The forthcoming Batman: Crusader is set to highlight some of Batman's lesser-known rogues as confirmed in the latest teaser trailer.
Firebug, Gentleman Ghost, and Nocturna's powers and abilities are sure to put a fledgling Batman to the test.
The series, created by Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves, will launch all episodes on Prime Video on August 1.
Previously, Timm stated, "Batman is so early in his career that in the first episode, he’s still an urban myth. It’s not ‘Year One’, it’s more like ‘Week Two.’
Continuing, he added, "I wanted to make him kind of weird, and spooky. If you’re stuck in a room with Batman, whether you’re Commissioner Gordon or Barbara Gordon or Renee Montoya, you don’t feel comfortable. You’re kind of like, ‘What is this guy? What’s this all about?"
Other villains confirmed to appear include Harley Quinn,...
Firebug, Gentleman Ghost, and Nocturna's powers and abilities are sure to put a fledgling Batman to the test.
The series, created by Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves, will launch all episodes on Prime Video on August 1.
Previously, Timm stated, "Batman is so early in his career that in the first episode, he’s still an urban myth. It’s not ‘Year One’, it’s more like ‘Week Two.’
Continuing, he added, "I wanted to make him kind of weird, and spooky. If you’re stuck in a room with Batman, whether you’re Commissioner Gordon or Barbara Gordon or Renee Montoya, you don’t feel comfortable. You’re kind of like, ‘What is this guy? What’s this all about?"
Other villains confirmed to appear include Harley Quinn,...
- 7/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Apple TV+ is set to bolster its reputation as a powerhouse in original content with an extensive lineup of new and returning shows for 2024 and beyond. The streaming service, which has already made its mark with critically acclaimed series like “Ted Lasso” and “The Morning Show,” is doubling down on its commitment to diverse, high-quality programming.
The summer of 2024 will see a flurry of new releases, starting with “Sunny” on July 10. This intriguing series stars Rashida Jones as an American ex-pat in Japan who forms an unlikely bond with a robot while searching for answers about her missing family. Just two days later, on July 12, “Me” premieres, offering a fresh take on the superhero genre with a coming-of-age twist.
July 19 brings a double feature with “Lady in the Lake,” starring Natalie Portman as an aspiring journalist in 1960s Baltimore, and “Omnivore,” a culinary docuseries hosted by renowned chef René Redzepi.
The summer of 2024 will see a flurry of new releases, starting with “Sunny” on July 10. This intriguing series stars Rashida Jones as an American ex-pat in Japan who forms an unlikely bond with a robot while searching for answers about her missing family. Just two days later, on July 12, “Me” premieres, offering a fresh take on the superhero genre with a coming-of-age twist.
July 19 brings a double feature with “Lady in the Lake,” starring Natalie Portman as an aspiring journalist in 1960s Baltimore, and “Omnivore,” a culinary docuseries hosted by renowned chef René Redzepi.
- 7/7/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi, from truth.media, Clockwork Films, and Usg Audio, a division of Universal Studio Group (winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award for You Didn’t See Nothin).
“Anthony Raimondi’s many wild stories weave together into a Who’s Who of organized crime. He’s the Forrest Gump of the mafia touching so many pivotal historical moments and notorious and often dangerous people. But what surprised me the most was just who exactly Anthony ended up being. Someone you would never expect...” — Marc Smerling, Host of The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi
In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in bed 33 days after he was elected. The Vatican announced to the world that the Pope suffered a fatal heart attack, but many people believe The Pope was murdered by poison because he was planning to investigate financial corruption in the Vatican. Suspicion grew after the...
“Anthony Raimondi’s many wild stories weave together into a Who’s Who of organized crime. He’s the Forrest Gump of the mafia touching so many pivotal historical moments and notorious and often dangerous people. But what surprised me the most was just who exactly Anthony ended up being. Someone you would never expect...” — Marc Smerling, Host of The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi
In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in bed 33 days after he was elected. The Vatican announced to the world that the Pope suffered a fatal heart attack, but many people believe The Pope was murdered by poison because he was planning to investigate financial corruption in the Vatican. Suspicion grew after the...
- 6/19/2024
- Podnews.net
Apple TV+ is rounding out the cast of the upcoming drama series “Firebug” with four new additions.
