Exclusive: Winter State Entertainment has wrapped production on Purple People Eaters, a new feature doc on the Minnesota Vikings’ famed defensive line of 1968-1977.
Co-directors are Solomon Shields, son of NFL Hall of Famer Will Shields, and Nick Hagen. The pair also produced alongside Willie and Angela Roaf, Marv Dauer, and Hamid and Camille Torabpour of Winter State Entertainment.
Following the Minnesota Vikings’ introduction into the NFL in 1961, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Alan Page and Gary Larsen made up the core four on defense who helped bring the team five NFC Championships, 10 division titles, and 19 Pro Bowl selections. (Doug Sutherland was another key member after Larsen retired.)
One of the most iconic front fours in the history of the NFL, these men had great battles in Super Bowl VIII against the Miami Dolphins, in Super Bowl IX against the “Steel Curtain,” Terry Bradshaw and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and in Super...
Co-directors are Solomon Shields, son of NFL Hall of Famer Will Shields, and Nick Hagen. The pair also produced alongside Willie and Angela Roaf, Marv Dauer, and Hamid and Camille Torabpour of Winter State Entertainment.
Following the Minnesota Vikings’ introduction into the NFL in 1961, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Alan Page and Gary Larsen made up the core four on defense who helped bring the team five NFC Championships, 10 division titles, and 19 Pro Bowl selections. (Doug Sutherland was another key member after Larsen retired.)
One of the most iconic front fours in the history of the NFL, these men had great battles in Super Bowl VIII against the Miami Dolphins, in Super Bowl IX against the “Steel Curtain,” Terry Bradshaw and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and in Super...
- 1/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Fun fact: “Emily in Paris,” which films all across the city of Paris and throughout France, was originally slated to film in New York. The idea was to shoot the majority of the Netflix series in the U.S. and head to France for a few weeks to film exteriors of iconic locations. Upon discovering showrunner Darren Starr’s plans, director and executive producer Andy Fleming exclaimed, “This is crazy, you have to shoot [in Paris].”
Referencing the charmingly worn doors in Parisian apartments that would be difficult to recreate in the States, Fleming talked about how he pushed for production to cross the ocean. “I thought, if the writers go over there, they will get in a taxicab going the wrong way around the Louvre, and they will be embarrassed in a restaurant and they will do all of the things that Emily would do, and [that] will inform the writing,” said Fleming.
Referencing the charmingly worn doors in Parisian apartments that would be difficult to recreate in the States, Fleming talked about how he pushed for production to cross the ocean. “I thought, if the writers go over there, they will get in a taxicab going the wrong way around the Louvre, and they will be embarrassed in a restaurant and they will do all of the things that Emily would do, and [that] will inform the writing,” said Fleming.
- 11/15/2023
- by Caroline Brew, Jaden Thompson and Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
When it comes to entertainment marketing, TikTok is the new “ground zero.”
That was among the views expressed by a panel of five top film and TV marketing executives held Wednesday as part of Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit at the One Hotel in West Hollywood.
The lively conversation, moderated by Claudia Eller, Variety’s chief production officer, touched on the challenge of working with shrinking marketing budgets, the need to create bespoke content for an array of platforms and the thrill of scoring big with earned media and word of mouth. But the discussion became the most animated when the group discussed the outsized role that TikTok now plays in spreading the word on entertainment content.
“It’s democratized the ability for anyone to have a voice. It has exploded the entire space wide open,” said Christian Parkes, chief marketing officer for Neon. “It’s a place where we...
That was among the views expressed by a panel of five top film and TV marketing executives held Wednesday as part of Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit at the One Hotel in West Hollywood.
The lively conversation, moderated by Claudia Eller, Variety’s chief production officer, touched on the challenge of working with shrinking marketing budgets, the need to create bespoke content for an array of platforms and the thrill of scoring big with earned media and word of mouth. But the discussion became the most animated when the group discussed the outsized role that TikTok now plays in spreading the word on entertainment content.
“It’s democratized the ability for anyone to have a voice. It has exploded the entire space wide open,” said Christian Parkes, chief marketing officer for Neon. “It’s a place where we...
- 4/20/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Jay Julian Eller, a retired attorney who represented numerous entertainment clients during his long career, died Feb. 2 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 93.
Eller was married to Robin Ray Eller, actor and audiobook narrator, and was the father of longtime Variety editor-in-chief Claudia Eller.
“Dad was the rock and moral compass of our entire family for decades, and his loss leaves a huge hole in our lives and our hearts,” Claudia Eller said.
As a lawyer, Jay Eller represented actors Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Lorne Greene, the principal stars of the long-running NBC western drama “Bonanza.” Landon also was active as a producer and director as well, creating and shepherding several successful series, including NBC’s “Highway To Heaven” and “Little House on the Prairie,” which made him television’s highest-paid actor-producer at the time.
Eller was Landon’s sole representative during his career, acting as a...
