Exclusive: Ridley Scott’s Scott Free has appointed Elyse Seder as EVP and Head of Nonfiction and named EVP Marjorie Chodorov Head of Physical Production.
In the newly created role, Seder will oversee creative, talent and partnerships for nonfiction content. Scott Free has ventured into unscripted programming, most recently with the multi-part Still Missing Morgan for Hulu/ABC News this year, but the company hadn’t had a dedicated nonfiction executive or department in more than eight years. Seder’s hire marks an expansion into the arena.
Meanwhile, Chodorov will be in charge of all aspects of physical and post-production for Scott Free’s TV division. She has been with the company since 2021 as EVP Production, with her role now expanding to include nonfiction and international.
Both Seder and Chodorov will report to Scott Free’s Cco David W Zucker, President of Television Clayton Krueger and President of Film Mike Pruss.
In the newly created role, Seder will oversee creative, talent and partnerships for nonfiction content. Scott Free has ventured into unscripted programming, most recently with the multi-part Still Missing Morgan for Hulu/ABC News this year, but the company hadn’t had a dedicated nonfiction executive or department in more than eight years. Seder’s hire marks an expansion into the arena.
Meanwhile, Chodorov will be in charge of all aspects of physical and post-production for Scott Free’s TV division. She has been with the company since 2021 as EVP Production, with her role now expanding to include nonfiction and international.
Both Seder and Chodorov will report to Scott Free’s Cco David W Zucker, President of Television Clayton Krueger and President of Film Mike Pruss.
- 10/18/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
R.I.P. Quibi, again.
It seems even the Roku Channel is not free from The Great Streaming Purge of the 2020s. According to a report in Variety, over 35 notable Roku Original shows are to be removed from the streaming service sometime in the near future. This comes after multiple other services have removed shows and movies, many of them high-profile releases, from their feeds in order to cut costs. HBO Max — now merely Max — infamously removed a lot of their original films back in August of 2022, while multiple TV shows and movies were taken off of Hulu and Disney+ in May of 2023 for similar reasons. One might assume that a free, ad-supported service like the Roku Channel would be free from the caprices of the streaming market, but that is not so. The line of Roku Originals will be brought to an end.
Roku Originals, some may recall, were not Roku originals.
It seems even the Roku Channel is not free from The Great Streaming Purge of the 2020s. According to a report in Variety, over 35 notable Roku Original shows are to be removed from the streaming service sometime in the near future. This comes after multiple other services have removed shows and movies, many of them high-profile releases, from their feeds in order to cut costs. HBO Max — now merely Max — infamously removed a lot of their original films back in August of 2022, while multiple TV shows and movies were taken off of Hulu and Disney+ in May of 2023 for similar reasons. One might assume that a free, ad-supported service like the Roku Channel would be free from the caprices of the streaming market, but that is not so. The line of Roku Originals will be brought to an end.
Roku Originals, some may recall, were not Roku originals.
- 9/8/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
“Most Dangerous Game” and the Zoe-Lister-Jones-led “Slip” are among a handful of existing licensed and produced shows being removed by Roku. The company also plans to lay off staff. Roku is the latest streamer to purge content from its platform to cut costs, following similar moves by Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max, Disney and AMC Networks.
The Christoph Waltz and Liam Hemsworth-led “Most Dangerous Game,” originally created for Quibi by Nick Santora, earned two Emmy nominations for its first season. Roku renewed the action thriller for a second season, which premiered in March.
“Critically acclaimed, heartfelt, hilarious, and completely unique, ‘Slip’ has only begun to spark the imaginations and bend the minds of audiences around the world,” Boat Rocker Media co-executive chairman Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier told TheWrap. The Zoe Lister-Jones-led comedy was produced by Boat Rocker and Dakota Johnson’s TeaTime Pictures. “We’re incredibly proud...
The Christoph Waltz and Liam Hemsworth-led “Most Dangerous Game,” originally created for Quibi by Nick Santora, earned two Emmy nominations for its first season. Roku renewed the action thriller for a second season, which premiered in March.
“Critically acclaimed, heartfelt, hilarious, and completely unique, ‘Slip’ has only begun to spark the imaginations and bend the minds of audiences around the world,” Boat Rocker Media co-executive chairman Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier told TheWrap. The Zoe Lister-Jones-led comedy was produced by Boat Rocker and Dakota Johnson’s TeaTime Pictures. “We’re incredibly proud...
