Exclusive: Naked Education indie Betty and South African production outfit afrOkaans Film and Television have optioned Israeli format Hungry for Love.
In Israeli network Hot’s show, a group of singletons must follow one rule, in order to eat they must date. Guided by a professional therapist, the contestants participate in the experiment and try and find love through dining.
The format was forged by Zipi Rozenblum and produced by Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures and Bad Boy producer Sipur. Mediawan Rights’ unscripted department is shopping at Mipcom Cannes next week.
All3Media-backed Betty and afroKaans will be hoping the format can be the next big show in their respective nations, having both found success with evergreen hits in the recent past. Betty’s credits include the likes of Channel 4 double Naked Education and The Undateables, while afroKaans is behind the local version of Survivor.
“Hungry for Love is...
In Israeli network Hot’s show, a group of singletons must follow one rule, in order to eat they must date. Guided by a professional therapist, the contestants participate in the experiment and try and find love through dining.
The format was forged by Zipi Rozenblum and produced by Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures and Bad Boy producer Sipur. Mediawan Rights’ unscripted department is shopping at Mipcom Cannes next week.
All3Media-backed Betty and afroKaans will be hoping the format can be the next big show in their respective nations, having both found success with evergreen hits in the recent past. Betty’s credits include the likes of Channel 4 double Naked Education and The Undateables, while afroKaans is behind the local version of Survivor.
“Hungry for Love is...
- 10/10/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Cartoonito, WarnerMedia Kids & Family’s new preschool programming block, launched Monday on HBO Max and Cartoon Network and used the occasion to reveal that it has set casts for a pair of animated projects — a Batwheels series that will feature Ethan Hawke as the voice of Batman and its Mo Willems one-hour rock opera Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience. It also greenlighted the first preschool animated series starring Tom and Jerry.
The news came today as part of a live virtual event celebrating the new block, which features a fall slate of 20 new series. Within two years, the company said, the slate of originals will reach 50 shows.
Warner Bros Animation’s Batwheels will feature the voices of Hawke as Batman, Aj Hudson as Duke Thomas/Robin, Leah Lewis as Cassandra Cain/Batgirl and Cobra Kai‘s Jacob Bertrand as Bam the Batmobile in the action-adventure comedy...
The news came today as part of a live virtual event celebrating the new block, which features a fall slate of 20 new series. Within two years, the company said, the slate of originals will reach 50 shows.
Warner Bros Animation’s Batwheels will feature the voices of Hawke as Batman, Aj Hudson as Duke Thomas/Robin, Leah Lewis as Cassandra Cain/Batgirl and Cobra Kai‘s Jacob Bertrand as Bam the Batmobile in the action-adventure comedy...
- 9/13/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max and Cartoon Network are expanding their partnership with bestselling children’s book author, illustrator and playwright Mo Willems with a greenlight for three new projects. They are animated series Unlimited Squirrels!; CGI animated rock special Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Special; and a pilot order for a live-action immersive series, Cat the Cat’s Show the Show Show with You the You! The projects, all aimed at encouraging kids to feel comfortable in their own skin, will be executive produced by Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures, and fall under Willems’ multi-year deal with HBO Max.
The Mo Willems projects are among several new series ordered by HBO Max following a restructuring, with Tom Ascheim, President of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics, now also overseeing kids programming for HBO Max. The list also includes Unicorn: Warriors Eternal from Genndy Tartakovsky and Tiny Toons Looniversit.
The Mo Willems projects are among several new series ordered by HBO Max following a restructuring, with Tom Ascheim, President of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics, now also overseeing kids programming for HBO Max. The list also includes Unicorn: Warriors Eternal from Genndy Tartakovsky and Tiny Toons Looniversit.
- 10/28/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
A reboot of “Tiny Toon Adventures” is among a number of new series order at HBO Max and Cartoon Network, Variety has learned.
The new series is titled “Tiny Toons Loonversity.” The half-hour animated show will feature characters from the original series, which aired from 1990-1992. The show has received a two-season order, with Steven Spielberg attached to return as an executive producer. Erin Gibson will serve as showrunner and co-executive producer, while Nate Cash will also co-executive produce. Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, will also executive produce along with Amblin Television co-presidents Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank
“Tiny Toons Looniversity” is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation. Clint Lavigne, vice president of television at Amblin Television, and Audrey Diehl, senior vice president of series at Warner Bros. Animation, will oversee day-to-day creative affairs of the series.
In addition, HBO...
