Exclusive: Peacock is circling an anthology series project from Good Girls creator/executive producer/co-showrunner Jenna Bans and her frequent collaborator, the series’ executive producer/co-showrunner Bill Krebs. The streamer is considering a development deal for the project, produced by Universal Television, where Bans is under a deal.
Co-created and executive produced by Bans and Krebs, who also would serve as showrunners, the Untitled Bans/Krebs Anthology Project follows darkly comedic twisted love stories throughout history. The first season, based on the Washington Post article “Flight of the Heart,” explores the true story of Ron McIntosh and Samantha “Dorinda” Lopez, two unlikely criminals who met at the original Club Fed prison in the mid-1980s, fell in love and desperate to be together forever, staged what would become one of the most daring prison escapes in history.
This would mark the first series created/co-created by Bans since Good Girls,...
Co-created and executive produced by Bans and Krebs, who also would serve as showrunners, the Untitled Bans/Krebs Anthology Project follows darkly comedic twisted love stories throughout history. The first season, based on the Washington Post article “Flight of the Heart,” explores the true story of Ron McIntosh and Samantha “Dorinda” Lopez, two unlikely criminals who met at the original Club Fed prison in the mid-1980s, fell in love and desperate to be together forever, staged what would become one of the most daring prison escapes in history.
This would mark the first series created/co-created by Bans since Good Girls,...
- 4/28/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
NBCUniversal has finalized its organizational structure under new television and streaming entertainment chief Susan Rovner, a move that includes 50 layoffs, mostly in the content division.
Scripted content president Lisa Katz’s team now includes Cara Dellaverson and Alex Sepiol, who have been tapped to together lead drama development and current programming as executive VPs of drama series. Dellaverson, who joined NBCU in 2015, was most recently exec VP of drama programming. Longtime NBCU vet Sepiol was most recently exec VP of scripted development for NBCU’s entertainment and lifestyle group and direct-to-consumer.
Meanwhile, Jeff Meyerson will head comedy development and current programming as exec VP of comedy series, and Michael Sluchan is set to lead movies, kids programming and co-productions as exec VP of current series and co-productions. Meyerson was previously senior VP of comedy development, while Sluchan was most recently exec VP of current scripted programming and limited series for...
Scripted content president Lisa Katz’s team now includes Cara Dellaverson and Alex Sepiol, who have been tapped to together lead drama development and current programming as executive VPs of drama series. Dellaverson, who joined NBCU in 2015, was most recently exec VP of drama programming. Longtime NBCU vet Sepiol was most recently exec VP of scripted development for NBCU’s entertainment and lifestyle group and direct-to-consumer.
Meanwhile, Jeff Meyerson will head comedy development and current programming as exec VP of comedy series, and Michael Sluchan is set to lead movies, kids programming and co-productions as exec VP of current series and co-productions. Meyerson was previously senior VP of comedy development, while Sluchan was most recently exec VP of current scripted programming and limited series for...
- 2/2/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
The reorganization of NBCUniversal’s entertainment content team is complete with Susan Rovner setting the team and around 50 employees leaving as part of the changes.
Deadline understands that Bruce Evans, EVP, Current Programming and Dan Shear, EVP, Comedy Development at Peacock are two of the high-profile execs exiting. It marks the latest shift with current programming being merged with development and comedy development coming under Jeff Meyerson.
The move comes after Rovner set her leadership team in November with Lisa Katz becoming President of Scripted Content and her splitting the non-scripted team into two divisions.
Cara Dellaverson and Alex Sepiol have been tapped to co-lead drama development and current across NBCU’s portfolio including NBC, its cable networks and streamer Peacock. They have both been named EVP, Drama Series, Entertainment Content and report to Katz.
Dellaverson has been with NBCU since 2015 and previously served as EVP of Drama Programming for NBC Entertainment,...
Deadline understands that Bruce Evans, EVP, Current Programming and Dan Shear, EVP, Comedy Development at Peacock are two of the high-profile execs exiting. It marks the latest shift with current programming being merged with development and comedy development coming under Jeff Meyerson.
The move comes after Rovner set her leadership team in November with Lisa Katz becoming President of Scripted Content and her splitting the non-scripted team into two divisions.
Cara Dellaverson and Alex Sepiol have been tapped to co-lead drama development and current across NBCU’s portfolio including NBC, its cable networks and streamer Peacock. They have both been named EVP, Drama Series, Entertainment Content and report to Katz.
Dellaverson has been with NBCU since 2015 and previously served as EVP of Drama Programming for NBC Entertainment,...
