFD’s Air Operations and Lifeguard Divisions are also featured in the docuseries from Wolf Entertainment’s Dick Wolf and Tom Thayer, 44 Blue Productions’ Rasha Drachkovitch, and Robyn Younie. Younie is the showrunner.
NBC offers this synopsis of the docuseries and details on the firehouses featured on LA Fire & Rescue:
“Responsible for protecting the lives and property of 4 million residents living in 59 cities across Los Angeles County, the LACoFD’s 2,300 square miles of service is unlike any other in the United States. From helicopter mountain rescues and lifeguard beach Sos, to fireboats, hazmat...
- 5/22/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Lionsgate has acquired the sub-licensing distribution rights worldwide to the the Biblical epic series “The Chosen.”
Three seasons of “The Chosen” have been produced to date. Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video, while Season 1 is also on Netflix. It is also availabile in France on Canal+, the Netherlands on Npo, Spain on MovieStar and Poland on Tvp. A fourth season, from creator, director, and producer Dallas Jenkins and starring Jonathan Roumie, is currently in production. It has also pulled in $35 million at the box office in special event theatrical releases
The Come and See Foundation will retain and manage licensing rights for all activities within the non-profit sector. After any theatrical release, the Angel Studios app and “The Chosen” app have global exclusive rights in the first window for all existing and future seasons. Angel Studios has perpetual rights, and has exclusive perpetual rights to NFTs.
Three seasons of “The Chosen” have been produced to date. Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video, while Season 1 is also on Netflix. It is also availabile in France on Canal+, the Netherlands on Npo, Spain on MovieStar and Poland on Tvp. A fourth season, from creator, director, and producer Dallas Jenkins and starring Jonathan Roumie, is currently in production. It has also pulled in $35 million at the box office in special event theatrical releases
The Come and See Foundation will retain and manage licensing rights for all activities within the non-profit sector. After any theatrical release, the Angel Studios app and “The Chosen” app have global exclusive rights in the first window for all existing and future seasons. Angel Studios has perpetual rights, and has exclusive perpetual rights to NFTs.
- 5/22/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has taken sub-licensing distribution rights worldwide to The Chosen, the hit Jesus of Nazareth drama widely regarded as the most successful crowdfunded TV series of all time.
Lionsgate will shop all three seasons of Dallas Jenkins’ hit globally, having already had more than 110 million viewers in 175 countries and with plans to make it available in 600 languages, according to the studio.
The historical drama tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Jewish oppression in first-century Israel, it shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings.
The Chosen started out as a crowdfunded project as Jenkins’ desired to create a bingeable series about Jesus, and has since amassed a huge following, roundly considered to be the most successful crowdfunded TV series of all time. Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video and the...
Lionsgate will shop all three seasons of Dallas Jenkins’ hit globally, having already had more than 110 million viewers in 175 countries and with plans to make it available in 600 languages, according to the studio.
The historical drama tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Jewish oppression in first-century Israel, it shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings.
The Chosen started out as a crowdfunded project as Jenkins’ desired to create a bingeable series about Jesus, and has since amassed a huge following, roundly considered to be the most successful crowdfunded TV series of all time. Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video and the...
- 5/22/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has acquired the global distribution rights to all seasons of Dallas Jenkins’ event series “The Chosen,” the studio announced Monday.
The historical drama series, which is created, directed and produced by Jenkins and centers on the life of Jesus through the point of view of his followers, has drawn in 110 million viewers in 175 countries, per the studio, and has plans to expand its availability to 600 languages. Jonathan Roumie stars as Jesus in the show and has been invited to speak with Pope Francis at the Vatican twice since the show’s debut.
Three seasons of “The Chosen” have been completed and a fourth installment led by Jenkins and starring Roumie is currently in production. At this time, “The Chosen” Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Peacock and Prime Video, and Season 1 is available to stream on Netflix. Global audiences can stream the series on Canal+ in France, on Npo in the Netherlands,...
The historical drama series, which is created, directed and produced by Jenkins and centers on the life of Jesus through the point of view of his followers, has drawn in 110 million viewers in 175 countries, per the studio, and has plans to expand its availability to 600 languages. Jonathan Roumie stars as Jesus in the show and has been invited to speak with Pope Francis at the Vatican twice since the show’s debut.
Three seasons of “The Chosen” have been completed and a fourth installment led by Jenkins and starring Roumie is currently in production. At this time, “The Chosen” Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Peacock and Prime Video, and Season 1 is available to stream on Netflix. Global audiences can stream the series on Canal+ in France, on Npo in the Netherlands,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Lionsgate has picked up the worldwide distribution rights to all seasons of The Chosen, the streaming TV series starring Jonathan Roumie that follows the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of his followers.