- 9/7/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
We’ve seen multiple streaming companies remove titles from their service over the last year in a bid to save money, and Deadline has reported that Roku has joined them. The outlet reports that Roku has begun removing a handful of titles from their service, including Most Dangerous Game starring Christoph Waltz.
Most Dangerous Game began life as a Quibi Original (remember that mess?) before it was salvaged by Roku, who renewed the series for a second season. After learning that he will soon die from a terminal illness and desperate to provide for his pregnant wife, Dodge Maynard (Liam Hemsworth) accepts an invitation from a mysterious man (Christoph Waltz) to participate in a deadly game of survival. Each hour Dodge survives will earn him more money, for a total of $24.5 million if he survives the full 24 hours.
Christoph Waltz returned for the second season of the series, which turned...
Most Dangerous Game began life as a Quibi Original (remember that mess?) before it was salvaged by Roku, who renewed the series for a second season. After learning that he will soon die from a terminal illness and desperate to provide for his pregnant wife, Dodge Maynard (Liam Hemsworth) accepts an invitation from a mysterious man (Christoph Waltz) to participate in a deadly game of survival. Each hour Dodge survives will earn him more money, for a total of $24.5 million if he survives the full 24 hours.
Christoph Waltz returned for the second season of the series, which turned...
- 9/7/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Updated, Sept. 8: Roku has removed at least 37 original shows from the Roku Channel, as part of its announced effort to cut costs.
Those include episodes of the “Reno 911!” revival of the Comedy Central series; oddball sex-doll comedy “Dummy” starring Anna Kendrick; plane-crash drama “Survive” starring Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins; and dystopian thriller “Most Dangerous Game,” starring Christopher Waltz; “Singled Out,” a reboot of the ’90s MTV dating show hosted by Keke Palmer; “The Andy Cohen Diaries,” an animated series chronicling the life of the Bravo TV producer and personality; a remake of “The Fugitive” starring Kiefer Sutherland; “Elba vs. Block,” a stunt-racing show in which Idris Elba and professional rally driver Ken Block competed head-to-head; and survival drama “Wireless” starring Tye Sheridan.
Also pulled from the Roku Channel were “Dishmantled,” a cooking competition hosted by Tituss Burgess; “The Newsreader”; “Panhandle”; “Slip”; “Moving the Needle With Dr. Woo...
Those include episodes of the “Reno 911!” revival of the Comedy Central series; oddball sex-doll comedy “Dummy” starring Anna Kendrick; plane-crash drama “Survive” starring Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins; and dystopian thriller “Most Dangerous Game,” starring Christopher Waltz; “Singled Out,” a reboot of the ’90s MTV dating show hosted by Keke Palmer; “The Andy Cohen Diaries,” an animated series chronicling the life of the Bravo TV producer and personality; a remake of “The Fugitive” starring Kiefer Sutherland; “Elba vs. Block,” a stunt-racing show in which Idris Elba and professional rally driver Ken Block competed head-to-head; and survival drama “Wireless” starring Tye Sheridan.
Also pulled from the Roku Channel were “Dishmantled,” a cooking competition hosted by Tituss Burgess; “The Newsreader”; “Panhandle”; “Slip”; “Moving the Needle With Dr. Woo...
- 9/7/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Roku has begun removing titles including scripted shows Most Dangerous Game starring Christoph Waltz and Slip from Zoe Lister-Jones.
It is the latest streamer to remove titles from its service following similar moves by Paramount+, Disney+, Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max and AMC Networks.
Roku revealed yesterday that it was set to remove some content as part of a cost-cutting drive that also saw around 300 employees laid off. It said that it would take a hit of between $55M-$65M for removing “select existing licensed and produced content from company-operated services on its TV streaming platform”.
The company will, however, continue to order original series and sources note that this process is part of its regular review of programming.
Action thriller Most Dangerous Game was originally a Quibi original with the first season starring Liam Hemsworth alongside Waltz. The first season earned two Emmy nominations and it was renewed...
It is the latest streamer to remove titles from its service following similar moves by Paramount+, Disney+, Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max and AMC Networks.
Roku revealed yesterday that it was set to remove some content as part of a cost-cutting drive that also saw around 300 employees laid off. It said that it would take a hit of between $55M-$65M for removing “select existing licensed and produced content from company-operated services on its TV streaming platform”.
The company will, however, continue to order original series and sources note that this process is part of its regular review of programming.
Action thriller Most Dangerous Game was originally a Quibi original with the first season starring Liam Hemsworth alongside Waltz. The first season earned two Emmy nominations and it was renewed...