The new series is titled “Tiny Toons Loonversity.” The half-hour animated show will feature characters from the original series, which aired from 1990-1992. The show has received a two-season order, with Steven Spielberg attached to return as an executive producer. Erin Gibson will serve as showrunner and co-executive producer, while Nate Cash will also co-executive produce. Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, will also executive produce along with Amblin Television co-presidents Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank
“Tiny Toons Looniversity” is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation. Clint Lavigne, vice president of television at Amblin Television, and Audrey Diehl, senior vice president of series at Warner Bros. Animation, will oversee day-to-day creative affairs of the series.
In addition, HBO...
- 10/28/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, “The Bachelorette’s” Rachel Lindsay has been named “Extra” correspondent for Season 27, and Netflix set”The Queen’s Gambit’s” premiere date.
Dates
“That Animal Rescue Show,” from filmmakers Richard Linklater and Bill Guttentag, will premiere on CBS All Access on Oct. 29. The 10-episode docuseries follows unique animal rescue communities in and around Texas, including a ranch where people heal alongside goats and an arena where children with disabilities learn to walk from horses. The show is produced by CBS Television Studios, in association with Stage 29, Detour Filmproduction and 1891 Productions.
Netflix will premiere its limited series “The Queen’s Gambit” on Oct. 23. Based on the novel by Walter Tevis, the coming-of-age drama follows Beth Harmon, who is abandoned and entrusted to a Kentucky orphanage in the 1950s. She discovers an incredible talent for chess, growing up to be a skilled outcast in a male-dominated field.
Dates
“That Animal Rescue Show,” from filmmakers Richard Linklater and Bill Guttentag, will premiere on CBS All Access on Oct. 29. The 10-episode docuseries follows unique animal rescue communities in and around Texas, including a ranch where people heal alongside goats and an arena where children with disabilities learn to walk from horses. The show is produced by CBS Television Studios, in association with Stage 29, Detour Filmproduction and 1891 Productions.
Netflix will premiere its limited series “The Queen’s Gambit” on Oct. 23. Based on the novel by Walter Tevis, the coming-of-age drama follows Beth Harmon, who is abandoned and entrusted to a Kentucky orphanage in the 1950s. She discovers an incredible talent for chess, growing up to be a skilled outcast in a male-dominated field.
- 8/27/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
New York Times best-selling children’s book author and illustrator Mo Willems is coming to HBO Max in new special “Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime!”
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime!” was shot at the Kennedy Center. In addition to the writer/drawer and his darn pigeon, Willems’ initial special under his exclusive, multiyear HBO Max deal will feature live readings and sketch comedy by Anthony Anderson, Yvette Nicole Brown, Rachel Dratch, Cameron Esposito, Tony Hale, Greta Lee, Tom Lennon, Natalie Morales and Oscar Nunez.
The kids don’t know who the humans are, of course, but the parents probably appreciated the star power.
Watch the trailer for “Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime!” via the video above.
Also Read: 'The West Wing' Cast, Aaron Sorkin to Reunite for HBO Max Stage Performance of 'Hartsfield's Landing' Episode
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime!
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime!” was shot at the Kennedy Center. In addition to the writer/drawer and his darn pigeon, Willems’ initial special under his exclusive, multiyear HBO Max deal will feature live readings and sketch comedy by Anthony Anderson, Yvette Nicole Brown, Rachel Dratch, Cameron Esposito, Tony Hale, Greta Lee, Tom Lennon, Natalie Morales and Oscar Nunez.
The kids don’t know who the humans are, of course, but the parents probably appreciated the star power.
Watch the trailer for “Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime!” via the video above.
Also Read: 'The West Wing' Cast, Aaron Sorkin to Reunite for HBO Max Stage Performance of 'Hartsfield's Landing' Episode
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime!
- 8/27/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Emmy-writing writer Mo Willems is bringing his work to the small screen. In a competitive situation, HBO Max has signed an exclusive, multi-year deal with Willems, establishing the beloved children’s author as HBO Max’s first artist in residence. As part of the two-year deal, HBO Max has acquired streaming rights to Willems’ first live-action special Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime! from Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures, who will produce all additional content under the deal. HBO Max has committed to additional live-action Storytime specials, as well as multiple animated specials based on Willems’ wildly popular children’s books. The first animated special will be based on New York Times bestseller, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed.
“Mo is a special talent with a profound ability to connect with children and families alike. We are so happy Mo and Stampede Ventures chose to partner with us at HBO Max,...
“Mo is a special talent with a profound ability to connect with children and families alike. We are so happy Mo and Stampede Ventures chose to partner with us at HBO Max,...
- 2/25/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Former president of Warner Bros. Pictures Greg Silverman is partnering with School of Rock through his content creation company Stampede. The collaboration with the music school will create exclusive content, starting with the development of an unscripted series.
