The fourth and final season of “Evil” will premiere Thursday, May 23, on Paramount+, the streamer announced Monday. Production recently began in New York City on the previously announced four bonus episodes. Season 4 will include 14 episodes premiering weekly.
The series is a psychological thriller that investigates the origins of evil and the church’s unexplained mysteries including demonic possession. The official description of the upcoming season reads: “Kristen, David and Ben continue to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic.”
The series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Kurt Fuller, Andrea Martin, Christine Lahti, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco and Dalya Knapp.
“Evil” is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions. Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Rockne S. O’Bannon and Sam Hoffman serve as executive producers.
Watch the official trailer below.
The series is a psychological thriller that investigates the origins of evil and the church’s unexplained mysteries including demonic possession. The official description of the upcoming season reads: “Kristen, David and Ben continue to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic.”
The series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Kurt Fuller, Andrea Martin, Christine Lahti, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco and Dalya Knapp.
“Evil” is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions. Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Rockne S. O’Bannon and Sam Hoffman serve as executive producers.
Watch the official trailer below.
- 4/11/2024
- by Lexi Carson, Selena Kuznikov and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Nine two-person teams will be attempting to survive in treacherous New Zealand terrain on USA Network’s Race to Survive: New Zealand. This season’s competitors include endurance athletes, airborne firefighters, and river guides, all vying for the $500,000 grand prize.
“In the most harrowing outdoor adventure competition yet, challengers must rely on a combination of endurance racing, survival skills, and intuition as they navigate 150 miles of New Zealand’s harshest terrain,” reads USA Network’s synopsis. “From the depths of ancient caves to frigid alpine summits, every step and every calorie is hard-earned. However, strength and speed alone won’t be enough to win $500,000. Rather, only those with the strongest will to survive can claim this life-changing prize.”
The reality competition series is executive produced by Jeff Hasler, Brian Lovett, and Meredith Prunkard. Jeff Conroy serves as executive producer and showrunner. The season premieres on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11pm Et/Pt with a 75-minute episode.
“In the most harrowing outdoor adventure competition yet, challengers must rely on a combination of endurance racing, survival skills, and intuition as they navigate 150 miles of New Zealand’s harshest terrain,” reads USA Network’s synopsis. “From the depths of ancient caves to frigid alpine summits, every step and every calorie is hard-earned. However, strength and speed alone won’t be enough to win $500,000. Rather, only those with the strongest will to survive can claim this life-changing prize.”
The reality competition series is executive produced by Jeff Hasler, Brian Lovett, and Meredith Prunkard. Jeff Conroy serves as executive producer and showrunner. The season premieres on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11pm Et/Pt with a 75-minute episode.
- 4/8/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Dan Rather isn’t often rendered speechless. The TV news icon is always quick with a quip or a turn of phrase. There’s even a word for them: “Ratherisms.” Anyone who ever watched the anchor during a live news event knows them well; things like, “This race is tight — like a too-small bathing suit on a too-long ride home from the beach.”
But on this mild March afternoon in Austin, Texas, Rather is rather tongue-tied. The producers and director behind the upcoming documentary “Rather” have just screened the completed film for the former anchor and his family and friends. Turns out it’s not easy to articulate what it’s like to witness the span and scope of your life’s work on the big screen.
“It’s going to take me a while to really process what we’ve just seen,” Rather says to the small audience gathered for the private first look.
But on this mild March afternoon in Austin, Texas, Rather is rather tongue-tied. The producers and director behind the upcoming documentary “Rather” have just screened the completed film for the former anchor and his family and friends. Turns out it’s not easy to articulate what it’s like to witness the span and scope of your life’s work on the big screen.
“It’s going to take me a while to really process what we’ve just seen,” Rather says to the small audience gathered for the private first look.
- 6/7/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Reginald Hudlin and Byron Phillips have struck a first-look deal with Original Productions after teaming up on Amazon documentary series Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy.
The Fremantle-backed production company has signed the deal with Hudlin Entertainment and Phillips with plans to expand on the comedy docuseries.
The pair will develop and exec produce non-scripted shows with the Deadliest Catch producer. It follows the launch of Phat Tuesdays, which told the story of Black comedians at The Comedy Store in ‘90s Los Angeles.
Hudlin and Phillips have produced the Primetime Emmys together since 2020 as well as documentaries such as The Black Godfather. Hudlin has also directed documentaries such as Apple’s Sidney and comedy feature House Party. He has a scripted first-look deal with UCP. Phillips is the producer of a number of live events including the Oscars and NAACP Image Awards.
Original Productions is behind the upcoming Dan Rather documentary,...
The Fremantle-backed production company has signed the deal with Hudlin Entertainment and Phillips with plans to expand on the comedy docuseries.
The pair will develop and exec produce non-scripted shows with the Deadliest Catch producer. It follows the launch of Phat Tuesdays, which told the story of Black comedians at The Comedy Store in ‘90s Los Angeles.
Hudlin and Phillips have produced the Primetime Emmys together since 2020 as well as documentaries such as The Black Godfather. Hudlin has also directed documentaries such as Apple’s Sidney and comedy feature House Party. He has a scripted first-look deal with UCP. Phillips is the producer of a number of live events including the Oscars and NAACP Image Awards.
Original Productions is behind the upcoming Dan Rather documentary,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s upcoming documentary series Waco: American Apocalypse takes a deep dive into the battle waged by David Koresh and his followers against the government over the course of 51 days. The trailer shows footage from both inside the Branch Davidian complex and outside with the law enforcement officials charged with taking down Koresh.
The three-part docuseries premieres on Netflix on March 22, 2023.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer‘s Tiller Russell directs and serves as an executive producer along with Tillerman Films’ Greg Tillman. Looseworld’s Dane Reiley and Edwin Zane; The Cut’s William Green and Aaron L. Ginsburg; and Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler and Brian Lovett also executive produce.
