Ingenious Media backs initial film slate.
Industry veterans Dominic Ianno, John Baldecchi, Alex Dundas and Griffin Gmelich have launched Roundtable Entertainment, a multi-genre content creator and multi-platform production company.
Klingenstein Fields Advisors leads the first round of investment and Ingenious Media is backing the company’s initial film slate which includes Sacrament directed by Gary Fleder froma script by P.G. Cuschieri about a former operative who travels to Mexico to exact revenge on the drug cartel which murdered his son.
Ianno, a former head or partner at Team Whistle, Indomitable Entertainment and Outlaw Productions who has served as executive producer...
Industry veterans Dominic Ianno, John Baldecchi, Alex Dundas and Griffin Gmelich have launched Roundtable Entertainment, a multi-genre content creator and multi-platform production company.
Klingenstein Fields Advisors leads the first round of investment and Ingenious Media is backing the company’s initial film slate which includes Sacrament directed by Gary Fleder froma script by P.G. Cuschieri about a former operative who travels to Mexico to exact revenge on the drug cartel which murdered his son.
Ianno, a former head or partner at Team Whistle, Indomitable Entertainment and Outlaw Productions who has served as executive producer...
- 2/3/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The Television Academy announced Friday six new appointments to its executive committee.
Among them are: Emmy winning and Oscar nominated director, writer and producer Ava DuVernay; HBO programming president Casey Bloys; former president of Viacom’s music and entertainment group, Doug Herzog; Universal Television president Pearlena Igbokwe; AMC Networks and AMC Studios president David Madden; and Lisa Nishimura, vice president of documentary and comedy programming at Netflix.
The group are tasked to work closely with TV Academy officers and its board of governors to shape the organization’s direction during the 2019 term.
Also Read: Is Somebody Going to Take the Fall for This Year's Oscars Fiascos?
“We are privileged to have the collective expertise, insights and resources of these visionary executives guiding us through what promises to be another extraordinary time of expansion and innovation in our industry,” said TV academy chairman and CEO Frank Scherma in a statement Friday.
Among them are: Emmy winning and Oscar nominated director, writer and producer Ava DuVernay; HBO programming president Casey Bloys; former president of Viacom’s music and entertainment group, Doug Herzog; Universal Television president Pearlena Igbokwe; AMC Networks and AMC Studios president David Madden; and Lisa Nishimura, vice president of documentary and comedy programming at Netflix.
The group are tasked to work closely with TV Academy officers and its board of governors to shape the organization’s direction during the 2019 term.
Also Read: Is Somebody Going to Take the Fall for This Year's Oscars Fiascos?
“We are privileged to have the collective expertise, insights and resources of these visionary executives guiding us through what promises to be another extraordinary time of expansion and innovation in our industry,” said TV academy chairman and CEO Frank Scherma in a statement Friday.
- 2/22/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Ava DuVernay is among the six notable industry figures who have been appointed to the Television Academy’s executive committee by new chairman/CEO Frank Scherma.
DuVernay, whose recent TV credits include the documentary “13th” and drama “Queen Sugar,” will be joined on the committee by HBO programming president Casey Bloys; former Viacom Music and Entertainment group president Doug Herzog; Universal TV president Pearlena Igbokwe; AMC Networks and AMC Studios programming president David Madden; and Lisa Nishimura, Netflix’s vice president of original documentary and comedy programming.
“We are privileged to have the collective expertise, insights and resources of these visionary executives guiding us through what promises to be another extraordinary time of expansion and innovation in our industry,” said Scherma. “Their leadership provides relevancy and will be vital to ensuring the Television Academy is at the forefront of the industry’s remarkable evolution.”
The...
DuVernay, whose recent TV credits include the documentary “13th” and drama “Queen Sugar,” will be joined on the committee by HBO programming president Casey Bloys; former Viacom Music and Entertainment group president Doug Herzog; Universal TV president Pearlena Igbokwe; AMC Networks and AMC Studios programming president David Madden; and Lisa Nishimura, Netflix’s vice president of original documentary and comedy programming.
“We are privileged to have the collective expertise, insights and resources of these visionary executives guiding us through what promises to be another extraordinary time of expansion and innovation in our industry,” said Scherma. “Their leadership provides relevancy and will be vital to ensuring the Television Academy is at the forefront of the industry’s remarkable evolution.”
The...
- 2/22/2019
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Six television thought leaders have been named as the Chair’s Appointees to the Television Academy Executive Committee. The new group will work closely with the Television Academy’s officers and board of governors to guide and shape the direction of the Academy for the 2019 term, according to the announcement by Frank Scherma, chairman and CEO of the Television Academy.
“We are privileged to have the collective expertise, insights and resources of these visionary executives guiding us through what promises to be another extraordinary time of expansion and innovation in our industry,” said Scherma. “Their leadership provides relevancy and will be vital to ensuring the Television Academy is at the forefront of the industry’s remarkable evolution.”
Scherma’s executive committee appointees are:
Casey Bloys: As President, HBO Programming, he oversees all of HBO and Cinemax’s programming efforts including scripted series, late night, documentaries, HBO sports and HBO films.
“We are privileged to have the collective expertise, insights and resources of these visionary executives guiding us through what promises to be another extraordinary time of expansion and innovation in our industry,” said Scherma. “Their leadership provides relevancy and will be vital to ensuring the Television Academy is at the forefront of the industry’s remarkable evolution.”
Scherma’s executive committee appointees are:
Casey Bloys: As President, HBO Programming, he oversees all of HBO and Cinemax’s programming efforts including scripted series, late night, documentaries, HBO sports and HBO films.
- 2/22/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The Television Academy has named Frank Scherma chairman and CEO. Co-founder and president of RadicalMedia, Scherma replaces Hayma Washington, who — as Variety reported exclusively last month — is stepping down after one term as head of the organization.
“As our industry continues to evolve faster than ever, I am committed to ensuring that the Television Academy is at the forefront of this growth,” Scherma said. “Television is more exciting than ever, and I look forward to the new adventures and challenges we will face. I’m excited and humbled to take up this mantle.”
Scherma’s two-year term as head of the organization, which oversees the Primetime Emmy Awards, begins Jan. 1. He is a longtime member of the Academy’s leadership, and served most recently as vice-chair of the board of governors. Previously he served as second vice chair for the board of governors, as well as commercials peer group governor.
