Patti Stanger has signed with Independent Artist Group (Iag) for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be managed by Rob Lee of Mainstay Entertainment and is also repped by Darin Frank of Sloane Offer.
Stanger was the star and executive producer of the hit Bravo series “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” which aired on the cabler for eight seasons between 2008 and 2015. Stanger is a third generation matchmaker and has authored multiple books such as ““Become Your Own Matchmaker,” “Raise Your Desirability Factor,” “Find Your Match” and “Seal the Deal.” She has also been a featured columnist for People and Star.
She has made appearances on shows like “Dr. Phil,” “The Real,” “The View,” “The Doctor Oz Show,” “Steve Harvey,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” She has even branched out into television acting with roles on “Drop Dead Diva” and “Days of Our Lives.”
Stanger is also active as a producer.
Stanger was the star and executive producer of the hit Bravo series “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” which aired on the cabler for eight seasons between 2008 and 2015. Stanger is a third generation matchmaker and has authored multiple books such as ““Become Your Own Matchmaker,” “Raise Your Desirability Factor,” “Find Your Match” and “Seal the Deal.” She has also been a featured columnist for People and Star.
She has made appearances on shows like “Dr. Phil,” “The Real,” “The View,” “The Doctor Oz Show,” “Steve Harvey,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” She has even branched out into television acting with roles on “Drop Dead Diva” and “Days of Our Lives.”
Stanger is also active as a producer.
- 8/23/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Ukrainian-Canadian-American filmmaker Vadim Perelman has inked with Artist International Group for management.
Perelman made his directorial debut in 2003 with House Of Sand And Fog, which went on to be nominated for three Oscars including Best Actor Ben Kingsley, Best Supporting Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo and Best Original Score James Horner.
The pic, which also starred Jennifer Connelly, repped Perlman’s first screenplay credit. Drawn to the story, having been shaped by his own immigrant experience, Perelman adapted the screenplay alongside Shawn Otto from Andre Dubus III’s international bestseller of the same name. DreamWorks acquired domestic distribution rights and released the film to great critical acclaim.
Perelman’s second feature film, The Life Before Her Eyes, starred Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Wood. Also an adaptation, the pic followed a woman whose survivor’s guilt from a Columbine-like event twenty years ago causes her present-day idyllic life to fall apart.
Perelman made his directorial debut in 2003 with House Of Sand And Fog, which went on to be nominated for three Oscars including Best Actor Ben Kingsley, Best Supporting Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo and Best Original Score James Horner.
The pic, which also starred Jennifer Connelly, repped Perlman’s first screenplay credit. Drawn to the story, having been shaped by his own immigrant experience, Perelman adapted the screenplay alongside Shawn Otto from Andre Dubus III’s international bestseller of the same name. DreamWorks acquired domestic distribution rights and released the film to great critical acclaim.
Perelman’s second feature film, The Life Before Her Eyes, starred Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Wood. Also an adaptation, the pic followed a woman whose survivor’s guilt from a Columbine-like event twenty years ago causes her present-day idyllic life to fall apart.
- 5/13/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
American Chopper executive producer Franco Porporino is starting a business called Covid Film Certification to educate production crews and talent on set as Hollywood resumes production.
He’s calling it a one-stop shop for non-scripted television, the area he knowns best. It offers – alone or in combination — industry-specific safety exams for production personnel, crew and talent on CDC guidelines and other best practices on set; compliance officer training; Epa approved PPE; consulting services by experienced showrunners to create customized budgets; and nurses who can also be trained as compliance officers.
“Many producers are facing significant hurdles in light of all the complications and challenges posed by Covid-19. Production companies need to get back to work but must do so in a way that prioritizes health and safety for all personnel,” Porporino said.
He started to explore the idea after hearing colleagues complain about expensive consultancies and...
He’s calling it a one-stop shop for non-scripted television, the area he knowns best. It offers – alone or in combination — industry-specific safety exams for production personnel, crew and talent on CDC guidelines and other best practices on set; compliance officer training; Epa approved PPE; consulting services by experienced showrunners to create customized budgets; and nurses who can also be trained as compliance officers.
