Mattel Television Studios has tapped three new executives for key roles: Sidney Clifton as head of creative for animation, Cory Bennett Lewis as head of production, and Amy Suh as head of creative for live action, scripted and unscripted.
The trio of execs will report directly to Mattel Television Studios chief Michelle Mendelovitz.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sidney, Cory and Amy to Mattel,” Mendelovitz said. “Their breadth of experience working with top-tier talent across multiple genres and proven expertise creating series for global audiences make them perfectly suited for Mattel Television Studios’ next phase of growth. As we together build a home for best-in-class creators, taking Mattel’s iconic IP to make innovative, inspiring, and entertaining television series that reflect the diverse and inclusive world we live in for our muti-generational fans, I look forward to the amazing work this exceptionally talented, female-led studio will do.”
Clifton most recently...
The trio of execs will report directly to Mattel Television Studios chief Michelle Mendelovitz.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sidney, Cory and Amy to Mattel,” Mendelovitz said. “Their breadth of experience working with top-tier talent across multiple genres and proven expertise creating series for global audiences make them perfectly suited for Mattel Television Studios’ next phase of growth. As we together build a home for best-in-class creators, taking Mattel’s iconic IP to make innovative, inspiring, and entertaining television series that reflect the diverse and inclusive world we live in for our muti-generational fans, I look forward to the amazing work this exceptionally talented, female-led studio will do.”
Clifton most recently...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Allison Janney…action hero? As unlikely as that sounds, it appears to be true as confirmed with the release of Netflix’s official trailer for Lou. The action thriller finds Oscar winner Allison Janney trying to help a desperate mother, played by Emmy nominee Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country), find her kidnapped daughter.
The thriller’s cast also includes Logan Marshall-Green, Ridley Asha Bateman, and Matt Craven. Anna Foerster (Underworld: Blood Wars) directed from a screenplay by Maggie Cohn and Jack Stanley.
Bad Robot’s J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, and Jon Cohen produced, with Janney, Smollett, Cory Bennett Lewis, Lindsey Weber, Brendan Ferguson, and Braden Aftergood executive producing.
The official trailer arrived along with a new poster and three photos from the action film which is set for release on September 23, 2022.
Netflix released the following synopsis of Lou:
Thinking she’d put her dangerous past behind her, Lou (Janney) finds her...
The thriller’s cast also includes Logan Marshall-Green, Ridley Asha Bateman, and Matt Craven. Anna Foerster (Underworld: Blood Wars) directed from a screenplay by Maggie Cohn and Jack Stanley.
Bad Robot’s J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, and Jon Cohen produced, with Janney, Smollett, Cory Bennett Lewis, Lindsey Weber, Brendan Ferguson, and Braden Aftergood executive producing.
The official trailer arrived along with a new poster and three photos from the action film which is set for release on September 23, 2022.
Netflix released the following synopsis of Lou:
Thinking she’d put her dangerous past behind her, Lou (Janney) finds her...
- 8/22/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Netflix has unveiled a trailer and first-look photos for its action-thriller Lou, starring Oscar winner Allison Janney and Emmy nominee Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country), which is slated for release on September 23rd.
The film from cinematographer-turned-director Anna Foerster (Westworld) follows Lou (Janney), a woman who thinks she’s put her dangerous past behind her, but finds her quiet life interrupted when a desperate mother (Smollett) begs her to help save her kidnapped daughter. As a massive storm rages, the two women risk their lives on a rescue mission that will test their limits and expose dark and shocking secrets from their pasts.
Written by Maggie Cohn (The Staircase) and Jack Stanley, from a story by Cohn, Lou also stars Logan Marshall-Green, Ridley Asha Bateman and Matt Craven. Bad Robot’s J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella and Jon Cohen produced, with Janney and Smollett exec producing alongside Braden Aftergood, Brendan Ferguson,...
The film from cinematographer-turned-director Anna Foerster (Westworld) follows Lou (Janney), a woman who thinks she’s put her dangerous past behind her, but finds her quiet life interrupted when a desperate mother (Smollett) begs her to help save her kidnapped daughter. As a massive storm rages, the two women risk their lives on a rescue mission that will test their limits and expose dark and shocking secrets from their pasts.
Written by Maggie Cohn (The Staircase) and Jack Stanley, from a story by Cohn, Lou also stars Logan Marshall-Green, Ridley Asha Bateman and Matt Craven. Bad Robot’s J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella and Jon Cohen produced, with Janney and Smollett exec producing alongside Braden Aftergood, Brendan Ferguson,...
- 8/22/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Logan Marshall-Green (How It Ends), Matt Craven (Sharp Objects) and newcomer Ridley Asha Bateman have joined the cast of Lou.
They’ll appear, in the Netflix film, opposite previously announced cast members Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country).
In Lou, a massive storm rages. A young girl is kidnapped. Her mother, with no other option, teams up with the mysterious older woman next door to pursue the kidnapper – a journey into the wilderness that will test their limits and expose dark and shocking secrets from their pasts.
Anna Foerster is directing the film, from a script by Maggie Cohn.
JJ Abrams, Jon Cohen and Hannah Minghella are producing the feature. Its exec producers are Braden Aftergood, Allison Janney, Jurnee Smollett, Lindsey Weber and Cory Bennett Lewis. Jeannette Francis is also on board as an associate producer.