- 9/7/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Critics Choice Association unveiled the winners of the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
The awards recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted, and reality programming across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi, and Top Chef tied with two awards apiece.
If we look at network-by-network numbers, Bravo and Netflix tied for first place with four wins each.
Scroll down for the complete list of winners.
And, if you're looking for reactions from the winners. They will be available on Youtube later today.
Best Competition Series
The Amazing Race (CBS) -- Winner
Lego Masters (Fox)
RuPaul's Drag Race (MTV)
RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars (Paramount+)
Survivor (CBS)
The Traitors (Peacock)
Best Competition Series: Talent/Variety
America's Got Talent (NBC)
America's Got Talent: All Stars (NBC)
Dancing with the Stars (Disney+)
The Masked Singer (Fox)
My Kind of Country (Apple TV+)
The Voice...
The awards recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted, and reality programming across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi, and Top Chef tied with two awards apiece.
If we look at network-by-network numbers, Bravo and Netflix tied for first place with four wins each.
Scroll down for the complete list of winners.
And, if you're looking for reactions from the winners. They will be available on Youtube later today.
Best Competition Series
The Amazing Race (CBS) -- Winner
Lego Masters (Fox)
RuPaul's Drag Race (MTV)
RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars (Paramount+)
Survivor (CBS)
The Traitors (Peacock)
Best Competition Series: Talent/Variety
America's Got Talent (NBC)
America's Got Talent: All Stars (NBC)
Dancing with the Stars (Disney+)
The Masked Singer (Fox)
My Kind of Country (Apple TV+)
The Voice...
- 6/16/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
This year’s Critics Choice Real TV Awards honored shows “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” “Top Chef,” and “Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi,” with each series taking home two awards.
All three shows won in the Best Show Host category, as RuPaul tied with Padma Lakshmi for both “Taste the Nation” and “Top Chef.” “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” took home the award for best ensemble cast in an unscripted series, while “Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi” was awarded best structured series and “Top Chef” won best culinary show.
The annual event continues to recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
Lisa Vanderpump was honored with the Impact Award this year and Eugene Levy won Star of the Year. Additionally, Bravo and Netflix were the biggest winners of awards, topping four categories each.
A special program showcasing the winners will premiere on Ktla+ and Ktla.
All three shows won in the Best Show Host category, as RuPaul tied with Padma Lakshmi for both “Taste the Nation” and “Top Chef.” “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” took home the award for best ensemble cast in an unscripted series, while “Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi” was awarded best structured series and “Top Chef” won best culinary show.
The annual event continues to recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
Lisa Vanderpump was honored with the Impact Award this year and Eugene Levy won Star of the Year. Additionally, Bravo and Netflix were the biggest winners of awards, topping four categories each.
A special program showcasing the winners will premiere on Ktla+ and Ktla.
- 6/16/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to Wrexham with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney scored the Best Sports Show award and The Amazing Race came in first in the Best Competition Series category at the 2023 Critics Choice Real TV Awards. Critics Choice Association members spread the love around, with only RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi, and Top Chef earning two awards each.
Given the quantity and quality of reality programming, the Cca launched the Critics Choice Real TV Awards in 2019 to recognize the best in nonfiction, unscripted, and reality shows. In addition to the regular competition categories, this year the Cca honored Lisa Vanderpump with the Impact Award and Eugene Levy was named Star of the Year.
Critics Choice Real TV Awards Winners
Best Competition Series
Winner: The Amazing Race (CBS)
Lego Masters (Fox)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Paramount+)
Survivor (CBS)
The Traitors (Peacock...
Given the quantity and quality of reality programming, the Cca launched the Critics Choice Real TV Awards in 2019 to recognize the best in nonfiction, unscripted, and reality shows. In addition to the regular competition categories, this year the Cca honored Lisa Vanderpump with the Impact Award and Eugene Levy was named Star of the Year.
Critics Choice Real TV Awards Winners
Best Competition Series
Winner: The Amazing Race (CBS)
Lego Masters (Fox)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Paramount+)
Survivor (CBS)
The Traitors (Peacock...
- 6/16/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Critics Choice Association revealed the winners of the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Taste the Nation With Padma Lakshmi and Top Chef tied with two awards each. Drag Race won the award for best ensemble cast in an unscripted series, Taste the Nation won best structured series, and Top Chef won best culinary show. RuPaul and Lakshmi tied in the best show host category, which went to the three aforementioned shows. (The most recent season of Top Chef, which concluded June 8, is Lakshmi’s last after she announced she would not be returning as host ahead of the finale.)
