“Obviously, it was a fairly big ask,” declares visual effects supervisor Doug Larmour about the outrageously complicated visual effects deployed in the big budget Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller “Constellation.” For our recent webchat he adds, “Having worked in a few space projects before and knowing that there’s a solution for zero gravity. You build sets with take-off rooms and ceilings, and you build a wind system and a flying system with some really good special effects people. You get a whole lot of wonderful people to remove all your wires for you. And then you in terms of floating objects, it’s C.G.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
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- 4/24/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu will be back for the 2024-25 season after NBC renewed the pair of shows but spinoff Law & Order: Organized Crime is in a slightly more precarious position.
The network has renewed Law & Order for Season 24, while Law & Order: Svu will be back for Season 26.
The future of Law & Order: Organized Crime, which is in its fourth season, is still in discussion at the network. It has been the lowest rated of Dick Wolf’s NBC shows and has had a number of showrunners over its course. Matt Olmstead started out as showrunner, replaced by Ilene Chaiken, who was replaced by Barry O’Brien. Bryan Goluboff was named showrunner for Season 3 but left after three months, replaced by Sean Jablonski, who also left shortly after due to “creative differences” and was replaced by David Graziano. John Shiban is showrunner for Season 4.
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The network has renewed Law & Order for Season 24, while Law & Order: Svu will be back for Season 26.
The future of Law & Order: Organized Crime, which is in its fourth season, is still in discussion at the network. It has been the lowest rated of Dick Wolf’s NBC shows and has had a number of showrunners over its course. Matt Olmstead started out as showrunner, replaced by Ilene Chaiken, who was replaced by Barry O’Brien. Bryan Goluboff was named showrunner for Season 3 but left after three months, replaced by Sean Jablonski, who also left shortly after due to “creative differences” and was replaced by David Graziano. John Shiban is showrunner for Season 4.
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- 3/21/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Plot: An astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space only to discover that key pieces of her life seem to be missing. The action-packed space adventure is an exploration of the dark edges of human psychology, and one woman’s desperate quest to expose the truth about the hidden history of space travel and recover all that she has lost.
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- 2/20/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Paradigm Shift with Stephen Bassett, a veteran Uap/Et Disclosure advocate, has debuted on the Unifyd TV Streaming Network.
The six-part series presents a diverse array of eyewitnesses, filmmakers, and various UFO/Et experts discussing the possibility that an extraterrestrial presence has long been visiting Earth, and the fact that this information has been withheld from the American public via a 77-year long Truth Embargo.
The series is created, produced, and directed by Serena DC, an Emmy Award-nominated, documentary filmmaker.
“This captivating new program delves into the mysteries surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena, government secrecy, and the role that Hollywood plays in shaping public perception,” said Serena DC. “Steve Bassett is a seasoned UFO researcher and longtime Disclosure Activist who brings personal stories, historical insights, and a forward-looking perspective on Disclosure and the extraterrestrial presence. From personal transformations of skeptics, to the stories from new believers, to the profound psychological impacts that paranormal encounters can produce,...
The six-part series presents a diverse array of eyewitnesses, filmmakers, and various UFO/Et experts discussing the possibility that an extraterrestrial presence has long been visiting Earth, and the fact that this information has been withheld from the American public via a 77-year long Truth Embargo.
The series is created, produced, and directed by Serena DC, an Emmy Award-nominated, documentary filmmaker.
“This captivating new program delves into the mysteries surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena, government secrecy, and the role that Hollywood plays in shaping public perception,” said Serena DC. “Steve Bassett is a seasoned UFO researcher and longtime Disclosure Activist who brings personal stories, historical insights, and a forward-looking perspective on Disclosure and the extraterrestrial presence. From personal transformations of skeptics, to the stories from new believers, to the profound psychological impacts that paranormal encounters can produce,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Breaking Bad alum Dean Norris has joined the Season 4 cast of Law & Order: Organized Crime in a major recurring role, Deadline has confirmed.
Norris will play Randall Stabler, the older brother of Christopher Meloni’s Elliot Stabler, in a multi-episode arc. The casting was first reported by our sister site TVLine.
As TVLine previously reported, the upcoming fourth season will introduce Stabler’s brothers Randall and Joe Jr.
Randall, who left the family when he was young and now is a successful real estate developer, has a long-standing tension with Elliot resulting from an event involving their father.
As previously reported, John Shiban replaces Sean Jablonski as showrunner for Season 4 of the NBC police procedural, which is slated for a midseason return. Premiere date Tba.
Starring Meloni, Law & Order: Organized Crime is executive produced by Dick Wolf, John Shiban, Paul Cabbad, Meloni, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski.
Norris will play Randall Stabler, the older brother of Christopher Meloni’s Elliot Stabler, in a multi-episode arc. The casting was first reported by our sister site TVLine.
As TVLine previously reported, the upcoming fourth season will introduce Stabler’s brothers Randall and Joe Jr.
Randall, who left the family when he was young and now is a successful real estate developer, has a long-standing tension with Elliot resulting from an event involving their father.
As previously reported, John Shiban replaces Sean Jablonski as showrunner for Season 4 of the NBC police procedural, which is slated for a midseason return. Premiere date Tba.
Starring Meloni, Law & Order: Organized Crime is executive produced by Dick Wolf, John Shiban, Paul Cabbad, Meloni, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski.
- 12/13/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Law & Order: Organized Crime may be one of the better entries in the franchise, but it sounds like things are constantly changing behind the scenes.
The NBC drama just named its sixth showrunner in three years.
Yes, you read that right. More changes are coming for the hit series.
The Long Road for Law & Order: Organized Crime
Matt Olmstead was revealed to be the showrunner when the series was announced.
However, he was replaced by Ilene Chaiken before the series debut.
Related: Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 4: Everything We Know
Barry O'Brien replaced Chaiken during Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 2.
Bryan Goluboff subsequently replaced O'Brien before Sean Jablonski was announced as the fourth showrunner.
Things took a turn earlier this year when Jablonski was revealed to be bowing out over creative differences, leaving the show with David Graziano as interim showrunner.
The following person to take...
The NBC drama just named its sixth showrunner in three years.
Yes, you read that right. More changes are coming for the hit series.
The Long Road for Law & Order: Organized Crime
Matt Olmstead was revealed to be the showrunner when the series was announced.
However, he was replaced by Ilene Chaiken before the series debut.
Related: Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 4: Everything We Know
Barry O'Brien replaced Chaiken during Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 2.
Bryan Goluboff subsequently replaced O'Brien before Sean Jablonski was announced as the fourth showrunner.
Things took a turn earlier this year when Jablonski was revealed to be bowing out over creative differences, leaving the show with David Graziano as interim showrunner.
The following person to take...
- 10/20/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Law & Order: Organized Crime‘s search for a new Season 4 showrunner is finally over as Ozark executive producer John Shiban is set to take the reins of the NBC crime drama. The move comes after constant reshuffles at the top of the Christopher Meloni-led series. Since premiering in April 2021, the show has already gone through five showrunners. Chicago Fire EP Matt Olmstead was originally the writer/showrunner for the spinoff but stepped down in October 2020 before the show had even made it to air. The L Word co-creator Ilene Chaiken replaced him, but she only made it halfway through Season 2 before being replaced by Hannah Montana co-creator Barry O’Brien, who stood in as interim showrunner. Law & Order: Svu exec producer Bryan Goluboff succeeded O’Brien but only lasted three months before Project Blue Book EP Sean Jablonski took over for the third season. Jablonski departed after...
- 10/20/2023
- TV Insider
John Shiban has been named executive producer and showrunner for “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” NBC announced on Thursday.
The Christopher Meloni-led “Law & Order”spinoff, which has gone through a series of showrunners since its debut in April 2021, is set to air its fourth season midseason.
He replaces Sean Jablonski, who stepped down in March, having been named to the position in Sept. 2022 after Bryan Goluboff’s exit. Previously, Ilene Chaiken served a 14-month stint as executive/producer and showrunner; the show’s co-executive producer Barry O’Brien was promoted to showrunner after her Feb. 2022 exit.
