Former Electus CEO and Shine International prexy Chris Grant has launched a new distribution company, Osmosis Global, which he will unwrap in time for next week’s Mipcom conference. Investor and entrepreneur Marc Pierce is backing the new venture.
Osmosis Global’s initial sales slate includes projects from Warm Spring Productions (Fox Nation’s “Yellowstone One-Fifty with Kevin Costner”), V10 Entertainment/Vin Dibona Prods. (The CW’s “Totally Funny Kids” and “Totally Funny Animals”), Mrw Prods. (“Mike Rowe’s Somebody’s Gotta Do It”), Roc Nation (“Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story”), Stick Figure Entertainment (PBS’ “When Claude Got Shot” and HBO’s “Reporter”), Play House Studios and Cosmo Media Labs/Mola TV (“Mma Fight Academy”), among others.
Osmosis is also looking to fully finance or deficit finance both scripted and unscripted original programming, in addition to repping titles for global distribution.
As part of his exec team, Grant (who will...
Osmosis Global’s initial sales slate includes projects from Warm Spring Productions (Fox Nation’s “Yellowstone One-Fifty with Kevin Costner”), V10 Entertainment/Vin Dibona Prods. (The CW’s “Totally Funny Kids” and “Totally Funny Animals”), Mrw Prods. (“Mike Rowe’s Somebody’s Gotta Do It”), Roc Nation (“Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story”), Stick Figure Entertainment (PBS’ “When Claude Got Shot” and HBO’s “Reporter”), Play House Studios and Cosmo Media Labs/Mola TV (“Mma Fight Academy”), among others.
Osmosis is also looking to fully finance or deficit finance both scripted and unscripted original programming, in addition to repping titles for global distribution.
As part of his exec team, Grant (who will...
- 10/12/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Update, Wednesday, 1:49 Pm Pt: Kelsey Grammer has signed on to headline another series in the Fox News Media wheelhouse.
He will will host Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for America, which will look at “eight key battles which left an indelible mark on this nation,” including the Revolutionary war, the Texas revolution, the Civil War and the American Indian wars. The eight-part series will debut on the subscription streaming platform on May 1.
In a statement, Grammer said that in the series, he will share “a historic look into some of the most important battles fought through American history, to remember those who fought them, and how they shaped our country.”
The series is produced by Warm Springs Productions in association with Grammnet Nh Productions. Grammer, Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon are executive producers along with Warm Springs’ Marc Pierce and Chris Richardson.
Last week. Fox Business announced that Grammer...
He will will host Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for America, which will look at “eight key battles which left an indelible mark on this nation,” including the Revolutionary war, the Texas revolution, the Civil War and the American Indian wars. The eight-part series will debut on the subscription streaming platform on May 1.
In a statement, Grammer said that in the series, he will share “a historic look into some of the most important battles fought through American history, to remember those who fought them, and how they shaped our country.”
The series is produced by Warm Springs Productions in association with Grammnet Nh Productions. Grammer, Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon are executive producers along with Warm Springs’ Marc Pierce and Chris Richardson.
Last week. Fox Business announced that Grammer...
- 4/6/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
“Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for America” has a premiere date on Fox Nation.
The show, which finds Grammer looking at eight battles that left their mark on America, will debut May 1, Fox Nation president Jason Klarman announced Wednesday.
“I am excited this show will provide the opportunity to share a historical look into some of the most important battles fought through American history, to remember those who fought them, and how they shaped our country,” Grammer said in a statement.
The “Frasier” star’s new eight-part series will find him looking at battles from the American Revolution, Texas Revolution, Civil War and American Indian Wars. He’ll be “revealing the strategies that led to victory or defeat, the emotions, and inner workings of those who fought it, the decisions that led to battle along with the long-term consequences that resonate long after the conflict’s end,” per a logline from the streaming network.
The show, which finds Grammer looking at eight battles that left their mark on America, will debut May 1, Fox Nation president Jason Klarman announced Wednesday.