Greg Kinnear, Rafe Spall, Hannah Emily Anderson, and Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine have all joined the series. They will appear opposite previously announced series lead Taron Egerton as well as cast members Jurnee Smollett and John Leguizamo. The role marks a reunion for Kinnear and Egerton, who both appeared in the Apple series “Black Bird.”
Spall is repped by UTA and B-Side Management. Kinnear is repped by CAA and Goodman Genow. Mwine is repped by TalentWorks, Gallant Management, Sloane Offer, and Viewpoint. Anderson is repped by Gersh, Gga, and Atlas Artists.
“Firebug” was originally greenlit in December 2022. The nine-episode series is loosely inspired by true events presented in Truth Media’s “Firebug” podcast, which was hosted by Kary Antholis. The official description states the series “will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic...
Greg Kinnear, Rafe Spall, Hannah Emily Anderson, and Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine have all joined the series. They will appear opposite previously announced series lead Taron Egerton as well as cast members Jurnee Smollett and John Leguizamo. The role marks a reunion for Kinnear and Egerton, who both appeared in the Apple series “Black Bird.”
Spall is repped by UTA and B-Side Management. Kinnear is repped by CAA and Goodman Genow. Mwine is repped by TalentWorks, Gallant Management, Sloane Offer, and Viewpoint. Anderson is repped by Gersh, Gga, and Atlas Artists.
“Firebug” was originally greenlit in December 2022. The nine-episode series is loosely inspired by true events presented in Truth Media’s “Firebug” podcast, which was hosted by Kary Antholis. The official description states the series “will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic...
- 5/6/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Rafe Spall (Trying), Greg Kinnear (Black Bird), Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Hannah Emily Anderson (The Purge) round out the ensemble cast of Firebug, Apple’s upcoming drama series, from Apple Studios and creator Dennis Lehane, starring and executive produced by Taron Egerton.
In addition to Egerton, the four join previously announced Jurnee Smollett and John Leguizamo.
Written by Lehane and loosely inspired by true events, Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
In addition to starring, Egerton will serve as executive producer alongside Richard Plepler through Eden Productions, Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas through Imperative Entertainment and Kary Antholis.
Spall currently stars in Apple TV+’s parenting comedy Trying, which is entering its fourth season. His film credits include Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Spall is repped by UTA and B-Side Management.
Kinnear...
In addition to Egerton, the four join previously announced Jurnee Smollett and John Leguizamo.
Written by Lehane and loosely inspired by true events, Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
In addition to starring, Egerton will serve as executive producer alongside Richard Plepler through Eden Productions, Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas through Imperative Entertainment and Kary Antholis.
Spall currently stars in Apple TV+’s parenting comedy Trying, which is entering its fourth season. His film credits include Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Spall is repped by UTA and B-Side Management.
Kinnear...
- 5/6/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Apple Studios has announced the three participants selected for its inaugural Directors Program, described as an inclusive, new initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the U.S.
Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler were chosen to participate in the six-month program which offers masterclasses focused on building and sustaining a career as a working episodic director. The program also will feature discussions with seasoned industry professionals focusing on the craft and business of directing, opportunities to participate as shadowing directors on Apple Studios series, and a “one-of-a-kind experience” in Apple Park tailored to inspire innovation and creativity.
(L-r): Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler; Courtesy of Apple
Successful participants will be positioned to direct content for Apple TV+.
Television projects hailing from Apple Studios include Masters of the Air from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television and Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman’s Playtone; Lessons in Chemistry,...
Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler were chosen to participate in the six-month program which offers masterclasses focused on building and sustaining a career as a working episodic director. The program also will feature discussions with seasoned industry professionals focusing on the craft and business of directing, opportunities to participate as shadowing directors on Apple Studios series, and a “one-of-a-kind experience” in Apple Park tailored to inspire innovation and creativity.
(L-r): Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler; Courtesy of Apple
Successful participants will be positioned to direct content for Apple TV+.
Television projects hailing from Apple Studios include Masters of the Air from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television and Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman’s Playtone; Lessons in Chemistry,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
One Tree Hill’s Jana Kramer and Austin Nichols will reunite for the Lifetime movie Gaslit By My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story, set to air this summer as part of the network’s Ripped from the Headlines slate.
Kramer executive-produces and stars as Morgan, who endures a tumultuous relationship with her husband Rodney (Nichols) before finally separating. Rodney returns to her life to reveal that he has cancer, and Morgan is attacked by a masked assailant soon after. Holes in Rodney’s story then raise questions about his authenticity. Was he telling the truth or has he been gaslighting her for all these years?...
