ABC is passing on three more drama pilots from its 2021 pilot season slate.
“National Parks Investigation,” “Triage,” and “Dark Horse” have all been passed over by the network after being in consideration for midseason pickups. Fellow dramas “Epic” and “Promised Land” remain in contention.
“National Parks Investigation” boasted Kevin Costner as co-writer and executive producer. The series revolved around the small group of elite Nps agents as they solve these crimes while protecting America’s national parks.
The cast included Billy Campbell, Angel Parker, Guillermo Diaz, Tiffany Dupont, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Blu Hunt, Gerardo Celasco. Along with Costner, the show was written and executive produced by Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird. Barry Jossen, Tana Jamieson, Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, and Ken Halsband also executive produced, with Anthony Hemingway directing and executive producing the pilot. A+E Studios and 20th Television produce.
“Triage” was a holdover from the 2020 pilot season. The medical drama followed a pioneering surgeon,...
“National Parks Investigation,” “Triage,” and “Dark Horse” have all been passed over by the network after being in consideration for midseason pickups. Fellow dramas “Epic” and “Promised Land” remain in contention.
“National Parks Investigation” boasted Kevin Costner as co-writer and executive producer. The series revolved around the small group of elite Nps agents as they solve these crimes while protecting America’s national parks.
The cast included Billy Campbell, Angel Parker, Guillermo Diaz, Tiffany Dupont, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Blu Hunt, Gerardo Celasco. Along with Costner, the show was written and executive produced by Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird. Barry Jossen, Tana Jamieson, Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, and Ken Halsband also executive produced, with Anthony Hemingway directing and executive producing the pilot. A+E Studios and 20th Television produce.
“Triage” was a holdover from the 2020 pilot season. The medical drama followed a pioneering surgeon,...
- 7/1/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Scandal and United We Fall alum Guillermo Diaz is returning to ABC with a series regular role on National Parks, the network’s drama pilot co-written and executive produced by Yellowstone star Kevin Costner. The project hails from Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment, 20th Television and A+E Studios.
Diaz joins previously announced series regulars Billy Campbell, Angel Parker, Gerardo Celasco, Ashleigh Sharpe Chestnut, Blu Hunt and Tiffany Dupont.
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Diaz will play Vic, a Special Agent and Isb’s unflappable helicopter pilot and botanist who uses these unique skills to investigate and solve crime inside the national parks.
Diaz joins previously announced series regulars Billy Campbell, Angel Parker, Gerardo Celasco, Ashleigh Sharpe Chestnut, Blu Hunt and Tiffany Dupont.
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Diaz will play Vic, a Special Agent and Isb’s unflappable helicopter pilot and botanist who uses these unique skills to investigate and solve crime inside the national parks.
- 3/2/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Tiffany Dupont (Brian Banks) is set as a series regular opposite Billy Campbell, Angel Parker and Gerardo Celasco in National Parks, ABC’s drama pilot co-written and executive produced by Yellowstone star Kevin Costner. The project hails from Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment, 20th Television and A+E Studios.
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Dupont will play Talia, a quick-witted Isb Special Agent and wildlife expert whose tenacity and attention to detail make her a vital part of the Isb team.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
In addition to Campbell, Parker and Celasco, Dupont joins previously announced series regulars Ashleigh Sharpe Chestnut and Blu Hunt.
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Dupont will play Talia, a quick-witted Isb Special Agent and wildlife expert whose tenacity and attention to detail make her a vital part of the Isb team.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
In addition to Campbell, Parker and Celasco, Dupont joins previously announced series regulars Ashleigh Sharpe Chestnut and Blu Hunt.
- 3/2/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (Cruel Summer) and Blu Hunt (The New Mutants) are set as series regulars opposite Billy Campbell, Angel Parker and Gerardo Celasco in National Parks, ABC’s drama pilot co-written and executive produced by Yellowstone star Kevin Costner. The project hails from Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment, 20th Television and A+E Studios.
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Chestnut will play Penny Stanton, a rookie Isb Special Agent eager to take on any challenge and prove herself capable both in physical prowess and with her ability to solve problems by making human connections with others.
Hunt will portray Nore Yazzie, a...
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Chestnut will play Penny Stanton, a rookie Isb Special Agent eager to take on any challenge and prove herself capable both in physical prowess and with her ability to solve problems by making human connections with others.