The Plot:
This immersive three-part Netflix documentary series is the definitive account of what happened in Waco, Texas in 1993 when cult leader David Koresh faced off against the federal government in a bloody 51-day siege.
The conflict began...
The three-part docuseries premieres on Netflix on March 22, 2023.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer‘s Tiller Russell directs and serves as an executive producer along with Tillerman Films’ Greg Tillman. Looseworld’s Dane Reiley and Edwin Zane; The Cut’s William Green and Aaron L. Ginsburg; and Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler and Brian Lovett also executive produce.
The Plot:
This immersive three-part Netflix documentary series is the definitive account of what happened in Waco, Texas in 1993 when cult leader David Koresh faced off against the federal government in a bloody 51-day siege.
The conflict began...
- 2/23/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The official trailer for “Waco: American Apocalypse,” a new documentary series about one of the bloodiest shootouts in American history, was released by Netflix on Wednesday.
The three-part docuseries tells the story of David Koresh, a cult leader who took control of the Branch Davidians religious sect in the late ’80s, claiming to be its final prophet. Allegations about polygamy and child sexual abuse on Koresh’s part surfaced in the years that followed, prompting the federal government to raid Koresh’s Mount Carmel Center compound near Waco, Texas on February 28, 1993, in a bloody siege that lasted for 51 days. The standoff was breathlessly captured on live television and ended in the deaths of 86 people — 4 FBI agents and 82 members of the cult including Koresh — and the destruction of the compound in a fire.
Released to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the siege, “American Apocalypse” is described by Netflix as “immersive” and featuring “cutting-edge visual technology.
The three-part docuseries tells the story of David Koresh, a cult leader who took control of the Branch Davidians religious sect in the late ’80s, claiming to be its final prophet. Allegations about polygamy and child sexual abuse on Koresh’s part surfaced in the years that followed, prompting the federal government to raid Koresh’s Mount Carmel Center compound near Waco, Texas on February 28, 1993, in a bloody siege that lasted for 51 days. The standoff was breathlessly captured on live television and ended in the deaths of 86 people — 4 FBI agents and 82 members of the cult including Koresh — and the destruction of the compound in a fire.
Released to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the siege, “American Apocalypse” is described by Netflix as “immersive” and featuring “cutting-edge visual technology.
- 2/22/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Netflix’s next docu-series, “Waco: American Apocalypse,” will dig into how cult leader David Koresh faced off with the federal government in bloody 51-day siege. Directed by Tiller Russell (“Night Stalker”), the upcoming series will feature three 50 minute episodes and premiere March 22, Variety has learned exclusively.
The launch date coincides with the 30th anniversary of the national tragedy. In 1993, TV viewers around the world became fascinated by the live reporting of the Waco conflict, which has since been touted as the largest gunfight on American soil since the Civil War. Original Productions is the production company behind this new series.
“Waco: American Apocalypse” features videotapes filmed inside the FBI’s Hostage Negotiation Command Post, as well as never-before-seen news footage and FBI wiretap recordings. The three-part series will include several interviews, including one of David Koresh’s spiritual wives, the last child released from the compound alive, a sniper from...
The launch date coincides with the 30th anniversary of the national tragedy. In 1993, TV viewers around the world became fascinated by the live reporting of the Waco conflict, which has since been touted as the largest gunfight on American soil since the Civil War. Original Productions is the production company behind this new series.
“Waco: American Apocalypse” features videotapes filmed inside the FBI’s Hostage Negotiation Command Post, as well as never-before-seen news footage and FBI wiretap recordings. The three-part series will include several interviews, including one of David Koresh’s spiritual wives, the last child released from the compound alive, a sniper from...
- 2/9/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
USA Network has ordered a slew of series including a bar competition series from Blake Shelton and Carson Daly, a social experiment fronted by former American Idol mentor Bobby Bones and an Alaska-set survival competition from the producers of Deadliest Catch.
Barmageddon sees Shelton and Daly head to Nashville to open the doors to Blake’s bar Ole Red. With Daly behind the bar and Shelton taking the stage with his house band for live music sing-alongs in front of a crowd, the series sees celebrity friends go head-to-head in a series of bar games with a fun twist, including Air Cannon Cornhole, Keg Curling, Drunken Axe Hole, Sharts aka Shelton Darts. It is hosted by WWE star Nikki Bella.
The series is produced by White Label Productions and Jlp Pictures with Blake Shelton, Carson Daly, Lee Metzger, and White Label’s Chris Wagner serving as executive producers.
Snake in...
Barmageddon sees Shelton and Daly head to Nashville to open the doors to Blake’s bar Ole Red. With Daly behind the bar and Shelton taking the stage with his house band for live music sing-alongs in front of a crowd, the series sees celebrity friends go head-to-head in a series of bar games with a fun twist, including Air Cannon Cornhole, Keg Curling, Drunken Axe Hole, Sharts aka Shelton Darts. It is hosted by WWE star Nikki Bella.
The series is produced by White Label Productions and Jlp Pictures with Blake Shelton, Carson Daly, Lee Metzger, and White Label’s Chris Wagner serving as executive producers.
Snake in...
- 5/13/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The story of Rush Limbaugh and right-wing radio is set to be told in a feature documentary.
Fremantle’s Original Productions, Deep Cut, the company behind HBO’s The Last Cruise, and creative agency Anchor Entertainment have teamed up to produce Titans of Talk.
The doc is based on Brian Rosenwald’s book Talk Radio’s America will look at how in the 39 years since Rush Limbaugh began broadcasting, America’s conservative talk radio hosts rose to become political power brokers who ruled the GOP. It will expose the power of radio and how these larger-than-life figures were embraced by Republican politicians hoping to capitalize on their popularity and large listening base.
