Exclusive: Following the powerhouse Netflix launch of his latest feature, the action thriller Kill Boksoon, Byun Sung-Hyun has signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.
A South Korean writer-director on the rise, Byun saw Boksoon debut as a Netflix Original in March after making its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. The film centers on Gil Bok-Soon (Jeon Do-yeon), a contract killer and single mother who struggles to find the right balance between her personal and professional lives.
Byun’s latest debuted as the most watched non-English film on Netflix globally and remained in the streamer’s Top 10 worldwide ranking for over six weeks. Pic not only landed at No. 1 on Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched film chart in Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam, but also made the Top 10 in 82 other countries including Canada, Germany, Spain, Brazil and New Zealand.
First garnering international attention with his crime action flick The Merciless,...
A South Korean writer-director on the rise, Byun saw Boksoon debut as a Netflix Original in March after making its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. The film centers on Gil Bok-Soon (Jeon Do-yeon), a contract killer and single mother who struggles to find the right balance between her personal and professional lives.
Byun’s latest debuted as the most watched non-English film on Netflix globally and remained in the streamer’s Top 10 worldwide ranking for over six weeks. Pic not only landed at No. 1 on Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched film chart in Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam, but also made the Top 10 in 82 other countries including Canada, Germany, Spain, Brazil and New Zealand.
First garnering international attention with his crime action flick The Merciless,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Stage 32, the social network designed to support TV and film professionals in more than 185 countries, has reached the milestone of 1 million members as the company expands its offerings.
The service was founded in 2011 by Richard “Rb” Botto, an actor, producer and screenwriter. The platform features global job boards and 3,000 hours of webinars, classes and labs to support a wide range of entertainment industry careers, including above- and below-the-line disciplines.
Among the top markets for Stage 32 are the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, South Africa, India, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the Netherlands and Australia. The price of the service ranges depending on the level and duration of access. A one-year subscription to its Writers Room plan, offering a database of open film and TV writing jobs, costs about $350.
“From the beginning, the mission of Stage 32 has been to democratize the entertainment industry by leveling the playing field for film and television creatives worldwide.
The service was founded in 2011 by Richard “Rb” Botto, an actor, producer and screenwriter. The platform features global job boards and 3,000 hours of webinars, classes and labs to support a wide range of entertainment industry careers, including above- and below-the-line disciplines.
Among the top markets for Stage 32 are the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, South Africa, India, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the Netherlands and Australia. The price of the service ranges depending on the level and duration of access. A one-year subscription to its Writers Room plan, offering a database of open film and TV writing jobs, costs about $350.
“From the beginning, the mission of Stage 32 has been to democratize the entertainment industry by leveling the playing field for film and television creatives worldwide.
- 7/7/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
The consolidation in the talent representation space continues. Agency for the Performing Arts and music touring agency Artist Group International (Agi) are merging, with the combined full-service agency rebranded as Independent Artist Group (Iag). APA President Jim Osborne is being named CEO of Iag, with Dennis Arfa, founder and CEO of Agi, as Chairman of the Music Division of Iag. Former longtime APA CEO Jim Gosnell will serve on the board of Agi alongside Osborne and Arfa.
Agi was founded 35 years ago by Arfa and acquired by Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Entertainment in 2012. The client roster that it brings to Iag includes Billy Joel, Metallica, Def Leppard, Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Norah Jones, Neil Young, The Strokes, Smashing Pumpkins, Ghost and Elvis Costello.
Jim Osborne and Dennis Arfa
The merger, which had been rumored for awhile, stems from an agreement between APA and Yucaipa Entertainment.
Agi was founded 35 years ago by Arfa and acquired by Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Entertainment in 2012. The client roster that it brings to Iag includes Billy Joel, Metallica, Def Leppard, Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Norah Jones, Neil Young, The Strokes, Smashing Pumpkins, Ghost and Elvis Costello.
Jim Osborne and Dennis Arfa
The merger, which had been rumored for awhile, stems from an agreement between APA and Yucaipa Entertainment.
- 6/21/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mentorship Matters, an initiative aimed at boosting opportunities for emerging writers of color, has announced 25 writer mentees for its 2023 program, along with participating showrunner/executive producers.
Now in its second year, Mentorship Matters was developed by showrunners committed to using their positions to advocate for and help create opportunities for writers of color. With sponsorship from Amazon and AMC Networks, the program includes a year of consistent, in-depth mentorship and creative advocacy from a committed showrunner. It also includes guidance with developing and polishing an original writing sample along with panels and seminars with high-level industry professionals. Each mentee will be paired with a participating showrunner/executive producer mentor.
In the program’s inaugural year, 14 out of 23 mentees found representation, 8 were staffed on shows including Billions (Showtime), Criminal Minds: Evolution (Paramount+), Walker: Independence (The CW), and The Power (Amazon), and 1 signed an overall deal with Sony TV Studios.
Showrunners...
Now in its second year, Mentorship Matters was developed by showrunners committed to using their positions to advocate for and help create opportunities for writers of color. With sponsorship from Amazon and AMC Networks, the program includes a year of consistent, in-depth mentorship and creative advocacy from a committed showrunner. It also includes guidance with developing and polishing an original writing sample along with panels and seminars with high-level industry professionals. Each mentee will be paired with a participating showrunner/executive producer mentor.
In the program’s inaugural year, 14 out of 23 mentees found representation, 8 were staffed on shows including Billions (Showtime), Criminal Minds: Evolution (Paramount+), Walker: Independence (The CW), and The Power (Amazon), and 1 signed an overall deal with Sony TV Studios.
Showrunners...
- 2/17/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh has been given a straight-to-series order by Amazon Freevee. Starring Naveen Andrews, Sindhu Vee, Megan Hilty, Sahana Srinivasan, Arjun Sriram, Ashwin Sakthivel, Ethan Suplee, and Nicholas Hamilton, the half-hour comedy is based on the real-life experiences of showrunner Vijal Patel.
The story is told in sometimes conflicting flashbacks and follows the first few months of the Pradeep family in America after moving from India. Eight episodes have been ordered.
