Universal Cable Productions has signed an overall deal with reality TV producer Charlie Ebersol, founder and CEO of The Company, Ucp announced on Tuesday. It marks the first overall deal The Company has made in scripted television, having previously created the critically acclaimed “NFL Characters Unite” documentary series on the USA Network. Also Read: Charlize Theron Inks First-Look Deal With Universal Cable Productions As part of the deal, Ebersol will develop and produce scripted programming with Ucp for NBCUniversal’s portfolio of networks as well as for external and digital networks. “Charlie Ebersol amazes me,” Dawn Olmstead, Executive Vice President,...
- 3/3/2015
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
He may not have walked away with a Super Bowl champion, but Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman is using his celebrity to help combat bullying.
In a clip from NFL Characters Unite, an annual documentary featuring some of the NFL's biggest players and their efforts to encourage respect and acceptance among teens facing adversity, Sherman meets Tevin, a teen struggling to stay on the right path.
Sherman grew up in Compton, Calif., and says he saw a lot of himself in Tevin, who also had a difficult upbringing. "There's not a lot of means to a lot of incomes," the cornerback explains. "You don't know that things get better than this."
Tevin, who lost both his parents to AIDS and is now being raised by his 24-year-old sister found that the other kids in the neighborhood picked on him for not following them to the streets.
"There's no reason to bully anyone," Sherman says. "To...
In a clip from NFL Characters Unite, an annual documentary featuring some of the NFL's biggest players and their efforts to encourage respect and acceptance among teens facing adversity, Sherman meets Tevin, a teen struggling to stay on the right path.
Sherman grew up in Compton, Calif., and says he saw a lot of himself in Tevin, who also had a difficult upbringing. "There's not a lot of means to a lot of incomes," the cornerback explains. "You don't know that things get better than this."
Tevin, who lost both his parents to AIDS and is now being raised by his 24-year-old sister found that the other kids in the neighborhood picked on him for not following them to the streets.
"There's no reason to bully anyone," Sherman says. "To...
- 2/7/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Charlie Ebersol, who is dating Britney Spears, wants to keep his private life with the pop star very private!
Charlie stopped by Access Hollywood Live on Friday to chat about "NFL Characters Unite," an annual documentary series that teams up NFL stars with kids in need, but Billy Bush and Kit Hoover managed to work in a few questions about dating Brit.
"I'm incredibly lucky because she's an amazing woman," he said of the pop star. "You can't look past all of the incredible accomplishments that she has.
Photos: Britney Spears: Her Sexiest Styles Of All-Time!
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Charlie stopped by Access Hollywood Live on Friday to chat about "NFL Characters Unite," an annual documentary series that teams up NFL stars with kids in need, but Billy Bush and Kit Hoover managed to work in a few questions about dating Brit.
"I'm incredibly lucky because she's an amazing woman," he said of the pop star. "You can't look past all of the incredible accomplishments that she has.
Photos: Britney Spears: Her Sexiest Styles Of All-Time!
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- 2/6/2015
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (Access Hollywood)
- Access Hollywood
Charlie Ebersol just might be the perfect guy for Britney Spears. Just days after making their public debut as a couple at the Super Bowl, the 32-year-old entrepreneur is speaking out about his relationship with the pop princess in a new interview with Extra. "I’m incredibly lucky," he told host Charissa Thompson. When asked about Britney’s new sexy ads for her Intimate Britney Spears collection, he added, "I would say that's a very accurate depiction of a beautiful blonde woman." Good answer -- just look at that photo! Brit's beau, who's the son of NBC Sports Executive, Dick Ebersol, and actress Susan Saint James, also talked about surviving a plane crash in 2004 that took the life his younger brother, Teddy. "It defines who I am," he said of the tragic event, adding that he got some important advice from his mother after the crash. "The first thing she said was,...
- 2/6/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
TV Spotlight: Charlie Ebersol and the NFL are collaborating on the 4th annual anti-bullying documentary “NFL Characters Unite,” which follows NFL stars as they share their deeply personal stories of overcoming prejudice, bullying and discrimination as mentors to kids who are facing similar challenges.This year’s documentary will feature Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles, Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams and 2014 Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion cornerback Richard Sherman and coach Pete Carroll.About “NFL Characters Unite”The yearly special, “NFL Characters Unite” profiles NFL stars who have faced difficult life challenges, including Mario […]...