“As our industry continues to evolve faster than ever, I am committed to ensuring that the Television Academy is at the forefront of this growth,” Scherma said. “Television is more exciting than ever, and I look forward to the new adventures and challenges we will face. I’m excited and humbled to take up this mantle.”
Scherma’s two-year term as head of the organization, which oversees the Primetime Emmy Awards, begins Jan. 1. He is a longtime member of the Academy’s leadership, and served most recently as vice-chair of the board of governors. Previously he served as second vice chair for the board of governors, as well as commercials peer group governor.
- 11/16/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
The Television Academy’s board of governors has voted vice chairman Frank Scherma to become its new chairman and CEO, a post he will take over from the outgoing Hayma Washington. The election was held Thursday night at a board meeting at which the TV Academy’s annual officer elections were also held.
Scherma, the president of RadicalMedia whose producer credits include music documentaries, Errol Morris’ The Fog of War, Broadway’s Shrek the Musical and IFC TV’s Stan Against Evil, was the lone candidate to step forward by the deadline when Washington said in October he would not seek a second term. Washington was the first African-American leader in the organization’s 70-year history.
The incoming chairman will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2019. Additional incoming officers elected Thursday include Steve Venezia, Vice Chair; Tim Gibbons, Second Vice Chair; Sharon Lieblein, Secretary; Allison Binder, Treasurer; and Mitch Waldow,...
Scherma, the president of RadicalMedia whose producer credits include music documentaries, Errol Morris’ The Fog of War, Broadway’s Shrek the Musical and IFC TV’s Stan Against Evil, was the lone candidate to step forward by the deadline when Washington said in October he would not seek a second term. Washington was the first African-American leader in the organization’s 70-year history.
The incoming chairman will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2019. Additional incoming officers elected Thursday include Steve Venezia, Vice Chair; Tim Gibbons, Second Vice Chair; Sharon Lieblein, Secretary; Allison Binder, Treasurer; and Mitch Waldow,...
- 11/16/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Entertainment executive Frank Scherma has been elected as the Television Academy’s new chairman and CEO, the organization announced Friday. The Academy also announced newly elected members of its board of directors who, like Scherma, will serve a two year term ending Dec. 31, 2020.
Scherma is president and cofounder of global production studio RadicalMedia, which has produced a range of projects including commercials, feature films, television, music programming, graphic, interactive design and Vr content. Past RadicalMedia projects include “The Fog of War,” the pilot episode of “Mad Men,” National Geographic’s “Mars,” and “Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru.” Scherma and Radical media have won Emmys, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, Grammys, Webbys, The Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Communication Design, and two Palme d’Ors.
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Scherma most recently served as Vice Chair...
Scherma is president and cofounder of global production studio RadicalMedia, which has produced a range of projects including commercials, feature films, television, music programming, graphic, interactive design and Vr content. Past RadicalMedia projects include “The Fog of War,” the pilot episode of “Mad Men,” National Geographic’s “Mars,” and “Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru.” Scherma and Radical media have won Emmys, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, Grammys, Webbys, The Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Communication Design, and two Palme d’Ors.
Also Read: 'Marvelous Mrs Maisel': Amazon Sets Season 2 Premiere Date for Rachel Brosnahan Comedy (Video)
Scherma most recently served as Vice Chair...
- 11/16/2018
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The Producers Guild of America unveiled a new wave of participants for its 10th annual Produced By Conference next month. Among those added to the lineup are Dear White People producer Stephanie Allain, Bridesmaids director-producer Paul Feig, Fast and the Furious producer Neal H. Moritz along with Ian Bryce, Donald DeLine, Tracey Edmonds, Lucy Fisher, Lynette Howell Taylor, James F. Lopez, Chris Moore, Ronald D. Moore, Mary Parent, Stacy Rukeyser, Doug Wick and more.
The event is set for June 9-10 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.
In addition to a roster of speakers, the event will include Mentor Roundtables on June 9 which allow attendees a chance to ask questions about their own projects in development and learn in a more personalized, intimate setting with real one-on-one feedback (side note: no pitching allowed in these roundtables). The event will also feature the second annual “Producers Mashup” on June 10. The session...
The event is set for June 9-10 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.
In addition to a roster of speakers, the event will include Mentor Roundtables on June 9 which allow attendees a chance to ask questions about their own projects in development and learn in a more personalized, intimate setting with real one-on-one feedback (side note: no pitching allowed in these roundtables). The event will also feature the second annual “Producers Mashup” on June 10. The session...
- 5/14/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for The Joey Mac Project. The eight-episode comedy series is set to air on Pop Television, and the casting for the series has now been set. Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy will help Joey McIntyre bring this series to life.Pop released a statement sharing the latest casting news for this new series. Check that out below.Boy band heartthrob and all-around performer Joey McIntyre is in the spotlight again, as Pop, T Group Productions and partner CBS Television Studios have begun production in Los Angeles on the upcoming eight-episode scripted television comedy series, The Joey Mac Project. The series is executive produced by Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy and Joey McIntyre, along with Tim Gibbons ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), Paul Greenberg ("Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris") and Jenny Daly ("Storage Hunters").The Joey Mac Project stars Joey...
- 10/23/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Pop has given a series order to The Joey Mac Project, a scripted comedy series starring New Kids on the Block’ alum Joey McIntyre. The project, which had been in development at the network for over a year, has received an 8-episode order. It is executive produced by McIntyre, his NKotB bandmate Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy, Tim Gibbons (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Paul Greenberg (Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris) and Jenny Daly (Storage Hunters). As part of the…...
- 7/31/2016
- Deadline TV
New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre is set to play an exaggerated version of himself on Pop’s “The Joey Mac Project.” The original series is inspired by the singer’s real life, as the grown-up boy band member tries to break into acting. Pop has ordered eight episodes of the half-hour comedy, which is executive produced by McIntyre along fellow “New Kid” Donnie Wahlberg. Jenny McCarthy, Tim Gibbons (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Paul Greenberg (“Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris“) and Jenny Daly (“Storage Hunters,” “Hollywood and Football”) will also exec produce. Also Read: Dana Gould Rips...