Shiban was an executive producer on the Netflix crime series “Ozark,” which starred Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. He was nominated for both an Emmy and a WGA Award for writing the 2020 episode “Boss Fight.”
Previously, he was under an overall deal at Sony Television while serving as showrunner and executive producer of the Hulu series “Shut Eye.
The Christopher Meloni-led “Law & Order”spinoff, which has gone through a series of showrunners since its debut in April 2021, is set to air its fourth season midseason.
He replaces Sean Jablonski, who stepped down in March, having been named to the position in Sept. 2022 after Bryan Goluboff’s exit. Previously, Ilene Chaiken served a 14-month stint as executive/producer and showrunner; the show’s co-executive producer Barry O’Brien was promoted to showrunner after her Feb. 2022 exit.
Shiban was an executive producer on the Netflix crime series “Ozark,” which starred Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. He was nominated for both an Emmy and a WGA Award for writing the 2020 episode “Boss Fight.”
Previously, he was under an overall deal at Sony Television while serving as showrunner and executive producer of the Hulu series “Shut Eye.
- 10/19/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Law & Order: Organized Crime has named its fifth showrunner.
Veteran showrunner John Shiban (Ozark, The X-Files) has been tapped to take over the helm of the fourth season of the Dick Wolf procedural. Shiban replaces David Graziano, with the Svu grad taking over the remainder of season three for Sean Jablonski.
Jablonski, who departed the Chris Meloni-led spinoff after creative differences, replaced Bryan Goluboff. The latter stepped in for Barry O’Brien, who was tapped as interim showrunner after original showrunner Ilene Chaiken departed.
John Shiban
Shiban joins Organized Crime after successful runs on Netflix’s Ozark, where he earned an Emmy nomination and WGA Award, and time on Hulu’s Shut Eye, The X-Files, Breaking Bad, DaVinci’s Demons, Hell on Wheels, The Vampire Diaries and Supernatural. As a director, he’s helmed episodes of Better Call Saul, NOS4A2 and Shut Eye.
L&o: Organized Crime is scheduled to return midseason on NBC,...
Veteran showrunner John Shiban (Ozark, The X-Files) has been tapped to take over the helm of the fourth season of the Dick Wolf procedural. Shiban replaces David Graziano, with the Svu grad taking over the remainder of season three for Sean Jablonski.
Jablonski, who departed the Chris Meloni-led spinoff after creative differences, replaced Bryan Goluboff. The latter stepped in for Barry O’Brien, who was tapped as interim showrunner after original showrunner Ilene Chaiken departed.
John Shiban
Shiban joins Organized Crime after successful runs on Netflix’s Ozark, where he earned an Emmy nomination and WGA Award, and time on Hulu’s Shut Eye, The X-Files, Breaking Bad, DaVinci’s Demons, Hell on Wheels, The Vampire Diaries and Supernatural. As a director, he’s helmed episodes of Better Call Saul, NOS4A2 and Shut Eye.
L&o: Organized Crime is scheduled to return midseason on NBC,...
- 10/19/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Law & Order: Organized Crime‘s search for a Season 4 showrunner is dun-done.
Organized Crime — led by Christopher Meloni, reprising his Svu role as Elliot Stabler — premiered in April 2021, and had already cycled through five showrunners. Original series boss Matt Olmstead was replaced by Ilene Chaiken before the spinoff made it to air, while Chaiken was replaced by Barry O’Brien midway through Season 2. O’Brien was succeeded by Bryan Goluboff, who lasted three months, before Sean Jablonski was appointed showrunner No. 4.
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Organized Crime — led by Christopher Meloni, reprising his Svu role as Elliot Stabler — premiered in April 2021, and had already cycled through five showrunners. Original series boss Matt Olmstead was replaced by Ilene Chaiken before the spinoff made it to air, while Chaiken was replaced by Barry O’Brien midway through Season 2. O’Brien was succeeded by Bryan Goluboff, who lasted three months, before Sean Jablonski was appointed showrunner No. 4.
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- 10/19/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
There’s been another showrunner shakeup in the “Law & Order” universe. John Shiban has been named new showrunner of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” ahead of the show’s Season 4 premiere marking the seventh showrunner to steer the series. The series is set to air in midseason.
As Variety previously reported, Season 3 of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” was first run by Sean Jablonski then later “Svu” showrunner David Graziano. Barry O’Brien, Bryan Goluboff, Ilene Chaiken and Matt Olmstead previously held the title.
Shiban previously spent the last three seasons as an executive producer on “Ozark,” where he earned an Emmy and a WGA Award for writing the episode “Boss Fight.” He recently was under an overall deal at Sony Television while serving as showrunner and executive producer of the Hulu series “Shut Eye.”
Shiban began his career as a staff writer on “The X-Files.” During his stint on the celebrated Fox series,...
As Variety previously reported, Season 3 of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” was first run by Sean Jablonski then later “Svu” showrunner David Graziano. Barry O’Brien, Bryan Goluboff, Ilene Chaiken and Matt Olmstead previously held the title.
Shiban previously spent the last three seasons as an executive producer on “Ozark,” where he earned an Emmy and a WGA Award for writing the episode “Boss Fight.” He recently was under an overall deal at Sony Television while serving as showrunner and executive producer of the Hulu series “Shut Eye.”
Shiban began his career as a staff writer on “The X-Files.” During his stint on the celebrated Fox series,...
- 10/19/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Ozark vet John Shiban has been named executive producer and showrunner for NBC’s Law & Order: Organized Crime. Shiban fills the last remaining open showrunner spot for Wolf Entertainment & Universal Television’s drama series following the end of the writers strike. Law & Order: Organized Crime is set to air in midseason.
Shiban replaces Sean Jablonski, who stepped down as showrunner in March, the fourth showrunner to exit the NBC police procedural in a little over a year. At the time, Svu’s David Graziano stepped in to oversee the remaining three episodes of Season 3.
Writers rooms began opening earlier this month, shortly after the WGA reached a deal, for Wolf Entertainment and Universal TV’s three Chicago dramas for NBC, three FBI dramas for CBS as well as NBC’s Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu.
Starring Christopher Meloni, Law & Order: Organized Crime is executive produced by Dick Wolf,...
Shiban replaces Sean Jablonski, who stepped down as showrunner in March, the fourth showrunner to exit the NBC police procedural in a little over a year. At the time, Svu’s David Graziano stepped in to oversee the remaining three episodes of Season 3.
Writers rooms began opening earlier this month, shortly after the WGA reached a deal, for Wolf Entertainment and Universal TV’s three Chicago dramas for NBC, three FBI dramas for CBS as well as NBC’s Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu.
Starring Christopher Meloni, Law & Order: Organized Crime is executive produced by Dick Wolf,...
- 10/19/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Writers have returned to work on the Dick Wolf-produced TV franchises “Law & Order,” “FBI” and “Chicago Fire,” Wolf Entertainment announced on Wednesday.
The WGA strike, which had lasted 148 days, ended on Sept. 24 after the guild came to a deal with the AMPTP regarding streaming residuals, AI protections and other key issues.
Meanwhile, showrunners have been shuffled across the Dick Wolf universe: “Chicago Fire” goes into Season 12 on NBC with lone showrunner Andrea Newman, who formerly ran the show along with Derek Haas. CBS’ “FBI International” has promoted Matt Olmstead from executive producer to showrunner for Season 3.
The Christopher Meloni-led “Law & Order: Organized Crime” has not yet named a new showrunner after the exit of Sean Jablonski in March. David Graziano, who returns as “Svu” showrunner for Season 25 of the Mariska Hargitay-starring series, had stepped in to oversee the final three episodes of the “Oc” Season 3.
However,...
The WGA strike, which had lasted 148 days, ended on Sept. 24 after the guild came to a deal with the AMPTP regarding streaming residuals, AI protections and other key issues.
