It's hard to imagine Law & Order: Special Victims Unit without Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson and Christopher Meloni's Elliot Stabler. Whether they work together or not, the early seasons of the show built a strong foundation not only for their working partnership, but also for a complicated interpersonal dynamic.
Of course, viewers were initially drawn to Svu because of the big franchise name and the scandalous element of sex crimes. But the majority stayed for Bensler, whether they were together or separated by circumstance. What many casual viewers don't know is the secret behind the origin of these iconic characters.
Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler Names Origin
Although nepotism is a burning issue for many celebrities in the industry right now, there is nothing wrong with honoring your loved ones through the projects you create. Dick Wolf, being the TV industry titan that he is, had enough creative freedom...
Of course, viewers were initially drawn to Svu because of the big franchise name and the scandalous element of sex crimes. But the majority stayed for Bensler, whether they were together or separated by circumstance. What many casual viewers don't know is the secret behind the origin of these iconic characters.
Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler Names Origin
Although nepotism is a burning issue for many celebrities in the industry right now, there is nothing wrong with honoring your loved ones through the projects you create. Dick Wolf, being the TV industry titan that he is, had enough creative freedom...
- 5/5/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: Dick Wolf-exec produced drama series On Call is the latest series to shut down its production.
The series, which is Wolf’s first scripted streaming series for Amazon Prime Video, was shooting down in Long Beach, California but has now suspended for the day, Universal Television confirmed.
It marks the first major Amazon series to suspend production due to the writers strike.
Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) and Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) star in the half-hour drama, which was originally set up at Amazon Freevee before moving to Prime Video.
The half-hour drama comes from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. It landed an eight-episode order.
Co-created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, the series follows Traci Harmon, a veteran female training officer (Belisario) and her rookie male ride-along, Alex Diaz (Larracuente), as they navigate the loss of a fellow officer and politics of modern day policing — in...
The series, which is Wolf’s first scripted streaming series for Amazon Prime Video, was shooting down in Long Beach, California but has now suspended for the day, Universal Television confirmed.
It marks the first major Amazon series to suspend production due to the writers strike.
Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) and Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) star in the half-hour drama, which was originally set up at Amazon Freevee before moving to Prime Video.
The half-hour drama comes from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. It landed an eight-episode order.
Co-created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, the series follows Traci Harmon, a veteran female training officer (Belisario) and her rookie male ride-along, Alex Diaz (Larracuente), as they navigate the loss of a fellow officer and politics of modern day policing — in...
- 5/12/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) and Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) are set as the leads of On Call. Originally set up at Amazon Freevee, the half-hour drama, from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, will stream on Amazon’s main platform, Prime Video. Amazon Studios has handed an official eight-episode order to the project, co-created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, which marks Wolf Entertainment’s first streaming series and its 10th current scripted series overall.
On Call is an adrenalized half-hour series following Traci Harmon, a veteran female training officer (Belisario) and her rookie male ride-along, Alex Diaz (Larracuente), as they navigate the loss of a fellow officer and politics of modern day policing — in the department and on the streets of Long Beach.
Belisario’s Traci Harmon is a veteran officer who’s disillusioned with the job and struggles to find her place in the department while...
On Call is an adrenalized half-hour series following Traci Harmon, a veteran female training officer (Belisario) and her rookie male ride-along, Alex Diaz (Larracuente), as they navigate the loss of a fellow officer and politics of modern day policing — in the department and on the streets of Long Beach.
Belisario’s Traci Harmon is a veteran officer who’s disillusioned with the job and struggles to find her place in the department while...
- 4/28/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Realm, the largest scripted podcast network with 3,500+ hours of audio entertainment and eight #1 shows including the critically acclaimed and Webby award-winning If I Go Missing The Witches Did It (starring Gabourey Sidibe) and Ambie-nominated shows Outliers (starring Rory Culkin), Orphan Black: The Next Chapter and Power Trip (both starring Tatiana Maslany), today announced new partnerships to distribute podcasts, scaling the network to over 120 shows in less than a year.
