Sony Pictures Television is shutting down TriStar TV, the studio behind projects including Apple TV+’s “The Afterparty” and AMC’s “Lucky Hank.”
TriStar will be absorbed into the company’s centralized development group. Development on the current TriStar slate will be handled by Sony Pictures Television’s drama development department going forward.
Jennifer Turner, who has led TriStar TV since January 2022, and senior vice president of development Nicole Norwood, who joined in November 2022, are exiting the studio as part of the move. Additional staff cuts related to Tristar TV’s closing are not expected.
Spt’s decision to change course with its boutique label strategy comes after the company’s Gemstone label was folded into the main studio in November 2022.
In addition to “Lucky Hank” and “The Afterparty,” other series produced by TriStar TV include Prime Video’s “Good Girls Revolt” and “The Last Tycoon,” Hulu’s “Shut Eye,...
TriStar will be absorbed into the company’s centralized development group. Development on the current TriStar slate will be handled by Sony Pictures Television’s drama development department going forward.
Jennifer Turner, who has led TriStar TV since January 2022, and senior vice president of development Nicole Norwood, who joined in November 2022, are exiting the studio as part of the move. Additional staff cuts related to Tristar TV’s closing are not expected.
Spt’s decision to change course with its boutique label strategy comes after the company’s Gemstone label was folded into the main studio in November 2022.
In addition to “Lucky Hank” and “The Afterparty,” other series produced by TriStar TV include Prime Video’s “Good Girls Revolt” and “The Last Tycoon,” Hulu’s “Shut Eye,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Belt-tightening and cost-cutting continues across Hollywood as the Peak TV era has come to a close, and another legacy TV brand is being shuttered as a result.
Sony Television is shutting down its TriStar Television banner, which recently has been responsible for series like “Lucky Hank” (AMC), “The Afterparty” (Apple TV+), “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” (Showtime), “The Last Tycoon” (Amazon), and “Good Girls Revolt” (Amazon). In its heyday, TriStar TV produced and distributed “The Nanny,” “Mad About You,” and many more series.
A source says the decision is part of a larger shift around Sony Pictures Television’s boutique labels, not unlike the shuttering of the Gemstone brand several years ago, and that the hope is to weave all of TriStar’s values and goals into the bigger studio.
As THR first reported, TriStar TV’s active productions will be absorbed into the larger Sony Television operation,...
Sony Television is shutting down its TriStar Television banner, which recently has been responsible for series like “Lucky Hank” (AMC), “The Afterparty” (Apple TV+), “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” (Showtime), “The Last Tycoon” (Amazon), and “Good Girls Revolt” (Amazon). In its heyday, TriStar TV produced and distributed “The Nanny,” “Mad About You,” and many more series.
A source says the decision is part of a larger shift around Sony Pictures Television’s boutique labels, not unlike the shuttering of the Gemstone brand several years ago, and that the hope is to weave all of TriStar’s values and goals into the bigger studio.
As THR first reported, TriStar TV’s active productions will be absorbed into the larger Sony Television operation,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
After a nine-year revival, Sony’s TriStar Television label, which was behind such series as The Afterparty, is being phased out again. Its two top executives, EVP Jennifer Turner, who ran the unit for the past two and a half years, and SVP Nicole Norwood, will be departing the studio. TriStar Television has no current series on the air. Its development slate will be taken over by Sony Pictures Television’s drama development team.
This marks the second such move of centralizing development under Katherine Pope since she became President of Sony Pictures TV in July 2022. The TV studio’s other boutique label, Gemstone, was folded into Spt in November 2022.
After being dormant for more than a decade, the TriStar Television brand was revived in 2015 as a boutique production unit within Sony Pictures Television. Suzanne Patmore Gibbs led the division from its relaunch until her sudden death in 2018, making it...
This marks the second such move of centralizing development under Katherine Pope since she became President of Sony Pictures TV in July 2022. The TV studio’s other boutique label, Gemstone, was folded into Spt in November 2022.
After being dormant for more than a decade, the TriStar Television brand was revived in 2015 as a boutique production unit within Sony Pictures Television. Suzanne Patmore Gibbs led the division from its relaunch until her sudden death in 2018, making it...
- 5/31/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television is closing TriStar Television, the studio behind Apple TV+’s “The Afterparty” and AMC’s “Lucky Hank.”
