EXCLUSIVE: Linda Lowy, the Emmy award-winning casting director of Grey’s Anatomy and Friday Night Lights, has launched Backyard Casting with longtime colleagues Morgan Smith and Lily Trotter.
10.01.2024 - 18:44 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: 3 Ball Media Group (3BMG), the production group behind series including Bar Rescue and Bling Empire, is looking to bolster its IP outside of traditional television after forming a joint venture with Jeff Goldman’s Octopean Media.
The deal will see Goldman look to “optimize” 3BMG’s intellectual property for film, TV, short-form content, books, sports, games and brands, looking at new content distribution platforms, licensing and merchandising opportunities, brand partnerships and integrations, and gaming applications.
Goldman is a former WME agent, who has worked at companies including Premier Digital and Eyeworks.
His current client list includes Mattel, Naked and Afraid producer Renegade83, distribution company Filmrise, restaurateur and chef David Myers and social media character Sock Puppet Master. He is also working with longtime Oprah exec producer Lisa Erspamer on multiple projects involving her book A Letter to My Mom.
Through the JV, 3BMG will provide Goldman and the Octopean team access to its infrastructure, including production and technical services and back-office functions.
3BMG is made up of companies including 3 Ball Productions, Jeff Jenkins Productions, and Superluna Studios.
Goldman said, “Obviously, there’s been a huge shift in the media and content industry, and everyone is focused on business models that can thrive in a ‘new normal.’ Octopean was built to explore and leverage ancillary revenue streams for rights holders – strategically, aggressively and with a brand-first approach – which is critical for companies looking to monetize the full scope of their IP. My friends and colleagues at 3BMG are 100% aligned with this effort and their support is helping us supercharge our
EXCLUSIVE: Linda Lowy, the Emmy award-winning casting director of Grey’s Anatomy and Friday Night Lights, has launched Backyard Casting with longtime colleagues Morgan Smith and Lily Trotter.
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