Molly Barton, Realm Co-Founder & CEO said, “With legendary creative talent and IP holders entering the space and the fastest growing audience in podcasting, the scripted category is one of the most exciting and innovative in the industry, and this is just the beginning. Realm is propelling exponential audience growth and simplifying discovery for listeners by bringing together amazing shows and creators as the hub for storytelling across fiction and all story-rich categories.”
In addition to producing their own Originals, Realm has...
Molly Barton, Realm Co-Founder & CEO said, “With legendary creative talent and IP holders entering the space and the fastest growing audience in podcasting, the scripted category is one of the most exciting and innovative in the industry, and this is just the beginning. Realm is propelling exponential audience growth and simplifying discovery for listeners by bringing together amazing shows and creators as the hub for storytelling across fiction and all story-rich categories.”
In addition to producing their own Originals, Realm has...
- 3/17/2023
- Podnews.net
Veteran audio producer Stephen Michael has joined Wolf Entertainment (the preeminent producer of scripted crime dramas including the "Law & Order" brand) as Vice President of Audio. It was announced today by Elliot Wolf, Wolf Entertainment's Executive Vice President of Digital. Stephen joins Wolf Entertainment from Gunpowder & Sky, where he was an Executive Producer and Vice President of Audio.
In this newly-created role, Stephen will be instrumental in expanding Wolf Entertainment’s podcasting business while managing day-to-day operations and development across a growing slate of original fiction and true-crime audio series. He will be based out of the company’s Los Angeles offices.
“Stephen's addition to the Wolf Entertainment team reflects our commitment to exceptional audio storytelling. We are thrilled to continue expanding the Wolf brand in podcasting and pushing the boundaries of the medium. Stephen’s success as a producer, creative, and executive will undoubtedly help us do so,...
In this newly-created role, Stephen will be instrumental in expanding Wolf Entertainment’s podcasting business while managing day-to-day operations and development across a growing slate of original fiction and true-crime audio series. He will be based out of the company’s Los Angeles offices.
“Stephen's addition to the Wolf Entertainment team reflects our commitment to exceptional audio storytelling. We are thrilled to continue expanding the Wolf brand in podcasting and pushing the boundaries of the medium. Stephen’s success as a producer, creative, and executive will undoubtedly help us do so,...
- 12/14/2022
- Podnews.net
Exclusive: Wolf Entertainment, the company behind the Law & Order franchise and its many spinoffs, is looking to grow its podcast business with the hire of Stephen Michael.
Michael joins Dick Wolf’s company as VP, Audio. He was previously VP, Audio and Executive Producer at Sheryl and Lords of Chaos producer Gunpowder & Sky.
In the newly-created role, LA-based Michael will oversee day-to-day operations and development across its slate of original fiction and true-crime audio series.
Wolf Entertainment is behind podcasts such as Dark Woods, starring Corey Stoll, Monica Raymund, and Reid Scott, and Hunted, starring Parker Posey, as well as Law & Order: Svu Podcast.
During his time at Gunpowder & Sky, Michael led day-to-day development and production activities across its audio business and launched and exec produced sci-fi fiction podcast Dust as well as exec produced Audible Original podcasts, including Ghetto Gastro Presents: In the Cut, Shelved and Lighters in the Sky.
Michael joins Dick Wolf’s company as VP, Audio. He was previously VP, Audio and Executive Producer at Sheryl and Lords of Chaos producer Gunpowder & Sky.
In the newly-created role, LA-based Michael will oversee day-to-day operations and development across its slate of original fiction and true-crime audio series.
Wolf Entertainment is behind podcasts such as Dark Woods, starring Corey Stoll, Monica Raymund, and Reid Scott, and Hunted, starring Parker Posey, as well as Law & Order: Svu Podcast.
During his time at Gunpowder & Sky, Michael led day-to-day development and production activities across its audio business and launched and exec produced sci-fi fiction podcast Dust as well as exec produced Audible Original podcasts, including Ghetto Gastro Presents: In the Cut, Shelved and Lighters in the Sky.
