Spoiler Alert: This story includes details from tonight’s finale of AMC’s Dispatches from Elsewhere.
In Monday’s season finale of Dispatches from Elsewhere, we finally learn the backstory of one mysterious, recurring character, with the unexpected entry of another into the narrative.
More from Deadline'Dispatches From Elsewhere': Jason Segel Talks Casting Trans Actress Eve Lindley As Love Interest & Possibilities For Season 2 - TCATexas Allows The Re-Opening Of Movie Theaters, But Chains Cinemark, AMC & Alamo Eyeing Later Than Sooner'The Burying Place' Drama From Kelly Masterson, David Semel & Aaron Kaplan Based On Book In Works At AMC
Titled “The Boy,” episode 10 of the freshman AMC drama opens on a boy in a black-and-white world, watching such classics as The Muppet Show and Harold and Maude on his small retro TV. Inspired by what he’s seen, the boy becomes an actor, ending up in the clown makeup we’ve seen...
In Monday’s season finale of Dispatches from Elsewhere, we finally learn the backstory of one mysterious, recurring character, with the unexpected entry of another into the narrative.
More from Deadline'Dispatches From Elsewhere': Jason Segel Talks Casting Trans Actress Eve Lindley As Love Interest & Possibilities For Season 2 - TCATexas Allows The Re-Opening Of Movie Theaters, But Chains Cinemark, AMC & Alamo Eyeing Later Than Sooner'The Burying Place' Drama From Kelly Masterson, David Semel & Aaron Kaplan Based On Book In Works At AMC
Titled “The Boy,” episode 10 of the freshman AMC drama opens on a boy in a black-and-white world, watching such classics as The Muppet Show and Harold and Maude on his small retro TV. Inspired by what he’s seen, the boy becomes an actor, ending up in the clown makeup we’ve seen...
- 4/28/2020
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: AMC has put in development The Burying Place, a thriller drama series based on Brian Freeman’s novel, from writer Kelly Masterson (Killing Kennedy), director David Semel (Goliath), producer Aaron Kaplan (A Million Little Things) and his Kapital Entertainment and AMC Studios.
Written by Masterson, The Burying Place is set in the haunting North Country of Minnesota, where a baby vanishes from her lakeside home. That same night, a rookie policewoman stumbles onto a serial killer. Against a ticking clock, Detective Jonathan Stride, haunted by demons of his own, leads fellow Detectives Serena Dial and Maggie Bei as they struggle to unravel the seemingly unrelated mysteries in a suspenseful game of cat and mouse.
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Written by Masterson, The Burying Place is set in the haunting North Country of Minnesota, where a baby vanishes from her lakeside home. That same night, a rookie policewoman stumbles onto a serial killer. Against a ticking clock, Detective Jonathan Stride, haunted by demons of his own, leads fellow Detectives Serena Dial and Maggie Bei as they struggle to unravel the seemingly unrelated mysteries in a suspenseful game of cat and mouse.
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- 4/22/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Watchmen” Episode 7, “An Almost Religious Awe.”]
An inevitable comedown after last week’s masterpiece, “Watchmen” Episode 7 tries to swap groundbreaking storytelling for long-craven explanations, going so far as to unveil its biggest twist yet. Yes, some folks foresaw that Dr. Manhattan isn’t actually on Mars, and instead has been hiding on Earth under the guise of Cal Abar (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) — but did they know that Angela was receiving recovery treatment from an elephant? Did they know the origin story of Sister Night? Did they know Bian (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) isn’t the daughter of Lady Trieu (Hong Chau), but her mother? Did they know Jane Crawford (Frances Fisher) was part of the “insidious conspiracy” meant to turn Senator Keene (James Wolk) into Dr. Manhattan 2.0?
“An Almost Religious Awe” drops juicy tidbit after juicy tidbit and tries to ground its many reveals in Angela’s tragic backstory. At times, the...
An inevitable comedown after last week’s masterpiece, “Watchmen” Episode 7 tries to swap groundbreaking storytelling for long-craven explanations, going so far as to unveil its biggest twist yet. Yes, some folks foresaw that Dr. Manhattan isn’t actually on Mars, and instead has been hiding on Earth under the guise of Cal Abar (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) — but did they know that Angela was receiving recovery treatment from an elephant? Did they know the origin story of Sister Night? Did they know Bian (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) isn’t the daughter of Lady Trieu (Hong Chau), but her mother? Did they know Jane Crawford (Frances Fisher) was part of the “insidious conspiracy” meant to turn Senator Keene (James Wolk) into Dr. Manhattan 2.0?
“An Almost Religious Awe” drops juicy tidbit after juicy tidbit and tries to ground its many reveals in Angela’s tragic backstory. At times, the...
- 12/2/2019
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment has forged a production partnership with The Vampire Diaries alum Paul Wesley and his company Citizen Media.
The first two series projects Kapital and Citizen are rolling out together are a drama based on Jason Smith’s non-fiction article Confessions Of a Drug-Addicted High School Teacher, with Wesley attached to star and David Slade (Black Mirror) to direct, and supernatural crime drama Possessed, based on a Korean format.
Under the pact, Kapital will work with Wesley to build his company and its footprint in the market. The Kapital team and Wesley will jointly develop content for Wesley to produce. It will be aimed at broadcast, cable and streaming. Some — but not all — of the projects will be intended as starring vehicles for Wesley who recently co-starred on Kapital’s CBS All Access series Tell Me a Story.
“Paul and I found ourselves aligned in...
The first two series projects Kapital and Citizen are rolling out together are a drama based on Jason Smith’s non-fiction article Confessions Of a Drug-Addicted High School Teacher, with Wesley attached to star and David Slade (Black Mirror) to direct, and supernatural crime drama Possessed, based on a Korean format.
Under the pact, Kapital will work with Wesley to build his company and its footprint in the market. The Kapital team and Wesley will jointly develop content for Wesley to produce. It will be aimed at broadcast, cable and streaming. Some — but not all — of the projects will be intended as starring vehicles for Wesley who recently co-starred on Kapital’s CBS All Access series Tell Me a Story.
“Paul and I found ourselves aligned in...
- 2/13/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Top TV director David Semel has partnered with Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment. Under the deal, Semel will direct the pilots and executive produce projects he develops with Kapital for broadcast, cable or streaming networks.
Semel, who will work with Kapital’s Kaplan and Dana Honor, has one of the best track records for a drama pilot director, with 18 of the pilots he has helmed going to series, including Man in the High Castle, Star Trek: Discovery, Heroes, Person of Interest, Madam Secretary and Code Black. He worked as producing director on House and Dawson’s Creek, and his episodic work includes Homeland, American Horror Story and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
“Dave Semel has directed some of the best pilots and some of the best episodes I’ve ever seen, and he has tremendous taste in material,” Kaplan said. “We at Kapital are so excited to be tackling network, cable and streaming with Dave.
Semel, who will work with Kapital’s Kaplan and Dana Honor, has one of the best track records for a drama pilot director, with 18 of the pilots he has helmed going to series, including Man in the High Castle, Star Trek: Discovery, Heroes, Person of Interest, Madam Secretary and Code Black. He worked as producing director on House and Dawson’s Creek, and his episodic work includes Homeland, American Horror Story and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
“Dave Semel has directed some of the best pilots and some of the best episodes I’ve ever seen, and he has tremendous taste in material,” Kaplan said. “We at Kapital are so excited to be tackling network, cable and streaming with Dave.
- 8/7/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated May 24 at 7:31 a.m. Pt with “Code Black” canceled by CBS.
Is “Ghosted” coming back?
That’s a question on viewers’ minds as upfronts week comes to a close, with Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS and The CW all having announced their fall programming schedules as of Thursday. ‘Cause some of those slates have holes in them, meaning the statuses of almost half a dozen shows on broadcast television are still up in the air.
Look, we can accept the fact that not every series will be saved like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” — not every show should be. But come on, networks — minus ABC and The CW, who have already killed or renewed everything they’re going to — fans need to hear one way or another whether their favorite programs will be returning this fall, especially for ones that have a crazy-devoted fanbase.
Also Read: Limbo Shows: Here's the Status of...
Is “Ghosted” coming back?
That’s a question on viewers’ minds as upfronts week comes to a close, with Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS and The CW all having announced their fall programming schedules as of Thursday. ‘Cause some of those slates have holes in them, meaning the statuses of almost half a dozen shows on broadcast television are still up in the air.
Look, we can accept the fact that not every series will be saved like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” — not every show should be. But come on, networks — minus ABC and The CW, who have already killed or renewed everything they’re going to — fans need to hear one way or another whether their favorite programs will be returning this fall, especially for ones that have a crazy-devoted fanbase.
Also Read: Limbo Shows: Here's the Status of...
- 5/24/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Paramount Network has put in development thriller drama I Know Who You Are, based on the 2017 Spanish limited series Sé quién eres. The project hails from The Last Ship co-creator Steven Kane, director David Semel (Star Trek: Discovery) and CBS TV Studios.
Written by Kane and directed by Semel, I Know Who You Are is a missing-person thriller that follows a morally ambiguous celebrity journalist who awakens from a car accident as a suspect in the disappearance of his own niece.
The 16-episode Spanish series, created by Pau Freixas for Telecino, premiered in January 2017 and starred Blanca Portillo, Francesc Garrido, Carles Francino, Eva Santolaria and Aida Folch. You can see a trailer below.
