Scripted film and television projects are at a standstill for the foreseeable future while actors and writers across entertainment are striking for better contracts. Hollywood hasn’t seen such a historic moment since the last dual strike, which took place in 1960, leaving the industry wondering what the greater impact will be over the next few months. People who work in the world of reality and unscripted television, however, are continuing to work and create content since they’re not recognized by any guilds or unions.
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- 7/21/2023
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
It’s a wrap for Buying Beverly Hills Season 2 filming. The Netflix occu-series has concluded filming for the second season of the show that follows agents and clients within Mauricio Umansky’s real estate company The Agency in Beverly Hills.
Umansky’s daughter Alexia Umansky shared a post on Instagram Stories confirming the cast had finished the principal filming of the series.
“That’s a wrap!! Bbh S2,” read the caption.
In the photo, Alexia is seen in the far right next to her sister Sophia in red and her eldest sister Farrah Brittany posing with two other cast members.
Alexia Umansky shares Instagram Story
Buying Beverly Hills Season 1 premiered on November 4, 2022, with Netflix dropping all eight episodes all at once. Umansky leads the show working alongside his daughters Farrah and Alexia, who is dipping her toes in the family business proving she’s got the abilities to be the next realtor star.
Umansky’s daughter Alexia Umansky shared a post on Instagram Stories confirming the cast had finished the principal filming of the series.
“That’s a wrap!! Bbh S2,” read the caption.
In the photo, Alexia is seen in the far right next to her sister Sophia in red and her eldest sister Farrah Brittany posing with two other cast members.
Alexia Umansky shares Instagram Story
Buying Beverly Hills Season 1 premiered on November 4, 2022, with Netflix dropping all eight episodes all at once. Umansky leads the show working alongside his daughters Farrah and Alexia, who is dipping her toes in the family business proving she’s got the abilities to be the next realtor star.
- 7/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Mauricio Umansky and The Agency are opening the doors for a second season.
Netflix has renewed Buying Beverly Hills for a second run, coming after the property reality series launched in November.
The show follows Umansky’s The Agency in Beverly Hills, California and the agents and clients selling property in the desired 90210 zip code and surrounding area.
Umansky, who has sold houses owned by the likes of Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan and Prince, runs the agency with his daughters Farrah and Alexia. He’s a well-known figure in reality TV, being married to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards.
The series is produced by Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios and Just Entertainment and exec produced by Brent Montgomery, Pam Healey, Will Nothacker, Justin W. Hochberg, Liz Fine, Adam Sher, Deanna Markoff, Ed Simpson and Luke Neslage.
Netflix has renewed Buying Beverly Hills for a second run, coming after the property reality series launched in November.
The show follows Umansky’s The Agency in Beverly Hills, California and the agents and clients selling property in the desired 90210 zip code and surrounding area.
Umansky, who has sold houses owned by the likes of Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan and Prince, runs the agency with his daughters Farrah and Alexia. He’s a well-known figure in reality TV, being married to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards.
The series is produced by Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios and Just Entertainment and exec produced by Brent Montgomery, Pam Healey, Will Nothacker, Justin W. Hochberg, Liz Fine, Adam Sher, Deanna Markoff, Ed Simpson and Luke Neslage.
- 4/10/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Marvel Studios new 4-part documentary TV series "MPower", executive produced by Zoe Saldana, highlighting “…the empowering women of Marvel” is now streaming on Disney+:
".... the series spotlights Marvel's most inspirational women and features new interview snippets and behind-the-scenes footage..."
"Every hero has an epic origin story and so does this series,” said another Executive Producer Justin W. Hochberg.
"When I conceived 'MPower', I did it out of love for my teen daughter so she would have more icons to look up to, voices to learn from and role models to help her impact the world. Today, that vision is now a reality thanks to Brie Larsen, Elizabeth Olsen, the women of 'Wakanda' and Zoë Saldaña, whose leadership was ‘Mpowering'..."
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".... the series spotlights Marvel's most inspirational women and features new interview snippets and behind-the-scenes footage..."
"Every hero has an epic origin story and so does this series,” said another Executive Producer Justin W. Hochberg.
"When I conceived 'MPower', I did it out of love for my teen daughter so she would have more icons to look up to, voices to learn from and role models to help her impact the world. Today, that vision is now a reality thanks to Brie Larsen, Elizabeth Olsen, the women of 'Wakanda' and Zoë Saldaña, whose leadership was ‘Mpowering'..."
