Exclusive: Perfectman Pictures, the production company founded by creator, showrunner and producer Alexi Hawley, is expanding with the hire of Rachel Abarbanell as Senior Vice President and a new project in development at ABC.
Hawley’s latest series is an untitled legal drama, hailing from Natalie Callaghan — the fourth born of out the former TV powerhouse’s overall deal with eOne. It’s written by Callaghan, who is an executive story editor on Hawley’s beloved ABC police procedural The Rookie, starring Nathan Fillion. Hawley will exec produce through Perfectman Pictures.
Rachel Abarbanell
In her new role at the company, Abarbanell will identify new projects and develop comedy, drama and limited series for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. She previously served as Vice President of Development for Ellen DeGeneres’ production company, A Very Good Production. She, in her six years there, produced the comedy Splitting Up Together for ABC, as...
Hawley’s latest series is an untitled legal drama, hailing from Natalie Callaghan — the fourth born of out the former TV powerhouse’s overall deal with eOne. It’s written by Callaghan, who is an executive story editor on Hawley’s beloved ABC police procedural The Rookie, starring Nathan Fillion. Hawley will exec produce through Perfectman Pictures.
Rachel Abarbanell
In her new role at the company, Abarbanell will identify new projects and develop comedy, drama and limited series for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. She previously served as Vice President of Development for Ellen DeGeneres’ production company, A Very Good Production. She, in her six years there, produced the comedy Splitting Up Together for ABC, as...
- 12/15/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian, writer, actor and director Tig Notaro will become an animated character (complete with an animated version of her signature beige cardigan) in “Tig Notaro: Drawn,” HBO’s first fully animated stand-up special.
In a trailer for the streamer’s upcoming special, Notaro’s signature voice, deadpan comedy style, storytelling skills and quick wit are all on display as she gives a monologue on the Kool-Aid Man, talks to an animated, fuchsia spider dangling from the stage ceiling and recounts countless stories about everything from her high school talent show mishaps to a dental procedure gone wrong.
“Tig Notaro: Drawn” is a special produced for HBO by Ellen Degeneres’ A Very Good Production and Tig Notaro’s ZeroDollarsandZeroSense productions. The special was written by Tig Notaro, directed by Greg Franklin and produced by Rachel Abarbanell. Tig Notaro, Thomas Ouellette, Hunter Seidman, Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Greg...
In a trailer for the streamer’s upcoming special, Notaro’s signature voice, deadpan comedy style, storytelling skills and quick wit are all on display as she gives a monologue on the Kool-Aid Man, talks to an animated, fuchsia spider dangling from the stage ceiling and recounts countless stories about everything from her high school talent show mishaps to a dental procedure gone wrong.
“Tig Notaro: Drawn” is a special produced for HBO by Ellen Degeneres’ A Very Good Production and Tig Notaro’s ZeroDollarsandZeroSense productions. The special was written by Tig Notaro, directed by Greg Franklin and produced by Rachel Abarbanell. Tig Notaro, Thomas Ouellette, Hunter Seidman, Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Greg...
- 7/1/2021
- by Aarohi Sheth
- The Wrap
HBO has unveiled the first trailer for for Tig Notaro: Drawn, the first fully animated stand-up special, from comedian Tig Notaro, which hits the streamer and HBO Max on Saturday, July 24.
The groundbreaking, hour-long special marks Notaro’s return to HBO, on the heels of her 2015 special, Boyish Girl Interrupted.
It blends Notaro’s signature voice and storytelling with a variety of captivating artistic styles as she recounts a hospital bed proposal, a high school talent show gone awry, the repercussions of a dental procedure, unintentionally blowing off fellow comedian Jenny Slate, a road trip with Dolly Parton, and more.
The special penned by Notaro was brought to life in animation by Six Point Harness. The LA-based studio’s creative director, Greg Franklin, served as its director.
Rachel Abarbanell produced Tig Notaro: Drawn. The special’s exec producers are Tig Notaro, Thomas Ouellette, Hunter Seidman, Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Greg Franklin and Brendan Burch.
The groundbreaking, hour-long special marks Notaro’s return to HBO, on the heels of her 2015 special, Boyish Girl Interrupted.
It blends Notaro’s signature voice and storytelling with a variety of captivating artistic styles as she recounts a hospital bed proposal, a high school talent show gone awry, the repercussions of a dental procedure, unintentionally blowing off fellow comedian Jenny Slate, a road trip with Dolly Parton, and more.
The special penned by Notaro was brought to life in animation by Six Point Harness. The LA-based studio’s creative director, Greg Franklin, served as its director.
Rachel Abarbanell produced Tig Notaro: Drawn. The special’s exec producers are Tig Notaro, Thomas Ouellette, Hunter Seidman, Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Greg Franklin and Brendan Burch.
- 7/1/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO announced that “Tig Notaro: Drawn” will premiere on July 24 at 10 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max.
The hourlong animated comedy special blends Notaro’s signature voice and storytelling with an array of captivating artistic styles as she recounts a hospital bed proposal, a high school talent show gone awry, the repercussions of a dental procedure, unintentionally blowing off fellow comedian Jenny Slate and a road trip with Dolly Parton.
The special is directed by Greg Franklin; executive produced by Notaro, Thomas Ouellette, Hunter Seidman, Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Greg Franklin and Brendan Burch; and produced by Rachel Abarbanell.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
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National Geographic announced that the six-part limited series “9/11: One Day in America” will premiere on August 29 at 9 p.m. The seven-hour docuseries premiered its feature-length first episode, “First Response,” on June 11 as an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival. After airing on National Geographic,...
