Wasserman, the sports and music representation firm that acquired Brillstein Entertainment Partners last year, is officially moving into the non-fiction space.
The company has launched a new division run by former Showtime exec Zoe Rogovin.
It comes after Wasserman scored a wide-ranging deal between Brittney Griner and Disney that includes a major documentary component. The company is also behind Netflix’s Get Gotti.
The unit will develop premium, commercial TV and documentary films with directors, talent and production companies as well as Wasserman’s own entertainment, sports, and music businesses.
Rogovin will report to Jon Liebman, CEO of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, who runs all content and entertainment for Wasserman.
She started her career as an intern at Brillstein and later worked in Global Media Rights and Business Development for Wasserman, before eventually becoming Showtime’s SVP of Programming, where she oversaw non-fiction series such as W. Kamau Bell’s We Need to Talk About Cosby,...
The company has launched a new division run by former Showtime exec Zoe Rogovin.
It comes after Wasserman scored a wide-ranging deal between Brittney Griner and Disney that includes a major documentary component. The company is also behind Netflix’s Get Gotti.
The unit will develop premium, commercial TV and documentary films with directors, talent and production companies as well as Wasserman’s own entertainment, sports, and music businesses.
Rogovin will report to Jon Liebman, CEO of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, who runs all content and entertainment for Wasserman.
She started her career as an intern at Brillstein and later worked in Global Media Rights and Business Development for Wasserman, before eventually becoming Showtime’s SVP of Programming, where she oversaw non-fiction series such as W. Kamau Bell’s We Need to Talk About Cosby,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Wasserman has hired Zoe Rogovin to lead the company’s newly launched non-fiction division.
In her new role, Rogovin and the division will develop and produce premium, commercial TV, and documentary films. They will work with a wide range of directors, talent, and production companies as well as Wasserman’s own entertainment, sports, and music businesses.
She will report to Jon Liebman, CEO of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, who runs all content and entertainment for Wasserman. Brillstein was acquired by Wasserman in September 2023.
“The launch of our Non-Fiction division is another milestone in our mission to open up new creative opportunities for talent,” Liebman said. “Zoe is dynamic and immensely qualified. With the resources and momentum of the Wasserman and Brillstein teams behind her, we know we will have the platform to generate great work.”
The division already has multiple projects in its pipeline, including the previously announced Brittney Griner documentary with ESPN and more.
In her new role, Rogovin and the division will develop and produce premium, commercial TV, and documentary films. They will work with a wide range of directors, talent, and production companies as well as Wasserman’s own entertainment, sports, and music businesses.
She will report to Jon Liebman, CEO of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, who runs all content and entertainment for Wasserman. Brillstein was acquired by Wasserman in September 2023.
“The launch of our Non-Fiction division is another milestone in our mission to open up new creative opportunities for talent,” Liebman said. “Zoe is dynamic and immensely qualified. With the resources and momentum of the Wasserman and Brillstein teams behind her, we know we will have the platform to generate great work.”
The division already has multiple projects in its pipeline, including the previously announced Brittney Griner documentary with ESPN and more.
- 2/15/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max’s The Janes was among the top winners at the 44th annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards on Wednesday, with the film — centered on a pre-Roe v. Wade abortion network in Chicago — taking home best documentary as well as best social issue documentary.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) presented the Documentary category winners during a live ceremony at the Palladium Times Square in New York City and streamed live on NATAS’ viewing platform powered by Vimeo, the second of a two-night celebration. The News category winners were announced in a ceremony held at the Palladium on Wednesday.
Scheduled presenters at the Thursday night Docs ceremony included HBO Documentary & Family Programming’s Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller, reporter Jelani Cobb, Nothing Compares director Kathryn Ferguson, NPR host and Is That Black Enough for You?!? writer-director Elvis Mitchell, Doc NYC co-founder Thom Powers and National Geographic correspondent Mariana van Zeller.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) presented the Documentary category winners during a live ceremony at the Palladium Times Square in New York City and streamed live on NATAS’ viewing platform powered by Vimeo, the second of a two-night celebration. The News category winners were announced in a ceremony held at the Palladium on Wednesday.
Scheduled presenters at the Thursday night Docs ceremony included HBO Documentary & Family Programming’s Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller, reporter Jelani Cobb, Nothing Compares director Kathryn Ferguson, NPR host and Is That Black Enough for You?!? writer-director Elvis Mitchell, Doc NYC co-founder Thom Powers and National Geographic correspondent Mariana van Zeller.
- 9/29/2023
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zoe Rogovin, who has spearheaded docuseries such as We Need to Talk About Cosby, has been promoted at Showtime.
Rogovin has been upped to SVP Programming. She was previously VP Non-Fiction Programming. She reports to Vinnie Malhotra, EVP Nonfiction Programming, and is based in Los Angeles.
In addition to the W. Kamau Bell-directed Cosby series, Rogovin has been responsible for J.J Abrams-exec produced UFO and music docs Supervillain, Supreme Team and Sheryl.
She is also responsible for returning series such as Couple’s Therapy, Ziwe and global news series Vice.
Rogovin joined the Paramount Global-owned premium cabler in 2019 to oversee development and production of original non-fiction features and series. She previously spent over six years at Bravo, where she was VP Development, developing series such as The Real Housewives of Dallas, Family Karma, Backyard Envy and The Singles Project as well as scripted comedy Odd Mom Out.
Rogovin has been upped to SVP Programming. She was previously VP Non-Fiction Programming. She reports to Vinnie Malhotra, EVP Nonfiction Programming, and is based in Los Angeles.
