Nick Viall is teaming up with the ultimate matchmaker, Patti Stanger. The pair will work together in CW’s upcoming unscripted series, “Patti Stanger: The Matchmaker,” Variety has exclusively learned. The show will premiere on April 11 at 8 p.m. Et.
Viall, who got his start on “The Bachelorette” twice before leading his own season of “The Bachelor,” is now the host “The Viall Files” podcast and a relationship expert. On the series, he will “offer his best tips and tricks in dating as the duo tackles their most challenging clients yet.”
In a statement, Stanger said, “I get a partner with great understanding of relationships, the following of Bachelor Nation and well… he’s easy on the eyes. Quite the package.”
The series will follow Stanger as she helps singles find love while teaching them “the real tools and rules to become the most eligible versions of themselves.”
Per the official logline,...
Viall, who got his start on “The Bachelorette” twice before leading his own season of “The Bachelor,” is now the host “The Viall Files” podcast and a relationship expert. On the series, he will “offer his best tips and tricks in dating as the duo tackles their most challenging clients yet.”
In a statement, Stanger said, “I get a partner with great understanding of relationships, the following of Bachelor Nation and well… he’s easy on the eyes. Quite the package.”
The series will follow Stanger as she helps singles find love while teaching them “the real tools and rules to become the most eligible versions of themselves.”
Per the official logline,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Image Source: Mykeila White
Amanda Scott is quite familiar with the art of pivoting, considering how much her life has changed over the past year. Back in August 2022, the "Sweet Life: Los Angeles" star happily celebrated the return of her Issa Rae-produced reality series - which followed an ambitious group of Black 20-somethings living in South LA - for its second season. However, something felt off. "If you go back and look, we didn't have a ton of promo for season two," Scott tells Popsugar. "So that already was like, 'What are y'all doing?'"
Then came the show's cancellation by Max (formerly HBO Max) in December. Scott says she and her castmates - Jerrold Smith II, Cheryl Des Vignes, Rob Lee, Briana Jones, Rebecca Magett, Tylynn Burns, Jaylenn Hart, P'Jae Compton, and Myami Woods - were all sad to hear the news because "we were just finding our footing.
Amanda Scott is quite familiar with the art of pivoting, considering how much her life has changed over the past year. Back in August 2022, the "Sweet Life: Los Angeles" star happily celebrated the return of her Issa Rae-produced reality series - which followed an ambitious group of Black 20-somethings living in South LA - for its second season. However, something felt off. "If you go back and look, we didn't have a ton of promo for season two," Scott tells Popsugar. "So that already was like, 'What are y'all doing?'"
Then came the show's cancellation by Max (formerly HBO Max) in December. Scott says she and her castmates - Jerrold Smith II, Cheryl Des Vignes, Rob Lee, Briana Jones, Rebecca Magett, Tylynn Burns, Jaylenn Hart, P'Jae Compton, and Myami Woods - were all sad to hear the news because "we were just finding our footing.
- 9/25/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Patti Stanger has signed with Independent Artist Group (Iag) for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be managed by Rob Lee of Mainstay Entertainment and is also repped by Darin Frank of Sloane Offer.
Stanger was the star and executive producer of the hit Bravo series “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” which aired on the cabler for eight seasons between 2008 and 2015. Stanger is a third generation matchmaker and has authored multiple books such as ““Become Your Own Matchmaker,” “Raise Your Desirability Factor,” “Find Your Match” and “Seal the Deal.” She has also been a featured columnist for People and Star.
She has made appearances on shows like “Dr. Phil,” “The Real,” “The View,” “The Doctor Oz Show,” “Steve Harvey,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” She has even branched out into television acting with roles on “Drop Dead Diva” and “Days of Our Lives.”
Stanger is also active as a producer.
Stanger was the star and executive producer of the hit Bravo series “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” which aired on the cabler for eight seasons between 2008 and 2015. Stanger is a third generation matchmaker and has authored multiple books such as ““Become Your Own Matchmaker,” “Raise Your Desirability Factor,” “Find Your Match” and “Seal the Deal.” She has also been a featured columnist for People and Star.
She has made appearances on shows like “Dr. Phil,” “The Real,” “The View,” “The Doctor Oz Show,” “Steve Harvey,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” She has even branched out into television acting with roles on “Drop Dead Diva” and “Days of Our Lives.”
Stanger is also active as a producer.
