Multi-hyphenate Marja-Lewis Ryan, showrunner, executive producer, director and writer on The L Word: Generation Q, is expanding her relationship with Showtime. Ryan has signed an overall deal under which she will develop television projects exclusively for the premium television network.
“Marja is our Shohei Ohtani … a gifted two-way player who is both an exceptional writer and an inventive director,” said Gary Levine, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Inc. “I love the energy, the perspective and the fun she brings to The L Word: Generation Q, and I look forward to the upcoming season of that series and other inspired creations from her.”
Based on the groundbreaking drama series The L Word, season two of The L Word: Generation Q will continue to follow the intermingled lives of Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey), Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Sarah Finley (Jacqueline Toboni...
“Marja is our Shohei Ohtani … a gifted two-way player who is both an exceptional writer and an inventive director,” said Gary Levine, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Inc. “I love the energy, the perspective and the fun she brings to The L Word: Generation Q, and I look forward to the upcoming season of that series and other inspired creations from her.”
Based on the groundbreaking drama series The L Word, season two of The L Word: Generation Q will continue to follow the intermingled lives of Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey), Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Sarah Finley (Jacqueline Toboni...
- 7/20/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“The L Word: Generation Q” showrunner, executive producer, director and writer Marja-Lewis Ryan has inked an exclusive overall development deal with Showtime, Variety has learned.
Gary Levine, president of entertainment with Jana Winograde at the premium cable outfit, praised “the energy, the perspective and the fun” Ryan brings to “The L Word: Generation Q,” calling her Showtime’s Shohei Ohtani — “a gifted two-way player who is both an exceptional writer and an inventive director.”
For her part, Ryan enthused about having a home for her work at Showtime. “Their support of my vision for ‘The L Word: Generation Q’ has been absolutely extraordinary,” she said. “I so look forward to developing my own projects as well as shepherding new, progressive creatives into the Showtime flock as we work together to diversify the kinds of stories that get told.”
Ryan has written, directed and produced the plays “Dysnomia,” “One in the Chamber,...
Gary Levine, president of entertainment with Jana Winograde at the premium cable outfit, praised “the energy, the perspective and the fun” Ryan brings to “The L Word: Generation Q,” calling her Showtime’s Shohei Ohtani — “a gifted two-way player who is both an exceptional writer and an inventive director.”
For her part, Ryan enthused about having a home for her work at Showtime. “Their support of my vision for ‘The L Word: Generation Q’ has been absolutely extraordinary,” she said. “I so look forward to developing my own projects as well as shepherding new, progressive creatives into the Showtime flock as we work together to diversify the kinds of stories that get told.”
Ryan has written, directed and produced the plays “Dysnomia,” “One in the Chamber,...
- 7/20/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
The New Zealand Film Commission.s new CEO Dave Gibson has called on the Kiwi production industry to .lift the bar..
The veteran film and TV producer sees the Nz screen industry entering a new era thanks to the government.s increased rebates and grants, which come into effect on April 1.
.The government has changed the incentives, now it.s up to the industry to make a go of it,. Gibson tells If. He sold his shares in the Gibson Group, which he founded 35 years ago, to senior management when he was hired as CEO, succeeding Graeme Mason.
.We would like to lift the bar a little bit, stretch a wee bit further, make films a bit better and get a few more eyeballs,. says Gibson, whose film and TV credits include The Silent One, Street Hospital, Fresh Meat, Time Trackers, Aftershock, Welcome to Paradise, Holly's Heroes, The Strip, The Last Ocean and Paradise Café.
The veteran film and TV producer sees the Nz screen industry entering a new era thanks to the government.s increased rebates and grants, which come into effect on April 1.
.The government has changed the incentives, now it.s up to the industry to make a go of it,. Gibson tells If. He sold his shares in the Gibson Group, which he founded 35 years ago, to senior management when he was hired as CEO, succeeding Graeme Mason.