- 7/31/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The concept for the new IFC comedy "Gigi Does It" is easy to explain, but also bizarre: A feisty Boca Raton grandmother gets a new lease on life. She also happens to be played by 37-year-old actor David Krumholtz, who normally you'd recognize from projects ranging from "Addams Family Values" to the CBS procedural "Numb3rs"... except he's playing Gigi with the help of pounds of prosthetic makeup. Read More: Review: 'The Spoils Before Dying' Is Two Pounds of Fun In a Three-Pound Bag Produced by Krumholtz, Ricky Mabe and Tim Gibbons, "Gigi Does It" was originally inspired by a project Mabe created that featured web videos of Krumholtz in character. For the series, Krumholtz depicts Gigi in a new phase of her life. Now comfortably wealthy following an inheritance from her husband, she decides to cut loose and explore the world on her terms. Becoming Gigi required four-and-a-half...
- 10/1/2015
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
PGA elects Gary Lucchesi and Lori McCreary presidents
The pair succeeds outgoing incumbents Mark Gordon and Hawk Koch, who served as president since 2010.
Other newly PGA national officers include: vp’s of motion pictures David Friendly and Lydia Dean Pilcher; vp’s of television Tim Gibbons and Jason Katims; treasurer Christina Lee Storm and vp PGA East Region Peter Saraf.
“We are extremely honoured and excited to begin this new chapter with the Producers Guild,” said McCreary and Lucchesi. “We have seen numerous positive changes over the past four years as a result of the hard work of our presidents, the PGA National Board and its committee members.”
Lucchesi has served as the PGA’s vp of motion pictures for the past four years and co-chaired the Produced By Conference for the past four years.
McCreary served as the PGA’s National treasurer for the past two years and co-chaired the 2014 PGA Awards with Michael De Luca.
The pair succeeds outgoing incumbents Mark Gordon and Hawk Koch, who served as president since 2010.
Other newly PGA national officers include: vp’s of motion pictures David Friendly and Lydia Dean Pilcher; vp’s of television Tim Gibbons and Jason Katims; treasurer Christina Lee Storm and vp PGA East Region Peter Saraf.
“We are extremely honoured and excited to begin this new chapter with the Producers Guild,” said McCreary and Lucchesi. “We have seen numerous positive changes over the past four years as a result of the hard work of our presidents, the PGA National Board and its committee members.”
Lucchesi has served as the PGA’s vp of motion pictures for the past four years and co-chaired the Produced By Conference for the past four years.
McCreary served as the PGA’s National treasurer for the past two years and co-chaired the 2014 PGA Awards with Michael De Luca.
- 6/8/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today its 2014 National Board and officer election results, which were shared during the Guild’s annual General Membership Meeting tonight on the Warner Bros. Studios lot. The Producers Guild elected Gary Lucchesi and Lori McCreary as Presidents. Other newly PGA national officers include: Vice Presidents of Motion Pictures David Friendly and Lydia Dean Pilcher; Vice Presidents of Television Tim Gibbons and Jason Katims; Treasurer Christina Lee Storm, and Vice President PGA East Region Peter Saraf.
Outgoing PGA Presidents Mark Gordon and Hawk Koch, who served since 2010, received special recognition at the meeting for their unwavering service to the Producers Guild over the years, including their seminal advocacy on behalf of the Guild’s credit certification, the Producers Mark.
“We are extremely honored and excited to begin this new chapter with the Producers Guild,” said McCreary and Lucchesi. “We have seen numerous positive changes...
Outgoing PGA Presidents Mark Gordon and Hawk Koch, who served since 2010, received special recognition at the meeting for their unwavering service to the Producers Guild over the years, including their seminal advocacy on behalf of the Guild’s credit certification, the Producers Mark.
“We are extremely honored and excited to begin this new chapter with the Producers Guild,” said McCreary and Lucchesi. “We have seen numerous positive changes...
- 6/8/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today its 2014 National Board and officer election results, which were shared during the Guild’s annual General Membership Meeting tonight on the Warner Bros. Studios lot. The Producers Guild elected Gary Lucchesi and Lori McCreary as Presidents. Other newly PGA national officers include: Vice Presidents of Motion Pictures David Friendly and Lydia Dean Pilcher; Vice Presidents of Television Tim Gibbons and Jason Katims; Treasurer Christina Lee Storm, and Vice President PGA East Region Peter Saraf. Outgoing PGA Presidents Mark Gordon and Hawk Koch, who served since 2010, received special recognition at the meeting for their unwavering service to the Producers Guild over the years, including their seminal advocacy on behalf of the Guild’s credit certification, the Producers Mark. “We are extremely honored and excited to begin this new chapter with the Producers Guild,” said McCreary and Lucchesi. “We have seen numerous positive changes...
- 6/8/2014
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) elected Gary Lucchesi and Lori McCreary as presidents on Saturday, and unveiled six other new national officers. Additional appointed posts include Vice Presidents of Motion Pictures David Friendly and Lydia Dean Pilcher, Vice Presidents of Television Tim Gibbons (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and Jason Katims (“Parenthood”), Treasurer Christina Lee Storm and Vice President, PGA East Region, Peter Saraf. Outgoing PGA Presidents Mark Gordon and Hawk Koch, who served since 2010, received special recognition at the annual general membership meeting. Also read: Producers Guild Sets Date for 2015 PGA Awards “We are extremely honored and excited to begin...
- 6/8/2014
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Gary Lucchesi and Lori McCreary have been elected presidents of the Producers Guild of America. Results of the annual election were announced tonight at the guild’s general membership meeting on the Warners lot. Other newly PGA national officers include: vice presidents of motion pictures David Friendly and Lydia Dean Pilcher; vice presidents of television Tim Gibbons and Jason Katims; treasurer Christina Lee Storm, and vice president PGA East Region Peter Saraf. Outgoing PGA Presidents Mark Gordon and Hawk Koch, who served since 2010, received special recognition at the meeting for their service to the PGA over the years, including their advocacy on
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- 6/8/2014
- by Edited by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bet has ordered a 12-episode second season of semi-scripted comedy Real Husbands Of Hollywood. The series, created by Kevin Hart and Chris Spencer, debuted to more than 4 million viewers in January. Labeled the “fakest reality show ever,” Real Husbands of Hollywood features actor/comedian Kevin Hart and his Hollywood pals as they navigate their way through stardom alongside – or in spite of – their famous wives. The cast includes Nick Cannon, husband of Mariah Carey, Boris Kodjoe, husband of actress Nicole Ari Parker, Duane Martin, husband of actress Tisha Campbell-Martin, J. B. Smoove, husband of the songstress Shahidah Omar and Robin Thicke, husband of actress Paula Patton. Also expected to return for Season 2 is Nelly. “When we launched this series in January, we knew our audience would have as much fun watching it as we had making it, and since it has been on the air, fans have voiced on social media that they want more.