In addition to the W. Kamau Bell-directed Cosby series, Rogovin has been responsible for J.J Abrams-exec produced UFO and music docs Supervillain, Supreme Team and Sheryl.
She is also responsible for returning series such as Couple’s Therapy, Ziwe and global news series Vice.
Rogovin joined the Paramount Global-owned premium cabler in 2019 to oversee development and production of original non-fiction features and series. She previously spent over six years at Bravo, where she was VP Development, developing series such as The Real Housewives of Dallas, Family Karma, Backyard Envy and The Singles Project as well as scripted comedy Odd Mom Out.
- 8/30/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime’s Zoe Rogovin has been promoted to senior vice president of programming, the network said Tuesday. Rogovin will continue to report to Vinnie Malhotra, the executive vice president of nonfiction programming.
Rogovin joined Showtime in 2019, after serving as a vice president of development at Bravo. As part of her role, she oversees the development and production of the network’s original nonfiction storytelling, including episodic, serialized and film formats. She spearheaded “We Need to Talk About Cosby,” extraterrestrial investigation series “UFO,” as well as “Supreme Team” and “Supervillain.” She is also responsible for “Couples Therapy,” sketch comedy “Ziwe,” and news program “Vice.”
“Since joining Showtime, Zoe has been nothing less than essential in elevating the critical and popular success of our non-fiction slate,” Malhotra said in a statement. “She has a preternatural ability to identify undiscovered talent and nurture their best work, work that has definitive and important impact.
Rogovin joined Showtime in 2019, after serving as a vice president of development at Bravo. As part of her role, she oversees the development and production of the network’s original nonfiction storytelling, including episodic, serialized and film formats. She spearheaded “We Need to Talk About Cosby,” extraterrestrial investigation series “UFO,” as well as “Supreme Team” and “Supervillain.” She is also responsible for “Couples Therapy,” sketch comedy “Ziwe,” and news program “Vice.”
“Since joining Showtime, Zoe has been nothing less than essential in elevating the critical and popular success of our non-fiction slate,” Malhotra said in a statement. “She has a preternatural ability to identify undiscovered talent and nurture their best work, work that has definitive and important impact.
- 8/30/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Zoe Rogovin has been promoted to senior vice president of programming at Showtime.
Rogovin enters the position after most recently serving as vice president of non-fiction programming. Since joining the company in 2019, she has overseen development and production of the network’s non-fiction projects across episodic, serialized and film formats. Showtime titles under Rogovin’s purview have included the recent limited series “We Need to Talk About Cosby” from W. Kamau Bell, “UFO” from Bad Robot, “Supreme Team” from Nas and “Supervillain,” about Tekashi 6ix9ine. She has also worked on returning series such as “Couples Therapy” with Dr. Orna Guralnik, comedy sketch series “Ziwe” with Ziwe Fumudoh and news program “Vice,” as well as the Sheryl Crow documentary “Sheryl.”
Rogovin is based in Showtime’s West Hollywood offices and reports to Vinnie Malhotra, who serves as executive vice president of non-fiction programming.
Before working at Showtime, Rogovin served as...
Rogovin enters the position after most recently serving as vice president of non-fiction programming. Since joining the company in 2019, she has overseen development and production of the network’s non-fiction projects across episodic, serialized and film formats. Showtime titles under Rogovin’s purview have included the recent limited series “We Need to Talk About Cosby” from W. Kamau Bell, “UFO” from Bad Robot, “Supreme Team” from Nas and “Supervillain,” about Tekashi 6ix9ine. She has also worked on returning series such as “Couples Therapy” with Dr. Orna Guralnik, comedy sketch series “Ziwe” with Ziwe Fumudoh and news program “Vice,” as well as the Sheryl Crow documentary “Sheryl.”
Rogovin is based in Showtime’s West Hollywood offices and reports to Vinnie Malhotra, who serves as executive vice president of non-fiction programming.
Before working at Showtime, Rogovin served as...
- 8/30/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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Showtime is promoting one of its key executives in the unscripted arena.
Zoe Rogovin has been elevated to senior vp programming at Paramount Global’s premium cable outlet. She’ll continue to steer development and production of original nonfiction programming for Showtime, including episodic and serialized shows and documentary films. She reports to Vinnie Malhotra, executive vp nonfiction programming.
“Since joining Showtime, Zoe has been nothing less than essential in elevating the critical and popular success of our non-fiction slate,” Malhotra said in a statement. “She has a preternatural ability to identify undiscovered talent and nurture their best work, work that has definitive and important impact. Her enthusiasm and passion for the job is infectious, and I could not be happier to see such a talented executive continue to rise.”
Rogovin came to Showtime in 2019. In that time she has worked on docuseries...
Showtime is promoting one of its key executives in the unscripted arena.
Zoe Rogovin has been elevated to senior vp programming at Paramount Global’s premium cable outlet. She’ll continue to steer development and production of original nonfiction programming for Showtime, including episodic and serialized shows and documentary films. She reports to Vinnie Malhotra, executive vp nonfiction programming.
“Since joining Showtime, Zoe has been nothing less than essential in elevating the critical and popular success of our non-fiction slate,” Malhotra said in a statement. “She has a preternatural ability to identify undiscovered talent and nurture their best work, work that has definitive and important impact. Her enthusiasm and passion for the job is infectious, and I could not be happier to see such a talented executive continue to rise.”
Rogovin came to Showtime in 2019. In that time she has worked on docuseries...
- 8/30/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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