Meanwhile, showrunners have been shuffled across the Dick Wolf universe: “Chicago Fire” goes into Season 12 on NBC with lone showrunner Andrea Newman, who formerly ran the show along with Derek Haas. CBS’ “FBI International” has promoted Matt Olmstead from executive producer to showrunner for Season 3.
The Christopher Meloni-led “Law & Order: Organized Crime” has not yet named a new showrunner after the exit of Sean Jablonski in March. David Graziano, who returns as “Svu” showrunner for Season 25 of the Mariska Hargitay-starring series, had stepped in to oversee the final three episodes of the “Oc” Season 3.
However,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Writers rooms are opening this week for Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television’s three Chicago dramas for NBC, three FBI dramas for CBS as well as NBC’s Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu.
In light of Wolf veteran Derek Haas’ departure last spring as FBI: International showrunner and Chicago Fire co-showrunner, both series have set successors.
Andrea Newman, formerly co-showrunner alongside Haas, will be sole showrunner for Chicago Fire‘s upcoming 12th season.
Another Wolf vet, Chicago P.D. co-creator and former showrunner Matt Olmstead, will serve as showrunner on Season 3 of FBI: International, which he originally had joined as executive producer.
The rest of the showrunners on the Chicago, FBI and Law & Order series are staying put with the exception of Law & Order: Organized Crime. As Deadline reported, Sean Jablonski stepped down as showrunner in March, the fourth showrunner to exit the NBC police...
In light of Wolf veteran Derek Haas’ departure last spring as FBI: International showrunner and Chicago Fire co-showrunner, both series have set successors.
Andrea Newman, formerly co-showrunner alongside Haas, will be sole showrunner for Chicago Fire‘s upcoming 12th season.
Another Wolf vet, Chicago P.D. co-creator and former showrunner Matt Olmstead, will serve as showrunner on Season 3 of FBI: International, which he originally had joined as executive producer.
The rest of the showrunners on the Chicago, FBI and Law & Order series are staying put with the exception of Law & Order: Organized Crime. As Deadline reported, Sean Jablonski stepped down as showrunner in March, the fourth showrunner to exit the NBC police...
- 10/4/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Eight of Wolf Entertainment/Universal Television writers rooms are opening this week following the end of the writers strike. Additionally, two new showrunners have been named: “Chicago Fire” Season 12 will be run by Andrea Newman, formerly co-showrunner with Derek Haas; and “FBI: International” Season 3 will be run by executive producer Matt Olmstead.
Haas, who co-created “Chicago Fire,” was the previous showrunner of “FBI: International” as well. He exited Wolf Entertainment last November after 10 years.
While Season 3 of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” was first run by Sean Jablonski then later “Svu” showrunner David Graziano, the team is searching for a new Season 4 showrunner. This will be the show’s seventh showrunner, as Barry O’Brien, Bryan Goluboff, Ilene Chaiken and Matt Olmstead previously held the title. The spinoff has not yet set a date to return to the writers room.
Rick Eid will return as showrunner for “Law & Order,” while...
Haas, who co-created “Chicago Fire,” was the previous showrunner of “FBI: International” as well. He exited Wolf Entertainment last November after 10 years.
While Season 3 of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” was first run by Sean Jablonski then later “Svu” showrunner David Graziano, the team is searching for a new Season 4 showrunner. This will be the show’s seventh showrunner, as Barry O’Brien, Bryan Goluboff, Ilene Chaiken and Matt Olmstead previously held the title. The spinoff has not yet set a date to return to the writers room.
Rick Eid will return as showrunner for “Law & Order,” while...
- 10/4/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
FBI: International has promoted executive producer Matt Olmstead to the position of showrunner for the series’ upcoming Season 3, TVLine has learned.
The staffing change comes as Dick Wolf’s multiple primetime dramas on CBS and NBC shore up leadership for the TV season ahead and re-open their writers rooms following the Writers Guild of America strike.
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Olmstead is a known entity...
The staffing change comes as Dick Wolf’s multiple primetime dramas on CBS and NBC shore up leadership for the TV season ahead and re-open their writers rooms following the Writers Guild of America strike.
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Olmstead is a known entity...
- 10/4/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
NBC is opening up a new fall comedy block on Tuesday nights and has pushed a couple of its drama series to midseason.
The network unveiled its fall schedule, which sees Jon Cryer’s Extended Family run after Night Court, Quantum Leap moves to Tuesday night, while Found replaces Law & Order: Organized Crime on Dick Wolf’s second night in the fall and La Brea, with its short order season, also pushed to midseason.
There are plenty of strike contingencies built into the schedule, in part as a result of NBC renewing shows early and keeping them in production ahead of the writers walking out.
Jeff Bader, President, Entertainment Program Planning Strategy, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, told Deadline that shows such as Night Court, Quantum Leap, Found, The Irrational and Extended Family will all be on the fall schedule even if there’s an extended strike “because we’re...
The network unveiled its fall schedule, which sees Jon Cryer’s Extended Family run after Night Court, Quantum Leap moves to Tuesday night, while Found replaces Law & Order: Organized Crime on Dick Wolf’s second night in the fall and La Brea, with its short order season, also pushed to midseason.
There are plenty of strike contingencies built into the schedule, in part as a result of NBC renewing shows early and keeping them in production ahead of the writers walking out.
Jeff Bader, President, Entertainment Program Planning Strategy, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, told Deadline that shows such as Night Court, Quantum Leap, Found, The Irrational and Extended Family will all be on the fall schedule even if there’s an extended strike “because we’re...
- 5/12/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In Dick Wolf’s criminal justice system, not all renewals are created equal.
Whereas Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu have secured 22-episode pickups (for Seasons 23 and 25, respectively), an NBC rep confirms to TVLine that Season 4 of Christopher Meloni’s Organized Crime will consist of just 13 episodes.
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According to a source, Organized Crime producers have very specific plans for next season, which are best accomplished with a reduced order.
Whereas Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu have secured 22-episode pickups (for Seasons 23 and 25, respectively), an NBC rep confirms to TVLine that Season 4 of Christopher Meloni’s Organized Crime will consist of just 13 episodes.
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According to a source, Organized Crime producers have very specific plans for next season, which are best accomplished with a reduced order.
- 4/10/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Stop us if you’ve heard this one (because you definitely have): Law & Order: Organized Crime is getting a new showrunner.
Current showrunner Sean Jablonski is stepping down, according to our sister site Deadline, with Law & Order: Svu vet David Graziano taking over to handle the final three episodes of Organized Crime‘s current third season. If you’re keeping score at home, Graziano will now be the fifth (!) showrunner to oversee the NBC procedural in just over a year. Jablonski’s exit is due to “creative differences,” per Deadline.
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Current showrunner Sean Jablonski is stepping down, according to our sister site Deadline, with Law & Order: Svu vet David Graziano taking over to handle the final three episodes of Organized Crime‘s current third season. If you’re keeping score at home, Graziano will now be the fifth (!) showrunner to oversee the NBC procedural in just over a year. Jablonski’s exit is due to “creative differences,” per Deadline.
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- 3/11/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
There’s been yet another change at the helm of Dick Wolf’s Law & Order: Organized Crime. Sean Jablonski is stepping down as showrunner of NBC’s police procedural, Deadline has confirmed. Jablonski is the fourth showrunner to depart the Law & Order spinoff in the past year.
Law & Order: Svu’s David Graziano will oversee the remaining three episodes of Season 3 of Law & Order: Organized Crime, starring Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Brent Antonello and Rick Gonzalez.
Sources tell Deadline Jablonski is exiting due to creative differences.
Jablonski took over as showrunner in September 2022 for Bryan Goluboff. Goluboff replaced Barry O’Brien, who was named interim showrunner in late February 2022. O’Brien had been asked to step in and finish the season after the exit of previous showrunner Ilene Chaiken.
Organized Crime follows the detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau as they work...
Law & Order: Svu’s David Graziano will oversee the remaining three episodes of Season 3 of Law & Order: Organized Crime, starring Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Brent Antonello and Rick Gonzalez.