It will follow the twists and turns of these influential radio personalities and how conservatives were yearning for a champion that would stand up to what they perceived to be a liberal bias in the media. Beginning with Rush Limbaugh,...
Fremantle’s Original Productions, Deep Cut, the company behind HBO’s The Last Cruise, and creative agency Anchor Entertainment have teamed up to produce Titans of Talk.
The doc is based on Brian Rosenwald’s book Talk Radio’s America will look at how in the 39 years since Rush Limbaugh began broadcasting, America’s conservative talk radio hosts rose to become political power brokers who ruled the GOP. It will expose the power of radio and how these larger-than-life figures were embraced by Republican politicians hoping to capitalize on their popularity and large listening base.
It will follow the twists and turns of these influential radio personalities and how conservatives were yearning for a champion that would stand up to what they perceived to be a liberal bias in the media. Beginning with Rush Limbaugh,...
- 3/10/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Prime Video announced that “Phat Tuesdays” will debut on Feb. 4.
The three-episode docuseries tells of the Comedy Store’s Phat Tuesdays. Comedian Guy Torry founded and hosted the event after the 1992 L.A. riots in order to spotlight Black performers, and ended up launching the careers of several prominent comics. Celebrities including Nick Cannon, Snoop Dogg and Tiffany Haddish will appear in interviews discussing their experiences attending or performing at Phat Tuesdays.
Executive producers include Torry, director Reginald Hudlin, Byron Phillips, Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler, Brian Lovett and Jeff Bumgarner and Grammnet Productions’ Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo. Co-executive producers include Joshua Firosz and Darren Toon for Original Productions as well as Jordan McMahon for Grammnet Productions.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
First Looks
WarnerMedia’s TruTV released a trailer for Season 2 of reality cooking series “Fast Foodies,” which premieres on Jan. 27 with 12 episodes. “Top Chef” winners...
The three-episode docuseries tells of the Comedy Store’s Phat Tuesdays. Comedian Guy Torry founded and hosted the event after the 1992 L.A. riots in order to spotlight Black performers, and ended up launching the careers of several prominent comics. Celebrities including Nick Cannon, Snoop Dogg and Tiffany Haddish will appear in interviews discussing their experiences attending or performing at Phat Tuesdays.
Executive producers include Torry, director Reginald Hudlin, Byron Phillips, Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler, Brian Lovett and Jeff Bumgarner and Grammnet Productions’ Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo. Co-executive producers include Joshua Firosz and Darren Toon for Original Productions as well as Jordan McMahon for Grammnet Productions.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
First Looks
WarnerMedia’s TruTV released a trailer for Season 2 of reality cooking series “Fast Foodies,” which premieres on Jan. 27 with 12 episodes. “Top Chef” winners...
- 1/5/2022
- by Selome Hailu and Wyatte Grantham-Philips
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video has given a series greenlight to Phat Tuesdays, a docuseries from Guy Torry, creator and host of the famed Phat Tuesday comedy shows at LA’s The Comedy Store, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Reginald Hudlin, Amazon Studios, Original Productions, Phat Tuesday Productions and Kelsey Grammer’s Grammnet Productions.
The three-episode docuseries celebrates Torry’s Phat Tuesdays at The Comedy Store, the influential comedy showcase that helped launch the careers of some of the most famous Black comedians in the industry. It’s set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, February 4, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Phat Tuesdays is the inspiring story of how a little experiment to help Black comedians following the tragedy of the 1992 LA riots turned into a triumphant must-see experience. The showcase regularly brought together people from all walks of life—icons and ex-cons, stars and starlets, pros and regular joes—for one purpose,...
The three-episode docuseries celebrates Torry’s Phat Tuesdays at The Comedy Store, the influential comedy showcase that helped launch the careers of some of the most famous Black comedians in the industry. It’s set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, February 4, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Phat Tuesdays is the inspiring story of how a little experiment to help Black comedians following the tragedy of the 1992 LA riots turned into a triumphant must-see experience. The showcase regularly brought together people from all walks of life—icons and ex-cons, stars and starlets, pros and regular joes—for one purpose,...
- 1/5/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Lifetime is building on the success of unscripted series such as Married At First Sight with a new slate of originals.
The A+E Networks cabler has ordered three new series: plastic surgery transformation series My Killer Body with K. Michelle, dating series Five Guys a Week, based on the UK format and family docuseries Leave it to Geege from RuPaul’s Drag Race producer World of Wonder.
My Killer Body with K. Michelle stars the R&b chart topper, who was one of the first celebrities to come forward with personal health struggles after silicone injections nearly took her life. She will help men and women desperate to reverse plastic surgery procedures that now threaten their lives.
The series is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment and Kingdom Reign Entertainment and executive produced by Kimberly Pate. Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon executive produce for Jesse Collins Entertainment, Carlos King and Scott Shatsky...
The A+E Networks cabler has ordered three new series: plastic surgery transformation series My Killer Body with K. Michelle, dating series Five Guys a Week, based on the UK format and family docuseries Leave it to Geege from RuPaul’s Drag Race producer World of Wonder.
My Killer Body with K. Michelle stars the R&b chart topper, who was one of the first celebrities to come forward with personal health struggles after silicone injections nearly took her life. She will help men and women desperate to reverse plastic surgery procedures that now threaten their lives.
The series is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment and Kingdom Reign Entertainment and executive produced by Kimberly Pate. Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon executive produce for Jesse Collins Entertainment, Carlos King and Scott Shatsky...
- 9/23/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Where is he? I’m not hearing him breathe”
And you thought “Deadliest Catch” was dangerous. On Friday’s Season 10 premiere of Discovery’s “Bering Sea Gold,” Vernon Adkison’s new diver Kye nearly stayed down in Davey Jones’ Locker.