Additionally, Lisa Vanderpump was honored with the Impact Award, while Eugene Levy — who hosts Apple TV+’s The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, which won best travel/adventure show — won Star of the Year.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Taste the Nation With Padma Lakshmi and Top Chef tied with two awards each. Drag Race won the award for best ensemble cast in an unscripted series, Taste the Nation won best structured series, and Top Chef won best culinary show. RuPaul and Lakshmi tied in the best show host category, which went to the three aforementioned shows. (The most recent season of Top Chef, which concluded June 8, is Lakshmi’s last after she announced she would not be returning as host ahead of the finale.)
Additionally, Lisa Vanderpump was honored with the Impact Award, while Eugene Levy — who hosts Apple TV+’s The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, which won best travel/adventure show — won Star of the Year.
- 6/16/2023
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Critics Choice Association (Cca) unveiled the nominees for the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards that honors the best in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming.
Leading the nominations list was RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars earning a combined total of five nods including Best Competition Series. RuPaul would also score individual nominations for Best Show Host and Star of the Year.
“Looking over the list of this year’s nominees, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards than by calling attention to so many of the talented and diverse individuals who continue to make unscripted television an essential genre on broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Critics Choice Association TV Branch Co-President Ed Martin.
Other nominees included Vanderpump Rules, fresh off of the “Scandoval,” and Joanna Gaines for her cooking show Magnolia Table. Selena Gomez...
Leading the nominations list was RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars earning a combined total of five nods including Best Competition Series. RuPaul would also score individual nominations for Best Show Host and Star of the Year.
“Looking over the list of this year’s nominees, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards than by calling attention to so many of the talented and diverse individuals who continue to make unscripted television an essential genre on broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Critics Choice Association TV Branch Co-President Ed Martin.
Other nominees included Vanderpump Rules, fresh off of the “Scandoval,” and Joanna Gaines for her cooking show Magnolia Table. Selena Gomez...
- 5/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Apparently Paramount+’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars” were given carte blanche to sashay away, as the reality juggernauts lead the nominees for the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards with five combined nominations over four categories, including Best Competiton Series and Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.
“Looking over the list of this year’s nominees, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards than by calling attention to so many of the talented and diverse individuals who continue to make unscripted television an essential genre on broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Critics Choice Association TV Branch Co-President Ed Martin.
The Critics Choice Real TV Awards were created in 2019 to boost the attention of reality, nonfiction and lifestyle programming, and represent more than 600 North American journalists.
Due to the ongoing Writers Strike, the fifth...
“Looking over the list of this year’s nominees, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards than by calling attention to so many of the talented and diverse individuals who continue to make unscripted television an essential genre on broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Critics Choice Association TV Branch Co-President Ed Martin.
The Critics Choice Real TV Awards were created in 2019 to boost the attention of reality, nonfiction and lifestyle programming, and represent more than 600 North American journalists.
Due to the ongoing Writers Strike, the fifth...
- 5/15/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Roku is promoting a number of execs in its originals team following a shakeup last week.
Brian Tannenbaum / Olivia Laroche / Lydia Antonini (Roku)
Deadline revealed last week that Colin Davis, who was Roku’s Head of Scripted Originals, was moving to oversee comedy development at Sony Pictures Television with alternative chief Brian Tannenbaum taking over as Head of Roku Originals on an interim basis.
That move is now permanent, as we forecast, with Tannenbaum now reporting directly to David Eilenberg, who was recently promoted to VP, and Head of Content, Roku Media.
Elsewhere, Lydia Antonini, who was previously Head of Creative Affairs, becomes Head of Scripted Originals and non-scripted exec Olivia Laroche has been promoted to Head of Alternative Originals.
Both Antonini and Laroche now report to Tannenbaum.
Elsewhere, Roku’s Content Acquisition team will now report directly to Eilenberg, who reports to former Fox CEO Charlie Collier, who is now President,...
Brian Tannenbaum / Olivia Laroche / Lydia Antonini (Roku)
Deadline revealed last week that Colin Davis, who was Roku’s Head of Scripted Originals, was moving to oversee comedy development at Sony Pictures Television with alternative chief Brian Tannenbaum taking over as Head of Roku Originals on an interim basis.
That move is now permanent, as we forecast, with Tannenbaum now reporting directly to David Eilenberg, who was recently promoted to VP, and Head of Content, Roku Media.
Elsewhere, Lydia Antonini, who was previously Head of Creative Affairs, becomes Head of Scripted Originals and non-scripted exec Olivia Laroche has been promoted to Head of Alternative Originals.