- 8/23/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Though the CW is beginning to pivot much more heavily to reality fare, with “All American” as the only original scripted series on its fall 2023 lineup, the network has added three new scripted projects to its slate for 2024: “Joan,” “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” and “The Swarm.” Additionally, 2024 will see the premieres of unscripted series “Patti Stanger: Millionaire Matchmaking,” “The Force” and “The Great American Bakeover” (all working titles).
All newly announced series are currently in production.
“Joan” stars Sophie Turner (“Game of Thrones”) as Joan Hannington, the notorious real-life jewel thief. Set in 1980s London, the series sees Joan as a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, while trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to adopt new identities and embark on a high-stakes journey to create a new life for herself and Kelly.
All newly announced series are currently in production.
“Joan” stars Sophie Turner (“Game of Thrones”) as Joan Hannington, the notorious real-life jewel thief. Set in 1980s London, the series sees Joan as a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, while trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to adopt new identities and embark on a high-stakes journey to create a new life for herself and Kelly.
- 5/18/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
The CW revealed three more unscripted series after presenting its fall schedule.
The network has ordered The Great American Bakeover (w/t), which marks the first order for former HBO Max reality chief Jen O’Connell’s Velvet Hammer banner, The Force from Jersey Shore creator SallyAnn Salsano, and Patti Stanger: Millionaire Matchmaking (w/t).
It comes after programming chief Brad Schwartz revealed that it was in production on 15 unscripted series and in development with at least ten more.
Related: The CW Fall 2023 Schedule
The Great American Bakeover follows struggling bakeries all over the country that are having a tough time keeping their doors open. Baker Nancy Birtwhistle is traveling to each small-town storefront to give them a much-needed bakeover to save them from bakeruptcy. O’Connell and Velvet Hammer Co-CEO Rebecca Quinn serve as executive producers.
Related: The CW “No Longer Built For The Benefit Of Studios” Says Brad Schwartz...
The network has ordered The Great American Bakeover (w/t), which marks the first order for former HBO Max reality chief Jen O’Connell’s Velvet Hammer banner, The Force from Jersey Shore creator SallyAnn Salsano, and Patti Stanger: Millionaire Matchmaking (w/t).
It comes after programming chief Brad Schwartz revealed that it was in production on 15 unscripted series and in development with at least ten more.
Related: The CW Fall 2023 Schedule
The Great American Bakeover follows struggling bakeries all over the country that are having a tough time keeping their doors open. Baker Nancy Birtwhistle is traveling to each small-town storefront to give them a much-needed bakeover to save them from bakeruptcy. O’Connell and Velvet Hammer Co-CEO Rebecca Quinn serve as executive producers.
Related: The CW “No Longer Built For The Benefit Of Studios” Says Brad Schwartz...
- 5/18/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max continues to clean house. The streaming service has cancelled the Sweet Life: Los Angeles reality series, so there won't be a third season. The second season concluded in August.
Created by Issa Rae, the Sweet Life: Los Angeles series launched in August 2021. The coming-of-age TV show follows a group of long-time twenty-something friends in South Los Angeles as they navigate the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives. Cast members have included Amanda Scott, Briana Jones, Cheryl Des Vignes, Jaylenn Hart, Jerrold Smith II, Jordan Bentley, P'Jae Compton, Rebecca Magett, Rob Lee, and Tylynn Burns.Read More…...
Created by Issa Rae, the Sweet Life: Los Angeles series launched in August 2021. The coming-of-age TV show follows a group of long-time twenty-something friends in South Los Angeles as they navigate the ups and downs of their personal and professional lives. Cast members have included Amanda Scott, Briana Jones, Cheryl Des Vignes, Jaylenn Hart, Jerrold Smith II, Jordan Bentley, P'Jae Compton, Rebecca Magett, Rob Lee, and Tylynn Burns.Read More…...
- 12/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Reality shows under the Max Originals banner continue to slim down as Sweet Life: Los Angeles has been canceled at HBO Max after two seasons. The Issa Rae-produced series will not be moving forward with a third season, Deadline has confirmed.
News of Sweet Life’s demise comes as Legendary was canceled after three seasons and FBoy Island was dumped after two seasons.
HBO Max described Sweet Life: Los Angeles as a unique look at what it means to be young, Black, ambitious, and in constant pursuit of one’s dreams. Exploring themes of loyalty, legacy and love, this coming-of-age series follows a group of longtime friends in South Los Angeles as they navigate the relatable, chaotic mid-20s moments at the quarter-life mark and propel each other into adulthood success.