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- 3/26/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
New series ‘MPower’ on Disney+ Hotstar spotlight several of the MCU’s most inspirational women heroes. “Every hero has an epic origin story and so does this series,” said Executive Producer Justin W. Hochberg. “When I conceived ‘MPower’, I did it out of love for my teen daughter so she would have more icons to look up to, voices to learn from and role models to help her impact the world. Today, that vision is now a reality thanks to Brie Larsen, Elizabeth Olsen, the women of Wakanda and Zoë Saldaña, whose leadership was ‘Mpowering.’”
Saldaña is featured in episode four and serves as an Executive Producer of the series alongside Cisely and Mariel Saldana for Cinestar Pictures. “‘MPower’ is a tribute to women’s representation and empowerment,” she said. “We’re enthused to have the involvement of a diverse group of women whose voices and stories will serve as a source of inspiration.
Saldaña is featured in episode four and serves as an Executive Producer of the series alongside Cisely and Mariel Saldana for Cinestar Pictures. “‘MPower’ is a tribute to women’s representation and empowerment,” she said. “We’re enthused to have the involvement of a diverse group of women whose voices and stories will serve as a source of inspiration.
- 3/9/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
To celebrate International Women's Day, Marvel and Disney+ released a new four-part mini-series called "MPower," which highlights the stories, creation, and impact of some of the most empowering figures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The episodes are centered around the women of Wakanda, Captain Marvel and the women she inspires (Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan), Scarlet Witch and the other women of "WandaVision," and the women of Guardians of the Galaxy. The series utilizes scenes from the films and related Disney+ series, archival footage, interviews with the stars and creative team members that helped bring the characters to life, and stunning original animation. The series is not just a celebration of the characters and how they've brought success to the MCU, but also a deeply intimate look at how the actors who play these characters connect with their stories.
"Every hero has an epic origin story and so does this series,...
"Every hero has an epic origin story and so does this series,...
- 3/8/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
To mark "International Women's Day", Marvel Studios will air the new 4-part TV series titled "MPower", executive produced by Zoe Saldana, now streaming on Disney+:
".... the series spotlights Marvel's most inspirational women and features new interview snippets and behind-the-scenes footage..."
"Every hero has an epic origin story and so does this series,” said another Executive Producer Justin W. Hochberg.
"When I conceived 'MPower', I did it out of love for my teen daughter so she would have more icons to look up to, voices to learn from and role models to help her impact the world. Today, that vision is now a reality thanks to Brie Larsen, Elizabeth Olsen, the women of 'Wakanda' and Zoë Saldaña, whose leadership was ‘Mpowering'..."
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".... the series spotlights Marvel's most inspirational women and features new interview snippets and behind-the-scenes footage..."
"Every hero has an epic origin story and so does this series,” said another Executive Producer Justin W. Hochberg.
"When I conceived 'MPower', I did it out of love for my teen daughter so she would have more icons to look up to, voices to learn from and role models to help her impact the world. Today, that vision is now a reality thanks to Brie Larsen, Elizabeth Olsen, the women of 'Wakanda' and Zoë Saldaña, whose leadership was ‘Mpowering'..."
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- 3/8/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix is doubling down on property.
The streamer has handed breakout reality series Selling Sunset a two season order – taking it through seasons six and seven and ordered a slate of new property, real estate and renovation shows.
Production on season six of high-end real estate series Selling Sunset, which follows the likes of Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn and Mary Fitzgerald and their colleagues at The Oppenheim Group, will start later this summer.
The series, which is produced by Lionsgate and Done and Done Productions, is exec produced by creator Adam Divello, Sundee Manusakis, Kristofer Lindquist, Skyler Wakil and Jason Oppenheim.
Elsewhere, the streamer has ordered four new shows and handed premiere dates to a slew of others in the property space.
Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse is behind two series: Designing Miami and Buying Beverly Hills.
Designing Miami, which premieres September 21, follows two of Miami’s two hottest designers who...
The streamer has handed breakout reality series Selling Sunset a two season order – taking it through seasons six and seven and ordered a slate of new property, real estate and renovation shows.
Production on season six of high-end real estate series Selling Sunset, which follows the likes of Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn and Mary Fitzgerald and their colleagues at The Oppenheim Group, will start later this summer.
The series, which is produced by Lionsgate and Done and Done Productions, is exec produced by creator Adam Divello, Sundee Manusakis, Kristofer Lindquist, Skyler Wakil and Jason Oppenheim.
Elsewhere, the streamer has ordered four new shows and handed premiere dates to a slew of others in the property space.
Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse is behind two series: Designing Miami and Buying Beverly Hills.
Designing Miami, which premieres September 21, follows two of Miami’s two hottest designers who...
- 6/23/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Screen Media Ventures has acquired exclusive on-demand rights to tonight’s Saturn Awards, which will feature tributes to Hollywood heavyweights Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige.
After tonight’s livestreams of the show across Twitch, Pluto TV, Nerdist and other platforms, Screen Media will make it available late next week on Crackle. Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage will be blended with the main awards production.
Screen Media parent Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment took control of Sony Crackle last spring in a deal with Sony. The transaction resulted in a rebrand of the service as Crackle, with Sony remaining a partner in the free, ad-supported streaming outlet it acquired in 2006.
The 45th annual edition of the Saturns, which honor sci-fi, fantasy and horror films, will be hosted by Aisha Tyler. In addition to Feige and Favreau, those scheduled to appear on the show include Melissa Benoist, Gina Torres, Gina Carano, Jon Cryer,...
After tonight’s livestreams of the show across Twitch, Pluto TV, Nerdist and other platforms, Screen Media will make it available late next week on Crackle. Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage will be blended with the main awards production.
Screen Media parent Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment took control of Sony Crackle last spring in a deal with Sony. The transaction resulted in a rebrand of the service as Crackle, with Sony remaining a partner in the free, ad-supported streaming outlet it acquired in 2006.
The 45th annual edition of the Saturns, which honor sci-fi, fantasy and horror films, will be hosted by Aisha Tyler. In addition to Feige and Favreau, those scheduled to appear on the show include Melissa Benoist, Gina Torres, Gina Carano, Jon Cryer,...
- 9/13/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Expanding its eligibility window from 12 months to 16 months for its 45th year (before returning to a 12-month window in 2020), the Saturn Award nominations have been announced ahead of the ceremony on Friday the 13th of September. From Haddonfield to Santa Cruz, cinematic nominations include Halloween, Anna and the Apocalypse, Escape Room, Upgrade, and Us, with TV and streaming nominations including Preacher, The Walking Dead, and The Haunting of Hill House.
Winners will be announced at the Saturn Awards ceremony on Friday the 13th of September at the Avalon Theater in Los Angeles, which will be streamed globally (with more details on that to be announced).
In the meantime, we have the press release with the full list of nominees below, and be sure to visit Saturn Awards' official website for more information.
Press Release: Los Angeles – Nominations for the 45th annual Saturn Awards, honoring motion picture, television, home entertainment and live stage productions,...
Winners will be announced at the Saturn Awards ceremony on Friday the 13th of September at the Avalon Theater in Los Angeles, which will be streamed globally (with more details on that to be announced).
In the meantime, we have the press release with the full list of nominees below, and be sure to visit Saturn Awards' official website for more information.
Press Release: Los Angeles – Nominations for the 45th annual Saturn Awards, honoring motion picture, television, home entertainment and live stage productions,...
- 7/16/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Exclusive: For the first time since their 1978 TV airing, the Saturn Awards will be broadcasted via streaming under a new multi-year partnership with veteran TV producer Justin W. Hochberg. The nominations for the 45th edition which honors the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror will be announced on Monday, July 15 prior to Comic-Con kicking into gear. The ceremony will be held on Sept. 13 at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood with a streaming partner to be announced in the near future.
In addition, an Awards Advisory Board has been named with such prolific creators as writer/producer Roberto Orci, producer Christina Steinberg (Oscar winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Dean Devlin (Independence Day), producer Roy Lee, Robert Rodriguez and Oscar winning director Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) among others.
Hochberg’s additional plans are to expand the Saturn...
In addition, an Awards Advisory Board has been named with such prolific creators as writer/producer Roberto Orci, producer Christina Steinberg (Oscar winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Dean Devlin (Independence Day), producer Roy Lee, Robert Rodriguez and Oscar winning director Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) among others.
Hochberg’s additional plans are to expand the Saturn...
- 7/12/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Ken Jeong is partnering with BuzzFeed, Sony, and YouTube to star in a 30-minute Christmas special, titled “Ken Jeong Cracks Christmas.”
Jeong and his celebrity friends will explore Christmas traditions and unexpected stories behind one of the world’s most celebrated holidays. Guest stars will include Angela Kinsey (“The Office”), Joel McHale and Harry Shum Jr (“Glee”).
