Warner Bros. Television Group adds to its growing roster of talent by signing a new first-look deal with writer/producer Bill Prady and Chris Sanagustin’s Pine Tree Entertainment.
Under the terms of the deal, Pine Tree Entertainment will develop new scripted programming — including dramas, multi- and single-camera comedies, genre series, and more — for all platforms, including HBO Max, external streaming services, cable, and broadcast networks. Financial terms of the multi-year agreement were not disclosed.
“It’s exciting for Chris and me to be back at Warner Bros., a studio I first called home almost two decades ago,” Prady said. “We are thrilled to partner with a creative team that shares our vision for innovative television and the championing of new voices.”
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Under the terms of the deal, Pine Tree Entertainment will develop new scripted programming — including dramas, multi- and single-camera comedies, genre series, and more — for all platforms, including HBO Max, external streaming services, cable, and broadcast networks. Financial terms of the multi-year agreement were not disclosed.
“It’s exciting for Chris and me to be back at Warner Bros., a studio I first called home almost two decades ago,” Prady said. “We are thrilled to partner with a creative team that shares our vision for innovative television and the championing of new voices.”
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- 6/14/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
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Bill Prady, the co-creator of one of television’s most successful comedies in the past few decades, is returning to the studio behind it.
The Big Bang Theory alum has signed a new multiple-year, first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television, the Channing Dungey-led studio that Prady had called home until 2020 when he signed with Netflix.
Under the new multiple-year deal, Prady and his Pine Tree Entertainment banner will develop new scripted programs for multiple platforms, including HBO Max, outside streaming services, cable and broadcast networks.
The deal reunites Prady with Dungey, who, in her previous role at Netflix, recruited him to the streamer a couple of years ago. Prady will make the move back to Warners alongside his Pine Tree topper Chris Sanagustin.
“It’s exciting for Chris and me to be back at Warner Bros., a studio I first called home almost two decades ago,...
Bill Prady, the co-creator of one of television’s most successful comedies in the past few decades, is returning to the studio behind it.
The Big Bang Theory alum has signed a new multiple-year, first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television, the Channing Dungey-led studio that Prady had called home until 2020 when he signed with Netflix.
Under the new multiple-year deal, Prady and his Pine Tree Entertainment banner will develop new scripted programs for multiple platforms, including HBO Max, outside streaming services, cable and broadcast networks.
The deal reunites Prady with Dungey, who, in her previous role at Netflix, recruited him to the streamer a couple of years ago. Prady will make the move back to Warners alongside his Pine Tree topper Chris Sanagustin.
“It’s exciting for Chris and me to be back at Warner Bros., a studio I first called home almost two decades ago,...
- 6/14/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bill Prady, co-creator of The Big Bang Theory, is heading back to Warner Bros. Television.
Prady’s Pine Tree Entertainment, which he runs with former Netflix exec Chris Sanagustin, has struck a first-look deal with the studio behind the long-running CBS sitcom that Prady co-created with Chuck Lorre.
It comes just two years after Prady struck a first-look deal with Netflix.
The new multi-year deal will see Pine Tree develop scripted programming including multi- and single-camera comedies, dramas and genre series, for a variety of platforms including HBO Max, cable and broadcast networks and non-Warner Bros.-owned streamers.
In addition to reuniting Prady with the studio behind 279 episodes of The Big Bang Theory, it also reunites him with Warner Bros. Television Group Chairman Channing Dungey, who signed Prady to his Netflix deal. The deal also sees Sanagustin return to the studio, where she got her first Hollywood gig as a production assistant.
Prady’s Pine Tree Entertainment, which he runs with former Netflix exec Chris Sanagustin, has struck a first-look deal with the studio behind the long-running CBS sitcom that Prady co-created with Chuck Lorre.
It comes just two years after Prady struck a first-look deal with Netflix.
The new multi-year deal will see Pine Tree develop scripted programming including multi- and single-camera comedies, dramas and genre series, for a variety of platforms including HBO Max, cable and broadcast networks and non-Warner Bros.-owned streamers.
In addition to reuniting Prady with the studio behind 279 episodes of The Big Bang Theory, it also reunites him with Warner Bros. Television Group Chairman Channing Dungey, who signed Prady to his Netflix deal. The deal also sees Sanagustin return to the studio, where she got her first Hollywood gig as a production assistant.
- 6/14/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Bill Prady and Chris Sanagustin’s Pine Tree Entertainment has set a multi-year first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television.
Prady is best known for co-creating the hit Wbtv series “The Big Bang Theory” with Chuck Lorre, while Sanagustin got her start as a production assistant on a Wbtv series. Under the deal, Pine Tree Entertainment will develop scripted programming for all platforms, including HBO Max, external streamers, cable, and broadcast.
“It’s exciting for Chris and me to be back at Warner Bros., a studio I first called home almost two decades ago,” Prady said. “We are thrilled to partner with a creative team that shares our vision for innovative television and the championing of new voices.”
“The Big Bang Theory” ran for 12 seasons and 279 episodes on CBS, which makes it the longest-running multi-cam series in TV history. Prady began his career at Jim Henson Productions and went on to write for shows like “Married…...