Hunt will portray Nore Yazzie, a...
- 3/1/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Gerardo Celasco (Next) has been cast as a lead opposite Billy Campbell and Angel Parker in National Parks, ABC’s drama pilot co-written and executive produced by Yellowstone star Kevin Costner. The project hails from Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment, 20th Television and A+E Studios.
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Celasco will play Lincoln Kane, a fearless Isb Special Agent who is haunted by his past and carries the world on his shoulders. Lincoln’s commitment is never in question as he finds his own way to go above and beyond the call.
Costner, Helbing, Baird and Hemingway executive produce alongside Rod Lake,...
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Celasco will play Lincoln Kane, a fearless Isb Special Agent who is haunted by his past and carries the world on his shoulders. Lincoln’s commitment is never in question as he finds his own way to go above and beyond the call.
Costner, Helbing, Baird and Hemingway executive produce alongside Rod Lake,...
- 2/24/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Known best for her recurring roles in Hulu’s “The Runaways” and ABC’s “The Rookie,” actress Angel Parker has been cast to co-star alongside Billy Campbell in Kevin Costner’s drama pilot “National Parks” at ABC.
“National Parks” follows a small group of elite National Parks Service agents as they solve crimes while protecting national treasures, uncovering a vast array of criminal activity that lurks amidst sweeping, beautiful landscapes.
Parker will play Ava Longridge, the Isb’s inquisitive intelligence analyst who gathers and studies evidence to assess potential threats inside of the parks. Campbell will play lead opposite Parker as Cal Foster, an experienced Isb special agent who has worked in the field for years but is now stepping into a new leadership role, determined to honor the position and help his fellow agents no matter what duty calls for.
Costner will executive produce under his Territory Pictures Entertainment banner along with Rod Lake,...
“National Parks” follows a small group of elite National Parks Service agents as they solve crimes while protecting national treasures, uncovering a vast array of criminal activity that lurks amidst sweeping, beautiful landscapes.
Parker will play Ava Longridge, the Isb’s inquisitive intelligence analyst who gathers and studies evidence to assess potential threats inside of the parks. Campbell will play lead opposite Parker as Cal Foster, an experienced Isb special agent who has worked in the field for years but is now stepping into a new leadership role, determined to honor the position and help his fellow agents no matter what duty calls for.
Costner will executive produce under his Territory Pictures Entertainment banner along with Rod Lake,...
- 2/17/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Angel Parker (Marvel’s Runaways) has been cast as a lead opposite Billy Campbell in National Parks, ABC’s drama pilot co-written and executive produced by Yellowstone star Kevin Costner. The project hails from Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment, 20th Television and A+E Studios.
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Parker will play Ava Longridge, the Isb’s smart and inquisitive Intelligence Analyst who gathers and studies evidence to create assessments of potential targets and threats inside the parks. Campbell plays Cal Foster, an experienced Isb special agent who has worked in the field for years but is now stepping into a new leadership role.
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Parker will play Ava Longridge, the Isb’s smart and inquisitive Intelligence Analyst who gathers and studies evidence to create assessments of potential targets and threats inside the parks. Campbell plays Cal Foster, an experienced Isb special agent who has worked in the field for years but is now stepping into a new leadership role.
- 2/17/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Billy Campbell has been cast in a lead role of the ABC drama pilot “National Parks,” Variety has learned.
Per the series official logline, while the national parks are known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, there is also a darker, more sinister side to these parks that attract a vast array of criminal activity. “National Parks” will follow the small group of elite Nps agents as they solve these crimes while protecting these national treasures.
Campbell will star as Cal Foster, an experienced Isb special agent who has worked in the field for years but is now stepping into a new leadership role. He wonders how the team he’s worked alongside will respond to taking orders from him, but Cal is determined to honor the position and help his fellow agents no matter what.
Campbell most recently starred in in the CTV/Hulu series “Cardinal,” for which he won...
Per the series official logline, while the national parks are known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, there is also a darker, more sinister side to these parks that attract a vast array of criminal activity. “National Parks” will follow the small group of elite Nps agents as they solve these crimes while protecting these national treasures.
Campbell will star as Cal Foster, an experienced Isb special agent who has worked in the field for years but is now stepping into a new leadership role. He wonders how the team he’s worked alongside will respond to taking orders from him, but Cal is determined to honor the position and help his fellow agents no matter what.
