Innovative Artists, the agency that represents the likes of Amanda Seyfried and Elsbeth star Carrie Preston, is bolstering its unscripted division.
The company has hired two former A3 agents; Marc Kamler and Derek Blum.
This comes after Gersh acquired the alternative and digital divisions of A3 Artists Agency, a move that saw 25 agents move over across both units.
Kamler joins as Head of Unscripted Packaging, a similar role that he had at A3. He reps the creative and business interests of a number of production companies, producers, and talent. He spent three years at A3 as a partner, having joined in 2020 from APA, where he was also a partner. He started his career at the Broder Webb Chervin Silbermann Agency, which was later acquired by ICM.
Derek Blum joins the company as an Unscripted Agent, also coming from A3 where he spent the last 6 years. He began his career at UTA before moving to Paradigm,...
The company has hired two former A3 agents; Marc Kamler and Derek Blum.
This comes after Gersh acquired the alternative and digital divisions of A3 Artists Agency, a move that saw 25 agents move over across both units.
Kamler joins as Head of Unscripted Packaging, a similar role that he had at A3. He reps the creative and business interests of a number of production companies, producers, and talent. He spent three years at A3 as a partner, having joined in 2020 from APA, where he was also a partner. He started his career at the Broder Webb Chervin Silbermann Agency, which was later acquired by ICM.
Derek Blum joins the company as an Unscripted Agent, also coming from A3 where he spent the last 6 years. He began his career at UTA before moving to Paradigm,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A drama series based on Audible’s podcast about the 2006 murder of U.S. attorney Robert Wone is in the works. Arrested Industries and the pod’s creator, Ayr Media, are attached.
The limited series remake of true crime pod The Murder of Robert Wone marks the first U.S. series for Anthony Kimble and Merrily Ross’ London-based Arrested since it set up its LA office.
Kimble, the UK co-production specialist who relocated to the West Coast last year, and Ayr founder and President Aliza Rosen will lead the co-development partnership.
Deadline first revealed Ayr was working on the podcast documentary in September 2021 and it was recently name as one of Amazon-owned podcast platform Audible’s ‘Best Listens of 2021.’
The Murder of Robert Wone is billed as “a tragic and shocking Shakespearean mystery with major twists, turns and cover-ups, all set against a backdrop of sex, queerness and crime...
The limited series remake of true crime pod The Murder of Robert Wone marks the first U.S. series for Anthony Kimble and Merrily Ross’ London-based Arrested since it set up its LA office.
Kimble, the UK co-production specialist who relocated to the West Coast last year, and Ayr founder and President Aliza Rosen will lead the co-development partnership.
Deadline first revealed Ayr was working on the podcast documentary in September 2021 and it was recently name as one of Amazon-owned podcast platform Audible’s ‘Best Listens of 2021.’
The Murder of Robert Wone is billed as “a tragic and shocking Shakespearean mystery with major twists, turns and cover-ups, all set against a backdrop of sex, queerness and crime...
- 6/21/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” introduces a Season 13 twist, and Karamo Brown, Tony Hawk and Leslie Jones are set to compete on “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”
Casting
Contestants announced for “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” will include Karamo Brown, Yvette Nicole Brown, Nicole Byer, Drew Carey, Rachael Leigh Cook, Jennie Garth, Chris Harrison, Teri Hatcher, Tony Hawk, Robert Herjavec, Leslie Jones, Jeannie Mai, Joel McHale, Maria Menounos, Chrissy Metz, Kevin Nealon, Patton Oswalt, Paul Reubens, Alfonso Ribeiro, Rob Riggle, Sherri Shepherd, Joe Tessitore, Chandra Wilson and Constance Zimmer. Premiering Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. on ABC, the series will feature a spin on the typical “Wheel of Fortune” style by pitting celebrities against each other. Watch the announcement video shared by ABC below.
Dates
USA Network announced premiere dates for three of its shows, giving “Straight Up Steve Austin” a Season 2 premiere of Jan. 11 at 11 p.m., and setting a Jan.
