Not feeling conflicted enough today? Martin Scorsese is making and hosting a show on Fox News Channel’s streaming service Fox Nation.
The series is an eight-part docudrama slated for November 2024. May we present: “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.”
Each hour-long episode will explore “the remarkable stories of eight men and women who risked everything to embody humanity’s most noble and complex trait — faith,” in Fox Nation’s words. Them’s the saints.
“Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” was developed by Scorsese for Lionsgate Alternative Television. It was created by Matti Leshem. The docuseries is written by the frequent Scorsese collaborator Kent Jones; it will be directed by Elizabeth Chomko.
Scorsese and Leshem executive produce, as do Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn, Christopher Donnelly, Yoshi Stone, Craig Piligian, David Ellender, and Matt Loze. In addition to Lionsgate, the series was produced by Sikelia Productions, Weimaraner Republic Pictures, Lbi Entertainment, and Halcyon Studios.
The series is an eight-part docudrama slated for November 2024. May we present: “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.”
Each hour-long episode will explore “the remarkable stories of eight men and women who risked everything to embody humanity’s most noble and complex trait — faith,” in Fox Nation’s words. Them’s the saints.
“Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” was developed by Scorsese for Lionsgate Alternative Television. It was created by Matti Leshem. The docuseries is written by the frequent Scorsese collaborator Kent Jones; it will be directed by Elizabeth Chomko.
Scorsese and Leshem executive produce, as do Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn, Christopher Donnelly, Yoshi Stone, Craig Piligian, David Ellender, and Matt Loze. In addition to Lionsgate, the series was produced by Sikelia Productions, Weimaraner Republic Pictures, Lbi Entertainment, and Halcyon Studios.
- 3/27/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Martin Scorsese is exploring the journeys of eight men and women toward sainthood in a new docudrama series for Fox Nation.
The Killers of the Flower Moon director is launching Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints on the streaming service in November 2024.
He will host, narrate and exec produce the eight-part series.
Developed by Scorsese for Lionsgate Alternative Television, the series was created by Matti Leshem, written by Scorsese’s collaborator Kent Jones and directed by Elizabeth Chomko.
Scorsese and Leshem exec produce alongside Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn, Christopher Donnelly, Yoshi Stone, Craig Piligian, David Ellender and Matt Loze. It is produced by Lionsgate, Sikelia Productions, Weimaraner Republic Pictures, Lbi Entertainment and Halcyon Studios.
The series will premiere in two parts, with the first four episodes to air on Sunday, November 16, and the final set to air in May 2025.
Each episode focuses on a singular Saint, including Joan of Arc, Francis of Assisi,...
The Killers of the Flower Moon director is launching Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints on the streaming service in November 2024.
He will host, narrate and exec produce the eight-part series.
Developed by Scorsese for Lionsgate Alternative Television, the series was created by Matti Leshem, written by Scorsese’s collaborator Kent Jones and directed by Elizabeth Chomko.
Scorsese and Leshem exec produce alongside Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn, Christopher Donnelly, Yoshi Stone, Craig Piligian, David Ellender and Matt Loze. It is produced by Lionsgate, Sikelia Productions, Weimaraner Republic Pictures, Lbi Entertainment and Halcyon Studios.
The series will premiere in two parts, with the first four episodes to air on Sunday, November 16, and the final set to air in May 2025.
Each episode focuses on a singular Saint, including Joan of Arc, Francis of Assisi,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Australian indie Red Empire has launched a podcast version of its upcoming sci-fi TV series Interface.
Interface: The Creator’s Champion follows Wyatt, a tech genius abducted and coerced into competing in the illicit Circuit Games for a clandestine team led by the fierce and beautiful Frey alongside Jasper, a man dangerously trained in military combat who struggles with Ptsd.
Charles Jazz Terrier, who created Red Empire’s Melbourne fitness comedy WTFitness, narrates alongside Ellie Popov, both of whom are starring in the upcoming Interface TV series. SoundVision Gc and Organic Media Group are co-producers with Red Empire.
The Australian-Taiwanese TV version of Interface was set to shoot around three years ago before Covid-19 struck and has been greenlit with the support of partnering Australian anchor platform, Nine Network. David Ellender’s Sonar Entertainment was initially distributing worldwide.
Red Empire boss Amie Casey said the producer had taken an...
Interface: The Creator’s Champion follows Wyatt, a tech genius abducted and coerced into competing in the illicit Circuit Games for a clandestine team led by the fierce and beautiful Frey alongside Jasper, a man dangerously trained in military combat who struggles with Ptsd.
Charles Jazz Terrier, who created Red Empire’s Melbourne fitness comedy WTFitness, narrates alongside Ellie Popov, both of whom are starring in the upcoming Interface TV series. SoundVision Gc and Organic Media Group are co-producers with Red Empire.
The Australian-Taiwanese TV version of Interface was set to shoot around three years ago before Covid-19 struck and has been greenlit with the support of partnering Australian anchor platform, Nine Network. David Ellender’s Sonar Entertainment was initially distributing worldwide.
Red Empire boss Amie Casey said the producer had taken an...
- 5/10/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
There will be no third season for The Mysterious Benedict Society, the adventure series starring Tony Hale. The news, which comes more than a moth after Season 2 ended its run on the streamer, was revealed by co-creator/executive producer Phil Hay on Twitter.
“Dear friends- season 2 will mark the end of The Mysterious Benedict Society’s journey on Disney+. We love everyone who helped make this truly special and indeed life-affirming experience happen. No regrets- so proud of what we made!, Hay wrote. “The beauty of streaming is that the show lives on Disney+ and you can find it whenever you want to visit. Spoiler alert for how the story ends: the kids stay friends forever.”
Based on the bestselling YA book series by Trenton Lee Stewart, The Mysterious Benedict Society was originally greenlighted by Hulu and was one of the last series developed and sold by the late producer Jamie Tarses.
“Dear friends- season 2 will mark the end of The Mysterious Benedict Society’s journey on Disney+. We love everyone who helped make this truly special and indeed life-affirming experience happen. No regrets- so proud of what we made!, Hay wrote. “The beauty of streaming is that the show lives on Disney+ and you can find it whenever you want to visit. Spoiler alert for how the story ends: the kids stay friends forever.”
Based on the bestselling YA book series by Trenton Lee Stewart, The Mysterious Benedict Society was originally greenlighted by Hulu and was one of the last series developed and sold by the late producer Jamie Tarses.
- 1/29/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
January is lining up to be an incredible month for entertainment.
Today, Amazon Studios released the new teaser for the second and final season of Hunters, premiering exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on January 13.
As you'll see in the official teaser below, the story has heated up in our absence.
After an accident derails their exploits in Europe, the Hunters must band back together to hunt down history's most infamous Nazi, Adolf Hitler, who's hiding in South America.
Meanwhile, a look to the past reveals Meyer Offerman (Al Pacino) encountering a dangerous threat that could unravel his secret and expose his true identity, with explosive reverberations for our Hunters.
Jonah has grown up considerably and taken on a delicious new leadership role after his unexpected encounter with Offerman.
He's barely recognizable!
Al Pacino returns for the epic series conclusion of Hunters, alongside previously announced...
Today, Amazon Studios released the new teaser for the second and final season of Hunters, premiering exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on January 13.
As you'll see in the official teaser below, the story has heated up in our absence.
After an accident derails their exploits in Europe, the Hunters must band back together to hunt down history's most infamous Nazi, Adolf Hitler, who's hiding in South America.
Meanwhile, a look to the past reveals Meyer Offerman (Al Pacino) encountering a dangerous threat that could unravel his secret and expose his true identity, with explosive reverberations for our Hunters.
Jonah has grown up considerably and taken on a delicious new leadership role after his unexpected encounter with Offerman.
He's barely recognizable!
Al Pacino returns for the epic series conclusion of Hunters, alongside previously announced...