Kane and Semel executive produce along with Tripp Vinson (Red Dawn), Lucas Carter and Alex Coscas. This marks a collaboration between Paramount Network and CBS Studios as the two companies’ parents, Paramount and CBS, are negotiating a merger.
Written by Kane and directed by Semel, I Know Who You Are is a missing-person thriller that follows a morally ambiguous celebrity journalist who awakens from a car accident as a suspect in the disappearance of his own niece.
The 16-episode Spanish series, created by Pau Freixas for Telecino, premiered in January 2017 and starred Blanca Portillo, Francesc Garrido, Carles Francino, Eva Santolaria and Aida Folch. You can see a trailer below.
Kane and Semel executive produce along with Tripp Vinson (Red Dawn), Lucas Carter and Alex Coscas. This marks a collaboration between Paramount Network and CBS Studios as the two companies’ parents, Paramount and CBS, are negotiating a merger.
- 4/10/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Coming off an Emmy-nominated starring turn on John Ridley’s acclaimed ABC anthology drama series American Crime, Timothy Hutton has been tapped to star opposite Bokeem Woodbine in CBS’ legal drama pilot Main Justice. Additionally, top pilot director David Semel, who has directed the pilots for such CBS series as Person of Interest, Madam Secretary, Code Black and Pure Genius, as well as the opening episode of CBS All Access’ Star Trek: Discovery, has come on board to…...
- 2/21/2018
- Deadline TV
The idea of a “fall TV season” feels particularly antiquated in 2017, as two of the year’s buzziest series (“Game of Thrones” and “Twin Peaks”) have already wrapped for the year. Fall may even be a bit of an afterthought now compared to spring, as networks aim to catch Emmy voters with prestige TV premieres when campaign season gets underway.
And yet, there’s nearly 70 years of tradition with the fall TV season. It’s when Nielsen still resets the calendar for the new TV year; when blue chip advertisers like the automotive sector roll out their own new wares; football season returns (don’t discount that huge impact on TV schedules); and the weather gets chilly, which conceivably means more viewers watching TV indoors.
This year, they’ll find a lot of familiar titles on broadcast TV, including the return of NBC’s “Will & Grace”; a prequel to “The Big Bang Theory,...
And yet, there’s nearly 70 years of tradition with the fall TV season. It’s when Nielsen still resets the calendar for the new TV year; when blue chip advertisers like the automotive sector roll out their own new wares; football season returns (don’t discount that huge impact on TV schedules); and the weather gets chilly, which conceivably means more viewers watching TV indoors.
This year, they’ll find a lot of familiar titles on broadcast TV, including the return of NBC’s “Will & Grace”; a prequel to “The Big Bang Theory,...
- 9/5/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller, Steve Greene, Hanh Nguyen, Michael Schneider and Ben Travers
- Indiewire
A red flag went up for Star Trek fans everywhere when Bryan Fuller left Star Trek: Discovery behind. His departure was rumored to be because of scheduling, but new reports suggest Fuller was actually “pushed out," with scripts coming in months behind schedule.
Before his grand exodus, Discovery was delayed two times, and the showrunner Fuller was very busy with his work with Starz’s American Gods and and NBC’s Amazing Stories and seemed to take priority for him.
Variety reports that Discovery’s break with Fuller was not so clean as initially reported:
The official line is that Fuller departed via a mutual and amicable decision to focus on his other project, Starz’s ‘American Gods.’ He is still listed as co-creator of ‘Discovery’ alongside executive producer Alex Kurtzman, who speaks glowingly of him. He shares a story credit with Kurtzman on the premiere, as well as a...
Before his grand exodus, Discovery was delayed two times, and the showrunner Fuller was very busy with his work with Starz’s American Gods and and NBC’s Amazing Stories and seemed to take priority for him.
Variety reports that Discovery’s break with Fuller was not so clean as initially reported:
The official line is that Fuller departed via a mutual and amicable decision to focus on his other project, Starz’s ‘American Gods.’ He is still listed as co-creator of ‘Discovery’ alongside executive producer Alex Kurtzman, who speaks glowingly of him. He shares a story credit with Kurtzman on the premiere, as well as a...
- 9/3/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
“In America we’re told the fact that you don’t have money shouldn’t affect how much justice you can get. This show questions whether that’s true,” says Jonathan Shapiro, co-creator of “Goliath,” in a new featurette released by Amazon.
The Billy Bob Thornton-starring drama is the ultimate David vs. Goliath battle but fought in the 21st century American legal system. The series follows a once powerful lawyer, Billy McBride (Thornton), as he reluctantly agrees to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the biggest client of the massive law firm he helped create. As he seeks redemption, he discovers that the scales of justice have never been more heavily weighed toward the rich and powerful. William Hurt, Olivia Thirlby and Maria Bello co-star.
“I’ve always been, frankly, creeped out by most lawyers,” says Thornton in the clip. “It’s funny when you play one.”
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The Billy Bob Thornton-starring drama is the ultimate David vs. Goliath battle but fought in the 21st century American legal system. The series follows a once powerful lawyer, Billy McBride (Thornton), as he reluctantly agrees to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the biggest client of the massive law firm he helped create. As he seeks redemption, he discovers that the scales of justice have never been more heavily weighed toward the rich and powerful. William Hurt, Olivia Thirlby and Maria Bello co-star.
“I’ve always been, frankly, creeped out by most lawyers,” says Thornton in the clip. “It’s funny when you play one.”
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- 10/12/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
“Every giant has its weakness,” warns Amazon’s trailer for ‘Goliath,’ a new series starring Billy Bob Thornton, William Hurt, Maria Bello and Olivia Thirlby. Season One will premiere October 14th on Amazon Prime, and you can watch the first trailer below.
“Goliath” is a legal drama following formerly celebrated trial lawyer Billy McBride (Thornton), who hesitantly agrees to represent a wrongful death lawsuit against a firm he helped create. As a result, he and his small-time team deal with the consequences of uncovering a legal system that favors wealth and power above truth — a modern day “David and Goliath” tale where the bad guy is corruption disguised as justice.
Read More: ‘Goliath’ Trailer: Billy Bob Thornton Broods in David E. Kelly’s New Amazon Show
The series comes from writers David E. Kelley (“Ally McBeal”) and Jonathan Shapiro (“The Practice”) and is directed by David Semel (“Madam Secretary”). The...
“Goliath” is a legal drama following formerly celebrated trial lawyer Billy McBride (Thornton), who hesitantly agrees to represent a wrongful death lawsuit against a firm he helped create. As a result, he and his small-time team deal with the consequences of uncovering a legal system that favors wealth and power above truth — a modern day “David and Goliath” tale where the bad guy is corruption disguised as justice.
Read More: ‘Goliath’ Trailer: Billy Bob Thornton Broods in David E. Kelly’s New Amazon Show
The series comes from writers David E. Kelley (“Ally McBeal”) and Jonathan Shapiro (“The Practice”) and is directed by David Semel (“Madam Secretary”). The...
- 9/8/2016
- by Annakeara Stinson
- Indiewire
Bryan Fuller's latest tease into the world of his new CBS All Access series Star Trek: Discovery features an alien makeup test. We know quite a bit about the project so far, what we don't know is who will be in it. The new series is set to premiere January 2017 and David Semel was recently announced as the director of the first episode. We found out what the official name of the series means to Fuller and that the show would be streamed on Netflix outside the U.S. (Bell Media for Canada). We also got our first look at the new ship. But yesterday, Fuller took to Twitter to give us something new. A small look at a makeup test. #StarTrekDisco Makeup Test #StarTrekDiscovery @startrekcbs @StarTrek pic.twitter.com/OL7IyE9viV — Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) August 8, 2016 Many fans are saying this looks like an Andorian (The Andorians were...
- 8/9/2016
- by Jill Pantozzi
- Hitfix
Star Trek: Discovery will be coming to CBS All Access in 2017.
That's the title of the newest Star Trek franchise, this time helmed by showrunner Bryan Fuller.
While at San Diego Comic Con, Fuller shared the series won't be episodic in nature, but will tell stories like a novel.
“Because it’s on CBS All Access, won’t miss anything,” Fuller said of the streaming service. “It’s all at your fingertips.”
Fuller was joined on stage by a lot of franchise guests, including William Shatner, Scott Bakula, Michael Dorn, Jeri Ryan and Brent Spiner.
Spiner did an impression of Patrick Stewart arguing that Captain Picard was the best USS Enterprise leader that really got the crowd going.
As could be expected, the panelists were comparing Trek time with current times.
“We’re in a time now where identity is under attack,” Spiner said. “It’s disturbing.”
Spiner also noted,...
That's the title of the newest Star Trek franchise, this time helmed by showrunner Bryan Fuller.
While at San Diego Comic Con, Fuller shared the series won't be episodic in nature, but will tell stories like a novel.
“Because it’s on CBS All Access, won’t miss anything,” Fuller said of the streaming service. “It’s all at your fingertips.”
Fuller was joined on stage by a lot of franchise guests, including William Shatner, Scott Bakula, Michael Dorn, Jeri Ryan and Brent Spiner.
Spiner did an impression of Patrick Stewart arguing that Captain Picard was the best USS Enterprise leader that really got the crowd going.
As could be expected, the panelists were comparing Trek time with current times.
