Alex Kurtzman, the top producer on CBS Studios’ roster and architect of the studio’s Star Trek universe, has closed a massive new nine-figure overall deal there for his Secret Hideout banner. No financial terms are being disclosed but I hear the pact is in the $150 million range, putting Kurtzman in the very top tier of television writer-producers.
The agreement will keep Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout at CBS Studios through 2026, giving the studio exclusive rights to the company’s projects for all platforms, including a series adaptation of Stephen King’s short story “The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates.” Additionally, Kurtzman will remain at the helm of the growing Star Trek franchise for the next six years. Heather Kadin will continue to lead the Secret Hideout content team, along with SVP Aaron Baiers and director of development Robyn Johnson. Under the new deal, Secret Hideout will expand its ranks with additional executive hires.
The agreement will keep Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout at CBS Studios through 2026, giving the studio exclusive rights to the company’s projects for all platforms, including a series adaptation of Stephen King’s short story “The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates.” Additionally, Kurtzman will remain at the helm of the growing Star Trek franchise for the next six years. Heather Kadin will continue to lead the Secret Hideout content team, along with SVP Aaron Baiers and director of development Robyn Johnson. Under the new deal, Secret Hideout will expand its ranks with additional executive hires.
- 8/1/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Alex Kurtzman, the prolific producer who pilots the Star Trek franchise for CBS Studios and Paramount Plus, has extended his exclusive overall TV deal with the ViacomCBS units through 2026.
Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout banner will expand under the new agreement to add an executive to help manage its growing slate of series. Longtime Kurtzman partner Heather Kadin remains the head of content for Secret Hideout, which is shepherding five Star Trek-branded series for CBS Studios and Paramount Plus, along with drama and limited series such as Showtime’s “The Comey Rule” and the upcoming “The Man Who Fell to Earth.” The company has become a reliable supplier of high-end shows for CBS, Showtime and Paramount Plus.
Kurtzman is known for his agility in balancing multiple roles as creator, writer, producer, director and showrunner. Secret Hideout has planted its flag at CBS Studios since 2016, although Kurtzman has worked with the...
Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout banner will expand under the new agreement to add an executive to help manage its growing slate of series. Longtime Kurtzman partner Heather Kadin remains the head of content for Secret Hideout, which is shepherding five Star Trek-branded series for CBS Studios and Paramount Plus, along with drama and limited series such as Showtime’s “The Comey Rule” and the upcoming “The Man Who Fell to Earth.” The company has become a reliable supplier of high-end shows for CBS, Showtime and Paramount Plus.
Kurtzman is known for his agility in balancing multiple roles as creator, writer, producer, director and showrunner. Secret Hideout has planted its flag at CBS Studios since 2016, although Kurtzman has worked with the...
- 8/1/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Robyn Johnson has been promoted to development executive at Alex Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout. Johnson, who got her start on films such as Cinderella and Edge of Tomorrow, will work with a team headed by Secret Hideout’s president Heather Kadin and Aaron Baiers, Svp of television. The company recently extended its deal with CBS Television Studios through 2023.
Secret Hideout has recently expanded the Star Trek franchise globally to include live-action series, animation, merchandising and more. Most recently announced was the expansion into animation with half-hour adult animated comedy Star Trek: Lower Decks from Mike McMahan (Rick & Morty).
The company currently has several shows in development for multiple distributors including Far Rockaway and Man Who Fell From Earth for Hulu. In addition to development, Secret Hideout produces Hawaii Five-0 and Instinct, and until recently, Salvation and Scorpion, all for CBS.
“Robyn has become an essential part of our creative process,...
Secret Hideout has recently expanded the Star Trek franchise globally to include live-action series, animation, merchandising and more. Most recently announced was the expansion into animation with half-hour adult animated comedy Star Trek: Lower Decks from Mike McMahan (Rick & Morty).
The company currently has several shows in development for multiple distributors including Far Rockaway and Man Who Fell From Earth for Hulu. In addition to development, Secret Hideout produces Hawaii Five-0 and Instinct, and until recently, Salvation and Scorpion, all for CBS.
“Robyn has become an essential part of our creative process,...
- 1/7/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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