“Jersey Shore” star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is entering the true crime space with “Statute of Limitations,” TheWrap has exclusively learned.
Co-produced by FilmRise and Grinning Dog Entertainment, the series is described as a “light-hearted” take on the true crime genre. Hosted by Sorrentino, “Statute of Limitations” follows everyday people who have committed non-violent crimes where — title drop — the statute of limitations have passed, allowing them to speak openly about how they evaded the law. Watch the first trailer for the series above.
“This one-of-a-kind series features crimes openly discussed by people who ‘got away with it’ coupled together with series host Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino’s unique style of humor that brings a light heartedness to a normally dark genre,” FilmRise senior vice president of acquisitions and co-productions Max Einhorn said in a press release. “That combination along with Mike’s highly engaged global fan base will help deliver big audiences for the series.
Co-produced by FilmRise and Grinning Dog Entertainment, the series is described as a “light-hearted” take on the true crime genre. Hosted by Sorrentino, “Statute of Limitations” follows everyday people who have committed non-violent crimes where — title drop — the statute of limitations have passed, allowing them to speak openly about how they evaded the law. Watch the first trailer for the series above.
“This one-of-a-kind series features crimes openly discussed by people who ‘got away with it’ coupled together with series host Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino’s unique style of humor that brings a light heartedness to a normally dark genre,” FilmRise senior vice president of acquisitions and co-productions Max Einhorn said in a press release. “That combination along with Mike’s highly engaged global fan base will help deliver big audiences for the series.
- 6/26/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
With hundreds of series, movies, and live TV channels, there is no shortage of things to watch on Plex. And just when you think you’ve gotten to the end of the list, they’ll surprise you with even more content.
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The service has just added eight new free ad-supported TV (Fast) channels to its collection, including channels for “Great British Menu” and Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Kitchen Nightmares,” aspireTV Life, and the return of its Mech+ science, robotics, and engineering channel.
The eight new channels join Plex’s expansive catalog of over 300 channels, including the 25 new channels that were just added at the end of May. Those additions included “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “Unsolved Mysteries,” a British TV channel that includes Britcom favorites such as “Doc Martin,” and many others.
The new channels available to stream now on Plex include:
Great British Menu: Cookery competition.
Watch Now $0+ / month plex.tv
The service has just added eight new free ad-supported TV (Fast) channels to its collection, including channels for “Great British Menu” and Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Kitchen Nightmares,” aspireTV Life, and the return of its Mech+ science, robotics, and engineering channel.
The eight new channels join Plex’s expansive catalog of over 300 channels, including the 25 new channels that were just added at the end of May. Those additions included “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “Unsolved Mysteries,” a British TV channel that includes Britcom favorites such as “Doc Martin,” and many others.
The new channels available to stream now on Plex include:
Great British Menu: Cookery competition.
- 6/9/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
FilmRise, a company that is best known for distributing free ad-supported TV (Fast) channels to a myriad of other platforms, is deciding to keep its latest offering in-house. The company is launching a new direct-to-consumer (Dtc) streaming app called “FilmRise For Her,” which carries content that the company has specially curated for women including rom-coms, true crime, and much more.
Highlights of the streamer’s selection include the late Doris Roberts and Andy Griffith in “Play the Game” (2009), where Griffith’s widower learns the art of seduction from his grandson, “And Then Came Love” (2007) starring Vanessa Williams, and a new favorite, “Love in Bloom” (2022) set in a gorgeous mountain retreat with ever-so-many delightful opportunities for romantic misunderstandings.
There will also be a wide selection of true crime content on the new app. In particular, viewers can binge FilmRise Originals like “Bloodline Detectives Hosted by Nancy Grace” which explores the power...
Highlights of the streamer’s selection include the late Doris Roberts and Andy Griffith in “Play the Game” (2009), where Griffith’s widower learns the art of seduction from his grandson, “And Then Came Love” (2007) starring Vanessa Williams, and a new favorite, “Love in Bloom” (2022) set in a gorgeous mountain retreat with ever-so-many delightful opportunities for romantic misunderstandings.
There will also be a wide selection of true crime content on the new app. In particular, viewers can binge FilmRise Originals like “Bloodline Detectives Hosted by Nancy Grace” which explores the power...
- 3/21/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Nancy Grace’s ‘Bloodline Detectives’ Set For Season Three
Exclusive: A third season of FilmRise’s Bloodline Detectives Hosted by Nancy Grace is in the works. The show, which is produced by Peninsula Television in association with Sky Studios, is hosted by the renowned former prosecutor and explores familial DNA search and testing used to uncover elusive criminals. Production will begin later this month and the show will air several months later. Max Einhorn, FilmRise VP of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, said “we knew that when we moved into producing our own original content, this was the genre to build upon,” adding: “Once we had Nancy Grace onboard, there was no doubt in our minds that this program was going to be a major draw for the true-crime fan.” Grace is also an exec producer alongside John Terenzio. Grace hosted Hln’s Nancy Grace celeb news show from 2005 to 2016 and Court TV...
