Exclusive: Chernin Entertainment has launched development on Tomato Can, a new boxing film scripted by Michael Brandt (3:10 to Yuma), from his and Jamie Foxx’s original idea.
Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps. Chernin Entertainment will produce alongside Foxxhole Productions’ Foxx and Datari Turner.
A veteran screenwriter, director, and producer, Brandt is well known for scripting 3:10 to Yuma, the Academy Award-nominated Western actioner from director James Mangold, which starred Russell Crowe, Christian Bale and Ben Foster. The co-writer and executive producer of Lionsgate’s recent Mark Wahlberg pic Arthur the King, Brandt also previously co-wrote the tentpoles Wanted and 2 Fast 2 Furious. In television, he’s best known for creating NBC’s Chicago Fire, as well as writing and exec producing each of the Chicago franchise’s other three hit series, with credits on over 650 episodes.
Most recently, Foxxhole Productions has worked...
Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps. Chernin Entertainment will produce alongside Foxxhole Productions’ Foxx and Datari Turner.
A veteran screenwriter, director, and producer, Brandt is well known for scripting 3:10 to Yuma, the Academy Award-nominated Western actioner from director James Mangold, which starred Russell Crowe, Christian Bale and Ben Foster. The co-writer and executive producer of Lionsgate’s recent Mark Wahlberg pic Arthur the King, Brandt also previously co-wrote the tentpoles Wanted and 2 Fast 2 Furious. In television, he’s best known for creating NBC’s Chicago Fire, as well as writing and exec producing each of the Chicago franchise’s other three hit series, with credits on over 650 episodes.
Most recently, Foxxhole Productions has worked...
- 5/20/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The North Road Company has hired Netflix and HBO vet Rochelle Gerson as head of business affairs.
She will oversee the strategy and execution of all content deals across North Road’s portfolio of production companies. She will also provide counsel to North Road’s executive team, including Amy Israel, Jenno Topping, Jan Frouman, Chris Coelen, Connor Schell, and Darian Singer, and report to CEO David Nevins.
Gerson spent nearly five years with Netflix, where she led a team of more than 40 staffers as VP of Original Series, overseeing business and legal services for more than $1 billion worth of programming. Previously, Gerson spent more than a decade with HBO, rising to SVP of Business Affairs and overseeing a broad range of licensing, acquisition, co-production, and talent deals. Previous posts included EVP of Business Affairs for the Carsey Werner Company and roles with the Walt Disney Co. and NBC.
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She will oversee the strategy and execution of all content deals across North Road’s portfolio of production companies. She will also provide counsel to North Road’s executive team, including Amy Israel, Jenno Topping, Jan Frouman, Chris Coelen, Connor Schell, and Darian Singer, and report to CEO David Nevins.
Gerson spent nearly five years with Netflix, where she led a team of more than 40 staffers as VP of Original Series, overseeing business and legal services for more than $1 billion worth of programming. Previously, Gerson spent more than a decade with HBO, rising to SVP of Business Affairs and overseeing a broad range of licensing, acquisition, co-production, and talent deals. Previous posts included EVP of Business Affairs for the Carsey Werner Company and roles with the Walt Disney Co. and NBC.
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- 5/7/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chernin Entertainment has preemptively acquired an untitled erotic thriller pitch from Emily Siegel, Deadline can exclusively reveal.
Chernin had no comment and the logline for the film is being kept under wraps.
Siegel’s first feature script, the thriller Story, was named to the 2020 Black List. Most recently, she was enlisted to adapt the New York Times bestselling novel We Were Never Here for Berlanti Productions and Netflix. In addition to being a screenwriter, Siegel has published two books, one of which was a New York Times bestseller. Her work as a journalist has been featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes and The Washington Post.
Most recently producing A24’s acclaimed musical comedy Dicks: The Musical and Luther: The Fallen Sun, as well as shows like See and Truth Be Told, Chernin Entertainment’s upcoming slate on the film side includes Netflix’s action comedy Back in Action, starring Jamie Foxx...
