Exclusive: Television literary agent Christopher Licata has left CAA — and agenting. He has joined Los Angeles and London-based management and production company 42 as a manager. Based in 42’s Los Angeles office, Licata will continue to specialize in literary talent representation, working with creators and writers across television and film.
Licata had been a TV agent at CAA since 2017. He will continue to represent a number of his clients in his new role of manager at 42, including showrunners Alena Smith, Caitlin Parrish & Erica Weiss, Jeffrey Paul King, and Ben Roy; New York Times bestselling author Mackenzi Lee; Australian TV creator and screenwriter Maria Lewis; and Mexican filmmaker and TV creator Carlos Rincones.
“Chris is a whirlwind of ideas and creativity, and his exceptional clients have a partner and guide that is built for management,” said Josh Varney, 42 Managing Partner. “As we continue to build our...
Licata had been a TV agent at CAA since 2017. He will continue to represent a number of his clients in his new role of manager at 42, including showrunners Alena Smith, Caitlin Parrish & Erica Weiss, Jeffrey Paul King, and Ben Roy; New York Times bestselling author Mackenzi Lee; Australian TV creator and screenwriter Maria Lewis; and Mexican filmmaker and TV creator Carlos Rincones.
“Chris is a whirlwind of ideas and creativity, and his exceptional clients have a partner and guide that is built for management,” said Josh Varney, 42 Managing Partner. “As we continue to build our...
- 3/23/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Los Angeles and London-based management and production company 42 has acquired Ob Management, an integrated director management and production firm for commercials and music videos.
Ob founder Otis Bell will stay on to helm the company alongside COO Frida Nilsson. The company will be rebranded as “Ob/42” and continue to operate as a distinct entity within the 42 group. 42 bosses Marc Allen, Josh Varney and Ben Pugh will sit on the board of Ob/42 going forward.
The acquisition includes Probation — which Bell co-founded in 2011 with Matt Davey — a photo agency representing top photographers working in advertising, music and entertainment, which sits alongside Ob Management. It will also include Ob’s U.S. office, Obsidian/Reprobates, headed up by EP Anna Heinrich, which will be consolidated and rebranded under the Ob/42 name as a global identity.
The deal continues 42’s ongoing expansion, which includes the recent hire of former Netflix and Tiger Aspect Productions...
Ob founder Otis Bell will stay on to helm the company alongside COO Frida Nilsson. The company will be rebranded as “Ob/42” and continue to operate as a distinct entity within the 42 group. 42 bosses Marc Allen, Josh Varney and Ben Pugh will sit on the board of Ob/42 going forward.
The acquisition includes Probation — which Bell co-founded in 2011 with Matt Davey — a photo agency representing top photographers working in advertising, music and entertainment, which sits alongside Ob Management. It will also include Ob’s U.S. office, Obsidian/Reprobates, headed up by EP Anna Heinrich, which will be consolidated and rebranded under the Ob/42 name as a global identity.
The deal continues 42’s ongoing expansion, which includes the recent hire of former Netflix and Tiger Aspect Productions...
- 2/6/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Ginny & Georgia is at the top of the Netflix English-language TV charts for the week of January 2 to January 8.
Season 2 of the family dramedy debuted on January 5, managing to rack up an impressive 180.47M hours viewed in the first few days of release. That’s a pretty stellar figure for the series, considering the debut numbers for some of Netflix’s heavy hitters like Monster/Dahmer (196.2M hours) and Bridgerton (193.02M hours).
The season debuted ahead of Emily in Paris Season 3, which had 117.6M hours viewed in its first week, as well as The Watcher and Season 5 of Cobra Kai. Season 1 of Ginny & Georgia also made the list at No. 5 with 44.3M hours viewed as audiences geared up for the second installment.
Related Story 'Ginny & Georgia‘ Star Felix Mallard On Marcus’ Season 2 Journey And Why He Owes His Hollywood Career To Harry Styles Related Story '...
Season 2 of the family dramedy debuted on January 5, managing to rack up an impressive 180.47M hours viewed in the first few days of release. That’s a pretty stellar figure for the series, considering the debut numbers for some of Netflix’s heavy hitters like Monster/Dahmer (196.2M hours) and Bridgerton (193.02M hours).
