Muck Media is expanding its relationship with National Geographic. The Emmy- and Peabody-winning production company has signed a first-look deal with the network for unscripted series and specials.
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EXCLUSIVE: Leslie Small has been set to direct the buddy comedy Happy V-Day and actioner The Raid, under a two-picture deal with Winter State Entertainment. Prep on both titles is underway, with production dates to be set upon the resolution of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
The deal speaks to the move back into narrative features that Winter State has undertaken, after pivoting to docs during the pandemic.
Written by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, Happy V-Day tells the story of two best friends who look to get vasectomies, at the behest of their wives, together confronting the horrors of “the snip.”
In the modern-day Western The Raid, news of Jesse James’ legendary treasure being found spreads quickly. In grand fashion, the treasure will be returned and displayed during the Jesse James Days festival in Northfield, MN. However, Austin and his bandits have other plans, making off with it after staging a bank robbery. Sheriff Tom and Madeline, his daughter, and the town’s lead detective then get caught up in the deadly pursuit that follows the twists and turns of the legend of Jesse James. Hamid Torabpour teamed with Jon Arjes to script this title from a story by Vern Swedin.
In addition to Small, producers on both films will include Hamid and Camille Torabpour, Peter Wise, Nick Hagen, Dr. Mark Smith and Winter State Entertainment.
Said Hamid Torabpour, “The Raid is a throwback to 90s movies like The Fugitive, Face/Off and The Rock! A fun movie that allows you to escape for 2 hours! We are excited to see Leslie bring his voice and vision to this project. And with “Happy V-Day”, Leslie is a no brainer! Having worked with many of the greatest comedians in the business, he can deliver comedy like
Muck Media is expanding its relationship with National Geographic. The Emmy- and Peabody-winning production company has signed a first-look deal with the network for unscripted series and specials.
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Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Bieber are 5 years strong!
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