Campbell most recently starred in in the CTV/Hulu series “Cardinal,” for which he won...
- 2/16/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Billy Campbell has been tapped as the lead in National Parks, ABC’s drama pilot co-written and executive produced by Yellowstone star Kevin Costner. The project hails from Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment, 20th Television and A+E Studios.
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Campbell stars as Cal Foster, an experienced Isb special agent who has worked in the field for years but is now stepping into a new leadership role. He wonders how the team he’s worked alongside will respond to taking orders from him, but Cal is determined to honor the position and help his fellow agents no matter what.
Costner,...
Co-written by Costner, Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, National Parks follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Campbell stars as Cal Foster, an experienced Isb special agent who has worked in the field for years but is now stepping into a new leadership role. He wonders how the team he’s worked alongside will respond to taking orders from him, but Cal is determined to honor the position and help his fellow agents no matter what.
Costner,...
- 2/16/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The star of Paramount Network's Yellowstone has a new show in the works.
Per Deadline, ABC has picked up a pilot order for National Parks, a crime procedural that plays out in some of the most beautiful landscapes across America's national parks.
The series "follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity," according to Deadline.
Costner wrote the pilot with Aaron Helbing (The Flash) and author Jon Baird, who are also executive producers.
Other executive producers are Territory Pictures' Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, and Ken Halsband, as well as Barry Jossen and Tana Jamieson of A+E Studios.
"Our partners at ABC, 20th Television, and A+E Studios have given me a great environment to step out of my comfort zone and deliver something special,...
Per Deadline, ABC has picked up a pilot order for National Parks, a crime procedural that plays out in some of the most beautiful landscapes across America's national parks.
The series "follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity," according to Deadline.
Costner wrote the pilot with Aaron Helbing (The Flash) and author Jon Baird, who are also executive producers.
Other executive producers are Territory Pictures' Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, and Ken Halsband, as well as Barry Jossen and Tana Jamieson of A+E Studios.
"Our partners at ABC, 20th Television, and A+E Studios have given me a great environment to step out of my comfort zone and deliver something special,...
- 2/2/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
ABC has given a pilot order to the drama “National Parks,” co-written and executive produced by “Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner.
The drama, which received a put pilot commitment from the network back in 2019, centers on a “small group of elite Nps agents” who solve crimes committed in national parks.
Costner co-wrote the pilot with showrunner Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird. All three will executive produce alongside Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, Ken Halsband of Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment; Barry Jossen and Tana Jamieson of A+E Studios; and director Anthony Hemingway via his Anthony Hemingway Productions banner. The project hails from 20th Television and A+E Studios.
“Our partners at ABC, 20th Television and A+E Studios have given me a great environment to step out of my comfort zone and deliver something special,” Costner said in a statement.
“National Parks” marks the actor’s first writing credit.
For Helbing, the...
The drama, which received a put pilot commitment from the network back in 2019, centers on a “small group of elite Nps agents” who solve crimes committed in national parks.
Costner co-wrote the pilot with showrunner Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird. All three will executive produce alongside Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, Ken Halsband of Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment; Barry Jossen and Tana Jamieson of A+E Studios; and director Anthony Hemingway via his Anthony Hemingway Productions banner. The project hails from 20th Television and A+E Studios.
“Our partners at ABC, 20th Television and A+E Studios have given me a great environment to step out of my comfort zone and deliver something special,” Costner said in a statement.
“National Parks” marks the actor’s first writing credit.
For Helbing, the...
- 2/1/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
ABC has handed a pilot order to National Parks, a drama written by Yellowstone star Kevin Costner, The Flash’s Aaron Helbing and author Jon Baird.
The one-hour drama comes from Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment, along with 20th Television and A+E Studios.
It marks the latest drama pilot order from the Disney-owned network for one of last year’s projects that was rolled into second-cycle development following a similar move for medical drama Triage. Last week, the network also handed out pilot orders for Queens, a drama about a ’90s hip hop group from Zahir McGhee, and Epic, from the team behind Once Upon A Time.
National Parks, formerly known as Isb, follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Costner, Helbing...
The one-hour drama comes from Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment, along with 20th Television and A+E Studios.
It marks the latest drama pilot order from the Disney-owned network for one of last year’s projects that was rolled into second-cycle development following a similar move for medical drama Triage. Last week, the network also handed out pilot orders for Queens, a drama about a ’90s hip hop group from Zahir McGhee, and Epic, from the team behind Once Upon A Time.
