Exclusive: Nacelle, the studio behind Down to Earth with Zac Efron and Grant, Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History, has struck a deal to distribute a feature-length doc filmed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The company has taken worldwide rights to Comedy of War: Laughter in Ukraine.
The doc comes from filmmakers Christopher Walters and Krista Liney, who runs producer Maiden, and shows the brutal reality of the conflict through the lens of stand-up comedians touring in war-torn Ukraine. Nacelle plans to take the doc to film festivals before launching worldwide sales.
The documentary follows four rising stars of Ukrainian stand-up comedy, each with a unique perspective on the war currently being waged in their homeland. Performing in converted bomb shelters, they laugh in spite of the war, not at it.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine began almost a year ago and has left tens of thousands dead and millions displaced.
The doc comes from filmmakers Christopher Walters and Krista Liney, who runs producer Maiden, and shows the brutal reality of the conflict through the lens of stand-up comedians touring in war-torn Ukraine. Nacelle plans to take the doc to film festivals before launching worldwide sales.
The documentary follows four rising stars of Ukrainian stand-up comedy, each with a unique perspective on the war currently being waged in their homeland. Performing in converted bomb shelters, they laugh in spite of the war, not at it.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine began almost a year ago and has left tens of thousands dead and millions displaced.
- 2/1/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Audio Up, the podcast company co-founded by actor Dennis Quaid, has made a number of senior hires including the appointment of reality veteran David Hurwitz.
Hurwitz, who has exec produced series including ABC’s Don’t, NBC’s Fear Factor and Ellen’s Game of Games, joins the company as Head of Content.
This comes after the business, which is led by Jingle Punks founder Jared Gutstadt, scored investment from MGM and publishing and talent management company Primary Wave.
“The share of ear between people spending their time on Spotify, Apple, and countless other platforms, is now a full arm’s race. Whoever has the best content and the best talent, wins. We’re aiming to be the first in that race,” said Dennis Quaid.
Quaid, who recently starred in Amazon’s Goliath and Midway, is also chief artist-in-residence at the company, which made his podcast interview series, The Dennissance.
Audio...
Hurwitz, who has exec produced series including ABC’s Don’t, NBC’s Fear Factor and Ellen’s Game of Games, joins the company as Head of Content.
This comes after the business, which is led by Jingle Punks founder Jared Gutstadt, scored investment from MGM and publishing and talent management company Primary Wave.
“The share of ear between people spending their time on Spotify, Apple, and countless other platforms, is now a full arm’s race. Whoever has the best content and the best talent, wins. We’re aiming to be the first in that race,” said Dennis Quaid.
Quaid, who recently starred in Amazon’s Goliath and Midway, is also chief artist-in-residence at the company, which made his podcast interview series, The Dennissance.
Audio...
- 6/17/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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