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Jax Media
Jax Media is an American film and television production company co-founded by Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, and John Skidmore. It is known for producing long-running series ''Broad City'', ''Difficult People'', '' Younger'', and ''Inside Amy Schumer''. In February 2018, Imagine Entertainment acquired a controlling stake in Jax Media. Filmography In production *''Uncoupled'' (with Netflix) (2022) * ''Partner Track'' (with Netflix) (2022) Current television * ''Inside Amy Schumer'' (with So Easy Productions, Irony Point, Comedy Partners and MTV Entertainment Studios) (2013–present) * '' My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman'' (with Worldwide Pants, RadicalMedia, and Zero Point Zero Production) (2018–present) * ''The Conners'' (with Mohawk Productions and Werner Entertainment) (2018–present) * '' The Other Two'' (with Broadway Video, Comedy Partners and MTV Entertainment Studios) (2019–present) * ''Russian Doll'' (with Paper Kite Productions, 3 Arts Ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Privately Held Company
A privately held company (or simply a private company) is a company whose shares and related rights or obligations are not offered for public subscription or publicly negotiated in the respective listed markets, but rather the company's stock is offered, owned, traded, exchanged privately, or Over-the-counter (finance), over-the-counter. In the case of a closed corporation, there are a relatively small number of shareholders or company members. Related terms are closely-held corporation, unquoted company, and unlisted company. Though less visible than their public company, publicly traded counterparts, private companies have major importance in the world's economy. In 2008, the 441 list of largest private non-governmental companies by revenue, largest private companies in the United States accounted for ($1.8 trillion) in revenues and employed 6.2 million people, according to ''Forbes''. In 2005, using a substantially smaller pool size (22.7%) for comparison, the 339 companies on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worldwide Pants
Worldwide Pants Inc. is an American television and film production company founded and owned by comedian and talk show host David Letterman. The company was formerly headquartered at the Ed Sullivan Theater building in New York City, but has since moved to Los Angeles following the ending of the ''Late Show with David Letterman''. The president and CEO is former ''Late Show'' executive producer Rob Burnett. Peter Lassally, a former ''The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'' and ''Late Show'' executive producer, was the senior vice-president until his retirement. History 1990s A predecessor company, ''Space Age Meats'', produced Letterman's first television talk show, ''The David Letterman Show'' in 1980. This company was also credited with producing ''Late Night with David Letterman'', produced in partnership with NBC and Johnny Carson's Carson Productions from 1982 to 1990 (Carson would continue to be credited with production of that show until his retirement in 1992). Worldw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoorae Media
Hoorae Media (pronounced "hooray"), also known as Hoorae, is an American media production company formed in September 2020 by Issa Rae. Formerly known as Issa Rae Productions, Hoorae launched as an umbrella banner to consolidate her various film, television, and digital content companies. ''Insecure'' and ''A Black Lady Sketch Show'' are produced by Hoorae with HBO. Upcoming projects include the HBO Max series '' Rap Sh*t'', a revival of ''Project Greenlight'', and the film ''Sinkhole'', produced with Monkeypaw Productions and Universal Pictures. History In September 2020 Issa Rae launched Hoorae, a media company and umbrella banner to consolidate film and TV projects from Issa Rae Productions and her other media projects. Hoorae comprises a film and television division, Raedio audio content (launched in 2019), ColorCreative management, and digital brands. In March 2021 Rae signed a five-year $40 million deal that gives exclusive television rights to HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Black Lady Sketch Show
''A Black Lady Sketch Show'' is an American television sketch comedy series created by Robin Thede for HBO. The show consists of comedy sketches performed by a main cast of Black women, currently consisting of producer and creator Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black, and Skye Townsend. Alumni cast members include Quinta Brunson and Laci Mosley. The show has featured guest stars such as Issa Rae, Vanessa Williams, Angela Bassett, Laverne Cox, Nicole Byer, Amber Riley, Miguel, Omarion, Raven-Symoné, Kelly Rowland, Tia Mowry, Tahj Mowry, Gabrielle Union, Kyla Pratt, Wanda Sykes, and Patti LaBelle. ''A Black Lady Sketch Show'' premiered with a season of six episodes on August 2, 2019, to "universal acclaim" according to review aggregator Metacritic. The first season received a 2020 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sketch/Variety Shows and season two won three Black Reel Awards. Seasons one and two hold a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The second season premiered A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Television
Universal Television LLC (abbreviated as UTV) is an American television production company that is a subsidiary of Universal Studio Group, a division of Comcast's NBCUniversal. It serves as the network television production arm of NBC; a predecessor of the company previously assumed such functions, and a substantial portion of the company's shows air on the network. It was formerly known by various names, including Revue Studios, Universal Pictures Television Department, Universal-International Television, Studios USA Television LLC, Universal Network Television, Universal Domestic Television, NBC Universal Television Studio, and Universal Media Studios. Re-established in 2004, both NBC Studios and the original Universal Television are predecessors of the current Universal Television, formerly known as NBC Universal Television Studio and Universal Media Studios. Universal Television Alternative Studio Universal Television Alternative Studio ("Universal Television Alternative" acco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3 Arts Entertainment