Casting
Contestants announced for “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” will include Karamo Brown, Yvette Nicole Brown, Nicole Byer, Drew Carey, Rachael Leigh Cook, Jennie Garth, Chris Harrison, Teri Hatcher, Tony Hawk, Robert Herjavec, Leslie Jones, Jeannie Mai, Joel McHale, Maria Menounos, Chrissy Metz, Kevin Nealon, Patton Oswalt, Paul Reubens, Alfonso Ribeiro, Rob Riggle, Sherri Shepherd, Joe Tessitore, Chandra Wilson and Constance Zimmer. Premiering Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. on ABC, the series will feature a spin on the typical “Wheel of Fortune” style by pitting celebrities against each other. Watch the announcement video shared by ABC below.
Dates
USA Network announced premiere dates for three of its shows, giving “Straight Up Steve Austin” a Season 2 premiere of Jan. 11 at 11 p.m., and setting a Jan.
- 12/15/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Innovative Artists is bolstering its ranks in alternative and unscripted with the hire of Rabih Gholam, who has worked at companies including 51 Minds, Ryan Seacrest Productions and Evolution Media.
Gholam will head up the new Alternative and Unscripted Department and will be based in LA. The division will complement the agency’s Broadcast and Hosting department, led by Babette Perry.
Gholam was most recently Executive Vice President of Development at Evolution Media, the company behind The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as well as the Vanderpump Rules and Botched franchises. He was also President of Unscripted Content at multi-platform content creator Studio 71, where he launched its unscripted division, and was EVP, Alternative Programming at 51 Minds and Ryan Seacrest Productions.
He has exec produced series including The Mole and the original version of The Hills.
“Rabih’s extensive experience and relationships across the spectrum of unscripted, late night, variety...
Gholam will head up the new Alternative and Unscripted Department and will be based in LA. The division will complement the agency’s Broadcast and Hosting department, led by Babette Perry.
Gholam was most recently Executive Vice President of Development at Evolution Media, the company behind The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as well as the Vanderpump Rules and Botched franchises. He was also President of Unscripted Content at multi-platform content creator Studio 71, where he launched its unscripted division, and was EVP, Alternative Programming at 51 Minds and Ryan Seacrest Productions.
He has exec produced series including The Mole and the original version of The Hills.
“Rabih’s extensive experience and relationships across the spectrum of unscripted, late night, variety...
- 12/14/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s roundup, Showtime releases a full-length trailer for “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” and Food Network announces the return of Alton Brown’s “Good Eats.”
Dates
After taking a break from the series, Alton Brown will bring “Good Eats” back to Food Network’s primetime lineup with “Good Eats: The Return.” In its first new episodes since 2012, Brown pursues an all new map of food exploration. The series airs Sunday, Aug. 25.
First Looks
Showtime has released the official poster and trailer for new series, “On Becoming A God in Central Florida.” Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, Kirsten Dunst plays Krystal Stubbs, a minimum wage water park employee who cons her way to the top ranks of a multi-billion dollar pyramid scheme. Dunst is joined in the dark comedy by Theodore Pellerin, Mel Rodriguez, Beth Ditto and Ted Levine.
Watch a sneak peek of CNBC‘s new home renovation series,...
Dates
After taking a break from the series, Alton Brown will bring “Good Eats” back to Food Network’s primetime lineup with “Good Eats: The Return.” In its first new episodes since 2012, Brown pursues an all new map of food exploration. The series airs Sunday, Aug. 25.
First Looks
Showtime has released the official poster and trailer for new series, “On Becoming A God in Central Florida.” Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, Kirsten Dunst plays Krystal Stubbs, a minimum wage water park employee who cons her way to the top ranks of a multi-billion dollar pyramid scheme. Dunst is joined in the dark comedy by Theodore Pellerin, Mel Rodriguez, Beth Ditto and Ted Levine.
Watch a sneak peek of CNBC‘s new home renovation series,...
- 7/15/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Evolution Media, an MGM company, has promoted Alex Baskin to President and hired industry veteran Rabih Gholam as Executive Vice President, Development. Gholam reports directly to Baskin and will be responsible for creating and developing new projects.
“As Evolution Media continues to grow and produce outstanding content, it is essential to have leaders in place that have the experience and mind for strategy that will propel the company to even greater heights,” said Barry Poznick, MGM’s President, Unscripted Television. “With Alex and his partner, Douglas Ross, continuing to steer the ship and with the recent hire of Rabih, an experienced, smart and focused executive, there is nowhere for this team to go but up.”