“I am excited this show will provide the opportunity to share a historical look into some of the most important battles fought through American history, to remember those who fought them, and how they shaped our country,” Grammer said in a statement.
The “Frasier” star’s new eight-part series will find him looking at battles from the American Revolution, Texas Revolution, Civil War and American Indian Wars. He’ll be “revealing the strategies that led to victory or defeat, the emotions, and inner workings of those who fought it, the decisions that led to battle along with the long-term consequences that resonate long after the conflict’s end,” per a logline from the streaming network.
- 4/6/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Streaming-video outlet Fox Nation will launch “Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for America,” a multi-part documentary series that takes viewers inside eight key U.S. battles led by the popular star of series like “Frasier” and “Cheers.”
During the series, Grammer will examine the strategies and inner workings of such landmark skirmishes as the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution, the fight for the Alamo and the First Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War. Grammer will conclude the series with a spotlight on the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
“Kelsey is a legend in the entertainment industry, and we are proud to bring his talents to our platform with ‘Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for America,'” said Jason Klarman, president of Fox Nation, in a prepared statement. “His affinity for our nation’s history and charismatic delivery will provide Fox Nation subscribers with an entertaining...
During the series, Grammer will examine the strategies and inner workings of such landmark skirmishes as the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution, the fight for the Alamo and the First Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War. Grammer will conclude the series with a spotlight on the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
“Kelsey is a legend in the entertainment industry, and we are proud to bring his talents to our platform with ‘Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for America,'” said Jason Klarman, president of Fox Nation, in a prepared statement. “His affinity for our nation’s history and charismatic delivery will provide Fox Nation subscribers with an entertaining...
- 4/6/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Fox Nation is launching the 10-part reality series “Duck Family Treasure,” a spinoff of A&e’s “Duck Dynasty,” this June, Jason Klarman, president of the platform said Wednesday.
“Since adding the coveted ‘Duck Dynasty’ series to our platform in 2020, the response from our subscribers proved they were in the market for more. We’re proud to offer this original one-of-a-kind show in addition to our already extensive library of lifestyle and entertainment content,” Klarman said in a statement.
“Duck Family Treasure” will focus on brothers Jase and Jep Robertson as they hunt for buried treasure and rare artifacts with their Uncle Si and history expert Murry Crowe. Missy and Jessica Robertson, Jase and Jep’s wives, as well as other members of the Robertson family, will also be featured on the series.
“Duck Dynasty,” which made pop culture stars of the Robertson family of West Monroe, Louisiana, aired on...
“Since adding the coveted ‘Duck Dynasty’ series to our platform in 2020, the response from our subscribers proved they were in the market for more. We’re proud to offer this original one-of-a-kind show in addition to our already extensive library of lifestyle and entertainment content,” Klarman said in a statement.
“Duck Family Treasure” will focus on brothers Jase and Jep Robertson as they hunt for buried treasure and rare artifacts with their Uncle Si and history expert Murry Crowe. Missy and Jessica Robertson, Jase and Jep’s wives, as well as other members of the Robertson family, will also be featured on the series.
“Duck Dynasty,” which made pop culture stars of the Robertson family of West Monroe, Louisiana, aired on...
- 3/23/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
The Duck Dynasty clan is spreading its wings again. Jase and Jep Robertson, the sons of patriarch Phil Robertson, will star in Duck Family Treasure for Fox Nation this June.
The unscripted show will follow the siblings as they hunt for buried treasure alongside their Uncle Si and historian Murry Crowe. Here’s the official logline: “Each episode will feature the Robertson family as they search for precious treasures, rare artifacts, and hidden gems. Throughout their journey, the Robertsons will also showcase the people, places, and lessons they encounter along the way. Missy and Jessica Robertson, Jase and Jep’s wives, and other members of the Robertson family will also be featured on the show.”
The 10-part series is from Warm Springs Prods. and Jase Robertson will exec produce, along with Korie Robertson and Zach Dasher. Chris Richardson and Marc Pierce will serve as EPs for Warm Springs.
