Tremendous! Entertainment announced today that Sarah Whalen has been appointed executive vice president of development.
Whalen comes to Tei after 16 years at Original Productions, where, as executive vice president of programming and development, she developed and produced series like “Deadliest Catch,” “The Confession Tapes,” “Storage Wars,” and more. Based in Los Angeles, she will lead the expansion of Tei’s diverse programming slate. The company is best known for its series like “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern” and NBC’s “Naturally, Danny Seo.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Sarah join our team. She brings a passion for engaging audiences with powerful stories and unforgettable characters,” said Colleen Needles Steward, president and CEO of Tei. “We are looking forward to exploring new worlds, innovating new formats and diversifying our slate across broadcast, cable and digital under Sarah’s guidance.”
“I’m thrilled to join a company with a...
Whalen comes to Tei after 16 years at Original Productions, where, as executive vice president of programming and development, she developed and produced series like “Deadliest Catch,” “The Confession Tapes,” “Storage Wars,” and more. Based in Los Angeles, she will lead the expansion of Tei’s diverse programming slate. The company is best known for its series like “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern” and NBC’s “Naturally, Danny Seo.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Sarah join our team. She brings a passion for engaging audiences with powerful stories and unforgettable characters,” said Colleen Needles Steward, president and CEO of Tei. “We are looking forward to exploring new worlds, innovating new formats and diversifying our slate across broadcast, cable and digital under Sarah’s guidance.”
“I’m thrilled to join a company with a...
- 10/2/2018
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
Original Productions has hired veteran executive Jeff Hasler as president of the prolific unscripted TV production company owned by FremantleMedia. Hasler will oversee all development, production, business and strategic aspects of the company along with Ernie Avila, COO and Evp, Business Affairs and Sarah Whalen, Evp Development and Programming. Avila and Whalen, who have been running Original Prods. in the past couple of years, will now report into Hasler.
Hasler joins Original Productions from National Geographic Studios where he served as Evp of production and development, overseeing original non-scripted television, feature documentary and other projects including the acclaimed documentary Jane, directed by Brett Morgen, as well as the Emmy-nominated series StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Explorer, series Chain of Command, documentary Gender Revolution with Katie Couric, and the recently Sports Emmy-nominated Breaking 2.
Previously, Hasler also spent nearly five years as Svp of Development and Production for Discovery Channel, managing all programming for the broadcaster,...
Hasler joins Original Productions from National Geographic Studios where he served as Evp of production and development, overseeing original non-scripted television, feature documentary and other projects including the acclaimed documentary Jane, directed by Brett Morgen, as well as the Emmy-nominated series StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Explorer, series Chain of Command, documentary Gender Revolution with Katie Couric, and the recently Sports Emmy-nominated Breaking 2.
Previously, Hasler also spent nearly five years as Svp of Development and Production for Discovery Channel, managing all programming for the broadcaster,...
- 5/21/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Original Productions, the unscripted TV company that has developed more than 100 shows including Discovery’s staple Deadliest Catch, has signed with ICM Partners. The company run by Sarah Whalen and Ernie Avila now has 14 series in production on seven U.S. networks. The company has won seven Primetime Emmys, with credits including Discovery’s Bering Sea Gold, CNBC’s Jay Leno’s Garage, A&E’s Storage Wars and History’s Ice Road Truckers and Ax Men, that…...
- 3/7/2018
- Deadline TV
Start your engines, please. Although they haven't yet issued a press release, CNBC has renewed its Jay Leno's Garage TV show for a fourth season. While the new installment is expected to premiere this spring, the third season resumed on January 4th. A notorious gearhead, Leno not only hosts Jay Leno's Garage for CNBC, he also executive produces with Philip D. Segal, Sarah Whalen, and Jeff Bumgarner. Read More…...
- 1/10/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Updated: Philip Segal, CEO of the FremanteMedia North America-owned Original Productions, will be departing at the end of his contract this spring. Taking over his duties on an interim basis will be Ernie Avila, Original Prods.' COO & Evp Business Affairs, and Sarah Whalen, the company's Evp Development and Programming. Both will report into Jennifer Mullin, Co-ceo of FremantleMedia North America. Segal took the reins of Deadliest Catch and Storage Wars producer Original…...
- 4/19/2017
- Deadline TV
Looks like Jay Leno still has some gas in the tank. CNBC has renewed the Jay Leno's Garage TV show for a third season. Expect season three to premiere in summer 2017.CNBC says the series explores all things automotive. Leno hosts the show. He also executive produces with Philip D. Segal, Sarah Whalen, and Jeff Bumgarner. Learn more from CNBC, after the jump. Read More…...
- 1/18/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
CNBC has officially renewed “Jay Leno’s Garage” and “The Filthy Rich Guide” for their respecitve third seasons, the network announced at the Television Critics Association press tour on Tuesday. “Jay Leno’s Garage,” hosted by legendary comedian and “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno, explores Leno’s obsession with all things automotive. From classic cars to supercars and everything in-between, Leno hits the road to discover the most exciting, weird and wonderful vehicles ever made and meet the passionate people behind their wheels. The series is produced by Original Productions, a FremantleMedia Company, and Kitten Kaboodle, with Leno, Philip D. Segal,...
- 1/17/2017
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Discovery Channel has ordered a spin-off of its successful Deadliest Catch TV series. The new Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove TV series will premiere in fall, 2016.
Set in Newport, Oregon, Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove is produced for Discovery Channel by Original Productions with Philip D. Segal, Sarah Whalen and John Gray executive producing. Johnny Beechler is set as showrunner. Joseph Boyle is executive producing for Discovery Channel.
Read More…...
Set in Newport, Oregon, Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove is produced for Discovery Channel by Original Productions with Philip D. Segal, Sarah Whalen and John Gray executive producing. Johnny Beechler is set as showrunner. Joseph Boyle is executive producing for Discovery Channel.
Read More…...
- 4/1/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Hollywood’s sound pros nominated Birdman and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for three awards apiece as the Motion Picture Sound Editors unveiled nods for its 62nd Mpse Golden Reel Awards, honoring the best feature film, television, animation and computer entertainment work of the year.
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
- 1/14/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.