Evolution Media is behind such unscripted hits as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Vanderpump Rules and Botched, and new...
“As Evolution Media continues to grow and produce outstanding content, it is essential to have leaders in place that have the experience and mind for strategy that will propel the company to even greater heights,” said Barry Poznick, MGM’s President, Unscripted Television. “With Alex and his partner, Douglas Ross, continuing to steer the ship and with the recent hire of Rabih, an experienced, smart and focused executive, there is nowhere for this team to go but up.”
Evolution Media is behind such unscripted hits as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Vanderpump Rules and Botched, and new...
- 7/15/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Studio71, a Red Arrow Studios company, has hired veteran television executive Andrew Strauser as Svp of unscripted content. In his new position, Strauser will be responsible for developing and producing unscripted content for Studio71 across all platforms, reporting to Rabih Gholam, President of Unscripted.
Strauser most recently served as Head of Unscripted for Jennifer Lopez’s production company, Nuyorican (World of Dance) where he oversaw all creative and development under Nuyorican’s first look deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio. Prior to Nuyorican, Strauser was Vice President, Talent Development & Casting for TLC. During his tenure there, he created TLC’s tent-pole franchise Cake Boss which spawned two spinoffs, Next Great Baker and Bakery Boss, and developed series such as, Playhouse Masters, All About Sex, Labor Games and wedding specials for both Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza and Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Strauser also oversaw all of TLC’s casting efforts for shows like,...
Strauser most recently served as Head of Unscripted for Jennifer Lopez’s production company, Nuyorican (World of Dance) where he oversaw all creative and development under Nuyorican’s first look deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio. Prior to Nuyorican, Strauser was Vice President, Talent Development & Casting for TLC. During his tenure there, he created TLC’s tent-pole franchise Cake Boss which spawned two spinoffs, Next Great Baker and Bakery Boss, and developed series such as, Playhouse Masters, All About Sex, Labor Games and wedding specials for both Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza and Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Strauser also oversaw all of TLC’s casting efforts for shows like,...
- 4/3/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Digital-media company Studio71 has hired TV vet Andrew Strauser as senior VP of unscripted content.
In the new role, Strauser will be charged with developing and producing unscripted content for Studio71 across all platforms, reporting to Rabih Gholam, president of unscripted.
Strauser most recently served as head of unscripted for Jennifer Lopez’s production company, Nuyorican (“World of Dance”) where he oversaw all creative and development under its first-look deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio.
Prior to Nuyorican, Strauser worked at Discovery’s TLC for more than eight years as VP, talent development and casting, with a focus on developing talent-driven programming for TLC and its digital platforms.
While at the cable network, he created TLC franchise “Cake Boss” which spawned two spinoffs, “Next Great Baker” and “Bakery Boss.” He also developed series including “Playhouse Masters,” “All About Sex,” “Labor Games” and wedding specials for both Mario Lopez and Courtney...
In the new role, Strauser will be charged with developing and producing unscripted content for Studio71 across all platforms, reporting to Rabih Gholam, president of unscripted.
Strauser most recently served as head of unscripted for Jennifer Lopez’s production company, Nuyorican (“World of Dance”) where he oversaw all creative and development under its first-look deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio.
Prior to Nuyorican, Strauser worked at Discovery’s TLC for more than eight years as VP, talent development and casting, with a focus on developing talent-driven programming for TLC and its digital platforms.
While at the cable network, he created TLC franchise “Cake Boss” which spawned two spinoffs, “Next Great Baker” and “Bakery Boss.” He also developed series including “Playhouse Masters,” “All About Sex,” “Labor Games” and wedding specials for both Mario Lopez and Courtney...
- 4/3/2018
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Earlier this year, YouTube megastars Roman Atwood and Yousef 'FouseyTUBE' Erakat embarked on the international Roman vs. Fousey tour, which was jam-packed with sketches, stand-up comedy, and pranks. Now, multi-channel network Studio71 and live events company Mills Entertainment are releasing a documentary from the tour featuring behind-the-scenes drama, backstage access, poignant moments with fans, and more.