The religious drama from creator, director and producer Dallas Jenkins grew from a crowdsourcing project to amassing over 110 million viewers in 175 countries via streaming platforms. The studio and Jenkins plan to make The Chosen available worldwide in 600 languages.
“Lionsgate is perfect for us. They’re strong and experienced in the areas we’re not, but they also understand what’s unique about us and will protect that. We’ll continue to do what we do best unabated, and they’ll expand our efforts with their tremendous distribution team,” Jenkins said in a statement.
Pre-pandemic, crowdfunding raised around $9 million to fill out budgets to shoot The Chosen. Three seasons of the religious drama have been produced,...
The religious drama from creator, director and producer Dallas Jenkins grew from a crowdsourcing project to amassing over 110 million viewers in 175 countries via streaming platforms. The studio and Jenkins plan to make The Chosen available worldwide in 600 languages.
“Lionsgate is perfect for us. They’re strong and experienced in the areas we’re not, but they also understand what’s unique about us and will protect that. We’ll continue to do what we do best unabated, and they’ll expand our efforts with their tremendous distribution team,” Jenkins said in a statement.
Pre-pandemic, crowdfunding raised around $9 million to fill out budgets to shoot The Chosen. Three seasons of the religious drama have been produced,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Controversial Hollywood figures and ‘Father Stu’ co-stars Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg are teaming for another film, with Gibson back in the director’s chair for the first time since ‘Hacksaw Ridge’.
Gibson is helming ‘Flight Risk’ for Lionsgate, which will be taking the project to Cannes, reports Variety. Davis Entertainment is producing, alongside Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions.
The logline says that Wahlberg will be starring as “a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial.”
“We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg,” Joe Drake, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. “These world-class talents combining for this dynamic, character-driven film will make Flight Risk one of the most suspense-filled, must-see events of the year.”
As per Variety, Lionsgate acquired the worldwide distribution rights via Lauren Bixby and Christopher Davis, who negotiated on behalf of the studio. Alex Lebovici...
Gibson is helming ‘Flight Risk’ for Lionsgate, which will be taking the project to Cannes, reports Variety. Davis Entertainment is producing, alongside Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions.
The logline says that Wahlberg will be starring as “a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial.”
“We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg,” Joe Drake, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. “These world-class talents combining for this dynamic, character-driven film will make Flight Risk one of the most suspense-filled, must-see events of the year.”
As per Variety, Lionsgate acquired the worldwide distribution rights via Lauren Bixby and Christopher Davis, who negotiated on behalf of the studio. Alex Lebovici...
- 5/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lionsgate and Fifth Season have come together for the first time on what should be a hot Cannes package, lining up an all-star cast of established talent and fast-rising names for the upcoming suspense thriller Anniversary.
Diane Lane (Man of Steel, Feud: Capote’s Women), Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall Street), Madeline Brewer (The Handmaid’s Tale), Zoey Deutch (Not Ok, Juror #2), Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton, Fair Play) Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) and Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Bad Sisters) are set to star in the feature, which Lionsgate will be launching in the Marche du Film.
Jan Komasa, the Polish director who landed an Oscar nomination for his drama Corpus Christi and also helmed The Hater, directs from a screenplay by Lori Rosene-Gambino, based on an original story by Komasa and Rosene-Gambino. The film will be produced by Nick Wechsler (Magic Mike trilogy, The Magic Mike trilogy,...
Diane Lane (Man of Steel, Feud: Capote’s Women), Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall Street), Madeline Brewer (The Handmaid’s Tale), Zoey Deutch (Not Ok, Juror #2), Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton, Fair Play) Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) and Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Bad Sisters) are set to star in the feature, which Lionsgate will be launching in the Marche du Film.
Jan Komasa, the Polish director who landed an Oscar nomination for his drama Corpus Christi and also helmed The Hater, directs from a screenplay by Lori Rosene-Gambino, based on an original story by Komasa and Rosene-Gambino. The film will be produced by Nick Wechsler (Magic Mike trilogy, The Magic Mike trilogy,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Controversial Hollywood figures and “Father Stu” co-stars Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg are teaming for another film, with Gibson back in the director’s chair for the first time since “Hacksaw Ridge.”
Gibson is helming “Flight Risk” for Lionsgate, which will be taking the project to Cannes. Davis Entertainment is producing, alongside Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions.
The logline says that Wahlberg will be starring as “a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial.”
“We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg,” Joe Drake, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. “These world-class talents combining for this dynamic, character-driven film will make Flight Risk one of the most suspense-filled, must-see events of the year.”