Watch TheWrap’s first-look sneak peek of the scary underwater moment via the video above.
Will You Pull The Guy Up Already, Vernon? It’s never a good sign when the reality-show cameraman has to get involved as the voice of reason.
All’s well that ends well, we suppose. Kye made it up and was hired, we’re told. (You can’t really Not hire the guy after that.)
With the biggest shakeup Nome has seen in over 100 years, seasoned miners and average joes alike are on the hunt for the biggest money-making claims.
There’s much more to the Season 10 description than that. Read Discovery’s super-long logline below.
And you thought “Deadliest Catch” was dangerous. On Friday’s Season 10 premiere of Discovery’s “Bering Sea Gold,” Vernon Adkison’s new diver Kye nearly stayed down in Davey Jones’ Locker.
Watch TheWrap’s first-look sneak peek of the scary underwater moment via the video above.
Will You Pull The Guy Up Already, Vernon? It’s never a good sign when the reality-show cameraman has to get involved as the voice of reason.
All’s well that ends well, we suppose. Kye made it up and was hired, we’re told. (You can’t really Not hire the guy after that.)
With the biggest shakeup Nome has seen in over 100 years, seasoned miners and average joes alike are on the hunt for the biggest money-making claims.
There’s much more to the Season 10 description than that. Read Discovery’s super-long logline below.
- 4/30/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Exclusive: A feature documentary about legendary media figure Dan Rather is in the works.
Original Productions, the Fremantle-owned producer of shows such as Deadliest Catch, has teamed up with Knock Down The House producer Wavelength, Anchor Entertainment and The Kennedy/Marshall Company on the project.
The doc, which is directed by One9, director of Nas: Time Is Illmatic, and Jessica Sherif, who worked on Dan Rather Reports, will take a close and personal look into Rather’s 60-year career and offer unrestricted access into his journey of becoming one of journalism’s most emphatic forces.
The feature will examine the evolution of American journalism through the personal lens of Rather, who was a witness to the birth of the civil rights movement, Watergate, and the current social upheaval, where he has become a star with millennials. Rather has opened up his personal archives to the filmmakers.
One9, who also produced L.
Original Productions, the Fremantle-owned producer of shows such as Deadliest Catch, has teamed up with Knock Down The House producer Wavelength, Anchor Entertainment and The Kennedy/Marshall Company on the project.
The doc, which is directed by One9, director of Nas: Time Is Illmatic, and Jessica Sherif, who worked on Dan Rather Reports, will take a close and personal look into Rather’s 60-year career and offer unrestricted access into his journey of becoming one of journalism’s most emphatic forces.
The feature will examine the evolution of American journalism through the personal lens of Rather, who was a witness to the birth of the civil rights movement, Watergate, and the current social upheaval, where he has become a star with millennials. Rather has opened up his personal archives to the filmmakers.
One9, who also produced L.
- 4/8/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jim Belushi is set to light up Discovery with a reality series about his burgeoning cannabis business.
The According To Jim star is to star in Growing Belushi for the Discovery Channel. The series launches on August 19 at 10pm.
Produced by Live Nation Productions, the Gaga: Five Foot Two producer and A Star Is Born co-producer, and Ice Road Truckers producer Original Productions, the show will follow Belushi, his family and farmers as tends to his 93 acre farm along the Rogue River in southern Oregon.
It will also feature appearances from Dan Aykroyd and Judy Belushi, as well as a musical appearance by The Blues Brothers.
Belushi started growing cannabis in 2015 with a 48-plant crop and now has a booming legal cannabis operation, selling brands including Belushi’s Secret Stash and Captain Jack’s Gulzar Afghanica, which became known in the 1970s as the “smell of SNL”.
Jim Belushi...
The According To Jim star is to star in Growing Belushi for the Discovery Channel. The series launches on August 19 at 10pm.
Produced by Live Nation Productions, the Gaga: Five Foot Two producer and A Star Is Born co-producer, and Ice Road Truckers producer Original Productions, the show will follow Belushi, his family and farmers as tends to his 93 acre farm along the Rogue River in southern Oregon.
It will also feature appearances from Dan Aykroyd and Judy Belushi, as well as a musical appearance by The Blues Brothers.
Belushi started growing cannabis in 2015 with a 48-plant crop and now has a booming legal cannabis operation, selling brands including Belushi’s Secret Stash and Captain Jack’s Gulzar Afghanica, which became known in the 1970s as the “smell of SNL”.
Jim Belushi...
- 7/31/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
IFC Films has acquired the U.S. rights to “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles,” the latest documentary film from “City of Gold” Laura Gabbert.
“Cakes of Versailles” follows the London-based Israeli chef and cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi as he preps to organize a food gala for the Met exhibit “Visitors to Versailles.” In preparation, he travels to the actual Palace of Versailles and is possessed by a child-like curiosity as he gets a glimpse of the French monarchy’s decadence.
IFC Films plans to release “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles” in September 2020.
Also Read: The New Look of Documentary Film in a Coronavirus World
The documentary was produced by Steve Robillard and Mohamed AlRafi and executive produced by Paula Manzanedo-Schmit and Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler, Ernie Avila, and Brian Lovett.
Also appearing in the documentary is the mastermind of the “cronut” Dominique Ansel, and together he and Ottolenghi...
“Cakes of Versailles” follows the London-based Israeli chef and cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi as he preps to organize a food gala for the Met exhibit “Visitors to Versailles.” In preparation, he travels to the actual Palace of Versailles and is possessed by a child-like curiosity as he gets a glimpse of the French monarchy’s decadence.
IFC Films plans to release “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles” in September 2020.