The hourlong animated comedy special blends Notaro’s signature voice and storytelling with an array of captivating artistic styles as she recounts a hospital bed proposal, a high school talent show gone awry, the repercussions of a dental procedure, unintentionally blowing off fellow comedian Jenny Slate and a road trip with Dolly Parton.
The special is directed by Greg Franklin; executive produced by Notaro, Thomas Ouellette, Hunter Seidman, Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Greg Franklin and Brendan Burch; and produced by Rachel Abarbanell.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
National Geographic announced that the six-part limited series “9/11: One Day in America” will premiere on August 29 at 9 p.m. The seven-hour docuseries premiered its feature-length first episode, “First Response,” on June 11 as an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival. After airing on National Geographic,...
- 7/1/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Ellen DeGeneres will executive produce the hour-long special coming this summer
If you know Tig Notaro’s deadpan comedy, you know she’s never one to get too animated on stage, though that’s exactly what she’ll be doing for her new stand-up comedy special.
Notaro has set her next stand-up comedy special at HBO to premiere this summer, and the special will be the first fully animated hour of stand-up comedy.
Ellen DeGeneres is executive producing the special, which reunites the two after working together on both Netflix specials “Tig Notaro Happy to Be Here” in 2018 and “Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable,” which Notaro co-directed.
Notaro worked with animation studio Six Point Harness to produce the special. The studio has previously worked on the Oscar-winning short “Hair Love” as well as “Lazor Wulf,” “Guava Island” and “Waffles + Mochi.”
“After having had the pleasure of seeing bits and pieces of...
If you know Tig Notaro’s deadpan comedy, you know she’s never one to get too animated on stage, though that’s exactly what she’ll be doing for her new stand-up comedy special.
Notaro has set her next stand-up comedy special at HBO to premiere this summer, and the special will be the first fully animated hour of stand-up comedy.
Ellen DeGeneres is executive producing the special, which reunites the two after working together on both Netflix specials “Tig Notaro Happy to Be Here” in 2018 and “Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable,” which Notaro co-directed.
Notaro worked with animation studio Six Point Harness to produce the special. The studio has previously worked on the Oscar-winning short “Hair Love” as well as “Lazor Wulf,” “Guava Island” and “Waffles + Mochi.”
“After having had the pleasure of seeing bits and pieces of...
- 5/3/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase comes to digital later this month and to Blu-Ray in April!
The iconic mystery solving teenager from the classic Nancy Drew books is back with an all-new feature length film that will keep you guessing until the very end! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase on Digital starting March 26, 2019 and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD on April 2, 2019. Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres, the film stars Sophia Lillis (It and “Sharp Objects”), Sam Trammell (“True Blood” and “This is Us”), and Linda Lavin (“The Good Wife” and “Alice”) and follows Nancy Drew in her new town, making new friends and on a mission to solve the case!
“Nancy Drew has been a source of inspiration to countless girls as she has her wits and ingenuity to solve intriguing mysteries. Now, Nancy is back in an all-new film from Ellen DeGeneres,...
The iconic mystery solving teenager from the classic Nancy Drew books is back with an all-new feature length film that will keep you guessing until the very end! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase on Digital starting March 26, 2019 and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD on April 2, 2019. Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres, the film stars Sophia Lillis (It and “Sharp Objects”), Sam Trammell (“True Blood” and “This is Us”), and Linda Lavin (“The Good Wife” and “Alice”) and follows Nancy Drew in her new town, making new friends and on a mission to solve the case!
“Nancy Drew has been a source of inspiration to countless girls as she has her wits and ingenuity to solve intriguing mysteries. Now, Nancy is back in an all-new film from Ellen DeGeneres,...
- 3/22/2019
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Becky O'Brien)
- Cinelinx
Warner Bros is pressing ahead with a biopic of Contact writer and Cosmos presenter Carl Sagan...
The late Carl Sagan is perhaps best known to moviegoers for having penned the book Contact, that Robert Zemeckis adapted into a feature film in 1997. But across his career, Sagan was a noted scientist and author, and in the Us, he hosted the television series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. Cosmos is a show credited with opening up the idea of exploring the universe to a broader audience.
Warner Bros is now working on a biopic of Carl Sagan, and one of its producers will be Ann Druyan, Sagan's widow. Also on board to produce are Courtenay Valenti, Cate Adams, Lynda Obst and Rachel Abarbanell.
As of yet, it's unclear either who's writing or directing the Carl Sagan biopic, and that's before we get to the issue of casting. But as we discover more, we'll let you know.
The late Carl Sagan is perhaps best known to moviegoers for having penned the book Contact, that Robert Zemeckis adapted into a feature film in 1997. But across his career, Sagan was a noted scientist and author, and in the Us, he hosted the television series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. Cosmos is a show credited with opening up the idea of exploring the universe to a broader audience.
Warner Bros is now working on a biopic of Carl Sagan, and one of its producers will be Ann Druyan, Sagan's widow. Also on board to produce are Courtenay Valenti, Cate Adams, Lynda Obst and Rachel Abarbanell.
As of yet, it's unclear either who's writing or directing the Carl Sagan biopic, and that's before we get to the issue of casting. But as we discover more, we'll let you know.
- 8/18/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
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