As Sony shutters the division and folds the studio into the larger TV org, executive vice president Jennifer Turner and senior vice president of development Nicole Norwood are exiting the company. Other staff cuts are not expected as a result of TriStar TV closing and the Sony TV drama department will take oversight of current TriStar’s current TV projects.
Sources tell Variety that the move to shut down TriStar TV, which also produced series including “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” “Good Girls Revolt” and “The Last Tycoon,” is part of an overall strategy shift at Sony Pictures Entertainment regarding its boutique labels.
The decision also comes at a time of great upheaval and overall consolidation within the entertainment industry, and as Sony and private-equity firm Apollo Global...
As Sony shutters the division and folds the studio into the larger TV org, executive vice president Jennifer Turner and senior vice president of development Nicole Norwood are exiting the company. Other staff cuts are not expected as a result of TriStar TV closing and the Sony TV drama department will take oversight of current TriStar’s current TV projects.
Sources tell Variety that the move to shut down TriStar TV, which also produced series including “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” “Good Girls Revolt” and “The Last Tycoon,” is part of an overall strategy shift at Sony Pictures Entertainment regarding its boutique labels.
The decision also comes at a time of great upheaval and overall consolidation within the entertainment industry, and as Sony and private-equity firm Apollo Global...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television is shuttering its TriStar TV banner.
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that TriStar TV exec vp Jennifer Turner and senior vp development Nicole Norwood are leaving as the division is being folded into the larger Sony TV fold. No additional layoffs are expected to come as part of the move.
Reps for Sony declined comment.
The decision to absorb TriStar TV into the larger Sony Pictures Television fold comes at a time of industry-wide consolidation as streamers, networks and studios alike right-size their programming and staffing needs in an era of belt-tightening following the end of the Peak TV phenomenon.
TriStar TV’s mission was to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices. Those values have since been incorporated into the larger studio, overseen by Katherine Pope, to whom Turner reported. Sony Pictures Television Studios’ drama department will now oversee the development of current TriStar TV projects.
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that TriStar TV exec vp Jennifer Turner and senior vp development Nicole Norwood are leaving as the division is being folded into the larger Sony TV fold. No additional layoffs are expected to come as part of the move.
Reps for Sony declined comment.
The decision to absorb TriStar TV into the larger Sony Pictures Television fold comes at a time of industry-wide consolidation as streamers, networks and studios alike right-size their programming and staffing needs in an era of belt-tightening following the end of the Peak TV phenomenon.
TriStar TV’s mission was to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices. Those values have since been incorporated into the larger studio, overseen by Katherine Pope, to whom Turner reported. Sony Pictures Television Studios’ drama department will now oversee the development of current TriStar TV projects.
- 5/31/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 10:01 Pm, Investigation Discovery invites viewers to delve into the second episode of “Feds” titled “Prescription for Death.”
This factual series explores the chilling world of criminal activities within the jurisdiction of federal law enforcement agencies. In “Prescription for Death,” the focus shifts to South Florida, where an alarming and sinister trend unfolds. Real doctors are implicated in prescribing lethal opioids in quantities that defy logic. The episode is set to uncover a criminal empire operating in plain sight, and FBI Special Agent Jennifer Turner is at the center of the investigation.
Agent Turner’s mission is to dismantle this operation and bring those responsible to justice, but she has just one opportunity to get it right. The stakes are high, and the challenge is immense as she confronts this grave threat to public safety.
Tune in to Investigation Discovery for a riveting account of this...
This factual series explores the chilling world of criminal activities within the jurisdiction of federal law enforcement agencies. In “Prescription for Death,” the focus shifts to South Florida, where an alarming and sinister trend unfolds. Real doctors are implicated in prescribing lethal opioids in quantities that defy logic. The episode is set to uncover a criminal empire operating in plain sight, and FBI Special Agent Jennifer Turner is at the center of the investigation.
Agent Turner’s mission is to dismantle this operation and bring those responsible to justice, but she has just one opportunity to get it right. The stakes are high, and the challenge is immense as she confronts this grave threat to public safety.
Tune in to Investigation Discovery for a riveting account of this...