The show starred Amanda Scott, Briana Jones, Cheryl Des Vignes, Jerrold Smith II, Jordan Bentley, P’Jae Compton, Tylynn Burns,...
News of Sweet Life’s demise comes as Legendary was canceled after three seasons and FBoy Island was dumped after two seasons.
HBO Max described Sweet Life: Los Angeles as a unique look at what it means to be young, Black, ambitious, and in constant pursuit of one’s dreams. Exploring themes of loyalty, legacy and love, this coming-of-age series follows a group of longtime friends in South Los Angeles as they navigate the relatable, chaotic mid-20s moments at the quarter-life mark and propel each other into adulthood success.
The show starred Amanda Scott, Briana Jones, Cheryl Des Vignes, Jerrold Smith II, Jordan Bentley, P’Jae Compton, Tylynn Burns,...
- 12/7/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
"Sweet Life: Los Angeles" is back for season two, and our favorite LA besties have a whole lot more in store for us. The unscripted Issa Rae-produced series - centered on an ambitious group of Black 20-somethings living in South LA - returns for another summer premiere on Aug. 4, but much has changed for the crew since they made their TV debuts last year.
"What I really love about this show, and Issa for giving us this opportunity, is that it's opened up [the door] for so much more."
Obviously, the cast members - which include Jerrold Smith II, Cheryl Des Vignes, Amanda Scott, Rob Lee, Briana Jones, Rebecca Magett, Tylynn Burns, Jaylenn Hart, and P'Jae Compton - are getting recognized Irl in their hometown and beyond, but Smith II tells Popsugar that's just the tip of the iceberg. "It's been fun. I get recognized a lot in LA, everywhere," he says.
"What I really love about this show, and Issa for giving us this opportunity, is that it's opened up [the door] for so much more."
Obviously, the cast members - which include Jerrold Smith II, Cheryl Des Vignes, Amanda Scott, Rob Lee, Briana Jones, Rebecca Magett, Tylynn Burns, Jaylenn Hart, and P'Jae Compton - are getting recognized Irl in their hometown and beyond, but Smith II tells Popsugar that's just the tip of the iceberg. "It's been fun. I get recognized a lot in LA, everywhere," he says.
- 8/3/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” is set to premiere its third season on Friday, Aug. 12, on Netflix.
The coming-of-age comedy series will continue to follow Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and her ongoing struggles as she navigates high school. This season, Devi and Paxton (Darren Barnet) are officially an item, but the couple is expected to face some serious ups and downs as potential suitors for Devi — along with Devi’s own insecurities about their romance — interfere with their relationship.
Season 3 of “Never Have I Ever” will also introduce two new characters: Parker, played by Deacon Phillippe, and Addison, played by Terry Hu.
Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher executive produce the series, with Fisher also serving as co-creator, showrunner and writer. “Never Have I Ever” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and executive produced by 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein and David Miner.
The coming-of-age comedy series will continue to follow Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and her ongoing struggles as she navigates high school. This season, Devi and Paxton (Darren Barnet) are officially an item, but the couple is expected to face some serious ups and downs as potential suitors for Devi — along with Devi’s own insecurities about their romance — interfere with their relationship.
Season 3 of “Never Have I Ever” will also introduce two new characters: Parker, played by Deacon Phillippe, and Addison, played by Terry Hu.
Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher executive produce the series, with Fisher also serving as co-creator, showrunner and writer. “Never Have I Ever” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and executive produced by 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein and David Miner.
- 7/27/2022
- by Carson Burton, EJ Panaligan, Michaela Zee and Sofia Behzadi
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Mainstay Entertainment has promoted literary manager and producer Tim Honigman to partner. He joins the company’s founding partners Norman Aladjem, Ray Moheet, Derek Van Pelt and Rob Lee.
Honigman has been an executive at Mainstay since its formation in 2017 and has spearheaded the expansion of the company’s literary division. He is credited with broadening the company’s producing slate to encompass prestige series, creator-driven half hours, and studio features, as well as in setting up and selling numerous television shows for clients.
“Tim has been a superstar at our company from the very beginning,” said Mainstay CEO Norm Aladjem. “In addition to his strategic work with our clients, he has identified and is helping to architect the careers of the next generation of writer/creators whose unique and diverse voices are making a difference in our industry and in the world. We are honored to have Tim join our partnership ranks.