Sources tell Deadline Jablonski is exiting due to creative differences.
Jablonski took over as showrunner in September 2022 for Bryan Goluboff. Goluboff replaced Barry O’Brien, who was named interim showrunner in late February 2022. O’Brien had been asked to step in and finish the season after the exit of previous showrunner Ilene Chaiken.
Organized Crime follows the detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau as they work...
- 3/11/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Danielle Mone Truitt as Sergeant Ayanna Bell on Law & Order: Organized Crime. Pic credit: NBC
Law & Order: Organized Crime is going to be putting a focus on more than just Elliot Stabler.
Danielle Mone Truitt, who plays Sergeant Anyanna Bell, shared how Season 3 will have her tough cop put through a nasty personal fight to save her marriage.
That will lead her to lean on Stabler for support as they try to focus on some dangerous new crimes.
Meanwhile, Ainsley Seiger, who plays Jet Slootmaekers, indicated her hacker might also be getting into a new relationship.
This comes amid a controversial showrunner turnover that may shift the Season 3 plans.
With the new season starting, the actresses seem ready to face the challenges their Law & Order: Organized Crime cops have to handle this year.
Bell and her marriage challenges
Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 3 will see some changes, not just on screen.
Law & Order: Organized Crime is going to be putting a focus on more than just Elliot Stabler.
Danielle Mone Truitt, who plays Sergeant Anyanna Bell, shared how Season 3 will have her tough cop put through a nasty personal fight to save her marriage.
That will lead her to lean on Stabler for support as they try to focus on some dangerous new crimes.
Meanwhile, Ainsley Seiger, who plays Jet Slootmaekers, indicated her hacker might also be getting into a new relationship.
This comes amid a controversial showrunner turnover that may shift the Season 3 plans.
With the new season starting, the actresses seem ready to face the challenges their Law & Order: Organized Crime cops have to handle this year.
Bell and her marriage challenges
Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 3 will see some changes, not just on screen.
- 9/22/2022
- by Michael Weyer
- Monsters and Critics
Janel Moloney joins Law & Order: Organized Crime in Season 3. Pic credit: NBC
Law & Order: Organized Crime is adding a familiar TV face for Season 3.
Janel Moloney, best known for her role as Donna Moss on The West Wing, will be playing a detective in a recurring role in Season 3.
The actress, who has also guest-starred in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, shared a photo of herself on set in her as-yet-unnamed role.
The actress has a long list of TV credits that includes a guest-starring role in another Dick Wolf Entertainment series.
Moloney is the latest edition for Season 3, which is undergoing a shift from the sudden departure of Bryan Goluboff as showrunner last week.
The addition of a TV veteran like Moloney looks ready to spark Law & Order: Organized Crime in Season 3 and give Stabler another tough lady to play off of.
Law & Order: Organized Crime is adding a familiar TV face for Season 3.
Janel Moloney, best known for her role as Donna Moss on The West Wing, will be playing a detective in a recurring role in Season 3.
The actress, who has also guest-starred in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, shared a photo of herself on set in her as-yet-unnamed role.
The actress has a long list of TV credits that includes a guest-starring role in another Dick Wolf Entertainment series.
Moloney is the latest edition for Season 3, which is undergoing a shift from the sudden departure of Bryan Goluboff as showrunner last week.
The addition of a TV veteran like Moloney looks ready to spark Law & Order: Organized Crime in Season 3 and give Stabler another tough lady to play off of.
- 9/7/2022
- by Michael Weyer
- Monsters and Critics
Law & Order: Organized Crime is changing leadership again.
The NBC hit has named Sean Jablonski as showrunner for the highly-anticipated third season of the series.
Deadline reported the news, which comes just months after Bryan Goluboff was announced as showrunner.
The series has been under the leadership of four different people in a year.
Jablonski is a well-known TV veteran, who created and produced the cable series Satisfaction.
He also worked on Nip/Tuck, Suits, Project Blue Book, and more series.
Organized Crime bowed on NBC in April 2021, bringing Christopher Meloni back into the Law & Order universe.
The series has crossed over several times with Svu, but fans are in for a treat later this month.
NBC's three currently airing Law & Order series will stage the ultimate crossover with their September 22 season premieres.
“Nothing demonstrates the power of the Law & Order brand more than an ambitious three-hour...
The NBC hit has named Sean Jablonski as showrunner for the highly-anticipated third season of the series.
Deadline reported the news, which comes just months after Bryan Goluboff was announced as showrunner.
The series has been under the leadership of four different people in a year.
Jablonski is a well-known TV veteran, who created and produced the cable series Satisfaction.
He also worked on Nip/Tuck, Suits, Project Blue Book, and more series.
Organized Crime bowed on NBC in April 2021, bringing Christopher Meloni back into the Law & Order universe.
The series has crossed over several times with Svu, but fans are in for a treat later this month.
NBC's three currently airing Law & Order series will stage the ultimate crossover with their September 22 season premieres.
“Nothing demonstrates the power of the Law & Order brand more than an ambitious three-hour...
- 9/2/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: Organized Crime. Pic credit: NBC
Law & Order: Organized Crime is undergoing yet another shakeup.
In a surprising move, Bryan Goluboff is stepping down as showrunner before the Season 3 premiere of the spin-off.
He will be replaced by Sean Jablonski, who has experience producing the mothership Law & Order series.
There is no word on why the sudden change is happening, which makes Jablonski the show’s fourth showrunner in seven months.
This comes after Goluboff had talked in interviews about his plan for Season 3, which would have included shorter story arcs and more focus on the personal lives of Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and his squad.
The sudden change should not affect episodes that have already been filmed but will mean some adjustments as Season 3 prepares to premiere on September 22.
Law & Order: Organized Crime makes another big change
Since...
Law & Order: Organized Crime is undergoing yet another shakeup.
In a surprising move, Bryan Goluboff is stepping down as showrunner before the Season 3 premiere of the spin-off.
He will be replaced by Sean Jablonski, who has experience producing the mothership Law & Order series.
There is no word on why the sudden change is happening, which makes Jablonski the show’s fourth showrunner in seven months.
This comes after Goluboff had talked in interviews about his plan for Season 3, which would have included shorter story arcs and more focus on the personal lives of Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and his squad.
The sudden change should not affect episodes that have already been filmed but will mean some adjustments as Season 3 prepares to premiere on September 22.
Law & Order: Organized Crime makes another big change
Since...
- 9/2/2022
- by Michael Weyer
- Monsters and Critics
There’s another change coming in the Dick Wolf universe. Sean Jablonski is stepping in as the new showrunner on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” for the upcoming third season, Variety has learned.
Jablonski becomes the fifth showrunner on the series, replacing Bryan Goluboff, who was announced as the Season 3 showrunner in May. Barry O’Brien had been named interim showrunner in February following the exit of Ilene Chaiken. Prior to Chaiken, Matt Olmstead was showrunner.
“Law & Order: Organized Crime,” produced by Universal Television in association with Wolf Entertainment, revolves around the character of Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, who starred on “Svu” for 12 seasons, and then returned to the “Law & Order” universe in 2021. Because of Stabler’s longstanding relationship with “Svu’s” Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) — something fans have obsessed over for years now — those two shows have frequently intersected since “Organized Crime” premiered.
But later this month,...
Jablonski becomes the fifth showrunner on the series, replacing Bryan Goluboff, who was announced as the Season 3 showrunner in May. Barry O’Brien had been named interim showrunner in February following the exit of Ilene Chaiken. Prior to Chaiken, Matt Olmstead was showrunner.
“Law & Order: Organized Crime,” produced by Universal Television in association with Wolf Entertainment, revolves around the character of Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, who starred on “Svu” for 12 seasons, and then returned to the “Law & Order” universe in 2021. Because of Stabler’s longstanding relationship with “Svu’s” Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) — something fans have obsessed over for years now — those two shows have frequently intersected since “Organized Crime” premiered.