- 11/8/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Amazon Studios is taking to the streets to promote Ben Affleck’s “Air,” which chronicles the beginnings of the iconic Air Jordan sneaker brand.
The studio has teamed up with iconic sneaker culture icon Jason Markk to host a multi-city consumer experience, dubbed “Fresh Air,” which ties into the film’s social campaign, “A shoe is just a shoe until I step into it.”
The activation will see guerilla street teams flood U.S. cities including Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago, in a unique opportunity to bring together sneakerheads and celebrate the culture and history of the sneaker community. The street team will also have a presence at the Jason Markk flagship store in L.A.
Free to the public, the “Fresh Air” activation allows attendees to celebrate self-expression through fashion as they share their sneaker stories while getting a complimentary shoe cleaning, with premium care products from...
The studio has teamed up with iconic sneaker culture icon Jason Markk to host a multi-city consumer experience, dubbed “Fresh Air,” which ties into the film’s social campaign, “A shoe is just a shoe until I step into it.”
The activation will see guerilla street teams flood U.S. cities including Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago, in a unique opportunity to bring together sneakerheads and celebrate the culture and history of the sneaker community. The street team will also have a presence at the Jason Markk flagship store in L.A.
Free to the public, the “Fresh Air” activation allows attendees to celebrate self-expression through fashion as they share their sneaker stories while getting a complimentary shoe cleaning, with premium care products from...
- 3/22/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Studio executive Sherry Lansing, TriStar’s Dr. Jennifer Turner, Hallmark Media’s Wonya Lucas, Apple’s Rita Cooper Lee, and the documentary A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting will be among this year’s honorees of The African American Film Critics Association at the association’s 6th Annual Aafca Special Achievement Awards Luncheon on Saturday, April 8 at the California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey.
The invitation-only event will honor:
Producer and studio executive Sherry Lansing with the Legacy Award for her prolific contributions to the industry as well as for her philanthropic endeavors; Executive Vice President of TriStar Television Dr. Jennifer Turner will receive the Salute to Excellence Award for her leadership and commitment to quality programming with an eye on inclusive casts and storylines; President and CEO of Hallmark Media Wonya Lucas will receive the TV Vanguard Award for her vision and leadership in guiding the...
The invitation-only event will honor:
Producer and studio executive Sherry Lansing with the Legacy Award for her prolific contributions to the industry as well as for her philanthropic endeavors; Executive Vice President of TriStar Television Dr. Jennifer Turner will receive the Salute to Excellence Award for her leadership and commitment to quality programming with an eye on inclusive casts and storylines; President and CEO of Hallmark Media Wonya Lucas will receive the TV Vanguard Award for her vision and leadership in guiding the...
- 3/20/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicole Norwood has been named senior vice president of development for TriStar Television, the production studio run by Sony Pictures Television.
In her new role, Norwood will report to Jennifer turner, who serves as executive vice president of TriStar Television. She is based in Los Angeles.
Norwood moves to TriStar after most recently working at Netflix, where she served as director of local language originals (Llo) for Italy. In this role, she was part of the team that established and built the Llo business from strategic planning to execution, developing and sourcing multiple series for Italy across a range of genres. Prior to working on the Italian slate, Norwood launched Netflix’s first original series in Australia. She also established and ran the company’s inaugural International Showrunners’ Workshop for writers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Prior to Netflix, Norwood worked at ABC Studios in drama development and current programming.
In her new role, Norwood will report to Jennifer turner, who serves as executive vice president of TriStar Television. She is based in Los Angeles.
Norwood moves to TriStar after most recently working at Netflix, where she served as director of local language originals (Llo) for Italy. In this role, she was part of the team that established and built the Llo business from strategic planning to execution, developing and sourcing multiple series for Italy across a range of genres. Prior to working on the Italian slate, Norwood launched Netflix’s first original series in Australia. She also established and ran the company’s inaugural International Showrunners’ Workshop for writers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Prior to Netflix, Norwood worked at ABC Studios in drama development and current programming.
- 11/30/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
TriStar Television, the Sony Pictures Television label, has hired Nicole Norwood as SVP, Development.
She replaces Christina Jokanovich who joined Starz.
Norwood was most recently Director of Local Language Originals for Italy for Netflix. She left the streamer last year.