Chernin had no comment and the logline for the film is being kept under wraps.
Siegel’s first feature script, the thriller Story, was named to the 2020 Black List. Most recently, she was enlisted to adapt the New York Times bestselling novel We Were Never Here for Berlanti Productions and Netflix. In addition to being a screenwriter, Siegel has published two books, one of which was a New York Times bestseller. Her work as a journalist has been featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes and The Washington Post.
Most recently producing A24’s acclaimed musical comedy Dicks: The Musical and Luther: The Fallen Sun, as well as shows like See and Truth Be Told, Chernin Entertainment’s upcoming slate on the film side includes Netflix’s action comedy Back in Action, starring Jamie Foxx...
- 4/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready to cheer on some Rez Ball as a brand-new sports drama heads to Netflix. Taking place over a season in the life of basketball players from a Native American reservation, Rez Ball is the lightning-fast story of a team of underdogs fighting for a state championship. Produced by LeBron James himself, this is a sports story you won’t want to miss. Here’s everything you need to know.
What is Rez Ball about?
Directed by Sydney Freeland and written by Freeland and Sterlin Harjo (both of whom have worked on Reservation Dogs), Rez Ball follows the Chuska Warriors, a high school basketball team from the Navajo Nation. After losing their star player, the Warriors must band together if they want to keep their championship dreams alive. It’s an all-American underdog story about Native American kids and coaches told from the inside out, inspired by Michael Powell...
What is Rez Ball about?
Directed by Sydney Freeland and written by Freeland and Sterlin Harjo (both of whom have worked on Reservation Dogs), Rez Ball follows the Chuska Warriors, a high school basketball team from the Navajo Nation. After losing their star player, the Warriors must band together if they want to keep their championship dreams alive. It’s an all-American underdog story about Native American kids and coaches told from the inside out, inspired by Michael Powell...
- 1/30/2024
- by John DiLillo
- Tudum - Netflix
Longtime Showtime exec Amy Israel has joined the North Road Company as its new president of television.
As head of TV at the studio, Israel will spearhead development and production across North Road’s portfolio of scripted series, with the aim to curate and expand its slate to deliver premium content. In her new role, Israel will report to North Road CEO David Nevins, who previously worked with Israel at Showtime in his role as chairman and CEO of the network before he stepped down in October 2022.
“Amy is among the best in the business, the driving force behind a long list of the most impactful shows in our time,” Nevins said in making the announcement. “I know first-hand the value of her unique combination of creative leadership and producorial drive, and I am fully confident she will make a fantastic addition to North Road’s leadership and the ongoing...
As head of TV at the studio, Israel will spearhead development and production across North Road’s portfolio of scripted series, with the aim to curate and expand its slate to deliver premium content. In her new role, Israel will report to North Road CEO David Nevins, who previously worked with Israel at Showtime in his role as chairman and CEO of the network before he stepped down in October 2022.
“Amy is among the best in the business, the driving force behind a long list of the most impactful shows in our time,” Nevins said in making the announcement. “I know first-hand the value of her unique combination of creative leadership and producorial drive, and I am fully confident she will make a fantastic addition to North Road’s leadership and the ongoing...
- 10/27/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Randy Kiyan, the talent and literary manager most recently serving as the head of literary at Luber Roklin Entertainment, today announced the launch of his own management company, Ronin Entertainment.
Kiyan told Deadline that the company “will embody a sleek and nimble mentality that is best served to advocate and support artists in this ever-evolving entertainment landscape.” He added that the trust he shares with clients stems from “a mandate of clear communication of goals, and a passion to tell inclusive stories for broad audiences. We are unified in our commitment to integrity of our artform.”
Kiyan went on to express his gratitude to Luber Roklin principals Matt Luber and Lena Roklin “for taking a chance on me and providing the foundation and freedom to grow my business over the years, as well as my mentors, friends, and colleagues for their continued support. I have always admired the entrepreneurial...