- 12/8/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
“Hunters” Season 2 is getting the band back together to chase down the infamous Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, who is hiding out in South America. The Prime Video series, which just released its first teaser trailer, will premiere its second and final season on Jan. 13.
After an accident derails the group’s exploits in Europe, the Hunters must seek out Hitler’s covert hideout. Meanwhile, a look to the past reveals Meyer Offerman’s (Al Pacino) discovery of a dangerous threat that could expose his secret and true identity, with explosive reverberations for the rest of the band.
Season 1, which premiered back in February 2020, saw the inception of the Hunters in 1977 New York City, whose aim is to kill the high-ranking Nazi officials covertly living in the country and who are conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S.
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After an accident derails the group’s exploits in Europe, the Hunters must seek out Hitler’s covert hideout. Meanwhile, a look to the past reveals Meyer Offerman’s (Al Pacino) discovery of a dangerous threat that could expose his secret and true identity, with explosive reverberations for the rest of the band.
Season 1, which premiered back in February 2020, saw the inception of the Hunters in 1977 New York City, whose aim is to kill the high-ranking Nazi officials covertly living in the country and who are conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S.
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- 12/8/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Exclusive: British author C.J. Tudor’s buzzy upcoming book The Drift is set for a TV adaptation.
Irvine Welsh’s Crime and Marcella producer Buccaneer Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul-owned Halcyon Studios, which is behind Prime Video’s Hunters, have won the rights to adapt the book following a competitive, hotly-contested six-way situation.
The companies bought the TV rights from Hannah Ladds at Madeleine Milburn.
The Drift, which Penguin Random House imprints Penguin Michael Joseph in the UK and Ballantine in the U.S. are publishing in January 2023, tells the story of three groups of frightened teens who find themselves thrown together in a frozen post-apocalyptic world. One group is involved in a coach crash, another wakes suspended across a ravine in a broken-down cable and the third hunks down in an isolated sky chalet, and stalking all three is an even greater danger.
For Tudor, who has...
Irvine Welsh’s Crime and Marcella producer Buccaneer Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul-owned Halcyon Studios, which is behind Prime Video’s Hunters, have won the rights to adapt the book following a competitive, hotly-contested six-way situation.
The companies bought the TV rights from Hannah Ladds at Madeleine Milburn.
The Drift, which Penguin Random House imprints Penguin Michael Joseph in the UK and Ballantine in the U.S. are publishing in January 2023, tells the story of three groups of frightened teens who find themselves thrown together in a frozen post-apocalyptic world. One group is involved in a coach crash, another wakes suspended across a ravine in a broken-down cable and the third hunks down in an isolated sky chalet, and stalking all three is an even greater danger.
For Tudor, who has...
- 11/23/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“Hunters” will end with Season 2 at Amazon, which will debut on Jan. 13, Variety has confirmed.
The conspiracy thriller series originally debuted on the streamer in February 2020 and was renewed for a second season in August of that year, though no mention was made at the time of the show ending with the new season.
Per the official description, the show “follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.”
The cast of Season 1 included Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, Jerrika Hinton, Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker, and Lena Olin. In addition, Udo Kier has joined the show as Adolf Hitler, while Jennifer Jason Leigh has been cast as...
The conspiracy thriller series originally debuted on the streamer in February 2020 and was renewed for a second season in August of that year, though no mention was made at the time of the show ending with the new season.
Per the official description, the show “follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.”
The cast of Season 1 included Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, Jerrika Hinton, Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker, and Lena Olin. In addition, Udo Kier has joined the show as Adolf Hitler, while Jennifer Jason Leigh has been cast as...
- 11/15/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Gather your Nazi-hunting gear for one final ride because Hunters Season 2 will be the last to hit Amazon Prime Video. The drama series, created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele, is going out with a bang by having the second season focus on a worldwide search for Adolf Hitler, one of history’s most sinister and depraved monsters.
The debut season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. As they’re known, the Hunters have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States. In addition to Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, and Jerrika Hinton, the series also stars Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker, and Lena Olin.
Jennifer Jason Leigh joins Hunters for the show’s second season,...
The debut season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. As they’re known, the Hunters have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States. In addition to Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, and Jerrika Hinton, the series also stars Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker, and Lena Olin.
Jennifer Jason Leigh joins Hunters for the show’s second season,...
- 11/15/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The end is in sight for Amazon Prime Video’s Hunters. The conspiracy thriller drama series, created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele, will end after the upcoming second season, sources confirmed to Deadline.
The first season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
We hear Season 2 will be focused on a worldwide search for Adolph Hitler, played by German actor Udo Kier, in an attempt to eliminate him for good. Season 2 will begin streaming on January 13.
Al Pacino, Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton star in Hunters, along with Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker and Lena Olin. In addition to Kier,...
The first season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
We hear Season 2 will be focused on a worldwide search for Adolph Hitler, played by German actor Udo Kier, in an attempt to eliminate him for good. Season 2 will begin streaming on January 13.
Al Pacino, Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton star in Hunters, along with Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker and Lena Olin. In addition to Kier,...
- 11/15/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off his gig hosting this year’s Primetime Emmys, comedian and “SNL” veteran Kenan Thompson is back on stage Thursday night in Atlanta, as he kicks off the 13th edition of his “Kenan Presents The Ultimate Comedy Showcase” — and this time with a few new technological wrinkles.
The stand-up comedy search, which leads off at the Atlanta Comedy Theatre on Sept. 22, follows Thompson as he scouts for adult comedians and talented kids in more than 50 cities. Among the new elements, all around the country (50+ major cities).
Thompson has teamed up with Rendered Talent to include a virtual reality option for participants to partake in the metaverse through the “Failed To Render Comedy Club.” In addition, Thompson partnered with Proto to be able to join live shows through the metaverse as a digital hologram, attending showcases digitally to accommodate his busy schedule via Proto’s 4K hologram device.
After the initial Atlanta showcase,...
The stand-up comedy search, which leads off at the Atlanta Comedy Theatre on Sept. 22, follows Thompson as he scouts for adult comedians and talented kids in more than 50 cities. Among the new elements, all around the country (50+ major cities).
Thompson has teamed up with Rendered Talent to include a virtual reality option for participants to partake in the metaverse through the “Failed To Render Comedy Club.” In addition, Thompson partnered with Proto to be able to join live shows through the metaverse as a digital hologram, attending showcases digitally to accommodate his busy schedule via Proto’s 4K hologram device.
After the initial Atlanta showcase,...
- 9/23/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which earlier this month closed its 375 million acquisition of Redbox, has set the combined company’s new senior management roster.
Galen Smith, former CEO of Redbox, had previously been confirmed to stay on after the deal. Smith will be executive vice chairman of Redbox and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, overseeing long-term planning including strategy, mergers and acquisitions and corporate services.
Former E.W. Scripps exec Jonathan Katz had also been announced as president of the merged company. He will lead day-to-day operations, including streaming, kiosk, distribution and studios.
Both Smith and Katz will report to Bill Rouhana, CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
A number of execs will report to Smith. They include Peter Binazeski, SVP Corporate Communications; Chief People Officer Marisa Famulare; Chief Innovation Officer Jason Kwong; Chief Financial Officer Chris Mitchell; Chief Strategy Officer Elana Sofko; and Chief Legal Officer Fred Stein.
Galen Smith, former CEO of Redbox, had previously been confirmed to stay on after the deal. Smith will be executive vice chairman of Redbox and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, overseeing long-term planning including strategy, mergers and acquisitions and corporate services.
Former E.W. Scripps exec Jonathan Katz had also been announced as president of the merged company. He will lead day-to-day operations, including streaming, kiosk, distribution and studios.
Both Smith and Katz will report to Bill Rouhana, CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
A number of execs will report to Smith. They include Peter Binazeski, SVP Corporate Communications; Chief People Officer Marisa Famulare; Chief Innovation Officer Jason Kwong; Chief Financial Officer Chris Mitchell; Chief Strategy Officer Elana Sofko; and Chief Legal Officer Fred Stein.
