Casey Wasserman’s eponymous sports and music management company has closed a deal to acquire the longstanding talent representation and production shop Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
Wasserman formally announced the transaction on Monday alongside Brillstein Co-CEOs Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman. The acquisition bolsters Wasserman verticals like marketing and content creation (Brillstein produced “The Sopranos”), and also formally puts the grandson of legendary movie mogul Lew Wasserman in the Hollywood talent fold — welcoming star clients like Brad Pitt, Florence Pugh, Adam Sandler, Tiffany Haddish, Elizabeth Olsen and the newly named Lois Lane: Rachel Brosnahan.
Brillstein leaders Pett, Liebman, Marc Gurvitz and Sandy Wernick will continue to lead their company and join Wasserman’s executive leadership team. Same for partners including George Freeman, Missy Malkin, David McIlvain, Alex Murray, Andrea Pett and Tim Sarkes, as well as 30-plus managers in New York and Los Angeles. Previously known as Brillstein Grey, the...
Wasserman formally announced the transaction on Monday alongside Brillstein Co-CEOs Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman. The acquisition bolsters Wasserman verticals like marketing and content creation (Brillstein produced “The Sopranos”), and also formally puts the grandson of legendary movie mogul Lew Wasserman in the Hollywood talent fold — welcoming star clients like Brad Pitt, Florence Pugh, Adam Sandler, Tiffany Haddish, Elizabeth Olsen and the newly named Lois Lane: Rachel Brosnahan.
Brillstein leaders Pett, Liebman, Marc Gurvitz and Sandy Wernick will continue to lead their company and join Wasserman’s executive leadership team. Same for partners including George Freeman, Missy Malkin, David McIlvain, Alex Murray, Andrea Pett and Tim Sarkes, as well as 30-plus managers in New York and Los Angeles. Previously known as Brillstein Grey, the...
- 9/18/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Wasserman has finalized plans to acquire Brillstein Entertainment Partners. The entertainment management and production company run by Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman will now be under the umbrella of Wasserman’s sports marketing and talent management.
The current Wasserman clients, including but not limited to athletes and musicians, will now be able to potentially more closely participate in films, shows or related content created by Brillstein and using the IP already existing within Brillstein. The pitch to current and future clients is an exchange of services and ideas across marketing, representation, content creation and talent management arms all under one proverbial roof.
“Cynthia [Pett] and I will continue to be co-ceos and will continue to run our production company/talent management company,” co-ceo Jon Leibman told TheWrap. “We will retain our identity.”
Concurrently, Wasserman Chairman and CEO Casey Wasserman told TheWrap, “Every company we acquire we operate as a single...
The current Wasserman clients, including but not limited to athletes and musicians, will now be able to potentially more closely participate in films, shows or related content created by Brillstein and using the IP already existing within Brillstein. The pitch to current and future clients is an exchange of services and ideas across marketing, representation, content creation and talent management arms all under one proverbial roof.
“Cynthia [Pett] and I will continue to be co-ceos and will continue to run our production company/talent management company,” co-ceo Jon Leibman told TheWrap. “We will retain our identity.”
Concurrently, Wasserman Chairman and CEO Casey Wasserman told TheWrap, “Every company we acquire we operate as a single...
- 9/18/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Just over a year ago, the leadership of Brillstein Entertainment Partners — a pioneering Hollywood company founded in 1969 by talent broker icon Bernie Brillstein, who managed names like Lorne Michaels, Garry Shandling, Brad Pitt, Nicolas Cage and Mike Myers — started thinking about strategic options for their business, including a sale.
The management and production firm had been led by co-CEOs Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman since 2005, when the duo bought out the stake of executive Brad Grey and Brillstein-Grey dropped the latter name from the shingle. (Notably, the late Grey, who went on to become CEO of Paramount Pictures, took the backend interest in HBO’s The Sopranos, which had been produced by Brillstein, with him.)
Liebman, a New York entertainment attorney who joined Brillstein in 1998, says informal conversations were held in 2022 with Casey Wasserman, whose namesake company — which includes sports talent agents and a booking agency — has been on the acquisition hunt,...
The management and production firm had been led by co-CEOs Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman since 2005, when the duo bought out the stake of executive Brad Grey and Brillstein-Grey dropped the latter name from the shingle. (Notably, the late Grey, who went on to become CEO of Paramount Pictures, took the backend interest in HBO’s The Sopranos, which had been produced by Brillstein, with him.)