- 2/2/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Susan Rovner finalized her Entertainment Content executive team on Tuesday, a few months after she joined NBCUniversal to lead its newly formed development unit.
Rovner was hired last year over from Warner Bros. to lead NBCU’s Entertainment Content (i.e. program development) business. That came after a massive reorganization under NBCU CEO Jeff Shell, who restructured the television side of the business into three parts: direct to consumer, entertainment programming and entertainment business. Peacock chief Matt Strauss runs the direct to consumer unit, while Frances Berwick heads up the entertainment business division, where she’ll work closely with Rovner.
As part of Tuesday’s restructure, roughly 50 people will be leaving the company, with the majority coming from inside the division. There were additional cuts in scheduling, acquisitions and marketing.
Here is how the new structure under Rovner is laid out:
Under Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content: Cara Dellaverson & Alex Sepiol...
Rovner was hired last year over from Warner Bros. to lead NBCU’s Entertainment Content (i.e. program development) business. That came after a massive reorganization under NBCU CEO Jeff Shell, who restructured the television side of the business into three parts: direct to consumer, entertainment programming and entertainment business. Peacock chief Matt Strauss runs the direct to consumer unit, while Frances Berwick heads up the entertainment business division, where she’ll work closely with Rovner.
As part of Tuesday’s restructure, roughly 50 people will be leaving the company, with the majority coming from inside the division. There were additional cuts in scheduling, acquisitions and marketing.
Here is how the new structure under Rovner is laid out:
Under Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content: Cara Dellaverson & Alex Sepiol...
- 2/2/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
The other shoe has dropped at NBCUniversal.
The expected layoffs in Susan Rovner’s Entertainment Content Division have begun. Sources say 50 employees were let go Tuesday from Rovner’s newly consolidated team. The merged programming team was the hardest hit with Tuesday’s layoffs. Other divisions, including scheduling and acquisitions, were also impacted.
The moves come after Rovner’s senior leaders of scripted, unscripted and late night solidified their respective teams. Cara Dellaverson and Alex Sepiol (who headed drama for Peacock under former head of originals Bill McGoldrick) will co-lead drama and current development under head of scripted Lisa Katz....
The expected layoffs in Susan Rovner’s Entertainment Content Division have begun. Sources say 50 employees were let go Tuesday from Rovner’s newly consolidated team. The merged programming team was the hardest hit with Tuesday’s layoffs. Other divisions, including scheduling and acquisitions, were also impacted.
The moves come after Rovner’s senior leaders of scripted, unscripted and late night solidified their respective teams. Cara Dellaverson and Alex Sepiol (who headed drama for Peacock under former head of originals Bill McGoldrick) will co-lead drama and current development under head of scripted Lisa Katz....
The other shoe has dropped at NBCUniversal.
The expected layoffs in Susan Rovner’s Entertainment Content Division have begun. Sources say 50 employees were let go Tuesday from Rovner’s newly consolidated team. The merged programming team was the hardest hit with Tuesday’s layoffs. Other divisions, including scheduling and acquisitions, were also impacted.
The moves come after Rovner’s senior leaders of scripted, unscripted and late night solidified their respective teams. Cara Dellaverson and Alex Sepiol (who headed drama for Peacock under former head of originals Bill McGoldrick) will co-lead drama and current development under head of scripted Lisa Katz....
The expected layoffs in Susan Rovner’s Entertainment Content Division have begun. Sources say 50 employees were let go Tuesday from Rovner’s newly consolidated team. The merged programming team was the hardest hit with Tuesday’s layoffs. Other divisions, including scheduling and acquisitions, were also impacted.
The moves come after Rovner’s senior leaders of scripted, unscripted and late night solidified their respective teams. Cara Dellaverson and Alex Sepiol (who headed drama for Peacock under former head of originals Bill McGoldrick) will co-lead drama and current development under head of scripted Lisa Katz....
NBC has named three new SVPs, promoting network veterans Deepak Jesrani and Mike Nunes and bringing in Warner Horizon Television’s Lisa Roos. Jesrani and Roos have been appointed Svp, Drama Development, while Nunes will be Svp, Current Development.
Following former NBC Drama Evp Lisa Katz’s elevation to Co-President of Scripted Programming last February, the department’s Svp Cara Dellaverson was upped from Svp to Evp, Drama Programming. Roos’ hire fills the vacancy in NBC’s senior drama development ranks.
“This team has been responsible for some of the most beloved shows on television, and we are so happy to recognize Deepak and Mike’s talent, dedication and significant contributions to our programming,” said Katz and Tracey Pakosta, Co-Presidents of Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment. “We’re also very excited to have Lisa join NBC. She has sharp creative instincts and deep relationships across the industry and will make a...