Both Antonini and Laroche now report to Tannenbaum.
Elsewhere, Roku’s Content Acquisition team will now report directly to Eilenberg, who reports to former Fox CEO Charlie Collier, who is now President,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Murder House Flip,” the home renovation show where two designers makeover portions of properties once at the center of notorious crimes, returned to Roku this month for its second season, aimed at helping homeowners reclaim their spaces.
Some of the homeowners the show features in Season 2 knew upon purchase the history of their property, but others – due to a statute of limitations on disclosures – found out later and, therefore, welcomed the idea of a TV show makeover team giving their spaces a new look.
“We want the homeowners to find peace and tranquility following the horrible crime that occurred in their house,” executive producer Josh Berman said. “We also like to speak with neighbors to find out what it’s like living next to the ‘murder home.’ When we hear that neighbors literally avoid walking by a home or that kids are scared to play near the ‘murder house,’ we...
Some of the homeowners the show features in Season 2 knew upon purchase the history of their property, but others – due to a statute of limitations on disclosures – found out later and, therefore, welcomed the idea of a TV show makeover team giving their spaces a new look.
“We want the homeowners to find peace and tranquility following the horrible crime that occurred in their house,” executive producer Josh Berman said. “We also like to speak with neighbors to find out what it’s like living next to the ‘murder home.’ When we hear that neighbors literally avoid walking by a home or that kids are scared to play near the ‘murder house,’ we...
- 8/20/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Drop Dead Diva creator/executive producer Josh Berman is taking a different, gender-related spin on the body-swap genre with Drop Dead Dave, an hourlong series in development at CBS. A reboot of the hit Lifetime dramedy with all new characters, Drop Dead Dave hails from Berman’s Osprey Productions, former Drop Dead Diva director-producer Jamie Babbit and Drop Dead Diva studio Sony Pictures Television, where Osprey Prods. has an overall deal.
In Drop Dead Dave, written by Berman and to be directed by Babbit, when shallow, entitled, Gen Z lawyer Dave dies in a freak accident, his soul is transferred into the body of Rita, a successful but complicated Gen X attorney, forcing Dave to live as a woman and navigate an entirely new perspective on life, love and identity.
Drop Dead Diva, which ran on Lifetime for six seasons from 2008-14, followed the story of shallow model Deb,...
In Drop Dead Dave, written by Berman and to be directed by Babbit, when shallow, entitled, Gen Z lawyer Dave dies in a freak accident, his soul is transferred into the body of Rita, a successful but complicated Gen X attorney, forcing Dave to live as a woman and navigate an entirely new perspective on life, love and identity.
Drop Dead Diva, which ran on Lifetime for six seasons from 2008-14, followed the story of shallow model Deb,...
- 9/15/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with stock uptick. In its biggest original programming foray to date, Roku has bought exclusive global distribution rights to the portfolio of Quibi, the recently shuttered mobile-only streaming venture fronted by Jeffrey Katzenberg.
The acquisition covers most of the Quibi library, but some daily news shows are not part of the package. A key draw for Roku is the talent, a roster including Idris Elba, Kevin Hart, Liam Hemsworth, Anna Kendrick, Nicole Richie, Chrissy Teigen and Lena Waithe. The lineup includes titles like Most Dangerous Game, Dummy and Murder House Flip.
Financial terms were not disclosed, though the valuation is understood to be less than $100 million, according to insiders. Roku shares rose 5% to $398.60 on the news. At one point early in the trading day, they reached $402.81, an all-time high.
In an interview with Deadline, Roku VP of Programming Rob Holmes told Deadline that the unusual rights flexibility offered by Quibi will stay in place,...
The acquisition covers most of the Quibi library, but some daily news shows are not part of the package. A key draw for Roku is the talent, a roster including Idris Elba, Kevin Hart, Liam Hemsworth, Anna Kendrick, Nicole Richie, Chrissy Teigen and Lena Waithe. The lineup includes titles like Most Dangerous Game, Dummy and Murder House Flip.
Financial terms were not disclosed, though the valuation is understood to be less than $100 million, according to insiders. Roku shares rose 5% to $398.60 on the news. At one point early in the trading day, they reached $402.81, an all-time high.
In an interview with Deadline, Roku VP of Programming Rob Holmes told Deadline that the unusual rights flexibility offered by Quibi will stay in place,...
- 1/8/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s official: Quibi’s pricey programming slate will live on at Roku.