But later this month,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Emily Longeretta and Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
More changes are happening behind the scenes on Law & Order: Organized Crime as the NBC procedural is once again switching showrunners ahead of the third season. As reported by Deadline, Sean Jablonski is set to take over as showrunner for Season 3, just three months after Law & Order: Svu veteran Bryan Goluboff took the reins. Goluboff had previously replaced Barry O’Brien, who was serving as interim showrunner after the departure of Ilene Chaiken in February. That means the show has been through four different showrunners in less than a year. Jablonski is perhaps best known for creating and producing the USA Network drama series Satisfaction, which aired for two seasons between 2014 and 2015. He’s also served as a writer and producer on shows such as Project Blue Book, Gypsy, Suits, and Nip/Truck. He also has previous ties to the Law & Order franchise, having written and produced for the...
- 9/2/2022
- TV Insider
Law & Order: Organized Crime is getting another new captain behind the scenes, our sister site Deadline reports.
Sean Jablonski is taking over as showrunner for the NBC procedural’s upcoming third season, just three months after Svu veteran Bryan Goluboff took the reins from Barry O’Brien, who had been named interim showrunner following wake of previous showrunner Ilene Chaiken’s departure in February. (Before you do the math, yes, that’s four showrunners in one calendar year.)
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Sean Jablonski is taking over as showrunner for the NBC procedural’s upcoming third season, just three months after Svu veteran Bryan Goluboff took the reins from Barry O’Brien, who had been named interim showrunner following wake of previous showrunner Ilene Chaiken’s departure in February. (Before you do the math, yes, that’s four showrunners in one calendar year.)
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- 9/2/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Sean Jablonski is taking over as the new showrunner of “Law & Order: Organized Crime” just three weeks before the third season premiere, NBC confirmed to TheWrap Thursday evening.
He replaces Bryan Goluboff, who was named to the post in May. Jablonski previously served as executive producer and showrunner of Netflix’s “Gypsy” and History Channel’s “Project Blue Book.” He created and executive produced “Satisfaction,” which ran for two seasons on USA Network.
He’s already banked 20 episodes in the franchise as producer on the original “Law & Order” series from 2001-2002.
The third season of “Organized Crime” premieres on Sept. 22 in a three-series crossover event with “Law & Order” and “Svu.”
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He replaces Bryan Goluboff, who was named to the post in May. Jablonski previously served as executive producer and showrunner of Netflix’s “Gypsy” and History Channel’s “Project Blue Book.” He created and executive produced “Satisfaction,” which ran for two seasons on USA Network.
He’s already banked 20 episodes in the franchise as producer on the original “Law & Order” series from 2001-2002.
The third season of “Organized Crime” premieres on Sept. 22 in a three-series crossover event with “Law & Order” and “Svu.”
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Kelli Giddish to Exit ‘Law & Order: Svu’ in Season 24
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- 9/2/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Another behind-the-scenes change at Law & Order: Organized Crime: Sean Jablonski is taking over for Bryan Goluboff as showrunner.
Just three months ago, Goluboff replaced Barry O’Brien, who was named interim showrunner in late February. Having joined the series as co-executive producer in November, O’Brien was asked to step into the leadership role and finish the season after the exit of previous showrunner Ilene Chaiken. O’Brien will continue on Organized Crime as writer/executive producer for Season 3.
Now it’s Jablonski’s job to steer the Law & Order spinoff that stars Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Brent Antonello and Rick Gonzalez. Earlier in his writing career, Jablonski wrote for Law & Order before moving onto shows like Nip/Tuck, Suits and Project Blue Book. He’s repped by CAA, Underground Management and Gregg Gellman.
Organized Crime follows the detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau...
Just three months ago, Goluboff replaced Barry O’Brien, who was named interim showrunner in late February. Having joined the series as co-executive producer in November, O’Brien was asked to step into the leadership role and finish the season after the exit of previous showrunner Ilene Chaiken. O’Brien will continue on Organized Crime as writer/executive producer for Season 3.
Now it’s Jablonski’s job to steer the Law & Order spinoff that stars Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Brent Antonello and Rick Gonzalez. Earlier in his writing career, Jablonski wrote for Law & Order before moving onto shows like Nip/Tuck, Suits and Project Blue Book. He’s repped by CAA, Underground Management and Gregg Gellman.
Organized Crime follows the detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau...
- 9/2/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: David O’Leary, creator/executive of Project Blue Book, and Sean Jablonski, showrunner/executive producer of the History series which chronicled U.S. Air Force’s real-life investigations into supposed UFO encounters and unexplained phenomena, are staying on the subject with an untitled Roswell drama, which has been put in development at TNT.
Following multiple timelines, in the vein of Oliver Stone’s JFK, the potential series, written by Jablonski and O’Leary, explores the famous “Roswell Incident” — the U.S. government’s alleged cover-up of a crashed alien spacecraft in New Mexico in 1947—and the after effects seen decades later.
Jablonski and O’Leary executive produce the fact-based, research-driven project alongside Trevor Engelson of Underground.
O’Leary and Jablonski’s Project Blue Book, starring Aidan Gillen and executive produced by Robert Zemeckis, ran for two seasons on History and was the #1 new ad-supported cable drama series of the 2018/2019 TV season in total viewers.
Following multiple timelines, in the vein of Oliver Stone’s JFK, the potential series, written by Jablonski and O’Leary, explores the famous “Roswell Incident” — the U.S. government’s alleged cover-up of a crashed alien spacecraft in New Mexico in 1947—and the after effects seen decades later.
Jablonski and O’Leary executive produce the fact-based, research-driven project alongside Trevor Engelson of Underground.
O’Leary and Jablonski’s Project Blue Book, starring Aidan Gillen and executive produced by Robert Zemeckis, ran for two seasons on History and was the #1 new ad-supported cable drama series of the 2018/2019 TV season in total viewers.
- 11/2/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Season two of History’s Project Blue Book is over, and unless the show is picked up elsewhere, this could be the end of our UFO hunting dynamic duo. We caught up with Project Blue Book creator/writer/executive producer David O’Leary and showrunner/executive Producer Sean Jablonski to talk about what’s next in an interview Den of Geek live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.
“History has sort of opted out of the scripted series business,” says Jablonski. “Which is in some ways good for us, because the studio that produces and ultimately pays for the show is committed to finding another home for it like on a streaming service, which we feel could present a larger audience for us.”
Jablonski pointed out that Den of Geek got it right in a recent article covering the cancelation in that the cancelation was not due to performance. He says he...
“History has sort of opted out of the scripted series business,” says Jablonski. “Which is in some ways good for us, because the studio that produces and ultimately pays for the show is committed to finding another home for it like on a streaming service, which we feel could present a larger audience for us.”
Jablonski pointed out that Den of Geek got it right in a recent article covering the cancelation in that the cancelation was not due to performance. He says he...
- 5/22/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Will Project Blue Book continue? Recently, executive producers Sean Jablonski and David O'Leary spoke with Syfy Wire about the future of the cancelled History TV show.
Inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Aiden Gillen), the drama series is based on the real-life, top-secret investigation into Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related activity, conducted in the 1950s and ’60s by the United States Air Force. The cast also includes Michael Malarkey, Laura Mennell, Ksenia Solo, Michael Harney, and Neal McDonough.
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Inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Aiden Gillen), the drama series is based on the real-life, top-secret investigation into Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related activity, conducted in the 1950s and ’60s by the United States Air Force. The cast also includes Michael Malarkey, Laura Mennell, Ksenia Solo, Michael Harney, and Neal McDonough.
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- 5/13/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
History has canceled two of its scripted series, “Knightfall” and “Project Blue Book,” TheWrap has learned. Both shows aired two seasons on the network.
The decision comes as the channel’s only other scripted series, the long-running “Vikings,” is set to end with the second half of Season 6 later this year. However, according to an individual familiar with the matter, History is not looking to exit the scripted programming space, and the network does have additional scripted projects in the pipeline that have not yet been announced.
“Knightfall” wrapped its two-season run on the network last spring. Led by Tom Cullen, the series examined medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages. “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill joined the cast for Season 2.