Liebman, a New York entertainment attorney who joined Brillstein in 1998, says informal conversations were held in 2022 with Casey Wasserman, whose namesake company — which includes sports talent agents and a booking agency — has been on the acquisition hunt,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Erik Hayden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sports and music representation powerhouse Wasserman has finalized its acquisition of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, the venerable Hollywood management and production company. Terms were not disclosed. Deadline exclusively revealed the acquisition talks back in February.
Wasserman chairman and CEO Casey Wasserman and Brillstein co-CEOs Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman made the announcement. It puts Wasserman, grandson of the iconic Hollywood representative and studio chief Lew Wasserman, directly into the film and TV representation and production game for the first time. It is the second strategic alignment for Wasserman, who took over the lucrative music touring business that was once the most profitable part of the Paradigm agency, at a time when the pandemic grounded live touring revenues.
It would be the latest move in management after 3Arts made a deal with Lionsgate, and Range Media Partners linked with Automatik.
Wasserman, Pett and Liebman believe their cultures will mesh in their compatible business and staffs.
Wasserman chairman and CEO Casey Wasserman and Brillstein co-CEOs Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman made the announcement. It puts Wasserman, grandson of the iconic Hollywood representative and studio chief Lew Wasserman, directly into the film and TV representation and production game for the first time. It is the second strategic alignment for Wasserman, who took over the lucrative music touring business that was once the most profitable part of the Paradigm agency, at a time when the pandemic grounded live touring revenues.
It would be the latest move in management after 3Arts made a deal with Lionsgate, and Range Media Partners linked with Automatik.
Wasserman, Pett and Liebman believe their cultures will mesh in their compatible business and staffs.
- 9/18/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Courteney Cox, Kaley Cuoco and Jimmy Kimmel were just a few of the celebs who came out Saturday night for Rock4EB.
The annual event returned after being on hiatus for three years due to Covid. The evening, which included a stand-up set by Kevin Nealon and a performance from Brandi Carlile and was hosted by Judd Apatow, raised more than $1 million for Eb Mrf, an organization co-founded by talent manager Andrea Pett-Joseph to support research for rare chronic skin disease epidermolysis bullosa. Pett-Joseph’s son, Brandon, has the condition.
“Come here and get perspective at this event,” Cuoco told Variety. “I’ve known Brandon since he was very young and I’ve seen all the ups and downs they’ve gone through and he’s so positive. They’re really trying to get the message out and find a cure for this. They’re using their voice for good.
The annual event returned after being on hiatus for three years due to Covid. The evening, which included a stand-up set by Kevin Nealon and a performance from Brandi Carlile and was hosted by Judd Apatow, raised more than $1 million for Eb Mrf, an organization co-founded by talent manager Andrea Pett-Joseph to support research for rare chronic skin disease epidermolysis bullosa. Pett-Joseph’s son, Brandon, has the condition.
“Come here and get perspective at this event,” Cuoco told Variety. “I’ve known Brandon since he was very young and I’ve seen all the ups and downs they’ve gone through and he’s so positive. They’re really trying to get the message out and find a cure for this. They’re using their voice for good.
- 5/8/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
The Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation is getting ready to rock.
The nonprofit organization is finalizing details for its starry fundraiser Rock4EB!, an event that will be held at a private residence in Malibu on May 6. It will be hosted by Judd Apatow and headlined by special performances from Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile and comedian Kevin Nealon. The trio follow in the footsteps of stars who have appeared on stage or performed at previous Rock4EB! fundraisers like Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler, Eddie Vedder, Sting and Chris Cornell.
The guest list is equally starry and in years past has featured the likes of Julia Roberts, Sean Penn, Courteney Cox, Elizabeth Olsen, Kaley Cuoco, Rami Malek, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, Kaia Gerber, Bill Maher, Kim Basinger and hundreds of others. Strong celebrity support is expected again this year from actors close to the cause.
The nonprofit organization is finalizing details for its starry fundraiser Rock4EB!, an event that will be held at a private residence in Malibu on May 6. It will be hosted by Judd Apatow and headlined by special performances from Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile and comedian Kevin Nealon. The trio follow in the footsteps of stars who have appeared on stage or performed at previous Rock4EB! fundraisers like Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler, Eddie Vedder, Sting and Chris Cornell.
