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CAA has signed writer-director Sadé Clacken Joseph, who most recently directed two episodes of Issa Rae’s “Rap Sh!t,” for representation.
The HBO Max comedy series stars Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth and Rj Cyler, with Syreeta Singleton as showrunner. Joseph helmed the pilot and second episode, titled “Something for the City” and “Something for the Girls” respectively. Both launched on July 21 to widespread critical acclaim.
“’Rap Sh!t’ may be grounded in reality, but there’s something lightly surreal about the experience of watching it,” Variety’s Caroline Framke wrote in her review of the series, examining how the comedy “bobs and weaves between its stories and the ones its characters are constantly posting on Instagram.”
Of the visual language of the show, Framke added: “The camera adopts the perspective of their phones as they scroll and Facetime; people watch each other’s stories with suspicion and envy; onscreen...
The HBO Max comedy series stars Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth and Rj Cyler, with Syreeta Singleton as showrunner. Joseph helmed the pilot and second episode, titled “Something for the City” and “Something for the Girls” respectively. Both launched on July 21 to widespread critical acclaim.
“’Rap Sh!t’ may be grounded in reality, but there’s something lightly surreal about the experience of watching it,” Variety’s Caroline Framke wrote in her review of the series, examining how the comedy “bobs and weaves between its stories and the ones its characters are constantly posting on Instagram.”
Of the visual language of the show, Framke added: “The camera adopts the perspective of their phones as they scroll and Facetime; people watch each other’s stories with suspicion and envy; onscreen...
- 8/3/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
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Marvel Studios’ “Ironheart” has found its directors.
Sam Bailey (“Dear White People”) and Angela Barnes (“Blindspotting”) will divide directing duties for the Disney Plus series — which will be produced by Proximity, the production company co-founded by “Black Panther” filmmaker Ryan Coogler.
The series follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), who invents a suit of armor similar to Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit. Not much more is known about the series’ storyline, but Thorne is set to debut as Williams first in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which is scheduled to debut in November.
Williams will be joined by Anthony Ramos (“In the Heights”) and Lyric Ross (“This Is Us”) on the series, which was created by head writer Chinaka Hodge (“Snowpiercer”).
Proximity co-founders Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian are serving as executive producers on the series, alongside Hodge and Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum and Zoie Nagelhout.
Sam Bailey (“Dear White People”) and Angela Barnes (“Blindspotting”) will divide directing duties for the Disney Plus series — which will be produced by Proximity, the production company co-founded by “Black Panther” filmmaker Ryan Coogler.
The series follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), who invents a suit of armor similar to Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit. Not much more is known about the series’ storyline, but Thorne is set to debut as Williams first in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which is scheduled to debut in November.
Williams will be joined by Anthony Ramos (“In the Heights”) and Lyric Ross (“This Is Us”) on the series, which was created by head writer Chinaka Hodge (“Snowpiercer”).
Proximity co-founders Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian are serving as executive producers on the series, alongside Hodge and Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum and Zoie Nagelhout.
- 4/11/2022
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
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Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes will direct episodes of Marvel Studios’ “Ironheart” series at Disney+, the company announced on Monday. Bailey will direct Episodes 1-3 and Barnes will direct Episodes 4-6.
Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media is producing the series alongside Marvel Studios. The Walt Disney Company has an overall exclusive television deal with Proximity that was announced in February 2021.
“Ironheart” stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, a genius inventor who builds her own advanced suit of armor and follows in Iron Man’s footsteps. Thorne will first appear in this year’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
In the comics, Williams is a Black teen prodigy attending MIT who builds her own suit by reverse-engineering Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit design. Williams is also a genius like Tony, if that’s not immediately clear. In the comics, Pepper Potts mentors Riri in a similar fashion to how Tony took...
Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media is producing the series alongside Marvel Studios. The Walt Disney Company has an overall exclusive television deal with Proximity that was announced in February 2021.