The show, created by Don Handfield and Richard Rayner, was produced by A+E Studios, The Combine and Midnight Radio.
The decision comes as the channel’s only other scripted series, the long-running “Vikings,” is set to end with the second half of Season 6 later this year. However, according to an individual familiar with the matter, History is not looking to exit the scripted programming space, and the network does have additional scripted projects in the pipeline that have not yet been announced.
“Knightfall” wrapped its two-season run on the network last spring. Led by Tom Cullen, the series examined medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages. “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill joined the cast for Season 2.
The show, created by Don Handfield and Richard Rayner, was produced by A+E Studios, The Combine and Midnight Radio.
- 5/7/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Project Blue Book fans will be left with a few questions after History cancelled the Aidan Gillen-fronted drama.
The second season of the UFO drama ended on March 24 with Gillen’s Dr. Allen Hynek searching for his colleague Capt. Michael Quinn, played by Michael Malarkey, who was evidently blown to bits by an underwater explosion.
However, the A+E Networks’ cable network has opted not to pursue a third season of the show.
The show was created by David O’Leary, who served as writer and executive producer alongside writer-showrunner Sean Jablonski, Zemeckis, Jackie Levine and Barry Jossen.
Produced by A+E Studios and Compari Entertainment, Project Blue Book is inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Gillen), a brilliant college professor recruited by the U.S. Air Force to spearhead this clandestine operation — Project Blue Book — that researched thousands of cases, more than 700 of which remain unsolved to this day.
The second season of the UFO drama ended on March 24 with Gillen’s Dr. Allen Hynek searching for his colleague Capt. Michael Quinn, played by Michael Malarkey, who was evidently blown to bits by an underwater explosion.
However, the A+E Networks’ cable network has opted not to pursue a third season of the show.
The show was created by David O’Leary, who served as writer and executive producer alongside writer-showrunner Sean Jablonski, Zemeckis, Jackie Levine and Barry Jossen.
Produced by A+E Studios and Compari Entertainment, Project Blue Book is inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Gillen), a brilliant college professor recruited by the U.S. Air Force to spearhead this clandestine operation — Project Blue Book — that researched thousands of cases, more than 700 of which remain unsolved to this day.
- 5/7/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Alejandro Rojas Jan 30, 2020
Project Blue Book season 2 heads to Roswell and Area 51 with some unexpected twists and turns
Project Blue Book season 2 is underway, and according to the showrunner, is doing its version of The Joker by tackling the origin stories of some of the most famous UFO cases. As seen in the first episodes of the season, the infamous alleged crash of a UFO in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947 is the focus of the first arc of the season. Showrunner Sean Jablonski says this season will also feature Area 51.
UFO nerds, like me, will note that the real-life official Air Force UFO research program, Project Blue Book, did not investigate Area 51 or the Roswell UFO crash. However, Jablonski says they felt now that they had introduced their audience to the Project Blue Book program, next would be educating them on the origins of UFO conspiracies.
"We wanted to start...
Project Blue Book season 2 heads to Roswell and Area 51 with some unexpected twists and turns
Project Blue Book season 2 is underway, and according to the showrunner, is doing its version of The Joker by tackling the origin stories of some of the most famous UFO cases. As seen in the first episodes of the season, the infamous alleged crash of a UFO in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947 is the focus of the first arc of the season. Showrunner Sean Jablonski says this season will also feature Area 51.
UFO nerds, like me, will note that the real-life official Air Force UFO research program, Project Blue Book, did not investigate Area 51 or the Roswell UFO crash. However, Jablonski says they felt now that they had introduced their audience to the Project Blue Book program, next would be educating them on the origins of UFO conspiracies.
"We wanted to start...
- 1/30/2020
- Den of Geek
Was that the juiciest or What!?
Just as it was looking to be a disappointing end to the Roswell story, we were hit with a whopper,
We all wanted the aliens to be real on Project Blue Book Season 2 Episode 2, but what happened after the mystery was "solved" was even more mind blowing than if the alien autopsy hadn't been faked.
Valentine and Harding weren't making up stuff to cover up the existence of aliens when they dropped that whopper about Josef Mengele.
The theory that the "aliens" were Josef Mengele experiments and that they were sent by Stalin to create a UFO panic in the U.S. is a true theory.
This wild explanation of the Roswell incident comes from Annie Jacobsen's 2011 book, Area 51.
Mortician: I don't trust the Air Force.
Hynek: Neither do we. We don't work for them. We work for you, the people.and that's...
Just as it was looking to be a disappointing end to the Roswell story, we were hit with a whopper,
We all wanted the aliens to be real on Project Blue Book Season 2 Episode 2, but what happened after the mystery was "solved" was even more mind blowing than if the alien autopsy hadn't been faked.
Valentine and Harding weren't making up stuff to cover up the existence of aliens when they dropped that whopper about Josef Mengele.
The theory that the "aliens" were Josef Mengele experiments and that they were sent by Stalin to create a UFO panic in the U.S. is a true theory.
This wild explanation of the Roswell incident comes from Annie Jacobsen's 2011 book, Area 51.
Mortician: I don't trust the Air Force.
Hynek: Neither do we. We don't work for them. We work for you, the people.and that's...
- 1/29/2020
- by Lisa Babick
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: The Village alum Jerod Haynes is set for a recurring role opposite Aidan Gillen and Michael Malarkey on the second season of History’s hit UFO drama series Project Blue Book, from A+E Studios and executive producer Robert Zemeckis.
Project Blue Book is based on the true, top-secret investigations into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena conducted by the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s and ’60s. Neal McDonough, Michael Harney, Laura Mennell and Ksenia Solo also star.
Haynes will play Daniel Banks. A high-ranking, charismatic CIA operative, Dr. Hynek (Gillen) and Captain Michael Quinn (Malarkey) first encounter Agent Daniel Banks (Haynes) at the top-secret Area 51. Soon, Agent Banks becomes a powerful and unpredictable new asset for our duo’s quest for the truth in a UFO conspiracy that is growing increasingly dangerous.
Project Blue Book is an A+E Studios production in association with Compari Entertainment, a division of ImageMovers.
Project Blue Book is based on the true, top-secret investigations into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and related phenomena conducted by the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s and ’60s. Neal McDonough, Michael Harney, Laura Mennell and Ksenia Solo also star.
Haynes will play Daniel Banks. A high-ranking, charismatic CIA operative, Dr. Hynek (Gillen) and Captain Michael Quinn (Malarkey) first encounter Agent Daniel Banks (Haynes) at the top-secret Area 51. Soon, Agent Banks becomes a powerful and unpredictable new asset for our duo’s quest for the truth in a UFO conspiracy that is growing increasingly dangerous.
Project Blue Book is an A+E Studios production in association with Compari Entertainment, a division of ImageMovers.
- 7/29/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Alejandro Rojas Jul 24, 2019
The cast of History's Project Blue Book shared their thoughts on UFOs and recent UFO news, including the proposed raid on Area 51.
History's Project Blue Book is getting a second season, and we finally got a glimpse into what it might cover at a panel during the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. However, the show is about UFOs, and with all of the UFO news in the headlines, the cast's thoughts on the UFO topic itself made for some great conversation. The Project Blue Book cast even had some praise for their fellow History UFO series, Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation.
The panel included Aidan Gillen (Dr. J. Allen Hyenk), Michael Malarkey(Captain Quinn), Laura Mennell (Mimi Hynek), Neal McDonough and Sean Jablonski (Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer). I was able to ask the panel to share their thoughts on UFOs and if the show affected their views. Gillen started...
The cast of History's Project Blue Book shared their thoughts on UFOs and recent UFO news, including the proposed raid on Area 51.
History's Project Blue Book is getting a second season, and we finally got a glimpse into what it might cover at a panel during the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. However, the show is about UFOs, and with all of the UFO news in the headlines, the cast's thoughts on the UFO topic itself made for some great conversation. The Project Blue Book cast even had some praise for their fellow History UFO series, Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation.