- 8/22/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Chicken Soup for the Soul Studios has picked up two new shows, including a new wedding talk show hosted by Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski, and renewed Joe Morton’s Crackle series “Inside the Black Box” for a second season, Variety has learned exclusively.
Created in collaboration with wedding-centric media company Love Stories TV, Lipinski’s series is titled “Wedding Talk” and includes event planner José Rolón and wedding designer Jove Meyer as her co-hosts. Chicken Soup for the Soul Studios, the production arm of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, has also picked up “World’s Best Wedding,” another Love Stories TV-backed reality show that follows couples from different cultures, background and orientations as they tie the knot.
“Inside the Black Box,” which debuted its first season on Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s streamer Crackle, is hosted by “Scandal” alum Joe Morton and Tracey Moore and...
Created in collaboration with wedding-centric media company Love Stories TV, Lipinski’s series is titled “Wedding Talk” and includes event planner José Rolón and wedding designer Jove Meyer as her co-hosts. Chicken Soup for the Soul Studios, the production arm of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, has also picked up “World’s Best Wedding,” another Love Stories TV-backed reality show that follows couples from different cultures, background and orientations as they tie the knot.
“Inside the Black Box,” which debuted its first season on Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s streamer Crackle, is hosted by “Scandal” alum Joe Morton and Tracey Moore and...
- 6/7/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment-owned Halcyon Studios has signed industry vet Dara Cohen as Vice President of Scripted Entertainment.
Cohen will oversee development of Halcyon’s future projects, which include an untitled James Ellroy project and reimaginings of Ernest Hemingway’s Old Man and the Sea and Gary Sherman’s Death Line, revealed recently on its debut development slate.
She will work closely with President of Scripted Entertainment Matt Loze and joins a fast-growing Halcyon executive team.
The indie, which is headed up by David Ellender, was formed last year when Chicken Soup acquired the assets and IP of Sonar Entertainment.
Cohen has 25 years experience across development, production and programing, with past credits including DIY Networks’ The Deck Doctor and Lifetime’s Ring of Fire: The June Carter Cash Story. She has most recently been consulting for A+E, History and Lifetime and used to work for Island...
Cohen will oversee development of Halcyon’s future projects, which include an untitled James Ellroy project and reimaginings of Ernest Hemingway’s Old Man and the Sea and Gary Sherman’s Death Line, revealed recently on its debut development slate.
She will work closely with President of Scripted Entertainment Matt Loze and joins a fast-growing Halcyon executive team.
The indie, which is headed up by David Ellender, was formed last year when Chicken Soup acquired the assets and IP of Sonar Entertainment.
Cohen has 25 years experience across development, production and programing, with past credits including DIY Networks’ The Deck Doctor and Lifetime’s Ring of Fire: The June Carter Cash Story. She has most recently been consulting for A+E, History and Lifetime and used to work for Island...
- 4/28/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: An untitled James Ellroy project and reimaginings of Ernest Hemingway’s Old Man and the Sea and Gary Sherman’s Death Line comprise part of Chicken Soup for the Soul-owned Halcyon Studios’ latest development slate.
The indie, which is headed up by David Ellender, was formed last year when Chicken Soup acquired the assets and IP of Sonar Entertainment.
Today’s development slate revealed an untitled limited series set in Beverly Hills from LA Confidential and Black Dahlia writer Ellroy, about a jewel-heist-turned-robbery that engulfs the local police department.
There is also the Hemingway adaptation forged with Pablo and Juan de Dios Larrain’s Fabula and a remake of Death Line by prolific horror director Sherman 50 years after the original launched. Halycon hopes to establish a “missing persons” franchise for the latter, which is co-created with Jeremy Dyson.
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The indie, which is headed up by David Ellender, was formed last year when Chicken Soup acquired the assets and IP of Sonar Entertainment.
Today’s development slate revealed an untitled limited series set in Beverly Hills from LA Confidential and Black Dahlia writer Ellroy, about a jewel-heist-turned-robbery that engulfs the local police department.
There is also the Hemingway adaptation forged with Pablo and Juan de Dios Larrain’s Fabula and a remake of Death Line by prolific horror director Sherman 50 years after the original launched. Halycon hopes to establish a “missing persons” franchise for the latter, which is co-created with Jeremy Dyson.
Elsewhere, Under the Wave at Waimea comes from John from Cincinnati...
- 3/17/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Mysterious Benedict Society” has been renewed for Season 2 at Disney Plus.
Based on the YA book series of the same name by Trenton Lee Stewart, the series follows four gifted orphans who are recruited by the eccentric Mr. Benedict (Tony Hale). Along with Hale, the show stars Kristen Schaal, MaameYaa Boafo, Ryan Hurst, Gia Sandhu, Seth B. Carr, Emmy DeOliveira, Mystic Inscho and Marta Kessler.
Season 2 of “The Mysterious Benedict Society” picks up as the team of four intrepid orphans reunite a year after their first mission, when they were assembled by Mr. Benedict and his cohorts to foil the nefarious “Emergency” created by Benedict’s twin brother Dr. L.D. Curtain (also played by Hale). Now they must embark on a perilous journey, relying on wits, intellect, and empathy to try to try to stop Curtain as he shifts to a new strategy with global implications. Production on...
Based on the YA book series of the same name by Trenton Lee Stewart, the series follows four gifted orphans who are recruited by the eccentric Mr. Benedict (Tony Hale). Along with Hale, the show stars Kristen Schaal, MaameYaa Boafo, Ryan Hurst, Gia Sandhu, Seth B. Carr, Emmy DeOliveira, Mystic Inscho and Marta Kessler.
Season 2 of “The Mysterious Benedict Society” picks up as the team of four intrepid orphans reunite a year after their first mission, when they were assembled by Mr. Benedict and his cohorts to foil the nefarious “Emergency” created by Benedict’s twin brother Dr. L.D. Curtain (also played by Hale). Now they must embark on a perilous journey, relying on wits, intellect, and empathy to try to try to stop Curtain as he shifts to a new strategy with global implications. Production on...
- 9/28/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The Mysterious Benedict Society seems have settled in nicely at Disney+ as the streaming service said Tuesday it has renewed the Tony Hale-starring series for Season 2. Production for the sophomore season will begin early next year.
Based on the bestselling YA book series by Trenton Lee Stewart, The Mysterious Benedict Society‘s second season will pick up as the team of four intrepid orphans reunite a year after their first mission, when they were assembled by Mr. Benedict (Hale) and his cohorts to foil the nefarious “Emergency” created by Benedict’s twin brother Dr. L.D. Curtain (also Hale). Now they must embark on a perilous journey, relying on wits, intellect and empathy to try to stop Curtain as he shifts to a new strategy with global implications.
In addition to two-time Veep Emmy winner Hale, The Mysterious Benedict Society stars Kristen Schaal, MaameYaa Boafo, Ryan Hurst, Gia Sandhu,...
Based on the bestselling YA book series by Trenton Lee Stewart, The Mysterious Benedict Society‘s second season will pick up as the team of four intrepid orphans reunite a year after their first mission, when they were assembled by Mr. Benedict (Hale) and his cohorts to foil the nefarious “Emergency” created by Benedict’s twin brother Dr. L.D. Curtain (also Hale). Now they must embark on a perilous journey, relying on wits, intellect and empathy to try to stop Curtain as he shifts to a new strategy with global implications.
In addition to two-time Veep Emmy winner Hale, The Mysterious Benedict Society stars Kristen Schaal, MaameYaa Boafo, Ryan Hurst, Gia Sandhu,...
- 9/28/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Tommy Martinez (Good Trouble), Emily Rudd (Fear Street) and Udo Kier (The Painted Bird) are set for recurring roles in Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video’s conspiracy thriller drama series Hunters, created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele.