Kramer executive-produces and stars as Morgan, who endures a tumultuous relationship with her husband Rodney (Nichols) before finally separating. Rodney returns to her life to reveal that he has cancer, and Morgan is attacked by a masked assailant soon after. Holes in Rodney’s story then raise questions about his authenticity. Was he telling the truth or has he been gaslighting her for all these years?...
- 3/27/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
John Leguizamo has joined the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series “Firebug,” Variety has learned. In addition, Kari Skogland has boarded the series as director and executive producer.
Leguizamo joins previously announced cast members Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in the series. It was originally greenlit in December 2022.
The series is loosely based on true events and also draws from events documented in truth.media’s “Firebug” podcast. The official logline states that the show “will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.”
Leguizamo with play Esposito, described as “a former policeman with a lot of bad habits and a lot of good instincts.”
Leguizamo is a highly-versatile performer with a career spanning four decades. He is known for his roles in films like “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” (which earned him a Golden Globe nomination), “Romeo + Juliet,...
Leguizamo joins previously announced cast members Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in the series. It was originally greenlit in December 2022.
The series is loosely based on true events and also draws from events documented in truth.media’s “Firebug” podcast. The official logline states that the show “will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.”
Leguizamo with play Esposito, described as “a former policeman with a lot of bad habits and a lot of good instincts.”
Leguizamo is a highly-versatile performer with a career spanning four decades. He is known for his roles in films like “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” (which earned him a Golden Globe nomination), “Romeo + Juliet,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Emmy and Tony winner John Leguizamo has been tapped to star alongside Taron Egerton in Apple’s upcoming drama series Firebug, from Apple Studios and creator Dennis Lehane. Additionally, Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning director Kari Skogland will direct and serve as executive producer.
Written by Lehane and loosely inspired by true events, Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
Leguizamo with play Esposito, a former policeman with a lot of bad habits and a lot of good instincts.
Previously announced Jurnee Smollett also stars.
In addition to starring, Egerton will serve as executive producer alongside Richard Plepler through Eden Productions, Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas through Imperative Entertainment and Kary Antholis.
Firebug is the latest project hailing from Apple Studios and produced by Imperative Entertainment, joining Black Bird,...
Written by Lehane and loosely inspired by true events, Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
Leguizamo with play Esposito, a former policeman with a lot of bad habits and a lot of good instincts.
Previously announced Jurnee Smollett also stars.
In addition to starring, Egerton will serve as executive producer alongside Richard Plepler through Eden Productions, Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas through Imperative Entertainment and Kary Antholis.
Firebug is the latest project hailing from Apple Studios and produced by Imperative Entertainment, joining Black Bird,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jurnee Smollett (“Lovecraft Country”) has joined the cast of Apple TV+’s “Firebug,” in which she’ll star opposite Taron Egerton. Smollett will play Michelle, a “rising star detective.”
“Firebug,” loosely based on true events and inspired by a podcast of the same name, stars Egerton as an “enigmatic arson investigator.” The two characters pursue two serial arsonists. Egerton is also an exec producer on the Apple original series (from Apple Studios), from creator Dennis Lehane.
Lehane also developed and executive produces “Firebug,” which reps a reunion of the team behind Apple TV+’s “Black Bird.” Other exec producers include Richard Plepler (via Eden Productions), Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas (through Imperative Entertainment), and Kary Antholis.
Apple points out that the series, set in the contemporary Pacific Northwest, is fictional — although it does take some of the events included in in truth.media’s “Firebug” podcast, which was hosted by Antholis,...
“Firebug,” loosely based on true events and inspired by a podcast of the same name, stars Egerton as an “enigmatic arson investigator.” The two characters pursue two serial arsonists. Egerton is also an exec producer on the Apple original series (from Apple Studios), from creator Dennis Lehane.
Lehane also developed and executive produces “Firebug,” which reps a reunion of the team behind Apple TV+’s “Black Bird.” Other exec producers include Richard Plepler (via Eden Productions), Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas (through Imperative Entertainment), and Kary Antholis.
Apple points out that the series, set in the contemporary Pacific Northwest, is fictional — although it does take some of the events included in in truth.media’s “Firebug” podcast, which was hosted by Antholis,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Emmy nominee Jurnee Smollett is set to lead the new Apple Original drama series Firebug, loosely inspired by events surrounding notorious California arsonist John Leonard Orr. She will star alongside Taron Egerton in the project developed, written and executive produced by Dennis Lehane.
Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) as they pursue the trail of two serial arsonists. Smollett will play Michelle, a rising-star detective. Set in the contemporary Pacific Northwest the fictional series uses as its launching pad some events documented in truth.media’s acclaimed Firebug podcast. Orr, the inspiration for the podcast, worked for the Glendale Fire Department in Southern California as a fire captain and arson investigator who later was convicted of being a serial arsonist and mass murderer.
In addition to starring, Egerton will serve as executive producer alongside Richard Plepler through Eden Productions, Dan Friedkin and...
Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) as they pursue the trail of two serial arsonists. Smollett will play Michelle, a rising-star detective. Set in the contemporary Pacific Northwest the fictional series uses as its launching pad some events documented in truth.media’s acclaimed Firebug podcast. Orr, the inspiration for the podcast, worked for the Glendale Fire Department in Southern California as a fire captain and arson investigator who later was convicted of being a serial arsonist and mass murderer.
In addition to starring, Egerton will serve as executive producer alongside Richard Plepler through Eden Productions, Dan Friedkin and...
- 3/13/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ has added Jurnee Smollett to its forthcoming drama series Firebug.
The Emmy-nominated Lovecraft Country star joins Taron Egerton in the series from writer and executive producer Dennis Lehane (Mystic River, Apple’s Black Bird). The show is loosely based on real-life events chronicled in Truth.Media’s Firebug podcast hosted by Kary Antholis (who is an executive producer of the series).
Firebug, produced in house by Apple Studios, will follow a troubled detective (Smollett) and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) who are pursuing two serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest. Smollett’s charcter, named Michelle, is also a rising star in her department.
The series marks a reunion for much of the core team behind the Emmy-winning Black Bird, including Lehane, Egerton, Antholis and executive producers Richard Plepler of Eden Productions and Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas of Imperative Entertainment. Marc Smerling will also exec produce for Truth Podcasting Corp.
The Emmy-nominated Lovecraft Country star joins Taron Egerton in the series from writer and executive producer Dennis Lehane (Mystic River, Apple’s Black Bird). The show is loosely based on real-life events chronicled in Truth.Media’s Firebug podcast hosted by Kary Antholis (who is an executive producer of the series).
Firebug, produced in house by Apple Studios, will follow a troubled detective (Smollett) and an enigmatic arson investigator (Egerton) who are pursuing two serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest. Smollett’s charcter, named Michelle, is also a rising star in her department.
The series marks a reunion for much of the core team behind the Emmy-winning Black Bird, including Lehane, Egerton, Antholis and executive producers Richard Plepler of Eden Productions and Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas of Imperative Entertainment. Marc Smerling will also exec produce for Truth Podcasting Corp.
- 3/13/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jurnee Smollett Joins Taron Egerton to Solve Firebug Arson Mystery in Apple Drama From Dennis Lehane
Jurnee Smollett (Underground, Lovecraft Country) has been cast opposite Taron Egerton (Rocketman, Black Bird) in Firebug, an Apple TV+ drama written by Dennis Lehane (Black Bird).
“Loosely inspired by true events” (namely, notorious California arsonist John Leonard Orr), Firebug follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
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“Loosely inspired by true events” (namely, notorious California arsonist John Leonard Orr), Firebug follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
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- 3/13/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
eOne and Crime Story Media have partnered with LAist 89.3, Los Angeles’ number one NPR station and podcast company Acast to present the original podcast series, Night Raid. Night Raid tells the story of a chaotic 2014 Swat raid on a home in San Gabriel that resulted in the death of Pomona Police Officer Shaun Diamond and the incarceration of David Martinez.
While the critical moments in the operation occurred in a matter of seconds, the story spans decades - from a contentious relationship between the Atf and a motorcycle club in the the 70’s to two explosive murder trials in 2019 and 2022.
Each week, the series unpacks aspects of that story using interviews, testimony reenactments, and jailhouse and police recordings.
The series is hosted by Molly Miller, who wrote the CrimeStory.com series, “Mongol – The Trial of David Martinez,” upon which the podcast is based. Crime Story Media’s Publisher and Editor,...