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The story is told in sometimes conflicting flashbacks and follows the first few months of the Pradeep family in America after moving from India. Eight episodes have been ordered.
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- 1/20/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Amazon Freevee has given a straight-to-series order to ‘The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh’, an eight-episode series inspired by the life of showrunner Vijal Patel, reports ‘Variety’.
British American actor Naveen Andrews stars in the ensemble comedy as the patriarch Mahesh Pradeep.
‘The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh’ follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India. As told through often conflicting flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled — romantically, personally, and professionally — with a polar-opposite neighbourhood family, according to ‘Variety’.
Andrews’ Mahesh is described as a brilliant engineer who uprooted his family to America for a business opportunity. Patel is the show’s executive producer.
“This show is from a very personal place, and explores the many facets of the immigrant struggle,” Patel said. “As my parents say, the pain got funnier over time — like wine.”
‘The Pradeeps of...
British American actor Naveen Andrews stars in the ensemble comedy as the patriarch Mahesh Pradeep.
‘The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh’ follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India. As told through often conflicting flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled — romantically, personally, and professionally — with a polar-opposite neighbourhood family, according to ‘Variety’.
Andrews’ Mahesh is described as a brilliant engineer who uprooted his family to America for a business opportunity. Patel is the show’s executive producer.
“This show is from a very personal place, and explores the many facets of the immigrant struggle,” Patel said. “As my parents say, the pain got funnier over time — like wine.”
‘The Pradeeps of...
- 1/20/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Amazon Freevee has handed out a straight-to-series order for The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.
The original comedy series stars Emmy nominee and SAG Award winner Naveen Andrews, comedian Sindhu Vee (Starstruck), and Tony nominee Megan Hilty.
"Inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated Vijal Patel, the series follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India," the streaming service teases in the logline.
"As told through hilarious (and often conflicting) flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled—romantically, personally, and professionally—with a polar-opposite neighborhood family, leading to a predicament with many surprising twists."
The eight, half-hour episode series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios.
Writer Vijal Patel is set to serve as showrunner and executive producer.
Emmy winner Sara Gilbert, Mandy Summers, and Emmy winner Tom Werner are executive producers.
Michael Showalter of...
The original comedy series stars Emmy nominee and SAG Award winner Naveen Andrews, comedian Sindhu Vee (Starstruck), and Tony nominee Megan Hilty.
"Inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated Vijal Patel, the series follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India," the streaming service teases in the logline.
"As told through hilarious (and often conflicting) flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled—romantically, personally, and professionally—with a polar-opposite neighborhood family, leading to a predicament with many surprising twists."
The eight, half-hour episode series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios.
Writer Vijal Patel is set to serve as showrunner and executive producer.
Emmy winner Sara Gilbert, Mandy Summers, and Emmy winner Tom Werner are executive producers.
Michael Showalter of...
- 1/19/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, the comedy series inspired by the personal family life of Black-ish producer Vijal Patel has finally been greenlit by Freevee. Originally titled The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, Pa, and formerly produced for Amazon’s IMDb TV, the series stars Emmy nominee and SAG Award winner Naveen Andrews, Tony nominee Megan Hilty, and Starstruck comedian Sindhu Vee. The comedy follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India. “This show is from a very personal place, and explores the many facets of the immigrant struggle,” Patel said in a statement. “As my parents say, the pain got funnier over time—like wine.” The eight-half-hour episode series will be told through humorous and conflicting hilarious flashbacks from an interrogation room. “The Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled—romantically, personally, and professionally—with a polar-opposite neighborhood family, leading to a predicament with many surprising twists,...
- 1/19/2023
- TV Insider
Amazon Freevee has given a straight-to-series order to “The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,” an eight-episode series inspired by the life of showrunner Vijal Patel. Naveen Andrews stars in the ensemble comedy as patriarch Mahesh Pradeep.
“The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh” follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India. As told through often conflicting flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled — romantically, personally, and professionally — with a polar-opposite neighborhood family.
Andrews’ Mahesh is described as a brilliant engineer who uprooted his family to America for a business opportunity.
Sindhu Vee plays Sudha Pradeep, the intelligent and self-assured matriarch whose brewing feud with her neighbors is about to test her in new ways.
Sahana Srinivasan plays Bhanu Pradeep, a rebellious teen trying to get out from under her mother’s thumb. Unfortunately, her rebellion gets her mixed up with...
“The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh” follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India. As told through often conflicting flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled — romantically, personally, and professionally — with a polar-opposite neighborhood family.
Andrews’ Mahesh is described as a brilliant engineer who uprooted his family to America for a business opportunity.
Sindhu Vee plays Sudha Pradeep, the intelligent and self-assured matriarch whose brewing feud with her neighbors is about to test her in new ways.
Sahana Srinivasan plays Bhanu Pradeep, a rebellious teen trying to get out from under her mother’s thumb. Unfortunately, her rebellion gets her mixed up with...
- 1/19/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Freevee has given a straight-to-series order to “The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,” starring Emmy nominee and SAG Award winner Naveen Andrews (“The Dropout”), comedian Sindhu Vee (“Starstruck”) and Tony nominee Megan Hilty (“Smash”). The original comedy is inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated Vijal Patel, who serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer.
The series’ logline follows the Pradeep family and “the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India.” Told through hilarious (and often conflicting) flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled — romantically, personally and professionally — with a polar-opposite neighborhood family, leading to a predicament with many surprising twists.
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The eight-episode half-hour series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios. Executive producers are Daytime Emmy winner Sara Gilbert...
The series’ logline follows the Pradeep family and “the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India.” Told through hilarious (and often conflicting) flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled — romantically, personally and professionally — with a polar-opposite neighborhood family, leading to a predicament with many surprising twists.
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Naveen Andrews Breaks Down His ‘Dark’ and ‘Mercurial’ Character in ‘The Cleaning Lady’ Season 2: ‘He Needs Therapy’
The eight-episode half-hour series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios. Executive producers are Daytime Emmy winner Sara Gilbert...