- 3/8/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Oh yes it still hurts that Ben Affleck was not given a Best Director Oscar nomination, yet his fantastic film "Argo" continues its ascension to Oscar glory! The film took home the top prize at the Producers Guild of America Awards taking home the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures.
So guess which film will win the Oscar Best Picture? Yup, it will be "Argo!" Why? Well, Hollywood really loves movies about them and "Argo" is about a movie of a fake movie in order to help free some Americans trapped in Iran during the hostage crisis.
And, the PGA award is a significant Academy Awards precursor. Only seven times in 24 years has the PGA winner failed to win a Best Picture Oscar. So "Argo" has a strong chance.
I'm also happy that "Searching for Sugar Man" won the Documentary category, and not so happy...
So guess which film will win the Oscar Best Picture? Yup, it will be "Argo!" Why? Well, Hollywood really loves movies about them and "Argo" is about a movie of a fake movie in order to help free some Americans trapped in Iran during the hostage crisis.
And, the PGA award is a significant Academy Awards precursor. Only seven times in 24 years has the PGA winner failed to win a Best Picture Oscar. So "Argo" has a strong chance.
I'm also happy that "Searching for Sugar Man" won the Documentary category, and not so happy...
- 1/27/2013
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Earlier this week The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced the nominations for their annual awards for theatrical motion picture, animated motion picture and long-form television nominations for the 2013 Producers Guild Awards.
This was an incredible year for films, and most of the movies nominated here deserve to be. Out of all the films listed here, I'd like to see Zero Dark Thirty or Silver Linings Playbook take the top prize for motion picture, Paranorman for animated film, Game of Thrones for TV drama, and Curb Your Enthusiasm for TV Comedy. In case you missed them, here they are! Look them over and let us know what films you'd like to see win!
Ten nominations in the theatrical motion picture category include:
Argo (Warner Bros.)
Beasts of the Southern Wild (Fox Searchlight)
Django Unchained (The Weinstein Company)
Life of Pi (20th Century Fox)
Lincoln (DreamWorks)
Les Misérables (Universal)
Moonrise Kingdom...
This was an incredible year for films, and most of the movies nominated here deserve to be. Out of all the films listed here, I'd like to see Zero Dark Thirty or Silver Linings Playbook take the top prize for motion picture, Paranorman for animated film, Game of Thrones for TV drama, and Curb Your Enthusiasm for TV Comedy. In case you missed them, here they are! Look them over and let us know what films you'd like to see win!
Ten nominations in the theatrical motion picture category include:
Argo (Warner Bros.)
Beasts of the Southern Wild (Fox Searchlight)
Django Unchained (The Weinstein Company)
Life of Pi (20th Century Fox)
Lincoln (DreamWorks)
Les Misérables (Universal)
Moonrise Kingdom...
- 1/5/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has announced the nominees in both motion picture and television for the 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards. "Skyfall" made the cut as one of the nominees of the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures.
Winners will be announced on January 26th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Here's the complete list of nominees (including television); for winners/nominees of other award-giving bodies, click here:
Theatrical Motion Picture Nominees
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
.Argo. (Warner Bros.)
Producers: Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Grant Heslov
.Beasts of the Southern Wild. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Producers: Michael Gottwald, Dan Janvey, Josh Penn
.Django Unchained. (The Weinstein Company)
Producers: Reginald Hudlin, Pilar Savone, Stacey Sher
.Les Misérables. (Universal Pictures)
Producers: Tim Bevan & Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Cameron Mackintosh
.Life of Pi. (Fox 2000 Pictures)
Producers: Ang Lee, Gil Netter,...
Winners will be announced on January 26th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Here's the complete list of nominees (including television); for winners/nominees of other award-giving bodies, click here:
Theatrical Motion Picture Nominees
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
.Argo. (Warner Bros.)
Producers: Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Grant Heslov
.Beasts of the Southern Wild. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Producers: Michael Gottwald, Dan Janvey, Josh Penn
.Django Unchained. (The Weinstein Company)
Producers: Reginald Hudlin, Pilar Savone, Stacey Sher
.Les Misérables. (Universal Pictures)
Producers: Tim Bevan & Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Cameron Mackintosh
.Life of Pi. (Fox 2000 Pictures)
Producers: Ang Lee, Gil Netter,...
- 1/2/2013
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The Producers Guild of America has announced its nominations for best productions of the year, in what is often looked to as an indicator for how the Academy Awards may go.
The guild selected 10 films — most of them common guesses for the group that could make up the Oscar list of the best films of 2012: Argo, Lincoln, Les Misérables, among others.
The one surprise: Skyfall. No 007 film has ever cracked the Best Picture list, but if this nomination is any indication, that could change when the Oscar nods are revealed Jan. 10.
Check out the full list …
The Darryl F. Zanuck...
The guild selected 10 films — most of them common guesses for the group that could make up the Oscar list of the best films of 2012: Argo, Lincoln, Les Misérables, among others.
The one surprise: Skyfall. No 007 film has ever cracked the Best Picture list, but if this nomination is any indication, that could change when the Oscar nods are revealed Jan. 10.
Check out the full list …
The Darryl F. Zanuck...
- 1/2/2013
- by Anthony Breznican
- EW - Inside Movies
Real Husbands Of Hollywood, based on the Real Husbands sketches on the Bet Awards, is set to premiere on Tuesday, January 15 at 10 Pm, followed by new scripted comedy Second Generation Wayans at 10:30. Kevin Hart (recently divorced) is executive producer of the semi-scripted Real Husbands, which follows the surreal lives of the men of Hollywood and their take on things from the husband’s point of view. The Bet series features Nick Cannon, husband of Mariah Carey; Boris Kodjoe, husband of Nicole Ari Parker; Duane Martin, husband of Tisha Campbell-Martin; J.B. Smoove, husband of Shahidah Omar; and Robin Thicke, husband of Paula Patton. Jay Leno, Shaquille O’Neal, Cedric the Entertainer and Nelly are among those scheduled to make guest appearances. Joining Hart as executive producers are Stan Lathan, Ralph Farquhar, Jesse Collins, Tim Gibbons, Chris Spencer, Dave Becky, along with Bet Networks President of Music Programming and Specials Stephen Hill.