As previously reported, Roku has acquired exclusive global rights to 75 of the now-defunct streaming service’s shows in a deal that The Wall Street Journal says was priced at "significantly less" than $100 million. The content will arrive on Roku's in-house Roku Channel later this year.
Deadline notes that the acquisition marks Roku’s biggest move yet into original programming, and comprises most of Quibi’s library -- including the Liam Hemsworth-starring Most Dangerous Game and horror home improvement series Murder House Flip -- aside from select daily news shows. As negotiated by Quibi, rights for the shows will revert back to producers after seven years even after they transition to Roku. Quibi’s infrastructure and technology are not a part of the deal.
Programming will be available for free and distributed with ads on the Roku...
As previously reported, Roku has acquired exclusive global rights to 75 of the now-defunct streaming service’s shows in a deal that The Wall Street Journal says was priced at "significantly less" than $100 million. The content will arrive on Roku's in-house Roku Channel later this year.
Deadline notes that the acquisition marks Roku’s biggest move yet into original programming, and comprises most of Quibi’s library -- including the Liam Hemsworth-starring Most Dangerous Game and horror home improvement series Murder House Flip -- aside from select daily news shows. As negotiated by Quibi, rights for the shows will revert back to producers after seven years even after they transition to Roku. Quibi’s infrastructure and technology are not a part of the deal.
Programming will be available for free and distributed with ads on the Roku...
- 1/8/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
With the debut of Quibi, the short form categories at the Emmys may never be the same. The launch of the mobile streaming service hasn’t exactly been smooth: There were early questions about its business plan and whether consumers would want to pay for such content when free platforms including YouTube exist, subscriptions have already been far below expectations and many of those free trial deals are now expiring.
But with Quibi’s sheer volume of content, its submissions for the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be vast across three short form genre categories, as well as in the short form actor and actress categories. It’s also making a play for the character voice-over performance and original music and lyrics fields.
Quibi brings big budgets and star power to the short form comedy or drama category, including the comedy “Dummy,” starring Anna Kendrick as a woman who...
But with Quibi’s sheer volume of content, its submissions for the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be vast across three short form genre categories, as well as in the short form actor and actress categories. It’s also making a play for the character voice-over performance and original music and lyrics fields.
Quibi brings big budgets and star power to the short form comedy or drama category, including the comedy “Dummy,” starring Anna Kendrick as a woman who...
- 7/10/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Quibi – allegedly pronounced “kwibby” – is the latest service to enter the streaming game, and its strategy is unique. The streamer’s mobile-only content is designed to be consumed in small chunks, or “quick bites,” but unlike its competitors such as YouTube, the shows on Quibi have big name stars and production values similar to what you’d find on a major network. Creators Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman are betting that in our modern society of short attention spans there is an audience for well-crafted entertainment that can be watched quickly while on the go. Interested in giving it a try? We’ve got a list of Quibi shows that we’re most excited about.
15. Chrissy’s Court
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It’s Judge Judy, except the judge is model and Twitter personality Chrissy Teigen. Who doesn’t want to watch John Legend’s spouse give legally binding judgements to petty small claims cases?...
15. Chrissy’s Court
Available Now
It’s Judge Judy, except the judge is model and Twitter personality Chrissy Teigen. Who doesn’t want to watch John Legend’s spouse give legally binding judgements to petty small claims cases?...
- 6/25/2020
- by Zach Moore and Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Josh Berman is extending his long tenure at Sony Pictures Television with a fifth consecutive overall deal. The new five-year pact will keep Berman and his Osprey Productions at Sony until 2025.
Under the new deal, Berman is bringing in former Warner Bros. TV executive Jennifer Robinson to co-run Osprey with him. Robinson served as VP Drama Development at Wbtv where she worked on developing such series as Manifest (NBC), Prodigal Son (Fox), Riverdale (The CW), The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix) and the Veronica Mars reboot at Hulu. Additionally, junior Osprey executive Alec Durkheimer has been promoted to Director of Development and Production.
During the past 12 years at Sony, Berman created the hit dramedy, Drop Dead Diva, which aired on Lifetime for six seasons and remains one of Sony’s top-streamed TV titles to date. He also co-created The Mob Doctor for Fox, Notorious for ABC, and Murder House Flip for Quibi,...
Under the new deal, Berman is bringing in former Warner Bros. TV executive Jennifer Robinson to co-run Osprey with him. Robinson served as VP Drama Development at Wbtv where she worked on developing such series as Manifest (NBC), Prodigal Son (Fox), Riverdale (The CW), The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix) and the Veronica Mars reboot at Hulu. Additionally, junior Osprey executive Alec Durkheimer has been promoted to Director of Development and Production.