The panel included Aidan Gillen (Dr. J. Allen Hyenk), Michael Malarkey(Captain Quinn), Laura Mennell (Mimi Hynek), Neal McDonough and Sean Jablonski (Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer). I was able to ask the panel to share their thoughts on UFOs and if the show affected their views. Gillen started...
- 7/24/2019
- Den of Geek
Alejandro Rojas Jul 23, 2019
The inspiration for the General Harding character, Roswell, and Area 51 were topics discussed at the Sdcc Project Blue Book Panel.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Project Blue Book held a panel to tease information about the second season of the series. The panel included Aidan Gillen (Dr. J. Allen Hyenk), Michael Malarkey (Captain Quinn), Laura Mennell (Mimi Hynek), Neal McDonough and Sean Jablonski (Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer).
Starting off the discussion were O'Leary and Jablonski who say they are looking to have more fun in the second season. This comment likely translates to exploring more fictional storylines. The duo explained they do try to make the show fact and science-based, but feels it also has to be fun.
Some UFO enthusiasts have been frustrated at how much fiction the show added to the real-life story of Dr. J. Allen Hyenk. Hynek was a consultant for the U.S, Air Force...
The inspiration for the General Harding character, Roswell, and Area 51 were topics discussed at the Sdcc Project Blue Book Panel.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Project Blue Book held a panel to tease information about the second season of the series. The panel included Aidan Gillen (Dr. J. Allen Hyenk), Michael Malarkey (Captain Quinn), Laura Mennell (Mimi Hynek), Neal McDonough and Sean Jablonski (Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer).
Starting off the discussion were O'Leary and Jablonski who say they are looking to have more fun in the second season. This comment likely translates to exploring more fictional storylines. The duo explained they do try to make the show fact and science-based, but feels it also has to be fun.
Some UFO enthusiasts have been frustrated at how much fiction the show added to the real-life story of Dr. J. Allen Hyenk. Hynek was a consultant for the U.S, Air Force...
- 7/23/2019
- Den of Geek
Halfway through its first season, History has renewed the freshman drama series “Project Blue Book,” it was announced Saturday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
History has ordered a 10-episode second season of the series, which is based on the true, top-secret investigations into Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related phenomena conducted by the United States Air Force in the 1950s and 60s.
It stars Aidan Gillen, Michael Malarkey, Neal McDonough, Michael Harney, Laura Mennell, and Ksenia Solo. The series is an A+E Studios production in association with Compari Entertainment, a division of ImageMovers. Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, and Jackie Levine are executive producers for Compari Entertainment. David O’Leary serves as creator, executive producer, and writer, with Sean Jablonski serving as showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Barry Jossen serves as executive producer. Arturo Interian serves as executive producer for History.
The series has proven to be a ratings breakout for History,...
History has ordered a 10-episode second season of the series, which is based on the true, top-secret investigations into Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and related phenomena conducted by the United States Air Force in the 1950s and 60s.
It stars Aidan Gillen, Michael Malarkey, Neal McDonough, Michael Harney, Laura Mennell, and Ksenia Solo. The series is an A+E Studios production in association with Compari Entertainment, a division of ImageMovers. Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, and Jackie Levine are executive producers for Compari Entertainment. David O’Leary serves as creator, executive producer, and writer, with Sean Jablonski serving as showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Barry Jossen serves as executive producer. Arturo Interian serves as executive producer for History.
The series has proven to be a ratings breakout for History,...
- 2/10/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
History has ordered a 10-episode second season of its hit UFO drama series Project Blue Book, from A+E Studios and executive producer Robert Zemeckis.
The renewal comes amid strong ratings for the series, which is averaging 3.4 million viewers in L+3, making it the No. 1 new series on cable among total viewers this season. It has also helped propel History to the No. 1 entertainment network in cable on Tuesday nights in prime among total viewers.
“We are believers in Project Blue Book and so is our audience who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our nation’s military response to UFOs that have remained relatively secret until now,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, History. “Zemeckis, A+E Studios and our extraordinary creative team have shaped a compelling narrative that is the perfect blend of historical authenticity and entertainment that inspires curiosity...
The renewal comes amid strong ratings for the series, which is averaging 3.4 million viewers in L+3, making it the No. 1 new series on cable among total viewers this season. It has also helped propel History to the No. 1 entertainment network in cable on Tuesday nights in prime among total viewers.
“We are believers in Project Blue Book and so is our audience who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our nation’s military response to UFOs that have remained relatively secret until now,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, History. “Zemeckis, A+E Studios and our extraordinary creative team have shaped a compelling narrative that is the perfect blend of historical authenticity and entertainment that inspires curiosity...
- 2/10/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
History has picked up the Robert Zemeckis-produced UFO drama “Project Blue Book” for a 10-episode second season, the network announced on Sunday.
The scripted drama, inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (played by “Game of Thrones” alum Aidan Gillen) amid the top-secret military investigations into UFOs and related phenomena in the 1950s and 60s, debuted on the network last month.
The first few episodes have averaged a total of 3.4 million viewers for History, with three days of delayed viewing factored in.
“We are believers in ‘Project Blue Book’ and so is our audience who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our nation’s military response to UFOs that have remained relatively secret until now,” said Eli Lehrer, head of programming for History, said in a statement.
The scripted drama, inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (played by “Game of Thrones” alum Aidan Gillen) amid the top-secret military investigations into UFOs and related phenomena in the 1950s and 60s, debuted on the network last month.
The first few episodes have averaged a total of 3.4 million viewers for History, with three days of delayed viewing factored in.
“We are believers in ‘Project Blue Book’ and so is our audience who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our nation’s military response to UFOs that have remained relatively secret until now,” said Eli Lehrer, head of programming for History, said in a statement.
- 2/10/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Syfy has acquired A+E Networks’ sci-fi historical drama “Project Blue Book” for the U.K., it was announced Thursday by Syfy’s parent company, NBC Universal International Networks.
Executive produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, “Project Blue Book” is based on a real-life U.S. government operation of the same name and centers on the investigation by the U.S. Air Force into UFO sightings in the 1950s and ’60s. It was created by writer David O’Leary, who also serves as an executive producer.
Aiden Gillen stars as a brilliant yet underappreciated college astrophysics professor who is recruited to head the clandestine operation. Along with his Air Force captain partner (Michael Malarkey), who is assigned to debunk the stories, he is summoned to investigate UFO sightings around the country and uses science to discover what really happened. However, when some encounters cannot be explained and cases remain open, he begins to...
Executive produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, “Project Blue Book” is based on a real-life U.S. government operation of the same name and centers on the investigation by the U.S. Air Force into UFO sightings in the 1950s and ’60s. It was created by writer David O’Leary, who also serves as an executive producer.
Aiden Gillen stars as a brilliant yet underappreciated college astrophysics professor who is recruited to head the clandestine operation. Along with his Air Force captain partner (Michael Malarkey), who is assigned to debunk the stories, he is summoned to investigate UFO sightings around the country and uses science to discover what really happened. However, when some encounters cannot be explained and cases remain open, he begins to...
- 2/7/2019
- by Robert Mitchell
- Variety Film + TV
Robert Zemeckis’ UFO-themed Project Blue Book drew 3.5 million total viewers in its series premiere in Live+3, making it the most-watched scripted cable series premiere of the 2018/19 TV season-to-date. The January 8 premiere episode also topped the list in the key adults 25-54 demo, with 1.2 million in L+3 for History, according to Nielsen.
Project Blue Book bested Bravo’s Dirty John, which previously held the No. 1 spot for scripted cable series premieres with 2 million total viewers in Live+3, and 1 million in L+3.
Over all airings, the Project Blue Book series premiere drew 5.2 million total viewers in Live+3 and 1.8 million total viewers among adults 25-54 for the night.
Project Blue Book stars Aidan Gillen as a brilliant professor recruited by the U.S. Air Force to spearhead the military’s clandestine investigations into reports of UFOs and related phenomena. Each episode draws material from the...