National Parks, formerly known as Isb, follows a small group of elite national parks service agents as they solve crimes while protecting the parks — which, while being known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, also attract a vast array of criminal activity.
Costner, Helbing...
- 2/1/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC has given a pilot order to the drama “National Parks,” which hails from Kevin Costner.
The project was first announced as being in development at ABC in Dec. 2019. Anthony Hemingway is now attached to executive produce and direct the pilot via Anthony Hemingway Productions.
“Our partners at ABC, 20th Television and A+E Studios have given me a great environment to step out of my comfort zone and deliver something special,” Costner said.
Per the series official logline, while the national parks are known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, there is also a darker, more sinister side to these parks that attract a vast array of criminal activity. “National Parks” will follow the small group of elite Nps agents as they solve these crimes while protecting these national treasures.
Costner is a co-writer on the series along with Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird, with all three also executive producing. The...
The project was first announced as being in development at ABC in Dec. 2019. Anthony Hemingway is now attached to executive produce and direct the pilot via Anthony Hemingway Productions.
“Our partners at ABC, 20th Television and A+E Studios have given me a great environment to step out of my comfort zone and deliver something special,” Costner said.
Per the series official logline, while the national parks are known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, there is also a darker, more sinister side to these parks that attract a vast array of criminal activity. “National Parks” will follow the small group of elite Nps agents as they solve these crimes while protecting these national treasures.
Costner is a co-writer on the series along with Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird, with all three also executive producing. The...
- 2/1/2021
- by Joseph Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
A Kevin Costner co-written and executive produced drama about crime within the National Parks system has been given a put-pilot commitment at ABC, a spokesperson for the network confirmed to TheWrap.
Titled “Isb,” which stands for the Investigative Services Branch of the National Parks Service, Costner is co-writing with showrunner and executive producer Aaron Helbing. There are currently no plans for Costner to star in the series.
The series follows special agents of the Isb, who solve the worst crimes committed inside the Pacific West region of the National Parks system.
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Also executive producing for Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment will be Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, Ken Halsband and Jon Baird. A+E Studios produces in association with 20th Century Fox Television.
This will be Costner’s first writing project for television.
Titled “Isb,” which stands for the Investigative Services Branch of the National Parks Service, Costner is co-writing with showrunner and executive producer Aaron Helbing. There are currently no plans for Costner to star in the series.
The series follows special agents of the Isb, who solve the worst crimes committed inside the Pacific West region of the National Parks system.
Also Read: ABC Midseason Schedule Plots 'American Idol' Return, Conclusion of 'How to Get Away With Murder'
Also executive producing for Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment will be Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, Ken Halsband and Jon Baird. A+E Studios produces in association with 20th Century Fox Television.
This will be Costner’s first writing project for television.
- 12/5/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
“Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner is expanding his television universe to include a whole lot more national parks.
Variety has learned that the Oscar winner has set up a one-hour drama project at ABC about the Investigative Services Branch of the National Parks Service. Costner is co-writing the series with showrunner Aaron Helbing and will also serve as an executive producer. The project has received a put pilot commitment at the broadcaster with a penalty attached.
The series, currently titled “Isb,” follows the elite special agents of the Investigative Services Branch who are tasked with solving the most complex and heinous crimes committed within the diverse and majestic National Parks of the Isb’s Pacific West region.
Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, Ken Halsband and Jon Baird of Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment will executive produce alongside Costner and Helbing. A+E Studios will produce in association with 20th Century Fox Television.
“This...
Variety has learned that the Oscar winner has set up a one-hour drama project at ABC about the Investigative Services Branch of the National Parks Service. Costner is co-writing the series with showrunner Aaron Helbing and will also serve as an executive producer. The project has received a put pilot commitment at the broadcaster with a penalty attached.
The series, currently titled “Isb,” follows the elite special agents of the Investigative Services Branch who are tasked with solving the most complex and heinous crimes committed within the diverse and majestic National Parks of the Isb’s Pacific West region.
Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, Ken Halsband and Jon Baird of Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment will executive produce alongside Costner and Helbing. A+E Studios will produce in association with 20th Century Fox Television.
“This...