The plot for Season 2 is being kept under wraps as are Martinez, Rudd and Kier’s characters. The first season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
Season 2 of Hunters, produced by Amazon Studios, Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Sonar Entertainment, is executive produced by Weil who serves as showrunner, Peele and Win Rosenfeld from Monkeypaw Productions, Phil Abraham, David Rosen, Jerry Kupfer and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon as well as David Ellender and Matt Loze from Sonar.
The plot for Season 2 is being kept under wraps as are Martinez, Rudd and Kier’s characters. The first season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
Season 2 of Hunters, produced by Amazon Studios, Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Sonar Entertainment, is executive produced by Weil who serves as showrunner, Peele and Win Rosenfeld from Monkeypaw Productions, Phil Abraham, David Rosen, Jerry Kupfer and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon as well as David Ellender and Matt Loze from Sonar.
- 7/20/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Crackle Plus, the streaming outfit run by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, unveiled new series and a feel-good streaming service named after the parent company during a virtual NewFronts presentation.
The newest member of the streaming portfolio will launch this fall and join Popcornflix and Crackle under the Crackle Plus umbrella, the company said. Owned and operated for more than a decade by Sony, Crackle has been under the full control of Chicken Soup for the Soul since December 2020. Sony remains a minority stakeholder.
Crackle Plus said new series in the works include a second season of personal finance/college debt show Going from Broke, which is executive produced by Ashton Kutcher. Newer entries include Riding Phat, about the electric-power-focused company Phat Scooter; invention series The Uncommon History of Very Common Things; and Inside the Black Box, which features Black entertainment figures and discussions of race.
New sports docuseries...
The newest member of the streaming portfolio will launch this fall and join Popcornflix and Crackle under the Crackle Plus umbrella, the company said. Owned and operated for more than a decade by Sony, Crackle has been under the full control of Chicken Soup for the Soul since December 2020. Sony remains a minority stakeholder.
Crackle Plus said new series in the works include a second season of personal finance/college debt show Going from Broke, which is executive produced by Ashton Kutcher. Newer entries include Riding Phat, about the electric-power-focused company Phat Scooter; invention series The Uncommon History of Very Common Things; and Inside the Black Box, which features Black entertainment figures and discussions of race.
New sports docuseries...
- 5/3/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Robert Halmi library has a new home. Halcyon Television has been formed by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the media company that acquired Sonar Entertainment last month.
Sonar had been headed by CEO David Ellender for the past two years. Halcyon is billed as a high-end scripted production company that is already shepherding multiple development projects. At present Halcyon’s roster of shows, inherited from Sonar, includes Amazon’s “Hunters” and Disney Plus’ “Mysterious Benedicts Society.”
Sonar acquired Halmi’s Rhi Entertainment assets out of bankruptcy in 2012. Sonar itself hit a cash flow crunch in 2019 after committing to a slew of projects. The sale of Sonar to Cos Cob, Conn.-based Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Csse) was confirmed April 9.
“The formation of Halcyon Television will help accelerate our company’s strategy to build the leading independent AVOD network in three ways. It will expand our original...
Sonar had been headed by CEO David Ellender for the past two years. Halcyon is billed as a high-end scripted production company that is already shepherding multiple development projects. At present Halcyon’s roster of shows, inherited from Sonar, includes Amazon’s “Hunters” and Disney Plus’ “Mysterious Benedicts Society.”
Sonar acquired Halmi’s Rhi Entertainment assets out of bankruptcy in 2012. Sonar itself hit a cash flow crunch in 2019 after committing to a slew of projects. The sale of Sonar to Cos Cob, Conn.-based Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Csse) was confirmed April 9.
“The formation of Halcyon Television will help accelerate our company’s strategy to build the leading independent AVOD network in three ways. It will expand our original...
- 5/3/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has bought the assets of Sonar Entertainment, the well-established production entity built by Robert Halmi Sr.
The up-front cost is just $19.5 million, but the ultimate valuation will likely grow over time, as future licensing proceeds will also be split with Sonar. The initial payment is considered an advance, which will be recouped by Chicken Soup upon the sale or licensing of certain TV rights. About $1 billion has been invested into film and TV projects controlled by Sonar, according to the official deal announcement. Among the company’s current series are Hunters on Amazon Prime Video and the soon-to-premiere Mysterious Benedict Society on Disney+.
Screen Media, a division of Csse, will distribute Sonar’s library of more than 1,000 titles. Those offerings include Hal Roach Studios shorts like Little Rascals, Laurel & Hardy and Blondie and miniseries like Lonesome Dove and Dinotopia.
The acquisition covers 372 TV series and more than 700 Films.
The up-front cost is just $19.5 million, but the ultimate valuation will likely grow over time, as future licensing proceeds will also be split with Sonar. The initial payment is considered an advance, which will be recouped by Chicken Soup upon the sale or licensing of certain TV rights. About $1 billion has been invested into film and TV projects controlled by Sonar, according to the official deal announcement. Among the company’s current series are Hunters on Amazon Prime Video and the soon-to-premiere Mysterious Benedict Society on Disney+.
Screen Media, a division of Csse, will distribute Sonar’s library of more than 1,000 titles. Those offerings include Hal Roach Studios shorts like Little Rascals, Laurel & Hardy and Blondie and miniseries like Lonesome Dove and Dinotopia.
The acquisition covers 372 TV series and more than 700 Films.
- 4/9/2021
- by Dade Hayes and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Jason Leigh has joined Amazon Prime Video’s “Hunters” for the drama’s upcoming second season, TheWrap has learned.
“Hunters” follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
The first season, which launched last year on Feb. 21, starred Al Pacino, Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton. As of right now, we know that Lerman and Hinton will be returning, but there’s no word yet on if Pacino will be back.
“The Hateful Eight” star Leigh has joined the cast of “Hunters” Season 2 in the leading role of Chava. No details about the character have been provided and the plot for the show’s second batch of episodes is being kept under wraps.
Created by David Weil,...
“Hunters” follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
The first season, which launched last year on Feb. 21, starred Al Pacino, Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton. As of right now, we know that Lerman and Hinton will be returning, but there’s no word yet on if Pacino will be back.
“The Hateful Eight” star Leigh has joined the cast of “Hunters” Season 2 in the leading role of Chava. No details about the character have been provided and the plot for the show’s second batch of episodes is being kept under wraps.
Created by David Weil,...
- 4/5/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Jennifer Jason Leigh has been tapped as a lead in Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video’s conspiracy thriller drama series Hunters, created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele.
Leigh, a 2016 Oscar nominee for Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, will play the plum new role of Chava, a top Nazi hunter, alongside returning Hunters stars Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton. There is no word on whether fellow Season 1 star, Oscar winner Al Pacino, will be back for Season 2.
The plot for Season 2 is being kept under wraps. The first season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
Season 2 of Hunters, produced by Amazon Studios, Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Sonar Entertainment,...
Leigh, a 2016 Oscar nominee for Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, will play the plum new role of Chava, a top Nazi hunter, alongside returning Hunters stars Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton. There is no word on whether fellow Season 1 star, Oscar winner Al Pacino, will be back for Season 2.
The plot for Season 2 is being kept under wraps. The first season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
Season 2 of Hunters, produced by Amazon Studios, Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Sonar Entertainment,...
- 4/5/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
David Ellender’s Sonar Entertainment will handle international distribution of “Interface,” an e-sports sci-fi series conceived by Australian actress and screenwriter Ellie Popov. Production in Australia and Taiwan is set to begin in the first quarter of 2021.
The story involves a young tech wizard who is kidnapped and thrust into a cyber-punk world, the Circuit Games, which are a breeding ground for mind-controlling military technology.
Popov’s Red Empire Productions developed the show. The company’s Amie Casey will produce alongside Justin Jones and Zeus Zamani’s Los Angeles-based Thriller Films, Adam Horner’s Ignite Pictures (Australia), and Steve Chicorel and Kelly Mi Li’s Taipei-based Organic Media Group. Nick Kozakis is set to direct the majority of the episodes.