- 1/19/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Amazon Freevee has given a straight-to-series order to The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, an immigrant comedy inspired by the personal experiences of Vijal Patel, starring Naveen Andrews (The Dropout), Sindhu Vee (Starstruck), and Megan Hilty (Smash). Sahana Srinivasan (Grown-ish), Arjun Sriram (Sydney to the Max), Ashwin Sakthivel (Smeds and Smoos), Ethan Suplee (Babylon) and Nicholas Hamilton (Time) round out the series regular cast. Pete Holmes (Crashing) and Romy Rosemont (A Million Little Things) will recur in the eight-episode half-hour series. The project had been in development at IMDb TV, which rebranded to Amazon Freevee, since 2021.
Related: 2022-23 Amazon Freevee Pilots & Series Orders
Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios, the modern-day immigrant story follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India.
As told through hilarious (and often conflicting) flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled—romantically,...
Related: 2022-23 Amazon Freevee Pilots & Series Orders
Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios, the modern-day immigrant story follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India.
As told through hilarious (and often conflicting) flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled—romantically,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Naveen Andrews is set to star in a comedy series at Freevee.
Amazon’s ad-supported streaming service has given a straight-to-series order to The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, in which Andrews (The Dropout, The Cleaning Lady) plays the patriarch of an immigrant family from India who quickly becomes entangled with their new neighbors. Sindhu Vee (Starstruck), Megan Hilty (Smash) and Ethan Suplee (My Name Is Earl) also star.
Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios are producing the series, which comes from Black-ish alum Vijal Patel.
“This show is from a very personal place and explores the many facets of the immigrant struggle,” said Patel. “As my parents say, the pain got funnier over time — like wine.”
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh will be told through sometimes conflicting flashbacks from an interrogation room and lay out the story of how the family quickly find themselves embroiled — romantically, personally and professionally — with a polar-opposite neighborhood family,...
Amazon’s ad-supported streaming service has given a straight-to-series order to The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, in which Andrews (The Dropout, The Cleaning Lady) plays the patriarch of an immigrant family from India who quickly becomes entangled with their new neighbors. Sindhu Vee (Starstruck), Megan Hilty (Smash) and Ethan Suplee (My Name Is Earl) also star.
Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios are producing the series, which comes from Black-ish alum Vijal Patel.
“This show is from a very personal place and explores the many facets of the immigrant struggle,” said Patel. “As my parents say, the pain got funnier over time — like wine.”
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh will be told through sometimes conflicting flashbacks from an interrogation room and lay out the story of how the family quickly find themselves embroiled — romantically, personally and professionally — with a polar-opposite neighborhood family,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A panel of industry experts will present workshops at the Creating Content for the Global Marketplace program from Netflix and Stage 32.
Designed as a series of educational virtual workshops, the program is aimed at emerging talent from around the world who will learn how to turn their ideas into compelling structured series.
The presenting experts include Vijal Patel, an Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award winning writer and producer who has worked on shows such as “Black-ish” and “The Middle”; Mickey Fisher, a showrunner, writer and producer for Tom Clancy’s “Jack Ryan,” “The Strain,” and “Extant”; Anna M. Henry, a development executive and producer whose body of work can be seen on Netflix, HBO, Starz and CBS; “Stuber” writer Tripper Clancy; and “13” producer Jeanette B. Milio.
Over the course of the five-part series, participants will learn how to format a television pilot and create a series budget, in addition to sessions...
Designed as a series of educational virtual workshops, the program is aimed at emerging talent from around the world who will learn how to turn their ideas into compelling structured series.
The presenting experts include Vijal Patel, an Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award winning writer and producer who has worked on shows such as “Black-ish” and “The Middle”; Mickey Fisher, a showrunner, writer and producer for Tom Clancy’s “Jack Ryan,” “The Strain,” and “Extant”; Anna M. Henry, a development executive and producer whose body of work can be seen on Netflix, HBO, Starz and CBS; “Stuber” writer Tripper Clancy; and “13” producer Jeanette B. Milio.
Over the course of the five-part series, participants will learn how to format a television pilot and create a series budget, in addition to sessions...
- 12/6/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon-owned streaming service puts five more projects in development
Amazon’s IMDb TV will adapt Tegan and Sara’s best-selling memoir “High School” into a drama series that will be executive produced by Clea DuVall. Additionally, the streaming service is significantly expanding its output by putting five more scripted projects in development and greenlighting three unscripted series.
“High School,” which will be co-created by Tegan and Sara, is described as a coming-of-age story of first loves and first songs. Produced by Amazon Studios and Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, “High School” is a story about finding your own identity — a journey made even more complicated when you have a twin whose own struggle and self-discovery so closely mimics your own. Told through a backdrop of 90s grunge and rave culture, the series weaves between parallel and discordant memories of twin sisters growing up down the hall from one another.
Amazon’s IMDb TV will adapt Tegan and Sara’s best-selling memoir “High School” into a drama series that will be executive produced by Clea DuVall. Additionally, the streaming service is significantly expanding its output by putting five more scripted projects in development and greenlighting three unscripted series.
“High School,” which will be co-created by Tegan and Sara, is described as a coming-of-age story of first loves and first songs. Produced by Amazon Studios and Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, “High School” is a story about finding your own identity — a journey made even more complicated when you have a twin whose own struggle and self-discovery so closely mimics your own. Told through a backdrop of 90s grunge and rave culture, the series weaves between parallel and discordant memories of twin sisters growing up down the hall from one another.
- 5/3/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Amazon’s IMDb TV free, ad-supported streaming service is bulking up its originals lineup — announcing five new series in development, including a comedy from “The Good Place” creator Michael Schur and author Shea Serrano.
The projects are part of Amazon’s first-ever NewFronts presentation to advertisers on Monday.
“Primo,” from Serrano and Schur, is billed as a coming-of-age story about a Mexican-American teenager balancing cultural norms, college aspirations, societal expectations and the hectic home life of being raised by his single mom and five uncles.