“Ironheart” stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, a genius inventor who builds her own advanced suit of armor and follows in Iron Man’s footsteps. Thorne will first appear in this year’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
In the comics, Williams is a Black teen prodigy attending MIT who builds her own suit by reverse-engineering Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit design. Williams is also a genius like Tony, if that’s not immediately clear. In the comics, Pepper Potts mentors Riri in a similar fashion to how Tony took...
- 4/11/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is attached to star and executive produce Blitz Bazawule’s The Scent of Burnt Flowers, a six-episode limited series based on Bazawule’s upcoming novel, from Charles D. King’s Macro Television Studios and Bazawule’s production banner Inward Gaze.
The Scent of Burnt Flowers is created, written, directed and executive produced by Bazawule via his Inward Gaze. In a competitive situation, Ballantine Books/Penguin Random House won the publishing rights and Macro Television Studios secured the television rights to the book which will be published in 2022. The series, produced by Macro Television Studios and Inward Gaze, will be shopped to networks and streaming platforms.
Per the synopsis, mermaids, military coups and love triangles are the fantastical elements that make up the ambitious six-episode geopolitical fugitive thriller limited series. The show intertwines the dark chapters of history with a magical realist lens, elevating the story to an otherworldly experience.
The Scent of Burnt Flowers is created, written, directed and executive produced by Bazawule via his Inward Gaze. In a competitive situation, Ballantine Books/Penguin Random House won the publishing rights and Macro Television Studios secured the television rights to the book which will be published in 2022. The series, produced by Macro Television Studios and Inward Gaze, will be shopped to networks and streaming platforms.
Per the synopsis, mermaids, military coups and love triangles are the fantastical elements that make up the ambitious six-episode geopolitical fugitive thriller limited series. The show intertwines the dark chapters of history with a magical realist lens, elevating the story to an otherworldly experience.
- 7/8/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Macro Television Studios is developing the limited series “The Scent of Burnt Flowers” from Blitz Bazawule with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II attached to star and executive produce.
Bazawule will write, direct, and executive produce the six-episode series under his newly formed production company Inward Gaze. The series is described as a geopolitical fugitive thriller. Set in the 1960’s where The Civil Rights struggle in America and the independence movement in Africa have reached their zenith, the story follows Melvin and Bernadette, an African American couple on the run, and the charismatic Ghanaian musician, Kwesi (Abdul-Mateen), whom they lean on to preserve their freedom.
The series is based on Bazawule’ upcoming first novel of the same name, which will be released in 2022. In competitive bidding wars, Ballantine Books/Penguin Random House won the book publishing rights and Macro Television Studios won the television rights.
Along with Bazawule and Abdul-Mateen, Charles D. King,...
Bazawule will write, direct, and executive produce the six-episode series under his newly formed production company Inward Gaze. The series is described as a geopolitical fugitive thriller. Set in the 1960’s where The Civil Rights struggle in America and the independence movement in Africa have reached their zenith, the story follows Melvin and Bernadette, an African American couple on the run, and the charismatic Ghanaian musician, Kwesi (Abdul-Mateen), whom they lean on to preserve their freedom.
The series is based on Bazawule’ upcoming first novel of the same name, which will be released in 2022. In competitive bidding wars, Ballantine Books/Penguin Random House won the book publishing rights and Macro Television Studios won the television rights.
Along with Bazawule and Abdul-Mateen, Charles D. King,...
- 7/8/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Producer and creative executive Maya Rodrigo has joined M88, the full-service representation firm founded by former WME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King.
In her new position, Rodrigo will be focused on building and supporting the firm’s literary roster.
“Maya’s expertise, keen eye for meaningful content and determination to continue the work that needs to be done for underrepresented voices, are a perfect addition to our growing M88 team. I am very excited to have her join us,” Sun said in a statement announcing Rodrigo’s new position.
Rodrigo most recently served as a creative executive for QC Entertainment, the production and finance company behind the Academy Award-winning films “Get Out” & “BlacKkKlansman,” where she worked to identify, cultivate and shepherd projects across the company’s film and television slates. Rodrigo also served as an associate producer on QC’s “The Oath,” written, directed by and starring Ike Barinholtz,...
In her new position, Rodrigo will be focused on building and supporting the firm’s literary roster.