Kiyan told Deadline that the company “will embody a sleek and nimble mentality that is best served to advocate and support artists in this ever-evolving entertainment landscape.” He added that the trust he shares with clients stems from “a mandate of clear communication of goals, and a passion to tell inclusive stories for broad audiences. We are unified in our commitment to integrity of our artform.”
Kiyan went on to express his gratitude to Luber Roklin principals Matt Luber and Lena Roklin “for taking a chance on me and providing the foundation and freedom to grow my business over the years, as well as my mentors, friends, and colleagues for their continued support. I have always admired the entrepreneurial...
- 10/25/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Amy Israel, the respected Showtime Scripted chief, might be headed to Peter Chernin’s The North Road Company.
There is increased speculation that Israel, whose departure from Showtime after 12 years was just announced at the Paramount Global network, may be reuniting with her former boss, David Nevins, who joined The North Road in July as CEO.
Israel, who has an extensive background in both TV and film, has been in talks with North Road, I hear, but sources stressed that there is no deal in place. A rep for The North Road Company declined comment.
Israel joined Showtime Networks in 2011 as SVP, Original Programming and most recently served as EVP, Scripted Programming, overseeing for the development and creative oversight of original scripted series, including drama, comedy and limited series. She was the highest-level Showtime content executive to remain in her role following the major restructuring earlier this year when...
There is increased speculation that Israel, whose departure from Showtime after 12 years was just announced at the Paramount Global network, may be reuniting with her former boss, David Nevins, who joined The North Road in July as CEO.
Israel, who has an extensive background in both TV and film, has been in talks with North Road, I hear, but sources stressed that there is no deal in place. A rep for The North Road Company declined comment.
Israel joined Showtime Networks in 2011 as SVP, Original Programming and most recently served as EVP, Scripted Programming, overseeing for the development and creative oversight of original scripted series, including drama, comedy and limited series. She was the highest-level Showtime content executive to remain in her role following the major restructuring earlier this year when...
- 9/28/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
David Nevins is back in business.
Nevins, who left Paramount Global last year after a 12-year run in charge of Showtime, has been named CEO of Peter Chernin’s The North Road Company. He was most recently Chairman and CEO of Paramount Premium Group and Chief Creative Officer of Paramount+ Scripted Series.
It comes a year after Chernin launched the company, bringing together Chernin Entertainment, the U.S. assets of Red Arrow Studios, which includes Love Is Blind producer Kinetic Content, and Connor Schell’s non-scripted business Words + Pictures.
Nevins and Chernin have known each other for years; Nevins was EVP, Programming at Fox during Chernin’s time there, where he oversaw development and current programming for series including Malcom in the Middle, The Bernie Mac Show and the first season of 24. When he was President of Imagine TV, between 2002 and 2010, the company also had a first-look deal with Fox.
Nevins, who left Paramount Global last year after a 12-year run in charge of Showtime, has been named CEO of Peter Chernin’s The North Road Company. He was most recently Chairman and CEO of Paramount Premium Group and Chief Creative Officer of Paramount+ Scripted Series.
It comes a year after Chernin launched the company, bringing together Chernin Entertainment, the U.S. assets of Red Arrow Studios, which includes Love Is Blind producer Kinetic Content, and Connor Schell’s non-scripted business Words + Pictures.
Nevins and Chernin have known each other for years; Nevins was EVP, Programming at Fox during Chernin’s time there, where he oversaw development and current programming for series including Malcom in the Middle, The Bernie Mac Show and the first season of 24. When he was President of Imagine TV, between 2002 and 2010, the company also had a first-look deal with Fox.
- 7/6/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Chernin Entertainment has landed the rights to the latest novel from Matthew Quirk, the author behind the book that was adapted into popular Netflix series The Night Agent.
