A+E Studios has entered into a first-look deal with Foster Driver and Zoë Kent through their production company Driver+Kent Media. Under the pact, Driver+Kent Media will develop and produce projects for A+E Studios for sale on all global and domestic television platforms and services.
Driver and Kent launched their production company after a decade of working together in the studio system at majors such as Warner Bros. and Disney. Driver+Kent Media, whose focus is on elevated commercial fare, already have set up multiple projects at A+E Studios, including Dead Eleven, based on the book by Jimmy Juliano, and Summerset, created by George Northy.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” said Tana Nugent Jamieson, EVP Creative Affairs at A+E Studios. “Their...
Driver and Kent launched their production company after a decade of working together in the studio system at majors such as Warner Bros. and Disney. Driver+Kent Media, whose focus is on elevated commercial fare, already have set up multiple projects at A+E Studios, including Dead Eleven, based on the book by Jimmy Juliano, and Summerset, created by George Northy.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” said Tana Nugent Jamieson, EVP Creative Affairs at A+E Studios. “Their...
- 9/19/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Foster Driver and Zoë Kent, through their production company Driver+Kent Media, have entered into a first look deal at A+E Studios.
Under the pact, which was announced by Tana Jamieson, executive vice president, Creative Affairs at A+E Studios, Driver+Kent Media will develop and produce projects for sale on all global and domestic television platforms and services.
Driver+Kent already have “Dead Eleven,” based on the book by Jimmy Juliano, and “Summerset,” created by George Northy, set up at the studio.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” Jamieson said in a statement. “Their eclectic film and television backgrounds combined with their passion for vibrant and inclusive storytelling make them ideal partners for us at A+E Studios. We’re excited to be in business...
Under the pact, which was announced by Tana Jamieson, executive vice president, Creative Affairs at A+E Studios, Driver+Kent Media will develop and produce projects for sale on all global and domestic television platforms and services.
Driver+Kent already have “Dead Eleven,” based on the book by Jimmy Juliano, and “Summerset,” created by George Northy, set up at the studio.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” Jamieson said in a statement. “Their eclectic film and television backgrounds combined with their passion for vibrant and inclusive storytelling make them ideal partners for us at A+E Studios. We’re excited to be in business...
- 9/19/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Brian Zepka's YA sci-fi novel, "The Temperature of Me and You," is set for a series adaptation at Disney+. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the LGBTQ+-themed adaptation will be penned by Alden Derck, who was involved in the CW romantic comedy-drama, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," while the project is backed by former studio executives Foster Driver and Zoe Kent.
The appeal of "The Temperature of Me and You" is heartfelt and immediate, as it is a story of first love, where two boys have a chance encounter at a Dairy Queen, after which they embark on an odyssey to navigate their emotions. It is...
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The appeal of "The Temperature of Me and You" is heartfelt and immediate, as it is a story of first love, where two boys have a chance encounter at a Dairy Queen, after which they embark on an odyssey to navigate their emotions. It is...
The post YA Sci-Fi Novel The Temperature of Me and You Set For Adaptation at Disney+ appeared first on /Film.
- 2/2/2022
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
ABC Studios has signed an overall deal with “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” showrunner Aline Brosh McKenna, the studio announced Monday.
Under the three-year deal, McKenna will develop new TV projects for all platforms via her newly launched production company Lean Machine. In conjunction, Lean Machine has tapped Footprint Features’ Emily Rasenick as director of development.
Brosh McKenna and Lean Machine’s first project is the comedy “Hit,” which has been put into development at Hulu. Co-written and executive produced by Brosh McKenna and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” alum Alden Derck, tells the story of a young pop star, struggling to write her debut album, who gets stuck in a songwriting bootcamp organized by the anxious execs at her record label.
Also Read: Pop TV Orders Immaculate Conception Comedy Pilot 'Mother Mary' From Rachel Bloom
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, of MTV’s “Sweet/Vicious” and the Netflix comedy “Someone Great,” is attached will serve as director and...
Under the three-year deal, McKenna will develop new TV projects for all platforms via her newly launched production company Lean Machine. In conjunction, Lean Machine has tapped Footprint Features’ Emily Rasenick as director of development.
Brosh McKenna and Lean Machine’s first project is the comedy “Hit,” which has been put into development at Hulu. Co-written and executive produced by Brosh McKenna and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” alum Alden Derck, tells the story of a young pop star, struggling to write her debut album, who gets stuck in a songwriting bootcamp organized by the anxious execs at her record label.