“Ken Jeong Cracks Christmas” is executive produced and developed by Justin W. Hochberg. Jeong and Brett Carducci serve as executive producers, Isaac Feder as executive producer and director and Mike O’Connell as co-executive producer. The special is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Dk Entertainment and Just Entertainment, and will debut on the BuzzFeed YouTube channel on Dec. 12.
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Check out the trailer below.
Read original story Ken Jeong, BuzzFeed, and Sony Partner for YouTube Holiday Special At TheWrap...
Jeong and his celebrity friends will explore Christmas traditions and unexpected stories behind one of the world’s most celebrated holidays. Guest stars will include Angela Kinsey (“The Office”), Joel McHale and Harry Shum Jr (“Glee”).
“Ken Jeong Cracks Christmas” is executive produced and developed by Justin W. Hochberg. Jeong and Brett Carducci serve as executive producers, Isaac Feder as executive producer and director and Mike O’Connell as co-executive producer. The special is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Dk Entertainment and Just Entertainment, and will debut on the BuzzFeed YouTube channel on Dec. 12.
Also Read: Associated Press Deletes Tweet Calling Migrant Caravan an 'Army'
Check out the trailer below.
Read original story Ken Jeong, BuzzFeed, and Sony Partner for YouTube Holiday Special At TheWrap...
- 11/16/2018
- by Matt Lopez
- The Wrap
Diane Haithman is contributing to Deadline’s TCA coverage. CNBC announced today that it has greenlighted two new reality series that will be part of its primetime rebrand, CNBC Prime. The series, announced today at TCA by president and CEO Michael Hoffman and Svp Primetime Alternative Programming Jim Ackerman, are the untitled Family Business Project and The Big Fix (working title). Both series will premiere in the spring. Hoffman said CNBC is moving into reality TV to beef up CNBC’s primetime lineup. “Not too long ago, CNBC’s primetime was the land of misfit toys, it really bore no connection to the core brand, which was a daytime brand,” he said. “That has all changed.” In each episode of the hourlong untitled family business project, from Embassy Row and executive produced by Michael Davies, viewers will meet three family businesses that “have the drive, ambition and desire to succeed,...
- 1/8/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Falling Skies returns to TNT in June. Now, if only they would put the first season on iTunes in Canada...
Cable channel TNT has announced premiere dates for the series in its summer schedule, which includes two of the coolest shows on TV: Leverage and Falling Skies. The slate also features returnees Rizzoli & Isles, Franklin & Bash and The Closer. These five continuing series will be joined by debutants Dallas, Perception, Major Crimes and the unscripted competition show The Great Escape.
“Each show in TNT’s summer lineup entertains in its own unique voice, but together these drama series are designed to appeal to viewers who want to be taken on a great ride,” Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), said in a press release. “Whether it’s a clever procedural, an action-adventure drama, or a sweeping family saga, the dramas...
Cable channel TNT has announced premiere dates for the series in its summer schedule, which includes two of the coolest shows on TV: Leverage and Falling Skies. The slate also features returnees Rizzoli & Isles, Franklin & Bash and The Closer. These five continuing series will be joined by debutants Dallas, Perception, Major Crimes and the unscripted competition show The Great Escape.
“Each show in TNT’s summer lineup entertains in its own unique voice, but together these drama series are designed to appeal to viewers who want to be taken on a great ride,” Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), said in a press release. “Whether it’s a clever procedural, an action-adventure drama, or a sweeping family saga, the dramas...
- 3/15/2012
- by Michael Simpson
- CinemaSpy
Get ready to head back to Southfork ranch: TNT's "Dallas" reboot has been scheduled for the summer! The continuation of the '80s soap starring Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy bows on TNT Wed., June 13 at 9 p.m. Et. Season 1 of "Dallas" will have 10 episodes.
"The Closer" begins its final six episodes on Mon., July 9 at 9 p.m. Et. Its spinoff, "Major Crimes" starring "Battlestar Galactica's" Mary McDonnell, debuts after "The Closer" finale on Mon., Aug. 13, at 10 p.m. Et. It moves to its regular timeslot, Mondays at 9 p.m. Et, the following week. Season 1 of "Major Crimes" will consist of 10 episodes.
Other TNT summer premieres include "Leverage" Season 5 on Sun., July 15 at 8 p.m. Et; "Rizzoli & Isles" Season 3 on Tues., June 5 at 9 p.m. Et; "Franklin & Bash" Season 2 on Tues., June 5 at 10 p.m. Et; "Falling Skies" Season 2 on Sun., June 17 at 9 p.m. Et; new reality series "The Great Escape" Sun.