The guest list is equally starry and in years past has featured the likes of Julia Roberts, Sean Penn, Courteney Cox, Elizabeth Olsen, Kaley Cuoco, Rami Malek, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, Kaia Gerber, Bill Maher, Kim Basinger and hundreds of others. Strong celebrity support is expected again this year from actors close to the cause.
- 4/28/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kaley Cuoco has partnered with Beverly Hills-based Raven Fine Jewelers as co-designer of the Healing Wings Butterfly necklace, sales of which will benefit the Eb Medical Research Foundation (Ebmrf).
Ebmrf is a cause close to Cuoco’s heart. Her manager, Andrea Pett-Joseph, has a son named Brandon who lives with the rare, life-threatening genetic disease known as Eb or Epidermolysis Bullosa which causes painful wounds similar to burns that often cover much of a person’s body. Simple activities can lead to tearing or blistering on the fragile skin, so children who live with it are sometimes called “Butterfly ...
Ebmrf is a cause close to Cuoco’s heart. Her manager, Andrea Pett-Joseph, has a son named Brandon who lives with the rare, life-threatening genetic disease known as Eb or Epidermolysis Bullosa which causes painful wounds similar to burns that often cover much of a person’s body. Simple activities can lead to tearing or blistering on the fragile skin, so children who live with it are sometimes called “Butterfly ...
Kaley Cuoco has partnered with Beverly Hills-based Raven Fine Jewelers as co-designer of the Healing Wings Butterfly necklace, sales of which will benefit the Eb Medical Research Foundation (Ebmrf).
Ebmrf is a cause close to Cuoco’s heart. Her manager, Andrea Pett-Joseph, has a son named Brandon who lives with the rare, life-threatening genetic disease known as Eb or Epidermolysis Bullosa which causes painful wounds similar to burns that often cover much of a person’s body. Simple activities can lead to tearing or blistering on the fragile skin, so children who live with it are sometimes called “Butterfly ...
Ebmrf is a cause close to Cuoco’s heart. Her manager, Andrea Pett-Joseph, has a son named Brandon who lives with the rare, life-threatening genetic disease known as Eb or Epidermolysis Bullosa which causes painful wounds similar to burns that often cover much of a person’s body. Simple activities can lead to tearing or blistering on the fragile skin, so children who live with it are sometimes called “Butterfly ...
FX Networks today announced that its critically acclaimed comedy series Baskets will come to an end with the show’s season four finale on Thursday, August 22 on FX. “Over four seasons, Baskets has taken its place among the great FX comedies as an endearing and hilarious look at the dreams and ambition of ‘Chip Baskets’ and his extended, loving family,” said Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment. “This show has been a joy for everyone at FX and we are grateful to Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the rest of the cast and crew for giving us the gem that is Baskets.” Baskets is executive produced by Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Marc Gurvitz and Andrea Pett-Joseph, and stars Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and Alex Morris. It is produced by FX Productions. Season four of Baskets continues Thursdays with the following episodes: Episode 7 – “Housewarming” – A carpet emergency interrupts Christine’s wedding plans.
- 8/1/2019
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Baskets is coming to an end. The critically acclaimed comedy series starring Zach Galifianakis will wrap its run with the Season 4 finale on Thursday, August 22, FX said today.
“Over four seasons, Baskets has taken its place among the great FX comedies as an endearing and hilarious look at the dreams and ambition of Chip Baskets and his extended, loving family,” said Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment. “This show has been a joy for everyone at FX and we are grateful to Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the rest of the cast and crew for giving us the gem that is Baskets.”
In the three seasons that Baskets has been Emmy Award eligible, Louie Anderson won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated two additional times for his work as loving matriarch Christine Baskets. In 2017, Galifianakis received an Emmy nomination for...
“Over four seasons, Baskets has taken its place among the great FX comedies as an endearing and hilarious look at the dreams and ambition of Chip Baskets and his extended, loving family,” said Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment. “This show has been a joy for everyone at FX and we are grateful to Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the rest of the cast and crew for giving us the gem that is Baskets.”
In the three seasons that Baskets has been Emmy Award eligible, Louie Anderson won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated two additional times for his work as loving matriarch Christine Baskets. In 2017, Galifianakis received an Emmy nomination for...