The season debuted ahead of Emily in Paris Season 3, which had 117.6M hours viewed in its first week, as well as The Watcher and Season 5 of Cobra Kai. Season 1 of Ginny & Georgia also made the list at No. 5 with 44.3M hours viewed as audiences geared up for the second installment.
Related Story 'Ginny & Georgia‘ Star Felix Mallard On Marcus’ Season 2 Journey And Why He Owes His Hollywood Career To Harry Styles Related Story '...
- 1/10/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Los Angeles and London-based management and production company 42 (“The Silent Twins”) has appointed former Netflix and Tiger Aspect Productions executive Ben Cavey (“Bad Education”) to the newly created role of head of comedy and entertainment.
Based in 42’s Los Angeles office, Cavey will spearhead the company’s expansion into the two genres, producing projects and managing talent across unscripted and scripted television and film. Cavey will also focus on developing projects under 42’s existing three-way production venture with management and production company 3 Arts Entertainment and Lionsgate Television, which includes a first-look deal with Lionsgate Television for the U.S. market.
Cavey has completed executive producing a special and season 4 of “Bad Education” for the BBC, the scripted comedy he originally co-created with Jack Whitehall. Between 2018 – 2022, Cavey was director of original comedy programming at Netflix, where he was responsible for comedy formats, including “Kevin Hart: Don’t F**K This Up,...
Based in 42’s Los Angeles office, Cavey will spearhead the company’s expansion into the two genres, producing projects and managing talent across unscripted and scripted television and film. Cavey will also focus on developing projects under 42’s existing three-way production venture with management and production company 3 Arts Entertainment and Lionsgate Television, which includes a first-look deal with Lionsgate Television for the U.S. market.
Cavey has completed executive producing a special and season 4 of “Bad Education” for the BBC, the scripted comedy he originally co-created with Jack Whitehall. Between 2018 – 2022, Cavey was director of original comedy programming at Netflix, where he was responsible for comedy formats, including “Kevin Hart: Don’t F**K This Up,...
- 1/10/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
42 has made a big name hire. Former Netflix and Tiger Aspect Productions exec Ben Cavey is joining as Head of Comedy and Entertainment.
Cavey will be based in the UK- and U.S.-based firm’s LA office, growing its expanding group of managers and producers on the West Coast.
He’ll focus on expanding 42’s push into comedy and entertainment, producing projects and managing talent in scripted and unscripted TV and film. Cavey will also develop projects under 42’s three-way production venture with management and production company 3 Arts Entertainment and Lionsgate Television, which includes a first-look deal with Lionsgate Television for the U.S. market.
Last year, we revealed Lionsgate had taken a stake in 42 in a deal, in the process forming the three-way Jv also including Lionsgate subsidiary 3 Arts.
Cavey has just finished executive producing a special and season four of Jack Whitehall comedy Bad Education for the BBC.
Cavey will be based in the UK- and U.S.-based firm’s LA office, growing its expanding group of managers and producers on the West Coast.
He’ll focus on expanding 42’s push into comedy and entertainment, producing projects and managing talent in scripted and unscripted TV and film. Cavey will also develop projects under 42’s three-way production venture with management and production company 3 Arts Entertainment and Lionsgate Television, which includes a first-look deal with Lionsgate Television for the U.S. market.
Last year, we revealed Lionsgate had taken a stake in 42 in a deal, in the process forming the three-way Jv also including Lionsgate subsidiary 3 Arts.
Cavey has just finished executive producing a special and season four of Jack Whitehall comedy Bad Education for the BBC.
- 1/10/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Inside Amy Schumer co-creator Daniel Powell and Alex Bach’s Irony Point production banner is expanding its relationship with Netflix as the streaming giant bolsters its comedy slate. The company has signed a multi-year production commitment overall deal with the streamer, with a first-look component for projects developed by Irony Point, encompassing stand-up comedy, sketch, variety, alternative formats and more. Irony Point co-Presidents Powell and Bach will serve as executive producers on all projects.