Also Read: The New Look of Documentary Film in a Coronavirus World
The documentary was produced by Steve Robillard and Mohamed AlRafi and executive produced by Paula Manzanedo-Schmit and Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler, Ernie Avila, and Brian Lovett.
Also appearing in the documentary is the mastermind of the “cronut” Dominique Ansel, and together he and Ottolenghi...
- 6/26/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles,” a documentary about one Isreali chef’s attempts to recreate some of the French Monarchy’s most delicious desserts.
The film is the latest work from Laura Gabbert, who previously teamed with IFC Films on “City of Gold,” a look at the late food critic Jonathan Gold and his connection to the culinary scene of Los Angeles. “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles” will be released in September 2020.
The film follows Yotam Ottolenghi, the London-based Isreali chef and celebrated author of the cookbooks “Jerusalem” and “Plenty,” as he is enlisted by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to organize a food gala inspired by the museum’s exhibit “Visitors to Versailles.” In preparation for the event, Ottolenghi travels to the Palace of Versailles to conduct his research. He teams with famous pastry chefs such as...
The film is the latest work from Laura Gabbert, who previously teamed with IFC Films on “City of Gold,” a look at the late food critic Jonathan Gold and his connection to the culinary scene of Los Angeles. “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles” will be released in September 2020.
The film follows Yotam Ottolenghi, the London-based Isreali chef and celebrated author of the cookbooks “Jerusalem” and “Plenty,” as he is enlisted by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to organize a food gala inspired by the museum’s exhibit “Visitors to Versailles.” In preparation for the event, Ottolenghi travels to the Palace of Versailles to conduct his research. He teams with famous pastry chefs such as...
- 6/26/2020
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Friday’s “Bering Sea Gold” may just spell the end for the Myrtle Irene.
In a sneak peek of the episode obtained by TheWrap, onlookers watch in horror as Kerr sends out a desperate call: “Mayday Mayday! Myrtle Irene is in catastrophic dire failure!” We — and Discovery Channel — teased the scary scene back in March.
In the new clip, Emily Riedel, the captain of The Eroica, says an I-told-you-so from shore.
“This is what happens when you don’t respect the Bering Sea,” she says, watching as her competitor’s gold-mining ship, only a few miles from shore, nearly gets swallowed by waves.
Also Read: Netflix Launches 'Black Lives Matter' Collection With More Than 45 Films, TV Series and Docs
“That is not a place I would like to be, out on that barge right now,” she continues. “Everbody knows out here, this is what the Bering Sea is. This is what the Bering Sea does.
In a sneak peek of the episode obtained by TheWrap, onlookers watch in horror as Kerr sends out a desperate call: “Mayday Mayday! Myrtle Irene is in catastrophic dire failure!” We — and Discovery Channel — teased the scary scene back in March.
In the new clip, Emily Riedel, the captain of The Eroica, says an I-told-you-so from shore.
“This is what happens when you don’t respect the Bering Sea,” she says, watching as her competitor’s gold-mining ship, only a few miles from shore, nearly gets swallowed by waves.
Also Read: Netflix Launches 'Black Lives Matter' Collection With More Than 45 Films, TV Series and Docs
“That is not a place I would like to be, out on that barge right now,” she continues. “Everbody knows out here, this is what the Bering Sea is. This is what the Bering Sea does.
- 6/12/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
In today’s TV News Roundup, Amazon released the trailer for Season 2 of “Homecoming,” and Netflix announced the premiere date for the final episodes of “Fuller House.”
Dates
Netflix has announced that the second half of the fifth and final season of “Fuller House” will debut on the streamer on June 2. The first nine episodes of the season premiered on Dec. 6, 2019 and the final nine lead to a series finale. The show picks up immediately upon DJ (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Kimmy’s (Andrea Barber) triple engagement. Jeff Franklin, Thomas L. Miller, Robert L. Boyett, Steve Baldikoski, Bryan Behar and John Stamos serve as executive producers.
CNBC has announced that Season 5 of “Jay Leno’s Garage” will premiere on May 20 at 10 p.m. Upcoming guests include Kelly Clarkson, Matt LeBlanc, Blake Shelton and Norm Macdonald. The series comes from Original Productions, a Fremantle company, and Kit & Kaboodle. Leno,...
Dates
Netflix has announced that the second half of the fifth and final season of “Fuller House” will debut on the streamer on June 2. The first nine episodes of the season premiered on Dec. 6, 2019 and the final nine lead to a series finale. The show picks up immediately upon DJ (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Kimmy’s (Andrea Barber) triple engagement. Jeff Franklin, Thomas L. Miller, Robert L. Boyett, Steve Baldikoski, Bryan Behar and John Stamos serve as executive producers.
CNBC has announced that Season 5 of “Jay Leno’s Garage” will premiere on May 20 at 10 p.m. Upcoming guests include Kelly Clarkson, Matt LeBlanc, Blake Shelton and Norm Macdonald. The series comes from Original Productions, a Fremantle company, and Kit & Kaboodle. Leno,...
- 4/28/2020
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Discovery has set a virtual talk show ahead of the launch of the latest season of Deadliest Catch.
The factual giant will launch Before the Catch on Tuesday April 7, ahead of the 16th season of the hit franchise, which premieres Tuesday, April 14. The digital special will see Deadliest Catch narrator Mike Rowe speak with all of the show’s captains remotely.
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Rowe will interact with the captains via webcam, asking them questions such as what it was like for the Alaskan crab fleet to face off against the Russian crab fleet, and how often did Captain Jake Anderson butt heads with Bering Sea legend Jonathan Hillstrand?
The presenter...
The factual giant will launch Before the Catch on Tuesday April 7, ahead of the 16th season of the hit franchise, which premieres Tuesday, April 14. The digital special will see Deadliest Catch narrator Mike Rowe speak with all of the show’s captains remotely.
