ICM Partners Nears Deal With WGA

Joe Otterson TV ReporterRobin Thede has signed a multi-year overall deal at Warner Bros. Television Group.Under the terms of the deal, Thede will develop new television projects for all platforms, including streaming, premium and basic cable, and broadcast.Thede’s most recent project was “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” the HBO comedy series that Thede created, stars in, and also serves as showrunner and executive producer.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCynthia Erivo has signed a first-look television deal with MRC Television and Civic Center Media, MRC’s joint venture with UTA.Under the deal, Erivo will develop and produce television projects through her newly formed production company, Edith’s Daughter. Edith’s Daughter will focus on projects that express the beauty in the stories and people who are often overlooked and underrepresented.

It’s been three months since Hartley Sawyer’s firing and “The Flash” producers have a plan on how the series will address it.

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NME writer Dele Fadele, whose death has been confirmed.It is thought that Fadele died in 2018 of unknown causes, but his passing only became public knowledge last night (August 20), as LouderThanWar reports.Fadele, who was born in Nigeria, became a recognisable face on London’s music scene in the late eighties when he began writing for NME.He continued writing for the publication across the following two decades, with Courtney Love memorably describing Fadele’s take on Hole‘s 1991 performance at

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFamilystyle has entered into a first-look deal with Entertainment 360, the joint venture between MRC Television and Management 360, Variety has learned exclusively.Familystyle is the production company run by Karyn Kusama, Matt Manfredi, and Phil Hay. The first project being developed under the deal is the series “The Occupant.” Kusama is attached to direct with Manfredi and Hay attached to write.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterTanya Saracho has signed an overall deal with Universal Content Productions (UCP).Under the deal, Saracho will develop original television projects for UCP as well as podcasts via the studio’s UCP Audio division. She will also establish a lab and incubator program aimed to nurture, amplify, guide, and empower intersectional Latinx voices.

Dale Hawerchuk was an NHL star who played for the Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, and Philadelphia Flyers.Hawerchuk played hockey all his life, having received his first pair of ice skates when he was two years old.

The Bachelorette actually premieres, there's no way to know for sure . Right now, we basically just know that she reportedly fell in love with days after they began filming, , and now .

after 12 days to pursue a relationship with him—ditching literally all her other boyfriends in the process. Actually, a source even told that “One of her potential guys found a way to get in touch with her and they began talking," and that “By the time filming officially began, they were basically already in love."HOWEVER! According to Bachelor Nation fan accounts who are out here doing the lord's work, Dale Moss' sister shut down rumors and defended her brother.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe Comedy Central shows “The Other Two” and “South Side” are moving to HBO Max.In a deal between Comedy Central Productions and the streaming service, the first seasons of both shows will become available on HBO Max in 2021, with future seasons debuting exclusively on HBO Max instead of Comedy Central.In addition, HBO Max will become the exclusive streaming home of the Comedy Central series “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.” The first season is now available on HBO Max.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticBryan Lourd stepped out today from behind the CAA curtain to express both hope for a post -COVID-19 return of movies and the theater going experience and an agreement with the WGA over the contentious practice of packaging – if the Guild will pick up the phone.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVICM Partners has acquired a significant minority stake in the Stockholm, Sweden-based boutique Lit agency Albatros. ICM partner Pete Stone will move to Sweden where he will work closely with Albatros managing partners Martina Österling and Elin Sandström Lundh on opportunities for Albatros clients in Europe and in the U.S.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMartin Scorsese and his Sikelia Productions banner have signed a first-look film and television deal with Apple.The acclaimed director is currently working with the streamer on the film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which will directed by Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLizzo has signed a first-look television deal with Amazon Studios.Under the deal, the Grammy-winning musician will work with Amazon Studios to create television projects that will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.“I’m so excited to partner with the amazing team at Amazon,” said Lizzo. “Thank you to Jen Salke and the rest of the team for making this dream come true.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFormer NBA player Baron Davis and his company UWish and MiMO Studio have partnered to launch MiMO Sports.The new division is dedicated to creating sports-themed content for kids and families while inspiring positive family values and diverse storytelling.“MiMO Studio is establishing itself as the creative destination for simple, authentic and diverse kid and family stories,” said Cyma Zarghami, MiMO founder and CEO.