Marshall-Green recently appeared in the film How It Ends,...
They’ll appear, in the Netflix film, opposite previously announced cast members Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country).
In Lou, a massive storm rages. A young girl is kidnapped. Her mother, with no other option, teams up with the mysterious older woman next door to pursue the kidnapper – a journey into the wilderness that will test their limits and expose dark and shocking secrets from their pasts.
Anna Foerster is directing the film, from a script by Maggie Cohn.
JJ Abrams, Jon Cohen and Hannah Minghella are producing the feature. Its exec producers are Braden Aftergood, Allison Janney, Jurnee Smollett, Lindsey Weber and Cory Bennett Lewis. Jeannette Francis is also on board as an associate producer.
Marshall-Green recently appeared in the film How It Ends,...
- 7/1/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Bad Robot has expanded its film and television production team and has appointed Chrysta Burton as EVP of Physical Production and Diane Coote as its VP, of Physical Production. They join current Bad Robot executive Josh Tate who serves as VP of Physical Production.
The trio will now handle all film and television productions for the label, with Burton overseeing projects from development through post-production. All three report to Cory Bennett Lewis, Head of Bad Robot Physical Production.
Bennett Lewis said, “I am excited to have had the opportunity to build a team of minds that are innovative in our approach to production. This is a group that has an abundance of experiences across all aspects of filmmaking that will grant further support around our creative teams and the stories they push to tell every day.”
Burton joins Bad Robot following her role as a visual effects executive at Netflix...
The trio will now handle all film and television productions for the label, with Burton overseeing projects from development through post-production. All three report to Cory Bennett Lewis, Head of Bad Robot Physical Production.
Bennett Lewis said, “I am excited to have had the opportunity to build a team of minds that are innovative in our approach to production. This is a group that has an abundance of experiences across all aspects of filmmaking that will grant further support around our creative teams and the stories they push to tell every day.”
Burton joins Bad Robot following her role as a visual effects executive at Netflix...
- 11/19/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Heather was a big fan of Overlord after having seen the movie at Fantastic Fest, so this is already on my radar to catch on opening night. That said, if you're still on the fence about it and want to see more, Paramount has released their latest (and final trailer) for the upcoming World War II-set horror movie.
Overlord was directed by Julius Avery and stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbæk, John Magaro, and Mathilde Ollivier. The screenplay was written by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith, based on a story by Billy Ray. Executive producers include Jo Burn, Jon Cohen and Cory Bennett Lewis, and the movie was produced by J.J. Abrams & Lindsey Weber.
"On the eve of D-Day, American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion’s success. But as they approach their target, they begin to realize there...
Overlord was directed by Julius Avery and stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbæk, John Magaro, and Mathilde Ollivier. The screenplay was written by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith, based on a story by Billy Ray. Executive producers include Jo Burn, Jon Cohen and Cory Bennett Lewis, and the movie was produced by J.J. Abrams & Lindsey Weber.
"On the eve of D-Day, American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion’s success. But as they approach their target, they begin to realize there...
- 10/5/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
I'm really loving the Wolfenstein vibe we're getting from the Overlord trailer, and with it playing Fantastic Fest later this month, we'll be getting word from our own Heather Wixson on what to expect. There will be plenty of Overlord coverage coming soon, but until then Paramount has shared a brand new poster.
Overlord was directed by Julius Avery and stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbæk, John Magaro, and Mathilde Ollivier. The screenplay was written by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith, based on a story by Billy Ray. Executive producers include Jo Burn, Jon Cohen and Cory Bennett Lewis, and the movie was produced by J.J. Abrams & Lindsey Weber.
"On the eve of D-Day, American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion’s success. But as they approach their target, they begin to realize there is more going on in...
Overlord was directed by Julius Avery and stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbæk, John Magaro, and Mathilde Ollivier. The screenplay was written by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith, based on a story by Billy Ray. Executive producers include Jo Burn, Jon Cohen and Cory Bennett Lewis, and the movie was produced by J.J. Abrams & Lindsey Weber.
"On the eve of D-Day, American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion’s success. But as they approach their target, they begin to realize there is more going on in...
- 9/12/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Paramount has just released the first trailer for Overlord, the latest film from J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot. Set during World War II, the movie follows a team of Us paratroopers that drop behind enemy lines and discover terrifying Nazi experiments.
Overlord was directed by Julius Avery and stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbæk, John Magaro, and Mathilde Ollivier. The screenplay was written by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith, based on a story by Billy Ray. Executive producers include Jo Burn, Jon Cohen and Cory Bennett Lewis, and the movie was produced by J.J. Abrams & Lindsey Weber.
"On the eve of D-Day, American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion’s success. But as they approach their target, they begin to realize there is more going on in this Nazi-occupied village than a simple military operation. They find themselves fighting against supernatural forces,...
Overlord was directed by Julius Avery and stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbæk, John Magaro, and Mathilde Ollivier. The screenplay was written by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith, based on a story by Billy Ray. Executive producers include Jo Burn, Jon Cohen and Cory Bennett Lewis, and the movie was produced by J.J. Abrams & Lindsey Weber.
"On the eve of D-Day, American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion’s success. But as they approach their target, they begin to realize there is more going on in this Nazi-occupied village than a simple military operation. They find themselves fighting against supernatural forces,...
- 7/18/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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