- 12/5/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC has given a put pilot commitment with penalty to Isb (working title), a one-hour drama from Kevin Costner and his Territory Pictures Entertainment, Aaron Helbing, A+E Studios and 20th Century Fox TV.
Written and executive produced by Costner and Helbing, Isb follows the elite special agents of the Investigative Services Branch who are tasked with solving the most complex and heinous crimes committed within the diverse and majestic National Parks of the Isb’s Pacific West region.
Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, Ken Halsband and Jon Baird also executive produce via Territory Pictures. A+E Studios produces in association with 20th TV.
The project, which originated at A+E Studios, has been in the works at ABC for months. Costner was originally a non-writing executive producing but subsequently joined Helbing as co-writer. Helbing serves as showrunner. Oscar winner Costner might also direct thought...
Written and executive produced by Costner and Helbing, Isb follows the elite special agents of the Investigative Services Branch who are tasked with solving the most complex and heinous crimes committed within the diverse and majestic National Parks of the Isb’s Pacific West region.
Rod Lake, Ivan Cohen, Ken Halsband and Jon Baird also executive produce via Territory Pictures. A+E Studios produces in association with 20th TV.
The project, which originated at A+E Studios, has been in the works at ABC for months. Costner was originally a non-writing executive producing but subsequently joined Helbing as co-writer. Helbing serves as showrunner. Oscar winner Costner might also direct thought...
- 12/5/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Relativity Media executives fabricated a memo outlining sexual harassment allegations against former executive and veteran producer Adam Fields, according to a finding in an arbitration case that found in favor of Fields.
The finding from the arbitrator contains explosive details of how Relativity Media sought to prove that it had fired Fields for cause. It was issued as supporting evidence in Fields’ bankruptcy filing seeking payment on the $8.4 million he was awarded.
Filed late last week, the filing contains a transcript from Carol Genis, former Relativity Media managing director, who refuted under oath that she had not written the memo outlining several allegations of sexual harassment by Fields, as Relativity Media executives, including former CEO Ryan Kavanaugh had said.
The filing comes several months after Fields was first accused of sexual harassment. Parts of the memo were quoted from in a Hollywood Reporter story and quoted a spokesperson as saying...
The finding from the arbitrator contains explosive details of how Relativity Media sought to prove that it had fired Fields for cause. It was issued as supporting evidence in Fields’ bankruptcy filing seeking payment on the $8.4 million he was awarded.
Filed late last week, the filing contains a transcript from Carol Genis, former Relativity Media managing director, who refuted under oath that she had not written the memo outlining several allegations of sexual harassment by Fields, as Relativity Media executives, including former CEO Ryan Kavanaugh had said.
The filing comes several months after Fields was first accused of sexual harassment. Parts of the memo were quoted from in a Hollywood Reporter story and quoted a spokesperson as saying...
- 6/5/2018
- by Ricardo Lopez
- Variety Film + TV
If you missed the return of Dollface, Pin-Up Girl, and Man in the Mask in theaters, you can invite them into your own home on May 22nd with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment's digital release of The Strangers: Prey at Night (read Heather Wixson's review here), followed by a June release of an unrated Blu-ray and DVD (plus digital) that includes an alternate ending:
Press Release: Universal City, California, April 11, 2018 – Inspired by the 2008 cult classic The Strangers, The Strangers: Prey at Night is based on real events surrounding a family struggling to survive as they are attacked on their vacation by a trio of masked psychopaths that hunt their prey with seemingly no rhyme or reason. Director Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down) pays homage to The Strangers by bringing back the infamous masked villains -- Dollface, Pin-Up Girl and Man in the Mask -- and incorporates elements of the ‘80s...
Press Release: Universal City, California, April 11, 2018 – Inspired by the 2008 cult classic The Strangers, The Strangers: Prey at Night is based on real events surrounding a family struggling to survive as they are attacked on their vacation by a trio of masked psychopaths that hunt their prey with seemingly no rhyme or reason. Director Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down) pays homage to The Strangers by bringing back the infamous masked villains -- Dollface, Pin-Up Girl and Man in the Mask -- and incorporates elements of the ‘80s...
- 4/11/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Relativity continues to put together its new executive team, the latest being Tamoor Shafi, founder and CEO of Omnia Media, who was just named to the post of Chief Digital Officer. This comes after the company’s appointment last week of Kenneth Halsband, adding the job of Chief Operating Officer and only two weeks after the newly minted Relativity Studios Chairman Kevin Spacey and President Dana Brunetti, who joined the company after Relativity's acquisition of Trigger Str…...