Honigman has been an executive at Mainstay since its formation in 2017 and has spearheaded the expansion of the company’s literary division. He is credited with broadening the company’s producing slate to encompass prestige series, creator-driven half hours, and studio features, as well as in setting up and selling numerous television shows for clients.
“Tim has been a superstar at our company from the very beginning,” said Mainstay CEO Norm Aladjem. “In addition to his strategic work with our clients, he has identified and is helping to architect the careers of the next generation of writer/creators whose unique and diverse voices are making a difference in our industry and in the world. We are honored to have Tim join our partnership ranks.
- 1/14/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sanaz Yamin is moving from management into production.
Yamin, who was a partner at management company Mainstay Entertainment, which represents Trevor Noah, has been named as President of The Daily Show host’s production company Day Zero Productions.
Yamin’s appointment comes after Haroon Saleem, who was President of Production at Day Zero, left the company, as revealed by Deadline, last month.
It’s one of a number of personnel moves at Noah’s firm, after former Marvel TV exec Devon Quinn joined as SVP of Television to oversee live-action and animated TV development and production. Quinn, as well as VP, Development Ashley Dizon report to Yamin.
Yamin is an executive producer on the movie adaptation of Noah’s autobiography Born a Crime as well as the reboot of classic The President’s Analyst, both in development at Paramount. Other producing credits include the Emmy nominated Kid Of The Year special,...
Yamin, who was a partner at management company Mainstay Entertainment, which represents Trevor Noah, has been named as President of The Daily Show host’s production company Day Zero Productions.
Yamin’s appointment comes after Haroon Saleem, who was President of Production at Day Zero, left the company, as revealed by Deadline, last month.
It’s one of a number of personnel moves at Noah’s firm, after former Marvel TV exec Devon Quinn joined as SVP of Television to oversee live-action and animated TV development and production. Quinn, as well as VP, Development Ashley Dizon report to Yamin.
Yamin is an executive producer on the movie adaptation of Noah’s autobiography Born a Crime as well as the reboot of classic The President’s Analyst, both in development at Paramount. Other producing credits include the Emmy nominated Kid Of The Year special,...
- 10/14/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Senior UTA talent and packaging agent Rob Lee is segueing to the talent management side of the business. Lee is joining Mainstay Entertainment’s founding partners, Norman Aladjem, Ray Moheet, Derek Van Pelt and Sanaz Yamin, as a partner. Lee already shares several clients with Mainstay including creator Dan Patterson and eight-time Grammy winner Philip Lawrence (Come Dance With Me).
During his career Lee has represented many prominent names in the industry, most recently Tyra Banks, Eugenio Derbez, and Jon Taffer, among others. He also represents several U.S. and international production companies, documentary filmmakers and showrunners.
Lee recently initiated and packaged the HBO hit series House Of Ho, the new CBS primetime series House Calls with Dr. Phil, and the international hit series De Viaje Con Los Derbez among others. Lee, a seasoned television executive is also an award-winning producer whose credits include Enslaved with Sam Jackson, Americas Best Dance Crew, Millionaire Matchmaker, the feature film Crossroads starring Britney Spears and the miniseries Dean Koontz’s Mr. Murder.
Said Lee, “After many productive and wonderful years wearing various hats in this business, including my most recent and rewarding experience at UTA, I can honestly say that joining Mainstay feels like coming home. I can continue to represent great talent and also make a more significant creative contribution. I’m honored to be joining such an expert and dedicated group who are working with some of the industry’s most talented and respected artists”.
Mainstay CEO Norman Aladjem stated, “Rob and I have been good friends forever and I’ve always admired his passion, creative spirit, and expertise across the entire entertainment landscape. Not only will Rob help augment both our management business and our production arm, but as a human being he’s a perfect fit for our company culture.”
David Kirsch and Geoff Suddleson, UTA Partners and Co-Heads of Unscripted Television, said “Rob has played an integral role on our team at UTA, and we value everything he has contributed to help grow our department. We look forward to working with him in his new capacity.”
Mainstay Entertainment represents clients including Lupita Nyong’o, Trevor Noah, Katherine Heigl, Aaron McGruder, Jennette McCurdy, Maz Jobrani, Roy Wood, Jr., and Emmy nominated director David Paul Meyer.