School of Rock operates a network of performance-based education franchises that offer students of all ages guidance and instruction as they aim for successful careers in entertainment. Past graduates have gone on to Broadway, “American Idol” and “The Voice.”
Said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock: “The magic of a School of Rock music education is that technique and theory is best honed on real stages with other players. We have curated a passionate community of instructors, staff and franchise owners. Stampede has enormous zeal for our purpose and our people. Together we will build a new global stage upon which our young artists can flourish.”
Stampede’s Chris Bosco and...
School of Rock operates a network of performance-based education franchises that offer students of all ages guidance and instruction as they aim for successful careers in entertainment. Past graduates have gone on to Broadway, “American Idol” and “The Voice.”
Said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock: “The magic of a School of Rock music education is that technique and theory is best honed on real stages with other players. We have curated a passionate community of instructors, staff and franchise owners. Stampede has enormous zeal for our purpose and our people. Together we will build a new global stage upon which our young artists can flourish.”
Stampede’s Chris Bosco and...
- 9/21/2019
- by Lorraine Wheat
- Variety Film + TV
Anthony Anderson (Black-ish), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live), Cameron Esposito (Take My Wife), and Tony Hale (Veep) have joined the all-star line-up for the upcoming live one-hour special, Mo Willems & the Storytime All-Stars present Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Greg Silverman’s Stampede is producing the family comedy special, which marks the start of Willems’ two-year residency as the Kennedy Center’s first ever Education Artist-In-Residence. Also joining Willems on stage will be Greta Lee (Russian Doll), Tom Lennon (The Odd Couple), Natalie Morales (Abby’s), Oscar Nunez (The Office), puppeteer Joey Mazzarino (Sesame Street) and foley and sound effects artist Fred Newman (A Prairie Home Companion).
Willems is the author and illustrator of over 60 books for children, with millions of copies in print worldwide. The special will include performances of live readings of...
Greg Silverman’s Stampede is producing the family comedy special, which marks the start of Willems’ two-year residency as the Kennedy Center’s first ever Education Artist-In-Residence. Also joining Willems on stage will be Greta Lee (Russian Doll), Tom Lennon (The Odd Couple), Natalie Morales (Abby’s), Oscar Nunez (The Office), puppeteer Joey Mazzarino (Sesame Street) and foley and sound effects artist Fred Newman (A Prairie Home Companion).
Willems is the author and illustrator of over 60 books for children, with millions of copies in print worldwide. The special will include performances of live readings of...
- 7/10/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Entertainment media company Stampede, founded by former Warner Bros. Pictures president Greg Silverman, announced today that they are producing the live one-hour special of Mo Willems & the Storytime All-Stars present Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Actor-comedian-director Bobcat Goldthwait will helm the live one-of-a-kind family special that will take place in Washington, D.C. on July 13.
Best-selling author, illustrator and six-time Emmy winner Willems of Sesame Street fame is the Kennedy Center’s first ever Education Artist-In-Residence. This special marks the start of Willems’ two-year residency and will feature actors, comedians, and celebrity guests performing live readings of Willems’ work and musical numbers inspired by his world. The performances will invite audiences of all ages to laugh, sing, and draw along.
“Mo has created a world of characters which generations of children and parents alike will never forget.
Best-selling author, illustrator and six-time Emmy winner Willems of Sesame Street fame is the Kennedy Center’s first ever Education Artist-In-Residence. This special marks the start of Willems’ two-year residency and will feature actors, comedians, and celebrity guests performing live readings of Willems’ work and musical numbers inspired by his world. The performances will invite audiences of all ages to laugh, sing, and draw along.
“Mo has created a world of characters which generations of children and parents alike will never forget.
- 6/13/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Stampede, the indie media company founded by former Warner Bros Pictures President Greg Silverman, has partnered with veteran reality producer producer Phil Gurin in a non-exclusive agreement to develop new unscripted and alternative programming for a global audience.
The partnership will be led at Stampede by Jay Judah, who is spearheading the company’s alternative programming & innovation efforts. At Stampede, Judah will oversee development and production of premium unscripted and alternative entertainment, as well as foster innovation and exploring new technologies in the content discovery, development and production pipeline. Previously, Judah was the VP of Development for Forge Media, an unscripted production company with an overall deal at ITV America.
“We are very excited to be collaborating with Phil, who is such a powerhouse in unscripted content. Our aligned vision of creating premium programs a natural next evolution in the growth of our content group” said Stampede President Chris Bosco.