Netflix and Irony Point have previously partnered on series including I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, which launches its second season later this year, and specials such as Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine, among others. As part of the deal, Irony Point will render its production services for specials, series and various comedy formats for its own projects and select original Netflix productions in those genres. Ayesha Rokadia will continue to produce for Irony...
Netflix and Irony Point have previously partnered on series including I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, which launches its second season later this year, and specials such as Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine, among others. As part of the deal, Irony Point will render its production services for specials, series and various comedy formats for its own projects and select original Netflix productions in those genres. Ayesha Rokadia will continue to produce for Irony...
- 5/12/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Brandon Riegg’s role also expands at streaming giant.
Lisa Nishimura, whose work overseeing documentaries has made her one of the star executives at Netflix, has been named vice-president of independent film and documentary features at the streamer.
Nishimura will oversee independent films, English and non-English documentary features and documentary shorts, and limited documentary series, such as Wild Wild Country and Our Planet.
She will continue to manage some of the historical projects she shepherded on the comedy and documentary series side. Having previously reported to vice-president of Original Series Cindy Holland, she now reports to vice-president of Original Film Scott Stuber.
Lisa Nishimura, whose work overseeing documentaries has made her one of the star executives at Netflix, has been named vice-president of independent film and documentary features at the streamer.
Nishimura will oversee independent films, English and non-English documentary features and documentary shorts, and limited documentary series, such as Wild Wild Country and Our Planet.
She will continue to manage some of the historical projects she shepherded on the comedy and documentary series side. Having previously reported to vice-president of Original Series Cindy Holland, she now reports to vice-president of Original Film Scott Stuber.
- 3/21/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
In the wake of Bela Bajaria’s recent move to lead Netflix’s international non-English original TV series, the online streamer is shuffling its leadership team to more clearly distinguish between development of its English and non-English language content.
As a result, Netflix has elevated Lisa Nishimura to vice president of independent film and documentary features, a shift from her prior post as VP of original documentary and comedy programming. She will now oversee independent film, English and non-English documentary features, documentary shorts and limited documentary series such as “Wild Wild Country” and “Our Planet.” Several comedy and documentary series that she was developing will be grandfathered into her project slate.
“Lisa blazed a trail within Netflix building our documentary and comedy initiatives, and we’re so lucky to have her expand her role into indie films,” said Netflix’s VP of original film, Scott Stuber, in a statement. “Lisa...
As a result, Netflix has elevated Lisa Nishimura to vice president of independent film and documentary features, a shift from her prior post as VP of original documentary and comedy programming. She will now oversee independent film, English and non-English documentary features, documentary shorts and limited documentary series such as “Wild Wild Country” and “Our Planet.” Several comedy and documentary series that she was developing will be grandfathered into her project slate.
“Lisa blazed a trail within Netflix building our documentary and comedy initiatives, and we’re so lucky to have her expand her role into indie films,” said Netflix’s VP of original film, Scott Stuber, in a statement. “Lisa...
- 3/21/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
After recently consolidating its original series/specials operation into English-language originals under VP Cindy Holland and non-English-language ones under Bela Bajaria, Netflix continues to streamline its executive ranks with new responsibilities for Lisa Nishimura, VP Original Documentary and Comedy Programming, and Brandon Riegg, VP Unscripted Originals & Acquisitions.
Nishimura, one of Netflix’s best known executives, who is credited with acclaimed documentaries including Icarus, The 13th and The White Helmets as well as hugely popular docuseries Making A Murderer and Wild Wild Country, will become VP Independent Film & Documentary Features. She will oversee independent films, English & non-English documentary features, documentary shorts and limited documentary series (such as Wild Wild Country and Our Planet).
Nishimura, who in her dual previous role also oversaw comedy specials, reported to VP of Original Series Holland. With a focus on film, she will now report to VP of Original Film Scott Stuber, who runs Netflix’s film group.
Nishimura, one of Netflix’s best known executives, who is credited with acclaimed documentaries including Icarus, The 13th and The White Helmets as well as hugely popular docuseries Making A Murderer and Wild Wild Country, will become VP Independent Film & Documentary Features. She will oversee independent films, English & non-English documentary features, documentary shorts and limited documentary series (such as Wild Wild Country and Our Planet).