- 1/19/2016
- Deadline TV
Relativity continues to put together its new executive team, the latest being Tamoor Shafi, founder and CEO of Omnia Media, who was just named to the post of Chief Digital Officer. This comes after the company’s appointment last week of Kenneth Halsband, adding the job of Chief Operating Officer and only two weeks after the newly minted Relativity Studios Chairman Kevin Spacey and President Dana Brunetti, who joined the company after Relativity's acquisition of Trigger Str…...
- 1/19/2016
- Deadline
Eric Schmidt’s investment vehicle TomorrowVentures is to buy an undisclosed piece of Relativity Media as Ryan Kavanaugh continues to steer his previously embattled company into clearer waters.
Kavanaugh’s fundraising nous is legendary but this latest vote of confidence from one of the world’s richest people provides a tremendous boost for the company’s prospects as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy.
TomorrowVentures’ other media investments have included Legendary Pictures, Maker Studios and Raine. Schmidt is the executive chairman of Alphabet (formerly Google).
Separately, TomorrowVentures managing partner Court Coursey has been appointed Chief Investment & Strategy Officer, effective immediately.
Coursey will remain managing partner of TomorrowVentures, overseeing its portfolio and future investments. He reports to CEO Kavanaugh.
Relativity also announced on Friday that president of physical and post-production Kenneth Halsband has been promoted to COO. chief operating officer.
“Court is a proven business leader and entrepreneur with deep knowledge of the forces shaping media, technology and entertainment...
Kavanaugh’s fundraising nous is legendary but this latest vote of confidence from one of the world’s richest people provides a tremendous boost for the company’s prospects as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy.
TomorrowVentures’ other media investments have included Legendary Pictures, Maker Studios and Raine. Schmidt is the executive chairman of Alphabet (formerly Google).
Separately, TomorrowVentures managing partner Court Coursey has been appointed Chief Investment & Strategy Officer, effective immediately.
Coursey will remain managing partner of TomorrowVentures, overseeing its portfolio and future investments. He reports to CEO Kavanaugh.
Relativity also announced on Friday that president of physical and post-production Kenneth Halsband has been promoted to COO. chief operating officer.
“Court is a proven business leader and entrepreneur with deep knowledge of the forces shaping media, technology and entertainment...
- 1/15/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Breaking: Kenneth Halsband, who has long been President of physical and post production at Relativity Studios, will now take on additional responsibilities at the company, stepping into the job of Chief Operating Officer of Relativity. The added responsibility starts immediately. Halsband, who has been at Relativity for eight years, is now charged with overseeing day-to-day operations across Relativity's business units, including film, scripted television, sports, digital…...
- 1/15/2016
- Deadline TV
Breaking: Kenneth Halsband, who has long been President of physical and post production at Relativity Studios, will now take on additional responsibilities at the company, stepping into the job of Chief Operating Officer of Relativity. The added responsibility starts immediately. Halsband, who has been at Relativity for eight years, is now charged with overseeing day-to-day operations across Relativity's business units, including film, scripted television, sports, digital…...
- 1/15/2016
- Deadline
The Academy has announced the new class of invited members for 2014 and, as is typical, many of which are among last year's nominees, which includes Barkhad Abdi, Michael Fassbender, Sally Hawkins, Mads Mikkelsen, Lupita Nyong'o and June Squibb in the Actors branch not to mention curious additions such as Josh Hutcherson, Rob Riggle and Jason Statham, but, okay. The Directors branch adds Jay and Mark Duplass along with Jean-Marc Vallee, Denis Villeneuve and Thomas Vinterberg. I didn't do an immediate tally of male to female additions or other demographics, but at first glance it seems to be a wide spread batch of new additions on all fronts. The Academy is also clearly attempting to aggressively bump up the demographics as this is the second year in a row where they have added a large number of new members, well over the average of 133 new members from 2004 to 2012. As far as...
- 6/26/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 271 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.
Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2014.
“This year’s class of invitees represents some of the most talented, creative and passionate filmmakers working in our industry today,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “Their contributions to film have entertained audiences around the world, and we are proud to welcome them to the Academy.”
