After a trip to a state appeals court, a lawsuit from actress Hayley Marie Norman accusing ABC, Tracee Ellis Ross and Kenya Barris of lifting ideas from a show she’d been pitching that she alleges was turned into Black-ish spinoff Mixed-ish without her involvement has been dismissed.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal found that the lawsuit shouldn’t have been allowed to proceed against Ross and Artists First, a production and management company that counts her and Barris among its clients. It said, in a ruling issued on Tuesday, that “all of Norman’s claims arise from protected activity,” reversing the trial court and delivering a finishing blow to her lawsuit.
In a statement, Michael Plonsker, a lawyer for Norman, said “We strongly do not agree with the appellate decision.”
Norman alleged she pitched her series, a “30-minute sitcom, employing flashbacks, that follows the journey of a mixed-race...
The 2nd District Court of Appeal found that the lawsuit shouldn’t have been allowed to proceed against Ross and Artists First, a production and management company that counts her and Barris among its clients. It said, in a ruling issued on Tuesday, that “all of Norman’s claims arise from protected activity,” reversing the trial court and delivering a finishing blow to her lawsuit.
In a statement, Michael Plonsker, a lawyer for Norman, said “We strongly do not agree with the appellate decision.”
Norman alleged she pitched her series, a “30-minute sitcom, employing flashbacks, that follows the journey of a mixed-race...
- 4/26/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gato Grande, an Amazon MGM Studios company, has upped Megan Espinoza and Moises Amsel to the positions of VPs of Film & TV Development in the company’s newly-launched English-language division.
Espinoza and Amsel will assume responsibility for the daily operations of the new unit, focusing on the creation of original intellectual property in English for both TV and film, sourced from Latin American IP. Additionally, they will be tasked with identifying and managing projects to be developed and produced under the Gato Grande label.
Said Gato Grande CEO Carla Vargas Gonzalez: “I’m very proud of our bi-cultural, top-notch executives who not only guard, seek and appreciate authenticity, but have unmatchable work ethics and high standards. Most of all, they are a joy to work with.”
Espinoza will center on comedy and Young Adult content for both TV and Film, starting with the recently unveiled satirical mystery series “Miami Spice,...
Espinoza and Amsel will assume responsibility for the daily operations of the new unit, focusing on the creation of original intellectual property in English for both TV and film, sourced from Latin American IP. Additionally, they will be tasked with identifying and managing projects to be developed and produced under the Gato Grande label.
Said Gato Grande CEO Carla Vargas Gonzalez: “I’m very proud of our bi-cultural, top-notch executives who not only guard, seek and appreciate authenticity, but have unmatchable work ethics and high standards. Most of all, they are a joy to work with.”
Espinoza will center on comedy and Young Adult content for both TV and Film, starting with the recently unveiled satirical mystery series “Miami Spice,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Gato Grande, an Amazon MGM Studios company, has unveiled the next project from its recently launched English-language division: mystery satire “Miami Spice.”
Cuban-American showrunner Art Alamo, best known for his work on “Law & Order,” will be writing and producing “Miami Spice,” which is based on the novel “Mango, Mambo and Murder” from author Raquel V. Reyes’ lauded Caribbean Kitchen Mystery book series.
“Miami Spice” revolves around Cuban-American chef Miriam Quiñonez, who, after a career-ending scandal in New York, moves back to Miami with her husband and 5-year-old son. She’s keen for a fresh start but gets caught up in a murder mystery that rocks her rich, mostly white neighborhood. Miriam learns that her new community can be as cutthroat as any five-star restaurant.
Said Emmy-winning Gato Grande CEO Carla Vargas Gonzalez: “‘Miami Spice’ will play on the riveting mystery and biting wit that fans loved in ‘Big Little...
Cuban-American showrunner Art Alamo, best known for his work on “Law & Order,” will be writing and producing “Miami Spice,” which is based on the novel “Mango, Mambo and Murder” from author Raquel V. Reyes’ lauded Caribbean Kitchen Mystery book series.
“Miami Spice” revolves around Cuban-American chef Miriam Quiñonez, who, after a career-ending scandal in New York, moves back to Miami with her husband and 5-year-old son. She’s keen for a fresh start but gets caught up in a murder mystery that rocks her rich, mostly white neighborhood. Miriam learns that her new community can be as cutthroat as any five-star restaurant.
Said Emmy-winning Gato Grande CEO Carla Vargas Gonzalez: “‘Miami Spice’ will play on the riveting mystery and biting wit that fans loved in ‘Big Little...
- 3/11/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon MGM Studios’ Gato Grande label will launch a new division focused on producing English language series and films sourced from Latin American intellectual properties. Its first project, “Clipperton,” is based on best-selling Colombian author Laura Restrepo’s novel “The Isle of Passion.”
“Clipperton” follows the true story of a group of Mexican castaways stranded on a remote island who must try to survive while maintaining their relationships.
The new division’s goal is to produce premium, scripted television and features for mainstream U.S. and global audiences. The idea is to create commercial content across all genres that escapes the “commonplace tropes of Latinos generally seen in media,” according to the company’s statement.
The film projects will focus on developing and producing high-concept stories in comedy, drama and sci-fi, with budgets ranging from $5 million to $30 million. In television, Gato Grande plans to develop a wide range of content...
“Clipperton” follows the true story of a group of Mexican castaways stranded on a remote island who must try to survive while maintaining their relationships.
The new division’s goal is to produce premium, scripted television and features for mainstream U.S. and global audiences. The idea is to create commercial content across all genres that escapes the “commonplace tropes of Latinos generally seen in media,” according to the company’s statement.