Nishimura, who in her dual previous role also oversaw comedy specials, reported to VP of Original Series Holland. With a focus on film, she will now report to VP of Original Film Scott Stuber, who runs Netflix’s film group.
- 3/21/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Endemol Shine-owned UK producer Tiger Aspect has hired former BBC comedy exec and Wrong Mans producer Myfanwy Moore to bolster its laughing business.
The move is the first major hire for the company, which makes series including Jack Whitehall’s Bounty Hunters for Sky, since it appointed former BBC Three chief Damian Kavanagh as boss, taking up his position in the new year.
Her first project is Hitmen for Sky, which stars former Great British Bake Off hosts Mel & Sue.
Most recently, Moore was BBC’s Controller of Comedy Production, where she worked across series including the James Corden-fronted comedy, Tracey Ullman’s Show, Upstart Crow, W1A, Mrs. Brown’s Boys, Inside No 9 and the development of This Country and Good Omens.
She will oversee all comedy production for the indie, which is set to close its spin-off comedy label Cave Bear, the comedy label set up...
The move is the first major hire for the company, which makes series including Jack Whitehall’s Bounty Hunters for Sky, since it appointed former BBC Three chief Damian Kavanagh as boss, taking up his position in the new year.
Her first project is Hitmen for Sky, which stars former Great British Bake Off hosts Mel & Sue.
Most recently, Moore was BBC’s Controller of Comedy Production, where she worked across series including the James Corden-fronted comedy, Tracey Ullman’s Show, Upstart Crow, W1A, Mrs. Brown’s Boys, Inside No 9 and the development of This Country and Good Omens.
She will oversee all comedy production for the indie, which is set to close its spin-off comedy label Cave Bear, the comedy label set up...
- 11/22/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Damian Kavanagh is leaving his position as controller of BBC Three to take the helm at Endemol Shine producer Tiger Aspect. The banner makes shows including “Peaky Blinders,” alongside Caryn Mandabach Productions, and “Mr Bean.”
Kavanagh fills the position vacated by Ben Cavey, who has joined the comedy team at Netflix. He will report to Richard Johnston, CEO Endemol Shine U.K., who said: “Damian is a brilliant creative leader who has taken BBC Three from strength to strength and I can’t think of anyone more suited to take Tiger Aspect to the next level.”
Online channel BBC Three has fared well under Kavanagh’s leadership, winning the Royal Television Society channel of the year award in 2017.
He joined the BBC in 1994 and took various roles, including across the pubcaster’s daytime and kids output. He left for another U.K. pubcaster, Channel 4, before returning as controller of daytime.
Kavanagh fills the position vacated by Ben Cavey, who has joined the comedy team at Netflix. He will report to Richard Johnston, CEO Endemol Shine U.K., who said: “Damian is a brilliant creative leader who has taken BBC Three from strength to strength and I can’t think of anyone more suited to take Tiger Aspect to the next level.”
Online channel BBC Three has fared well under Kavanagh’s leadership, winning the Royal Television Society channel of the year award in 2017.
He joined the BBC in 1994 and took various roles, including across the pubcaster’s daytime and kids output. He left for another U.K. pubcaster, Channel 4, before returning as controller of daytime.
- 11/1/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Damian Kavanagh, who is Controller of BBC Three, has been named Managing Director of Peaky Blinders co-producer Tiger Aspect.
He leaves the BBC after four years in charge of the youth-skewing broadcaster, which was moved online in 2016. This follows the departure of Ben Cavey to Netflix‘s comedy team in La earlier this month.
Kavanagh reports to Endemol Shine UK CEO Richard Johnston and will be responsible for the creative and strategic direction of the company, which also makes Netflix’s Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father and Sky’s Curfew.
He has been with the BBC since 1994, holding various roles in BBC Daytime, BBC One, acting Controller of BBC Three and Controller of Cbbc. He was also briefly Head of Features and Factual Formats at rival Channel 4.
Johnston said, “Tiger Aspect is a unique business, a genuinely multi genre company with a thriving slate including global scripted hits,...