“Since adding...
The unscripted show will follow the siblings as they hunt for buried treasure alongside their Uncle Si and historian Murry Crowe. Here’s the official logline: “Each episode will feature the Robertson family as they search for precious treasures, rare artifacts, and hidden gems. Throughout their journey, the Robertsons will also showcase the people, places, and lessons they encounter along the way. Missy and Jessica Robertson, Jase and Jep’s wives, and other members of the Robertson family will also be featured on the show.”
The 10-part series is from Warm Springs Prods. and Jase Robertson will exec produce, along with Korie Robertson and Zach Dasher. Chris Richardson and Marc Pierce will serve as EPs for Warm Springs.
“Since adding...
- 3/23/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Costner is paying homage to Yellowstone. And no, not the series. The Yellowstone star is teaming up with Fox Nation on a four-part documentary series titled Yellowstone: One-Fifty. The series will commemorate Yellowstone National Park’s 150 years and will stream on Fox Nation. The docuseries was announced on the park’s 150th anniversary on March 1. It will be developed by Costner’s Territory Pictures Entertainment and Warm Springs Productions. “The new series will launch in the fourth quarter of 2022 and consist of four one-hour episodes focused on the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park,” Jason Klarman, Fox Nation President, announced in a statement. “Yellowstone: One-Fifty will be narrated and hosted by Costner,” the statement continued, “with episodes to be released consecutively on the platform throughout its debut week. Territory Partner Rod Lake will executive produce as well as Marc Pierce for Warm Springs Productions.” Paramount Network In Yellowstone,...
- 3/1/2022
- TV Insider
Actor Kevin Costner will host and narrate a four-part documentary series for the Fox Nation streaming-video outlet commemorating the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park in 2022.
“Yellowstone: One-Fifty” will launch in the fourth quarter of this year and will, over the course of four one-hour episodes, examine the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. The series is developed by Costner’s Territory Films along with Warm Springs Productions. Episodes are expected to be released consecutively on Fox Nation throughout its debut week. Rod Lake, a partner in Territory Films, will executive produce as will Marc Pierce for Warm Springs Productions.
“’Yellowstone One-Fifty’ exemplifies the superior creative content that we strive to deliver exclusively to our subscribers. We are thrilled to collaborate with an iconic actor and filmmaker of Kevin Costner’s caliber on this project,” said Jason Klarman, president of Fox Nation.
Fox Nation is part of Fox News Media,...
“Yellowstone: One-Fifty” will launch in the fourth quarter of this year and will, over the course of four one-hour episodes, examine the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. The series is developed by Costner’s Territory Films along with Warm Springs Productions. Episodes are expected to be released consecutively on Fox Nation throughout its debut week. Rod Lake, a partner in Territory Films, will executive produce as will Marc Pierce for Warm Springs Productions.
“’Yellowstone One-Fifty’ exemplifies the superior creative content that we strive to deliver exclusively to our subscribers. We are thrilled to collaborate with an iconic actor and filmmaker of Kevin Costner’s caliber on this project,” said Jason Klarman, president of Fox Nation.
Fox Nation is part of Fox News Media,...
- 3/1/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Costner is taking his love of Yellowstone National Park even further. The “Yellowstone” star has signed a deal with Fox Nation for a new limited series commemorating the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park this year, Fox Nation president Jason Klarman announced Tuesday.
“Yellowstone: One-Fifty” is a four-part series, developed by Costner’s own Territory Films production company, along with Warm Springs Productions, that will launch in the fourth quarter of 2022. Each episode will be one-hour long and focus on the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park.
“‘Yellowstone One-Fifty’ exemplifies the superior creative content that we strive to deliver exclusively to our subscribers,” Klarman said in a statement. “We are thrilled to collaborate with an iconic actor and filmmaker of Kevin Costner’s caliber on this project.”
The announcement comes on the exact date of the national park’s 150th anniversary.