“Many producers are facing significant hurdles in light of all the complications and challenges posed by Covid-19. Production companies need to get back to work but must do so in a way that prioritizes health and safety for all personnel,” Porporino said.
He started to explore the idea after hearing colleagues complain about expensive consultancies and...
- 10/30/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A+E Studios has closed a two-year first look development and production deal with William Green and Aaron Ginsburg’s production company The Cut. Under the pact, A+E Studios and The Cut will develop and produce scripted projects together for the A+E portfolio of networks, as well as for broadcast, premium cable, streamers and other outside buyers.
“As A+E Studios continues to expand and evolve, we are thrilled to be partnering with the innovative and fresh voices at The Cut,” said Tana Jamieson, Senior Vice President, A+E Studios. “From television series to podcasts, William and Aaron have achieved an incredible amount of success throughout multiple mediums, and we look forward to collaborating with them on an eclectic range of premium scripted content.”
Los Angeles-based The Cut was the lead production company on Snatch, Sony Crackle’s highest-rated series, based on the Guy Ritchie film. The Cut is...
“As A+E Studios continues to expand and evolve, we are thrilled to be partnering with the innovative and fresh voices at The Cut,” said Tana Jamieson, Senior Vice President, A+E Studios. “From television series to podcasts, William and Aaron have achieved an incredible amount of success throughout multiple mediums, and we look forward to collaborating with them on an eclectic range of premium scripted content.”
Los Angeles-based The Cut was the lead production company on Snatch, Sony Crackle’s highest-rated series, based on the Guy Ritchie film. The Cut is...
- 9/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Reality TV veteran Tami Roman has signed an overall deal with Love & Hip Hop creator Mona Scott-Young and her Monami Productions to develop and produce alternative and scripted content.
“Tami is a true multi-hyphenate; not only is she a talent on camera, she’s also an incredibly intuitive and creative producer,” said Scott-Young. I love working with smart, dynamic women and Tami Roman is a rock star!”
The first project from the duo, Tami Ever After, is set for premiere Wednesday, June 19 at 9 Pm on VH1. The special “highlights Roman’s relationship with longtime boyfriend, Reggie Youngblood and blends his hilarious and entertaining family from Houston, TX with Roman’s popular and charismatic daughters,” per VH1.
Roman and Scott-Young’s additional series include ensemble cast docu-follows, Queen City and Big Oil Houston as well as several scripted and formatted projects. Roman and Scott-Young...
“Tami is a true multi-hyphenate; not only is she a talent on camera, she’s also an incredibly intuitive and creative producer,” said Scott-Young. I love working with smart, dynamic women and Tami Roman is a rock star!”
The first project from the duo, Tami Ever After, is set for premiere Wednesday, June 19 at 9 Pm on VH1. The special “highlights Roman’s relationship with longtime boyfriend, Reggie Youngblood and blends his hilarious and entertaining family from Houston, TX with Roman’s popular and charismatic daughters,” per VH1.
Roman and Scott-Young’s additional series include ensemble cast docu-follows, Queen City and Big Oil Houston as well as several scripted and formatted projects. Roman and Scott-Young...
- 6/13/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Producer Mona Scott-Young is planting her Monami Productions banner at Lionsgate TV.
The creator of “Love & Hip Hop” has signed an overall deal to develop unscripted series with Lionsgate. The pact gives her options to work with the studio on scripted projects as well.
Scott-Young is the creator and exec producer of VH1’s highly rated “Love & Hip Hop” franchise, which has expanded in recent years to include multiple editions in multiple cities including New York, Los Angeles and Miami. She’s also a seasoned talent manager and entrepreneur who represents Missy Elliott and owns the Myx Fusions moscato and sangria brand with Nicki Minaj, among other ventures.
“We’re thrilled to partner with an incredibly creative and talented producer who is one in a million,” said Jennifer O’Connell, Lionsgate TV’s exec VP and head of worldwide alternative programming. “Mona is a talent magnet who has...
