Romesh Ranganathan, the British comedian behind Showtime’s Just Another Immigrant, has struck a first-look script deal with Sky Studios.
The comedian and his production partner Benjamin Green, who run production company Ranga Bee, are developing new projects with the Comcast-backed broadcaster.
This comes after the launch of the second season of Sky comedy The Reluctant Landlord, a semi-autobiographical sitcom created by and starring Ranganathan, in which he inherits a pub that he doesn’t really want. The comedian has also developed Romesh Presents, a series of ten shorts for new and emerging comedy talent on Sky One, and is a regular panellist on Sky One’s A League of Their Own.
The development funding will allow Ranga Bee to attract talent to work on the projects, which will be exec produced by Jon Mountague, Director of Comedy at Sky Studios. Any projects out of the deal will be distributed by NBCUniversal Global Distribution.
The comedian and his production partner Benjamin Green, who run production company Ranga Bee, are developing new projects with the Comcast-backed broadcaster.
This comes after the launch of the second season of Sky comedy The Reluctant Landlord, a semi-autobiographical sitcom created by and starring Ranganathan, in which he inherits a pub that he doesn’t really want. The comedian has also developed Romesh Presents, a series of ten shorts for new and emerging comedy talent on Sky One, and is a regular panellist on Sky One’s A League of Their Own.
The development funding will allow Ranga Bee to attract talent to work on the projects, which will be exec produced by Jon Mountague, Director of Comedy at Sky Studios. Any projects out of the deal will be distributed by NBCUniversal Global Distribution.
- 2/3/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Longtime CBS executive Scott Koondel is transitioning from his role as chief corporate content licensing officer to heading his own production-distribution venture in partnership with CBS Corp.
The agreement calls for Koondel to package and produce new programming for broadcast, cable and streaming outlets on a first-look basis with CBS and affiliated companies. It also gives Koondel the flexibility to pursue entrepreneurial ventures outside of the CBS umbrella, and to serve as a consultant to outside media companies on a range of production, licensing and distribution matters.
Koondel will be based at CBS Studio Center. The deal was hammered out by Koondel and Joe Ianniello, CBS’ president and acting CEO.
“I am proud of what we have been able to achieve during my 25 years at CBS and Paramount,” said Koondel. “As I look to the future, I am excited to have the opportunity to pursue something more entrepreneurial, with the...
The agreement calls for Koondel to package and produce new programming for broadcast, cable and streaming outlets on a first-look basis with CBS and affiliated companies. It also gives Koondel the flexibility to pursue entrepreneurial ventures outside of the CBS umbrella, and to serve as a consultant to outside media companies on a range of production, licensing and distribution matters.
Koondel will be based at CBS Studio Center. The deal was hammered out by Koondel and Joe Ianniello, CBS’ president and acting CEO.
“I am proud of what we have been able to achieve during my 25 years at CBS and Paramount,” said Koondel. “As I look to the future, I am excited to have the opportunity to pursue something more entrepreneurial, with the...
- 10/29/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Scott Koondel, a 25-year CBS-Paramount veteran, is stepping down as Evp and Chief Corporate Content Licensing Officer for CBS Corp. He plans to launch an independent production and distribution company that will be based at CBS Studio Center in Studio City under a first-look arrangement with CBS.
Koondel will transition in December to the new venture, which will package, produce and license programming for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. He will also advise media companies on M&A initiatives and business strategies for licensing to MVPDs and direct-to-consumer services.
Koondel has served as Chief Corporate Content Licensing Officer for CBS Corp. since 2012, reporting to current CBS President and Acting CEO Joseph Ianniello in his previous role as Evp and CFO, CBS Corp. The news of his exit from the executive ranks comes a week after CBS announced that 30-year veteran Paul Franklin would step down as president of CBS...
Koondel will transition in December to the new venture, which will package, produce and license programming for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. He will also advise media companies on M&A initiatives and business strategies for licensing to MVPDs and direct-to-consumer services.
Koondel has served as Chief Corporate Content Licensing Officer for CBS Corp. since 2012, reporting to current CBS President and Acting CEO Joseph Ianniello in his previous role as Evp and CFO, CBS Corp. The news of his exit from the executive ranks comes a week after CBS announced that 30-year veteran Paul Franklin would step down as president of CBS...
- 10/29/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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