The series is a private-sector co-venture that does not use a co-production treaty, but expects to be able to access federal and state rebate schemes in Australia, and government production support schemes in Taiwan.
The story involves a young tech wizard who is kidnapped and thrust into a cyber-punk world, the Circuit Games, which are a breeding ground for mind-controlling military technology.
Popov’s Red Empire Productions developed the show. The company’s Amie Casey will produce alongside Justin Jones and Zeus Zamani’s Los Angeles-based Thriller Films, Adam Horner’s Ignite Pictures (Australia), and Steve Chicorel and Kelly Mi Li’s Taipei-based Organic Media Group. Nick Kozakis is set to direct the majority of the episodes.
The series is a private-sector co-venture that does not use a co-production treaty, but expects to be able to access federal and state rebate schemes in Australia, and government production support schemes in Taiwan.
- 10/16/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Hunters is not going anywhere.
Amazon Studios announced today it has ordered a second season of the Amazon Original series Hunters.
The hit conspiracy thriller was created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele, and streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
The first season of Hunters, starring Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, and Jerrika Hinton, bowed globally February 21.
“I am beyond grateful to Jen and the Amazon family for their continued extraordinary support of Hunters,” said Weil.
“Alongside our magnificent cast, incredible crew, and brilliant writers and producers, I am more eager than ever to share the next chapter of the Hunters saga with the world.”
“With Hunters, David Weil’s bold vision and fearless imagination powered a thrilling, twisty, action-packed first season that engaged Prime Video customers around the world,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios.
“We are thrilled that David,...
Amazon Studios announced today it has ordered a second season of the Amazon Original series Hunters.
The hit conspiracy thriller was created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele, and streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
The first season of Hunters, starring Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, and Jerrika Hinton, bowed globally February 21.
“I am beyond grateful to Jen and the Amazon family for their continued extraordinary support of Hunters,” said Weil.
“Alongside our magnificent cast, incredible crew, and brilliant writers and producers, I am more eager than ever to share the next chapter of the Hunters saga with the world.”
“With Hunters, David Weil’s bold vision and fearless imagination powered a thrilling, twisty, action-packed first season that engaged Prime Video customers around the world,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios.
“We are thrilled that David,...
- 8/3/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Hunters” has been renewed for a second season at Amazon, Variety has learned.
The series was created by David Weil, who also serves as executive producer and co-showrunner along with Nikki Toscano. Jordan Peele also executive produces along with Win Rosenfeld under their Monkeypaw Productions banner. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon directed the pilot and is also an executive producer. Nelson McCormick executive produces along with Sonar Entertainment’s David Ellender. Amazon Studios produces along with Monkeypaw and Sonar.
“Hunters” follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States. The first season debuted on Feb. 21.
“With ‘Hunters,’ David Weil’s bold vision and fearless imagination powered a thrilling, twisty, action-packed first season that engaged Prime Video customers around the world,” said Jennifer Salke,...
The series was created by David Weil, who also serves as executive producer and co-showrunner along with Nikki Toscano. Jordan Peele also executive produces along with Win Rosenfeld under their Monkeypaw Productions banner. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon directed the pilot and is also an executive producer. Nelson McCormick executive produces along with Sonar Entertainment’s David Ellender. Amazon Studios produces along with Monkeypaw and Sonar.
“Hunters” follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States. The first season debuted on Feb. 21.
“With ‘Hunters,’ David Weil’s bold vision and fearless imagination powered a thrilling, twisty, action-packed first season that engaged Prime Video customers around the world,” said Jennifer Salke,...
- 8/3/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Studios has renewed its conspiracy thriller “Hunters” for a second season.
The David Weil-created series is executive produced by Jordan Peal and stars Al Pacino, Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton. It premiered Feb. 21 on Amazon Prime Video.
The series follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S. The eclectic team of Hunters will set out on a bloody quest to bring the Nazis to justice and thwart their new genocidal plans.
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“I am beyond grateful to Jen and the Amazon family for their continued extraordinary support of Hunters,” said Weil. “Alongside our magnificent cast, incredible crew, and brilliant writers and producers, I am more...
The David Weil-created series is executive produced by Jordan Peal and stars Al Pacino, Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton. It premiered Feb. 21 on Amazon Prime Video.
The series follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S. The eclectic team of Hunters will set out on a bloody quest to bring the Nazis to justice and thwart their new genocidal plans.
Also Read: Amazon Prime Video in August: Here's Everything New Coming
“I am beyond grateful to Jen and the Amazon family for their continued extraordinary support of Hunters,” said Weil. “Alongside our magnificent cast, incredible crew, and brilliant writers and producers, I am more...
- 8/3/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Amazon Studios has ordered a second season of its hit conspiracy thriller drama series Hunters, starring Al Pacino, Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton.
Created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele, the first season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
“I am beyond grateful to Jen and the Amazon family for their continued extraordinary support of Hunters,” said Weil. “Alongside our magnificent cast, incredible crew, and brilliant writers and producers, I am more eager than ever to share the next chapter of the Hunters saga with the world.”
Weil became inspired to make Hunters from his grandmother, who was also a Holocaust survivor, Weill said during the show’s panel at...
Created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele, the first season of Hunters followed a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States.
“I am beyond grateful to Jen and the Amazon family for their continued extraordinary support of Hunters,” said Weil. “Alongside our magnificent cast, incredible crew, and brilliant writers and producers, I am more eager than ever to share the next chapter of the Hunters saga with the world.”
Weil became inspired to make Hunters from his grandmother, who was also a Holocaust survivor, Weill said during the show’s panel at...
- 8/3/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Though international film and TV production is currently halted due the pandemic, Russia is becoming more attractive for prospective partnerships once lockdown restrictions lift.
That was the takeaway of a panel held during the Key Buyers Event: Digital Edition organized by Russian promotional entity Roskino moderated by Variety’s Leo Barraclough who chatted with Marc Lorber, senior VP international co-productions and acquisitions at Lionsgate, and David Ellender, CEO of Los Angeles-based Sonar Entertainment.
Lorber said Lionsgate has a BBC drama series on hiatus in the U.K., which he hopes will go back into production in September, and “about 20 series in the U.S. that all stopped in various forms of prep, pre-production or post production” due to the coronavirus outbreak. Luckily the company managed to finish post in the nick of time on “Love Life,” which dropped May 27 on HBO Max in the U.S.
Ellender said Sonar, which is known for “Das Boot,...
That was the takeaway of a panel held during the Key Buyers Event: Digital Edition organized by Russian promotional entity Roskino moderated by Variety’s Leo Barraclough who chatted with Marc Lorber, senior VP international co-productions and acquisitions at Lionsgate, and David Ellender, CEO of Los Angeles-based Sonar Entertainment.
Lorber said Lionsgate has a BBC drama series on hiatus in the U.K., which he hopes will go back into production in September, and “about 20 series in the U.S. that all stopped in various forms of prep, pre-production or post production” due to the coronavirus outbreak. Luckily the company managed to finish post in the nick of time on “Love Life,” which dropped May 27 on HBO Max in the U.S.
Ellender said Sonar, which is known for “Das Boot,...
- 6/10/2020
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Russian film promotion body Roskino has unveiled the program for its digital Key Buyers Event, a virtual content market that will present over 300 projects from more than 120 leading Russian companies to international buyers.
Presented with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Moscow city government, the digital market will run from June 8-15. The program features a host of live presentations, panel discussions, and cultural events, along with pitching sessions for dozens of film, TV and animation projects looking for international co-production partners.
Buyers and producers from more than 40 countries are slated to take part, including Rtl Group, AMC Networks, Cgv Mars, Wild Bunch, Beta Film, and Chinese streaming service iQIYI.
