A+E Studios has entered into a first-look deal with Foster Driver and Zoë Kent through their production company Driver+Kent Media. Under the pact, Driver+Kent Media will develop and produce projects for A+E Studios for sale on all global and domestic television platforms and services.
Driver and Kent launched their production company after a decade of working together in the studio system at majors such as Warner Bros. and Disney. Driver+Kent Media, whose focus is on elevated commercial fare, already have set up multiple projects at A+E Studios, including Dead Eleven, based on the book by Jimmy Juliano, and Summerset, created by George Northy.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” said Tana Nugent Jamieson, EVP Creative Affairs at A+E Studios. “Their...
Driver and Kent launched their production company after a decade of working together in the studio system at majors such as Warner Bros. and Disney. Driver+Kent Media, whose focus is on elevated commercial fare, already have set up multiple projects at A+E Studios, including Dead Eleven, based on the book by Jimmy Juliano, and Summerset, created by George Northy.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” said Tana Nugent Jamieson, EVP Creative Affairs at A+E Studios. “Their...
- 9/19/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Foster Driver and Zoë Kent, through their production company Driver+Kent Media, have entered into a first look deal at A+E Studios.
Under the pact, which was announced by Tana Jamieson, executive vice president, Creative Affairs at A+E Studios, Driver+Kent Media will develop and produce projects for sale on all global and domestic television platforms and services.
Driver+Kent already have “Dead Eleven,” based on the book by Jimmy Juliano, and “Summerset,” created by George Northy, set up at the studio.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” Jamieson said in a statement. “Their eclectic film and television backgrounds combined with their passion for vibrant and inclusive storytelling make them ideal partners for us at A+E Studios. We’re excited to be in business...
Under the pact, which was announced by Tana Jamieson, executive vice president, Creative Affairs at A+E Studios, Driver+Kent Media will develop and produce projects for sale on all global and domestic television platforms and services.
Driver+Kent already have “Dead Eleven,” based on the book by Jimmy Juliano, and “Summerset,” created by George Northy, set up at the studio.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” Jamieson said in a statement. “Their eclectic film and television backgrounds combined with their passion for vibrant and inclusive storytelling make them ideal partners for us at A+E Studios. We’re excited to be in business...
- 9/19/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
A+E Studios has signed a first-look deal with Foster Driver and Zoë Kent’s Driver+Kent Media.
Under the deal, Driver+Kent will develop and produce projects for A+E Studios across all platforms for sale globally and domestically.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” said Tana Nugent Jamieson, executive vice president of creative affairs for A+E Studios. “Their eclectic film and television backgrounds combined with their passion for vibrant and inclusive storytelling make them ideal partners for us at A+E Studios. We’re excited to be in business with Driver+Kent Media and look forward to what’s ahead.”
Driver+Kent has already begun setting up projects with A+E Studios, including an adaptation of the book “Dead Eleven” by Jimmy Juliano as...
Under the deal, Driver+Kent will develop and produce projects for A+E Studios across all platforms for sale globally and domestically.
“Foster and Zoë come to the table with an eye for stories that are relevant, speak to a global audience and showcase the complexities of the world we live in,” said Tana Nugent Jamieson, executive vice president of creative affairs for A+E Studios. “Their eclectic film and television backgrounds combined with their passion for vibrant and inclusive storytelling make them ideal partners for us at A+E Studios. We’re excited to be in business with Driver+Kent Media and look forward to what’s ahead.”
Driver+Kent has already begun setting up projects with A+E Studios, including an adaptation of the book “Dead Eleven” by Jimmy Juliano as...
- 9/19/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Brian Zepka's YA sci-fi novel, "The Temperature of Me and You," is set for a series adaptation at Disney+. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the LGBTQ+-themed adaptation will be penned by Alden Derck, who was involved in the CW romantic comedy-drama, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," while the project is backed by former studio executives Foster Driver and Zoe Kent.
The appeal of "The Temperature of Me and You" is heartfelt and immediate, as it is a story of first love, where two boys have a chance encounter at a Dairy Queen, after which they embark on an odyssey to navigate their emotions. It is...
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The appeal of "The Temperature of Me and You" is heartfelt and immediate, as it is a story of first love, where two boys have a chance encounter at a Dairy Queen, after which they embark on an odyssey to navigate their emotions. It is...
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- 2/2/2022
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Ridley Scott is in talks to direct The Merlin Saga for Disney.
The feature, based on the T.A. Barron book series, will follow the legendary wizard long before he met King Arthur and his Round Table.
Veteran fantasy scripter Philippa Boyens-- the Oscar-winning co-writer on Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies-- is set to pen the feature.
Scott would also produce via his Scott Free banner, along with Gil Netter (Life of Pi, Marley & Me). Tendo Nagenda and Foster Driver are overseeing the project for the studio.
Scott just released his latest film, All the Money in the World, after...
The feature, based on the T.A. Barron book series, will follow the legendary wizard long before he met King Arthur and his Round Table.
Veteran fantasy scripter Philippa Boyens-- the Oscar-winning co-writer on Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies-- is set to pen the feature.
Scott would also produce via his Scott Free banner, along with Gil Netter (Life of Pi, Marley & Me). Tendo Nagenda and Foster Driver are overseeing the project for the studio.
Scott just released his latest film, All the Money in the World, after...
- 1/4/2018
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures Animation has hired Lauren Faust to direct a movie about Medusa, the snake-haired monster from Greek mythology. Faust created “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic,” a popular television series inspired by the colorful Hasbro toys. “Antz” writer Todd Alcott and producer Holly Golden sold the studio on a comedy pitch about a beautiful, young girl who transforms into Medusa, a gorgon whose gaze turns people to stone. Also read: Sony's Foster Driver Joins Disney as Creative Executive (Exclusive) “I love the originality of it, the comedy take on Medusa,” Michelle Raimo-Kouyate, president of production at Sony Animation,...
- 6/5/2014
- by Lucas Shaw
- The Wrap
Columbia Pictures creative executive Foster Driver is leaving his position at the studio to become a creative executive at Disney, TheWrap has learned. Driver is considered a bright young executive with strong relationships around town. He'll finish out the week at Sony and take some time off before he starts his new Ce job at Disney at the end of the month. He joins Disney's live-action team spearheaded by production president Sean Bailey. Also read: Columbia Pictures Production Evp Sam Dickerman to Leave Sony for Disney (Exclusive) At Sony, Driver worked closely with Sam Dickerman, who currently serves as executive VP of production at.
- 6/4/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
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