The series is written and executive produced by Serrano, who based the comedy on his upbringing. Schur, who co-created “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Parks and Recreation” after serving as a writer and producer on “The Office,” also serves as executive producer alongside David Miner. “Primo” is a Fremulon and 3 Arts production in association with Universal TV, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The other projects in...
The projects are part of Amazon’s first-ever NewFronts presentation to advertisers on Monday.
“Primo,” from Serrano and Schur, is billed as a coming-of-age story about a Mexican-American teenager balancing cultural norms, college aspirations, societal expectations and the hectic home life of being raised by his single mom and five uncles.
The series is written and executive produced by Serrano, who based the comedy on his upbringing. Schur, who co-created “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Parks and Recreation” after serving as a writer and producer on “The Office,” also serves as executive producer alongside David Miner. “Primo” is a Fremulon and 3 Arts production in association with Universal TV, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The other projects in...
- 5/3/2021
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon’s free streaming service IMDb TV has unveiled a sizeable development slate with projects from the likes of The Good Place creator Mike Schur, All American showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll and CSI: New York star Melina Kanakaredes.
The AVOD service announced five projects ahead of its inaugural appearance at NewFronts.
The five projects join existing developments at the streamer from the likes of Norman Lear, Laverner Cox, George Wallace, Jessica Simpson, Kat Candler, Shawn Ryan, Samantha Stratton, Monique Alvarez and Jessica Lee Williamson.
They follow series orders for the likes of Greg Garcia’s Sprung and a Bosch spinoff.
Schur has teamed up with The Ringer writer and Basketball (and Other Things) author Shea Serrano on Primo, a coming-of-age story about a Mexican-American teenager balancing cultural norms, college aspirations, societal expectations and the hectic home life of being raised by his single mom and five uncles. Based on Serrano’s upbringing,...
The AVOD service announced five projects ahead of its inaugural appearance at NewFronts.
The five projects join existing developments at the streamer from the likes of Norman Lear, Laverner Cox, George Wallace, Jessica Simpson, Kat Candler, Shawn Ryan, Samantha Stratton, Monique Alvarez and Jessica Lee Williamson.
They follow series orders for the likes of Greg Garcia’s Sprung and a Bosch spinoff.
Schur has teamed up with The Ringer writer and Basketball (and Other Things) author Shea Serrano on Primo, a coming-of-age story about a Mexican-American teenager balancing cultural norms, college aspirations, societal expectations and the hectic home life of being raised by his single mom and five uncles. Based on Serrano’s upbringing,...
- 5/3/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Fox has put in development Re-Friended, a half-hour multi-camera comedy from comedian Franchesca Ramsey (Decoded) and actress-writer-producer Shamikah Martinez, who are set to star, writer Vijal Patel, Kay Cannon and Laverne McKinnon’s K&l Productions and Sony Pictures Television, where K&l is under a first-look deal. The project is a co-production between Sony TV and Fox Entertainment.
Written by Ramsey, Martinez and Patel, Re-Friended is based on an original idea from Ramsey and Martinez. It revolves around two childhood friends who stayed connected through the years via social media. When they become roommates as adults, they realize how much they don’t know each other at all, and have to “re-friend” over again and learn how to live with and love the un-curated versions of themselves.
Ramsey, Martinez and Patel executive produce with Cannon and McKinnon for K&l Productions.
Ramsey is the host...
Written by Ramsey, Martinez and Patel, Re-Friended is based on an original idea from Ramsey and Martinez. It revolves around two childhood friends who stayed connected through the years via social media. When they become roommates as adults, they realize how much they don’t know each other at all, and have to “re-friend” over again and learn how to live with and love the un-curated versions of themselves.
Ramsey, Martinez and Patel executive produce with Cannon and McKinnon for K&l Productions.
Ramsey is the host...
- 12/9/2019
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Overall and first-look deals still drive the television business.
Although some mega-producers have moved to the streaming world, including Ryan Murphy and Shonda Rhimes at Netflix, the overwhelming majority of pacts are still at the studio and linear network level. These deals help lock in show services, as well as keep the development pipeline flowing.
Here is a snapshot at most of the deals currently in place across Hollywood, as of mid-May.
A+E Studios
Appletree Pictures
Ross Fineman
Sarah Gertrude Shapiro
Thruline (Ron West/Chris Henze/Jb Roberts)
ABC Studios
Eli Attie
Alec Baldwin/Mallory Schwartz El Dorado Pictures
Kenya Barris Khalabo Ink Society
Julie Bean
Kevin Biegel
Sherry Bilsing-Graham/Ellen Kreamer
Bluegrass Fanfare
Chris Brancato Churchill Road Prods.
Jeremy Bronson
Danny Chun
Adam Ciralsky
Eliza Coupe
Liz Craft/Sarah Fain
Carlton Cuse
Paul Davies
Viola Davis/Kaylon Hunt JuVee Prods.
Tim Doyle
Dan Dworkin/Jay Beattie
Randall Einhorn...
Although some mega-producers have moved to the streaming world, including Ryan Murphy and Shonda Rhimes at Netflix, the overwhelming majority of pacts are still at the studio and linear network level. These deals help lock in show services, as well as keep the development pipeline flowing.
Here is a snapshot at most of the deals currently in place across Hollywood, as of mid-May.
A+E Studios
Appletree Pictures
Ross Fineman
Sarah Gertrude Shapiro
Thruline (Ron West/Chris Henze/Jb Roberts)
ABC Studios
Eli Attie
Alec Baldwin/Mallory Schwartz El Dorado Pictures
Kenya Barris Khalabo Ink Society
Julie Bean
Kevin Biegel
Sherry Bilsing-Graham/Ellen Kreamer
Bluegrass Fanfare
Chris Brancato Churchill Road Prods.
Jeremy Bronson
Danny Chun
Adam Ciralsky
Eliza Coupe
Liz Craft/Sarah Fain
Carlton Cuse
Paul Davies
Viola Davis/Kaylon Hunt JuVee Prods.
Tim Doyle
Dan Dworkin/Jay Beattie
Randall Einhorn...