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Rowe will interact with the captains via webcam, asking them questions such as what it was like for the Alaskan crab fleet to face off against the Russian crab fleet, and how often did Captain Jake Anderson butt heads with Bering Sea legend Jonathan Hillstrand?
The presenter...
- 4/1/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Discovery Channel’s “Bering Sea Gold” Season 9 is now set to premiere on Friday, May 8. TheWrap was first to report the show’s initial April return date, but that — like so much Spring 2020 TV — had to be delayed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
We’ve also got your first look at the new episodes, and boy oh boy is it going to be a dramatic underwater mining season in Nome, Alaska.
“Mayday, mayday! Catastrophic dire failure!” Captain Ken Kerr of the Myrtle Irene calls in the clip, which is also exclusive to TheWrap.
“This is history right here,” Emily Riedel, the captain of The Eroica, says. “This is the end of the Myrtle Irene.”
Watch the teaser via the video above.
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Last season on “Bering Sea Gold,” Shawn Pomrenke, the former “Mr. Gold,” was knocked off his throne by...
We’ve also got your first look at the new episodes, and boy oh boy is it going to be a dramatic underwater mining season in Nome, Alaska.
“Mayday, mayday! Catastrophic dire failure!” Captain Ken Kerr of the Myrtle Irene calls in the clip, which is also exclusive to TheWrap.
“This is history right here,” Emily Riedel, the captain of The Eroica, says. “This is the end of the Myrtle Irene.”
Watch the teaser via the video above.
Also Read: Why Discovery Won't Sell Content to Peacock, Other Streaming Services
Last season on “Bering Sea Gold,” Shawn Pomrenke, the former “Mr. Gold,” was knocked off his throne by...
- 3/25/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Discovery Channel is preparing to launch “Deadliest Catch: Bloodline,” a spinoff of the network’s hit unscripted series “Deadliest Catch.”
“Bloodline” follows Josh Harris, the son of legendary Bering Sea captain Phil Harris. Josh, along with his business partner Casey McManus, discover a trove of Hawaiian fishing charts scribbled with Captain Phil’s handwriting. Josh takes the opportunity to travel to the islands and learn about the time his father spent their decades earlier.
To gain a deeper understanding of fishing in Hawaii, the duo enlists the help of Jeff Silva, one of the island’s top commercial fisherman to help them learn the challenging fishery, interpret Phil’s charts, and hunt for the islands’ lucrative bounty of ahi tuna.
“Deadliest Catch: Bloodline” will debut on Discovery Channel on April 14 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. Following the premiere, episodes will debut Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
In addition to watching the series on Discovery,...
“Bloodline” follows Josh Harris, the son of legendary Bering Sea captain Phil Harris. Josh, along with his business partner Casey McManus, discover a trove of Hawaiian fishing charts scribbled with Captain Phil’s handwriting. Josh takes the opportunity to travel to the islands and learn about the time his father spent their decades earlier.
To gain a deeper understanding of fishing in Hawaii, the duo enlists the help of Jeff Silva, one of the island’s top commercial fisherman to help them learn the challenging fishery, interpret Phil’s charts, and hunt for the islands’ lucrative bounty of ahi tuna.
“Deadliest Catch: Bloodline” will debut on Discovery Channel on April 14 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. Following the premiere, episodes will debut Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
In addition to watching the series on Discovery,...
- 3/23/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, FX released a trailer of “The Most Dangerous Animal of All” and Quibi announced Megan Rapinoe as the host of the new docuseries “Prodigy.”
Casting
Megan Rapinoe will host new documentary series “Prodigy,“ Quibi announced. As a host, Rapinoe will provide on camera commentary and her perspective on the eight athletes who are set to become the next superstars in their respective sports. Each episode will highlight one prodigy’s athletic accomplishments, while also diving deep into their personal stories. The 2020 prodigy class includes Jalen Green, Sha’Carri Richardson, Red Gerard, Regan Smith, Matthew Boling, Tyler Adams, Korey Foreman and Chantel Navarro. Rand Getlin and Janina Pelayo serve as executive producers for the show.
Programming
Discovery announced the return of “Monster Garage” starring Jesse James coming this year. James, founder of the west coast choppers, is returning to the show looking to elevate the...
Casting
Megan Rapinoe will host new documentary series “Prodigy,“ Quibi announced. As a host, Rapinoe will provide on camera commentary and her perspective on the eight athletes who are set to become the next superstars in their respective sports. Each episode will highlight one prodigy’s athletic accomplishments, while also diving deep into their personal stories. The 2020 prodigy class includes Jalen Green, Sha’Carri Richardson, Red Gerard, Regan Smith, Matthew Boling, Tyler Adams, Korey Foreman and Chantel Navarro. Rand Getlin and Janina Pelayo serve as executive producers for the show.
Programming
Discovery announced the return of “Monster Garage” starring Jesse James coming this year. James, founder of the west coast choppers, is returning to the show looking to elevate the...
- 2/24/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
Jesse James is returning to reality TV this year.
Discovery Channel has set a revival of his “Monster Garage” series, which originally aired from 2002 to 2006.
The new season finds James, an Austin, Texas resident and founder of West Coast Choppers, back with “an upgraded garage, cutting-edge technology and a renewed passion for creating some of most mind-blowing vehicles to ever drive across television screens,” according to Discovery.
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Since “Monster Garage” went off the air 14 years ago, James has traveled the world and honed his passion for metal-working. He apprenticed with world-renowned Israeli blacksmith Uri Hofi, and is returning to inspire a new generation of craftsmen.
“It’s crazy to think my relationship with Discovery Channel started exactly 20 years ago. After all this time I’m still excited to step into the Monster Garage,” James said. “Excited to work hard and push the limits again.
Discovery Channel has set a revival of his “Monster Garage” series, which originally aired from 2002 to 2006.