While the critical moments in the operation occurred in a matter of seconds, the story spans decades - from a contentious relationship between the Atf and a motorcycle club in the the 70’s to two explosive murder trials in 2019 and 2022.
Each week, the series unpacks aspects of that story using interviews, testimony reenactments, and jailhouse and police recordings.
The series is hosted by Molly Miller, who wrote the CrimeStory.com series, “Mongol – The Trial of David Martinez,” upon which the podcast is based. Crime Story Media’s Publisher and Editor,...
- 5/4/2023
- Podnews.net
Exclusive: In a highly competitive landscape with multiple offers, Range Media Partners and actor-producer Taron Egerton have acquired screen rights to the upcoming LGBTQ+ psychological thriller HappyHead from debut author Josh Silver, with plans to adapt it for the big screen. The deal was brokered by Leah Middleton at Marjacq Scripts on behalf of Becky Bagnell of the Lindsay Literary Agency.
Set to be published in the UK next week by Oneworld, HappyHead is the first in a planned series.
“I am beyond thrilled that Range Media Partners and Taron will be developing HappyHead for the screen. Their passion and creative vision is inspiring, and I can’t wait to be a part of this journey with them. They are the perfect home for it,” Silver said.
The story follows Seb, who when offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness is...
Set to be published in the UK next week by Oneworld, HappyHead is the first in a planned series.
“I am beyond thrilled that Range Media Partners and Taron will be developing HappyHead for the screen. Their passion and creative vision is inspiring, and I can’t wait to be a part of this journey with them. They are the perfect home for it,” Silver said.
The story follows Seb, who when offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness is...
- 3/7/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
It's fascinating that Quantum Leap Season 1 Episode 13 accomplishes two very different narrative missions simultaneously.
At HQ, it addresses the fall-out of Dottie's revelation that Ian will leap into them at some future point in time. The brilliance is that any one of the team could've been the future leaper, and their reaction would've probably been the same. More on that later.
In the leap, the difference between Drs. Ben Song and Sam Beckett is spotlighted in the authenticity Ben brings to explaining the tensions at play in the intergenerational immigrant experience.
Whether from supporters or critics, the diversity of the new Quantum Leap team has drawn attention and commentary since Quantum Leap Season 1 Episode 1 aired.
Like it or lump it, the team is a far more representative collection of individuals and, in contrast to the Sam and Al show that was the O.G., provides a welcome variety of insights and perspectives.
At HQ, it addresses the fall-out of Dottie's revelation that Ian will leap into them at some future point in time. The brilliance is that any one of the team could've been the future leaper, and their reaction would've probably been the same. More on that later.
In the leap, the difference between Drs. Ben Song and Sam Beckett is spotlighted in the authenticity Ben brings to explaining the tensions at play in the intergenerational immigrant experience.
Whether from supporters or critics, the diversity of the new Quantum Leap team has drawn attention and commentary since Quantum Leap Season 1 Episode 1 aired.
Like it or lump it, the team is a far more representative collection of individuals and, in contrast to the Sam and Al show that was the O.G., provides a welcome variety of insights and perspectives.
- 2/28/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Ben Wasserstein, who most recently served as SVP, original programing at HBO, is reuniting with his former HBO boss Richard Plepler. Wasserstein has signed an exclusive first-look deal with Plepler’s film and television production company Eden Productions. Based on the West Coast, he will develop new comedy and drama series, limited series and films for Eden’s exclusive multi-year deal with Apple TV+, working in conjunction with Heather Karpas who joined the company from ICM Partners in 2020.
“Ben is one of the most talented creative executives of his generation,” Plepler said. “I’m thrilled he’ll be bringing his superb eye for talent and material to Eden.”
Wasserstein joined HBO in 2016 as VP original programming and was subsequently promoted to SVP. During his tenure, he helped oversee the development and production of comedy series, such as Barry, The Rehearsal, Somebody Somewhere, Los Espookys, Avenue 5, Veep, Divorce, Sally4Ever and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
“Ben is one of the most talented creative executives of his generation,” Plepler said. “I’m thrilled he’ll be bringing his superb eye for talent and material to Eden.”
Wasserstein joined HBO in 2016 as VP original programming and was subsequently promoted to SVP. During his tenure, he helped oversee the development and production of comedy series, such as Barry, The Rehearsal, Somebody Somewhere, Los Espookys, Avenue 5, Veep, Divorce, Sally4Ever and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
- 2/9/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ben Wasserstein has entered a first look deal at Richard Plepler’s Eden Productions.