He leaves the BBC after four years in charge of the youth-skewing broadcaster, which was moved online in 2016. This follows the departure of Ben Cavey to Netflix‘s comedy team in La earlier this month.
Kavanagh reports to Endemol Shine UK CEO Richard Johnston and will be responsible for the creative and strategic direction of the company, which also makes Netflix’s Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father and Sky’s Curfew.
He has been with the BBC since 1994, holding various roles in BBC Daytime, BBC One, acting Controller of BBC Three and Controller of Cbbc. He was also briefly Head of Features and Factual Formats at rival Channel 4.
Johnston said, “Tiger Aspect is a unique business, a genuinely multi genre company with a thriving slate including global scripted hits,...
- 11/1/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Projects from Riz Ahmed, David Harewood and The Fall creator Allan Cubitt lead an ambitious line-up of new commissions from BBC Two. The British public broadcaster has unveiled a huge slate of shows for its second channel ranging from high-end dramas and comedies through to documentary series.
In drama, it has ordered Englistan, created by The Night Of star Riz Ahmed. The nine-part series, which is produced by BBC Studios Drama London and Ahmed’s own Left Handed Films, is the story of three generations of a British Pakistani families as they pursue their dreams over four tumultuous decades, navigating shifting circumstances and evolving loyalties. The drama will re-frame recent British history, and shine a light on the forces that have remade British society what it is today. It will be exec produced by Ahmed, Esther Springer, Hilary Salmon and Lucy Richer.
The Fall creator Cubitt is adapting Eugene McCabe...
In drama, it has ordered Englistan, created by The Night Of star Riz Ahmed. The nine-part series, which is produced by BBC Studios Drama London and Ahmed’s own Left Handed Films, is the story of three generations of a British Pakistani families as they pursue their dreams over four tumultuous decades, navigating shifting circumstances and evolving loyalties. The drama will re-frame recent British history, and shine a light on the forces that have remade British society what it is today. It will be exec produced by Ahmed, Esther Springer, Hilary Salmon and Lucy Richer.
The Fall creator Cubitt is adapting Eugene McCabe...
- 4/30/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
After 12 years with UK producer Tiger Aspect, Sophie Clarke-Jervoise is stepping down from her role as managing director. Ben Cavey, currently managing firector of Tiger Aspect's comedy label Cave Bear, and Will Gould, joint managing director of Tiger Aspect Drama, will replace her as co-MDs. Part of Endemol Shine UK, Tiger Aspect series include Peaky Blinders (with Caryn Mandabach Productions), Benidorm, Mount Pleasant, Harry & Paul, Catherine Tate and Bean Animation…...
- 2/1/2017
- Deadline TV
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As expected, Eva Longoria has joined the cast of the Decline and Fall TV show comedy at BBC Two. James Wood is the first writer to adapt the late Evelyn Waugh's novel for television. Production in Wales begins in July. Decline and Fall is slated for a late 2016 debut. Longoria's recent sitcom, Telenovela, was cancelled by NBC after one season.
The Decline and Fall TV series cast also includes: Jack Whitehall, David Suchet, and Penny Dreadful's Douglas Hodge. Decline and Fall is planned as a three-part comedy satire. Ben Cavey, Will Gould, and Wood are executive producing, with Guillem Morales directing.
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As expected, Eva Longoria has joined the cast of the Decline and Fall TV show comedy at BBC Two. James Wood is the first writer to adapt the late Evelyn Waugh's novel for television. Production in Wales begins in July. Decline and Fall is slated for a late 2016 debut. Longoria's recent sitcom, Telenovela, was cancelled by NBC after one season.
The Decline and Fall TV series cast also includes: Jack Whitehall, David Suchet, and Penny Dreadful's Douglas Hodge. Decline and Fall is planned as a three-part comedy satire. Ben Cavey, Will Gould, and Wood are executive producing, with Guillem Morales directing.
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- 6/17/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Week three of Strictly Come Dancing was movie night, ensuring an array of ridiculous costumes and routines. It also saw its fair share of drama (thanks to Len), and the highest score of the series so far!