“Maya’s expertise, keen eye for meaningful content and determination to continue the work that needs to be done for underrepresented voices, are a perfect addition to our growing M88 team. I am very excited to have her join us,” Sun said in a statement announcing Rodrigo’s new position.
Rodrigo most recently served as a creative executive for QC Entertainment, the production and finance company behind the Academy Award-winning films “Get Out” & “BlacKkKlansman,” where she worked to identify, cultivate and shepherd projects across the company’s film and television slates. Rodrigo also served as an associate producer on QC’s “The Oath,” written, directed by and starring Ike Barinholtz,...
- 4/13/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
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Macro is expanding its talent management operations with the hiring of Jerome Martin and Natalia Williams.
The pair join Macro Management as managers. The division was launched in January by Macro partners Gaby Mena and Jelani Johnson.
“I couldn’t be more excited to have Jerome and Natalia on our team,” said Charles King, founder and CEO of Macro. “Both have a keen eye for identifying next-level talent and creators and a skill in building and guiding careers that perfectly matches the ethos and mission of Macro Management.”
Martin brings a range of actors to the Macro fold including “The Chi’s” Luke James and “Queen Sugar’s” Kofi Siriboe. He has previously repped such artists as Janet Jackson and Ciara during his tenure with Jerome Martin Management, which was affiliated with Cmg/Azoff Entertainment. Earlier in his career he worked with NFL star Eric Dickerson’s Select Artists International and ran Ford Entertainment,...
The pair join Macro Management as managers. The division was launched in January by Macro partners Gaby Mena and Jelani Johnson.
“I couldn’t be more excited to have Jerome and Natalia on our team,” said Charles King, founder and CEO of Macro. “Both have a keen eye for identifying next-level talent and creators and a skill in building and guiding careers that perfectly matches the ethos and mission of Macro Management.”
Martin brings a range of actors to the Macro fold including “The Chi’s” Luke James and “Queen Sugar’s” Kofi Siriboe. He has previously repped such artists as Janet Jackson and Ciara during his tenure with Jerome Martin Management, which was affiliated with Cmg/Azoff Entertainment. Earlier in his career he worked with NFL star Eric Dickerson’s Select Artists International and ran Ford Entertainment,...
- 7/29/2020
- by Mackenzie Nichols
- Variety Film + TV
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Paradigm has promoted four agents across the company’s New York and Los Angeles offices, the agency announced today. The new agents are Melisa Baloglu, Len Chenfeld, Brittany Miller and Ryan Theobalt.
The company additionally announced that Natalia Williams, an La-based Content Dept. agent, will now work across both Content and Motion Picture Literary departments.
Baloglu, an La-based Motion Picture Literary agent, joined Paradigm in 2018 as the Motion Picture Literary department coordinator. She began her career in New York, working in film and television development for producers including Meryl Poster and Scott Rudin, before moving to Los Angeles to work in representation. Clients include journalist Jill Gutowitz, filmmaker Sontenish Myers, author & Instagrammer Lauren Garroni, Cat Grieve and writer Halia Meguid.
NY-based Music agent Chenfeld began his career at Apa before opening his own agency, Modern Sound Entertainment. He joined Paradigm in 2018 as a coordinator in the Music division, working with agents Lee Anderson,...
The company additionally announced that Natalia Williams, an La-based Content Dept. agent, will now work across both Content and Motion Picture Literary departments.
Baloglu, an La-based Motion Picture Literary agent, joined Paradigm in 2018 as the Motion Picture Literary department coordinator. She began her career in New York, working in film and television development for producers including Meryl Poster and Scott Rudin, before moving to Los Angeles to work in representation. Clients include journalist Jill Gutowitz, filmmaker Sontenish Myers, author & Instagrammer Lauren Garroni, Cat Grieve and writer Halia Meguid.
NY-based Music agent Chenfeld began his career at Apa before opening his own agency, Modern Sound Entertainment. He joined Paradigm in 2018 as a coordinator in the Music division, working with agents Lee Anderson,...
- 2/25/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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