On the feature film production side, Mainstay most recently produced the independent feature film Before I Go written and directed by Eric Schaeffer and starring Annabella Sciorra and Robert Klein, currently in release, as well as A Simple Wedding, starring Tara Grammy, Rita Wilson and Academy Award nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo, which premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Among the Mainstay features in development are the film adaptation at Paramount of Trevor Noah’s bestselling memoir Born a Crime with Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o set to star in and produce and Liesl Tommy attached to direct, and the vampire Western Sun Always Sets in the West with Danny McBride and Rough House Pictures at Lionsgate.
On the television side, Mainstay most recently produced the Emmy nominated Kid of the Year for Nickelodeon and Time Studios, and a number of comedy specials for Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr., Maz Jobrani and Josh Johnson. Mainstay also produced Black Jesus from creator Aaron McGruder and is currently in production on the reboot of The Boondocks.
During his career Lee has represented many prominent names in the industry, most recently Tyra Banks, Eugenio Derbez, and Jon Taffer, among others. He also represents several U.S. and international production companies, documentary filmmakers and showrunners.
Lee recently initiated and packaged the HBO hit series House Of Ho, the new CBS primetime series House Calls with Dr. Phil, and the international hit series De Viaje Con Los Derbez among others. Lee, a seasoned television executive is also an award-winning producer whose credits include Enslaved with Sam Jackson, Americas Best Dance Crew, Millionaire Matchmaker, the feature film Crossroads starring Britney Spears and the miniseries Dean Koontz’s Mr. Murder.
Said Lee, “After many productive and wonderful years wearing various hats in this business, including my most recent and rewarding experience at UTA, I can honestly say that joining Mainstay feels like coming home. I can continue to represent great talent and also make a more significant creative contribution. I’m honored to be joining such an expert and dedicated group who are working with some of the industry’s most talented and respected artists”.
Mainstay CEO Norman Aladjem stated, “Rob and I have been good friends forever and I’ve always admired his passion, creative spirit, and expertise across the entire entertainment landscape. Not only will Rob help augment both our management business and our production arm, but as a human being he’s a perfect fit for our company culture.”
David Kirsch and Geoff Suddleson, UTA Partners and Co-Heads of Unscripted Television, said “Rob has played an integral role on our team at UTA, and we value everything he has contributed to help grow our department. We look forward to working with him in his new capacity.”
Mainstay Entertainment represents clients including Lupita Nyong’o, Trevor Noah, Katherine Heigl, Aaron McGruder, Jennette McCurdy, Maz Jobrani, Roy Wood, Jr., and Emmy nominated director David Paul Meyer.
On the feature film production side, Mainstay most recently produced the independent feature film Before I Go written and directed by Eric Schaeffer and starring Annabella Sciorra and Robert Klein, currently in release, as well as A Simple Wedding, starring Tara Grammy, Rita Wilson and Academy Award nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo, which premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Among the Mainstay features in development are the film adaptation at Paramount of Trevor Noah’s bestselling memoir Born a Crime with Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o set to star in and produce and Liesl Tommy attached to direct, and the vampire Western Sun Always Sets in the West with Danny McBride and Rough House Pictures at Lionsgate.
On the television side, Mainstay most recently produced the Emmy nominated Kid of the Year for Nickelodeon and Time Studios, and a number of comedy specials for Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr., Maz Jobrani and Josh Johnson. Mainstay also produced Black Jesus from creator Aaron McGruder and is currently in production on the reboot of The Boondocks.
- 8/19/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Samuel L. Jackson’s CBC/Epix slavery series Enslaved: The Lost History Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade has gone global after its premiere in the U.S. earlier this month.
Fremantle has sold the show to 130 territories, including Histoire TV (France), History (Germany), Movistar+ and Rtve (Spain), HBO Portugal (Portugal), BBC Earth (Poland), Discovery Film and Spektrum (Eastern Europe), Cosmote (Greece), BBC Persian (Mena), National Geographic (Latin America), M-Net and Cable & Wireless (Caribbean). The deals follows BBC Two picking up UK rights last month.
Enslaved sheds new light on 400 years of human trafficking after millions of Africans were shipped to the Americas by Western European slave traders. The show has used new diving technology to locate and examine sunken slave ships in the UK, the Caribbean and Florida, retrieving information and underwater artifacts that help reveal more about the transatlantic slave trade.
Enslaved is a Canada/UK...