The 2014 invitees are:
Actors
Barkhad Abdi – “Captain Phillips”
Clancy Brown – “The Hurricane,” “The Shawshank Redeption”
Paul Dano – “12 Years a Slave,” “Prisoners”
Michael Fassbender – “12 Years a Slave,” “Shame”
Ben Foster – “Lone Survivor,” “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”
Beth Grant – “The Artist,” “No Country for Old Men”
Clark Gregg – “Much Ado about Nothing,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”
Sally Hawkins – “Blue Jasmine,...
Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2014.
“This year’s class of invitees represents some of the most talented, creative and passionate filmmakers working in our industry today,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “Their contributions to film have entertained audiences around the world, and we are proud to welcome them to the Academy.”
The 2014 invitees are:
Actors
Barkhad Abdi – “Captain Phillips”
Clancy Brown – “The Hurricane,” “The Shawshank Redeption”
Paul Dano – “12 Years a Slave,” “Prisoners”
Michael Fassbender – “12 Years a Slave,” “Shame”
Ben Foster – “Lone Survivor,” “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”
Beth Grant – “The Artist,” “No Country for Old Men”
Clark Gregg – “Much Ado about Nothing,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”
Sally Hawkins – “Blue Jasmine,...
- 6/26/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong’o of 12 Years a Slave were two of the 271 artists and industry leaders invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which determines nominations and winners at the annual Oscars. The entire list of Academy membership—which numbers about 6,000—isn’t public information so the annual invitation list is often the best indication of the artists involved in the prestigious awards process. It’s worth noting that invitations need to be accepted in order for artists to become members; some artists, like two-time Best Actor winner Sean Penn, have declined membership over the years.
- 6/26/2014
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
Pop quiz: What do Chris Rock, Claire Denis, Eddie Vedder and Josh Hutcherson all have in common? Answer: They could all be Oscar voters very soon. The annual Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences invitation list always makes for interesting reading, shedding light on just how large and far-reaching the group's membership is -- or could be, depending on who accepts their invitations. This year, 271 individuals have been asked to join AMPAS, meaning every one of them could contribute to next year's Academy Awards balloting -- and it's as diverse a list as they've ever assembled. Think the Academy consists entirely of fusty retired white dudes? Not if recent Best Original Song nominee Pharrell Williams takes them up on their offer. Think it's all just a Hollywood insiders' game? Not if French arthouse titans Chantal Akerman and Olivier Assayas join the party. It's a list that subverts expectation at every turn.
- 6/26/2014
- by Guy Lodge
- Hitfix
©2012 Relativity Media. All Rights Reserved. Safe Haven
Relativity’s recently updated it’s 2013 release slate including the outrageous ensemble comedy Movie 43, the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel Safe Haven, the hilarious comedy 21 And Over, the corporate espionage thriller Paranoia, the darkly comedic action film Malavita and the gritty drama Out Of The Furnace (Fall 2013).
Here’s your first look at director Lasse Hallström’s Safe Haven starring Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, David Lyons, and Cobie Smulders.
An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage...
Relativity’s recently updated it’s 2013 release slate including the outrageous ensemble comedy Movie 43, the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel Safe Haven, the hilarious comedy 21 And Over, the corporate espionage thriller Paranoia, the darkly comedic action film Malavita and the gritty drama Out Of The Furnace (Fall 2013).
Here’s your first look at director Lasse Hallström’s Safe Haven starring Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, David Lyons, and Cobie Smulders.
An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage...
- 10/24/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Kenneth Halsband has been promoted to president of physical and postproduction at Relativity Media. He will continue to oversee budgeting, physical production, postproduction and delivery for Relativity’s films. Halsband, who joined Relativity as executive vp physical and postproduction in August 2007, has overseen physical production on such titles as The Fighter, Immortals, Limitless and Dear John and upcoming releases 21 and Over, Out of the Furnace and Safe Haven. He also was part of the Relativity team behind the implementation of the recent increased film incentive program in Quebec. Photos: THR's Todd McCarthy Ranks Oliver Stone's Movies Before joining Relativity, Halsband
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- 7/12/2012
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kenneth L. Halsband was named president of physical and post production Thursday by Relativity Media. In his new post, he will oversee budgeting, physical production, post production, and delivery for all of the studio's films. "Ken has been extremely instrumental to our productions over the past several years. He is not only passionate about all of our films but his hard work ethic and focus on physical production and post-production has made him an outstanding executive on our team," Tucker Tooley, president of Relativity Media, said in a statement. Relativity has been quiet...
