Angela Lansbury, who died on Tuesday at the age of 96, revealed in a 2014 interview how she saved her daughter Deirdre Shaw from heroin addiction.
She said that Deirdre and her brother Anthony Shaw have begun abusing hard drugs in the 1960s when Charles Manson was recruiting kids for his murder cult.
“It pains me to say it but, at one stage, Deidre was in with a crowd led by Charles Manson,” Lansbury told the Daily Mail. “She was one of many youngsters who knew him — and they were fascinated. He was an extraordinary character, charismatic in many ways, no question about it.”
According to Lansbury, her daughter was fascinated by Manson’s “charismatic” personality. “Certainly, I have no doubt we would have lost one or both of our two if they hadn’t been removed to a completely different milieu,” she continued.
In order to protect her children from the criminal,...
She said that Deirdre and her brother Anthony Shaw have begun abusing hard drugs in the 1960s when Charles Manson was recruiting kids for his murder cult.
“It pains me to say it but, at one stage, Deidre was in with a crowd led by Charles Manson,” Lansbury told the Daily Mail. “She was one of many youngsters who knew him — and they were fascinated. He was an extraordinary character, charismatic in many ways, no question about it.”
According to Lansbury, her daughter was fascinated by Manson’s “charismatic” personality. “Certainly, I have no doubt we would have lost one or both of our two if they hadn’t been removed to a completely different milieu,” she continued.
In order to protect her children from the criminal,...
- 10/22/2022
- by Peiyu Jiang
- Uinterview
Keshet International has sold Seven Studios mini-series Secret Bridesmaids Business to a slew of territories in Europe, including Channel 4 in the UK, as well as to New Zealand and Indonesia.
Among those to pick up the series are Sbs in Belgium, Hrt in Croatia, Mola TV in Indonesia, Rte in Ireland and Talpa TV in the Netherlands, Tvnz in New Zealand, and TV4 in Sweden for its AVOD service TV4 Play.
Toplined by Abbie Cornish, Katie McGrath and Georgina Haig, the six-part drama, which aired on Seven in 2019, is a re-imagining of Elizabeth Coleman’s stage play.
The executive producer was MaryAnne Carroll with Amanda Crittenden as series producer.
The script producers/writers were Andrew Anastasios and David Hannam, working with writers Alli Parker, Trent Roberts, Chelsea Cassio and Shanti Gudgeon, and directors Tori Garrett and Jennifer Perrott.
As announced earlier this year, NBC is developing a US version...
Among those to pick up the series are Sbs in Belgium, Hrt in Croatia, Mola TV in Indonesia, Rte in Ireland and Talpa TV in the Netherlands, Tvnz in New Zealand, and TV4 in Sweden for its AVOD service TV4 Play.
Toplined by Abbie Cornish, Katie McGrath and Georgina Haig, the six-part drama, which aired on Seven in 2019, is a re-imagining of Elizabeth Coleman’s stage play.
The executive producer was MaryAnne Carroll with Amanda Crittenden as series producer.
The script producers/writers were Andrew Anastasios and David Hannam, working with writers Alli Parker, Trent Roberts, Chelsea Cassio and Shanti Gudgeon, and directors Tori Garrett and Jennifer Perrott.
As announced earlier this year, NBC is developing a US version...
- 5/28/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Universal Television and Keshet Studios, which co-produce “La Brea” for NBC, have renewed their first-look programming deal for a third term.
The two studios are developing two scripts for two U.S. adaptations for NBC — “The A Ward,” based on Keren Margalit’s “Yellow Peppers” with Arika Mittman, in addition to a remake of Seven Studios’ “Secret Bridesmaids’ Business” with Deirdre Shaw, which is currently titled “Ties That Bind.” They are also producing a spinoff of Keshet’s feature “Save Yourselves!”
“We’ve had an incredibly fruitful relationship with Keshet Studios since 2014 and are excited to continue our collaboration,” said Universal Television president Erin Underhill. “They have a keen eye for distinct and commercial material and terrific talent relationships, and we look forward to creating emotionally resonant and successful projects together in the years ahead.”
“La Brea,” which NBC ordered to series for the 2021 season (and was rolled over from...
The two studios are developing two scripts for two U.S. adaptations for NBC — “The A Ward,” based on Keren Margalit’s “Yellow Peppers” with Arika Mittman, in addition to a remake of Seven Studios’ “Secret Bridesmaids’ Business” with Deirdre Shaw, which is currently titled “Ties That Bind.” They are also producing a spinoff of Keshet’s feature “Save Yourselves!”
“We’ve had an incredibly fruitful relationship with Keshet Studios since 2014 and are excited to continue our collaboration,” said Universal Television president Erin Underhill. “They have a keen eye for distinct and commercial material and terrific talent relationships, and we look forward to creating emotionally resonant and successful projects together in the years ahead.”
“La Brea,” which NBC ordered to series for the 2021 season (and was rolled over from...
- 2/2/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Keshet Studios, the company behind series including ABC’s The Baker and the Beauty and NBC’s The Brave, has extended its first-look deal with Universal Television.
It marks the third term for the deal between the NBCU studio and the LA-based production arm of the Israeli media giant.
As part of the deal, the two companies are developing a TV adaptation of sci-fi comedy feature Save Yourselves! The film, which premiered at Sundance last year, comes from writer-directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson.
It follows Jack, played by Search Party’s John Reynolds, and Su, played by Glow’s Sunita Mani, a hip Brooklyn couple who like many of their friends find themselves dependent on technology and unable to put down their phones. Fearing their mindless scrolling may impact their connection with each other, they seize the chance to head to an isolated cabin in the woods, vowing...