.We would like to lift the bar a little bit, stretch a wee bit further, make films a bit better and get a few more eyeballs,. says Gibson, whose film and TV credits include The Silent One, Street Hospital, Fresh Meat, Time Trackers, Aftershock, Welcome to Paradise, Holly's Heroes, The Strip, The Last Ocean and Paradise Café.
- 2/4/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Veteran Kiwi TV and film producer Dave Gibson is the new CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission, succeeding Graeme Mason who is now CEO of Screen Australia.
Gibson is selling his shares in the Gibson Group, the Wellington-based production company he founded 35 years ago. Senior management Victoria Spackman, Allan Smith, Brett Tompkins and Bevin Linkhorn are buying his stake.
His five-year term starts in January. "It.s been a tough decision to move from the production industry where I.ve spent most of my working life but I.m excited by the challenge of working at the Film Commission and trying to make a difference," Gibson tells If.
.Dave Gibson is one of New Zealand.s most experienced film and television producers and we are delighted to have secured his services for this important leadership role. said Nzfc chair Patsy Reddy.
It's a popular choice among the Nz screen industry judging by initial reactions,...
Gibson is selling his shares in the Gibson Group, the Wellington-based production company he founded 35 years ago. Senior management Victoria Spackman, Allan Smith, Brett Tompkins and Bevin Linkhorn are buying his stake.
His five-year term starts in January. "It.s been a tough decision to move from the production industry where I.ve spent most of my working life but I.m excited by the challenge of working at the Film Commission and trying to make a difference," Gibson tells If.
.Dave Gibson is one of New Zealand.s most experienced film and television producers and we are delighted to have secured his services for this important leadership role. said Nzfc chair Patsy Reddy.
It's a popular choice among the Nz screen industry judging by initial reactions,...
- 12/2/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
New Delhi, May 26: The 13-year-old Pune boy emerged as the biggest dramebaaz in the entire country. Aditya Singhal says he couldn't sleep after winning the Golden Keeda trophy on "India's Best Dramebaaz" (Ibd).
Aditya, a student of Bishop's Co-ed School in Pune, is a class VIII student and was the eldest among the finalists. After the results were announced, he said he couldn't sleep that night out of excitement.
Known as 'The Silent One' on the show, he said: "Everything seems so good. After the result was announced, I couldn't sleep. I am really excited. I am finally India's Best Dramebaaz."
"I just couldn't believe that I won the show. My parents started jumping with joy. And even the mentors. Nihaar Gite (the.
Aditya, a student of Bishop's Co-ed School in Pune, is a class VIII student and was the eldest among the finalists. After the results were announced, he said he couldn't sleep that night out of excitement.
Known as 'The Silent One' on the show, he said: "Everything seems so good. After the result was announced, I couldn't sleep. I am really excited. I am finally India's Best Dramebaaz."
"I just couldn't believe that I won the show. My parents started jumping with joy. And even the mentors. Nihaar Gite (the.
- 5/26/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
When Harvey's beloved assistant Donna got the boot a few weeks back, we were left stunned. Not only is she the resident source of comic relief on Suits, but she's Harvey's righthand woman! She can't be gone forever, right? Luckily, the promo for tonight's episode is an epic one. Pearson Hardman goes to court and Harvey's taking the fall for Donna's mistake. Will that fracture their relationship forever?
I caught up with actress Sarah Rafferty to get the dirt on Donna's firing and what we can expect.
Ology: So Donna's firing episode was pretty emotional for me. What was it like shooting that episode?
Sarah: I’m so grateful for the writers for such an awesome episode and we had Christopher Misiano directing it and he just has such an amazing spirit that you just completely trust him. I’m just so lucky that we have somebody we all have faith with.
I caught up with actress Sarah Rafferty to get the dirt on Donna's firing and what we can expect.
Ology: So Donna's firing episode was pretty emotional for me. What was it like shooting that episode?
Sarah: I’m so grateful for the writers for such an awesome episode and we had Christopher Misiano directing it and he just has such an amazing spirit that you just completely trust him. I’m just so lucky that we have somebody we all have faith with.
- 8/2/2012
- by Sharon Tharp
- TVology
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