Patrick Dempsey, Ben Schnetzer, Damon Wayans Jr, and Virginia Madsen star in 10-part series based on Joël Dicker’s novel.
MGM Television, Eagle Pictures and Barbary Films have begun production in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on a 10-part TV series event for Epix network based on the bestselling European novel by Joël Dicker, The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair.
The series is produced by MGM Television and Eagle Pictures with MGM serving as the lead studio.
The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair takes place in coastal Maine and centres on Marcus Goldman, who is visiting Harry Quebert’s home to find a cure for his writer’s block as his publisher’s deadline looms. Marcus’ plans are suddenly upended when Harry is implicated in the cold-case murder of Nola Kellergan, a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for many years.
Jean-Jacques Annaud, director of Black And White In Color, will make his...
MGM Television, Eagle Pictures and Barbary Films have begun production in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on a 10-part TV series event for Epix network based on the bestselling European novel by Joël Dicker, The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair.
The series is produced by MGM Television and Eagle Pictures with MGM serving as the lead studio.
The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair takes place in coastal Maine and centres on Marcus Goldman, who is visiting Harry Quebert’s home to find a cure for his writer’s block as his publisher’s deadline looms. Marcus’ plans are suddenly upended when Harry is implicated in the cold-case murder of Nola Kellergan, a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for many years.
Jean-Jacques Annaud, director of Black And White In Color, will make his...
- 8/15/2017
- ScreenDaily
One network enters, two networks exit. The era of Peak TV has added several new outlets to the Emmy race in key scripted categories – and the new entrants this year include Epix, the premium cable service that recently launched an ambitious original series strategy.
Meanwhile, this may be the final year that two other networks compete in those categories, as they appear to be exiting the premium scripted game: Wgn America, which is adjusting its programming strategy away from prestige drama like “Underground,” and A&E, which is returning to its core focus on unscripted fare as “Bates Motel” ends its run.
For nascent cable and streaming networks, an Emmy nomination (or even better, an Emmy win) is a clear sign, particularly to the industry, that you’ve arrived. That prestige is often used as a marketing tool, or as justification in boosting subscriber fees or additional distribution. It also...
Meanwhile, this may be the final year that two other networks compete in those categories, as they appear to be exiting the premium scripted game: Wgn America, which is adjusting its programming strategy away from prestige drama like “Underground,” and A&E, which is returning to its core focus on unscripted fare as “Bates Motel” ends its run.
For nascent cable and streaming networks, an Emmy nomination (or even better, an Emmy win) is a clear sign, particularly to the industry, that you’ve arrived. That prestige is often used as a marketing tool, or as justification in boosting subscriber fees or additional distribution. It also...
- 7/3/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Epix is getting into the scripted business right at the peak of “Peak TV.” But for channel president and CEO Mark Greenberg, the move into original series is the culmination of a plan first put into place nine years ago.
From the beginning, he told IndieWire, “Part of the game plan was original series.” But first, the premium service, a joint venture between Viacom, Lionsgate and MGM, had to reach critical mass. A deal with Time Warner Cable two years ago upped Epix’s availability to 50 million homes, giving the channel reason to expand its brand.
Under programming head Jocelyn Diaz (who joined in 2015), Epix is kicking off its scripted lineup this fall with the spy thriller “Berlin Station” and the political satire “Graves.” A TV adaptation of “Get Shorty” will follow in 2017. Epix also continues to air specials and documentaries, including the new series “America Divided,” a discussion about inequality in the U.
From the beginning, he told IndieWire, “Part of the game plan was original series.” But first, the premium service, a joint venture between Viacom, Lionsgate and MGM, had to reach critical mass. A deal with Time Warner Cable two years ago upped Epix’s availability to 50 million homes, giving the channel reason to expand its brand.
Under programming head Jocelyn Diaz (who joined in 2015), Epix is kicking off its scripted lineup this fall with the spy thriller “Berlin Station” and the political satire “Graves.” A TV adaptation of “Get Shorty” will follow in 2017. Epix also continues to air specials and documentaries, including the new series “America Divided,” a discussion about inequality in the U.
- 7/30/2016
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Premium cable network Epix has hired Ben Tappan as their new vice president of scripted programming, the network announced Monday. Tappan was formerly the senior vice president of television at Landscape Entertainment. He will report directly to Epix executive vice president of original programming Jocelyn Diaz and be based in Los Angeles. Tappan will work on the development and production of Epix’s current and upcoming slate of scripted content, as well as actively pursuing new projects for development. Also Read: Richard Armitage, Michelle Forbes Cast in Epix Espionage Series 'Berlin Station' In his previous role, Tappan oversaw day-to-day operations...
- 9/28/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
As it became an original series player with the pickup of its first two series, Graves and Berlin Station, Epix is beefing up its development team. Ben Tappan, former Svp at Landscape Entertainment, has been hired as VP Scripted Programming, reporting to Evp Original Programming Jocelyn Diaz. Tappan will work on the two new series, which head into production this fall. Tappan previously oversaw day-to-day operations of the TV department for Landscape’s first-look series…...
- 9/28/2015
- Deadline TV
Pay TV giant Dish Network and premium TV service Epix said Monday they have reached a multiyear carriage deal renewal. Dish's recently launched Sling TV streaming video service also will start offering Epix channels to its users. The service said the deal grants it live and VOD multistream rights. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Epix is a joint venture of Viacom and its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate and MGM. Read more Jocelyn Diaz to Oversee Original Series at Epix In addition to its four channels, Epix, Epix 2, Epix 3 and Epix Drive-In, Dish customers who subscribe to Epix will have
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- 2/16/2015
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
TheWrap is pleased to announce that its 2015 ShortList Film Festival featuring the best in award-winning shorts from around the world will be held from August 4 – 18, 2015, and for the first time adds a prize for one original short film.
The new Creators League Prize will award $5,000 and an artist-in-residence status with a $15,000 living stipend to the creator of an original film no longer than five minutes, in addition to the 12 finalists in the main competition.
Submissions will open on February 15, 2015 with the winner chosen by PepsiCo Global Brands Cmo and Creators League Founder Frank Cooper, along with a leading filmmaker to be announced in the future.
The new Creators League Prize will award $5,000 and an artist-in-residence status with a $15,000 living stipend to the creator of an original film no longer than five minutes, in addition to the 12 finalists in the main competition.
Submissions will open on February 15, 2015 with the winner chosen by PepsiCo Global Brands Cmo and Creators League Founder Frank Cooper, along with a leading filmmaker to be announced in the future.
- 1/28/2015
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
Disney is re-teaming with screenwriter Martin Hynes on a comedy about a town where everyone wins the lottery except one person, with an eye to developing the project for Steve Carell, individuals close to the project have told TheWrap. The project is based on a New York Times article by Suzanne Daley about a Spanish town of 70 houses where everyone wins the lottery but one man. The jackpot was worth $950 million. The Nyt article, titled "In Spanish Village, Everyone's a Winner, Almost," was reported from Sodeto, Spain last January. Jocelyn Diaz...
- 12/1/2012
- by Liza Foreman
- The Wrap
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