“We’re in a time now where identity is under attack,” Spiner said. “It’s disturbing.”
Spiner also noted,...
- 7/23/2016
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Bryan Fuller isn't taking the route of some television pilots and premieres by bringing in some big-time movie director to set the pace. Instead, he has hired David Semel a name you probably wouldn't recognize to help lay the groundwork for the new Star Trek television series.Semel will direct the premiere, which is set to air on CBS in January. He's probably best known in the genre for his work on shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Roswell" and "American Horror Story."However, Semel likely caught Fuller's eye because he helmed the pilot of NBC's "Heroes" in 2006, which excited an entire fanbase and actually earned him an Emmy nomination that year. He would lose to Alan Taylor from "The Sopranos," but it turned Semel into a hot director.Fuller is expected to release more details of the ...
- 7/23/2016
- GeekNation.com
David Semel has been brought onboard to direct the pilot episode of the Bryan Fuller-produced upcoming "Star Trek" TV series set for CBS All Access in the U.S., Space in Canada and Netflix around the rest of the world.
Semel's hiring gives the project a very experienced hand behind-the-scenes. Having directed TV episodes of shows like "Buffy," "Angel," "Dawson's Creek" and "The Practice" in the 1990s, Semel has been responsible for the pilot episodes of numerous series - "The Man in the High Castle," "Heroes," "Person of Interest," "Madam Secretary," "Code Black," "Legends," and "Intelligence". He's also worked on shows ranging from "Homeland" to "House" to "CSI" to "The Strain" to the Fuller-produced "Hannibal".
Semel joins a list of directors that also includes "Cube" helmer Vincenzo Natali who also previously worked with Fuller on "Hannibal". More details about the new series are expected to be revealed at tomorrow's...
Semel's hiring gives the project a very experienced hand behind-the-scenes. Having directed TV episodes of shows like "Buffy," "Angel," "Dawson's Creek" and "The Practice" in the 1990s, Semel has been responsible for the pilot episodes of numerous series - "The Man in the High Castle," "Heroes," "Person of Interest," "Madam Secretary," "Code Black," "Legends," and "Intelligence". He's also worked on shows ranging from "Homeland" to "House" to "CSI" to "The Strain" to the Fuller-produced "Hannibal".
Semel joins a list of directors that also includes "Cube" helmer Vincenzo Natali who also previously worked with Fuller on "Hannibal". More details about the new series are expected to be revealed at tomorrow's...
- 7/22/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
David Semel is set to direct and executive produce the opening episode of the upcoming Star Trek reboot series. The episode will air on CBS for a broadcast debut of the series in January 2017, before it moves to its permanent home, CBS All Access. Created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman, the new Star Trek hails from CBS TV Studios where Semel is under an overall deal. Semel has a strong track record at CBS, helming three consecutive pilots that have gone to series which…...
- 7/22/2016
- Deadline TV
Dwight Yoakam and Harold Perrineau have joined the cast of the Goliath TV show at Amazon. The original drama series comes from David E. Kelley and was previously known as Trial. Yoakam played Lyle Chumley on Under the Dome, which was cancelled last summer after three seasons on CBS. Fans of ABC's Lost probably still hear echoes of Perrineau, as Michael Dawson, yelling, "Waaaaaaalllt!"
Billy Bob Thornton, William Hurt, Olivia Thirlby, Maria Bello, Molly Parker, and Ever Carradine were previously cast. Goliath is written by Ally McBeal's David E. Kelley and The Practice's Jonathan Shapiro. Kelley, Shapiro, and Ross Fineman are executive prodcuing, with Parenthood's Larry Trilling. Madam Secretary's David Semel is directing.
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Billy Bob Thornton, William Hurt, Olivia Thirlby, Maria Bello, Molly Parker, and Ever Carradine were previously cast. Goliath is written by Ally McBeal's David E. Kelley and The Practice's Jonathan Shapiro. Kelley, Shapiro, and Ross Fineman are executive prodcuing, with Parenthood's Larry Trilling. Madam Secretary's David Semel is directing.
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- 6/16/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Twenty years after their Oscar-winning Sling Blade, Dwight Yoakam and Billy Bob Thornton are pairing on screen again. The country icon is the newest addition to the cast of Goliath, a straight-to-series drama for Amazon Prime with Thornton in one of its lead roles.
Yoakam will play the leader of a huge aerospace company defended by the law firm at the center of Goliath. Thornton and fellow Hollywood legend William Hurt play two of the firm's partners in what's described as "the ultimate David vs. Goliath battle fought in the 21st century American legal system.
Yoakam will play the leader of a huge aerospace company defended by the law firm at the center of Goliath. Thornton and fellow Hollywood legend William Hurt play two of the firm's partners in what's described as "the ultimate David vs. Goliath battle fought in the 21st century American legal system.
- 6/15/2016
- Rollingstone.com
CBS has released some trailers from its new comedies and dramas as part of its 2016-17 series orders. Have a look below. The Great Indoors –– Comedy Produced by CBS TV Studios. From writer/executive producer Mike Gibbons and executive producers Chris Harris and Andy Ackerman Pure Genius — Drama Produced by Universal TV/CBS TV Studios. From writer/executive producer Jason Katims and executive producers Michelle Lee and David Semel MacGyver — Drama Produced by CBS TV…...
- 5/18/2016
- Deadline TV
Odette Annable (The Astronaut Wives Club) is set as the female lead opposite Dermot Mulroney and Augustus Prew in Bunker Hill, CBS' medical drama pilot written by Jason Katims and directed by David Semel. The project follows James Bell (Prew), a young Silicon Valley tech titan who enlists Walter Wallace (Mulroney), a veteran surgeon with a controversial past, in starting a hospital with a cutting-edge "new school" approach to medicine. Annable will play Zoe (aka Alex), a…...
- 3/11/2016
- Deadline TV
Aaron Jennings (Movie 43) has been cast as a series regular in Bunker Hill, CBS' medical drama pilot written by Jason Katims and directed by David Semel. The project follows James Bell (Augustus Prew), a young Silicon Valley tech titan who enlists Walter Wallace (Dermot Mulroney), a veteran surgeon with a controversial past, in starting a hospital with a cutting-edge, "new school" approach to medicine. Jennings will play Dr. Malik Water, who defies our traditional idea of…...
- 3/9/2016
- Deadline TV
Dermot Mulroney has been tapped to star in the Bunker Hill TV series pilot. Mulroney will play surgeon Walter Wallace. From creator Jason Katims, Bunker Hill features a Silicon Valley tech mogul, James Bell (Augustus Prew) who drafts this surgeon with a past to help him start a new hospital that takes a "new school" approach to medical care.
Mulroney joins Prew, and Brenda Song, who plays computer programmer Angie. Katims will executive produce with Michelle Lee, and David Semel. Semel is also set to direct the pilot.
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Mulroney joins Prew, and Brenda Song, who plays computer programmer Angie. Katims will executive produce with Michelle Lee, and David Semel. Semel is also set to direct the pilot.
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- 2/26/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Dermot Mulroney has been admitted to Bunker Hill, CBS’ medical drama pilot from Friday Night Lights and Parenthood Ep Jason Katims.
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The potential series follows a young Silicon Valley tech titan (The Borgias‘ Augustus Prew) who enlists a veteran surgeon with a controversial past in starting a hospital with a cutting edge, “new school” approach to medicine.
Mulroney, whose recent TV gigs include arcs on Showtime’s Shameless and Fox’s New Girl, as well as a series-regular stint on HBO’s Enlightened, will play said veteran surgeon Walter Wallace,...
RelatedPilot Season ’16: Scoop on This Fall’s (Possible) New Shows, Who’s In Them
The potential series follows a young Silicon Valley tech titan (The Borgias‘ Augustus Prew) who enlists a veteran surgeon with a controversial past in starting a hospital with a cutting edge, “new school” approach to medicine.
Mulroney, whose recent TV gigs include arcs on Showtime’s Shameless and Fox’s New Girl, as well as a series-regular stint on HBO’s Enlightened, will play said veteran surgeon Walter Wallace,...
- 2/24/2016
- TVLine.com
Dermot Mulroney will play the lead opposite Augustus Prew in Bunker Hill, CBS’ medical drama pilot written by Jason Katims and directed by David Semel. The project follows James Bell (Prew), a young Silicon Valley tech titan who enlists Walter Wallace (Mulroney), a veteran surgeon with a controversial past in starting a hospital with a cutting-edge, "new school" approach to medicine. Wallace is described as a brilliant surgeon committed to saving lives who might care a…...
- 2/24/2016
- Deadline TV
Augustus Prew has been cast in Jason Katims' Bunker Hill TV show pilot for CBS. Prew played Prince Alfonso in the first two seasons of The Borgias TV series, which was cancelled by Showtime after its third season.
Katims is writing the pilot and will executive produce with Michelle Lee of True Jack Productions. Madam Secretary's David Semel is executive producing and will direct the pilot.
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Katims is writing the pilot and will executive produce with Michelle Lee of True Jack Productions. Madam Secretary's David Semel is executive producing and will direct the pilot.
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- 2/20/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
David Semel is set to direct and executive produce Bunker Hill, CBS’s medical drama pilot written/executive produced by Parenthood's Jason Katims, from Universal Television, Katims' studio-based True Jack Prods. and CBS TV Studios. The project follows a young Silicon Valley tech titan who enlists a veteran surgeon with a controversial past in starting a hospital with a cutting-edge, "new school" approach to medicine. Katims and Semel executive produce the pilot with True…...