- 7/12/2012
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Relativity Media’s visually-stunning epic 3D adventure Immortals exceeded both internal and external industry estimates leading the company to its highest box office opener as an independent distributor, taking in an estimated $32.2mm in 3,112 locations in North America and $38mm internationally from opening in 35 countries, it was announced today by Kyle Davies, Relativity’s President of Worldwide Distribution. Opening on 11-11-11, the film impressively took the # 1 spot in America and became the highest R-Rated action film this year and the third highest-grossing R-rated film debut in 2011 behind The Hangover 2 ($85.9mm) and Paranormal Activity 3 ($52.6mm). Directed by Tarsem Singh, and from the producers of 300 Mark Canton, Gianni Nunnari and Relativity’s Ryan Kavanaugh, Immortals is completely original and not based on a comic book, novel or a previous film.
Relativity mounted a robust marketing and publicity campaign toward a broad audience, beginning by targeting the elusive under 35 male demographic,...
Relativity mounted a robust marketing and publicity campaign toward a broad audience, beginning by targeting the elusive under 35 male demographic,...
- 11/15/2011
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
#1 Film In America Brings in $32.3mm Domestically and $38mm Internationally
Relativity Media.s visually-stunning epic 3D adventure Immortals exceeded both internal and external industry estimates leading the company to its highest box office opener as an independent distributor, taking in an estimated $32.3mm in 3,112 locations in North America and $38mm internationally from opening in 35 countries, it was announced today by Kyle Davies, Relativity.s President of Worldwide Distribution. Opening on 11-11-11, the film impressively took the # 1 spot in America and became the highest R-Rated action film this year and the third highest-grossing R-rated film debut in 2011 behind The Hangover 2 ($85mm) and Paranormal Activity 3 ($52mm). Directed by Tarsem Singh, and from the producers of 300 Mark Canton, Gianni Nunnari and Relativity.s Ryan Kavanaugh, Immortals is completely original and not based on a comic book,novel or a previous film.
Relativity mounted a robust marketing and publicity campaign toward a broad audience,...
Relativity Media.s visually-stunning epic 3D adventure Immortals exceeded both internal and external industry estimates leading the company to its highest box office opener as an independent distributor, taking in an estimated $32.3mm in 3,112 locations in North America and $38mm internationally from opening in 35 countries, it was announced today by Kyle Davies, Relativity.s President of Worldwide Distribution. Opening on 11-11-11, the film impressively took the # 1 spot in America and became the highest R-Rated action film this year and the third highest-grossing R-rated film debut in 2011 behind The Hangover 2 ($85mm) and Paranormal Activity 3 ($52mm). Directed by Tarsem Singh, and from the producers of 300 Mark Canton, Gianni Nunnari and Relativity.s Ryan Kavanaugh, Immortals is completely original and not based on a comic book,novel or a previous film.
Relativity mounted a robust marketing and publicity campaign toward a broad audience,...
- 11/14/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Filmmaker David O Russell has released a short audio commentary excerpt for a fighting sequence of The Fighter, his new film which stars Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. Russell discusses how he employed a recreation of an early-90?s HBO Sports camera crew to shoot the in-ring sequences. Watch the clip embedded after the jump thanks to The Carpetbagger [1]. Official Production Notes: Inspired by an incredible true story, comes the gritty, affectionately humorous, yet stirring comeback tale of the unlikely boxing hero, “Irish” Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg), and his half-brother, Dicky Eklund (Christian Bale), who had to come apart as opponents before coming together as brothers in a scrappy fight to win a long-shot championship and strengthen the bonds of their family. Years in the making, The Fighter was shot in just 33 days on the blue-collar streets of Lowell, Massachusetts. Early on, producers David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman fell in...
- 12/20/2010
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
A few new movie posters have hit the multiplex today, and are online for all the enjoy. Hit the jump to check out the first one-sheets for The Smurfs, Battle: Los Angeles, The Green Hornet, and a better poster for The Fighter. The Smurfs (via: Ropeofsilicon [1]): [2] Official Info: Audiences everywhere are in for a Smurfy good time as the Smurfs make their first 3D trip to the big screen. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours – in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down. The film is set for release August 3, 2011. Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara, and Hank Azaria star on camera opposite an all-star voice cast.
- 12/17/2010
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
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