Fremantle has sold the show to 130 territories, including Histoire TV (France), History (Germany), Movistar+ and Rtve (Spain), HBO Portugal (Portugal), BBC Earth (Poland), Discovery Film and Spektrum (Eastern Europe), Cosmote (Greece), BBC Persian (Mena), National Geographic (Latin America), M-Net and Cable & Wireless (Caribbean). The deals follows BBC Two picking up UK rights last month.
Enslaved sheds new light on 400 years of human trafficking after millions of Africans were shipped to the Americas by Western European slave traders. The show has used new diving technology to locate and examine sunken slave ships in the UK, the Caribbean and Florida, retrieving information and underwater artifacts that help reveal more about the transatlantic slave trade.
Enslaved is a Canada/UK...
- 9/28/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
BBC Two has picked up the UK rights to Samuel L. Jackson’s CBC/Epix slavery series Enslaved: The Lost History Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade from Fremantle.
Enslaved will air in the UK in a re-versioned, four-part series, which will shed new light on 400 years of human trafficking after millions of Africans were shipped to the Americas by Western European slave traders.
The show has used new diving technology to locate and examine sunken slave ships in the UK, the Caribbean and Florida, retrieving information and underwater artifacts that help reveal more about the transatlantic slave trade.
Each episode follows separate story lines: the location and investigation of sunken slave ships, and a historical analysis of the transatlantic slave trade led by Jackson, author Afua Hirsch and investigative journalist Simcha Jacobovici.
BBC Two controller Patrick Holland said: “I had the privilege to meet with Samuel L Jackson, Afua Hirsch...
Enslaved will air in the UK in a re-versioned, four-part series, which will shed new light on 400 years of human trafficking after millions of Africans were shipped to the Americas by Western European slave traders.
The show has used new diving technology to locate and examine sunken slave ships in the UK, the Caribbean and Florida, retrieving information and underwater artifacts that help reveal more about the transatlantic slave trade.
Each episode follows separate story lines: the location and investigation of sunken slave ships, and a historical analysis of the transatlantic slave trade led by Jackson, author Afua Hirsch and investigative journalist Simcha Jacobovici.
BBC Two controller Patrick Holland said: “I had the privilege to meet with Samuel L Jackson, Afua Hirsch...
- 8/21/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Epix has released the official trailer for “Enslaved,” an upcoming docuseries that will feature three storylines, including one that centers on Samuel L. Jackson’s journey to identify his ancestral tribe.
Here’s Epix’s synopsis for “Enslaved”: “Using new diving technology — such as advanced 3D mapping and ground-penetrating radar — to locate and examine sunken slave ships on three continents, the series reveals an entirely new perspective on the history of the transatlantic slave trade. The series also tracks the efforts of Diving With a Purpose, a collaborating organization with The National Association of Black Scuba Divers, as they search for and locate six slave ships that sank drowning the enslaved humans aboard. Featuring the most dives ever made on sunken slave ships, “Enslaved” also chronicles the first positive identification of a “Freedom Ship,” an American schooner that ferried African American runaways to Canada.”
Each episode follows three separate...
Here’s Epix’s synopsis for “Enslaved”: “Using new diving technology — such as advanced 3D mapping and ground-penetrating radar — to locate and examine sunken slave ships on three continents, the series reveals an entirely new perspective on the history of the transatlantic slave trade. The series also tracks the efforts of Diving With a Purpose, a collaborating organization with The National Association of Black Scuba Divers, as they search for and locate six slave ships that sank drowning the enslaved humans aboard. Featuring the most dives ever made on sunken slave ships, “Enslaved” also chronicles the first positive identification of a “Freedom Ship,” an American schooner that ferried African American runaways to Canada.”
Each episode follows three separate...
- 8/18/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Mexican mega-star Eugenio Derbez (Overboard) and his thespian family are the subjects of under-the-radar reality TV series De Viaje Con Los Derbez (Derbez Family Vacation).
The unscripted docu-comedy series, about a Derbez family vacation to Morocco, will launch in the U.S. and Puerto Rico on October 18 via Pantaya, Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media Group’s Spanish-language Svod service, and will stream internationally on Amazon Prime Video.
The half-hour Spanish-language episodes will see a camera crew follow the family on the surprise vacation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their adventures and escapades.
It will mark the first time the entire family of performers, who reach nearly 70M followers on social
media, will be seen together on TV. The star-studded family consists of Derbez’s wife/actress Alessandra Rosaldo, their daughter Aitana, Derbez’s older actor sons Vadhir and José Eduardo and actress daughter Aislinn Derbez (La Casa de Las Flores...