The partnership will be led at Stampede by Jay Judah, who is spearheading the company’s alternative programming & innovation efforts. At Stampede, Judah will oversee development and production of premium unscripted and alternative entertainment, as well as foster innovation and exploring new technologies in the content discovery, development and production pipeline. Previously, Judah was the VP of Development for Forge Media, an unscripted production company with an overall deal at ITV America.
“We are very excited to be collaborating with Phil, who is such a powerhouse in unscripted content. Our aligned vision of creating premium programs a natural next evolution in the growth of our content group” said Stampede President Chris Bosco.
- 5/2/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Entertainment outfit strikes first-look deal with Chinese vid game developer-publisher Snail.
Former Im Global COO Chris Bosco has been appointed president of Greg Silverman’s Stampede, the recently launched Los Angeles-based producer-financier that is at the Efm scouting for content.
The company formed by CEO and co-chairman Silverman and co-chairman and lead investor Gideon Yu has also struck a first-look deal with Chinese video game developer and publisher Snail.
The first project to emerge from the partnership is Ark: Survival Evolved, based on the hit game in which humans must try to escape a harsh primeval world populated by dinosaurs.
Former Im Global COO Chris Bosco has been appointed president of Greg Silverman’s Stampede, the recently launched Los Angeles-based producer-financier that is at the Efm scouting for content.
The company formed by CEO and co-chairman Silverman and co-chairman and lead investor Gideon Yu has also struck a first-look deal with Chinese video game developer and publisher Snail.
The first project to emerge from the partnership is Ark: Survival Evolved, based on the hit game in which humans must try to escape a harsh primeval world populated by dinosaurs.
- 2/8/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Writer-director Aaron Wilson heads to the Us next week to host Q&A screenings of his debut feature Canopy in New York, Los Angeles and several other cities. North American distributor Monterey Media has booked the Singapore-shot WW2 drama in more than 10 cities. Wilson will attend the August 29 premiere at the Lincoln Centre in New York and screenings at Laemmle.s Music Hall in Beverly Hills on September 10 and 12, with other dates to be confirmed.
Monterey has also booked cinemas in St Louis Missouri, Wilmington Delaware, Lake Park Florida, Amherst New York,. Seattle and Vancouver in. September, with other cities to follow. .Monterey is giving the film an opportunity to grow and reach a wide audience,. Wilson told If. .They are being very supportive.. Co-produced by Katrina Fleming.s Finer Films and Singapore.s Chuan Pictures, the film is set during the Japanese invasion of Singapore in 1942. The plot follows...
Monterey has also booked cinemas in St Louis Missouri, Wilmington Delaware, Lake Park Florida, Amherst New York,. Seattle and Vancouver in. September, with other cities to follow. .Monterey is giving the film an opportunity to grow and reach a wide audience,. Wilson told If. .They are being very supportive.. Co-produced by Katrina Fleming.s Finer Films and Singapore.s Chuan Pictures, the film is set during the Japanese invasion of Singapore in 1942. The plot follows...
- 8/19/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Writer-director Aaron Wilson is taking the fast track to the Us after his debut feature Canopy played at numerous international festivals and sold to major markets.
Wilson will direct Mercy Road, a character-driven action thriller inspired by real events, which will shoot in the Us and Malaysia next year.
Scripted by Roy Freirich, the plot follows a small town sheriff who loses his daughter to cancer, then discovers she was given counterfeit medication, according to Deadline.com.
Freirich, who wrote Australian director Rowan Woods. 2008 Los Angeles-set drama Winged Creatures, will produce with Cheyenne Enterprises. Arnold Rivkin and Jay Judah. The co-producer is Leon Tan.s Malaysian-based DragonSlate Media. The project was among those pitched to the director via his Us reps Paradigm after Canopy premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year.
Produced by Finer Films. Katrina Fleming, Canopy is an almost dialogue-free thriller set during the Japanese invasion...
Wilson will direct Mercy Road, a character-driven action thriller inspired by real events, which will shoot in the Us and Malaysia next year.
Scripted by Roy Freirich, the plot follows a small town sheriff who loses his daughter to cancer, then discovers she was given counterfeit medication, according to Deadline.com.
Freirich, who wrote Australian director Rowan Woods. 2008 Los Angeles-set drama Winged Creatures, will produce with Cheyenne Enterprises. Arnold Rivkin and Jay Judah. The co-producer is Leon Tan.s Malaysian-based DragonSlate Media. The project was among those pitched to the director via his Us reps Paradigm after Canopy premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year.
Produced by Finer Films. Katrina Fleming, Canopy is an almost dialogue-free thriller set during the Japanese invasion...
- 7/20/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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