Lizzo Inks First-Look Deal With Amazon

BuzzFeed is expanding its media reach. The company has signed a first-look deal with Universal Television to develop scripted series projects based on its content and original reporting from its journalists.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorBuzzfeed is making an expanded push into television, signing a first-look deal with Universal TV, in which the studio will produce scripted content based on stories and original reporting published by the tech-powered media company.

Cynthia Erivo is expanding into producing. The award-winning actress is reteaming with The Outsider studio MRC Television and has signed a first-look deal with the studio and Civic Center Media.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorOscar nominee and The Outsider star Cynthia Erivo is expanding her relationship with MRC Television and Civic Center Media, the studio’s joint venture with UTA, with a first-look deal. Under the pact, Erivo will develop and produce television projects through her newly formed production company, Edith’s Daughter.

Amazon is bringing another key member of the Fleabag team back. The retail giant/streamer has inked director Harry Bradbeer to a first-look deal.

Peter White Television EditorHarry Bradbeer is the latest member of the Fleabag family to partner with Amazon after striking a first-look deal with the streamer.Bradbeer, who directed both seasons of the BBC/Amazon comedy co-pro, won the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for his work on the second season.

Will Thorne Staff WriterHarry Bradbeer, known for directing almost every single episode of “Fleabag,” has set his creative sights on Amazon.The Emmy winner has inked a first-look deal with Amazon Studios, under which he will develop and create television series to premiere exclusively on the streamer.News of the deal comes almost a year after “Fleabag” creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge inked her own deal with Amazon.

After successfully partnering on Elton John biopicRocketman, New Republic Pictures, led by producers Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer, has closed on a multi-picture co-financing deal with Paramount. Under the pact, New Republic, which has a first-look deal with the studio, will partner on a slate of ten feature films, including tentpolesMission: Impossible 7,Top Gun: Maverick,The Tomorrow War,Infiniteanda newTransformersmovie,as well as a slate of comedies, dramas and children’s features.

Peter White Television EditorABC is doubling down on its business with Tyra Banks after the supermodel and TV host struck a first-look deal with ABC Signature.Banks and her production company Bankable Productions will produce scripted content with ABC Signature and unscripted programming with ABC Entertainment via the new agreement.Banks and Bankable Productions previously had a first-look deal with Universal Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio, unveiled in August 2018.It

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterSupermodel-turned-businesswoman Tyra Banks has signed a first-look deal with Disney Television Studios’ ABC Signature to focus her efforts on producing scripted programming with ABC Signature and unscripted content with ABC Entertainment.“Ever since I was a little girl growing up in Inglewood, California, I’ve been enamored by the magic of Disney. Joining the family at ABC feels like a homecoming of sorts,” says Banks.

Luke Bryan is sharing some of his outdoor essentials on his new Amazon Outdoor Essentials store .

Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions – the film and television production company co-run by Jennifer Davisson – has inked a multi-year first-look film deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The multi-picture deal already sees the companies in development on two projects, though now details were given.

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.

Lizzo is teaming up with Amazon!

Also Read: Lindsey Vonn and Her Dog to Host Amazon Competition Series 'The Pack' Featuring Other Human-Pet Teams“Lizzo is one of the most exciting, creative, joyful artists in the industry, and it is such a pleasure to announce this new deal with her,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, added.

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.

Peter White Television EditorAmazon has struck a first-look deal with Good As Hell singer Lizzo.Lizzo, real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson, is to work with the streamer to develop and produce TV series.Albert Cheng and Vernon Sanders, Co-Heads of Television at Amazon Studios, revealed the news as part of the company’s virtual TCA press tour.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorNew Republic Pictures has signed Jake Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker’s Nine Stories to a first look feature film production deal.It’s the second first look that New Republic has made in recent weeks, the prior one being with two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and her Dirty Films company.Gyllenhaal and New Republic founder Brian Oliver previously worked together on Universal’s Everest while New Republic President Bradley Fischer collaborated

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVApple has signed a first-look deal with Appian Way Prods., the film and television production company founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and co-run by Jennifer Davisson.