- 5/16/2018
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Jimmy Kimmel has joined the ABC comedy pilot “Man of the House” as narrator, TheWrap has learned.
The comedy stars Alyson Hannigan and Leslie Bibb as two recently divorced sisters who decide to move in together to raise their kids under one roof, including Bradley (Jake Shorty), a young football star left to figure out what manhood means in a world where he’s now completely surrounded by women.
Kimmel will provide voiceover as the adult version of Short’s character on the Kerry Washington-produced multi-camera hybrid sitcom. Jenna Ortega and Reece Caddell also star.
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The ABC Studios pilot is written by “Baby Daddy” executive producer Frank Pines and “black-ish” alum Vijal Patel. Washington serves as executive producer alongside Pilar Savone of her Simpson Street production company, and Gail Berman and Joe Earley of The Jackal Group.
The role builds on Kimmel’s existing relationship with ABC, which includes serving as host of ABC’s late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as well as the network’s two most recent Academy Awards telecasts.
Read original story Jimmy Kimmel to Narrate ABC’s ‘Man of the House’ Pilot At TheWrap...
The comedy stars Alyson Hannigan and Leslie Bibb as two recently divorced sisters who decide to move in together to raise their kids under one roof, including Bradley (Jake Shorty), a young football star left to figure out what manhood means in a world where he’s now completely surrounded by women.
Kimmel will provide voiceover as the adult version of Short’s character on the Kerry Washington-produced multi-camera hybrid sitcom. Jenna Ortega and Reece Caddell also star.
Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel Asks Baker Mayfield to Guarantee Cleveland Browns Will Win a Game in 2018 (Video)
The ABC Studios pilot is written by “Baby Daddy” executive producer Frank Pines and “black-ish” alum Vijal Patel. Washington serves as executive producer alongside Pilar Savone of her Simpson Street production company, and Gail Berman and Joe Earley of The Jackal Group.
The role builds on Kimmel’s existing relationship with ABC, which includes serving as host of ABC’s late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as well as the network’s two most recent Academy Awards telecasts.
Read original story Jimmy Kimmel to Narrate ABC’s ‘Man of the House’ Pilot At TheWrap...
- 4/30/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Jimmy Kimmel has been cast in the ABC comedy pilot “Man of the House.”
He joins previously announced cast members Alyson Hannigan, Leslie Bibb, Jake Short, Jenna Ortega, and Reece Caddell.
The multi-camera hybrid series, inspired by the life of co-creator Frank Pines, will follow two recently divorced sisters who decide to move in together to raise their kids under one roof. The oldest kid and only son, Bradley, is left to figure out what manhood means in a world where he’s now completely surrounded by females.
Kimmel will provide the voiceover/narration of the grown up version of Jake Short’s character Bradley. Kimmel’s voiceover provides the point of view of Bradley looking back fondly at the women who made him the man he is today.
“I’ve often thought of myself as an ‘Older Bradley’ so that works out well,” Kimmel said.
Kimmel currently hosts the...
He joins previously announced cast members Alyson Hannigan, Leslie Bibb, Jake Short, Jenna Ortega, and Reece Caddell.
The multi-camera hybrid series, inspired by the life of co-creator Frank Pines, will follow two recently divorced sisters who decide to move in together to raise their kids under one roof. The oldest kid and only son, Bradley, is left to figure out what manhood means in a world where he’s now completely surrounded by females.
Kimmel will provide the voiceover/narration of the grown up version of Jake Short’s character Bradley. Kimmel’s voiceover provides the point of view of Bradley looking back fondly at the women who made him the man he is today.
“I’ve often thought of myself as an ‘Older Bradley’ so that works out well,” Kimmel said.
Kimmel currently hosts the...
- 4/30/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Jimmy Kimmel will be adding his voice to Man of the House, ABC’s multi-camera hybrid family comedy pilot from Gail Berman’s The Jackal Group, ABC Studios and Scandal star Kerry Washington’s studio-based Simpson Street. Kimmel joins previously announced Alyson Hannigan, Leslie Bibb, Jake Short, Jenna Ortega and Reece Caddell.
The host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live will provide the voice-over/narration of the grownup version of Jake Short’s character Bradley. Kimmel’s voice-over provides the point of view of Bradley looking back fondly at the women who made him the man he is today.
Written by Vijal Patel and Frank Pines inspired by Pines’ life and directed by Richie Keen, the family comedy revolves around two recently divorced, very different sisters who, against their better judgment, move in together to raise their collective kids. Jessie (Hannigan) is a sensitive social worker and overprotective mom to...
The host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live will provide the voice-over/narration of the grownup version of Jake Short’s character Bradley. Kimmel’s voice-over provides the point of view of Bradley looking back fondly at the women who made him the man he is today.
Written by Vijal Patel and Frank Pines inspired by Pines’ life and directed by Richie Keen, the family comedy revolves around two recently divorced, very different sisters who, against their better judgment, move in together to raise their collective kids. Jessie (Hannigan) is a sensitive social worker and overprotective mom to...
- 4/30/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Promising news for one of ABC's comedy pilots: As the broadcast network starts mulling pickups for the 2018-19 season, Jimmy Kimmel is joining <em>Man of the House</em>.
The <em>Jimmy Kimmel</em> <em>Live</em> host and go-to ABC emcee is lending his voice to the Frank Pines and Vijal Patel project, serving as the off-camera narrator — a grown version of the character Bradley, played onscreen by Jake Short. "I’ve often thought of myself as an 'Older Bradley,'" said Kimmel, "so that works out well."
<em>Man of the House</em> stars Alyson Hannigan and Leslie Bibb as dissimilar ...
The <em>Jimmy Kimmel</em> <em>Live</em> host and go-to ABC emcee is lending his voice to the Frank Pines and Vijal Patel project, serving as the off-camera narrator — a grown version of the character Bradley, played onscreen by Jake Short. "I’ve often thought of myself as an 'Older Bradley,'" said Kimmel, "so that works out well."
<em>Man of the House</em> stars Alyson Hannigan and Leslie Bibb as dissimilar ...