Costner will host and narrate each episode,...
“Yellowstone: One-Fifty” is a four-part series, developed by Costner’s own Territory Films production company, along with Warm Springs Productions, that will launch in the fourth quarter of 2022. Each episode will be one-hour long and focus on the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park.
“‘Yellowstone One-Fifty’ exemplifies the superior creative content that we strive to deliver exclusively to our subscribers,” Klarman said in a statement. “We are thrilled to collaborate with an iconic actor and filmmaker of Kevin Costner’s caliber on this project.”
The announcement comes on the exact date of the national park’s 150th anniversary.
Costner will host and narrate each episode,...
- 3/1/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Streaming service Fox Nation has signed a deal with Yellowstone star Kevin Costner for a four-part series marking the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park in 2022.
The show, which will be narrated and hosted by Costner, will debut in the fourth quarter of 2022, said Fox Nation president Jason Klarman.
Each one-hour episode will focus on the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. The series was developed by Costner’s Territory Films along with Warm Springs Productions.
Episodes will be released consecutively on the platform throughout its first week of release. Territory Partner Rod Lake will executive produce as well as Marc Pierce for Warm Springs Productions.
Fox Nation launched in 2018. Parent Fox Corp. has not released any subscriber totals or projections for the service. For a base price of $6 a month, it offers 5,000 hours of on-demand programming across a spectrum including conservative opinion programming, lifestyle, and entertainment fare. It...
The show, which will be narrated and hosted by Costner, will debut in the fourth quarter of 2022, said Fox Nation president Jason Klarman.
Each one-hour episode will focus on the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. The series was developed by Costner’s Territory Films along with Warm Springs Productions.
Episodes will be released consecutively on the platform throughout its first week of release. Territory Partner Rod Lake will executive produce as well as Marc Pierce for Warm Springs Productions.
Fox Nation launched in 2018. Parent Fox Corp. has not released any subscriber totals or projections for the service. For a base price of $6 a month, it offers 5,000 hours of on-demand programming across a spectrum including conservative opinion programming, lifestyle, and entertainment fare. It...
- 3/1/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Dirk Hoogstra has named the board of advisors for his Triton City Entertainment, the digital venture he launched last year.
“I’m thrilled to announce Tce’s Board of Advisors comprised of accomplished entrepreneurs, producers, directors and writers,” said Hoogstra. “I’m so fortunate to have assembled this group of friends and colleagues who will provide guidance and expertise to both the business and creative divisions of our company.”
They are: film/TV writer and producer Chris Collins (The Wire, Sons of Anarchy, The Man in the High Castle); producer/writer director and former CEO of Thinkfactory Media Leslie Greif (Hatfields & McCoys, Walker Texas Ranger); Oscar-nominated film director Roland Joffé (The Killing Fields, The Mission); Asylum Entertainment co-presidents Jonathan Koch and Steve Michaels; Marc Pierce, co-owner and CEO of Montana-based Warm Springs Productions; Craig Piligian, President and CEO of Pilgrim Media (The Ultimate Fighter, Fast ‘N Loud), and...
“I’m thrilled to announce Tce’s Board of Advisors comprised of accomplished entrepreneurs, producers, directors and writers,” said Hoogstra. “I’m so fortunate to have assembled this group of friends and colleagues who will provide guidance and expertise to both the business and creative divisions of our company.”
They are: film/TV writer and producer Chris Collins (The Wire, Sons of Anarchy, The Man in the High Castle); producer/writer director and former CEO of Thinkfactory Media Leslie Greif (Hatfields & McCoys, Walker Texas Ranger); Oscar-nominated film director Roland Joffé (The Killing Fields, The Mission); Asylum Entertainment co-presidents Jonathan Koch and Steve Michaels; Marc Pierce, co-owner and CEO of Montana-based Warm Springs Productions; Craig Piligian, President and CEO of Pilgrim Media (The Ultimate Fighter, Fast ‘N Loud), and...
- 4/3/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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