The new season finds James, an Austin, Texas resident and founder of West Coast Choppers, back with “an upgraded garage, cutting-edge technology and a renewed passion for creating some of most mind-blowing vehicles to ever drive across television screens,” according to Discovery.
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Since “Monster Garage” went off the air 14 years ago, James has traveled the world and honed his passion for metal-working. He apprenticed with world-renowned Israeli blacksmith Uri Hofi, and is returning to inspire a new generation of craftsmen.
“It’s crazy to think my relationship with Discovery Channel started exactly 20 years ago. After all this time I’m still excited to step into the Monster Garage,” James said. “Excited to work hard and push the limits again.
- 2/24/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Discovery has set the premiere date for Season 8 of its hit underwater treasure-hunting series, “Bering Sea Gold.” The popular cable channel has also put together a first-look promo for the fall run — err, float — which includes the return of Vernon Adkison on his custom-built “Gold Ship.”
And because you are our gems, dear reader, TheWrap put it all together here for the show’s rabid fans.
The Nome, Alaska, plunder begins Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 9/8c on Discovery Channel.
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Get your first look via the video above.
This season, Shawn Pomrenke feels the pressure from his newest competitor, Ken Kerr, as he tries to stay atop Nome’s gold mining heap. The threat to Shawn’s reign is looming as Ken’s 600-ton gold-digging behemoth is primed and ready, dwarfing everything currently on the water.
And because you are our gems, dear reader, TheWrap put it all together here for the show’s rabid fans.
The Nome, Alaska, plunder begins Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 9/8c on Discovery Channel.
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Get your first look via the video above.
This season, Shawn Pomrenke feels the pressure from his newest competitor, Ken Kerr, as he tries to stay atop Nome’s gold mining heap. The threat to Shawn’s reign is looming as Ken’s 600-ton gold-digging behemoth is primed and ready, dwarfing everything currently on the water.
- 8/27/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Deadliest Catch is shoving right off again. Discovery said today that Season 15 of it Emmy-winning docuseries will launch at 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, featuring a new captain and storm after debilitating storm.
The new season focuses on Dutch Harbor, a maverick Alaska town that has seen its share of upheaval. But this year, something is different in the air. A new boat blows into town, helmed by the no-nonsense Captain Steve “Harley” Davidson, who is rumored to know where over a quarter-billion dollars worth of king crabs is hiding. The rest of the fleet is left on the outside willing to do anything to get in on the score. Complicating matters, massive winter weather comes up and never really goes back down. Relentless storm cause season-ending injuries and more damage to the boats than the captains have seen in years. Read a detailed synopsis below.
The series from Original Productions...
The new season focuses on Dutch Harbor, a maverick Alaska town that has seen its share of upheaval. But this year, something is different in the air. A new boat blows into town, helmed by the no-nonsense Captain Steve “Harley” Davidson, who is rumored to know where over a quarter-billion dollars worth of king crabs is hiding. The rest of the fleet is left on the outside willing to do anything to get in on the score. Complicating matters, massive winter weather comes up and never really goes back down. Relentless storm cause season-ending injuries and more damage to the boats than the captains have seen in years. Read a detailed synopsis below.
The series from Original Productions...
- 3/6/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
History Channel is rebooting “Ax Men,” with the working title “Ax Men Reborn.”
“Ax Men Reborn” is part of four new series pickups from the network, which includes “Brothers in Arms,” “Knight Fight,” “Yamashita’s Gold,” and “American Butcher.” The network also renewed “The Curse of Oak Island,” “The Curse of Civil War Gold,” “Truck Night in America,” “Alone,” “Swamp People,” and “Mountain Men.”
The original “Ax Men” ran for 9 seasons and 153 episodes 2008 to 2016.
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Here’s the official logline: The logging families of the Pacific Northwest have been torn apart since “Ax Men.” Untimely deaths and a changing economic landscape have threatened family businesses. For this new generation of loggers, now is the time to start wielding the ax as the timber industry is on the upswing again and the old guard is looking for redemption.
“Ax Men Reborn” is produced for History by Original Productions.
“Ax Men Reborn” is part of four new series pickups from the network, which includes “Brothers in Arms,” “Knight Fight,” “Yamashita’s Gold,” and “American Butcher.” The network also renewed “The Curse of Oak Island,” “The Curse of Civil War Gold,” “Truck Night in America,” “Alone,” “Swamp People,” and “Mountain Men.”
The original “Ax Men” ran for 9 seasons and 153 episodes 2008 to 2016.
Also Read: History Channel Cancels 'Six' After 2 Seasons
Here’s the official logline: The logging families of the Pacific Northwest have been torn apart since “Ax Men.” Untimely deaths and a changing economic landscape have threatened family businesses. For this new generation of loggers, now is the time to start wielding the ax as the timber industry is on the upswing again and the old guard is looking for redemption.
“Ax Men Reborn” is produced for History by Original Productions.
- 10/9/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Brian Lovett has joined FremantleMedia’s Original Productions as executive vice president production and development.
Most recently, Lovett served as the vice president of production and development for National Geographic Studios. He returns to Original Productions after previously working on some of the unscripted studio’s most high-profile series, including “Deadliest Catch.” Among the multiple positions he held on the series were field producer, writer, camera and producer.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Brian back as we embark on a new chapter of Op,” said Jeff Hasler, president of Original Productions, to whom Lovett will report. “His breadth of experience in creating cutting edge, compelling documentary series, combined with his distinctive creative and visual storytelling skills, make him the perfect addition to help build a vibrant pipeline that consistently delivers the highest level of quality for our partners.”
Lovett added “I’m ecstatic to be back at Original Productions.