Eller was married to Robin Ray Eller, actor and audiobook narrator, and was the father of longtime Variety editor-in-chief Claudia Eller.
“Dad was the rock and moral compass of our entire family for decades, and his loss leaves a huge hole in our lives and our hearts,” Claudia Eller said.
As a lawyer, Jay Eller represented actors Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Lorne Greene, the principal stars of the long-running NBC western drama “Bonanza.” Landon also was active as a producer and director as well, creating and shepherding several successful series, including NBC’s “Highway To Heaven” and “Little House on the Prairie,” which made him television’s highest-paid actor-producer at the time.
Eller was Landon’s sole representative during his career, acting as a...
- 2/9/2023
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Even the mighty CAA needed some reinforcements to stay competitive in the global entertainment landscape. That was the perspective shared on Tuesday morning by Bryan Lourd, the agency’s managing director and co-chairman, during his keynote address at Variety’s annual Dealmakers event in Beverly Hills.
Lourd spoke in detail about CAA’s recent acquisition of ICM Partners during the conversation with Claudia Eller, Variety‘s chief production officer. Over the nearly hourlong interview, Lourd touched on issues ranging from the state of play for talent at Hollywood’s major studios networks, the return of Bob Iger to Disney, the possibility of CAA going public and the chance that the creative community will be crippled by a strike next year.
“There’s one thing we do better than anyone in the world,” Lourd said of CAA’s dedication to representing talent. “There are other companies who call themselves agencies, and...
Lourd spoke in detail about CAA’s recent acquisition of ICM Partners during the conversation with Claudia Eller, Variety‘s chief production officer. Over the nearly hourlong interview, Lourd touched on issues ranging from the state of play for talent at Hollywood’s major studios networks, the return of Bob Iger to Disney, the possibility of CAA going public and the chance that the creative community will be crippled by a strike next year.
“There’s one thing we do better than anyone in the world,” Lourd said of CAA’s dedication to representing talent. “There are other companies who call themselves agencies, and...
- 12/13/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Bryan Lourd, CAA managing director and co-chairman, will deliver the keynote address at Variety‘s annual Dealmakers event saluting the industry’s top players and biggest M&a transactions of the year.
Lourd will sit with Claudia Eller, Variety‘s Chief Production Officer, on Dec. 13 at the Palm in Beverly Hills for a deep-dive interview about his agency’s acquisition of longtime competitor ICM Partners as well as his outlook for the industry in 2023. CAA took ownership of ICM Partners in a 750 million deal that was completed in late June.
“Bryan Lourd’s name has always been synonymous with ‘rainmaker’ and this past year he helped guide CAA’s acquisition of ICM Partners — a transformative transaction that changed the agency landscape,” Eller said. “Along with being one of the most influential agents and dealmakers in Hollywood, Bryan is also highly regarded as an industry statesman and trusted consigliere to many...
Lourd will sit with Claudia Eller, Variety‘s Chief Production Officer, on Dec. 13 at the Palm in Beverly Hills for a deep-dive interview about his agency’s acquisition of longtime competitor ICM Partners as well as his outlook for the industry in 2023. CAA took ownership of ICM Partners in a 750 million deal that was completed in late June.
“Bryan Lourd’s name has always been synonymous with ‘rainmaker’ and this past year he helped guide CAA’s acquisition of ICM Partners — a transformative transaction that changed the agency landscape,” Eller said. “Along with being one of the most influential agents and dealmakers in Hollywood, Bryan is also highly regarded as an industry statesman and trusted consigliere to many...
- 12/1/2022
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
In an email to Variety staff on Tuesday, Claudia Eller announced she will return to work as Variety’s Chief Production Officer, effective this week. In this new role, Eller will work closely with Variety CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns and Chief Operating and Marketing Officer Dea Lawrence to book and curate Variety’s award-winning live media and events programming.
Eller also will also focus on developing longform documentaries for Variety and will serve as the Executive Producer.
“We are thrilled to welcome Claudia back to the Variety family in her new role as Chief Production Officer,” said Variety CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns. “Since joining Variety in 2013, Claudia has been instrumental to our explosive growth and helped cement Variety’s reputation as the standard-bearer of entertainment industry news. We’re thrilled she is back.”
Eller served as Variety’s Editor-in-Chief from 2013 through the summer of 2022. Variety veterans Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh succeeded her as Co-Editor in Chiefs,...
Eller also will also focus on developing longform documentaries for Variety and will serve as the Executive Producer.
“We are thrilled to welcome Claudia back to the Variety family in her new role as Chief Production Officer,” said Variety CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns. “Since joining Variety in 2013, Claudia has been instrumental to our explosive growth and helped cement Variety’s reputation as the standard-bearer of entertainment industry news. We’re thrilled she is back.”
Eller served as Variety’s Editor-in-Chief from 2013 through the summer of 2022. Variety veterans Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh succeeded her as Co-Editor in Chiefs,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
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