Naturally, Twitter had a lot to say, and so Digital Spy rounded up the best reactions of the evening for your pleasure. Enjoy!
The opening number, being movie week, was naturally theatrical:
You'd have to be a dried up piece of crust not to Love #Strictly's wonderful opening to Movie Week. Either that or a Daily Mail reader.
— Lorna Cooper (@Coops_tv) October 10, 2015
Just as well Iwan left. Don't think I could have coped with a rhumba to Chariots of Fire #Scd
— Lily Tomlinson (@lilyvtomlinson) October 10, 2015
How Fab-u-lous was dat opening number on #Strictly
— Rose (@MsRoseCavalier) October 10, 2015
The VTs started to get on peoples' nerves slightly:
Just once I'd like a celebrity to go,...
Naturally, Twitter had a lot to say, and so Digital Spy rounded up the best reactions of the evening for your pleasure. Enjoy!
The opening number, being movie week, was naturally theatrical:
You'd have to be a dried up piece of crust not to Love #Strictly's wonderful opening to Movie Week. Either that or a Daily Mail reader.
— Lorna Cooper (@Coops_tv) October 10, 2015
Just as well Iwan left. Don't think I could have coped with a rhumba to Chariots of Fire #Scd
— Lily Tomlinson (@lilyvtomlinson) October 10, 2015
How Fab-u-lous was dat opening number on #Strictly
— Rose (@MsRoseCavalier) October 10, 2015
The VTs started to get on peoples' nerves slightly:
Just once I'd like a celebrity to go,...
- 10/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Filming is underway in Cornwall on a full-length spin-off film from the bit BBC Three sitcom Bad Education, starring comedian Jack Whitehall back in the role of Alfie Wickers, "the worst teacher ever to grace the British education system".
The 26-year old is joined by the rest of the show’s cast, including Ethan Lawrence as Joe, Nikki Runeckles as Chantelle, Layton Williams as Stephen, Charlie Wernham as Mitchell, Jack Binstead as Rem Dogg, Kae Alexander as Jing and Weruche Opia as Cleopatra.
Sarah Solemani, Mathew Horne and Harry Enfield are also all set to return.
Whitehall said: “It’s very exciting to be bringing Bad Education to the big screen. It’s great to be reunited one last time with my amazing class of kids before they get ripped apart by puberty.”
Bad Education made its debut on BBC3 in August 2012 and ran for three series' until October 2014. It...
The 26-year old is joined by the rest of the show’s cast, including Ethan Lawrence as Joe, Nikki Runeckles as Chantelle, Layton Williams as Stephen, Charlie Wernham as Mitchell, Jack Binstead as Rem Dogg, Kae Alexander as Jing and Weruche Opia as Cleopatra.
Sarah Solemani, Mathew Horne and Harry Enfield are also all set to return.
Whitehall said: “It’s very exciting to be bringing Bad Education to the big screen. It’s great to be reunited one last time with my amazing class of kids before they get ripped apart by puberty.”
Bad Education made its debut on BBC3 in August 2012 and ran for three series' until October 2014. It...
- 3/1/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Exclusive- Entertainment Film Distributors is in early talks to board the feature adaptation of hit Brit TV comedy series Bad Education, Deadline understands.
The project, which has not yet been greenlit, is being produced by Ben Cavey, with Elliot Hegarty (The Middle) directing and Freddy Syborn and Jack Whitehall writing. Whitehall is also set to reprise his role as the role of Alfie, arguably the worst teacher to ever grace the British education system.
The series, which produced by Endemol-owned Tiger Aspect Pictures, was a popular show for BBC 3 and broke the record for the highest-rated first episode of a comedy on the channel when it debuted in 2013.
Entertainment will no doubt be hoping to recreate the success the company enjoyed with the similar small to big screen adaptation of The Inbetweeners. The first feature instalment was a box office phenomenon in the UK, where it grossed over $70 million in...
The project, which has not yet been greenlit, is being produced by Ben Cavey, with Elliot Hegarty (The Middle) directing and Freddy Syborn and Jack Whitehall writing. Whitehall is also set to reprise his role as the role of Alfie, arguably the worst teacher to ever grace the British education system.