- 11/28/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
On Wednesday, the Producers' Guild of America announced the TV and digital nominees for the 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards. The winners will be announced in a ceremony on January 26, 2013 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. In addition to the nominees listed below, the PGA will present special honors to Bob and Harvey Weinstein, J.J. Abrams, and Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
The Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama:
"Breaking Bad" (AMC) Producers: Melissa Bernstein, Sam Catlin, Bryan Cranston, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Mark Johnson, Stewart Lyons, Michelle MacLaren, George Mastras, Diane Mercer, Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett
"Downton Abbey" (PBS) Producers: Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge
"Game of Thrones" (HBO) Producers: David Benioff, Bernadette Caulfield, Frank Doelger, Carolyn Strauss, D.B. Weiss
"Homeland" (Showtime) Producers: Henry Bromell, Alexander Cary, Michael Cuesta, Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Chip Johannessen, Michael Klick, Meredith Stiehm
"Mad Men" (AMC) Producers: Jon Hamm,...
The Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama:
"Breaking Bad" (AMC) Producers: Melissa Bernstein, Sam Catlin, Bryan Cranston, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Mark Johnson, Stewart Lyons, Michelle MacLaren, George Mastras, Diane Mercer, Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett
"Downton Abbey" (PBS) Producers: Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge
"Game of Thrones" (HBO) Producers: David Benioff, Bernadette Caulfield, Frank Doelger, Carolyn Strauss, D.B. Weiss
"Homeland" (Showtime) Producers: Henry Bromell, Alexander Cary, Michael Cuesta, Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Chip Johannessen, Michael Klick, Meredith Stiehm
"Mad Men" (AMC) Producers: Jon Hamm,...
- 11/28/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
HBO’s Game of Thrones, Showtime’s Homeland, CBS’ Big Bang Theory and FX’s Louie were among the nominees in the top categories for the annual Producers Guild of America awards.
There’s a lot of overlap here with the 2012 Emmy award nominations, with a few exceptions: HBO’s Boardwalk Empire missed landing a slot for best drama series (there were six Emmy nominees and five for PGA). While on the comedy side, HBO’s Girls and Veep weren’t nominated, but Louie was. If you’re wondering why Comedy Central’s Emmy favorite The Daily Show with Jon Stewart...
There’s a lot of overlap here with the 2012 Emmy award nominations, with a few exceptions: HBO’s Boardwalk Empire missed landing a slot for best drama series (there were six Emmy nominees and five for PGA). While on the comedy side, HBO’s Girls and Veep weren’t nominated, but Louie was. If you’re wondering why Comedy Central’s Emmy favorite The Daily Show with Jon Stewart...
- 11/28/2012
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
Based on an "an insanely funny sketch" that aired during the 2011 Bet Awards, the upcoming new Bet series, The Real Husbands of Hollywood, will skewer the immensely popular Real Housewives reality TV franchise. The primetime series will star Kevin Hart, Robin Thicke, J.B. Smoove, Boris Kodjoe, and Duane Martin, and will include both scripted and improvised dialogue. Stan Lathan is directing, with 10 episodes on order. Ralph Farquhar (the series showrunner) will exec produce with Hart, Tim Gibbons, Dave Becky, Stan Lathan and Jessie Collins. A sneak peak at the new series surfaced over the weekend, and its embedded below. I wonder how...
- 9/10/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Hollywood Gives Back: The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2011 were announced tonight during the 64th Annual DGA Awards Dinner at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles. Michel Hazanavicius won the DGA?s Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for The Artist.
Following the welcome by DGA President Taylor Hackford to an audience of more than 1,600 guests, director/producer/actor Kelsey Grammer hosted the ceremony.
Presenters included (in alphabetical order): DGA Secretary-Treasurer Michael Apted; Kathy Bates (Midnight in Paris); Berenice Bejo (The Artist); George Clooney (The Descendants); Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad); Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men); Laura Dern (Enlightened); Jean Dujardin (The Artist); DGA President Taylor Hackford; 2010 DGA Feature Film Award winner Tom Hooper (The King?s Speech); Stana Katic (Castle); Ben Kingsley (Hugo); Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy); Kathleen Robertson (Boss); Octavia Spencer...
Following the welcome by DGA President Taylor Hackford to an audience of more than 1,600 guests, director/producer/actor Kelsey Grammer hosted the ceremony.
Presenters included (in alphabetical order): DGA Secretary-Treasurer Michael Apted; Kathy Bates (Midnight in Paris); Berenice Bejo (The Artist); George Clooney (The Descendants); Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad); Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men); Laura Dern (Enlightened); Jean Dujardin (The Artist); DGA President Taylor Hackford; 2010 DGA Feature Film Award winner Tom Hooper (The King?s Speech); Stana Katic (Castle); Ben Kingsley (Hugo); Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy); Kathleen Robertson (Boss); Octavia Spencer...
- 1/29/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
"The Social Network's" climb to Oscar victory was put to a halt by the Producers Guild, giving its much-coveted Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures to Tom Hooper's "The King's Speech!" (Full list of PGA Awards nominees and winners below)
Thus, making this one of the most unpredictable Oscars in recent years. Will the unclear antagonists and protagonists of "The Social Network" triumph over the "against all odds" story of "The King's Speech"?
Keep in mind that PGA has a better simulation of Oscar process (ten-picture slate, preferential ballot system) but still, taking the last ten years into account, PGA has matched only six out of the ten Best Picture Oscars.
In 2000, "Gladiator" won both Oscars and PGA, but 2001, PGA picked "Moulin Rouge!" but the Oscar went to "A Beautiful Mind."
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In 2002, both Oscars and PGA chose "Chicago," and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King...
Thus, making this one of the most unpredictable Oscars in recent years. Will the unclear antagonists and protagonists of "The Social Network" triumph over the "against all odds" story of "The King's Speech"?
Keep in mind that PGA has a better simulation of Oscar process (ten-picture slate, preferential ballot system) but still, taking the last ten years into account, PGA has matched only six out of the ten Best Picture Oscars.
In 2000, "Gladiator" won both Oscars and PGA, but 2001, PGA picked "Moulin Rouge!" but the Oscar went to "A Beautiful Mind."
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In 2002, both Oscars and PGA chose "Chicago," and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King...