- 4/30/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Exclusive: Stuck in the Middle star Jenna Ortega has been cast in a lead role opposite Alyson Hannigan and Leslie Bibb in Man of the House, ABC’s multi-camera hybrid family comedy pilot from Gail Berman’s The Jackal Group, ABC Studios and Scandal star Kerry Washington’s studio-based Simpson Street.
Ortega is segueing to Man Of the House from another multi-camera comedy, Disney Channel’s Stuck In the Middle, which wrapped production on its third season last week. It will be the series’ last season, Deadline has learned. The 22-episode third and final season of Stuck In the Middle will begin airing this summer. The series has produced 59 episodes in total.
Ortega, who plays the lead in Stuck In the Middle, hinted at the comedy coming to an end with tearful messages on Twitter and Instagram at the wrap of production last week.
Stuck in the Middle, from executive producer Linda Videtti Figueiredo,...
Ortega is segueing to Man Of the House from another multi-camera comedy, Disney Channel’s Stuck In the Middle, which wrapped production on its third season last week. It will be the series’ last season, Deadline has learned. The 22-episode third and final season of Stuck In the Middle will begin airing this summer. The series has produced 59 episodes in total.
Ortega, who plays the lead in Stuck In the Middle, hinted at the comedy coming to an end with tearful messages on Twitter and Instagram at the wrap of production last week.
Stuck in the Middle, from executive producer Linda Videtti Figueiredo,...
- 3/30/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Now this is what we call a sister act: Leslie Bibb has signed on to star alongside Alyson Hannigan in the ABC sitcom pilot Man of the House, our sister site Deadline is reporting.
The Popular and Gcb alum will join Hannigan to play recently divorced sisters who move in together to raise their children under one roof, with the eldest son serving as the de facto “man of the house.” Bibb’s character Charli is described as “a beautiful, narcissistic, possibly sociopathic man-eater who wakes up every morning looking for a fight because it’s the only thing that makes her feel alive.
The Popular and Gcb alum will join Hannigan to play recently divorced sisters who move in together to raise their children under one roof, with the eldest son serving as the de facto “man of the house.” Bibb’s character Charli is described as “a beautiful, narcissistic, possibly sociopathic man-eater who wakes up every morning looking for a fight because it’s the only thing that makes her feel alive.
- 3/13/2018
- TVLine.com
Leslie Bibb has been tapped as the co-lead opposite Alyson Hannigan in Man of the House, ABC’s multi-camera hybrid family comedy pilot from Gail Berman's The Jackal Group, ABC Studios and Scandal star Kerry Washington's studio-based Simpson Street. Richie Keen (Shameless, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia).has come on board to direct. ABC Written by Vijal Patel and Frank Pines inspired by Pines' life, Man of the House revolves around two recently divorced sisters…...
- 3/13/2018
- Deadline TV
ABC has picked up the Kerry Washington-produced comedy “Man of the House” to pilot, with Alyson Hannigan attached to star. Written by “Baby Daddy” executive producer Frank Pines and “black-ish” alum Vijal Patel, the hybrid sitcom is a family comedy about two recently divorced sisters who decide to move in together to raise their kids under one roof, including a young football star left to figure out what manhood means in a world where he’s now completely surrounded by females. The “How I Met Your Mother” star will play Jessie, a caring social-worker who was shocked when her husband left her. With...
- 3/1/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
ABC has given a pilot green light to Man of the House, a multi-camera hybrid family comedy starring How I Met Your Mother alumna Alyson Hannigan, from Gail Berman's The Jackal Group, ABC Studios and Scandal star Kerry Washington's studio-based Simpson Street. The project had a cast-contingent pilot order, and Hannigan’s casting lifts the contingency. Written by Vijal Patel (Black-ish) and Frank Pines (Baby Daddy) inspired by Pines’ real life, Man of the House revolves…...
- 3/1/2018
- Deadline TV
Kerry Washington‘s got Alyson Hannigan‘s TV comeback handled. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer/How I Met Your Mother fave has signed on to headline an ABC comedy pilot exec produced by the Scandal actress, TVLine has learned.
Titled Man of the House, the potential series is described as a hybrid single-camera/mult-camera sitcom about two recently divorced sisters (one of whom is played by Hannigan) who decide to move in together to raise their kids under one roof. The oldest kid and only son is left to figure out what manhood means in a world where he’s now completely surrounded by females.
Titled Man of the House, the potential series is described as a hybrid single-camera/mult-camera sitcom about two recently divorced sisters (one of whom is played by Hannigan) who decide to move in together to raise their kids under one roof. The oldest kid and only son is left to figure out what manhood means in a world where he’s now completely surrounded by females.
- 3/1/2018
- TVLine.com
Black-ish creator Kenya Barris has emerged as the top writer-producer this development season with three high-profile pilots. ABC has given a green light to Unit Zero, an action dramedy starring Toni Collette from the Black-ish duo of exec producer Barris and supervising producer Lindsey Shockley. Unit Zero joins the ABC comedy pilot Libby and Malcolm, starring Felicity Huffman and Courtney B. Vance, which Barris co-wrote with Vijal Patel, and the proposed Black-ish…...
- 2/1/2017
- Deadline TV
It’s pilot season — when networks decide which of dozens of prospective shows should become full-fledged series. TheWrap’s complete network pilot guide will keep you up to speed on the status of every project by ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC are planning. In cases where they’ve already ordered a show to series, we’ll say so. Check back often for regular updates. ABC: Comedy / Drama CBS: Comedy / Drama Fox: Comedy / Drama NBC: Comedy / Drama Comedy Libby & Malcolm (ABC Studios) Writer(s): Kenya Barris, Vijal Patel Producer(s): Brian Dobbins, Felicity Huffman, Courtney B. Vance Logline: Blended...
- 1/23/2017
- by Wrap TV Team
- The Wrap
Suits director-executive producer Anton Cropper is set to direct Libby & Malcolm, ABCs high-profile comedy pilot from Black-ish creator/executive producer Kenya Barris and co-executive producer Vijal Patel. The pilot has American Crime's Felicity Huffman and People v. O.J. Simpson's Courtney B. Vance set to star. Written by Barris and Patel, the half-hour comedy is a blended family show about two polar opposite political pundits — Libby (Huffman) and Malcolm (Vance) — who…...