- 2/3/2016
- Deadline TV
Amazon Studios is moving forward with a new original series. The digital studio branch of the ecommerce giant has greenlit the drama series Trial, from executive producer David E. Kelley and starring actor Billy Bob Thornton.
Written by Kelley and Jonathan Shapiro (The Practice), Trial tells the story of a down-and-out lawyer seeking redemption. Thornton (who seems to be having a TV moment thanks to his great acting in Fargo) plays this lawyer who, as explained by Deadline, has one chance to obtain justice “in a legal system where truth has become a commodity, and the scales of justice have never been more heavily weighted toward the rich and powerful.” Directed by David Semel (Madam Secretary) Trial also stars William Hurt (Broadcast News), Maria Bello (Prisoners), Olivia Thirlby (Juno), and Molly Parker (House of Cards). Kelley and Shapiro will executive produce alongside Ross Fineman (Lights Out).
“Billy Bob Thornton, William Hurt,...
Written by Kelley and Jonathan Shapiro (The Practice), Trial tells the story of a down-and-out lawyer seeking redemption. Thornton (who seems to be having a TV moment thanks to his great acting in Fargo) plays this lawyer who, as explained by Deadline, has one chance to obtain justice “in a legal system where truth has become a commodity, and the scales of justice have never been more heavily weighted toward the rich and powerful.” Directed by David Semel (Madam Secretary) Trial also stars William Hurt (Broadcast News), Maria Bello (Prisoners), Olivia Thirlby (Juno), and Molly Parker (House of Cards). Kelley and Shapiro will executive produce alongside Ross Fineman (Lights Out).
“Billy Bob Thornton, William Hurt,...
- 12/1/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
Amazon is bypassing pilot season and going straight to trial with Billy Bob Thornton.
The premium streaming service has picked up David E. Kelley‘s Trial, a legal drama starring the former Fargo hitman and Humans‘ William Hurt, for 2016.
RelatedFargo Renewed for Season 3 at FX
The upcoming series, in which Thornton stars as a lawyer on a quest for redemption, is described as a 21st Century David vs. Goliath battle fought in the American legal system.
The drama, co-created by Jonathan Shapiro (The Practice) and directed by David Semel (Madam Secretary), co-stars Mario Bello (Prisoners) and Olivia Thirlby (Juno).
What’s the verdict,...
The premium streaming service has picked up David E. Kelley‘s Trial, a legal drama starring the former Fargo hitman and Humans‘ William Hurt, for 2016.
RelatedFargo Renewed for Season 3 at FX
The upcoming series, in which Thornton stars as a lawyer on a quest for redemption, is described as a 21st Century David vs. Goliath battle fought in the American legal system.
The drama, co-created by Jonathan Shapiro (The Practice) and directed by David Semel (Madam Secretary), co-stars Mario Bello (Prisoners) and Olivia Thirlby (Juno).
What’s the verdict,...
- 12/1/2015
- TVLine.com
Jillian Murray (Cabin Fever: Patient Zero) has booked a heavily recurring role on CBS' Code Black. The medical drama, written by Michael Seitzman and directed by David Semel, is based on Ryan McGarry's feature documentary. It is set in the busiest and most notorious ER in the nation and revolves around four residents who are getting their first taste of ER medicine and the medical staff who mentor, teach and terrify them. Murray, repped by Joseph Le Talent Agency and…...
- 10/15/2015
- Deadline TV
Billy Bob Thornton is set for the lead in Trial, the Amazon Studios drama from The Practice, Ally McBeal and Picket Fences creator David E. Kelley, which is on track for a 10-episode straight-to-series order. Kevin Costner previously had been eyed for the role but talks fell through. David Semel, who has directed the pilots for such series as Heroes, Person Of Interest, Madam Secretary, and most recently, CBS' upcoming Code Black and Amazon's The Man In The High Castle…...
- 7/24/2015
- Deadline TV
Netflix gets most of the press for their streamed original content, but between the excellent "Transparent" and what I've seen thus far from their newly imported arrival "Catastrophe," Amazon's got more than a few aces in their sleeves to place them firmly into the competition. Having Woody Allen on board to make his first-ever television series, as well as producing Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch and Terry Gilliam's latest movies, is also a big plus. And it looks as though they've got some more good eggs in their basket coming up, as Kevin Costner is in talks to frontline David E. Kelley's ("Ally McBeal," "The Practice," "Boston Legal") latest legal drama "The Trial." Even though Amazon's model consists primarily of letting users decide whether or not a show gets a full-season order based on their pilots, should Costner sign on it would get a straight-to-series order. The two-time Academy...
- 6/27/2015
- by Will Ashton
- Rope of Silicon
Kevin Costner is in negotiations to star in what would be his first series regular role, serving as the leading man in "The Practice" and "Boston Legal" creator David E. Kelley's new legal drama "The Trial" for Amazon Studios.
Should a deal be made, Amazon would skip their usual user-voted pilot process and take the project straight to series, the first time Amazon has given such an order. Kelley penned the pilot and will executive produce with Costner, while David Semel is rumored to direct the pilot.
Costner would play Billy McBride, a once respectable lawyer who was ousted from the high-profile firm he co-founded. No an alcoholic surviving on the occasional case, he is reinvigorated when a recently fired young lawyer brings him a wrongful death case that pits Billy against the head of his former firm.
"The Trial" would join Amazon's growing stable of original series including "Transparent,...
Should a deal be made, Amazon would skip their usual user-voted pilot process and take the project straight to series, the first time Amazon has given such an order. Kelley penned the pilot and will executive produce with Costner, while David Semel is rumored to direct the pilot.
Costner would play Billy McBride, a once respectable lawyer who was ousted from the high-profile firm he co-founded. No an alcoholic surviving on the occasional case, he is reinvigorated when a recently fired young lawyer brings him a wrongful death case that pits Billy against the head of his former firm.
"The Trial" would join Amazon's growing stable of original series including "Transparent,...
- 6/26/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Having enjoyed a surprisingly success with the small-screen Hatfields & McCoys, Kevin Costner now his his eye on a new television project. He's currently negotiating a starring role in Trial, yet another pilot on its way to production at Amazon Studios for its streaming service. The courtroom drama would see Costner playing Billy McBride, a once powerful lawyer who's now a washed-up alcoholic following a botched murder case and a fall-out with his former partner. But when he brings a case against his old firm, he finds his passion for the law rekindled, and with it his "dry charisma".David E. Kelley (Ally McBeal, The Practice) is the brain behind the Trial enterprise, with David Semel (The Man In The High Castle) in the frame to direct. If Costner signs on the line, the pilot will immediately level up to a full ten-episode series.
- 6/26/2015
- EmpireOnline
Exclusive: In what would be a big coup for Amazon, I hear the streaming service is talking to Kevin Costner for the lead in one of its pilots. I’ve learned that the Oscar winner is in negotiations to star in Trial, the Amazon Studios drama from The Practice, Ally McBeal and Picket Fences creator David E. Kelley. With him on board, the project would get a 10-episode straight-to-series order. David Semel, who has directed the pilots for such series as Heroes, Person Of Inter…...
- 6/25/2015
- Deadline TV
As we conclude our conversation, James Hawkinson correctly notes that HitFix doesn't do many interviews with cinematographers. While my departing colleague Kris Tapley actually has done a spectacular job interviewing big screen DPs for the site, Hawkinson is almost certainly the first TV cinematographer I've spoken with. If you're going to talk to one TV cinematographer, though, it's hard to think of a better candidate than Hawkinson, who has shot NBC's "Hannibal" since its pilot. No matter what Emmy voters may think, "Hannibal" is currently in its third season as one of the most breathtaking visual spectacles on TV. It's a world of richly saturated colors, subtle gradations of darkness, teasing tricks of focus and the ability to get equal beauty out of a flayed body, a tower of corpses or a dinner composed of succulent preparations of "human" flesh. There's really nothing close on TV, like a little weekly...
- 6/25/2015
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Jan Miller is a connector – and she loves doing it! Supporting producers around the world is in her DNA. After she invited us to speak at the second Strategic Partners in Halifax, (which she created and directed for 15 years), we would then meet Jan regularly in Cuba, Berlin and Cannes where she is a regular moderator at the Producers’ Network Breakfasts. Cartegena was also on her regular beat. She is in demand everywhere as a trainer for directors, writers and producers of pitching and content development as well as an international consultant, from regular events like Poland’s ScriptEast, to Guangzhou, Manaus, Capetown, Glasgow, Yellowknife and most recently, Tehran to name just a few of the more exotic locales.
After bringing the stars in alignment to launch Canada’s first national film school, the National Screen Institute and its highly regarded Features First and Drama Prize programs almost three decades ago, Jan moved from Canada’s west to the east coast where she launched Strategic Partners, Canada’s premiere international co-production market.
In Sp’s 10th year, Jan was approached by Nadja Radojevic of the The Erich Pommer Institut – Epi to partner on a brand new training concept Trans Atlantic Partners (Tap) where Jan Miller serves as its Head of Studies. Together they have developed the program in to one-of-a-kind training that brings together experienced producers from Europe, Canada and the U.S. with a team of Experts, to develop projects for international co-production and co-venturing. Tap is co-presented by the Erich Pommer Institut and the Canadian Media Production Association – Cmpa. Industry partners are Telefilm Canada and Canada Media Fund.