Also Read: Pop TV Orders Immaculate Conception Comedy Pilot 'Mother Mary' From Rachel Bloom
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, of MTV’s “Sweet/Vicious” and the Netflix comedy “Someone Great,” is attached will serve as director and...
- 1/27/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Aline Brosh McKenna has signed a three year overall deal with ABC Studios.
Brosh McKenna was previously under an overall at CBS Television Studios, where she and Rachel Bloom co-created the Emmy-winning CW series “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” on which she also served as showrunner in addition to directing the season finales of all four seasons. She is also known for writing the hit 2006 film “The Devil Wears Prada.”
Under her new deal, Brosh McKenna and her company, Lean Machine, will develop projects for all platforms for ABC Studios, which is now part of Disney Television Studios under Dana Walden. Emily Rasenick has been named director of development for Lean Machine. She was most recently the creative executive at Footprint Features.
“Aline’s film and TV work is truly unique and exceptional,” said ABC Studios president Jonnie Davis. “Anyone who can write for Meryl Streep and Rachel Bloom is someone we want to be in business with,...
Brosh McKenna was previously under an overall at CBS Television Studios, where she and Rachel Bloom co-created the Emmy-winning CW series “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” on which she also served as showrunner in addition to directing the season finales of all four seasons. She is also known for writing the hit 2006 film “The Devil Wears Prada.”
Under her new deal, Brosh McKenna and her company, Lean Machine, will develop projects for all platforms for ABC Studios, which is now part of Disney Television Studios under Dana Walden. Emily Rasenick has been named director of development for Lean Machine. She was most recently the creative executive at Footprint Features.
“Aline’s film and TV work is truly unique and exceptional,” said ABC Studios president Jonnie Davis. “Anyone who can write for Meryl Streep and Rachel Bloom is someone we want to be in business with,...
- 1/27/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna has signed a three-year-old overall pod deal with ABC Studios. Under the pact, Brosh McKenna will develop projects across all platforms for ABC Studios, part of Disney Television Studios, through her newly launched company, Lean Machine.
The first project Brosh McKenna has set under the deal is comedy Hit, which is in development at Hulu with director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson attached. Like the praised Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, which ran on the CW for four seasons, Hit has music elements.
At Lean Machine, Brosh McKenna will work on her own material as well as providing a home for other creators. Emily Rasenick has been tapped as Lean Machine’s director of development.
Co-written by Brosh McKenna and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend alum Alden Derck, Hit tells the story of a young pop star who struggling to write her debut album and gets stuck in a songwriting boot camp...
The first project Brosh McKenna has set under the deal is comedy Hit, which is in development at Hulu with director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson attached. Like the praised Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, which ran on the CW for four seasons, Hit has music elements.
At Lean Machine, Brosh McKenna will work on her own material as well as providing a home for other creators. Emily Rasenick has been tapped as Lean Machine’s director of development.
Co-written by Brosh McKenna and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend alum Alden Derck, Hit tells the story of a young pop star who struggling to write her debut album and gets stuck in a songwriting boot camp...
- 1/27/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Open communication and decision making turned out to be the drive behind the episode this time around.
Everyone was avoiding a choice or an issue, and it was only when they stopped doing that that things improved for them for the better. In most cases at least, while in others it became more of an elaborate show.
What else would you call a three-way date to determine who Rebecca will get to be with?
During Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 15, Rebecca couldn't choose between Nathaniel or Josh or Greg.so instead, she chose to help track down Audra.
They all stay back though, trying to figure this out once and for all, and even manage to come up with a possible scenario to win it all.
Meanwhile, Paula tries to fit in at her new job even if that includes owning really expensive clothes that she can't afford. Valencia tries to...
Everyone was avoiding a choice or an issue, and it was only when they stopped doing that that things improved for them for the better. In most cases at least, while in others it became more of an elaborate show.
What else would you call a three-way date to determine who Rebecca will get to be with?
During Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 15, Rebecca couldn't choose between Nathaniel or Josh or Greg.so instead, she chose to help track down Audra.
They all stay back though, trying to figure this out once and for all, and even manage to come up with a possible scenario to win it all.
Meanwhile, Paula tries to fit in at her new job even if that includes owning really expensive clothes that she can't afford. Valencia tries to...
- 3/23/2019
- by Yana Grebenyuk
- TVfanatic
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