- 12/13/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Dick Wolf may be adding to his ever-expanding list of TV shows. Universal Television is eyeing Wolf Entertainment’s second podcast, Dark Woods, for a TV adaptation, Deadline reports. The podcast premiered with the first two episodes on Monday, November 8, on Apple, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms. It stars Corey Stoll, Monica Raymund, and Reid Scott. There’s no word yet who would star in this TV adaptation in development. “We have always had an eye on developing this story for television and we’re thrilled that our partners at Universal Television share that vision,” Elliot Wolf, Wolf Entertainment EVP, Digital, said in a statement. He served as executive producer on the podcast and will do so on the series, along with Dick Wolf, Arthur W. Forney, and Peter Jankowski. The podcast follows the investigation into the suspicious death of a young park volunteer in the California Redwood Forest.
- 11/15/2021
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Dark Woods, a scripted podcast series from Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment, is being lined up for a television adaptation.
The podcast stars Corey Stoll, Monica Raymund and Reid Scott and tells the story of the suspicious death of a young park volunteer in the California Redwood Forest.
Universal Television is now developing a series adaptation. It follows in the footsteps of its sister Universal Studio Group division UCP, which has successful adapted a number of podcasts for the small-screen including Dr. Death, starring Joshua Jackson, for Peacock, Sam Esmail’s Homecoming for Amazon, Dirty John for Bravo and Joe Exotic for Peacock.
The studio also recently launched its own podcast division, Usg Audio, with series including Alligator Candy, The Lost Kids, The Followers: Madness of Two and Close To Death.
Revealed by Deadline earlier this month, Dark Woods launched on November 8. It begins when the body of a...
The podcast stars Corey Stoll, Monica Raymund and Reid Scott and tells the story of the suspicious death of a young park volunteer in the California Redwood Forest.
Universal Television is now developing a series adaptation. It follows in the footsteps of its sister Universal Studio Group division UCP, which has successful adapted a number of podcasts for the small-screen including Dr. Death, starring Joshua Jackson, for Peacock, Sam Esmail’s Homecoming for Amazon, Dirty John for Bravo and Joe Exotic for Peacock.
The studio also recently launched its own podcast division, Usg Audio, with series including Alligator Candy, The Lost Kids, The Followers: Madness of Two and Close To Death.
Revealed by Deadline earlier this month, Dark Woods launched on November 8. It begins when the body of a...
- 11/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Corey Stoll, Monica Raymund and Reid Scott are fronting a scripted podcast drama series from Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment
The trio are starring in Dark Woods, a thriller that centers around the suspicious death of a young park volunteer in the California Redwood Forest.
It is the Law & Order creator’s second foray into the world of scripted podcasts after the launch of Hunted, starring Parker Posey and Brandon Scott, in 2019.
It brings together two actors from the wider Wolf world; Stoll played Detective Tomas Jaruszalski in Law & Order: LA, while Raymund starred as Gabriela Dawson Casey in Chicago Fire.
The series, which launches on November 8, begins when the body of a young volunteer is discovered in the middle of the California redwoods. It brings together two estranged ex-spouses, a stubborn game warden and a charismatic councilwoman, who must put their personal differences aside to learn...
The trio are starring in Dark Woods, a thriller that centers around the suspicious death of a young park volunteer in the California Redwood Forest.
It is the Law & Order creator’s second foray into the world of scripted podcasts after the launch of Hunted, starring Parker Posey and Brandon Scott, in 2019.
It brings together two actors from the wider Wolf world; Stoll played Detective Tomas Jaruszalski in Law & Order: LA, while Raymund starred as Gabriela Dawson Casey in Chicago Fire.
The series, which launches on November 8, begins when the body of a young volunteer is discovered in the middle of the California redwoods. It brings together two estranged ex-spouses, a stubborn game warden and a charismatic councilwoman, who must put their personal differences aside to learn...
- 11/1/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
On Call, the half-hour cop drama from Dick Wolf for IMDb TV has found its leader.
Hand of God creator Ben Watkins is to serve as showrunner and exec producer with Elliot Wolf, who exec produced Parker Posey-fronted scripted podcast series Hunted, joining as EP.