- 7/31/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
FX’s comedy “Baskets” starring Zach Galifianakis and Louie Anderson will end after its current fourth season.
“Over four seasons, ‘Baskets’ has taken its place among the great FX comedies as an endearing and hilarious look at the dreams and ambition of ‘Chip Baskets’ and his extended, loving family,” said Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment. “This show has been a joy for everyone at FX and we are grateful to Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the rest of the cast and crew for giving us the gem that is ‘Baskets.'”
The now series finale is set for Aug. 22. “Baskets” joins fellow FX series “Legion,” which is airing its own series finale on Monday, Aug. 12.
“Over four seasons, ‘Baskets’ has taken its place among the great FX comedies as an endearing and hilarious look at the dreams and ambition of ‘Chip Baskets’ and his extended, loving family,” said Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment. “This show has been a joy for everyone at FX and we are grateful to Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the rest of the cast and crew for giving us the gem that is ‘Baskets.'”
The now series finale is set for Aug. 22. “Baskets” joins fellow FX series “Legion,” which is airing its own series finale on Monday, Aug. 12.
- 7/31/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
“Baskets” is coming to an end.
FX announced Wednesday that the series will end upon the conclusion of its current fourth season. The Season 4 finale on Aug. 22 will now serve as the series finale.
“Over four seasons, ‘Baskets’ has taken its place among the great FX comedies as an endearing and hilarious look at the dreams and ambition of Chip Baskets and his extended, loving family,” said Eric Schrier, president of FX Entertainment. “This show has been a joy for everyone at FX and we are grateful to Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the rest of the cast and crew for giving us the gem that is ‘Baskets.’”
The series stars Galifianakis as twin brothers Chip and Dale Baskets. Chip trained to be a clown at a prestigious clowning academy in Paris but is only able to find work as a rodeo clown in Bakersfield, California.
FX announced Wednesday that the series will end upon the conclusion of its current fourth season. The Season 4 finale on Aug. 22 will now serve as the series finale.
“Over four seasons, ‘Baskets’ has taken its place among the great FX comedies as an endearing and hilarious look at the dreams and ambition of Chip Baskets and his extended, loving family,” said Eric Schrier, president of FX Entertainment. “This show has been a joy for everyone at FX and we are grateful to Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the rest of the cast and crew for giving us the gem that is ‘Baskets.’”
The series stars Galifianakis as twin brothers Chip and Dale Baskets. Chip trained to be a clown at a prestigious clowning academy in Paris but is only able to find work as a rodeo clown in Bakersfield, California.
- 7/31/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
FX Networks has set the premiere dates for its critically-acclaimed series Baskets, Legion and Snowfall, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President, Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks. The three series will premiere as follows:
Baskets – The fourth season of the acclaimed comedy series starring Zach Galifianakis premieres Thursday, June 13 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX.
Legion – The third and final season of the mind-bending drama from Noah Hawley returns Monday, June 24 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX
Snowfall – The third season of the riveting drama series co-created by John Singleton will premiere Wednesday, July 10 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX.
The three series round-out FX Networks’ summer slate, which includes the previously announced:
Archer: 1999 – The 10th season of Fxx’s Emmy® Award-winning animated comedy premieres on Wednesday, May 29 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
The Weekly – FX’s new half-hour narrative documentary series with The New York Times premieres Sunday,...
Baskets – The fourth season of the acclaimed comedy series starring Zach Galifianakis premieres Thursday, June 13 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX.
Legion – The third and final season of the mind-bending drama from Noah Hawley returns Monday, June 24 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX
Snowfall – The third season of the riveting drama series co-created by John Singleton will premiere Wednesday, July 10 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX.
The three series round-out FX Networks’ summer slate, which includes the previously announced:
Archer: 1999 – The 10th season of Fxx’s Emmy® Award-winning animated comedy premieres on Wednesday, May 29 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
The Weekly – FX’s new half-hour narrative documentary series with The New York Times premieres Sunday,...
- 5/6/2019
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
FX Networks has set summer premiere dates for three critically-acclaimed series, comedy Baskets, and dramas Legion and John Singleton’s Snowfall.
The fourth of season of Baskets starring Zach Galifianakis premieres Thursday, June 13 at 10 Pm on FX. Legion, from Noah Hawley will kick off its third and final season Monday, June 24 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX and the third season of Snowfall, co-created by Singleton, will premiere Wednesday, July 10 at 10 Pm Et/Pt on FX.