The series, which produced by Endemol-owned Tiger Aspect Pictures, was a popular show for BBC 3 and broke the record for the highest-rated first episode of a comedy on the channel when it debuted in 2013.
Entertainment will no doubt be hoping to recreate the success the company enjoyed with the similar small to big screen adaptation of The Inbetweeners. The first feature instalment was a box office phenomenon in the UK, where it grossed over $70 million in...
- 1/29/2015
- by Ali Jaafar
- Deadline
Psychobitches is returning to Sky Arts for a second series.
The six-part run will begin in the autumn, with Rebecca Front starring as a psychiatrist who takes therapy sessions with history's most iconic women.
The women will be played by some big comedy names including Jack Whitehall, Katy Brand and Meera Syal.
Also featuring in the episodes will be Sam Spiro, Sharon Horgan, Morgana Robinson, Michelle Gomez, Doon MacKichan, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Cardinal Burns, Sheila Reid, Selina Griffiths, Zawe Ashton and Frances Barber.
The League of Gentlemen's Jeremy Dyson has co-written and directed the new series.
Ben Cavey, executive producer, commented: "It's fantastic to bring the team back together for series two of Psychobitches.
"We have a whole new lineup of women from history getting a dose of modern-day therapy and the results promise to be just as clever, insightful and downright silly."
Saskia Schuster, commissioning editor for Sky Comedy,...
The six-part run will begin in the autumn, with Rebecca Front starring as a psychiatrist who takes therapy sessions with history's most iconic women.
The women will be played by some big comedy names including Jack Whitehall, Katy Brand and Meera Syal.
Also featuring in the episodes will be Sam Spiro, Sharon Horgan, Morgana Robinson, Michelle Gomez, Doon MacKichan, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Cardinal Burns, Sheila Reid, Selina Griffiths, Zawe Ashton and Frances Barber.
The League of Gentlemen's Jeremy Dyson has co-written and directed the new series.
Ben Cavey, executive producer, commented: "It's fantastic to bring the team back together for series two of Psychobitches.
"We have a whole new lineup of women from history getting a dose of modern-day therapy and the results promise to be just as clever, insightful and downright silly."
Saskia Schuster, commissioning editor for Sky Comedy,...
- 3/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Exclusive: Rosie Perez is set to star opposite Jack Whitehall in ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot An American Education, based on the BBC Three series Bad Education. British actor-comedian Whitehall, who created and starred in the original series, is reprising his role as Alfie Wickers, now a British transplant and an unorthodox young teacher in the San Diego public school system. Alfie loves his students but his youthful, often naive enthusiasm and unconventional methods put him at odds with the test-obsessed administrators. Perez plays Rita Gomez, the school’s hard-assed Vice Principal, a terrifying force that grew up in a bad neighborhood who intimidates Alfie by her no-nonsense, bullish, self-righteous, by-the-numbers approach to ruling the school, or how she sees it, her kingdom. Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory wrote the script from a story they co-wrote with Whitehall and Ben Cavey. All four exec produce for ABC Studios. Dominic Adams...
- 12/16/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Bad Education is in line for a Us remake with creator/star Jack Whitehall attached to reprise his role as Alfie Wickers.
The adaptation of the BBC Three series, titled An American Education, has been picked up by ABC for a pilot order.
> Jack Whitehall on Bad Education, nudity and Danny Dyer
Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory, who wrote the Jason Sudeikis movie A Good Old Fashioned Orgy, are behind the script with Whitehall and executive producer Ben Cavey.
Filming on An American Education is scheduled for January in Los Angeles.
Bad Education stars Whitehall as young teacher Alfie Wickers, the worst teacher ever to grace the British education system.
The show finished its second series on BBC Three last month and will return for a Christmas special later this year.
The adaptation of the BBC Three series, titled An American Education, has been picked up by ABC for a pilot order.
> Jack Whitehall on Bad Education, nudity and Danny Dyer
Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory, who wrote the Jason Sudeikis movie A Good Old Fashioned Orgy, are behind the script with Whitehall and executive producer Ben Cavey.