The unscripted docu-comedy series, about a Derbez family vacation to Morocco, will launch in the U.S. and Puerto Rico on October 18 via Pantaya, Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media Group’s Spanish-language Svod service, and will stream internationally on Amazon Prime Video.
The half-hour Spanish-language episodes will see a camera crew follow the family on the surprise vacation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their adventures and escapades.
It will mark the first time the entire family of performers, who reach nearly 70M followers on social
media, will be seen together on TV. The star-studded family consists of Derbez’s wife/actress Alessandra Rosaldo, their daughter Aitana, Derbez’s older actor sons Vadhir and José Eduardo and actress daughter Aislinn Derbez (La Casa de Las Flores...
- 9/16/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Fremantle has taken global rights to Enslaved, a six-part documentary series hosted by Samuel L. Jackson.
The series will chart the horror of slavery through underwater archaeology. Created by doc outfit Associated, the series is being timed to coincide with the 400-year anniversary since the first African was brought to the New World as a slave.
Journalist Simcha Jacobovici (The Naked Archaeologist) will helm the series which will retrace the harrowing sea voyage that brought millions of Africans, over hundreds of years, to a life of slavery. The doc and its host Jackson, who is a licensed diver, will go in search of the sunken slave ships that went down with their human cargo. The actor’s own ancestors came from Gabon in West Africa.
“For me, this is much more than a TV series,” said Jackson “For me, Enslaved is an attempt to give...
The series will chart the horror of slavery through underwater archaeology. Created by doc outfit Associated, the series is being timed to coincide with the 400-year anniversary since the first African was brought to the New World as a slave.
Journalist Simcha Jacobovici (The Naked Archaeologist) will helm the series which will retrace the harrowing sea voyage that brought millions of Africans, over hundreds of years, to a life of slavery. The doc and its host Jackson, who is a licensed diver, will go in search of the sunken slave ships that went down with their human cargo. The actor’s own ancestors came from Gabon in West Africa.
“For me, this is much more than a TV series,” said Jackson “For me, Enslaved is an attempt to give...
- 10/15/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Fremantle has acquired global rights, excluding the U.S., Canada and Israel, to documentary series “Enslaved,” the production and distribution giant announced at Mipcom. The series, hosted by iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson, marks 400 years since the first African was transported to the New World as a slave.
Directed by Emmy-winner Simcha Jacobovici, “Enslaved” retraces the traumatic sea voyage endured by millions of Africans over hundreds of years as they were transported from their homes to the New World and a life of slavery. The series exposes the shocking realities of slavery through underwater archaeology, investigating sunken slave ships that went down with their human cargo.
Jackson, whose own ancestors came from Gabon in West Africa, said “Enslaved” was “much more than a TV series” to him. “For me, ‘Enslaved’ is an attempt to give a voice to the millions whose voices were silenced,” said the Oscar-nominated star, who is...
Directed by Emmy-winner Simcha Jacobovici, “Enslaved” retraces the traumatic sea voyage endured by millions of Africans over hundreds of years as they were transported from their homes to the New World and a life of slavery. The series exposes the shocking realities of slavery through underwater archaeology, investigating sunken slave ships that went down with their human cargo.
Jackson, whose own ancestors came from Gabon in West Africa, said “Enslaved” was “much more than a TV series” to him. “For me, ‘Enslaved’ is an attempt to give a voice to the millions whose voices were silenced,” said the Oscar-nominated star, who is...
- 10/15/2018
- by Robert Mitchell
- Variety Film + TV
President Donald Trump went on a tangent on Civil War history in the home state of Union General Ulysses S. Grant and praised Confederate General Robert E. Lee during his Make America Great Again rally in Lebanon, Ohio, on Friday night.
“So Robert E. Lee was a great general. And Abraham Lincoln developed a phobia,” Trump began the history lesson after praising Ohio-born President William McKinley, “He couldn’t beat Robert E. Lee. He was going crazy. I don’t know if you know this story, but Robert E. Lee...
“So Robert E. Lee was a great general. And Abraham Lincoln developed a phobia,” Trump began the history lesson after praising Ohio-born President William McKinley, “He couldn’t beat Robert E. Lee. He was going crazy. I don’t know if you know this story, but Robert E. Lee...
- 10/13/2018
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
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