It will be a somber return for Snowfall, following the recent death of the series’ co-creator, director and executive producer, Singleton. Production on the series continued as the sad news came that Singleton had passed following a stroke at the age of 51.
Season 3 of Snowfall is set in the summer of 1984, when crack cocaine is spreading like wildfire through South Central La. Marcus Henderson, Damson Idris, Carter Hudson and Sergio Peris-Mencheta star.
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The fourth of season of Baskets starring Zach Galifianakis premieres Thursday, June 13 at 10 Pm on FX. Legion, from Noah Hawley will kick off its third and final season Monday, June 24 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX and the third season of Snowfall, co-created by Singleton, will premiere Wednesday, July 10 at 10 Pm Et/Pt on FX.
It will be a somber return for Snowfall, following the recent death of the series’ co-creator, director and executive producer, Singleton. Production on the series continued as the sad news came that Singleton had passed following a stroke at the age of 51.
Season 3 of Snowfall is set in the summer of 1984, when crack cocaine is spreading like wildfire through South Central La. Marcus Henderson, Damson Idris, Carter Hudson and Sergio Peris-Mencheta star.
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- 5/2/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Baskets, the acclaimed comedy series executive produced by and starring Zach Galifianakis, has been renewed for a fourth season on FX, it was announced by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions.
“Baskets continues to deliver thanks to the dream creative team led by Jonathan Krisel and Zach Galifianakis, and we couldn’t be happier to order a fourth season to air next year,” Schrier said. “Each season brings us closer to the Baskets family and their pursuit of life, love and clowning glory. Our thanks to the producers and the cast for making Baskets such a joy to watch.”
Executive Producers include Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Marc Gurvitz, Andrea Pett-Joseph, and Anna Dokoza. The series is produced by FX Productions.
Baskets features Zach Galifianakis as twins “Chip & Dale Baskets,” and Louie Anderson as “Christine Baskets,” and Martha Kelly as “Martha.”
The...
“Baskets continues to deliver thanks to the dream creative team led by Jonathan Krisel and Zach Galifianakis, and we couldn’t be happier to order a fourth season to air next year,” Schrier said. “Each season brings us closer to the Baskets family and their pursuit of life, love and clowning glory. Our thanks to the producers and the cast for making Baskets such a joy to watch.”
Executive Producers include Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Marc Gurvitz, Andrea Pett-Joseph, and Anna Dokoza. The series is produced by FX Productions.
Baskets features Zach Galifianakis as twins “Chip & Dale Baskets,” and Louie Anderson as “Christine Baskets,” and Martha Kelly as “Martha.”
The...
- 5/29/2018
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Baskets, the acclaimed comedy series executive produced by and starring Zach Galifianakis, has been renewed for a fourth season on FX, it was announced today by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. The executive producers of the series include Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Marc Gurvitz, Andrea Pett-Joseph, and Anna Dokoza. It is produced by FX Productions. “Baskets continues to deliver thanks to the dream creative team led by Jonathan Krisel and Zach Galifianakis, and we couldn’t be happier to order a fourth season to air next year,” Schrier said. “Each season
Baskets Renewed for Fourth Season...
Baskets Renewed for Fourth Season...
- 5/27/2018
- by Michael Baculinao
- TVovermind.com
FX has renewed Zach Galifianakis’ “Baskets” for a fourth season.
“Baskets continues to deliver thanks to the dream creative team led by Jonathan Krisel and Zach Galifianakis, and we couldn’t be happier to order a fourth season to air next year,” said Eric Schrier FX co-president of original programming. “Each season brings us closer to the Baskets family and their pursuit of life, love and clowning glory. Our thanks to the producers and the cast for making Baskets such a joy to watch.”
“Baskets” is exec produced by Jonathan Krisel, Galifianakis, Marc Gurvitz, Andrea Pett-Joseph, and Anna Dokoza. The series is produced by FX Productions.
Galifianakis stars in the series as twins Chip and Dale Baskets alongside Louie Anderson as Christine Baskets, and Martha Kelly as Martha. Anderson was the winner of a Primetime Emmy award in 2016 for his portrayal of Galifianakis’ characters’ mother.
The renewal comes a week...