Always responding to the industry, Tap began with only European and Canadian involvement but both Nadja and Jan realized bringing U.S. indie producers into the mix would take the program to a whole other level. Each year, three additional producers from beyond these three ‘regions’ are also selected to participate in this two-module program.
The Tap 2015 line-up includes producers from India, Australia and Mexico. And now in its 7th year, Tap, responding to the industry needs, has opened its program to independent producers with international television series projects in development as well.
This year’s expert line-up of award winning producers include Belladonna’s René Bastian of Belladonna Productions whose film “ Cold in July” is directed by Jim Mickie, and whose newest film “Live Cargo” was presented at Ifp’s No Borders and Us in Progress this past month, K5’s Oliver Simon, Dynamic Television’s Klaus Zimmermann (“100 Code”, “Borgia”, “Death In Paradise”, “The Transporter”), international television consultant Lorri Faughan (“Pillars Of The Earth”), and Buffalo Gal’s Phyllis Laing, (“Aloft”, “Keyhole”, Heaven is for Real”) of Buffalo Gal Pictures, Canada, who was herself a Tap’er in its very first year.
Jan says that they often draw on previous Tap producer talent to come back as resources as so many have remarkable track records.
The Erich Pommer Institut of Germany is a leading training provider in the European media industry dealing with cutting-edge legal and economic topics. Nadja Radojevic, has recently moved into the CEO and Director of Training.
Epi was founded in 1998. Erich Pommer himself was the producer of “Metropolis” and “The Blue Angel”. He left Germany in the war and his grandson, Erich Pommer is a Los Angeles entertainment attorney. The Institute’s core business is advanced professional training in film and media. Aside from Trans Atlantic Partners which is held in Berlin in June and in Halifax in September post Tiff, Epi hosts a European TV Drama Series Lab following the American model with top showrunners and Scandinavian trainers. Now in its fourth edition - former editions featured Showrunners James Manos (“Sopranos”), Carol Flint (“West Wing”, “Emergency Room”), Frank Spotnitz (“The X-Files”), Simon Mirren (“Criminal Minds”) and Glen Mazzara of “Walking Dead” – David Semel, Executive Producer “Madam Secretary”, Co-Executive Producer “House MD” and Director of “The Man in the High Castle”, “Hannibal”, Hemlock Grove”, “Homeland”, “Heroes”will be trainer amongst others.
Epi also hosts Essential Legal Framework, a program consisting of three independent workshops for European professionals on negotiating, European coproduction and digital strategies. A national section for German speakers only, runs four hours a day with 20-30 seminars per year. Its focus is on media law and deals with television, film production, labor and tax revisions which – one of their best-selling seminars as there have recently been quite a lot of changes in tax law in Germany. Classes in film financing and film funding are also popular.
There is also a Copyright Policy Congress, Writers Room Simulation and other conventions featuring various current topics relevant to the media industry. In fall Epi is pioneering with Epi e:training starting with a course on European Co-Production. Epi e:training is offering crucial knowledge and business insights by top-level experts online – at your own pace and wherever and whenever you want. “We developed the online training program according to the demands of today’s media industry. It offers more flexibility and adapts to individual preferences," comments Nadja Radojevic. Epi is located at the historic Babelsberg Studios and can be found at www.epi-medieninstitut.de
Trans Atlantic Partners (Tap) is designed for experienced film and television producers from Europe, Canada and the U.S. including 3 additional seats for International producers. The 24 Tap 2015 producers below were selected by the Erich Pommer Institut (Epi) (Germany) and the Canadian Media Production Association (Cmpa) (Canada).
European Producers
-Simon Amberger, Germany (Producer, "Eastalgia", Molodist Int. Ff 2012, Tallinn Int. Ff 2013 | Producer, Blockbustaz, 2014, Winner ZDFneo TV Lab 2014 | Producer, Ada, 2014)
-Sebastien Aubert, France ("Patardzlebi" (Brides), 2014, Berlinale 2014, 3rd Audience Award)
-Rudolf Biermann, Czech Republic (Producer, "Kawasaki's Rose," 2009, Berlinale 2010, Ecumenical Award Panorama Section, Czech Lion 2010 | Executive Producer, "I Served the King of England," 2006, Berlinale 2006, Fipresci Critics Award | Producer, "Garden," 1995, Karlovy Vary Iff 1995, Jury Award)
-Jacqueline de Goeij, Belgium (Producer, "Allez, Eddy!," 2012, Chemnitz Ff, Main Prize & Diamant Award For Most Convincing Acting Performance Of A Child, Palm Springs Best of the Fest Selection | Producer, "Zus & Zo," 2002, Academy Awards, Nominee Best Foreign Language Film, Dutch Ff, Golden Calf Best Actor)
-Sylvia Günthner, Germany (Producer, "Bela Kiss: Prologue," 2013, Twisted Celluloid Ff Ireland 2013, Audi Festival of German Films Australia 2014)
-Martin Heisler, Germany (Producer, "Houston," 2013, Sundance Ff 2013, Independent Ff Boston 2013, Special Prize of the Jury | Producer "Forget Me Not," 2012, Ff Locarno, Settima Della Critica 2012, Best film | Producer "David Wants to Fly," 2010, Berlinale 2010)
-Rachel Lysaght, Ireland (Producer, "Patrick's Day," 2015, Ifta 2014, Best Script, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Sound | Producer, "One Million Dubliners," 2014, TV Award Sandford Saint Martin Trust, UK, Irish Ff Boston 2015, Director's Choice, Galway Film Fleadh Ireland 2014, Best Feature Documentary)
-Christof Neracher, Switzerland (Producer, "War" (Chrieg), 2014, San Sebastian Ff 2014, Max Ophüls 2014, Max Ophüls Prize | Producer Vitus, 2006, Shortlist Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film 2006, Berlinale 2006, AFI Fest 2006, Audience Award)
-Diarmid Scrimshaw, UK (Producer / Production Co., "Tyrannosaur," 2012, Sundance 2011, Best Director, Satellite Awards 2011, Best First Feature)
Canadian Producers
-Coral Aiken, Canada (Producer, Big Muddy, 2014, Toronto Iff 2014, Arizona Iff 2015 | Producer, "The People Garden")
-Patrick Banister, Canada (Executive Producer, "Bitten," 2014 | Executive Producer, "Whistler," 2006)
-John Barbisan, Canada (Executive Producer, "Bitten," 2014 | Executive Producer, "Whistler," 2006)
-Amy Belling, Canada (Producer / DoP / Cam Op / Post Supervisor, Songs She Wrote About People She Knows, 2014, Toronto Iff 2014, Santa Barbara Iff 2015 | Producer / DoP / Cam Op / Post Super, Stress Position, 2013, Sci Fi London 2013, Las Vegas Ff 2013, Best Cinematography / Best Supporting Actor)
-Isaac Clements, Canada (Senior Production Executive, "The Pinkertons," 2014-15 | Production Executive, "Sunnyside,"2014-15 | Associate Producer, "Silent Night," 2012)
-Jeff Kopas, Canada (Producer / Director / Writer, "An Insignificant Harvey," 2011, Busan Iff 2012, Audience Award)
-Linda Ludwick, Canada (Exec. Producer/Producer: "Mohawk Girls Season 2," 2014, Yorkton Ff 2015, Banff Media Festival 2015 | Exec. Producer/Producer, "Smoke Traders," 2012, Yorkton Ff 2013 | Exec. Producer/Producer, "Reel Injun," 2009, 3 Gemini awards 2010 | Exec. Producer/Producer, "Moose TV," 2006, "Cfpta" 2008)
-Robyn Wiener, Canada (Producer, "Numb," 2015 | Producer, "Black Fly," 2014, Viff 2014 , Marché du Film Telefilm Perspective Canada Cannes 2015| Co-Producer / Line Producer, "Lawrence & Holoman," 2013, "Viff" 2013, Best Director | Co-Producer / Line Producer, "American Mary," 2012, London Fright Ff 2012)
American Producers
-Mollye Asher, USA (Producer, "Fort Tilden," 2015, SXSW 2014 Grand Jury Prize | Producer, "She's Lost Control," Independent Spirit Award Nominee 2015, Berlinale 2014 | Producer, "Songs My Brother Taught Me," 2015, Sundance 2015, Cannes 2015)
-Diane Houslin, USA (Producer, "Yelling to the Sky," 2011)
-Tommy Oliver, USA (Producer, 1982, 2015, Toronto Ff 2013, Austin Ff 2013, Marquee Audience Award | Producer, "The Perfect Guy," 2015 | Producer, "Kinyarwanda," 2011, Sundance Ff 2011, World Audience Award, AFI Fest 2011, Audience Award)
-Riel Roch Decter, USA (Producer, "The Wait," 2014, South by Southwest 2013, Deauville 2013 | Producer, "Bottled Up," 2014, Tribeca Film Festival 2013 | Producer, "Life After Death from Above 1979," 2014.