- 1/13/2017
- Deadline TV
As if they weren’t already bordering on the absurd, TV’s pundit factory is getting the sitcom treatment.
Felicity Huffman and Courtney B. Vance have signed on to star in “Libby & Malcolm,” a single-camera half-hour comedy that ABC has just picked up to pilot.
Read More: How Courtney B. Vance Mastered the Role of O.J.’s Charismatic Attorney, Johnnie Cochran (Video)
“Black-ish” executive producer Kenya Barris is behind the show, along with Vijal Patel (both of whom will serve as exec producers). The show stars Huffman and Vance as “two polar-opposite political pundits who fall in love despite all odds and form an insta-family as well as a work partnership.”
E. Brian Dobbins, Huffman, and Vance will also executive produce.
Read More: How John Ridley and Company Create the Emotional Resonance of ‘American Crime’
Huffman most recently starred on ABC’s “American Crime”; her relationship with the network...
Felicity Huffman and Courtney B. Vance have signed on to star in “Libby & Malcolm,” a single-camera half-hour comedy that ABC has just picked up to pilot.
Read More: How Courtney B. Vance Mastered the Role of O.J.’s Charismatic Attorney, Johnnie Cochran (Video)
“Black-ish” executive producer Kenya Barris is behind the show, along with Vijal Patel (both of whom will serve as exec producers). The show stars Huffman and Vance as “two polar-opposite political pundits who fall in love despite all odds and form an insta-family as well as a work partnership.”
E. Brian Dobbins, Huffman, and Vance will also executive produce.
Read More: How John Ridley and Company Create the Emotional Resonance of ‘American Crime’
Huffman most recently starred on ABC’s “American Crime”; her relationship with the network...
- 12/6/2016
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
It’ll be politics as unusual for Felicity Huffman and Courtney B. Vance: The Emmy-winning duo’s very timely punditry comedy has scored an official pilot order at ABC.
Related2017 Renewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? What’s on the Bubble?
Titled Libby & Malcolm, the potential series — from Black-ish creator Kenya Barris and co-executive producer Vijal Patel — explores how today’s “politics of division” plays out between two opposing pundits who also happen to be husband and wife. (Think James Carville and Mary Matalin.) Bitter work rivals on their show Black & Wright, the couple has...
Related2017 Renewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? What’s on the Bubble?
Titled Libby & Malcolm, the potential series — from Black-ish creator Kenya Barris and co-executive producer Vijal Patel — explores how today’s “politics of division” plays out between two opposing pundits who also happen to be husband and wife. (Think James Carville and Mary Matalin.) Bitter work rivals on their show Black & Wright, the couple has...
- 12/6/2016
- TVLine.com
ABC has made it official, giving a formal pilot greenlight to Libby & Malcolm, its high-profile comedy project from Black-ish creator/executive producer Kenya Barris and co-executive producer Vijal Patel, which has American Crime‘s Felicity Huffman and People v. O.J. Simpson's Courtney B. Vance set to star. This marks the first official order for the 2017 broadcast pilot season. The comedy, produced by ABC Studios, landed at ABC with Huffman on board in September, scoring…...
- 12/6/2016
- Deadline TV
ABC has ordered a pilot for half-hour single-camera comedy “Libby & Malcolm.” The project hails from “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris and Vijal Patel, who wrote and executive produced the pilot. The episode is also executive produced by E. Brian Dobbins and its two on-screen stars, Felicity Huffman and Courtney B. Vance. “Libby & Malcolm” is a blended family show about two polar-opposite political pundits who fall in love despite all odds, per its official description. The duo forms an insta-family as well as a work partnership. Also Read: Ratings: 'Secrets and Lies' Season Finale Can't Beat, Well, Anything The pilot is produced by ABC.
- 12/6/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The Designing Women are getting back together.
Cast members Delta Burke, Annie Potts and Jean Smart and guest stars Gerald McRaney, Hal Holbrook and Douglas Barr will join creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason for a reunion panel, marking the CBS comedy’s 30th anniversary, at the Atx Television Festival.
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The fest will take place June 8-11 in Austin, Texas.
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Cast members Delta Burke, Annie Potts and Jean Smart and guest stars Gerald McRaney, Hal Holbrook and Douglas Barr will join creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason for a reunion panel, marking the CBS comedy’s 30th anniversary, at the Atx Television Festival.
PhotosYour Guide to TV’s 100+ Reboots and Revivals: Knight Rider, Dynasty, Greek, L.A. Law, Twin Peaks and More
The fest will take place June 8-11 in Austin, Texas.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* Greg Grunberg (Heroes, Alias) will recur on The Flash, beginning with the Nov. 22 episode, as Detective Tom Patterson,...
- 11/17/2016
- TVLine.com
People v. O.J. Simpson‘s Courtney B. Vance is set to star opposite Felicity Huffman in ABC’s political family comedy series project Libby & Malcolm (working title) from Black-ish creator/executive producer Kenya Barris and co-executive producer Vijal Patel. Vance also will serve as an executive producer on the show, along with Huffman. The comedy, produced by ABC Studios, landed at ABC with Huffman on board in September, scoring a big pilot production commitment in a…...
- 11/17/2016
- Deadline TV
ABC is developing a new (untitled) TV show project from Black-ish creator Kenya Barris and co-executive producer Vijal Patel. Deadline reports Felicity Huffman is attached to star and executive produce.The new single-cam political family comedy hails from ABC Studios. Huffman also stars in John Ridley’s American Crime TV series on The Alphabet Network.Read More…...
- 10/5/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Felicity Huffman isn’t content to have just one ABC show.
The American Crime actress is attached to a star in an untitled political family comedy from Black-ish creator Kenya Barris and co-executive producer Vijal Patel, which has earned a big commitment from the Alphabet network.