It comes after Deadline revealed last month that the Amazon-owned free streaming service had ordered the half-hour drama to series.
The show follows a pair of police officers on patrol in Long Beach, CA. Each episode will track the duo as they respond to a new radio call, arriving on the scene to resolve an incident.
The series comes from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television as well as digital studio Attn:. On Call marks Wolf’s first official streaming order.
Watkins was recently an exec producer on Apple TV+’s Truth Be Told and worked on series including Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga and Burn Notice.
Hand of God creator Ben Watkins is to serve as showrunner and exec producer with Elliot Wolf, who exec produced Parker Posey-fronted scripted podcast series Hunted, joining as EP.
It comes after Deadline revealed last month that the Amazon-owned free streaming service had ordered the half-hour drama to series.
The show follows a pair of police officers on patrol in Long Beach, CA. Each episode will track the duo as they respond to a new radio call, arriving on the scene to resolve an incident.
The series comes from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television as well as digital studio Attn:. On Call marks Wolf’s first official streaming order.
Watkins was recently an exec producer on Apple TV+’s Truth Be Told and worked on series including Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga and Burn Notice.
- 6/29/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC and Wolf Entertainment have partnered for an after-show podcast that takes fans of Law & Order: Svu behind the scenes of TV’s longest-running primetime drama.
“Squadroom,” the weekly aftershow hosted by Anthony Roman, will feature exclusive interviews with cast, producers, and writers, delving into the inspiration and making-of the hit series. The first episode features interviews with Mariska Hargitay, showrunner Warren Leight, and Peter Scanavino discussing the cultural impact the series has had over the years and what viewers can expect as it enters the new season
The first episode of “Squadroom” will be available today at 11 p.m. Et. New episodes will be rolled out on a weekly basis at 11 p.m. Et/8 p.m. Pt following the East Coast airing of the show. The podcast is available from Apple’s podcast store , Stitcher, and others. The podcast is free but requires registration.
NBC and Wolf Entertainment plan on publishing additional podcast content,...
“Squadroom,” the weekly aftershow hosted by Anthony Roman, will feature exclusive interviews with cast, producers, and writers, delving into the inspiration and making-of the hit series. The first episode features interviews with Mariska Hargitay, showrunner Warren Leight, and Peter Scanavino discussing the cultural impact the series has had over the years and what viewers can expect as it enters the new season
The first episode of “Squadroom” will be available today at 11 p.m. Et. New episodes will be rolled out on a weekly basis at 11 p.m. Et/8 p.m. Pt following the East Coast airing of the show. The podcast is available from Apple’s podcast store , Stitcher, and others. The podcast is free but requires registration.
NBC and Wolf Entertainment plan on publishing additional podcast content,...
- 9/26/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Dick Wolf’s latest production isn’t centered on the detectives, lawyers, firefighters or cops who have made his many series so popular. The story he wants to tell is much more personal.
The creative force behind TV’s “Law & Order” behemoth, NBC’s various “Chicago” series and the CBS drama “FBI” will today launch a new corporate storyline of sorts, one in which his company seeks to make itself better known to the people who consume its content.
The producer’s Wolf Films will now be called Wolf Entertainment, a move aimed at bolstering a wider array of the company’s productions. Over the next several months, says Elliot Wolf, an executive at the company and a son of the producer, who is overseeing the new efforts, those could include more content aimed at fans of the company’s various series; a monthly newsletter; podcasts, merchandise; spotlights on...
The creative force behind TV’s “Law & Order” behemoth, NBC’s various “Chicago” series and the CBS drama “FBI” will today launch a new corporate storyline of sorts, one in which his company seeks to make itself better known to the people who consume its content.
The producer’s Wolf Films will now be called Wolf Entertainment, a move aimed at bolstering a wider array of the company’s productions. Over the next several months, says Elliot Wolf, an executive at the company and a son of the producer, who is overseeing the new efforts, those could include more content aimed at fans of the company’s various series; a monthly newsletter; podcasts, merchandise; spotlights on...
- 9/24/2019
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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