Project Blue Book bested Bravo’s Dirty John, which previously held the No. 1 spot for scripted cable series premieres with 2 million total viewers in Live+3, and 1 million in L+3.
Over all airings, the Project Blue Book series premiere drew 5.2 million total viewers in Live+3 and 1.8 million total viewers among adults 25-54 for the night.
Project Blue Book stars Aidan Gillen as a brilliant professor recruited by the U.S. Air Force to spearhead the military’s clandestine investigations into reports of UFOs and related phenomena. Each episode draws material from the...
- 1/15/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The most surprising thing about “Project Blue Book” is that it took so long to become a TV show in the first place. As it will tell you itself at the top of every episode, History’s new scripted drama is “based on true events,” or at least the recorded instances of possible UFO sightings and the Air Force’s subsequent investigations during the 1950’s and ’60s. Each week, a new case sparks new intrigue, both about the potential of both alien life and a government conspiracy to cover it up. All the while, the Cold War looms ominously, infusing everyone with a deep unease and paranoia they can’t shake no matter how hard they try to stave it all off.
In this way, “Project Blue Book” sets itself up to be a period piece “X Files,” a reliable formula that would be hard to fumble completely. That inspiration...
In this way, “Project Blue Book” sets itself up to be a period piece “X Files,” a reliable formula that would be hard to fumble completely. That inspiration...
- 1/8/2019
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Alejandro Rojas Jan 6, 2019
Actor Michael Malarkey says research for History's Project Blue Book sparked an intense interest in UFOs.
Actor Michael Malarkey says he hadn’t given UFOs thought before being cast in History’s upcoming series Project Blue Book, but now he is hooked. He says UFOs do offer a genuine mystery and he believes the U.S. Air Force knows more about the topic than it's sharing.
“I definitely got the bug, and I'm pretty far down the wormhole,” Malarkey told reporters, including Den of Geek, in a recent interview. “I'm still obsessively watching documentaries and witness accounts, and it's really changed my mind about the whole thing.”
In Project Blue Book, Malarkey plays U.S. Air Force Captain Michael Quinn. Quinn is tasked with running Project Blue Book, based on a real project of the same name set up to investigate UFO reports in the 1950s and '60s.
Actor Michael Malarkey says research for History's Project Blue Book sparked an intense interest in UFOs.
Actor Michael Malarkey says he hadn’t given UFOs thought before being cast in History’s upcoming series Project Blue Book, but now he is hooked. He says UFOs do offer a genuine mystery and he believes the U.S. Air Force knows more about the topic than it's sharing.
“I definitely got the bug, and I'm pretty far down the wormhole,” Malarkey told reporters, including Den of Geek, in a recent interview. “I'm still obsessively watching documentaries and witness accounts, and it's really changed my mind about the whole thing.”
In Project Blue Book, Malarkey plays U.S. Air Force Captain Michael Quinn. Quinn is tasked with running Project Blue Book, based on a real project of the same name set up to investigate UFO reports in the 1950s and '60s.
- 1/3/2019
- Den of Geek
It started with a long-ago conversation with astronomer Carl Sagan, which awoke an abiding interest in UFOs and the possibility of extraterrestrial life in Robert Zemeckis. That led in part to 1997’s “Contact,” which Zemeckis helmed, and, now, “Project Blue Book,” which he’s executive producing for A+E Studios.
The show bears more than a passing resemblance to “The X-Files,” from the tagline to the menacing presence of a shadowy figure in a hat and coat. Based on a real-life government operation called Project Blue Book, the series centers on the investigation by the U.S. Air Force into UFO sightings in the 1950s and ’60s. It stars Aiden Gillen as J. Allen Hynek, an astrophysics professor recruited to help with the investigation, and Michael Malarkey as the Air Force captain assigned to debunk the stories.
The first of eight hourlong episodes of “Project Blue Book,” which bows this winter, was...
The show bears more than a passing resemblance to “The X-Files,” from the tagline to the menacing presence of a shadowy figure in a hat and coat. Based on a real-life government operation called Project Blue Book, the series centers on the investigation by the U.S. Air Force into UFO sightings in the 1950s and ’60s. It stars Aiden Gillen as J. Allen Hynek, an astrophysics professor recruited to help with the investigation, and Michael Malarkey as the Air Force captain assigned to debunk the stories.
The first of eight hourlong episodes of “Project Blue Book,” which bows this winter, was...
- 10/16/2018
- by Henry Chu
- Variety Film + TV
It came out of the sky, and now it has a premiere date. History has set Tuesday, January 8, for the debut of Project Blue Book, its period UFO drama from Ep Robert Zemeckis. Check out the new trailer below.
Starring Aidan Gillen and Michael Malarkey, the 10-episode series is based on the true, top-secret investigations into unidentified flying objects and related phenomena conducted by the U.S. Air Force from 1952-69. Neal McDonough, Michael Harney, Laura Mennell and Ksenia Solo co-star.
Project Blue Book is inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Gillen), a brilliant college professor recruited by the Air Force to spearhead the titular clandestine operation that researched thousands of cases — more than 700 of which remain unsolved to this day. Each episode draws from the actual case files blending UFO theories with authentic historical events from one of the most mysterious eras in U.S. history.
Starring Aidan Gillen and Michael Malarkey, the 10-episode series is based on the true, top-secret investigations into unidentified flying objects and related phenomena conducted by the U.S. Air Force from 1952-69. Neal McDonough, Michael Harney, Laura Mennell and Ksenia Solo co-star.
Project Blue Book is inspired by the personal experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Gillen), a brilliant college professor recruited by the Air Force to spearhead the titular clandestine operation that researched thousands of cases — more than 700 of which remain unsolved to this day. Each episode draws from the actual case files blending UFO theories with authentic historical events from one of the most mysterious eras in U.S. history.
- 10/5/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Lots of parallels between History’s new 1950s-set UFO drama series Project Blue Book and today. Both then, and now, there is a high level of mistrust in the government and in science, cast and creators agreed Thursday at TCA.
Presumably that’s some comfort to people living in Donald Trump’s America, who might otherwise think we are living in the worst of times, a TV critic suggested.
Created and written by David O’Leary, Project Blue Book chronicles the top-secret true U.S. Air Force-sponsored investigations into UFO-related phenomena, known as Project Blue Book. Aidan Gillen stars as Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a college professor recruited to spearhead a clandestine operation researching thousands of cases, many of which never were solved. Each episode draws from the actual files, blending UFO theories with authentic historical events from one of the most mysterious eras in U.S. history.
“Blue Book...
Presumably that’s some comfort to people living in Donald Trump’s America, who might otherwise think we are living in the worst of times, a TV critic suggested.
Created and written by David O’Leary, Project Blue Book chronicles the top-secret true U.S. Air Force-sponsored investigations into UFO-related phenomena, known as Project Blue Book. Aidan Gillen stars as Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a college professor recruited to spearhead a clandestine operation researching thousands of cases, many of which never were solved. Each episode draws from the actual files, blending UFO theories with authentic historical events from one of the most mysterious eras in U.S. history.
“Blue Book...
- 7/26/2018
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
Littlefinger’s gotten himself into something a little creepy. In the first trailer for History’s Project Blue Book, Game of Thrones alum Aidan Gillen, playing astrophysicist and UFO skeptic J. Allen Hynek, is asked by Uncle Sam to disprove the existence of little green men — which turns out to be a hell of a lot easier said than done.
The 1950s-set drama, created by David O’Leary and executive-produced by Robert Zemeckis, orbits Hynek’s efforts on behalf of the Air Force to, per the show’s official logline, “spearhead [a] clandestine operation that researched thousands of cases [of UFO sightings], many of which were never solved.
The 1950s-set drama, created by David O’Leary and executive-produced by Robert Zemeckis, orbits Hynek’s efforts on behalf of the Air Force to, per the show’s official logline, “spearhead [a] clandestine operation that researched thousands of cases [of UFO sightings], many of which were never solved.
- 7/18/2018
- TVLine.com
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