RelatedAmerican Crime: Felicity Huffman to Return for Season 3 of ABC Drama
Per our sister site Deadline, the potential series explores how today’s “politics of division” plays out between two opposing pundits who also happen to be husband and wife. (Think James Carville and Mary Matalin.) Bitter work rivals on their show Black & Wright — one’s black,...
The American Crime actress is attached to a star in an untitled political family comedy from Black-ish creator Kenya Barris and co-executive producer Vijal Patel, which has earned a big commitment from the Alphabet network.
RelatedAmerican Crime: Felicity Huffman to Return for Season 3 of ABC Drama
Per our sister site Deadline, the potential series explores how today’s “politics of division” plays out between two opposing pundits who also happen to be husband and wife. (Think James Carville and Mary Matalin.) Bitter work rivals on their show Black & Wright — one’s black,...
- 9/29/2016
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: In one of the biggest half-hour sales so far this season, ABC has landed a family comedy from Black-ish creator/executive producer Kenya Barris and co-executive producer Vijal Patel, which has Emmy winner Felicity Huffman attached to star and executive produce. The single-camera project about a politically divided family hails from ABC Studios, where Barris and Patel are under overall deals. The big commitment, a rarity for a deal between a studio and its…...
- 9/28/2016
- Deadline TV
Katie Walder has been cast as the female lead in ABC single camera comedy pilot Square Roots, written and exec produced by Vijal Patel. Michael Fresco (Suburgatory) is directing. Square Roots is about a man from a family of logic-driven engineers who is determined to use his "gift" to help the people he loves with their everyday issues. . .whether they like it or not. Walder will play Ruth, Dan’s (Adhir Kalyan) wife and mother to their two kids. Ruth is as far from an…...
- 3/8/2016
- Deadline TV
Rules of Engagement alum Adhir Kalyan, Noureen DeWulf (Anger Management) Bernard White (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and Nina Wadia are set as series regulars on ABC single camera comedy pilot Square Roots, written and exec produced by Vijal Patel. Michael Fresco (Suburgatory) is directing. Square Roots is about a man from a family of logic-driven engineers who is determined to use his "gift" to help the people he loves with their everyday issues. . .whether they…...
- 2/29/2016
- Deadline TV
ABC has ordered pilots for two new comedy TV series: Chunk & Bean, from writers Ed Herro and Brian Donovan, who will Ep with Dave Heminsgson. Donovan hails from cancelled sitcom, The Neighbors, while Hemingson is from the cancelled Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 TV show.
Square Roots was created by Vijal Patel, who will write and executive produce. You may recognize Patel as a writer and co-executive producer from the credits of ABC's Black-ish sitcom.
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Square Roots was created by Vijal Patel, who will write and executive produce. You may recognize Patel as a writer and co-executive producer from the credits of ABC's Black-ish sitcom.
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- 1/26/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
ABC has given pilot orders to two single-camera projects: Chunk & Bean, written by Ed Herro and Brian Donovan and exec produced by Dave Hemingson, and Square Roots, written exec produced by Vijal Patel. Both hail from ABC sibling ABC Studios. Chunk & Bean is a dual-family comedy centered on the unlikely friendship of two misfits, Chunk and Bean, who benefit from having two very different sets of parents living next door to each other. First-time developers Herro and…...
- 1/26/2016
- Deadline TV
ABC has given pilot orders to two single-camera comedies. “Square Roots” focuses on a man from a family of logic driven engineers is determined to use his “gift” to help the people he loves with their everyday issues. The pilot is written and executive produced by “Black-ish” co-executive producer and writer Vijal Patel. “Chunk & Bean,” from writers and executive producers Ed Herro and Brian Donovan is about two friends who benefit from having two very different sets of parents living next door to each other. Dave Hemingson (“The B— In Apartment 23”) is also executive producers. Also Read: 7 TCA Takeaways:.
- 1/26/2016
- by Daniel Holloway
- The Wrap
Exclusive: In yet another example of cross-pollination between vertically integrated companies this buying season, Fox has taken in an ABC Studios-produced comedy in a script deal with penalty. It hails from Courteney Cox and David Arquette‘s studio-based Coquette and writer Vijal Patel who also has an overall deal at ABC Studios. The single-camera comedy centers on tiger parents who realize raising smart confident kids is a horrible idea when they turn into smart confident teenagers who make your life hell. Patel is writing and will executive produce with Cox and Arquette, with Coquette’s Thea Mann co-executive producing. Patel, repped by Apa and attorney Bruce Gellman, serves as co-executive producer on ABC/ABC Studios’ new comedy series Trophy Wife. He previously serves as co-executive producer on Family Tools and spent three seasons on The Middle. Coquette is co-producing with ABC Studios the TBS comedy series Cougar Town starring Cox.
- 9/7/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: TV writer/playwright Cassie Pappas (MTV’s Awkward) and Vijal Patel (ABC’s The Middle) have sold single-camera comedy projects to ABC that draw on their real-life family experiences. Both shows are produced by ABC Studios. Pappas’ 20′s Vs 30′s centers on two sisters a decade apart in age who move in together. Inspired by Pappas’ relationship with her sister, the project revolves around the sisters, their group of friends and the decade between them. 20s Vs. 30s, which stems from a blind script deal Pappas had at ABC Studios, is co-produced by 3 Arts, with Pappas, Tom Lassally and Jonathan Berry executive producing. Papas, repped by Apa and 3 Arts, is developing cable project The Spread with Nick Wechsler. Patel’s semi-autobiographical Square Roots centers on a young married couple perpetually tormented by the husband’s opinionated family of engineers who think they have a “solution” for every problem in life.
- 8/24/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Comedy writer-producer Vijal Patel has signed a two-year overall deal with ABC Studios. Under the seven-figure pact, he will join ABC Studios’ new comedy series for ABC Family Tools as a co-executive producer. Patel, repped by Apa and attorney Bruce Gellman, spent the last three seasons on the ABC/Warner Bros TV comedy series The Middle, most recently as a supervising producer. His series credits also include the Fox sitcom ‘Til Death.
- 5/30/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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