Filming on An American Education is scheduled for January in Los Angeles.
Bad Education stars Whitehall as young teacher Alfie Wickers, the worst teacher ever to grace the British education system.
The show finished its second series on BBC Three last month and will return for a Christmas special later this year.
- 11/9/2013
- Digital Spy
ABC has ordered “An American Education” to pilot production, a network representative told TheWrap. Written by Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory, the single-camera project is an adaptation of the BBC Three series, “Bad Education.” Huyck and Gregory wrote the script from a story they co-wrote with “Bad Education’s” creator and star Jack Whitehall and executive producer Ben Cavey in association with the original series producers, Tiger Aspect. Also read: ‘Top Chef Masters’ Host Curtis Stone Named Official Guest Co-Host at ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Huyck, Gregory, Whitehall and Cavey will all serve as executive producers. ABC Studios will produce...
- 11/8/2013
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
ABC has made another early comedy pickup, greenlighting An American Education, a single-camera project based on the BBC Three series Bad Education. Film and TV writers Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory wrote the script from a story they co-wrote with the original series’ creator/star Jack Whitehall and executive producer Ben Cavey through Tiger Aspect, which produces the British show. All four executives produce. 25-year-old British actor/comedian Whitehall is set to reprise his role as Alfie Wickers in the U.S. version where Wickers, a British transplant, is an unorthodox young teacher in the San Diego public school system. Alfie loves his students but his youthful, often naive enthusiasm and unconventional methods put him at odds with the test-obsessed administrators. He juggles his time between mentoring his students, bucking the system and pursuing the attractive new chemistry teacher. ABC Studios is producing, with filming slated for January in Los Angeles.
- 11/8/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Benidorm creator Derren Litten has admitted that he cried while writing late actor Geoffrey Hutchings's departure from the show. Litten rewrote the Christmas special and six new episodes of the series after Hutchings, who played Mel in the ITV1 comedy, passed away earlier this year. Speaking about how the actor's passing had impacted on the show, he said: "First of all I didn't know how I was going to write the departure of Mel with the respect and tact it required. I spoke with Andi, Geoff's wife, and she said I had her blessing to do whatever I thought was right. "In the end, writing that part of the storyline wasn't difficult but it was incredibly emotional. I sat at my desk in the office in my house and cried as I wrote it; I'm pretty sure it will have the same effect on the viewer." Producer Ben Cavey...
- 12/4/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Kelsey Grammer is eyeing a quick return to primetime with a starring role on ABC's comedy pilot Roman's Empire.
Empire is a single-camera comedy that centers on Leo (Nick Thune), a lovable guy who, after getting dumped by his girlfriend (Christine Woods), tries but cannot extricate himself from her wealthy family, the Prettys, and her outrageous, overbearing father, Roman Pretty (Grammer).
Also cast in the CBS Par/ABC Studios pilot are Laura Leigh and Carla Gallo as Roman's other two daughters and Zachary Knighton as the boyfriend of one of them.
The single-camera Roman's Empire marks a departure for Grammer from the multi-camera format after his 20-year stint as Dr. Frasier Crane on NBC's Cheers and Frasier and his starring role on Fox's Back to You this past season.
Al Higgins penned the script for Roman's Empire and is exec producing with Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Karey Burke, Andrew Zein and Ben Cavey.
Empire is a single-camera comedy that centers on Leo (Nick Thune), a lovable guy who, after getting dumped by his girlfriend (Christine Woods), tries but cannot extricate himself from her wealthy family, the Prettys, and her outrageous, overbearing father, Roman Pretty (Grammer).
Also cast in the CBS Par/ABC Studios pilot are Laura Leigh and Carla Gallo as Roman's other two daughters and Zachary Knighton as the boyfriend of one of them.
The single-camera Roman's Empire marks a departure for Grammer from the multi-camera format after his 20-year stint as Dr. Frasier Crane on NBC's Cheers and Frasier and his starring role on Fox's Back to You this past season.
Al Higgins penned the script for Roman's Empire and is exec producing with Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Karey Burke, Andrew Zein and Ben Cavey.
- 5/23/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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