HBO Max picks up Verbatim pilot from Left/Right

20 August 2020

HBO Max has commissioned a pilot of Verbatim, an anthology series from Left/Right, Brett Weiner (Honest Trailers) and Ben Stiller’s Red Hour Films. Verbatim is created and directed by Weiner, based on his New York Times digital series. The series will tackle actual events, with all dialogue taken…

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WME partner Melissa Myers named President and Partner of joint venture between Kinetic Content’s Chris Coelen and Red Arrow Studios

19 August 2020

New company to focus globally on development and production of scripted entertainment WME Partner and Literary Agent Melissa Myers has been named President and Partner of a new venture between Kinetic Content founder and CEO Chris Coelen (Creator & Executive…

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History commissions new podcast based on Left/Right series Road to 9/11

19 August 2020

History in the US has commissioned a new podcast called Blindspot: The Road to 9/11, based on the Left/Right TV documentary for History, Road to 9/11. The eight-episode podcast, which premieres on September 9, is to commemorate the upcoming anniversary…

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Supermodel, actress, activist Naomi Campbell signs with Studio71

18 August 2020

Naomi Campbell and Studio71 US have announced that the supermodel, actress and activist has signed with the digital network. Studio71 will help Campbell diversify her portfolio, and curate and amplify her content with regard to ad sales, channel optimization, and…

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Amazon Prime Video Germany commissions new comedy series Binge Reloaded from Redseven Entertainment

17 August 2020

Redseven Entertainment has been commissioned by Amazon Prime Video Germany to produce the new comedy series Binge Reloaded. It is Redseven Entertainment’s first production for the streaming provider in Germany. The eight, half-hour episodes will launch on Amazon Prime Video…

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VIZIO launches Kid Gamer TV from Studio71

14 August 2020

The kids and family linear TV channel Kids Gamer TV from Studio71 US has launched on Vizio in the US, where it is free for SmartCast users. Kid Gamer TV from Studio71 invites audiences to witness the world's most exciting gamers…

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Discovery Network Denmark commissions new adventure format from Snowman Productions

11 August 2020

Snowman Productions and the creators of worldwide hit format Married at First Sight, has been commissioned by Discovery Network Denmark to produce new unscripted series Klædt af mod toppen med familien Wozniacki (Undressed to the Top with the Wozniacki Family).…

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Studio71 announces Summer 2020 podcast slate; partnership with The Laugh Button Podcasts

10 August 2020

Studio71 US today announced three new podcasts launching this month - Wild Wild Tech, Wild ‘Til 9 from LaurDIY, and Preloaded - as well as an exclusive partnership with The Laugh Button Podcasts. Over the last year, the company has…

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Left/Right developing true crime projects for AMC

10 August 2020

AMC Networks in the US have announced that they are developing new projects with Emmy-winning producers Left/Right, and comedians Cameron Esposito and Jena Friedman. Left/Right will work closely with Esposito (Take My Wife) and Friedman (The Daily Show) to develop…

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The Weekly nominated for nine News & Documentary Emmy Awards

10 August 2020

Left/Right and The New York Times’ series The Weekly has been nominated for nine awards at the 41st annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards. The Weekly, which premiered June 2, 2019 on FX and Hulu, received nine nominations for six…

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