Prady is best known for co-creating the hit Wbtv series “The Big Bang Theory” with Chuck Lorre, while Sanagustin got her start as a production assistant on a Wbtv series. Under the deal, Pine Tree Entertainment will develop scripted programming for all platforms, including HBO Max, external streamers, cable, and broadcast.
“It’s exciting for Chris and me to be back at Warner Bros., a studio I first called home almost two decades ago,” Prady said. “We are thrilled to partner with a creative team that shares our vision for innovative television and the championing of new voices.”
“The Big Bang Theory” ran for 12 seasons and 279 episodes on CBS, which makes it the longest-running multi-cam series in TV history. Prady began his career at Jim Henson Productions and went on to write for shows like “Married…...
- 6/14/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Former Netflix executive Chris Sanagustin has joined Bill Prady’s (The Big Bang Theory) new production company Pine Tree Entertainment, Ltd as President. Sanagustin also will be Prady’s producing partner at Pine Tree, which is based at The Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood. Prady and Sanagustin will create and develop new scripted projects across all genres including drama, fantasy, sci fi and comedy via Pine Tree, which is in a first-look deal with Netflix.
“One of the reasons I’m so excited to be launching this company, and working with Chris in particular, is because we both have eclectic palates that span multiple genres and formats, and we share a passion for championing emerging talent,” said Prady. “It doesn’t hurt that Chris has also worked at Netflix, has great relationships and strong creative chops — and she has a reputation for being a true advocate for her creative partners.
“One of the reasons I’m so excited to be launching this company, and working with Chris in particular, is because we both have eclectic palates that span multiple genres and formats, and we share a passion for championing emerging talent,” said Prady. “It doesn’t hurt that Chris has also worked at Netflix, has great relationships and strong creative chops — and she has a reputation for being a true advocate for her creative partners.
- 2/13/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Stacy Fung has departed NBCUniversal’s Universal Cable Prods. after more than eight years to join Netflix. At the streaming giant, she will serve as a director on the international originals team, reporting to Chris Sanagustin, Director, International Originals. She will focus on original programming from the Brazilian market.
Netflix has been expanding its presence in Brazil with such original series as 3%, Spectros, Coisa Mais Linda as well as The Mechanism, which stirred political debate in the country earlier this year.
Fung will be reuniting with Sanagustin who, in her role as Ucp Svp Current and Development, hired Fung as director, Development and Current Programming (Ucp for Syfy) in 2010. Fung was promoted to VP Current Programming in 2012.
Before joining Ucp, Fung did stints at Own: Oprah Winfrey Network and Regency Television.
Netflix has been expanding its presence in Brazil with such original series as 3%, Spectros, Coisa Mais Linda as well as The Mechanism, which stirred political debate in the country earlier this year.
Fung will be reuniting with Sanagustin who, in her role as Ucp Svp Current and Development, hired Fung as director, Development and Current Programming (Ucp for Syfy) in 2010. Fung was promoted to VP Current Programming in 2012.
Before joining Ucp, Fung did stints at Own: Oprah Winfrey Network and Regency Television.
- 10/29/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
JoAnn Alfano, Evp of Scripted Programming, NBCUniversal International Studios, is returning to the domestic side of NBCUniversal’s TV operation where she had started her career. Alfano has been tapped as Evp, Current Series and New Business Development, for Universal Television.
Reporting to Universal TV President Pearlena Igbokwe, Alfano will oversee the studio’s current series department and, using her background, will also help identify development opportunities in the international scripted marketplace, liaising with NBCUniversal International Studios when appropriate.
In the head of current series part of the job, Alfano is succeeding Evp Current Programming Chris Sanagustin who left the studio for a new job.
“Having someone of JoAnn’s stature join Universal Television is a real coup for us,” Igbokwe said. “I can’t think of anyone more capable or knowledgeable to entrust our beloved series to and we get the added benefit of her international marketplace expertise. #SheSaidYes.
Reporting to Universal TV President Pearlena Igbokwe, Alfano will oversee the studio’s current series department and, using her background, will also help identify development opportunities in the international scripted marketplace, liaising with NBCUniversal International Studios when appropriate.
In the head of current series part of the job, Alfano is succeeding Evp Current Programming Chris Sanagustin who left the studio for a new job.
“Having someone of JoAnn’s stature join Universal Television is a real coup for us,” Igbokwe said. “I can’t think of anyone more capable or knowledgeable to entrust our beloved series to and we get the added benefit of her international marketplace expertise. #SheSaidYes.
- 5/10/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
JoAnn Alfano is switching things up at Universal, moving over from NBCUniversal International Studios to Universal Television, where she will now serve as executive vp current series and new business development.
The move sees Alfano replacing current head Chris Sanagustin, a recent exit, and adding business development duties. She will continue to liaise with International when appropriate.
“Having someone of JoAnn’s stature join Universal Television is a real coup for us,” said Pearlena Igbokwe, Universal TV president, to whom Alfano will report. “I can’t think of anyone more capable or knowledgeable to entrust our beloved ...