- 1/24/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
hollywoodnews.com: Today the Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced this year’s winning motion picture and television productions at the 22nd Annual Producers Guild Awards ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
In addition to the competitive awards, the PGA honored several individuals with tribute awards including James Cameron with the 2011 Milestone Award; Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman with the 2011 Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television; Scott Rudin with the 2011 David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Motion Pictures; Laura Ziskin with the Visionary Award; Sean Penn with the 2011 Stanley Kramer Award; and RealD with the 2011 Vanguard Award.
The following is a list of 2011 Producer Guild Awards nominees and winners (in bold and noted with*), listed in alphabetical order by category, along with producers. The producers? names listed for each nominated production are listed in alphabetical order and are not necessarily the proper order of credits.
The theatrical...
In addition to the competitive awards, the PGA honored several individuals with tribute awards including James Cameron with the 2011 Milestone Award; Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman with the 2011 Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television; Scott Rudin with the 2011 David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Motion Pictures; Laura Ziskin with the Visionary Award; Sean Penn with the 2011 Stanley Kramer Award; and RealD with the 2011 Vanguard Award.
The following is a list of 2011 Producer Guild Awards nominees and winners (in bold and noted with*), listed in alphabetical order by category, along with producers. The producers? names listed for each nominated production are listed in alphabetical order and are not necessarily the proper order of credits.
The theatrical...
- 1/23/2011
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Here’s the full rundown of award nominations for the 2011 Producer Guild Awards in Theatrical Motion Picture and Television. See who the producers thought wore the crowd in 2010.
The theatrical motion picture nominees are:
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:
127 Hours
Producers: Danny Boyle, Christian Colson
Black Swan
Producers: Scott Franklin, Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver
Inception
Producers: Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas
The Fighter
Producers: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Mark Wahlberg
The Kids Are All Right
Producers: Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Celine Rattray
The King’S Speech
Producers: Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin
The Social Network
Producers: Dana Brunetti, Ceán Chaffin, Michael De Luca, Scott Rudin
The Town
Producers: Basil Iwanyk, Graham King
Toy Story 3
Producer: Darla K. Anderson
True Grit
Producers: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Scott Rudin
The Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures:
Despicable Me
Producers: John Cohen,...
The theatrical motion picture nominees are:
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:
127 Hours
Producers: Danny Boyle, Christian Colson
Black Swan
Producers: Scott Franklin, Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver
Inception
Producers: Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas
The Fighter
Producers: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Mark Wahlberg
The Kids Are All Right
Producers: Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Celine Rattray
The King’S Speech
Producers: Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gareth Unwin
The Social Network
Producers: Dana Brunetti, Ceán Chaffin, Michael De Luca, Scott Rudin
The Town
Producers: Basil Iwanyk, Graham King
Toy Story 3
Producer: Darla K. Anderson
True Grit
Producers: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Scott Rudin
The Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures:
Despicable Me
Producers: John Cohen,...
- 1/5/2011
- by Alexis James-Whitehead
- BuzzFocus.com
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has announced the television and motion picture nominations for the 2011 Producers Guild Awards. The three motion picture categories include The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures; The Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures; and The Award for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures.
The guild previously announced that James Cameron, Laura Ziskin, Scott Rudin, the producing team of Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and gasp, RealD (!) will receive honorary awards.
The Producers Guild Awards ceremony will be hosted by Judd Apatow and will be held Jan. 22.
Here's the complete list of nominees (Check our Awards Avenue for complete winners/nominees for all award-giving bodies):
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:
127 Hours
Producers: Danny Boyle, Christian Colson
Black Swan
Producers: Scott Franklin, Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver
Inception
Producers: Christopher Nolan,...
The guild previously announced that James Cameron, Laura Ziskin, Scott Rudin, the producing team of Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and gasp, RealD (!) will receive honorary awards.
The Producers Guild Awards ceremony will be hosted by Judd Apatow and will be held Jan. 22.
Here's the complete list of nominees (Check our Awards Avenue for complete winners/nominees for all award-giving bodies):
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:
127 Hours
Producers: Danny Boyle, Christian Colson
Black Swan
Producers: Scott Franklin, Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver
Inception
Producers: Christopher Nolan,...
- 1/4/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Nominees for the 22nd annual Producers Guild Awards were announced this morning, and if you have been paying even the slightest bit of attention during the awards race, you could guess the 10 titles picked for Best Picture, otherwise known as the Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award.
Regular nominees like “The Social Network” and “The King’s Speech” led the list, paired alongside the likes of “127 Hours,” “Black Swan,” “Inception,” “The Fighter,” “The Kids Are All Right,” “The Town,” “Toy Story 3” and “True Grit.”
If there’s a big winner, it’s Ben Affleck’s “The Town,” which also found its way into the Top 10 nominated by the Broadcast Film Critics Association for their Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, which air Friday, Jan. 14. Does this mean it will make the cut when the Academy picks 10 later this year?
The guild previously announced,...
Hollywoodnews.com: Nominees for the 22nd annual Producers Guild Awards were announced this morning, and if you have been paying even the slightest bit of attention during the awards race, you could guess the 10 titles picked for Best Picture, otherwise known as the Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award.
Regular nominees like “The Social Network” and “The King’s Speech” led the list, paired alongside the likes of “127 Hours,” “Black Swan,” “Inception,” “The Fighter,” “The Kids Are All Right,” “The Town,” “Toy Story 3” and “True Grit.”
If there’s a big winner, it’s Ben Affleck’s “The Town,” which also found its way into the Top 10 nominated by the Broadcast Film Critics Association for their Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, which air Friday, Jan. 14. Does this mean it will make the cut when the Academy picks 10 later this year?
The guild previously announced,...
- 1/4/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
Mark Gordon and Hawk Koch have been elected co-presidents of the Producers Guild of America.
Results of the PGA's national board and delegate 2010 election were announced Friday, following the annual General Membership Meeting on the Culver Studios lot.
Other newly PGA national board officers include: vice president of motion pictures Gary Lucchesi; vice president of television Hayma "Screech" Washington; and treasurer Lauren Shuler Donner. Gale Anne Hurd was named recording secretary, which is an appointed post.
Outgoing PGA president Marshall Herskovitz, who served two two-year terms, received special recognition at the meeting for his service to the guild, and was appointed to the post of president emeritus.
"We're extremely honored to have the confidence and support of the Guild membership," Gordon and Koch said. "As co-presidents, we're dedicated to building upon the Guild's 60 year history of serving and empowering the producing community. During our tenure we hope to continue...