International Producers
-Vivek Kajaria, India (Producer, "Fandry," 2014, Indian Ff of La 2014, Grand Jury Prize Best Film, Fipresci India 2014, Film Critic Award Best Indian Film 2013 | Presenter, "Anumati," 2013, National Film Award for Best Actor 2013, New York Indian Ff 2013, Best Film Award | Producer, "Siddhant," 2015, Mumbai 2014)
-Ozcar Ramirez Gonzalez, Mexico (Producer, "Ciclo," 2013, DocsDF 2012, Vancouver Latino Iff 2013, Audience Award | Producer, "The Compass is Carried by the Dead Man," 2013, Tokyo Iff 2011, La Iff 2012 | Producer, "Days of Grace," 2012, Cannes Iff 2011, Guadalajara Iff 2012, Best Director, Best Score, Press Award)
-Lisa Shaunessy, Australia (Executive Producer, "Killing Ground," 2016 | Co-Producer, "Black & White & Sex," 2012, Iff Rotterdam 2012, Sydney Ff 2011, Best Experimental Film | Producer, "Hipsters," Sbs Australia, 2015)
Who is Jan Miller and how did she arrange such an organization?
It’s in Jan’s nature to look for opportunities to support the individual filmmaker, her local industry and work internationally as well. Most recently Jan served as an international consultant for the Canadian Media Production Association helping to develop their international strategy and contributing to Cmpa led delegations to Berlin and Rio de Janeiro. In March she led a delegation of 18 production companies to the Hk Filmart for Creative BC and Cmpa BC.
Jan divides her time on Tap, on international contracts, on teaching and on Wift-at.
How do you see the place of women in the film industry?
Recognizing that there was a real need in Atlantic Canada for women to come together and support, celebrate and learn from each other in the industry, I started Women in Film and Television - Atlantic which I headed up as Founding Chair and architect for six years. During this time I was working with a remarkable team to launch Women Making Waves an annual Conference that brings in the best female talent to offer master classes, panels, conversations and networking opportunities to men and women in the industry. I continue as one of the organization’s primary resources and mentors. And most recently, strongly believing that women in the industry need to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills and business strategies, I worked with Mount Saint Vincent University’s Centre for Women in Business, to launch Wift-at’s first six month Advanced Management and Mentoring Program.
Can you explain your connection to the music business?
Close to a decade ago, I was approached by Canada’s vibrant east coast music industry to adapt my pitching workshop into a program that has become “export readiness for the music industry”... During this intensive workshop I work with artists, bands and managers to develop their communication and pitch skills to present their work to international music supervisors, festival programrs and tour managers in 1-2-1 meetings. It was a very steep learning curve, but I loved the challenge of redesigning her training to fit a new market.
Can you explain your connection to romance writers?
When the Music Export Readiness workshops took off, other disciplines began approaching me to ask if I could adapt her teaching for a workshop for Romance Writers wanting to pitch to potential film and TV producers and then theatre practitioners wanting to pitch their properties internationally. My un-designed career path came full circle!
How did you come into the film world?
I first came into the entertainment industry through my theatre troupe that performed clown and mask shows internationally for 10 years as one of Canada’s cultural calling cards. During this period I successfully auditioned for a short film and the seed was planted …
What do you do in Nova Scotia? (or What did you do?)
Amazingly I call home Nova Scotia. Living 40 feet from the ocean, I connect daily to the world and travel the world almost as often. I am an international resource for the local industry and mentor talent both for the short term and long term as the demand requires. My husband and I also breed standard poodles!
How would you sum up your “portfolio”?
I am an initiator, a passionate connector devoted to helping people do what they want to do well.
After bringing the stars in alignment to launch Canada’s first national film school, the National Screen Institute and its highly regarded Features First and Drama Prize programs almost three decades ago, Jan moved from Canada’s west to the east coast where she launched Strategic Partners, Canada’s premiere international co-production market.
In Sp’s 10th year, Jan was approached by Nadja Radojevic of the The Erich Pommer Institut – Epi to partner on a brand new training concept Trans Atlantic Partners (Tap) where Jan Miller serves as its Head of Studies. Together they have developed the program in to one-of-a-kind training that brings together experienced producers from Europe, Canada and the U.S. with a team of Experts, to develop projects for international co-production and co-venturing. Tap is co-presented by the Erich Pommer Institut and the Canadian Media Production Association – Cmpa. Industry partners are Telefilm Canada and Canada Media Fund.
Always responding to the industry, Tap began with only European and Canadian involvement but both Nadja and Jan realized bringing U.S. indie producers into the mix would take the program to a whole other level. Each year, three additional producers from beyond these three ‘regions’ are also selected to participate in this two-module program.
The Tap 2015 line-up includes producers from India, Australia and Mexico. And now in its 7th year, Tap, responding to the industry needs, has opened its program to independent producers with international television series projects in development as well.
This year’s expert line-up of award winning producers include Belladonna’s René Bastian of Belladonna Productions whose film “ Cold in July” is directed by Jim Mickie, and whose newest film “Live Cargo” was presented at Ifp’s No Borders and Us in Progress this past month, K5’s Oliver Simon, Dynamic Television’s Klaus Zimmermann (“100 Code”, “Borgia”, “Death In Paradise”, “The Transporter”), international television consultant Lorri Faughan (“Pillars Of The Earth”), and Buffalo Gal’s Phyllis Laing, (“Aloft”, “Keyhole”, Heaven is for Real”) of Buffalo Gal Pictures, Canada, who was herself a Tap’er in its very first year.
Jan says that they often draw on previous Tap producer talent to come back as resources as so many have remarkable track records.
The Erich Pommer Institut of Germany is a leading training provider in the European media industry dealing with cutting-edge legal and economic topics. Nadja Radojevic, has recently moved into the CEO and Director of Training.
Epi was founded in 1998. Erich Pommer himself was the producer of “Metropolis” and “The Blue Angel”. He left Germany in the war and his grandson, Erich Pommer is a Los Angeles entertainment attorney. The Institute’s core business is advanced professional training in film and media. Aside from Trans Atlantic Partners which is held in Berlin in June and in Halifax in September post Tiff, Epi hosts a European TV Drama Series Lab following the American model with top showrunners and Scandinavian trainers. Now in its fourth edition - former editions featured Showrunners James Manos (“Sopranos”), Carol Flint (“West Wing”, “Emergency Room”), Frank Spotnitz (“The X-Files”), Simon Mirren (“Criminal Minds”) and Glen Mazzara of “Walking Dead” – David Semel, Executive Producer “Madam Secretary”, Co-Executive Producer “House MD” and Director of “The Man in the High Castle”, “Hannibal”, Hemlock Grove”, “Homeland”, “Heroes”will be trainer amongst others.
Epi also hosts Essential Legal Framework, a program consisting of three independent workshops for European professionals on negotiating, European coproduction and digital strategies. A national section for German speakers only, runs four hours a day with 20-30 seminars per year. Its focus is on media law and deals with television, film production, labor and tax revisions which – one of their best-selling seminars as there have recently been quite a lot of changes in tax law in Germany. Classes in film financing and film funding are also popular.
There is also a Copyright Policy Congress, Writers Room Simulation and other conventions featuring various current topics relevant to the media industry. In fall Epi is pioneering with Epi e:training starting with a course on European Co-Production. Epi e:training is offering crucial knowledge and business insights by top-level experts online – at your own pace and wherever and whenever you want. “We developed the online training program according to the demands of today’s media industry. It offers more flexibility and adapts to individual preferences," comments Nadja Radojevic. Epi is located at the historic Babelsberg Studios and can be found at www.epi-medieninstitut.de
Trans Atlantic Partners (Tap) is designed for experienced film and television producers from Europe, Canada and the U.S. including 3 additional seats for International producers. The 24 Tap 2015 producers below were selected by the Erich Pommer Institut (Epi) (Germany) and the Canadian Media Production Association (Cmpa) (Canada).