Under the deal, Wasserstein will pursue and develop new comedy and drama series, limited series and films for Eden’s multi-year deal with Apple TV+. He will work alongside Heather Karpas, who joined Eden in 2020 after previously working at ICM Partners.
Before entering this role, Wasserstein had been working at HBO since 2016. He entered the company as vice president of original programming, eventually rising to senior vice president. During his tenure, he oversaw the development and production of comedy series including “Barry,” “The
Rehearsal,” “Somebody Somewhere,” “Los Espookys,” “Avenue 5,” “Veep,” “Divorce,” “Sally4Ever” and
“Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Before HBO, he worked at Fair Harbor Productions as vice president of development. There, projects under his purview included HBO’s “Looking” and “Bored To Death” as well as SundanceTV’s “The Red
Road.” And before Fair Harbor, he was a journalist,...
Under the deal, Wasserstein will pursue and develop new comedy and drama series, limited series and films for Eden’s multi-year deal with Apple TV+. He will work alongside Heather Karpas, who joined Eden in 2020 after previously working at ICM Partners.
Before entering this role, Wasserstein had been working at HBO since 2016. He entered the company as vice president of original programming, eventually rising to senior vice president. During his tenure, he oversaw the development and production of comedy series including “Barry,” “The
Rehearsal,” “Somebody Somewhere,” “Los Espookys,” “Avenue 5,” “Veep,” “Divorce,” “Sally4Ever” and
“Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Before HBO, he worked at Fair Harbor Productions as vice president of development. There, projects under his purview included HBO’s “Looking” and “Bored To Death” as well as SundanceTV’s “The Red
Road.” And before Fair Harbor, he was a journalist,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
HBO’s Ben Wasserstein has inked an exclusive first-look deal with former HBO chairman and CEO Richard Plepler’s Eden Productions.
Wasserstein, who most recently served as HBO’s senior VP of Original Programming, has signed onto the three-year-old production company to develop comedy and drama series, limited series and films for Eden’s multiyear deal with Apple TV+.
The former SVP, who will be based on the West Coast, will work alongside Heather Karpas, who recently joined Eden from ICM Partners in 2020.
“Ben is one of the most talented creative executives of his generation,” Plepler said in a statement. “I’m thrilled he’ll be bringing his superb eye for talent and material to Eden.”
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Wasserstein, who most recently served as HBO’s senior VP of Original Programming, has signed onto the three-year-old production company to develop comedy and drama series, limited series and films for Eden’s multiyear deal with Apple TV+.
The former SVP, who will be based on the West Coast, will work alongside Heather Karpas, who recently joined Eden from ICM Partners in 2020.
“Ben is one of the most talented creative executives of his generation,” Plepler said in a statement. “I’m thrilled he’ll be bringing his superb eye for talent and material to Eden.”
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Sam Neill Joins Peacock’s ‘Apples Never Fall’ Opposite Annette Bening
Prior to moving up the ladder as SVP of Original Programming at HBO, Wasserstein joined the company in 2016 and oversaw the...
- 2/9/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Richard Plepler is recruiting from his past.
His Eden Productions announced Thursday that it has entered in to an exclusive first-look deal with Ben Wasserstein, with whom Plepler worked at HBO. Wasserstein, who most recently served as a senior vp of original programming at the premium cable network, will remain on the west coast, where he’ll develop new fare across film and TV for his former boss’ Apple TV+-based company.
“Ben is one of the most talented creative executives of his generation,” noted Plepler. “I’m thrilled he’ll be bringing his superb eye for talent and material to Eden.”
Wasserstein joined HBO in 2016, and has worked on comedy series including Barry, The Rehearsal, Somebody Somewhere, Los Espookys, Veep and Curb Your Enthusiasm during his tenure there. Prior to HBO, he was the vp of development at Fair Harbor Productions, where he also worked on HBO series Looking and Bored to Death.
His Eden Productions announced Thursday that it has entered in to an exclusive first-look deal with Ben Wasserstein, with whom Plepler worked at HBO. Wasserstein, who most recently served as a senior vp of original programming at the premium cable network, will remain on the west coast, where he’ll develop new fare across film and TV for his former boss’ Apple TV+-based company.
