Wasserman, the sports and music representation firm that acquired Brillstein Entertainment Partners last year, is officially moving into the non-fiction space.
The company has launched a new division run by former Showtime exec Zoe Rogovin.
It comes after Wasserman scored a wide-ranging deal between Brittney Griner and Disney that includes a major documentary component. The company is also behind Netflix’s Get Gotti.
The unit will develop premium, commercial TV and documentary films with directors, talent and production companies as well as Wasserman’s own entertainment, sports, and music businesses.
Rogovin will report to Jon Liebman, CEO of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, who runs all content and entertainment for Wasserman.
She started her career as an intern at Brillstein and later worked in Global Media Rights and Business Development for Wasserman, before eventually becoming Showtime’s SVP of Programming, where she oversaw non-fiction series such as W. Kamau Bell’s We Need to Talk About Cosby,...
The company has launched a new division run by former Showtime exec Zoe Rogovin.
It comes after Wasserman scored a wide-ranging deal between Brittney Griner and Disney that includes a major documentary component. The company is also behind Netflix’s Get Gotti.
The unit will develop premium, commercial TV and documentary films with directors, talent and production companies as well as Wasserman’s own entertainment, sports, and music businesses.
Rogovin will report to Jon Liebman, CEO of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, who runs all content and entertainment for Wasserman.
She started her career as an intern at Brillstein and later worked in Global Media Rights and Business Development for Wasserman, before eventually becoming Showtime’s SVP of Programming, where she oversaw non-fiction series such as W. Kamau Bell’s We Need to Talk About Cosby,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Wasserman has hired Zoe Rogovin to lead the company’s newly launched non-fiction division.
In her new role, Rogovin and the division will develop and produce premium, commercial TV, and documentary films. They will work with a wide range of directors, talent, and production companies as well as Wasserman’s own entertainment, sports, and music businesses.
She will report to Jon Liebman, CEO of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, who runs all content and entertainment for Wasserman. Brillstein was acquired by Wasserman in September 2023.
“The launch of our Non-Fiction division is another milestone in our mission to open up new creative opportunities for talent,” Liebman said. “Zoe is dynamic and immensely qualified. With the resources and momentum of the Wasserman and Brillstein teams behind her, we know we will have the platform to generate great work.”
The division already has multiple projects in its pipeline, including the previously announced Brittney Griner documentary with ESPN and more.
In her new role, Rogovin and the division will develop and produce premium, commercial TV, and documentary films. They will work with a wide range of directors, talent, and production companies as well as Wasserman’s own entertainment, sports, and music businesses.
She will report to Jon Liebman, CEO of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, who runs all content and entertainment for Wasserman. Brillstein was acquired by Wasserman in September 2023.
“The launch of our Non-Fiction division is another milestone in our mission to open up new creative opportunities for talent,” Liebman said. “Zoe is dynamic and immensely qualified. With the resources and momentum of the Wasserman and Brillstein teams behind her, we know we will have the platform to generate great work.”
The division already has multiple projects in its pipeline, including the previously announced Brittney Griner documentary with ESPN and more.
- 2/15/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Former Showtime and Bravo executive Zoe Rogovin is headed (back) to Wasserman to head a newly launched nonfiction division at the company.
Rogovin, who worked at Wasserman earlier in her career, will report to Brillstein Entertainment Partners CEO Jon Liebman, who oversees content and entertainment for Wasserman (which acquired Brillstein last year). She’ll be in charge of developing and producing documentary TV and film projects, working both within Wasserman’s portfolio of entertainment, sports and music and with outside creators and companies. The previously announced Brittney Griner documentary at ESPN is among the division’s first projects.
“The launch of our nonfiction division is another milestone in our mission to open up new creative opportunities for talent,” Liebman said in a statement. “Zoe is dynamic and immensely qualified. With the resources and momentum of the Wasserman and Brillstein teams behind her, we know we will have the platform to generate great work.
Rogovin, who worked at Wasserman earlier in her career, will report to Brillstein Entertainment Partners CEO Jon Liebman, who oversees content and entertainment for Wasserman (which acquired Brillstein last year). She’ll be in charge of developing and producing documentary TV and film projects, working both within Wasserman’s portfolio of entertainment, sports and music and with outside creators and companies. The previously announced Brittney Griner documentary at ESPN is among the division’s first projects.
“The launch of our nonfiction division is another milestone in our mission to open up new creative opportunities for talent,” Liebman said in a statement. “Zoe is dynamic and immensely qualified. With the resources and momentum of the Wasserman and Brillstein teams behind her, we know we will have the platform to generate great work.
- 2/15/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In Paul Schrader’s 1980 erotic drama feature film “American Gigolo,” Julian Kaye (played by Richard Gere) is a cocky playboy-for-hire who is framed for a murder he didn’t commit. Showtime’s TV adaptation opens with the image of a very different man; 15 years removed and in prison for the crime, Julian (played by Jon Bernthal) is beaten down and broken. There are still remnants of the swanky persona he donned for clients and glossy Los Angeles life he lived — after all, the title theme is set to Blondie’s “Call Me” and features an easy riding Julian in his retro convertible — but Bernthal’s take on the character aims to undress his motivations and psyche, shedding the escort’s designer suits to uncover who Julian is and how he came to be.
“The movie is a great L.A. noir, but we knew nothing about Julian,” executive producer Jonathan Littman told TheWrap.
“The movie is a great L.A. noir, but we knew nothing about Julian,” executive producer Jonathan Littman told TheWrap.
- 9/10/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
“The Conners” actor Michael Fishman reflected an uplifting and inspired outlook in a statement that confirmed Tuesday he would not be returning for the show’s upcoming fifth season, a decision he says was ABC’s.