European Producers
-Simon Amberger, Germany (Producer, "Eastalgia", Molodist Int. Ff 2012, Tallinn Int. Ff 2013 | Producer, Blockbustaz, 2014, Winner ZDFneo TV Lab 2014 | Producer, Ada, 2014)
-Sebastien Aubert, France ("Patardzlebi" (Brides), 2014, Berlinale 2014, 3rd Audience Award)
-Rudolf Biermann, Czech Republic (Producer, "Kawasaki's Rose," 2009, Berlinale 2010, Ecumenical Award Panorama Section, Czech Lion 2010 | Executive Producer, "I Served the King of England," 2006, Berlinale 2006, Fipresci Critics Award | Producer, "Garden," 1995, Karlovy Vary Iff 1995, Jury Award)
-Jacqueline de Goeij, Belgium (Producer, "Allez, Eddy!," 2012, Chemnitz Ff, Main Prize & Diamant Award For Most Convincing Acting Performance Of A Child, Palm Springs Best of the Fest Selection | Producer, "Zus & Zo," 2002, Academy Awards, Nominee Best Foreign Language Film, Dutch Ff, Golden Calf Best Actor)
-Sylvia Günthner, Germany (Producer, "Bela Kiss: Prologue," 2013, Twisted Celluloid Ff Ireland 2013, Audi Festival of German Films Australia 2014)
-Martin Heisler, Germany (Producer, "Houston," 2013, Sundance Ff 2013, Independent Ff Boston 2013, Special Prize of the Jury | Producer "Forget Me Not," 2012, Ff Locarno, Settima Della Critica 2012, Best film | Producer "David Wants to Fly," 2010, Berlinale 2010)
-Rachel Lysaght, Ireland (Producer, "Patrick's Day," 2015, Ifta 2014, Best Script, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Sound | Producer, "One Million Dubliners," 2014, TV Award Sandford Saint Martin Trust, UK, Irish Ff Boston 2015, Director's Choice, Galway Film Fleadh Ireland 2014, Best Feature Documentary)
-Christof Neracher, Switzerland (Producer, "War" (Chrieg), 2014, San Sebastian Ff 2014, Max Ophüls 2014, Max Ophüls Prize | Producer Vitus, 2006, Shortlist Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film 2006, Berlinale 2006, AFI Fest 2006, Audience Award)
-Diarmid Scrimshaw, UK (Producer / Production Co., "Tyrannosaur," 2012, Sundance 2011, Best Director, Satellite Awards 2011, Best First Feature)
Canadian Producers
-Coral Aiken, Canada (Producer, Big Muddy, 2014, Toronto Iff 2014, Arizona Iff 2015 | Producer, "The People Garden")
-Patrick Banister, Canada (Executive Producer, "Bitten," 2014 | Executive Producer, "Whistler," 2006)
-John Barbisan, Canada (Executive Producer, "Bitten," 2014 | Executive Producer, "Whistler," 2006)
-Amy Belling, Canada (Producer / DoP / Cam Op / Post Supervisor, Songs She Wrote About People She Knows, 2014, Toronto Iff 2014, Santa Barbara Iff 2015 | Producer / DoP / Cam Op / Post Super, Stress Position, 2013, Sci Fi London 2013, Las Vegas Ff 2013, Best Cinematography / Best Supporting Actor)
-Isaac Clements, Canada (Senior Production Executive, "The Pinkertons," 2014-15 | Production Executive, "Sunnyside,"2014-15 | Associate Producer, "Silent Night," 2012)
-Jeff Kopas, Canada (Producer / Director / Writer, "An Insignificant Harvey," 2011, Busan Iff 2012, Audience Award)
-Linda Ludwick, Canada (Exec. Producer/Producer: "Mohawk Girls Season 2," 2014, Yorkton Ff 2015, Banff Media Festival 2015 | Exec. Producer/Producer, "Smoke Traders," 2012, Yorkton Ff 2013 | Exec. Producer/Producer, "Reel Injun," 2009, 3 Gemini awards 2010 | Exec. Producer/Producer, "Moose TV," 2006, "Cfpta" 2008)
-Robyn Wiener, Canada (Producer, "Numb," 2015 | Producer, "Black Fly," 2014, Viff 2014 , Marché du Film Telefilm Perspective Canada Cannes 2015| Co-Producer / Line Producer, "Lawrence & Holoman," 2013, "Viff" 2013, Best Director | Co-Producer / Line Producer, "American Mary," 2012, London Fright Ff 2012)
American Producers
-Mollye Asher, USA (Producer, "Fort Tilden," 2015, SXSW 2014 Grand Jury Prize | Producer, "She's Lost Control," Independent Spirit Award Nominee 2015, Berlinale 2014 | Producer, "Songs My Brother Taught Me," 2015, Sundance 2015, Cannes 2015)
-Diane Houslin, USA (Producer, "Yelling to the Sky," 2011)
-Tommy Oliver, USA (Producer, 1982, 2015, Toronto Ff 2013, Austin Ff 2013, Marquee Audience Award | Producer, "The Perfect Guy," 2015 | Producer, "Kinyarwanda," 2011, Sundance Ff 2011, World Audience Award, AFI Fest 2011, Audience Award)
-Riel Roch Decter, USA (Producer, "The Wait," 2014, South by Southwest 2013, Deauville 2013 | Producer, "Bottled Up," 2014, Tribeca Film Festival 2013 | Producer, "Life After Death from Above 1979," 2014.
International Producers
-Vivek Kajaria, India (Producer, "Fandry," 2014, Indian Ff of La 2014, Grand Jury Prize Best Film, Fipresci India 2014, Film Critic Award Best Indian Film 2013 | Presenter, "Anumati," 2013, National Film Award for Best Actor 2013, New York Indian Ff 2013, Best Film Award | Producer, "Siddhant," 2015, Mumbai 2014)
-Ozcar Ramirez Gonzalez, Mexico (Producer, "Ciclo," 2013, DocsDF 2012, Vancouver Latino Iff 2013, Audience Award | Producer, "The Compass is Carried by the Dead Man," 2013, Tokyo Iff 2011, La Iff 2012 | Producer, "Days of Grace," 2012, Cannes Iff 2011, Guadalajara Iff 2012, Best Director, Best Score, Press Award)
-Lisa Shaunessy, Australia (Executive Producer, "Killing Ground," 2016 | Co-Producer, "Black & White & Sex," 2012, Iff Rotterdam 2012, Sydney Ff 2011, Best Experimental Film | Producer, "Hipsters," Sbs Australia, 2015)
Who is Jan Miller and how did she arrange such an organization?
It’s in Jan’s nature to look for opportunities to support the individual filmmaker, her local industry and work internationally as well. Most recently Jan served as an international consultant for the Canadian Media Production Association helping to develop their international strategy and contributing to Cmpa led delegations to Berlin and Rio de Janeiro. In March she led a delegation of 18 production companies to the Hk Filmart for Creative BC and Cmpa BC.
Jan divides her time on Tap, on international contracts, on teaching and on Wift-at.
How do you see the place of women in the film industry?
Recognizing that there was a real need in Atlantic Canada for women to come together and support, celebrate and learn from each other in the industry, I started Women in Film and Television - Atlantic which I headed up as Founding Chair and architect for six years. During this time I was working with a remarkable team to launch Women Making Waves an annual Conference that brings in the best female talent to offer master classes, panels, conversations and networking opportunities to men and women in the industry. I continue as one of the organization’s primary resources and mentors. And most recently, strongly believing that women in the industry need to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills and business strategies, I worked with Mount Saint Vincent University’s Centre for Women in Business, to launch Wift-at’s first six month Advanced Management and Mentoring Program.
Can you explain your connection to the music business?
Close to a decade ago, I was approached by Canada’s vibrant east coast music industry to adapt my pitching workshop into a program that has become “export readiness for the music industry”... During this intensive workshop I work with artists, bands and managers to develop their communication and pitch skills to present their work to international music supervisors, festival programrs and tour managers in 1-2-1 meetings. It was a very steep learning curve, but I loved the challenge of redesigning her training to fit a new market.
Can you explain your connection to romance writers?
When the Music Export Readiness workshops took off, other disciplines began approaching me to ask if I could adapt her teaching for a workshop for Romance Writers wanting to pitch to potential film and TV producers and then theatre practitioners wanting to pitch their properties internationally. My un-designed career path came full circle!
How did you come into the film world?
I first came into the entertainment industry through my theatre troupe that performed clown and mask shows internationally for 10 years as one of Canada’s cultural calling cards. During this period I successfully auditioned for a short film and the seed was planted …
What do you do in Nova Scotia? (or What did you do?)
Amazingly I call home Nova Scotia. Living 40 feet from the ocean, I connect daily to the world and travel the world almost as often. I am an international resource for the local industry and mentor talent both for the short term and long term as the demand requires. My husband and I also breed standard poodles!
How would you sum up your “portfolio”?
I am an initiator, a passionate connector devoted to helping people do what they want to do well.
- 6/22/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Fresh off its Supergirl pickup on Wednesday and ahead of its upfronts presentation next week, CBS announced orders for six new series, some of which have familiar titles.
On the drama front, CBS greenlit TV adaptations of the films Limitless and Rush Hour and picked up the Criminal Minds spinoff Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. The network also finally added a medical drama to its roster in the form of Code Black.
Based on the 2011 feature film starring Bradley Cooper, Limitless follows Brian Finch as he discovers the power of the mysterious drug Nzt and uses his drug-enhanced abilities to solve weekly cases for the FBI. It stars Jake McDorman, Jennifer Carpenter, Hill Harper, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Cooper is executive producing along with Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Heather Kadin, Todd Phillips, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Tom Forman, Craig Sweeny, and Marc Webb.
Rush Hour is inspired by the 1990s Jackie Chan/Chris Tucker franchise.
On the drama front, CBS greenlit TV adaptations of the films Limitless and Rush Hour and picked up the Criminal Minds spinoff Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. The network also finally added a medical drama to its roster in the form of Code Black.
Based on the 2011 feature film starring Bradley Cooper, Limitless follows Brian Finch as he discovers the power of the mysterious drug Nzt and uses his drug-enhanced abilities to solve weekly cases for the FBI. It stars Jake McDorman, Jennifer Carpenter, Hill Harper, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Cooper is executive producing along with Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Heather Kadin, Todd Phillips, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Tom Forman, Craig Sweeny, and Marc Webb.
Rush Hour is inspired by the 1990s Jackie Chan/Chris Tucker franchise.
- 5/8/2015
- by A.R. Wilson
- SoundOnSight
Upfronts week rolls on. The official unveiling hasn't been made (that'll be next week), but Vulture can confirm that CBS has ordered four dramas and two comedy pilots for the fall season (Supergirl has already made it to series). Three of the dramas, Code Black, Rush Hour, and Limitless, are based on feature films or documentaries, and the fourth is a spinoff of Criminal Minds. The Giant Eye network is also determined to get into the single-camera comedy game: Both Angel From Hell and Life in Pieces are single-cams, a slight surprise for a network that built its brand on multi-cam sitcoms.Code Black: Written by Michael Seitzman and directed by David Semel, the show is based on Ryan McGarry's feature documentary of the same title (he's also an executive producer). The cast includes Marcia Gay Harden, Bonnie Somerville, Raza Jaffrey, and Luis Guzmán (!) as medical professionals in...