"The Closer" begins its final six episodes on Mon., July 9 at 9 p.m. Et. Its spinoff, "Major Crimes" starring "Battlestar Galactica's" Mary McDonnell, debuts after "The Closer" finale on Mon., Aug. 13, at 10 p.m. Et. It moves to its regular timeslot, Mondays at 9 p.m. Et, the following week. Season 1 of "Major Crimes" will consist of 10 episodes.
Other TNT summer premieres include "Leverage" Season 5 on Sun., July 15 at 8 p.m. Et; "Rizzoli & Isles" Season 3 on Tues., June 5 at 9 p.m. Et; "Franklin & Bash" Season 2 on Tues., June 5 at 10 p.m. Et; "Falling Skies" Season 2 on Sun., June 17 at 9 p.m. Et; new reality series "The Great Escape" Sun.
- 3/15/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
Get ready to head back to Southfork ranch: TNT's "Dallas" reboot has been scheduled for the summer! The continuation of the '80s soap starring Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy bows on TNT Wed., June 13 at 9 p.m. Et. Season 1 of "Dallas" will have 10 episodes.
"The Closer" begins its final six episodes on Mon., July 9 at 9 p.m. Et. Its spinoff, "Major Crimes" starring "Battlestar Galactica's" Mary McDonnell, debuts after "The Closer" finale on Mon., Aug. 13, at 10 p.m. Et. It moves to its regular timeslot, Mondays at 9 p.m. Et, the following week. Season 1 of "Major Crimes" will consist of 10 episodes.
Other TNT summer premieres include "Leverage" Season 5 on Sun., July 15 at 8 p.m. Et; "Rizzoli & Isles" Season 3 on Tues., June 5 at 9 p.m. Et; "Franklin & Bash" Season 2 on Tues., June 5 at 10 p.m. Et; "Falling Skies" Season 2 on Sun., June 17 at 9 p.m. Et; new reality series "The Great Escape" Sun.
"The Closer" begins its final six episodes on Mon., July 9 at 9 p.m. Et. Its spinoff, "Major Crimes" starring "Battlestar Galactica's" Mary McDonnell, debuts after "The Closer" finale on Mon., Aug. 13, at 10 p.m. Et. It moves to its regular timeslot, Mondays at 9 p.m. Et, the following week. Season 1 of "Major Crimes" will consist of 10 episodes.
Other TNT summer premieres include "Leverage" Season 5 on Sun., July 15 at 8 p.m. Et; "Rizzoli & Isles" Season 3 on Tues., June 5 at 9 p.m. Et; "Franklin & Bash" Season 2 on Tues., June 5 at 10 p.m. Et; "Falling Skies" Season 2 on Sun., June 17 at 9 p.m. Et; new reality series "The Great Escape" Sun.
- 3/15/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
TNT and TBS, which staged their Upfront presentation today in New York, are making bold moves to bolster their remarkably strong foundations in original programming. The networks are developing extensive new lineups of scripted and unscripted series and making a new push into half-hour comedy in partnership with some of the top talents in the industry, from award-winning actors to acclaimed producers, writers and best-selling authors.
This year marks the beginning of production of the final season of the blockbuster hit The Closer, starring Emmy winner Kyra Sedgwick. TNT confirmed today that it has ordered a 10-episode season of Major Crimes, a series set in the Los Angeles Police Department that promises to become television's next great crime drama. The seventh and final season of The Closer will include 15 episodes in 2011 and six in summer 2012, leading into the launch of Major Crimes, starring Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica). McDonnell has been...
This year marks the beginning of production of the final season of the blockbuster hit The Closer, starring Emmy winner Kyra Sedgwick. TNT confirmed today that it has ordered a 10-episode season of Major Crimes, a series set in the Los Angeles Police Department that promises to become television's next great crime drama. The seventh and final season of The Closer will include 15 episodes in 2011 and six in summer 2012, leading into the launch of Major Crimes, starring Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica). McDonnell has been...
- 5/18/2011
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
TNT is plotting The Great Escape with producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard. The cable network has shot an action-adventure competition reality pilot produced by Imagine TV and Fox TV Studios. The show, which has a MacGyver-flavor to it, puts ordinary people in extraordinary movie-like situations challenging them to escape using only their everyday skills, team work and what they can find around them. Justin W. Hochberg is executive producing along with Imagine TV’s Grazer, Howard and David Nevins. The pilot is in consideration for a series pickup at TNT. The action-adventure reality genre is hot, with another top filmmaker, Michael [...]...
- 4/20/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline Hollywood
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