The creator of “Love & Hip Hop” has signed an overall deal to develop unscripted series with Lionsgate. The pact gives her options to work with the studio on scripted projects as well.
Scott-Young is the creator and exec producer of VH1’s highly rated “Love & Hip Hop” franchise, which has expanded in recent years to include multiple editions in multiple cities including New York, Los Angeles and Miami. She’s also a seasoned talent manager and entrepreneur who represents Missy Elliott and owns the Myx Fusions moscato and sangria brand with Nicki Minaj, among other ventures.
“We’re thrilled to partner with an incredibly creative and talented producer who is one in a million,” said Jennifer O’Connell, Lionsgate TV’s exec VP and head of worldwide alternative programming. “Mona is a talent magnet who has...
- 10/30/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Love & Hip Hop creator, media mogul and entrepreneur Mona Scott-Young has signed an overall deal with Lionsgate TV to develop and produce unscripted series for the company’s alternative television business under her Monani Productions banner. She will also have the opportunity to develop projects across Lionsgate’s scripted, digital and other businesses.
Scott-Young, CEO of multi-media entertainment company Monami Entertainment, is the creator and executive producer of the hit reality television franchise Love & Hip Hop for VH1, one of the highest-rated unscripted franchises in cable TV history. She has managed multiple Grammy winner and hip hop icon Missy Elliott for 20 years and continues to represent her. In addition, Scott-Young was co-owner of the management company Violator which represented a deep roster of distinguished Grammy-winning artists including Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes and Fantasia.
Most recently, she orchestrated the 30-city sold-out reunion tour of 90’s...
Scott-Young, CEO of multi-media entertainment company Monami Entertainment, is the creator and executive producer of the hit reality television franchise Love & Hip Hop for VH1, one of the highest-rated unscripted franchises in cable TV history. She has managed multiple Grammy winner and hip hop icon Missy Elliott for 20 years and continues to represent her. In addition, Scott-Young was co-owner of the management company Violator which represented a deep roster of distinguished Grammy-winning artists including Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes and Fantasia.
Most recently, she orchestrated the 30-city sold-out reunion tour of 90’s...
- 10/30/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Darin Frank has become a partner in the Beverly Hills entertainment law firm of Sloane Offer Weber and Dern Llp. Specializing in unscripted television, the attorney’s clients include Sally Ann Salsano’s 495 Productions, producers of MTVs Jersey Shore, Gay Rosenthal Productions, producers of TLC’s Little People, Big World, Jeff Lewis from Bravo’s Flipping Out as well as the rest of the cast of that show and the channel’s Interior Therapy. He also reps the cast of History Channel’s Pawn Stars, the cast of Animal Planet’s Call Of The Wild and the cast of Discovery Channel’s The Devils Ride, among others. Frank’s addition to Sowd is immediate. “Darin and his clients are at the cutting edge of this important and expanding business, and we’re excited to have him and his team join the fold to spearhead innovative and aggressive deal making in this area,...
- 11/15/2012
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
Samuel Goldwyn Films has bought U.S. rights to Stephen Gyllenhaal’s "Grassroots" starring Jason Biggs, Lauren Ambrose, Tom Arnold and Cedric The Entertainer. It's the closing-night film of the 2012 Seattle Film Festival, which runs May 17-June 10; the film will open in theaters June 22. Set in 2001 and inspired by true events, "Grassroots" is the story of a political neophyte (Joel David Moore) who wants to take down a Seattle councilman (Cedric the Entertainer) and moves toward victory after he hires a recently fired alt-weekly reporter (Jason Biggs) to run his campaign. Gyllenhaal and Justin Rhodes wrote the script. The film’s producers are Peggy Rajski, Michael Huffington, Matthew R. Brady, Brent Stiefel and Peggy Case. Ian Puente, Goldwyn’s general counsel and VP development, along with senior VP acquisisions Peter Goldwyn, negotiated the deal with Maren Olson of Traction Media and attorney Darin Frank...
- 5/16/2012
- by Indiewire
- Indiewire
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