- 5/8/2015
- by E. Alex Jung
- Vulture
After taking Thursday off to allow reporters to bask in the excitement of the "Supergirl" pickup and to report on other networks, CBS has jumped back into the pre-upfronts fray with sextet of new series pickups including some very familiar titles. Of CBS' four newly ordered drama pilots, three are based on established formats, with original property "Code Black" joining "Limitless," "Rush Hour" and "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders." On the comedy front, CBS ordered "Angel From Hell" and "Life in Pieces" to series. Let's get some details... Starting with the things you know a bit about: *** "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" premiered as a planted spinoff airing on February 8. It focuses on an FBI division tasked with helping American citizens who find themselves in danger abroad. The CBS TV Studios production stars Gary Sinise, Daniel Henney and Tyler James. Emmy winner Anna Gunn, who appeared in the planted spinoff episode, will...
- 5/8/2015
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
CBS’ latest drama series orders for the 2015-16 TV season include a spinoff, two movie adaptations and a documentary-turned-tv drama.
RelatedSupergirl Lands Series Order at CBS
Having already declared Supergirl ready for takeoff, the Eye network on Thursday ordered to series the dramas Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Rush Hour, Limitless and Code Black.
Related Fall TV: Jane Lynch’s Angel From Hell Among Comedies Ordered at CBS
Descriptions with casting are as follows:
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Writer: Erica Messer
Other EPs: Mark Gordon, Nick Pepper
Cast: Gary Sinise, Daniel Henney and Tyler James Williams; Anna Gunn appeared...
RelatedSupergirl Lands Series Order at CBS
Having already declared Supergirl ready for takeoff, the Eye network on Thursday ordered to series the dramas Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Rush Hour, Limitless and Code Black.
Related Fall TV: Jane Lynch’s Angel From Hell Among Comedies Ordered at CBS
Descriptions with casting are as follows:
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Writer: Erica Messer
Other EPs: Mark Gordon, Nick Pepper
Cast: Gary Sinise, Daniel Henney and Tyler James Williams; Anna Gunn appeared...
- 5/8/2015
- TVLine.com
David Semel, who directed the pilot of and executive produces Madam Secretary, has closed an overall deal with the studio behind the freshman CBS drama, CBS Television Studios. Under the two-year pact, Semel will continue on the Tea Leoni-starring series, which has been renewed for a second season, while also producing and directing new projects for the studio. Semel most recently directed Amazon’s pilot for The Man In The High Castle and is executive producing the Frank…...
- 4/6/2015
- Deadline TV
Coming off playing the charming Colonel Aasar Khan on Season 4 of Homeland, British actor Raza Jaffrey is taking on another heartthrob role, a lead opposite Maggie Grace in CBS pilot Code Black. The medical drama, written by Michael Seitzman and directed by David Semel, is based on Ryan McGarry's feature documentary. It is set in the busiest and most notorious ER in the nation and revolves around four residents who are getting their first taste of ER medicine and the…...
- 3/4/2015
- Deadline TV
Veteran Luis Guzman is set as a lead opposite Maggie Grace in CBS pilot Code Black, a medical drama written by Michael Seitzman and directed by David Semel for ABC Studios. Based on Ryan McGarry's feature documentary of the same name, the show is set in the busiest and most notorious ER in the nation and revolves around four residents who are getting their first taste of ER medicine and the medical staff who mentor, teach and terrify them. Guzman, repped by Gersh…...
- 3/4/2015
- Deadline TV
Lost alumna Maggie Grace is set as the female lead in CBS pilot Code Black, a medical drama written by Michael Seitzman and directed by David Semel. Based on Ryan McGarry's feature documentary of the same name, the drama series — like the docu — is set in the busiest and most notorious ER in the nation. The show revolves around four residents who are getting their first taste of ER medicine and the medical staff who mentor, teach and terrify them. Grace will play Leanne…...
- 2/24/2015
- Deadline TV
Melanie Kannokada has joined the cast of CBS drama pilot Code Black, a medical drama written by Intelligence creator Michael Seitzman and directed by David Semel. Based on Ryan McGarry's feature documentary of the same name, the drama series — like the docu — is set in the busiest and most notorious ER in the nation, La County Hospital, where the extraordinary staff confronts a broken system in order to protect their ideals and the patients who need them the most…...
- 2/24/2015
- Deadline TV
Philip K. Dick adaptation, The Man In The High Castle, has been picked up for a full season by Amazon Prime Instant Video...
It was Amazon Original Series' most-watched pilot, and now it's received a full series order. Celebrations are in order for writer Frank Spotnitz and director David Semel's take on Philip K. Dick's The Man In The High Castle.
The alternate history drama, adapted from Dick's 1962 novel, is one of the winners of the online streaming service's popularity contest in which Prime membership gives customers the power to vote as to which shows are greenlit.
Set in an alternative universe in which the Allied Powers lost WWII, The Man In The High Castle has espionage, global conflict and political intrigue in spades. It also has the bonus of Ridley Scott executive producing alongside The X-Files and Hunted writer, Frank Spotnitz.
You can read our thoughts on the pilot here,...
It was Amazon Original Series' most-watched pilot, and now it's received a full series order. Celebrations are in order for writer Frank Spotnitz and director David Semel's take on Philip K. Dick's The Man In The High Castle.
The alternate history drama, adapted from Dick's 1962 novel, is one of the winners of the online streaming service's popularity contest in which Prime membership gives customers the power to vote as to which shows are greenlit.
Set in an alternative universe in which the Allied Powers lost WWII, The Man In The High Castle has espionage, global conflict and political intrigue in spades. It also has the bonus of Ridley Scott executive producing alongside The X-Files and Hunted writer, Frank Spotnitz.
You can read our thoughts on the pilot here,...
- 2/18/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Based on Philip K. Dick’s Hugo Award-winning 1962 alternative history, The Man in the High Castle considers the question of what would have happened if the Allied Powers had lost World War II.
Almost 20 years after that loss, the United States and much of the world has been split between Japan and Germany, the major hegemonic states. But the tension between these two powers is mounting, and this stress is playing out in the western U.S. Told through the lives of a collection of characters in various states of posing (spies, sellers of falsified goods, others with secret identities), The Man in the High Castle examines life and history as it relates to authentic and manufactured reality.
Executive produced by Ridley Scott (Blade Runner), the hour-long drama stars Alexa Davalos (Mob City), Luke Kleintank (Pretty Little Liars), Rupert Evans (The Village), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Mortal Kombat Legacy), Joel De La Fuente...
Almost 20 years after that loss, the United States and much of the world has been split between Japan and Germany, the major hegemonic states. But the tension between these two powers is mounting, and this stress is playing out in the western U.S. Told through the lives of a collection of characters in various states of posing (spies, sellers of falsified goods, others with secret identities), The Man in the High Castle examines life and history as it relates to authentic and manufactured reality.
Executive produced by Ridley Scott (Blade Runner), the hour-long drama stars Alexa Davalos (Mob City), Luke Kleintank (Pretty Little Liars), Rupert Evans (The Village), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Mortal Kombat Legacy), Joel De La Fuente...
- 2/5/2015
- Hollywonk
Last week, I published an interview with Shawn Ryan, producer of one of the two best pilots from Amazon's latest batch. Today, it's the turn of the man behind the other top pilot: Frank Spotnitz of "Man in the High Castle." "X-Files" alum Spotnitz (who most recently produced Cinemax's "Hunted" and TNT's "Transporter: The Series") and director David Semel adapted Philip K. Dick's novel set in a world where the Axis powers won World War II, and America is split into an Eastern region governed by the Nazis and a Western run by the Japanese. The pilot looks fantastic (and has an opening title sequence that perfectly sets up the premise and tone) and does a good job of creating this alternate reality. Not surprisingly, it's not only the highest-rated pilot of this round, but has by far the most votes. As I did with Ryan, I emailed Spotnitz...
- 2/2/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
CBS is breaking out the paddles and reviving the festival award-winning documentary Code Black (pictured) as a drama pilot.
To be penned by Michael Seitzman (Intelligence), the series pilot will be set in “the busiest and most notorious ER in the nation” – L.A. County Hospital – where the extraordinary staff confronts a broken system in order to protect their ideals and the patients who need them the most.
Seitzman and Code Black docu producer/director Ryan McGarry will exec-produce the project alongside Marti Noxon, Linda Goldstein-Knowlton and pilot director David Semel.
CBS’ previous drama pilot orders include an adaptation...
To be penned by Michael Seitzman (Intelligence), the series pilot will be set in “the busiest and most notorious ER in the nation” – L.A. County Hospital – where the extraordinary staff confronts a broken system in order to protect their ideals and the patients who need them the most.
Seitzman and Code Black docu producer/director Ryan McGarry will exec-produce the project alongside Marti Noxon, Linda Goldstein-Knowlton and pilot director David Semel.
CBS’ previous drama pilot orders include an adaptation...
- 1/28/2015
- TVLine.com
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