Inside Threat, which was published this week by William Morrow, takes place after an attack on the White House, and as the synopsis for the book reads: “The President and his top aides take shelter in a top-secret government facility buried deep underground—but they soon discover the threat is locked inside with them.”
Said Quirk, “It’s my go at a Die Hard or Seven Days in May plot with an Agatha Christie-style locked room mystery thrown in. I’m absolutely thrilled to be working with everyone at Chernin Entertainment and can’t wait to see these characters on the big screen.”
The Netflix adaptation of The Night Agent, which stars Gabriel Basso and Hong Chau, has proven popular on the streamer,...
Inside Threat, which was published this week by William Morrow, takes place after an attack on the White House, and as the synopsis for the book reads: “The President and his top aides take shelter in a top-secret government facility buried deep underground—but they soon discover the threat is locked inside with them.”
Said Quirk, “It’s my go at a Die Hard or Seven Days in May plot with an Agatha Christie-style locked room mystery thrown in. I’m absolutely thrilled to be working with everyone at Chernin Entertainment and can’t wait to see these characters on the big screen.”
The Netflix adaptation of The Night Agent, which stars Gabriel Basso and Hong Chau, has proven popular on the streamer,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Born in New Mexico in 1997, Amber Midthunder was raised in and around the entertainment industry, as the daughter of an actor and a stuntwoman-turned-casting director. She made her first on-screen performance at the tender age of four in "The Homecoming of Jimmy Whitecloud," and has been acting ever since, with a number of film and TV credits to her name. A citizen of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribe through her father, Midthunder is one of the most prominent Native American actresses working in Hollywood today.
Although perhaps most famous for her breakout role in "Prey," she's taken on a variety of different genres, appearing in everything from action blockbusters and police procedurals to indie dramas and television comedies. The young actress shows no signs of slowing down, either: She is slated to play Princess Yue in the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and will also star in "Rez Ball,...
Although perhaps most famous for her breakout role in "Prey," she's taken on a variety of different genres, appearing in everything from action blockbusters and police procedurals to indie dramas and television comedies. The young actress shows no signs of slowing down, either: She is slated to play Princess Yue in the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and will also star in "Rez Ball,...
- 6/3/2023
- by Audrey Fox
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Netflix has unveiled the cast for its coming-of-age sports drama Rez Ball, set in the world of Native American basketball, which Sydney Freeland (Marvel Studios’ Echo) boarded as director in 2021. Among those set to star are Jessica Matten (Dark Winds), Julia Jones (The Mandalorian), Amber Midthunder (Prey), Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds), Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs), Cody Lightning (Echo), Ernest Tsosie (Better Call Saul) and Kauchani Bratt.
The ensemble will also feature a big set of newcomers in Devin Sampson-Craig, River Rayne Thomas, Jojo Jackson, Avery Hale, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Henry Wilson Jr, Jaren K. Robledo, Damian Henry Castellane, Kusem Goodwind and Zoey Reyes. Production in New Mexico is now underway, with filming taking place on the Navajo Nation, with the permission and support of the local sovereign tribal nations.
(L-r) Jaren K. Robledo, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Jojo Jackson, Devin Sampson-Craig, Henry Wilson Jr., Kauchani Bratt, Kusem Goodwind, Avery Hale,...
The ensemble will also feature a big set of newcomers in Devin Sampson-Craig, River Rayne Thomas, Jojo Jackson, Avery Hale, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Henry Wilson Jr, Jaren K. Robledo, Damian Henry Castellane, Kusem Goodwind and Zoey Reyes. Production in New Mexico is now underway, with filming taking place on the Navajo Nation, with the permission and support of the local sovereign tribal nations.
(L-r) Jaren K. Robledo, Hunter Redhorse Arthur, Jojo Jackson, Devin Sampson-Craig, Henry Wilson Jr., Kauchani Bratt, Kusem Goodwind, Avery Hale,...
- 4/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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