It marks the third term for the deal between the NBCU studio and the LA-based production arm of the Israeli media giant.
As part of the deal, the two companies are developing a TV adaptation of sci-fi comedy feature Save Yourselves! The film, which premiered at Sundance last year, comes from writer-directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson.
It follows Jack, played by Search Party’s John Reynolds, and Su, played by Glow’s Sunita Mani, a hip Brooklyn couple who like many of their friends find themselves dependent on technology and unable to put down their phones. Fearing their mindless scrolling may impact their connection with each other, they seize the chance to head to an isolated cabin in the woods, vowing...
- 2/2/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC is developing “Ties That Bind,” a drama based on Seven Studios’ Australian miniseries “Secret Bridesmaids’ Business,” from writer Deirdre Shaw (“Jane The Virgin”), Keshet Studios and Universal Television.
Starring Abbie Cornish (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri”), Katie McGrath (“Supergirl”) and Georgina Haig (“Once Upon A Time”) alongside Alexander England (“Covenant”), “Secret Bridesmaids’ Business” (pictured) is itself based on Elizabeth Coleman’s stage play inspired by her eponymous book that premiered on Australia’s Seven Network. Keshet International distributes both the format and tape of the series.
“Ties That Bind” is set to be a thriller in which three women make a promise to one another that leads them to embark on dangerous secrets that threaten to implode their lives. Facing dire consequences, they must rely on the power of their friendship to survive.
Peter Traugott, president of Keshet Studios, said: “With its well-crafted relationships and cliff-hanger plot, Seven Studios...
Starring Abbie Cornish (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri”), Katie McGrath (“Supergirl”) and Georgina Haig (“Once Upon A Time”) alongside Alexander England (“Covenant”), “Secret Bridesmaids’ Business” (pictured) is itself based on Elizabeth Coleman’s stage play inspired by her eponymous book that premiered on Australia’s Seven Network. Keshet International distributes both the format and tape of the series.
“Ties That Bind” is set to be a thriller in which three women make a promise to one another that leads them to embark on dangerous secrets that threaten to implode their lives. Facing dire consequences, they must rely on the power of their friendship to survive.
Peter Traugott, president of Keshet Studios, said: “With its well-crafted relationships and cliff-hanger plot, Seven Studios...
- 1/7/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: NBC has put in development Ties That Bind, a drama based on Elizabeth Coleman’s Secret Bridesmaids’ Business stage play and book, from writer Deirdre Shaw (Bluff City Law), Keshet Studios and Universal Television.
Written by Shaw, Ties That Bind is based on Coleman’s stage play Secret Bridesmaids’ Business inspired by her book, and Seven Studios-produced Australian miniseries of the same name which aired on Seven Network and was distributed by Keshet International. Ties That Bind is described as an elevated soapy thriller in which three women make a promise to one another that leads them to embark on dangerous secrets that threaten to implode their lives. Facing dire consequences, they must rely on the power of their friendship to survive.
Shaw executive produces with Peter Traugott (Keshet Studios), Avi Nir (Keshet Media Group), Alon Shtruzman (Keshet International), Julie McGauran, Maryanne Carroll and Amanda Crittenden. Universal Television is the studio.
Written by Shaw, Ties That Bind is based on Coleman’s stage play Secret Bridesmaids’ Business inspired by her book, and Seven Studios-produced Australian miniseries of the same name which aired on Seven Network and was distributed by Keshet International. Ties That Bind is described as an elevated soapy thriller in which three women make a promise to one another that leads them to embark on dangerous secrets that threaten to implode their lives. Facing dire consequences, they must rely on the power of their friendship to survive.
Shaw executive produces with Peter Traugott (Keshet Studios), Avi Nir (Keshet Media Group), Alon Shtruzman (Keshet International), Julie McGauran, Maryanne Carroll and Amanda Crittenden. Universal Television is the studio.
- 1/6/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: U.S production and management firm Cartel Entertainment has hired veteran agent and producer John Tomko as manager.
Tomko was previously at Rain Management Group and brings with him talent including Jane The Virgin co-executive producer Deirdre Shaw, and food historian and Iron Chef star Simon Majumdar.
Tomko packaged, sold, and produced feature The Perfect Date for Netflix, while he also sold Marlon Wayons film Sextuplets to the streamer.
Previously, he worked in feature film production and development, including a seven-year spell at Jerry Weintraub Productions between 1996 and 2003, where he was involved in Oceans 11.
Stan Spry, co-ceo of Cartel, said: “As Cartel Entertainment continues to expand its management and production business, John offers the company an opportunity to continue to grow our client list and production slate.”
In addition to hiring Tomko, Cartel has promoted kids and animation coordinator, Kate Brogden, to manager. She will specialize in writers and artists in animation.
Tomko was previously at Rain Management Group and brings with him talent including Jane The Virgin co-executive producer Deirdre Shaw, and food historian and Iron Chef star Simon Majumdar.
Tomko packaged, sold, and produced feature The Perfect Date for Netflix, while he also sold Marlon Wayons film Sextuplets to the streamer.
Previously, he worked in feature film production and development, including a seven-year spell at Jerry Weintraub Productions between 1996 and 2003, where he was involved in Oceans 11.
Stan Spry, co-ceo of Cartel, said: “As Cartel Entertainment continues to expand its management and production business, John offers the company an opportunity to continue to grow our client list and production slate.”
In addition to hiring Tomko, Cartel has promoted kids and animation coordinator, Kate Brogden, to manager. She will specialize in writers and artists in animation.
- 1/21/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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