In her last role, she was part of the team that developed and sourced original series for Italy across a range of genres. Prior to working on the Italian slate, Norwood launched Netflix’s first original series in Australia.
Before Netflix, Norwood was at ABC Studios in drama development and current programming, where she worked on Spt’s The Good Doctor, as well as How to Get Away with Murder, and Lost. She started her career at the WB Network.
Based in LA, she reports to Jennifer Turner, EVP TriStar Television, who took over the banner at the start of the year.
TriStar Television has produced the Showtime dark comedy...
She replaces Christina Jokanovich who joined Starz.
Norwood was most recently Director of Local Language Originals for Italy for Netflix. She left the streamer last year.
In her last role, she was part of the team that developed and sourced original series for Italy across a range of genres. Prior to working on the Italian slate, Norwood launched Netflix’s first original series in Australia.
Before Netflix, Norwood was at ABC Studios in drama development and current programming, where she worked on Spt’s The Good Doctor, as well as How to Get Away with Murder, and Lost. She started her career at the WB Network.
Based in LA, she reports to Jennifer Turner, EVP TriStar Television, who took over the banner at the start of the year.
TriStar Television has produced the Showtime dark comedy...
- 11/30/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television scripted executive Jennifer Turner has been named EVP of TriStar Television, effective immediately. Turner will head Sony’s television label, reporting to Jason Clodfelter, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios. Turner, who will continue to be based in New York while also spending considerable time in Los Angeles, succeeds Kathryn Busby, who left in November to become President of Original Programming for Starz.
In her new role, Turner will lead efforts on both coasts to find fresh perspectives and projects that align with the label’s mission to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices. At TriStar Television, Turner joins Christina Jokanovich, SVP, and Alex Villalta, Director, of TriStar Television.
“In her nearly six years at Sony Pictures Television, Jennifer has been a standout and a strong leader on our current programming team,” said Clodfelter. “Her expertise in working with top level creative talent combined with her...
In her new role, Turner will lead efforts on both coasts to find fresh perspectives and projects that align with the label’s mission to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices. At TriStar Television, Turner joins Christina Jokanovich, SVP, and Alex Villalta, Director, of TriStar Television.
“In her nearly six years at Sony Pictures Television, Jennifer has been a standout and a strong leader on our current programming team,” said Clodfelter. “Her expertise in working with top level creative talent combined with her...
- 1/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television has promoted Jennifer Turner to head of its TriStar Television, effective immediately.
As the new executive vice president of the banner, Turner aims to expand the creative universe for TriStar Television, canvassing both coasts for fresh perspectives and projects that align with the label’s mission to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices, per Sony. She will report to Jason Clodfelter, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and work closely with TriStar Television senior vice president Christina Jokanovich and director Alex Villalta.
Turner, who is filling the position left vacant by Kathryn Busby following her move to Starz, will be based in New York while also traveling regularly to Los Angeles.
Most recently, Turner was senior vice president of scripted programming for Sony Pictures Television, overseeing creative for shows like “The Good Doctor,” “The Blacklist,” “The Boys,” “For Life” and “Woke.” Previously, Turner was vice president,...
As the new executive vice president of the banner, Turner aims to expand the creative universe for TriStar Television, canvassing both coasts for fresh perspectives and projects that align with the label’s mission to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices, per Sony. She will report to Jason Clodfelter, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and work closely with TriStar Television senior vice president Christina Jokanovich and director Alex Villalta.
Turner, who is filling the position left vacant by Kathryn Busby following her move to Starz, will be based in New York while also traveling regularly to Los Angeles.
Most recently, Turner was senior vice president of scripted programming for Sony Pictures Television, overseeing creative for shows like “The Good Doctor,” “The Blacklist,” “The Boys,” “For Life” and “Woke.” Previously, Turner was vice president,...
- 1/25/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
By day, Jennifer Turner works in law enforcement in Vancouver. But on this particular late August weekend, she’s in Cleveland, attending JemCon, an annual gathering for devotees of the colorful Eighties cartoon Jem and the Holograms. Turner’s fandom runs deep. She grew up with a single father who supported her love for all things Jem. One Christmas, she woke up to find he had bought her every single Jem-related doll available at the time; other times, he would set an alarm and wake her up early so she...
- 12/18/2018
- by Annie Zaleski
- Rollingstone.com
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