Following former NBC Drama Evp Lisa Katz’s elevation to Co-President of Scripted Programming last February, the department’s Svp Cara Dellaverson was upped from Svp to Evp, Drama Programming. Roos’ hire fills the vacancy in NBC’s senior drama development ranks.
“This team has been responsible for some of the most beloved shows on television, and we are so happy to recognize Deepak and Mike’s talent, dedication and significant contributions to our programming,” said Katz and Tracey Pakosta, Co-Presidents of Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment. “We’re also very excited to have Lisa join NBC. She has sharp creative instincts and deep relationships across the industry and will make a...
- 2/15/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Scripted executives Cara Dellaverson and Jeff Meyerson have been promoted to Executive Vice President, Drama Programming and Senior Vice President, Comedy Development at NBC Entertainment, respectively. “Cara is an invaluable member of our programming team with incredible creative instincts, fantastic taste in material and strong relationships throughout the industry,” Lisa Katz, co-president of scripted programming at NBC Entertainment, said. “We’re extremely fortunate to have her leading our drama development efforts and continuing to make NBC a place that attracts and supports top talent.” Co-president of scripted programming Tracey Pakosta added that Meyerson has also been “instrumental” in NBC’s scripted slate. “He has long supported storytellers...
- 3/21/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
The Lupus La Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon will take place this Friday.
Now in its 15th year, the Lupus La Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon is a Beverly Hills tradition. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of fashion and fun, including an exciting silent auction with over 200 designer handbags, donated by top designers and celebrities, as well as an exclusive fashion show from Roberto Cavalli.
The event will also feature lunch, a live auction, awards and more. Funds raised will support Lupus La’s mission to find the causes of and cure for lupus, while providing support, services and hope to those affected by lupus. Preview the handbags and purchase tickets at www.LupusLA.org.
The event will be hosted by Paula Abdul. Additional attendees include Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick; “Silicon Valley”), Lisa Ann Walter (The Parent Trap; Bruce Almighty), Kearran Giovanni (“Major Crimes”), Kate Von (“Cutthroat Kitchen”) and more to be announced.
Now in its 15th year, the Lupus La Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon is a Beverly Hills tradition. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of fashion and fun, including an exciting silent auction with over 200 designer handbags, donated by top designers and celebrities, as well as an exclusive fashion show from Roberto Cavalli.
The event will also feature lunch, a live auction, awards and more. Funds raised will support Lupus La’s mission to find the causes of and cure for lupus, while providing support, services and hope to those affected by lupus. Preview the handbags and purchase tickets at www.LupusLA.org.
The event will be hosted by Paula Abdul. Additional attendees include Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick; “Silicon Valley”), Lisa Ann Walter (The Parent Trap; Bruce Almighty), Kearran Giovanni (“Major Crimes”), Kate Von (“Cutthroat Kitchen”) and more to be announced.
- 11/13/2017
- Look to the Stars
NBC has given a production commitment to an interracial family comedy from Matt Hubbard and Mike Schur. The single-camera comedy tells the story of a happily-married interracial couple, Andrew and Josie, whose lives take a turn when they move close to Josie’s family in Missouri. Hubbard and Schur, who are writing the script, will serve as executive producers on the project with David Miner of 3 Arts Entertainment. Universal Television is producing with 3 Arts and Schur’s Fremulon. Both Schur and Hubbard have deals at Universal. Also Read: NBC Names Cara Dellaverson Svp of Drama Development Hubbard and Schur previously worked together on.
- 9/3/2015
- by Daniel Holloway
- The Wrap
NBC Entertainment has named Lionsgate development and current executive Cara Dellaverson as Svp of Drama Development. She will report to Pearlena Igbokwe, Evp of Drama Development. Most recently, Dellaverson was Svp of Television Development and Current Programming at Lionsgate, where she oversaw the launch of ABC's Nashville, as well as Jenji Kohan's Netflix series Orange Is The New Black. "Cara's knack for finding fresh and unique stories that resonate with audiences…...
- 9/3/2015
- Deadline TV
NBC Entertainment has named Cara Dellaverson senior vice president of drama development, the company announced Thursday. “We are excited that Cara will be contributing her amazing talent for developing compelling drama to NBC,” said NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke in a statement. “Cara’s knack for finding fresh and unique stories that resonate with audiences is evident through her success with series such as ‘Nashville’ and ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ and we are thrilled that she will be bringing that passion to NBC.” Also Read: TheWrap's TV Stars and Showrunners Exclusive Portraits (Updating Photos) Most recently Dellaverson served as Svp of television.
- 9/3/2015
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
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