Lionsgate acquired the worldwide distribution rights via Lauren Bixby and Christopher Davis, who negotiated on behalf of the studio. Alex Lebovici of Hammerstone studios is serving...
Gibson is helming “Flight Risk” for Lionsgate, which will be taking the project to Cannes. Davis Entertainment is producing, alongside Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions.
The logline says that Wahlberg will be starring as “a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial.”
“We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg,” Joe Drake, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. “These world-class talents combining for this dynamic, character-driven film will make Flight Risk one of the most suspense-filled, must-see events of the year.”
Lionsgate acquired the worldwide distribution rights via Lauren Bixby and Christopher Davis, who negotiated on behalf of the studio. Alex Lebovici of Hammerstone studios is serving...
- 5/12/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Mel Gibson is returning to the director’s chair for the first time since 2016 Oscar winner Hacksaw Ridge with movie Flight Risk, which will star Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg.
Lionsgate, which was also behind Hacksaw Ridge, is launching world sales on the hot package ahead of the Cannes market.
The film will see Wahlberg play a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial. Additional casting is underway. Pic is based on Jared Rosenberg’s 2020 Blacklist script.
The movie will mark a re-team for Gibson and Wahlberg after they starred last year in box office hit Father Stu. Oscar-winning Braveheart filmmaker Gibson has directed five films over a thirty year span, with each one hitting at the box office.
Davis Entertainment will produce alongside Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions. Alex Lebovici of Hammerstone Studios is serving as executive producer and is financing.
Lauren Bixby and Christopher Davis...
Lionsgate, which was also behind Hacksaw Ridge, is launching world sales on the hot package ahead of the Cannes market.
The film will see Wahlberg play a pilot transporting a dangerous criminal for trial. Additional casting is underway. Pic is based on Jared Rosenberg’s 2020 Blacklist script.
The movie will mark a re-team for Gibson and Wahlberg after they starred last year in box office hit Father Stu. Oscar-winning Braveheart filmmaker Gibson has directed five films over a thirty year span, with each one hitting at the box office.
Davis Entertainment will produce alongside Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions. Alex Lebovici of Hammerstone Studios is serving as executive producer and is financing.
Lauren Bixby and Christopher Davis...
- 5/12/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Venice has unveiled the full lineup of its immersive section, which is held every year in the lush island of Lazzaretto Vecchio, a short boat ride from the Lido.
Launched in 2019 as Xr – Extended Reality, the section now has a bigger scope as reflected by its new name, Venice Immersive. As much as 43 projects from 19 countries and 32 works will be presented as part of the sidebar.
Spanning installations, live performances and virtual worlds, Venice Immersive will showcase 30 projects in competition, as well as 10 projects out of competition, among others. An international jury, presided over by May Abdalla from the U.K. and comprising of David Adler from Denmark and Blanca Li from Spain, will hand out three prizes for best experience, grand jury prize and special jury prize.
Venice was one of the first film festivals in the world to spotlight virtual reality. The development of a VR Theater in...
Launched in 2019 as Xr – Extended Reality, the section now has a bigger scope as reflected by its new name, Venice Immersive. As much as 43 projects from 19 countries and 32 works will be presented as part of the sidebar.
Spanning installations, live performances and virtual worlds, Venice Immersive will showcase 30 projects in competition, as well as 10 projects out of competition, among others. An international jury, presided over by May Abdalla from the U.K. and comprising of David Adler from Denmark and Blanca Li from Spain, will hand out three prizes for best experience, grand jury prize and special jury prize.
Venice was one of the first film festivals in the world to spotlight virtual reality. The development of a VR Theater in...
- 7/27/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Venice’s Xr strand has rebranded to include immersive media beyond VR.
Venice Immersive, the Xr (extended reality) section of the Venice International Film Festival, has unveiled its official selection for 2022 with 30 projects playing in competition.
Six of the Xr competition projects come from the UK, including Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, a VR spin-off from the hit drama series.
A dark action-adventure VR game that will immerse players in the world of the show, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is produced by UK games developer Maze Theory and will launch later this year.
Formerly known as Venice VR Expanded,...
Venice Immersive, the Xr (extended reality) section of the Venice International Film Festival, has unveiled its official selection for 2022 with 30 projects playing in competition.
Six of the Xr competition projects come from the UK, including Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, a VR spin-off from the hit drama series.
A dark action-adventure VR game that will immerse players in the world of the show, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is produced by UK games developer Maze Theory and will launch later this year.
Formerly known as Venice VR Expanded,...
- 7/27/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
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