Results of the PGA's national board and delegate 2010 election were announced Friday, following the annual General Membership Meeting on the Culver Studios lot.
Other newly PGA national board officers include: vice president of motion pictures Gary Lucchesi; vice president of television Hayma "Screech" Washington; and treasurer Lauren Shuler Donner. Gale Anne Hurd was named recording secretary, which is an appointed post.
Outgoing PGA president Marshall Herskovitz, who served two two-year terms, received special recognition at the meeting for his service to the guild, and was appointed to the post of president emeritus.
"We're extremely honored to have the confidence and support of the Guild membership," Gordon and Koch said. "As co-presidents, we're dedicated to building upon the Guild's 60 year history of serving and empowering the producing community. During our tenure we hope to continue...
- 6/5/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
By Steve Pond
Richard Zanuck, Lee Daniels, Paula Wagner, Don Mischer and Bruce Cohen are among the two dozen producers who will answer questions and offer advice during Mentoring Roundtable sessions at the Producers Guild of America’s Produced By conference, June 4-6 in L.A.
The Mentoring Roundtables, which are designed to allow aspiring producers to sit down with experienced filmmakers, will also include Bonnie Arnold, Dean Devlin, Marshall Herskovitz, Mark Johnson, Hawk Koch, Jane Rosenthal, Cathy Schulman and many more.
Arnold, Koch, Schulman, Fred Baron, Tim Gibbons, Lori McCreary...
Richard Zanuck, Lee Daniels, Paula Wagner, Don Mischer and Bruce Cohen are among the two dozen producers who will answer questions and offer advice during Mentoring Roundtable sessions at the Producers Guild of America’s Produced By conference, June 4-6 in L.A.
The Mentoring Roundtables, which are designed to allow aspiring producers to sit down with experienced filmmakers, will also include Bonnie Arnold, Dean Devlin, Marshall Herskovitz, Mark Johnson, Hawk Koch, Jane Rosenthal, Cathy Schulman and many more.
Arnold, Koch, Schulman, Fred Baron, Tim Gibbons, Lori McCreary...
- 5/26/2010
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Several dozen Hollywood producers from TV, film and new media will act as mentors during the second Produced By Conference, being presented June 4-6 by the Producers Guild of America. They will participate in special mentoring roundtables designed to provide insights into succeeding in today's competitive marketplace.
As part of the conference, the PGA is launcing a new online presence that will provide tools for producers. Bonnie Arnold ("How to Train Your Dragon"), Fred Baron (executive vp at 20th Century Fox), Tim Gibbons ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), Hawk Koch ("Primal Fear"), Lori McCreary ("Invictus"), Cathy Schulman ("Crash") and Screech Washington ("Amazing Race") will be among those participating in a session about the new service called "The Producers Wiki 'Live' -- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Producing But Didn't Know Who to Ask," which will be moderated by PGA exec director Vance Van Petten.
The Produced By conference will offer...
As part of the conference, the PGA is launcing a new online presence that will provide tools for producers. Bonnie Arnold ("How to Train Your Dragon"), Fred Baron (executive vp at 20th Century Fox), Tim Gibbons ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), Hawk Koch ("Primal Fear"), Lori McCreary ("Invictus"), Cathy Schulman ("Crash") and Screech Washington ("Amazing Race") will be among those participating in a session about the new service called "The Producers Wiki 'Live' -- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Producing But Didn't Know Who to Ask," which will be moderated by PGA exec director Vance Van Petten.
The Produced By conference will offer...
- 5/26/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
James L. Brooks, Mark Gordon, Gary Goetzman, Shawn Ryan, Don Mischer and Fox Sports CEO David Hill are among the producers who will join CNN founder Ted Turner as featured speakers at the second Produced by Conference presented by the Producers Guild of America.
The June 4-6 event at 20th Century Fox Studios will offer more than 30 sessions designed to provide career tools, insights and networking opportunities for television, video and new-media producers.
Conference co-chairs Gale Anne Hurd and Rachel Klein said they drew on TV producers working on everything from scripted programming to reality shows to fashion the lineup. They note the event comes during an "innovative and exciting time for the television industry."
Sessions will include "Better, Faster, Cheaper: The Secrets of Producing Television in 2010," "The Golden Age of Scripted Television," "The Magic of Live Entertainment" and "Get It on Air: Advice on Selling Reality TV Shows." There...
The June 4-6 event at 20th Century Fox Studios will offer more than 30 sessions designed to provide career tools, insights and networking opportunities for television, video and new-media producers.
Conference co-chairs Gale Anne Hurd and Rachel Klein said they drew on TV producers working on everything from scripted programming to reality shows to fashion the lineup. They note the event comes during an "innovative and exciting time for the television industry."
Sessions will include "Better, Faster, Cheaper: The Secrets of Producing Television in 2010," "The Golden Age of Scripted Television," "The Magic of Live Entertainment" and "Get It on Air: Advice on Selling Reality TV Shows." There...
- 5/6/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Illeana Douglas attending the Los Angeles premiere And screening of "Vamped Out" at Cinespace.Photo copyright by Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos. Kat Steel attending the Los Angeles premiere And screening of "Vamped Out" at Cinespace.Photo copyright by Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos. Kevin Pollak, Matthew Perry attending the Los Angeles premiere And screening of "Vamped Out" at Cinespace.Photo copyright by Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos. Sebastian Roche attending the Los Angeles premiere And screening of "Vamped Out" at Cinespace.Photo copyright by Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos. Matthew Perry attending the Los Angeles premiere And screening of "Vamped Out" at Cinespace.Photo copyright by Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos. 04/09/2010 - Amber Lawson, Tim Gibbons - Los...
- 4/13/2010
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Sarah Chalke is transitioning from medicine to politics, taking a lead role in ABC's comedy pilot "Freshmen."
The former "Scrubs" star will play one of three new members of Congress who share a Washington house, the showbiz trade papers report. Her character will be a successful businesswoman who breezed to victory in her election -- but has a terrible track record in relationships.
Chalke has guested on a couple episodes of "Scrubs" this season but finished her regular run on the show last year. Her credits also include "Roseanne" and a guest arc on "How I Met Your Mother," where she worked with "Freshmen" creator Greg Malins.
Other casting news:
- Zooey Deschanel ("(500) Days of Summer") is set to star in an HBO pilot based on Pamela Des Barres' memoir of her groupie days, "I'm with the Band." She'll also be an executive producer of the project, Deadline Hollywood says.