“Ben is one of the most talented creative executives of his generation,” noted Plepler. “I’m thrilled he’ll be bringing his superb eye for talent and material to Eden.”
Wasserstein joined HBO in 2016, and has worked on comedy series including Barry, The Rehearsal, Somebody Somewhere, Los Espookys, Veep and Curb Your Enthusiasm during his tenure there. Prior to HBO, he was the vp of development at Fair Harbor Productions, where he also worked on HBO series Looking and Bored to Death.
- 2/9/2023
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple Studios has made an exclusive deal with Dennis Lehane, the mind behind films like “Mystic River” and “Shutter Island.”
The screenwriter and his production company Hans Bubby have agreed to the terms with Apple TV+ following the success of “Black Bird” starring Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser, who won a Golden Globe for his role in the prison thriller show, which Lehane helped create. Variety first reported the news.
Lehane’s deal involves exclusive development and production of multiple original series for Apple TV+. The streamer will also get a first-look for digital features.
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The screenwriter and his production company Hans Bubby have agreed to the terms with Apple TV+ following the success of “Black Bird” starring Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser, who won a Golden Globe for his role in the prison thriller show, which Lehane helped create. Variety first reported the news.
Lehane’s deal involves exclusive development and production of multiple original series for Apple TV+. The streamer will also get a first-look for digital features.
Also Read:
‘Black Bird’ Star Paul Walter Hauser Explains How He Pieced Together His Chilling Performance as a Serial Killer
“Small Mercies: A Novel” by Lehane is already under development at AppleTV+ as a drama series produced by the author and executive produced by Bradley Thomas, Kary Antholis and Richard Plepler. The Boston-set book,...
- 1/26/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Apple Studios has struck an exclusive overall deal with Dennis Lehane, the novelist, screenwriter and show runner who is best known for penning works such as “Mystic River” and “Shutter Island.” The pact with Lehane and his production company, Hans Bubby, comes on the heels of the Golden Globe-winning series “Black Bird,” a prison drama that Lehane helped create.
As part of the deal, Lehane will exclusively develop and produce a slate of original series for Apple TV+. The pact also gives Apple a first-look for digital features.
Apple TV+ is set to develop Lehane’s highly anticipated upcoming novel “Small Mercies” as a drama series that will be created and executive produced by Lehane, with Bradley Thomas, Kary Antholis and Richard Plepler serving as executive producers. Set to publish on April 25, 2023, “Small Mercies: A Novel” is billed as an all-consuming tale of revenge, family love, festering hate, and insidious power,...
As part of the deal, Lehane will exclusively develop and produce a slate of original series for Apple TV+. The pact also gives Apple a first-look for digital features.
Apple TV+ is set to develop Lehane’s highly anticipated upcoming novel “Small Mercies” as a drama series that will be created and executive produced by Lehane, with Bradley Thomas, Kary Antholis and Richard Plepler serving as executive producers. Set to publish on April 25, 2023, “Small Mercies: A Novel” is billed as an all-consuming tale of revenge, family love, festering hate, and insidious power,...
- 1/25/2023
- by Brent Lang and Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Taron Egerton and the creators behind Apple TV+’s lauded drama Black Bird are re-teaming on crime series Firebug, inspired by events surrounding notorious California arsonist John Leonard Orr.
Black Bird creator Dennis Lehane, star and executive producer Taron Egerton, and executive producers Richard Plepler, Kary Antholis, Bradley Thomas and Imperative Entertainment’s Dan Friedkin will re-team on the Apple Original series.
Written by Lehane and inspired by true events, Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (played by Rocketman star Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
Former American firefighter Orr was an arson investigator for the Glendale Fire Department in Southern California. Initially hired to understand and track down cases of arson, he became a convicted serial arsonist himself. He was found to be the cause of a spate of high-profile fires across California in the 80s and 90s that...
Black Bird creator Dennis Lehane, star and executive producer Taron Egerton, and executive producers Richard Plepler, Kary Antholis, Bradley Thomas and Imperative Entertainment’s Dan Friedkin will re-team on the Apple Original series.
Written by Lehane and inspired by true events, Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (played by Rocketman star Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
Former American firefighter Orr was an arson investigator for the Glendale Fire Department in Southern California. Initially hired to understand and track down cases of arson, he became a convicted serial arsonist himself. He was found to be the cause of a spate of high-profile fires across California in the 80s and 90s that...
- 12/8/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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