“Such a national virtual market is unprecedented, and it is exciting to be the pioneers,” says Roskino CEO Evgenia Markova. “During these challenging times, we are adapting to champion our filmmakers to give them every opportunity to...
Presented with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Moscow city government, the digital market will run from June 8-15. The program features a host of live presentations, panel discussions, and cultural events, along with pitching sessions for dozens of film, TV and animation projects looking for international co-production partners.
Buyers and producers from more than 40 countries are slated to take part, including Rtl Group, AMC Networks, Cgv Mars, Wild Bunch, Beta Film, and Chinese streaming service iQIYI.
“Such a national virtual market is unprecedented, and it is exciting to be the pioneers,” says Roskino CEO Evgenia Markova. “During these challenging times, we are adapting to champion our filmmakers to give them every opportunity to...
- 5/26/2020
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Highland Park will be turned into a bit of 1970s New York next week, as Amazon Prime Video transforms a section of that northeast Los Angeles neighborhood into a promotion for its new Hunters series.
In the series, which bows Feb. 21 on Amazon Prime, Nazi hunters discover hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials in 1977 New York City. Their plan is to create a Fourth Reich in the Us. The Hunters say nuh-uh and set out to thwart their new genocidal plans. The series stars Al Pacino and Logan Lerman and is executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele (Get Out).
The series was created by David Weil and also stars Jerrika Hinton, Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker and Lena Olin. Hunters, produced by Amazon Studios, Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Sonar Entertainment, is executive produced by Weil, who serves as...
In the series, which bows Feb. 21 on Amazon Prime, Nazi hunters discover hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials in 1977 New York City. Their plan is to create a Fourth Reich in the Us. The Hunters say nuh-uh and set out to thwart their new genocidal plans. The series stars Al Pacino and Logan Lerman and is executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele (Get Out).
The series was created by David Weil and also stars Jerrika Hinton, Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker and Lena Olin. Hunters, produced by Amazon Studios, Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Sonar Entertainment, is executive produced by Weil, who serves as...
- 2/14/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Prime Video today announced a premiere date for the highly-anticipated conspiracy thriller Hunters.
Created by David Weil, Hunters stars legendary Academy Award-winner Al Pacino and is executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele.
In addition to the launch date for the thriller, they also dropped key art and a trailer. Let's take a look!
Hunters follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City.
The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S.
The eclectic team of Hunters will set out on a bloody quest to bring the Nazis to justice and thwart their new genocidal plans.
The series also stars Logan Lerman, Jerrika Hinton, Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa Changchien, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker, and Lena Olin.
With...
Created by David Weil, Hunters stars legendary Academy Award-winner Al Pacino and is executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele.
In addition to the launch date for the thriller, they also dropped key art and a trailer. Let's take a look!
Hunters follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City.
The Hunters, as they’re known, have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S.
The eclectic team of Hunters will set out on a bloody quest to bring the Nazis to justice and thwart their new genocidal plans.
The series also stars Logan Lerman, Jerrika Hinton, Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa Changchien, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker, and Lena Olin.
With...
- 1/3/2020
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
For months, industry insiders have been growing increasingly concerned about what appeared to be a cash-flow issue at independent studio Sonar Entertainment.
Multiple sources report that Sonar has been late on payments for writers on scripts and to talent agencies for packaging fees. The slowdown in the payment schedule has raised questions about Sonar’s ability to continue funding shows. The company has also seen a number of executive departures in recent months. A new CEO was appointed in August.
According to a source familiar with the situation, Sonar has been juggling payments to writers and agencies after its parent company, Canadian private equity firm Catalyst Capital Group tightened the purse strings in advance of the management shakeup implemented last month. With 10 shows in production, sources said Sonar took the step of delaying some writer and packaging fee payments in order to manage its cash-flow needs.
But slowing down the...
Multiple sources report that Sonar has been late on payments for writers on scripts and to talent agencies for packaging fees. The slowdown in the payment schedule has raised questions about Sonar’s ability to continue funding shows. The company has also seen a number of executive departures in recent months. A new CEO was appointed in August.
According to a source familiar with the situation, Sonar has been juggling payments to writers and agencies after its parent company, Canadian private equity firm Catalyst Capital Group tightened the purse strings in advance of the management shakeup implemented last month. With 10 shows in production, sources said Sonar took the step of delaying some writer and packaging fee payments in order to manage its cash-flow needs.
But slowing down the...
- 9/13/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
There's a change at the top of Sonar Entertainment.
Former CEO Tom Lesinski is transitioning to a new position as director of the indie studio's board of directors. In his place, former president of global distribution and co-productions David Ellender has been appointed new CEO.
"David's promotion to CEO is a testament to the transformative spirit he's brought to Sonar and represents our belief in his ability to continue to evolve our company," Sonar chairman Gabriel de Alba said. "He has tremendous experience and understanding of the nuances and opportunities specific to the ...
Former CEO Tom Lesinski is transitioning to a new position as director of the indie studio's board of directors. In his place, former president of global distribution and co-productions David Ellender has been appointed new CEO.
"David's promotion to CEO is a testament to the transformative spirit he's brought to Sonar and represents our belief in his ability to continue to evolve our company," Sonar chairman Gabriel de Alba said. "He has tremendous experience and understanding of the nuances and opportunities specific to the ...
Rachel Feldman’s “Kinks,” Monica Bellucci-starrer “Radical Eye,” Nabil Ayouch’s “Black-Out” and “Perfect Monsters,” from “Roma” producer Nicolas Celis, all figure among the 16 drama series projects to be pitched at this year’s second – and expanded – In Development, a joint venture of MipTV and Canneseries.
Also making the cut at In Development, known as well as the Cannes Drama Creative Forum, is “Twenty-Four Land,” an ambitious WWII project from Portugal, and “A Good Year,” from relatively new Flemish outfit Mockingbird Pictures. Chosen from 376 submissions, up on last year’s inaugural edition, the 16-title In Development projects will be pitched at an event which play out this year over an extended schedule of three-and-a-half days as MipTV itself places ever more emphasis on project development, not just distribution.
The spread of country of origin of projects has also grown from a still predominantly European base, but taking in titles from Mexico,...
Also making the cut at In Development, known as well as the Cannes Drama Creative Forum, is “Twenty-Four Land,” an ambitious WWII project from Portugal, and “A Good Year,” from relatively new Flemish outfit Mockingbird Pictures. Chosen from 376 submissions, up on last year’s inaugural edition, the 16-title In Development projects will be pitched at an event which play out this year over an extended schedule of three-and-a-half days as MipTV itself places ever more emphasis on project development, not just distribution.
The spread of country of origin of projects has also grown from a still predominantly European base, but taking in titles from Mexico,...
- 3/1/2019
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
There was certainly a buzz in the air at this week’s Mipcom. The market felt genuinely busy and a raft of A-list talent such as Ben Stiller, Issa Rae and Jenna Coleman gave it a spark of glamor. Some 13,800 delegates, including 4,800 buyers from 110 countries attended the international television market, which was dominated by chatter about the growth of digital buyers and the “never-ending” drama boom as well as concerns over what media consolidation means for the global market (as well as traditional complaints about the rain and the airport-style security).
Endeavor boss Ari Emanuel talked up his plans to acquire more content companies, Insecure star Rae discussed the importance of diverse storytellers, while joking that even “white people are tired of seeing white-people shows” and Facebook made a splash with the news that it was rebooting The Real World online.
NBC Universal was conspicuous in Cannes thanks to its...
Endeavor boss Ari Emanuel talked up his plans to acquire more content companies, Insecure star Rae discussed the importance of diverse storytellers, while joking that even “white people are tired of seeing white-people shows” and Facebook made a splash with the news that it was rebooting The Real World online.
NBC Universal was conspicuous in Cannes thanks to its...
- 10/19/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
World War II drama series Das Boot, co-produced by Bavaria Fiction, Sky Deutschland and Sonar Entertainment, has been sold to more than 100 territories worldwide. Hulu has picked up rights for the U.S. The series will premiere in Sky territories Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK and Ireland beginning November 23 and Italy in December.