During the past 12 years at Sony, Berman created the hit dramedy, Drop Dead Diva, which aired on Lifetime for six seasons and remains one of Sony’s top-streamed TV titles to date. He also co-created The Mob Doctor for Fox, Notorious for ABC, and Murder House Flip for Quibi,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Quibi has picked up a second season of Murder House Flip, its true crime meets home renovation series, from Josh Berman (CSI), Chris King (Penny Dreadful), author Katherine Ramsland and Sony Pictures TV.
Hosted by designers Mikel Welch and Joelle Uzyel, Murder House Flip is an unconventional show that takes on the country’s most infamous homes: the ones known for mysterious murders committed behind their walls. Homeowners turn to high-end renovation experts, Welch and Uzyel, to remove the stains of the past and take these homes from morbid to marvelous.
“Thank you all for your making Murder House Flip a success! I can’t wait for a bigger and better season of spooky renovations and telling it like it is!” said Welch.
“We are so grateful to everyone who responded to our show. I can’t wait to get some incredible new renovations underway. Looking forward to changing...
Hosted by designers Mikel Welch and Joelle Uzyel, Murder House Flip is an unconventional show that takes on the country’s most infamous homes: the ones known for mysterious murders committed behind their walls. Homeowners turn to high-end renovation experts, Welch and Uzyel, to remove the stains of the past and take these homes from morbid to marvelous.
“Thank you all for your making Murder House Flip a success! I can’t wait for a bigger and better season of spooky renovations and telling it like it is!” said Welch.
“We are so grateful to everyone who responded to our show. I can’t wait to get some incredible new renovations underway. Looking forward to changing...
- 6/17/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Writer-producer Josh Berman has signed a first-look deal with Turner Publishing’s recently launched Keylight Books. Under the pact, Berman’s Sony Pictures TV-based Osprey Productions will have an exclusive window of all titles released under the Keylight Books imprint, which is specifically geared towards properties which translate into film and television.
Turner Publishing Company recently announced the launch of the new Keylight Books imprint with publisher Todd Bottorff. “Turner’s focus has always been to bring quality books to readers and to help our books and authors find as many new opportunities as possible—we think this new imprint and partnerships like the one with Josh Berman will help get these amazing stories out there in an even more meaningful way,” the company said in a statement.
Under the direction of Stephanie Beard, Executive Editor at Turner Publishing Company and in partnership with Carey Nelson Burch, Owner of My Own Shingle,...
Turner Publishing Company recently announced the launch of the new Keylight Books imprint with publisher Todd Bottorff. “Turner’s focus has always been to bring quality books to readers and to help our books and authors find as many new opportunities as possible—we think this new imprint and partnerships like the one with Josh Berman will help get these amazing stories out there in an even more meaningful way,” the company said in a statement.
Under the direction of Stephanie Beard, Executive Editor at Turner Publishing Company and in partnership with Carey Nelson Burch, Owner of My Own Shingle,...
- 5/20/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Mikel Welch has spent most of his career behind the scenes, and he’s totally fine with that. The talented set and interior designer has set the stage for some of your favorite shows. He worked on the set of the Steve Harvey, the day time talk show as well as Hgtv’s popular show, Trading Spaces. Welch is now back on TV as a cast member on the Quibi series, Murder House Flip which will focus on making renovations to homes where crimes have been committed. With that being said, 2020 is already shaping up to be a big year for
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Mikel Welch...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Mikel Welch...
- 4/8/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Joelle Uzyel may not be a name you’re familiar with, but that is about to change thanks to the new Quibi show, Murder House Flip. As the name suggests, the show will features renovations on homes where murders were committed. As one of the designers on the show, Joelle Uzyel will be tasked with taking these homes from brutal to beautiful. However, since Uzyel doesn’t have any previous TV experience, many viewers may be curious to learn more about the talented designer. Continue reading for 10 things you didn’t know about Joelle Uzyel. 1. She Lives In L.A. Joelle Uzyel
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Joelle Uzyel...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Joelle Uzyel...
- 4/8/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Are you a fan of true crime and home design? I’ve got some good news. There’s finally a show that’s just for you. Quibi’s new series, Murder House Flip, is putting a very creepy twist on the typical home remodeling show. Murder House Flip will feature properties where horrendous crimes have taken place. Due to their horrid histories, the homes were sold for far less than their market value. Although the new owners got a good deal, they’re ready to work with the cast of Murder House Flip to breathe some new life into the space. Designers Mikel Welch and
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Murder House Flip...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Murder House Flip...