“It has been my honor to play D.J. Conner,” the actor said in a statement to TheWrap a day after news surfaced of his departure. “It’s every actors dream to be a series regular, especially on a groundbreaking show, where we tackle significant topics. The opportunity to do comedy and drama alongside iconic castmates, while reaching fans in meaningful ways has profoundly impacted my life. I am proud of the work I did as part of Roseanne and The Conners. Especially the privilege of playing a Military Veteran, Interracial Spouse, and the father of a Bi-racial child, portrayed by the amazing Jayden Rey.”
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“It has been my honor to play D.J. Conner,” the actor said in a statement to TheWrap a day after news surfaced of his departure. “It’s every actors dream to be a series regular, especially on a groundbreaking show, where we tackle significant topics. The opportunity to do comedy and drama alongside iconic castmates, while reaching fans in meaningful ways has profoundly impacted my life. I am proud of the work I did as part of Roseanne and The Conners. Especially the privilege of playing a Military Veteran, Interracial Spouse, and the father of a Bi-racial child, portrayed by the amazing Jayden Rey.”
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- 8/30/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
FX has tapped Chika Chukudebelu Igwilo as senior vice president of development. In her role, she will lead development of new projects for the network, reporting to presidents of Original Programming Gina Balian and Nick Grad.
“I’m thrilled to take on this new role at FX, which has created one of the boldest brands in TV and one devoted to supporting their artists’ highest ambitions,” Chukudebelu Igwilo said in a statement. “I am excited to work with John Landgraf, Eric Schrier, Gina Balian and Nick Grad to carry that tradition forward with this amazing creative team.”
Prior to joining FX, Chukudebelu Igwilo served as vice president of original drama programming at HBO Max. She oversaw the development of “The Flight Attendant,” “Gossip Girl,” “Peacemaker” and more. She previously led development at NBCUniversal’s Universal Content Production and BET, where her roles have ranged from procuring new material for development to overseeing the production,...
“I’m thrilled to take on this new role at FX, which has created one of the boldest brands in TV and one devoted to supporting their artists’ highest ambitions,” Chukudebelu Igwilo said in a statement. “I am excited to work with John Landgraf, Eric Schrier, Gina Balian and Nick Grad to carry that tradition forward with this amazing creative team.”
Prior to joining FX, Chukudebelu Igwilo served as vice president of original drama programming at HBO Max. She oversaw the development of “The Flight Attendant,” “Gossip Girl,” “Peacemaker” and more. She previously led development at NBCUniversal’s Universal Content Production and BET, where her roles have ranged from procuring new material for development to overseeing the production,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Zoe Rogovin, who has spearheaded docuseries such as We Need to Talk About Cosby, has been promoted at Showtime.
Rogovin has been upped to SVP Programming. She was previously VP Non-Fiction Programming. She reports to Vinnie Malhotra, EVP Nonfiction Programming, and is based in Los Angeles.
In addition to the W. Kamau Bell-directed Cosby series, Rogovin has been responsible for J.J Abrams-exec produced UFO and music docs Supervillain, Supreme Team and Sheryl.
She is also responsible for returning series such as Couple’s Therapy, Ziwe and global news series Vice.
Rogovin joined the Paramount Global-owned premium cabler in 2019 to oversee development and production of original non-fiction features and series. She previously spent over six years at Bravo, where she was VP Development, developing series such as The Real Housewives of Dallas, Family Karma, Backyard Envy and The Singles Project as well as scripted comedy Odd Mom Out.
Rogovin has been upped to SVP Programming. She was previously VP Non-Fiction Programming. She reports to Vinnie Malhotra, EVP Nonfiction Programming, and is based in Los Angeles.
In addition to the W. Kamau Bell-directed Cosby series, Rogovin has been responsible for J.J Abrams-exec produced UFO and music docs Supervillain, Supreme Team and Sheryl.
She is also responsible for returning series such as Couple’s Therapy, Ziwe and global news series Vice.
Rogovin joined the Paramount Global-owned premium cabler in 2019 to oversee development and production of original non-fiction features and series. She previously spent over six years at Bravo, where she was VP Development, developing series such as The Real Housewives of Dallas, Family Karma, Backyard Envy and The Singles Project as well as scripted comedy Odd Mom Out.
- 8/30/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime’s Zoe Rogovin has been promoted to senior vice president of programming, the network said Tuesday. Rogovin will continue to report to Vinnie Malhotra, the executive vice president of nonfiction programming.
Rogovin joined Showtime in 2019, after serving as a vice president of development at Bravo. As part of her role, she oversees the development and production of the network’s original nonfiction storytelling, including episodic, serialized and film formats. She spearheaded “We Need to Talk About Cosby,” extraterrestrial investigation series “UFO,” as well as “Supreme Team” and “Supervillain.” She is also responsible for “Couples Therapy,” sketch comedy “Ziwe,” and news program “Vice.”
“Since joining Showtime, Zoe has been nothing less than essential in elevating the critical and popular success of our non-fiction slate,” Malhotra said in a statement. “She has a preternatural ability to identify undiscovered talent and nurture their best work, work that has definitive and important impact.
Rogovin joined Showtime in 2019, after serving as a vice president of development at Bravo. As part of her role, she oversees the development and production of the network’s original nonfiction storytelling, including episodic, serialized and film formats. She spearheaded “We Need to Talk About Cosby,” extraterrestrial investigation series “UFO,” as well as “Supreme Team” and “Supervillain.” She is also responsible for “Couples Therapy,” sketch comedy “Ziwe,” and news program “Vice.”
“Since joining Showtime, Zoe has been nothing less than essential in elevating the critical and popular success of our non-fiction slate,” Malhotra said in a statement. “She has a preternatural ability to identify undiscovered talent and nurture their best work, work that has definitive and important impact.
- 8/30/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
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