“Baskets continues to deliver thanks to the dream creative team led by Jonathan Krisel and Zach Galifianakis, and we couldn’t be happier to order a fourth season to air next year,” said Eric Schrier FX co-president of original programming. “Each season brings us closer to the Baskets family and their pursuit of life, love and clowning glory. Our thanks to the producers and the cast for making Baskets such a joy to watch.”
“Baskets” is exec produced by Jonathan Krisel, Galifianakis, Marc Gurvitz, Andrea Pett-Joseph, and Anna Dokoza. The series is produced by FX Productions.
Galifianakis stars in the series as twins Chip and Dale Baskets alongside Louie Anderson as Christine Baskets, and Martha Kelly as Martha. Anderson was the winner of a Primetime Emmy award in 2016 for his portrayal of Galifianakis’ characters’ mother.
The renewal comes a week...
- 5/24/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
FX has ordered a fourth season of of Zach Galifianakis’ hit dark comedy series Baskets.
“Baskets continues to deliver thanks to the dream creative team led by Jonathan Krisel and Zach Galifianakis, and we couldn’t be happier to order a fourth season to air next year,” said Eric Schrier, President of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. “Each season brings us closer to the Baskets family and their pursuit of life, love and clowning glory. Our thanks to the producers and the cast for making Baskets such a joy to watch.”
Baskets features Galifianakis as twins Chip & Dale Baskets, Louie Anderson as Christine Baskets, and Martha Kelly as Martha.
The recently wrapped third season saw the Baskets family attempt to run a rodeo together. In the emotional season finale, the Baskets family gathered to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Ken (recurring guest star Alex Morris), who...
“Baskets continues to deliver thanks to the dream creative team led by Jonathan Krisel and Zach Galifianakis, and we couldn’t be happier to order a fourth season to air next year,” said Eric Schrier, President of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. “Each season brings us closer to the Baskets family and their pursuit of life, love and clowning glory. Our thanks to the producers and the cast for making Baskets such a joy to watch.”
Baskets features Galifianakis as twins Chip & Dale Baskets, Louie Anderson as Christine Baskets, and Martha Kelly as Martha.
The recently wrapped third season saw the Baskets family attempt to run a rodeo together. In the emotional season finale, the Baskets family gathered to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Ken (recurring guest star Alex Morris), who...
- 5/24/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
When Andrea Pett-Joseph gave birth to her son Brandon in December 2003, she knew something was wrong when the doctors rushed the newborn away without letting her see him.
“I didn’t even know I’d had a boy at first,” the Los Angeles, California, talent manager tells People. “They took him immediately to the Nicu because they noticed skin was missing from his body. From his calf down, on both legs, it was just raw and red. It made absolutely no sense.”
Then the head of the Nicu approached the new mom and her husband, Paul Joseph, with devastating news.
“I didn’t even know I’d had a boy at first,” the Los Angeles, California, talent manager tells People. “They took him immediately to the Nicu because they noticed skin was missing from his body. From his calf down, on both legs, it was just raw and red. It made absolutely no sense.”
Then the head of the Nicu approached the new mom and her husband, Paul Joseph, with devastating news.
- 3/23/2017
- by Tiare Dunlap
- PEOPLE.com
Send in the clown: “Baskets” will be back for a third season on FX.
The comedy, starring Zach Galifianakis as twin brothers Chip and Dale Baskets, is set to return in 2018 with more episodes. “Baskets” is currently on the eighth episode of its second season.
Read More: Zach Galifianakis on Keeping ‘Comedy Killers’ Out of ‘Baskets’ and Getting Louie Anderson to Play His Mom
The “Baskets” renewal was announced on Thursday by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Programming.
“This year Baskets has solidified its standing as one of the best comedies on television, building on the momentum of its breakout first season that brought critical acclaim and awards,” said Grad. “Our thanks to Jonathan Krisel, Louis C.K., Zach Galifianakis and the rest of the creative team, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the full cast and crew for taking us on this journey with Baskets.
The comedy, starring Zach Galifianakis as twin brothers Chip and Dale Baskets, is set to return in 2018 with more episodes. “Baskets” is currently on the eighth episode of its second season.
Read More: Zach Galifianakis on Keeping ‘Comedy Killers’ Out of ‘Baskets’ and Getting Louie Anderson to Play His Mom
The “Baskets” renewal was announced on Thursday by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Programming.