Exclusive: A third season of FilmRise’s Bloodline Detectives Hosted by Nancy Grace is in the works. The show, which is produced by Peninsula Television in association with Sky Studios, is hosted by the renowned former prosecutor and explores familial DNA search and testing used to uncover elusive criminals. Production will begin later this month and the show will air several months later. Max Einhorn, FilmRise VP of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, said “we knew that when we moved into producing our own original content, this was the genre to build upon,” adding: “Once we had Nancy Grace onboard, there was no doubt in our minds that this program was going to be a major draw for the true-crime fan.” Grace is also an exec producer alongside John Terenzio. Grace hosted Hln’s Nancy Grace celeb news show from 2005 to 2016 and Court TV...
- 6/17/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, has acquired the North American rights to a large swath of Japanese anime titles, headlined by more than episodes of the “Yu- Gi-Oh!” franchise.
The deal with Konami Cross Media NY, part of Japan’s Konami Group, grants AVOD streaming rights for the FilmRise Streaming Network, including apps and free ad-supported TV (Fast) channels.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is based on the manga series that inspired a trading card game played with monsters, spells, and traps, several video games, and a television series.
“This iconic Japanese property will be featured alongside other beloved anime content, on our FilmRise Anime channel a growing new destination for North American anime fans,” said Max Einhorn, FilmRise’s SVP of acquisitions and co-production.
The video streaming package includes 808 episodes of the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” TV series in English, and 541 dubbed in Spanish. It includes “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters...
The deal with Konami Cross Media NY, part of Japan’s Konami Group, grants AVOD streaming rights for the FilmRise Streaming Network, including apps and free ad-supported TV (Fast) channels.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is based on the manga series that inspired a trading card game played with monsters, spells, and traps, several video games, and a television series.
“This iconic Japanese property will be featured alongside other beloved anime content, on our FilmRise Anime channel a growing new destination for North American anime fans,” said Max Einhorn, FilmRise’s SVP of acquisitions and co-production.
The video streaming package includes 808 episodes of the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” TV series in English, and 541 dubbed in Spanish. It includes “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters...
- 4/12/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Lifetime has given a green light to The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story, its latest ripped from the headlines original movie, starring Tom Everett Scott (13 Reasons Why), Anwen O’Driscoll (Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story) and Charisma Carpenter (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) from executive producer Nancy Grace.
The Good Father is based on the true story of Dr. Martin MacNeill, a Utah doctor whose true nature behind his seemingly perfect persona came to light after the death of his wife. Scott stars as Dr. MacNeill; Carpenter plays his wife, Michele. O’Driscoll portrays his daughter, Alexis who idolized McNeill until she began questioning the circumstances of her mother’s death. The movie will debut this fall on Lifetime.
Based on actual events, The Good Father tells the story of Dr. MacNeill (Scott) and the incredible life he led with his former beauty queen wife, Michele (Carpenter) and their eight children.
The Good Father is based on the true story of Dr. Martin MacNeill, a Utah doctor whose true nature behind his seemingly perfect persona came to light after the death of his wife. Scott stars as Dr. MacNeill; Carpenter plays his wife, Michele. O’Driscoll portrays his daughter, Alexis who idolized McNeill until she began questioning the circumstances of her mother’s death. The movie will debut this fall on Lifetime.
Based on actual events, The Good Father tells the story of Dr. MacNeill (Scott) and the incredible life he led with his former beauty queen wife, Michele (Carpenter) and their eight children.
- 8/5/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Brandon Evans, who has produced and financed movies including the Pablo Schreiber comedy Big Bear, the Pedro Pascal-starrer Bloodsucking Bastards, is teaming with international true crime producer Peninsula Television to launch Brick Lane Pictures.
Brick Lane will focus on developing international film and TV co-productions and contemporary themed dramas for the theatrical, streaming and broadcasting markets. It will be based in Dublin and Los Angeles.
The Ireland-born Evans will serve as president, CEO and partner in Brick Lane, which already has a robust film development slate that includes My Dad’s A Famous Movie Star, with producing partner Steve Waterman; Lion’s Den, with producing partners Todd and Grant Slater of Slater Brothers Entertainment and director Jesse V. Johnson; and The Threeway, with director Michael Downing.
The company said a TV drama series is also in advanced development, with more details coming soon.
“As an Irishman it’s great...
Brick Lane will focus on developing international film and TV co-productions and contemporary themed dramas for the theatrical, streaming and broadcasting markets. It will be based in Dublin and Los Angeles.
The Ireland-born Evans will serve as president, CEO and partner in Brick Lane, which already has a robust film development slate that includes My Dad’s A Famous Movie Star, with producing partner Steve Waterman; Lion’s Den, with producing partners Todd and Grant Slater of Slater Brothers Entertainment and director Jesse V. Johnson; and The Threeway, with director Michael Downing.
The company said a TV drama series is also in advanced development, with more details coming soon.
“As an Irishman it’s great...
- 7/28/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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