- 4/8/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
The dustbin of corporate history is littered with product launches that failed due to bad timing — innovations that either came along too soon (the Apple Newton), or alongside a similar one that more successfully captured the public imagination (Betamax losing out to VHS). And, of course, there are plenty of products that just failed because they deserved to.
With today’s launch of Quibi, no one can dispute how awful the timing is. The venture, backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman with a reported $1.75 billion war chest, offers streaming...
With today’s launch of Quibi, no one can dispute how awful the timing is. The venture, backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman with a reported $1.75 billion war chest, offers streaming...
- 4/6/2020
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings.
With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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- 4/4/2020
- TVLine.com
Everyone is doing their part to stay in and stop the spread, right? Right? Good. Your reward is a pretty epic slate of new titles coming to various streaming services for the weekend. The only supplies you’ll need to horde are buttered popcorn.
We’ll start with Netflix, which has the action flicks covered. The Matrix, Lethal Weapon, and Minority Report all hit the service on April 1. We promise there is no misinformation campaign here: The Social Network also dropped on Netflix April 1. The David Fincher classic was the ninth best film of the 2010s, according to our 100 best films of the decade list.
Other new titles on the service include The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll, and the new Ed Helms and Taraji P. Henson comedy Coffee & Kareem. If you’re looking for a new comedy TV series to binge,...
We’ll start with Netflix, which has the action flicks covered. The Matrix, Lethal Weapon, and Minority Report all hit the service on April 1. We promise there is no misinformation campaign here: The Social Network also dropped on Netflix April 1. The David Fincher classic was the ninth best film of the 2010s, according to our 100 best films of the decade list.
Other new titles on the service include The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll, and the new Ed Helms and Taraji P. Henson comedy Coffee & Kareem. If you’re looking for a new comedy TV series to binge,...
- 4/3/2020
- by Chris Longo
- Den of Geek
Check back for updates … The 2019-20 TV season has been shaken up by the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down all production, cut short current seasons and delayed new ones. Mandated to remain indoors, a larger-than-usual viewing public is turning to the small screen for entertainment and escapism amid the health crisis.
For those waiting for something new on those screens, here’s our annual list of spring premiere dates for new and returning series. It covers more than 150 broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting between April 1 and May 31 in all dayparts. It does not include movies or specials.
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Shows whose premieres have been delayed amid the Covid-19 crisis...
For those waiting for something new on those screens, here’s our annual list of spring premiere dates for new and returning series. It covers more than 150 broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting between April 1 and May 31 in all dayparts. It does not include movies or specials.
More from DeadlineTV Shows That Have Halted Or Delayed Production Amid Coronavirus OutbreakChristopher Meloni As 'Svu' Character Elliot Stabler To Headline New Dick Wolf Drama Series For NBCHomebound Stephen Colbert Takes On Donald Trump's Hospital-Hoarding Claims In 'Late Show' Return
Shows whose premieres have been delayed amid the Covid-19 crisis...
- 3/31/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Quibi will be the next streaming service to enter the game next month, when it finally launches to the public on April 6. With 51 series, including four original scripted projects, Quibi will have one of the largest libraries of original content out of all the recent streaming services to debut in the next few months.
The company says it will premiere 175 original shows and 8,500 short-form episodes — dubbed “quick bites” — within its first year, with the content divided into three categories:
1. Movies in Chapters: Big stories told in chapters that are 7 to 10 minutes in length.
2. Unscripted and Docs: This episodic category is food, fashion, travel, animals, cars, builds, music, sports, comedy, talk, variety, documentaries and more. All with episodes in 10 minutes or less.
3. Daily Essentials: Curated daily into 5-6 minute quick bites of news, entertainment and inspiration.
Also Read: Quibi Raises Another $750 Million a Month Before Launch
Among the...
The company says it will premiere 175 original shows and 8,500 short-form episodes — dubbed “quick bites” — within its first year, with the content divided into three categories:
1. Movies in Chapters: Big stories told in chapters that are 7 to 10 minutes in length.
2. Unscripted and Docs: This episodic category is food, fashion, travel, animals, cars, builds, music, sports, comedy, talk, variety, documentaries and more. All with episodes in 10 minutes or less.
3. Daily Essentials: Curated daily into 5-6 minute quick bites of news, entertainment and inspiration.
Also Read: Quibi Raises Another $750 Million a Month Before Launch
Among the...
- 3/6/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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