“This year Baskets has solidified its standing as one of the best comedies on television, building on the momentum of its breakout first season that brought critical acclaim and awards,” said Grad. “Our thanks to Jonathan Krisel, Louis C.K., Zach Galifianakis and the rest of the creative team, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the full cast and crew for taking us on this journey with Baskets.
- 3/9/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
After pulling the ultimate sneak attack at the Golden Globes last week, Brad Pitt showed his philanthropic side while attending an event hosted by Alex and Ani benefiting the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation in Malibu, CA, on Saturday. The Allied actor mingled with famous friends, including Sting and Chris Cornell, as well as Hollywood agent Andrea Pett-Joseph's son, Brandon, who was diagnosed with the rare genetic skin disorder when he was born. While Brad has been keeping a low profile as of late, his divorce from Angelina Jolie has been all over the headlines recently. After agreeing to seal their divorce and custody documents, Angelina and Brad released a joint statement, saying, "The parents are committed to act as a united front to effectuate recovery and reunification." We certainly hope these two can come to an agreement soon and put this mess behind them. Related:Angelina Jolie Has...
- 1/15/2017
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
If you aren’t familiar with Baskets, the FX show starring Zach Galifianakis, make sure you catch up. FX has announced that the second season will hit on January 19th, and you want to make sure you’re ready for this one.
The show was a hit with critics and audiences, hitting as the most-watched basic cable primetime comedy series premiere since 2014, and features Galifianakis as twins Chip and Dale Baskets.
The cast of Baskets features Zach Galifianakis as twins “Chip” and “Dale Baskets,” Louie Anderson as “Christine Baskets” and Martha Kelly as “Martha.”
Season two is going to crank things up a notch, with the family dynamic getting thrown into further chaos. Chip, having lost his wife and his rodeo job, jumps on a train to get out of Bakersfield, but he gets dragged right back into the drama he was hoping to avoid. Dale’s marriage crumbles as...
The show was a hit with critics and audiences, hitting as the most-watched basic cable primetime comedy series premiere since 2014, and features Galifianakis as twins Chip and Dale Baskets.
The cast of Baskets features Zach Galifianakis as twins “Chip” and “Dale Baskets,” Louie Anderson as “Christine Baskets” and Martha Kelly as “Martha.”
Season two is going to crank things up a notch, with the family dynamic getting thrown into further chaos. Chip, having lost his wife and his rodeo job, jumps on a train to get out of Bakersfield, but he gets dragged right back into the drama he was hoping to avoid. Dale’s marriage crumbles as...
- 11/2/2016
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
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FX has renewed the Baskets TV series for a second season, which will premiere in early 2017. In the comedy, Zach Galifianakis' Chip Baskets dreams of being a French clown, but real life keeps getting in the way. With a language barrier and no money, Baskets returns to the States, where he faces his past, works as a rodeo clown, and deals with his family. Louie Anderson and Martha Kelly also star.
Produced by FX Productions, Baskets was co-created by Executive Producers Jonathan Krisel, Louis C.K., and Zach Galifianakis. M. Blair Breard, Dave Becky, Marc Gurvitz, and Andrea Pett-Joseph also executive produce.
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FX has renewed the Baskets TV series for a second season, which will premiere in early 2017. In the comedy, Zach Galifianakis' Chip Baskets dreams of being a French clown, but real life keeps getting in the way. With a language barrier and no money, Baskets returns to the States, where he faces his past, works as a rodeo clown, and deals with his family. Louie Anderson and Martha Kelly also star.
Produced by FX Productions, Baskets was co-created by Executive Producers Jonathan Krisel, Louis C.K., and Zach Galifianakis. M. Blair Breard, Dave Becky, Marc Gurvitz, and Andrea Pett-Joseph also executive produce.
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- 2/23/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
FX has ordered a comedy series pilot created by and starring Zach Galifianakis, co-written by Louis C.K. The Galifianakis pilot is the first production under FX Productions recently announced overall deal with Louis C.K. and his production company, Pig Newton. FX Productions now has 12 comedy pilots currently in production. Galifianakis serves as executive producer of the show. Louis C.K., Blair Breard and Dave Becky are executive producer, along with Andrea Pett-Joseph and Marc Gurvitz. Galifianakis is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners. C.K. is represented by 3 Arts Entertainment. Breard is represented by UTA. The announcement came at the Television Critics Association winter.
- 1/14/2014
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
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