Territories sold to date include StarzPlay in France; AMC in Spain and Portugal; Epix/Viasat in Russia, Central & Eastern Europe; Di and Ma in Serbia; Czech TV in the Czech Republic; Vrt in Belgium; Nrk in Norway; Svt in Sweden; Yle in Finland; Ruv in Iceland; Mnet in South Africa; StarzPlay in Latin America; Sbs in Australia; and Tvnz in New Zealand.
Inspired by Wolfgang Petersen’s Oscar and Golden Globe nominated film, and Lothar-Günther Buchheim’s bestselling novel, the series was produced on a budget of $33 million. A story of choices and survival, Das Boot explores the...
Territories sold to date include StarzPlay in France; AMC in Spain and Portugal; Epix/Viasat in Russia, Central & Eastern Europe; Di and Ma in Serbia; Czech TV in the Czech Republic; Vrt in Belgium; Nrk in Norway; Svt in Sweden; Yle in Finland; Ruv in Iceland; Mnet in South Africa; StarzPlay in Latin America; Sbs in Australia; and Tvnz in New Zealand.
Inspired by Wolfgang Petersen’s Oscar and Golden Globe nominated film, and Lothar-Günther Buchheim’s bestselling novel, the series was produced on a budget of $33 million. A story of choices and survival, Das Boot explores the...
- 10/11/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
World War II drama series “Das Boot,” which was produced on a budget of $33 million, has been sold to more than 100 territories worldwide. The show will debut on Hulu in the U.S. and pay TV operator Sky across Europe.
The series is produced by Bavaria Fiction, Sky Deutschland and Sonar Entertainment, which distribution rights for the world, except for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, U.K., Ireland and Italy, where Sky holds the rights.
Territories sold to date include StarzPlay in France; AMC in Spain and Portugal; Epix/Viasat in Russia, Central & Eastern Europe; Di and Ma in Serbia; Czech TV in the Czech Republic; Vrt in Belgium; Nrk in Norway; Svt in Sweden; Yle in Finland; Ruv in Iceland; Mnet in South Africa; StarzPlay in Latin America; Sbs in Australia; and Tvnz in New Zealand.
Inspired by the Oscar-nominated movie by Wolfgang Petersen, and Lothar-Günther Buchheim’s bestselling novel, the series filmed in Munich,...
The series is produced by Bavaria Fiction, Sky Deutschland and Sonar Entertainment, which distribution rights for the world, except for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, U.K., Ireland and Italy, where Sky holds the rights.
Territories sold to date include StarzPlay in France; AMC in Spain and Portugal; Epix/Viasat in Russia, Central & Eastern Europe; Di and Ma in Serbia; Czech TV in the Czech Republic; Vrt in Belgium; Nrk in Norway; Svt in Sweden; Yle in Finland; Ruv in Iceland; Mnet in South Africa; StarzPlay in Latin America; Sbs in Australia; and Tvnz in New Zealand.
Inspired by the Oscar-nominated movie by Wolfgang Petersen, and Lothar-Günther Buchheim’s bestselling novel, the series filmed in Munich,...
- 10/11/2018
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Fox has given a script commitment plus penalty to Triage, an hourlong medical drama from Grey’s Anatomy executive producer-writer Zoanne Clack, Sonar Entertainment, OutEast Entertainment and 20th Century Fox TV.
Written by Clack, Triage reinvents the medical drama by interweaving three distinct phases of a group of doctors’ lives, as they explore cutting-edge medical techniques, and face challenges both personal and professional.
Clack executive produces with Sonar’s Tom Lesinski, David Ellender and Jenna Santoianni and OutEast Entertainment’s Steven Marrs and Courtney Hazlett. 20th Century Fox TV produces with Sonar and OutEast. David Cornue, on whose material the project is based, serves as consulting producer.
Fox also has medical drama The Resident, which is going into its second season this fall.
Clack, who recently entered her 14th season producing Grey’s for ABC/ABC Studios and Shondaland, was formerly an emergency medicine doctor who also worked for the...
Written by Clack, Triage reinvents the medical drama by interweaving three distinct phases of a group of doctors’ lives, as they explore cutting-edge medical techniques, and face challenges both personal and professional.
Clack executive produces with Sonar’s Tom Lesinski, David Ellender and Jenna Santoianni and OutEast Entertainment’s Steven Marrs and Courtney Hazlett. 20th Century Fox TV produces with Sonar and OutEast. David Cornue, on whose material the project is based, serves as consulting producer.
Fox also has medical drama The Resident, which is going into its second season this fall.
Clack, who recently entered her 14th season producing Grey’s for ABC/ABC Studios and Shondaland, was formerly an emergency medicine doctor who also worked for the...
- 9/14/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Initiative aimed at experienced professionals sends one participant to attend a showrunner programme in La.
London and La-based media consultancy MediaXchange has revealed details of the 2018 edition of its diversity scheme to support UK Bame (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) television workers.
Open to scriptwriters, creative and executive producers, writer-directors and broadcaster and production company executives, entrants must have substantial credits or experience at a management level.
A judging panel will select one participant who will be given the chance to attend MediaXchange’s week-long Showrunner TV Drama Exchange programme in Los Angeles, which will take place in spring 2018.
There, the participant will be able to network with Us showrunners and executives, gaining insight into how Us TV shows are developed, run and maintained.
Last year’s prize was won by Pier Wilkie [pictured], whose credits at the BBC include Don’t Take My Baby, The Song Of Lunch, Criminal Justice and Shakespeare Retold: A Midsummer Night’s Dream...
London and La-based media consultancy MediaXchange has revealed details of the 2018 edition of its diversity scheme to support UK Bame (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) television workers.
Open to scriptwriters, creative and executive producers, writer-directors and broadcaster and production company executives, entrants must have substantial credits or experience at a management level.
A judging panel will select one participant who will be given the chance to attend MediaXchange’s week-long Showrunner TV Drama Exchange programme in Los Angeles, which will take place in spring 2018.
There, the participant will be able to network with Us showrunners and executives, gaining insight into how Us TV shows are developed, run and maintained.
Last year’s prize was won by Pier Wilkie [pictured], whose credits at the BBC include Don’t Take My Baby, The Song Of Lunch, Criminal Justice and Shakespeare Retold: A Midsummer Night’s Dream...
- 7/25/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Period drama is currently airing in the UK and Us.
Taboo, the eight-part TV drama series currently playing on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us, has sold to multiple international territories.
The deals include: HBO for Spain, Nordic territories and Eastern Europe; AMC for Portugal; TV1000/Viasat for Russia and Cis region; Cosmote in Greece; Digiturk in Turkey; and Fox Network Group Latin America for the Americas and the Caribbean.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire.
Taboo was created by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker for their outfit Hard, Son & Baker, along with Steve Knight and Timothy Bricknell.
Four episodes were directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing) and the remaining four were directed by Anders Engström (Wallander). Ridley Scott and Kate Crowe were executive producers for Scott Free London...
Taboo, the eight-part TV drama series currently playing on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us, has sold to multiple international territories.
The deals include: HBO for Spain, Nordic territories and Eastern Europe; AMC for Portugal; TV1000/Viasat for Russia and Cis region; Cosmote in Greece; Digiturk in Turkey; and Fox Network Group Latin America for the Americas and the Caribbean.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire.
Taboo was created by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker for their outfit Hard, Son & Baker, along with Steve Knight and Timothy Bricknell.
Four episodes were directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing) and the remaining four were directed by Anders Engström (Wallander). Ridley Scott and Kate Crowe were executive producers for Scott Free London...
- 1/17/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Period drama is currently airing in the UK and Us.
Taboo, the eight-part TV drama series currently playing on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us, has sold to multiple international territories.