Most recently, Lovett served as the vice president of production and development for National Geographic Studios. He returns to Original Productions after previously working on some of the unscripted studio’s most high-profile series, including “Deadliest Catch.” Among the multiple positions he held on the series were field producer, writer, camera and producer.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Brian back as we embark on a new chapter of Op,” said Jeff Hasler, president of Original Productions, to whom Lovett will report. “His breadth of experience in creating cutting edge, compelling documentary series, combined with his distinctive creative and visual storytelling skills, make him the perfect addition to help build a vibrant pipeline that consistently delivers the highest level of quality for our partners.”
Lovett added “I’m ecstatic to be back at Original Productions.
- 8/29/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
TV industry vet Brian Lovett has been named Evp Production & Development at Original Productions, the prolific unscripted TV production company owned by FremantleMedia. Lovett is one of the first key hires by Jeff Hasler, who took over the reins of Op as President in May. It’s both a reunion for Lovett with Hasler, with whom he worked at National Geographic Studios, and a return to Op where Lovett previously worked on several of the company’s notable series. Lovett will report to Hasler.
Lovett most recently he served as VP of Production & Development for National Geographic Studios where he oversaw all facets of production surrounding the studios’ slate of series and specials. His portfolio includes executive producing Chain of Command, which follows the U.S. military’s fight against global extremism. He also served as an executive producer on Explorer, Nat Geo’s longest-running documentary series, as well as...
Lovett most recently he served as VP of Production & Development for National Geographic Studios where he oversaw all facets of production surrounding the studios’ slate of series and specials. His portfolio includes executive producing Chain of Command, which follows the U.S. military’s fight against global extremism. He also served as an executive producer on Explorer, Nat Geo’s longest-running documentary series, as well as...
- 8/29/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Original Productions has hired veteran executive Jeff Hasler as president of the prolific unscripted TV production company owned by FremantleMedia. Hasler will oversee all development, production, business and strategic aspects of the company along with Ernie Avila, COO and Evp, Business Affairs and Sarah Whalen, Evp Development and Programming. Avila and Whalen, who have been running Original Prods. in the past couple of years, will now report into Hasler.
Hasler joins Original Productions from National Geographic Studios where he served as Evp of production and development, overseeing original non-scripted television, feature documentary and other projects including the acclaimed documentary Jane, directed by Brett Morgen, as well as the Emmy-nominated series StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Explorer, series Chain of Command, documentary Gender Revolution with Katie Couric, and the recently Sports Emmy-nominated Breaking 2.
Previously, Hasler also spent nearly five years as Svp of Development and Production for Discovery Channel, managing all programming for the broadcaster,...
Hasler joins Original Productions from National Geographic Studios where he served as Evp of production and development, overseeing original non-scripted television, feature documentary and other projects including the acclaimed documentary Jane, directed by Brett Morgen, as well as the Emmy-nominated series StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Explorer, series Chain of Command, documentary Gender Revolution with Katie Couric, and the recently Sports Emmy-nominated Breaking 2.
Previously, Hasler also spent nearly five years as Svp of Development and Production for Discovery Channel, managing all programming for the broadcaster,...
- 5/21/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
[caption id="attachment_49605" align="aligncenter" width="590"] I Am Rebel TV series on National Geographic Channel. Ng Studios/ Amelia Host./caption]
National Geographic Channel has announced the new I Am Rebel TV show premieres Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 9:00pm Et/Pt. The series features the true stories of outsiders who rebelled against the status quo to affect change.
I Am Rebel is produced by Hypnotic and National Geographic Studios for National Geographic Channel. Doug Liman, Matt Wolf, Gene Klein, and David Bartis executive produce for Hypnotic. Jeff Hasler and Bengt Anderson executive produced for National Geographic Studios.
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National Geographic Channel has announced the new I Am Rebel TV show premieres Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 9:00pm Et/Pt. The series features the true stories of outsiders who rebelled against the status quo to affect change.
I Am Rebel is produced by Hypnotic and National Geographic Studios for National Geographic Channel. Doug Liman, Matt Wolf, Gene Klein, and David Bartis executive produce for Hypnotic. Jeff Hasler and Bengt Anderson executive produced for National Geographic Studios.
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- 5/24/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Discovery Communications has pinned senior vp stripes on development executive Jeff Hasler and communications exec Elizabeth Hillman.
Hasler has been promoted to senior vp development for the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel, while Hillman has been upped to senior vp communications for both networks.
Hasler most recently was vp development at the Discovery Channel, where he created a slate of brand-definitional series and specials focused on the network's core programming roots. In his new post, he will be responsible for initiating original programming ideas for the two networks, managing primetime and daytime program development teams, supervising pilot production and developing series and special event programming concepts and formats.
In her new role, Hillman oversees all communications strategies and media outreach for the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel, including the development of media campaigns for the networks' programming, partnerships and online assets. Hillman, who was vp communications, has led communications plans for such shows as Deadliest Catch, The Flight That Fought Back and Shark Week.
"Jeff and Elizabeth are two of the best in the business," said president and general manager Jane Root, to whom Hasler and Hillman report.
Hasler has been promoted to senior vp development for the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel, while Hillman has been upped to senior vp communications for both networks.
Hasler most recently was vp development at the Discovery Channel, where he created a slate of brand-definitional series and specials focused on the network's core programming roots. In his new post, he will be responsible for initiating original programming ideas for the two networks, managing primetime and daytime program development teams, supervising pilot production and developing series and special event programming concepts and formats.
In her new role, Hillman oversees all communications strategies and media outreach for the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel, including the development of media campaigns for the networks' programming, partnerships and online assets. Hillman, who was vp communications, has led communications plans for such shows as Deadliest Catch, The Flight That Fought Back and Shark Week.
"Jeff and Elizabeth are two of the best in the business," said president and general manager Jane Root, to whom Hasler and Hillman report.
- 3/29/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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