The move sees Alfano replacing current head Chris Sanagustin, a recent exit, and adding business development duties. She will continue to liaise with International when appropriate.
“Having someone of JoAnn’s stature join Universal Television is a real coup for us,” said Pearlena Igbokwe, Universal TV president, to whom Alfano will report. “I can’t think of anyone more capable or knowledgeable to entrust our beloved ...
- 5/10/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Chris Sanagustin has been tapped to head current programming for Universal Television in a newly created role, Universal TV's executive vice president Bela Bajaria said Thursday. Sanagustin previously served as senior vice president, current and developing programming for Universal Cable Productions, where she oversaw Syfy series "Warehouse 13," "Eureka" and "Alphas." Before that, she was a programming executive at the Sci-Fi Channel, which morphed into Syfy. In her new position, Sanagustin will oversee all Universal Television-produced dramas and comedies, reporting to Bajaria. Also read: 'Game of Thrones' Author Sells Superhero Movie to SyFy Films "Chris...
- 8/23/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Universal Television has tapped veteran exec Chris Sanagustin to head current programming for Universal Television. In the newly created role, Sanagustin will oversee all Universal Television-produced dramas and comedies. She comes by way of Universal Cable Productions, where she served as Svp current and development programming in recent years. “Chris has demonstrated an impressive talent for nurturing shows on air and helping them succeed and grow throughout her career at Ucp and Syfy," said Universal TV Evp Bela Bajaria in a statement. “She has earned the respect and admiration of the creative community for her storytelling instincts in both
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- 8/23/2012
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal Cable Prods.’ Svp Current and Development Chris Sanagustin is moving to sister studio Universal Television as head of Current Programming. This is a new position as the studio’s comedy and drama departments handled both development and current duties. But Uni TV had been mulling the appointment of a dedicated current executive in light of its increased volume: the studio is adding eight new series heading into next season on top of its returning ones. Showtime’s Pearlena Igbokwe was seriously considered for the job but was ultimately given the reigns of NBC’s drama department. “Chris has demonstrated an impressive talent for nurturing shows on air and helping them succeed and grow throughout her career at Ucp and Syfy,” said Uni TV’s Evp Bela Bajaria, to whom Sanagustin will report. “She has earned the respect and admiration of the creative community for her storytelling instincts in both comedy and drama.
- 8/23/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
John Legend is focusing on television. The nine-time Grammy winner has inked an exclusive pod deal with NBC's studio counterpart Universal Cable Productions, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Under the deal, Legend and his Get Lifted Film Co., with partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius, will work alongside Ucp senior vps Richard Rothstein, Chris Sanagustin and Maira Suro to develop series for cable and broadcast networks. "We're thrilled to have the creative talents of John, Mike and Ty to help us in our efforts to create imaginative and signature television,” Rothstein, Sanagustin and Suro said in a joint
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- 7/31/2012
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Universal Cable Productions has signed singer-songwriter John Legend and his Get Lifted Film Company to an exclusive pod deal to develop series for cable and broadcast networks. Under the pact, the nine-time Grammy winner and his partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius will work closely with Ucp’s development team – SVPs Richard Rothstein, Chris Sanagustin and Maira Suro – who oversee the studio’s development for USA Network, Syfy and external networks, respectively. The deal marks Legend’s first formal foray into the television series business. He called it “next step forward in building Get Lifted.” Ucp has been very selective with its pod deals. Get Lifted joins a handful of other companies that have deals with the studio, including Hypnotic, which produces Ucp’s USA dramas Covert Affairs and Suits and recently produced the studio’s critically acclaimed MTV comedy I Just Want My Pants Back for MTV; Tagline,...
- 7/31/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
The Walking Dead executive producer Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Entertainment has inked an exclusive pod deal with Universal Cable Productions. Under the pact, Hurd -- whose big-screen credits also include Terminator 2 and The Abyss -- will develop and produce new television projects for cable and broadcast networks including the studio's NBCUniversal siblings USA Network and Syfy. "Gale's vision, expertise and superb taste make her and the Valhalla team a trifecta win for Ucp," Ucp senior vps Richard Rothstein, Chris Sanagustin and Maira Suro said in a joint statement announcing the news Monday. "We are ecstatic that Valhalla is joining
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- 4/16/2012
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment has inked an exclusive pod deal with Universal Cable Prods. This marks the first overall TV deal for Valhalla, which will develop and produce projects for both cable and broadcast networks, including Ucp’s NBCUniversal siblings USA and Syfy. The agreement builds on the success Valhalla has had with its first primetime series, AMC’s smash The Walking Dead, which Hurd executive produces. Under the deal, Hurd and her executives will work with Ucp’s development team — SVPs Richard Rothstein, Chris Sanagustin and Maira Suro — who oversee the studio’s development for USA, Syfy and external networks, respectively. The trio noted that Valhalla “shares our creative commitment, passion for great stories and desire to produce efficiently.” Hurd, who has not worked with USA and Syfy, pointed to Ucp’s decision last year to expand into producing for broadcast in addition to cable. “We...
- 4/16/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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