The deals include: HBO for Spain, Nordic territories and Eastern Europe; AMC for Portugal; TV1000/Viasat for Russia and Cis region; Cosmote in Greece; Digiturk in Turkey; and Fox Network Group Latin America for the Americas and the Caribbean.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire.
Taboo was created by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker for their outfit Hard, Son & Baker, along with Steve Knight and Timothy Bricknell.
Four episodes were directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing) and the remaining four were directed by Anders Engström (Wallander). Ridley Scott and Kate Crowe were executive producers for Scott Free London...
Taboo, the eight-part TV drama series currently playing on BBC One in the UK and FX in the Us, has sold to multiple international territories.
The deals include: HBO for Spain, Nordic territories and Eastern Europe; AMC for Portugal; TV1000/Viasat for Russia and Cis region; Cosmote in Greece; Digiturk in Turkey; and Fox Network Group Latin America for the Americas and the Caribbean.
Set in 1814, Hardy stars in the series as a man who, believed long dead, returns home from Africa to London to inherit the remnants of his father’s shipping empire.
Taboo was created by Tom Hardy and Dean Baker for their outfit Hard, Son & Baker, along with Steve Knight and Timothy Bricknell.
Four episodes were directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing) and the remaining four were directed by Anders Engström (Wallander). Ridley Scott and Kate Crowe were executive producers for Scott Free London...
- 1/17/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
David Ellender, who recently stepped down as CEO of Slingshot Global Media, is joining another independent TV company, Sonar Entertainment. He has named to the newly created position of President, Global Distribution and Co-Productions, reporting to Thomas Lesinski, the newly appointed Sonar CEO. In his new position, Ellender will be responsible for worldwide program sales for Sonar, including North America, across traditional and digital media platforms. He also is being…...
- 3/30/2016
- Deadline TV
Two years after former FremantleMedia International CEO David Ellender launched independent company Slingshot Global Media with the backing of private investment firm Tpg Growth, he has stepped down as CEO. Ellender has parted ways amicably with the company, which will continue to operate with its current staff Slingshot was started with the idea to develop and produce drama and comedy series for the U.S. market as well as globally-appealing projects through international…...
- 3/19/2016
- Deadline TV
David Ellender’s Slingshot Global Media is developing Cleopatra as a TV series with Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth, Elizabeth: The Golden Age) attached to write and direct. Slingshot Global will distribute the series. A search is underway for an actress to play the famous queen of ancient Egypt. The series will be a new take on the life story of Cleopatra. Instead of focusing on the arch seductress made famous by her affairs with men like Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, the show…...
- 8/18/2015
- Deadline TV
Slingshot Global Media has signed a non-exclusive television development venture with EuropaCorp Television Studios.
EuropaCorp Television Studios and Slingshot Global Media plan to co-develop and co-finance two projects a year.
“We’re excited to start working with our new partners in this unique endeavor,” said David Ellender, CEO of Slingshot Global Media. “By joining forces with EuropaCorp Television Studios, we will be able to create globally appealing television by combining our assets.”
“The Slingshot Global Media / EuropaCorp Television Studios alliance creates a ‘whole is greater than the sum of its parts’ scenario,” said Matthew Gross, president of EuropaCorp Television Studios Us.
“By joining forces it strengthens our financing and distribution abilities with the straight-to-series model. We look forward to working closely with David and Quan and producing successful event television together.”
Slingshot Global Media recently announced a set of television projects with Keanu Reeves (pictured) – Rain and New Angeles – in addition to a new series with Blumhouse...
EuropaCorp Television Studios and Slingshot Global Media plan to co-develop and co-finance two projects a year.
“We’re excited to start working with our new partners in this unique endeavor,” said David Ellender, CEO of Slingshot Global Media. “By joining forces with EuropaCorp Television Studios, we will be able to create globally appealing television by combining our assets.”
“The Slingshot Global Media / EuropaCorp Television Studios alliance creates a ‘whole is greater than the sum of its parts’ scenario,” said Matthew Gross, president of EuropaCorp Television Studios Us.
“By joining forces it strengthens our financing and distribution abilities with the straight-to-series model. We look forward to working closely with David and Quan and producing successful event television together.”
Slingshot Global Media recently announced a set of television projects with Keanu Reeves (pictured) – Rain and New Angeles – in addition to a new series with Blumhouse...
- 10/7/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Los Angeles-based Slingshot Global Media, which launched in February in association with the busy Tpg Growth, has signed a first-look deal with Brian McGreevy, Lee Shipman and Philipp Meyer’s new production company.n
El Jefe will also be based in Los Angels and aims to target projects that will transition acclaimed novellists into creators of scripted television.
“McGreevy, Shipman, and Meyer are talented writers who have proven themselves as entrepreneurial producers,” said Slingshot Global Media CEO David Ellender. “We can’t wait to begin working together to develop television shows that appeal to today’s audience.”
El Jefe has already optioned two major novels under the deal: American Rust, Meyer’s debut that centres on a troubled Pennsylvania police chief, and Vanished, Wil S Hylton’s tale of the 60-year search for Us bombers who went missing in WWII.
“In forming this company, we set out to do something groundbreaking and knew that our ambitions would best...
El Jefe will also be based in Los Angels and aims to target projects that will transition acclaimed novellists into creators of scripted television.
“McGreevy, Shipman, and Meyer are talented writers who have proven themselves as entrepreneurial producers,” said Slingshot Global Media CEO David Ellender. “We can’t wait to begin working together to develop television shows that appeal to today’s audience.”
El Jefe has already optioned two major novels under the deal: American Rust, Meyer’s debut that centres on a troubled Pennsylvania police chief, and Vanished, Wil S Hylton’s tale of the 60-year search for Us bombers who went missing in WWII.
“In forming this company, we set out to do something groundbreaking and knew that our ambitions would best...
- 9/3/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Keanu Reeves is the latest movie star to set his sights on the small screen. The "47 Ronin" star is taking on his first major TV role with an adaptation of Barry Eisler's bestselling "Rain" book series, distributor and executive-producer Slingshot Global Media announced today. Reeves will produce and star in the project, a "globetrotting action drama" series centering on John Rain, a half-Japanese, half-American assassin who specializes in executing hits that make death look accidental. Unsurprisingly, Rain's chosen profession also serves as a barrier to forming close personal connections - a tension that will undoubtedly serve as a thematic crux of the new series. “As a huge fan of Barry’s work, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to bring his iconic character and incredible world to life,” said Reeves in a statement. “I’m looking forward to partnering with Slingshot on my first series, and reteaming with [producers] Chad...
- 8/18/2014
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
Whoa: Keanu Reeves is moving into television by starring in and producing the new action-drama “Rain.” The series, from Slingshot Global Media, is based on the book series by Barry Eisler. It is the first show from Slingshot Global Media, which veteran TV executive David Ellender launched in February though a partnership with financier Tpg Growth. Also read: Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves’ ‘Devil's Advocate’ Rebooted by NBC The company started out with the aim of developing and producing shows for the multi-platform U.S. TV market. Deadline first reported the series, which was confirmed by TheWrap.
- 8/18/2014
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Veteran scripted development executive Quan Phung has joined Slingshot Global Media, the Los Angeles-based independent television studio former FremantleMedia International CEO David Ellender launched in February with the backing of private investment firm Tpg. For the past over five years, Phung was president of Bluegrass Television, the TV arm of Scott Stuber’s Bluegrass Film & Television, through the first-look deal the company had at Universal Television. Bluegrass is staying in the TV business as an independent company. Phung will serve as president of scripted television for Slingshot, overseeing development and production of comedy, drama series and limited-run event series for the U.S. market as well as “globally-appealing” straight-to-series projects through co-financing, co-production, and pre-sale deals. “By being nimble and quick to adapt to the evolving distribution environment, we can connect talented storytellers to a global TV audience seeking compelling original content,” Phung said. He previously served as Svp, Creative...
- 4/2/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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