The film projects will focus on developing and producing high-concept stories in comedy, drama and sci-fi, with budgets ranging from $5 million to $30 million. In television, Gato Grande plans to develop a wide range of content...
- 2/29/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Jim Rash is set to direct his script Miss You, Love You, a drama that will star Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells. Madison Wells, The Walsh Company and Nat Faxon will produce a film that will begin production next month in New Mexico. Gigi Pritzker, Kevin Walsh are producing with Rash.
In the film, Janney will play a woman whose husband has passed away. With a funeral to plan and grieving to be done, she reaches out to her estranged son. He refuses to come home, choosing instead to send his personal assistant to help make the arrangements. The widow is forced to process her grief in the presence of a complete stranger.
Oscar-winner Janney reunites with Faxon and Rash, Pritzker and Walsh after they teamed on The Way Way Back, the 2013 comedy that set a record at Sundance in 2013 with domestic and international sales deals totaling nearly $12M...
In the film, Janney will play a woman whose husband has passed away. With a funeral to plan and grieving to be done, she reaches out to her estranged son. He refuses to come home, choosing instead to send his personal assistant to help make the arrangements. The widow is forced to process her grief in the presence of a complete stranger.
Oscar-winner Janney reunites with Faxon and Rash, Pritzker and Walsh after they teamed on The Way Way Back, the 2013 comedy that set a record at Sundance in 2013 with domestic and international sales deals totaling nearly $12M...
- 1/18/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer star in ‘Kings of BBQ’ (Photo Credit: A&e)
black-ish‘s Anthony Anderson and The Neighborhood‘s Cedric the Entertainer scour the country to learn everything they can about barbecuing on A&e’s Kings of BBQ. Premiering on August 12, 2023, the new unscripted series will find the two friends learning the best techniques as they prepare to launch their own BBQ brand, AC Barbeque.
New episodes of the 10-episode season arrive on Saturdays at 9pm Et/Pt.
Cedric the Entertainer executive produces along with A Bird and A Bear Entertainment’s Eric C. Rhone. Anthony Anderson and Brian Dobbins from Just a Kid From Compton; A&e’s Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Holcman; and Propagate’s Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Drew Buckley, Linh Le, and Rebecca Graham Forde are also executive producing the unscripted series.
A&e offered this description of Kings of BBQ...
black-ish‘s Anthony Anderson and The Neighborhood‘s Cedric the Entertainer scour the country to learn everything they can about barbecuing on A&e’s Kings of BBQ. Premiering on August 12, 2023, the new unscripted series will find the two friends learning the best techniques as they prepare to launch their own BBQ brand, AC Barbeque.
New episodes of the 10-episode season arrive on Saturdays at 9pm Et/Pt.
Cedric the Entertainer executive produces along with A Bird and A Bear Entertainment’s Eric C. Rhone. Anthony Anderson and Brian Dobbins from Just a Kid From Compton; A&e’s Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Holcman; and Propagate’s Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Drew Buckley, Linh Le, and Rebecca Graham Forde are also executive producing the unscripted series.
A&e offered this description of Kings of BBQ...
- 7/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
As Hollywood events return to full force in New York and Los Angeles amid the coronavirus pandemic, here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings, including red carpets for WeCrashed, Pachinko, Life & Beth and Cheaper by the Dozen.
SXSW
The annual music, tech and film festival returned to Austin this year, kicking off on March 11 and running until March 20, with premieres of Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Lost City, Bodies Bodies Bodies, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, along with debuts of upcoming shows Dmz, Halo, Swimming with Sharks and The Girl From Plainville.
Pachinko Global Premiere Event
Apple TV+ hosted a starry premiere for its global series on Wednesday at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, where the cast, including Yuh-jung Youn, Lee Minho, Jin Ha, Minha Kim, Anna Sawai and Jimmi Simpson, was joined by guests Natalie Portman, Damon Lindelof, Ashley Park,...
SXSW
The annual music, tech and film festival returned to Austin this year, kicking off on March 11 and running until March 20, with premieres of Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Lost City, Bodies Bodies Bodies, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, along with debuts of upcoming shows Dmz, Halo, Swimming with Sharks and The Girl From Plainville.
Pachinko Global Premiere Event
Apple TV+ hosted a starry premiere for its global series on Wednesday at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, where the cast, including Yuh-jung Youn, Lee Minho, Jin Ha, Minha Kim, Anna Sawai and Jimmi Simpson, was joined by guests Natalie Portman, Damon Lindelof, Ashley Park,...
- 3/18/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox’s latest small-screen venture is seriously en pointe.
The network has teamed with acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland to develop a drama set in the world of dance, our sister site Deadline reports.
RelatedLee Daniels’ Star: Meet Fox Drama Pilot’s Core Characters, Including a Transgender Woman
The as-yet-untitled project centers on a young, diverse group of aspiring hoofers as they compete for places in a top ballet company.
Tracy Oliver (Survivor’s Remorse) will write the script and exec-produce with Copeland, Brian Dobbins, Peter Principato and Paul Young.
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The network has teamed with acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland to develop a drama set in the world of dance, our sister site Deadline reports.
RelatedLee Daniels’ Star: Meet Fox Drama Pilot’s Core Characters, Including a Transgender Woman
The as-yet-untitled project centers on a young, diverse group of aspiring hoofers as they compete for places in a top ballet company.
Tracy Oliver (Survivor’s Remorse) will write the script and exec-produce with Copeland, Brian Dobbins, Peter Principato and Paul Young.
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- 10/21/2015
- TVLine.com
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