- 2/6/2015
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
She's a globally adored pop star with a residence in Las Vegas. He's an award-winning TV producer who's worked with everyone from NFL greats to the First Lady. So how do Britney Spears and boyfriend Charlie Ebersol make their relationship work with such busy schedules? "We're homebodies," Ebersol, 32, tells People. "The thing that I learned from my parents [longtime NBC exec Dick Ebersol and actress Susan Saint James] was no matter how busy you are, home base is the single most important thing. As long as you're centering back to home base and that's the strongest magnet in your life, that everything else is okay." Spears, 33, and Ebersol - who...
- 2/2/2015
- by Jeff Nelson, @nelson_jeff
- PEOPLE.com
Charlie Ebersol just might be the perfect guy for Britney Spears. The 31-year-old entrepreneur is speaking out about his relationship with the pop princess for the first time in a new interview with People.He revealed that his personal hurdles have helped him be in a relationship with someone like Spears."My personal life is my personal life, but I will say this: If I had not gone through what I've gone through, I would not have been prepared to be in a relationship of any kind, much less in one with someone like Britney, who has the enormous heart that she does," he tells the mag. "I can't imagine. Everybody deserves to be loved. My hope is that lesson shines forth in this documentary, and in life." Brit's beau spoke to the mag about his 4th annual "NFL Characters Unite" documentary, which profiles NFL stars as they share deeply personal stories of overcoming prejudice,...
- 12/17/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Charlie Ebersol may be receiving a lot of attention of late as the new boyfriend of Britney Spears, but Ebersol has quite a story of his own to tell. People spoke with the 31-year-old writer, producer and entrepreneur - whose parents are Saturday Night Live co-creator and NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol and actress Susan Saint James - who co-founded The Company, an entertainment business that creates TV shows for cable and network channels. The Company also produced the heartwarming documentary NFL Characters Unite (airing Feb. 6, 2015 at 7 p.m. Et) on the USA Network. Ebersol's 4th annual NFL Characters Unite,...
- 12/16/2014
- by Wade Rouse, @waderouse
- PEOPLE.com
Space Jam 2 is in the works, with the NBA's LeBron James in line to star.
Warner Bros. is developing a screenplay for the project with the production firm of brothers Charlie and Willie Ebersol, The Company, according to Deadline.
The original movie was released 18 years ago and starred Michael Jordan alongside characters from the Looney Tunes universe. Bill Murray, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Shawn Bradley and Muggsy Bogues also appeared.
The sequel has been rumoured to feature James, who currently plays for the Miami Heat.
Charlie Ebersol, whose sports series NFL Characters Unite airs on USA Network, will produce, while Willie will write the screenplay. Willie previously won an Emmy for the London Olympics.
Meanwhile, James has a couple of other Hollywood projects in development.
His new comedy show Survivor's Remorse was recently given a series order by Starz, while he's also signed on to star with Kevin Hart in an upcoming basketball-themed comedy film.
Warner Bros. is developing a screenplay for the project with the production firm of brothers Charlie and Willie Ebersol, The Company, according to Deadline.
The original movie was released 18 years ago and starred Michael Jordan alongside characters from the Looney Tunes universe. Bill Murray, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Shawn Bradley and Muggsy Bogues also appeared.
The sequel has been rumoured to feature James, who currently plays for the Miami Heat.
Charlie Ebersol, whose sports series NFL Characters Unite airs on USA Network, will produce, while Willie will write the screenplay. Willie previously won an Emmy for the London Olympics.
Meanwhile, James has a couple of other Hollywood projects in development.
His new comedy show Survivor's Remorse was recently given a series order by Starz, while he's also signed on to star with Kevin Hart in an upcoming basketball-themed comedy film.
- 2/22/2014
- Digital Spy
In August of 2012, LeBron James was asked what he thought of Space Jam, and he tweeted, "I love that movie. Wish I could do Space Jam 2!." Guess what LeBron, it looks like you got your wish. According to Deadline, Dick Ebersol‘s sons are working on a sequel to Space Jam that will be a starring vehicle for the Miami Heat star. James, has been awarded the Most Valuable Player three times during his lustrous career and is the NBA's all-time leading flopper. Space Jam 2 script is being written by Willie Ebersol, and Charlie Ebersol will produce. Charlies has previous experience blending entertainment and sports with his NFL Characters Unite series that was broadcast on the USA Network cable channel. 1996's Space Jam featured Michael Jordan and fellow NBA stars: Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson and Shawn Bradley. The movie combined live-action actors with animated Looney...
- 2/22/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
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