3 Arts Entertainment is an American talent management and television/film production company founded by Erwin Stoff, Michael Rotenberg and Howard Klein in 1991. The company has gone on to produce TV shows such as ''King of the Hill'', ''The Office'', ''Everybody Hates Chris'', ''Parks and Recreation'', ''The Mindy Project'', ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'', ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', ''Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'', ''American Vandal'' as well as produce films ''Edge of Tomorrow'', '' Unbroken'' and '' 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi''. The first movie the company produced was the National Lampoon movie ''Loaded Weapon 1'', which was released on February 5, 1993. The company subsequently set up a deal with 20th Century Fox in 1993. In 1996, 3 Arts made an alliance with CBS and Sony Pictures to launch 3 Arts Television which was dissolved by the end of the following year when it failed to produce any primetive TV projects for the network. Erwin Stoff founded the compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paper Kite Productions
Paper Kite Productions is an American film and television production company founded by actress and producer Amy Poehler. It is known for producing the series ''The Mighty B!'', '' Duncanville'', ''Broad City,'' ''Difficult People ''Difficult People'' is an American dark comedy streaming television series created by Julie Klausner. Klausner stars alongside Billy Eichner as two struggling and jaded comedians living in New York City; the duo seemingly hate everyone but each ...'', and '' Making It''. Filmography Television Films References {{Amy Poehler Mass media companies established in 2002 Film production companies of the United States Television production companies of the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Doll (TV Series)
''Russian Doll'' is an American comedy-drama television series, created by Natasha Lyonne, Leslye Headland, and Amy Poehler, that premiered on Netflix on February 1, 2019. The series follows Nadia Vulvokov (Lyonne), a game developer who repeatedly dies and relives the same night in an ongoing time loop and tries to solve it, leading to her finding Alan Zaveri ( Charlie Barnett) in the same situation. It also stars Greta Lee, Yul Vazquez, Elizabeth Ashley, and Chloë Sevigny. Its first season received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Lyonne. In June 2019, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on April 20, 2022. Premise ''Russian Doll'' follows a woman named Nadia who is caught in a time loop as the guest of honor at her seemingly inescapable 36th birthday party one night in New York City. She dies repeatedly, always restarting at the same moment at the party, as s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadway Video
Broadway Video is an American multimedia entertainment studio founded by Lorne Michaels, creator of the sketch comedy TV series ''Saturday Night Live'' and producer of other television programs and movies. Broadway Video also held the rights to much of the pre-1974 Rankin-Bass library and Lassie from 1988 to 1996 before they sold the rights to Golden Books Family Entertainment (now owned by NBCUniversal/Universal Pictures via DreamWorks Animation/ Classic Media). History Lorne Michaels, who launched ''Saturday Night Live'' in 1975, produced several television specials under the banner of Above Average Productions before incorporating Broadway Video in 1979. Michaels took the company's name from its location at 1619 Broadway in the historic Brill Building in New York, New York. Initially, the company's principal activity was videotape post-production. One of its main clients was NBC, which hired Michaels to produce and edit ''Best of Saturday Night'' specials that aired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Other Two (TV Series)
''The Other Two'' is an American comedy television series created by Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider. The story follows two floundering millennial siblings who must grapple with their 13-year-old brother's overnight fame. The series premiered on Comedy Central on January 24, 2019, and was renewed for a second season shortly after, on February 11, 2019. The second season premiered on August 26, 2021 on HBO Max. In September 2021, the series was renewed for a third season. Premise A gay aspiring actor, Cary ( Drew Tarver), and his sister Brooke ( Heléne Yorke), a former professional dancer, try to find their place in the world while wrestling with their feelings about their 13-year-old brother Chase's sudden rise to internet fame. Cast and characters Main cast * Heléne Yorke as Brooke Dubek, Cary and Chase's older sister and a former professional dancer, who wants to figure out her career path * Drew Tarver as Cary Dubek, Brooke's younger brother, Chase's older brother, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Werner Entertainment
Thomas Charles Werner (born April 12, 1950) is an American television producer and businessman. Through his investment in Fenway Sports Group, he is currently chairman of both Liverpool Football Club and the Boston Red Sox. Werner first became a part owner of the San Diego Padres in 1990, later was part of a group that purchased the Boston Red Sox, and has served as chairman of the Red Sox since February 27, 2002. Since then, the team has won four World Series—the 2004 title ending an 86-year championship drought—and qualified for the postseason 10 times. In 2018, the Red Sox won a franchise-record 108 games and went on to win a ninth World Series title. Werner became chairman of Liverpool Football Club in 2010. In his time in office, Liverpool have won five trophies, the league cup in 2012, the UEFA Champions League in 2019, the FIFA Club World Cup also in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020 under manager Jürgen Klopp. As a television producer, Werner formed a partnering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohawk Productions
Mohawk Productions is a television production company affiliated with television producer Bruce Helford. The company is famous for its logo, which consists of the Ultrasound Ultrasound is sound waves with frequency, frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing range, hearing. Ultrasound is not different from "normal" (audible) sound in its physical properties, except that humans cannot hea ... of a fetus, who happens to be Aven Helford, child of Bruce Helford. Productions Former/current series References Television production companies of the United States {{tv-production-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