The documentary, also titled Roman Vs. Fousey, is available digitally today for $2.99 on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Vhx. The film was edited by Angus Spottiswoode and produced by Sarah Mason. Reza Izad, Dan Weinstein, Rabih Gholam, John Fitzpatrick, Michael Mills, Atwood, and Erakat served as executive producers. Check out the trailer here, and Erakat's vlog announcing the project below:
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The documentary, also titled Roman Vs. Fousey, is available digitally today for $2.99 on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Vhx. The film was edited by Angus Spottiswoode and produced by Sarah Mason. Reza Izad, Dan Weinstein, Rabih Gholam, John Fitzpatrick, Michael Mills, Atwood, and Erakat served as executive producers. Check out the trailer here, and Erakat's vlog announcing the project below:
Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
- 12/20/2016
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Ryan Seacrest Productions has filled the leadership void in its unscripted division, which is now a subsidiary of Endemol Shine North America. Producer Teri Kennedy has been appointed as Evp, Development and Original Unscripted Programming, the first executive hire since the Rsp-Endemol Shine partnership kicked in January 1. The unscripted operations were previously overseen by Rsp President Eugene Young and Evp Rabih Gholam whose contracts ended at the end of 2015 and…...
- 3/2/2016
- Deadline TV
Ryan Seacrest Productions has named Rabih Gholam to the post of executive vice president of unscripted television. In the role, Gholam will manage development and new television business opportunities. He will report to company president Eugene Young. “Rabih is a prolific producer and creator of content. He has a keen eye for projects with vast commercial appeal. His intelligence, experience and relationships are sure to energize our growing team at Rsp,” said Young. Also read: Ryan Seacrest on Casey Kasem Death: ‘It's a Sad Day’ Gholam most recently served as the executive vice president of alternative programming at 51 Minds, where he headed development.
- 6/16/2014
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
Oxygen Media‘s new docuseries Sisterhood Of Hip Hop features up-and-coming female emcees in a music genre traditionally dominated by men. The eight-episode series from 51 Minds (Ti And Tiny: The Family Hustle, Below Deck) showcases female artists (the “femcees”) who are discovered and mentored by hip hop stars Bia, Brianna Perry, Diamond, Nyemiah Supreme and Siya. The series will also include appearances by Eve, Lil Jon, Travie McCoy, Rick Ross, Tank, and Irv Gotti. Sisterhood Of Hip Hop premieres August 12 at 9 Pm following a preview special on Tuesday, July 22 at 8:15 Pm. Grammy-Award winning recording artist T.I. serves as executive producer, along with Christian Sarabia, Rabih Gholam and Roy Orecchio.
- 6/9/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Joey Fatone is continuing along his inevitable path to world domination, signing on to host the Hub Network's upcoming reality show “Parents Just Don't Understand.” The series, which has received a 22-episode order, will offer children and their parents an opportunity to find out what it's like to be in the other person's shoes. Also read: New ‘DWTS’ Cast: Bristol Palin, Pamela Anderson, Joey Fatone, Apolo Ohno ‘N Sync and “Dancing With the Stars” alum Fatone will also executive produce the series, along with Christian Sarabia (“For the Love of Ray J”) and Rabih Gholam (“Redneck Island”). “Parents Just Don't Understand,...
- 3/25/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
The dancing is back and the employees will become the bosses on Fox this May. The network announced today that So You Think You Can Dance will return for its 10th season in a two-night premiere May 14-15. Fox also said its new reality series Toxic Office: Does Someone Have To Go? will debut on May 23, right after Hell’s Kitchen; it originally was set to debut May 15 but has been pushed back. Sytycd will again feature host Cat Deeley and judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy. Guest judges this year will include Minnie Driver, Modern Family‘s Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Wayne Brady, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Rock Of Ages director Adam Shankman. The six-episode Toxic Office will put staff from different businesses in charge of the workplace, forcing them to make tough decisions including who gets to stay and who has to go to make things work better. The...
- 4/8/2013
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
VH1 is getting more real -- and shockingly unshocking -- with an across-the-board programming revamp that will include producing a record 44 original series this year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Eschewing Flavor of Love and its ilk for more "authenticity" in its upcoming new reality, VH1 will bring viewers dozens of new shows such as You're Cut Off, which aims to reform spoiled party girls, and Money Hungry, in which contestants can lose up to $10,000 of their own cash if they don't cut calories. A whopping 40 percent of programming will return to the network's original focus, music, starting with brand...
- 4/19/2010
- by Jennifer Armstrong
- EW.com - PopWatch
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