The former "Scrubs" star will play one of three new members of Congress who share a Washington house, the showbiz trade papers report. Her character will be a successful businesswoman who breezed to victory in her election -- but has a terrible track record in relationships.
Chalke has guested on a couple episodes of "Scrubs" this season but finished her regular run on the show last year. Her credits also include "Roseanne" and a guest arc on "How I Met Your Mother," where she worked with "Freshmen" creator Greg Malins.
Other casting news:
- Zooey Deschanel ("(500) Days of Summer") is set to star in an HBO pilot based on Pamela Des Barres' memoir of her groupie days, "I'm with the Band." She'll also be an executive producer of the project, Deadline Hollywood says.
- 2/3/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
I’ll refrain from any more declarations of love toward HBO’s original series roster, which I proclaimed last week upon the announcement of a David Fincher-backed pilot that’s in development (Mind Hunter). But that degree of restraint isn’t easy when the network pulls a move such as this: Deadline Hollywood reports that the lovely Zooey Deschanel has agreed to star in a new HBO half-hour pilot called I’m With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie. The project is based on Pamela Des Barres’s memoir about her exploits as a backstage regular during the 1960s. Deschanel will also produce, along with Curb Your Enthusiam executive producer Tim Gibbons and the actress’s manager, Sarah Jackson.
Whether the show will stick to Des Barres’s famous rumored bedfellows, including Mick Jagger and Jimmy Page, is yet unknown. Rather than a trashy tell-all, though, I’m With...
Whether the show will stick to Des Barres’s famous rumored bedfellows, including Mick Jagger and Jimmy Page, is yet unknown. Rather than a trashy tell-all, though, I’m With...
- 2/3/2010
- by Matt Barone
- ReelLoop.com
Indie ingenue Zooey Deschanel will revisit the swinging 1960s in an HBO pilot based on Pamela Des Barres' memoir I'm With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie. Deschanel will exec produce the half-hour dramedy with her manager Sarah Jackson and Curb Your Enthusiasm's Tim Gibbons. Des Barres' book details her high-profile flings (Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Keith Moon) and the depression incurred after each relationship ended. [Dhd]...
- 2/3/2010
- Movieline - TVline
Exclusive: While (500) Days of Summer didn’t get the Best Picture nod as some expected, good things keep happening for those involved. Zooey Deschanel has just committed to star in an HBO half-hour pilot that will be based on I’m With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie, the Pamela Des Barres’ memoir of bed-hopping with musicians and movie stars in the late 1960s. Deschanel will be executive producer with her longtime manager Sarah Jackson of Seven Summits, and Tim Gibbons, an executive producer of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. Des Barres bragged about her bedroom experiences with the likes of Mick [...]...
- 2/2/2010
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline Hollywood
Guest stars galore – as always – on Curb Your Enthusiasm in October, including the highly anticipated Seinfeld anti-reunion. Press ahead for more details.
Episode #63: “The Reunion”
Debut: Sunday, Oct. 4 (9:00-9:30 p.m. Et/Pt)
Larry (Larry David) resists Jeff’s (Jeff Garlin) suggestion to do a “Seinfeld” reunion special – until he figures out a compelling personal reason to do so.
Directed by Jeff Schaffer.
Episode #64: “The Hot Towel”
Debut: Sunday, Oct. 11 (9:00-9:30 p.m.)
Larry rats out Christian Slater at Ted (Ted Danson) and Mary’s (Mary Steenburgen) anniversary party, but later gets his payback at a restaurant rendezvous with an old flame (Sherry Stringfield); Larry’s doctor (Philip Baker Hall) regrets ever giving him his personal number.
Directed by Alec Berg.
Episode #65: “Denise Handicapped”
Debut: Sunday, Oct. 18 (9:00-9:35 p.m.)
Larry learns to embrace the upside of disability without actually being disabled,...
Episode #63: “The Reunion”
Debut: Sunday, Oct. 4 (9:00-9:30 p.m. Et/Pt)
Larry (Larry David) resists Jeff’s (Jeff Garlin) suggestion to do a “Seinfeld” reunion special – until he figures out a compelling personal reason to do so.
Directed by Jeff Schaffer.
Episode #64: “The Hot Towel”
Debut: Sunday, Oct. 11 (9:00-9:30 p.m.)
Larry rats out Christian Slater at Ted (Ted Danson) and Mary’s (Mary Steenburgen) anniversary party, but later gets his payback at a restaurant rendezvous with an old flame (Sherry Stringfield); Larry’s doctor (Philip Baker Hall) regrets ever giving him his personal number.
Directed by Alec Berg.
Episode #65: “Denise Handicapped”
Debut: Sunday, Oct. 18 (9:00-9:35 p.m.)
Larry learns to embrace the upside of disability without actually being disabled,...
- 9/16/2009
- by Jon Lachonis
- TVovermind.com
New Wave Entertainment has beefed up its writer-producer roster, signing Joe Medeiros, Tim Gibbons, Devon Shepard and Eddie Feldmann for management representation.
Producer-director Gibbons is an executive producer on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" for which he has been nominated for four Emmys as part of the show's production team. He recently formed Invasion TV, through which he plans to create, develop and produce his own projects, and is in various stages of development on a slate of projects.
Medeiros has been head writer for NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" since 1993. He also is producing and directing a documentary tentatively titled "The Missing Piece: The Puzzling Case of the Theft of the Mona Lisa."
Shepard is a consulting producer on Showtime's "Weeds" and a co-exec producer on the CW's "Everybody Hates Chris." His other credits include Upn's "One on One" and Fox's "Cedric the Entertainer Presents" and "Mad TV."
Feldmann...
Producer-director Gibbons is an executive producer on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" for which he has been nominated for four Emmys as part of the show's production team. He recently formed Invasion TV, through which he plans to create, develop and produce his own projects, and is in various stages of development on a slate of projects.
Medeiros has been head writer for NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" since 1993. He also is producing and directing a documentary tentatively titled "The Missing Piece: The Puzzling Case of the Theft of the Mona Lisa."
Shepard is a consulting producer on Showtime's "Weeds" and a co-exec producer on the CW's "Everybody Hates Chris." His other credits include Upn's "One on One" and Fox's "Cedric the Entertainer Presents" and "Mad TV."
Feldmann...
- 9/2/2008
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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