Just as film and TV have the Oscars and the Emmys, The Podcast Academy is positioning the Ambies to become the event of the year for the podcast industry as well as the newest fixture of Hollywood awards season, complete with shiny statuettes and a swanky ceremony that, for at least one evening, compels podcasters to dress for the camera.
Hosted by Larry Wilmore, the annual event’s third edition is taking place March 7 at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The company to beat will be Audible, which received a total of 19 nominations across the 26 Ambies categories, including several nods for podcast of the year (see below).
The Podcast Academy received a record 1,700 submissions this year, which were narrowed down by a blue-ribbon panel of judges — who apply every year to be part of the panel — to determine the nominees in each category. From there, voting opened up...
Hosted by Larry Wilmore, the annual event’s third edition is taking place March 7 at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The company to beat will be Audible, which received a total of 19 nominations across the 26 Ambies categories, including several nods for podcast of the year (see below).
The Podcast Academy received a record 1,700 submissions this year, which were narrowed down by a blue-ribbon panel of judges — who apply every year to be part of the panel — to determine the nominees in each category. From there, voting opened up...
- 2/24/2023
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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“I just didn’t know what it meant to have money. I was eating the 3 knishes on the street,” says Issa Rae in Direct Deposit: What Happens When Black People Get Rich, a new podcast from Audible premiering Oct. 13.
Tech entrepreneur-turned-author Chad Sanders (Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma and Triumph) hosts the eight-episode series, which was inspired by his own experiences as both struggling writer and up-and-coming Hollywood scribe, mentored by Spike Lee and writing for HBO Max’s Rap Sh!t. To help him navigate the changes that come with rising fortunes – particularly as they pertain to the unique dynamics of Black wealth – he speaks to a number of high-profile guests from the worlds of entertainment, business and sports, including Rae (creator of Rap Sh!t), Charles D. King, Gabrielle Union, Soledad O’Brien, beauty influencer Jackie Aina, Slutty Vegan...
“I just didn’t know what it meant to have money. I was eating the 3 knishes on the street,” says Issa Rae in Direct Deposit: What Happens When Black People Get Rich, a new podcast from Audible premiering Oct. 13.
Tech entrepreneur-turned-author Chad Sanders (Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma and Triumph) hosts the eight-episode series, which was inspired by his own experiences as both struggling writer and up-and-coming Hollywood scribe, mentored by Spike Lee and writing for HBO Max’s Rap Sh!t. To help him navigate the changes that come with rising fortunes – particularly as they pertain to the unique dynamics of Black wealth – he speaks to a number of high-profile guests from the worlds of entertainment, business and sports, including Rae (creator of Rap Sh!t), Charles D. King, Gabrielle Union, Soledad O’Brien, beauty influencer Jackie Aina, Slutty Vegan...
- 8/30/2022
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There's a reason why Sarah Hyland doesn't remember filming certain episodes of ABC's Modern Family. The answer? She was asleep for them. On co-star Julie Bowen's Quitters podcast, with co-host Chad Sanders, Hyland—who played Haley on the comedy series' 11 season run—discussed her second kidney transplant and how her kidney dysplasia caused her to forget filming episodes because she was so tired. "There are some episodes of Modern Family where I do not remember filming because I was asleep," Hyland said. "Dead a–– asleep. The episode where Haley asked [Luke for] money and he's like, 'Don't worry, I've got it on ice.'...
- 3/2/2022
- E! Online
Exclusive: Former WME Partner Phillip Sun and MacRo Founder & CEO Charles D. King’s newly launched M88 is growing. Prominent talent manager Oronde Garrett has joined M88 as partner. The new addition bolsters the full-service representation firm that was created to amplify the voices of artists and creators from the “global new majority”.
Garrett is the longtime business partner and manager to Idris Elba. In addition to Elba, he brings with him a unique roster of marquee talent including Hollywood’s record-breaking producer and black-ish star Marsai Martin, media staple Van Lathan, writer-filmmaker Chad Sanders and young tech genius Iddris Sandu.
Prior to joining M88, Garrett built a 20-year career as a preeminent talent manager, film/television consultant and branding executive while working and collaborating with some of the most recognizable actors, creatives, athletes and brands.
“I first got to know Oronde through our mutual client Idris Elba, and over...
Garrett is the longtime business partner and manager to Idris Elba. In addition to Elba, he brings with him a unique roster of marquee talent including Hollywood’s record-breaking producer and black-ish star Marsai Martin, media staple Van Lathan, writer-filmmaker Chad Sanders and young tech genius Iddris Sandu.
Prior to joining M88, Garrett built a 20-year career as a preeminent talent manager, film/television consultant and branding executive while working and collaborating with some of the most recognizable actors, creatives, athletes and brands.
“I first got to know Oronde through our mutual client Idris Elba, and over...
- 10/29/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Peacock is developing a teen comedy drama about Black teenagers in L.A. from Real Husbands of Hollywood creator Chris Spencer and Grown-ish writer Chad Sanders.
How To Survive Inglewood is created and written by by the pair, who will exec produce alongside Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary of Revelations Entertainment. Matt Milkovich is producing for Revelations Entertainment
Ucp, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio.
The comedy drama follows Black teenagers trying to get through the absurd, treacherous, and embarrassing obstacles that come with adolescence. After moving from the suburbs to Inglewood, the Sanders family will find that teenage years are universally magical, confusing, scary, and hormonal, but in this new environment, the emotional swings are crazier because the stakes are higher.
Chris Spencer and Chad Sanders (left) were recently set to write the Universal Pictures-Will Packer Productions sports drama One and Done.
The project...
How To Survive Inglewood is created and written by by the pair, who will exec produce alongside Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary of Revelations Entertainment. Matt Milkovich is producing for Revelations Entertainment
Ucp, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio.
The comedy drama follows Black teenagers trying to get through the absurd, treacherous, and embarrassing obstacles that come with adolescence. After moving from the suburbs to Inglewood, the Sanders family will find that teenage years are universally magical, confusing, scary, and hormonal, but in this new environment, the emotional swings are crazier because the stakes are higher.
Chris Spencer and Chad Sanders (left) were recently set to write the Universal Pictures-Will Packer Productions sports drama One and Done.
The project...
- 7/30/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Pictures is developing “One and Done,” a sports drama written by Chad Sanders and Chris Spencer. The film focuses on one of the nation’s top high school athletes and his unprecedented decision to attend an Hbcu.
Packer and James Lopez will produce through their Will Packer Productions. The movie marks Sanders and Spencer’s first major writing job.
“This is a timely story about a young man’s journey of discovery at an Hbcu and his fight against the Ncaa system,” Packer said.
Executive vice president of production Matt Reilly and creative executive Tony Ducret will oversee the movie on behalf of Universal.
Packer recently produced the romantic drama “The Photograph” starring Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield, which bowed over Valentine’s Day weekend.
He had three releases in 2019: “What Men Want” starring Taraji P. Henson, “Little” and a remake of “Jacob’s Ladder” with Michael Ealy.
His...
Packer and James Lopez will produce through their Will Packer Productions. The movie marks Sanders and Spencer’s first major writing job.
“This is a timely story about a young man’s journey of discovery at an Hbcu and his fight against the Ncaa system,” Packer said.
Executive vice president of production Matt Reilly and creative executive Tony Ducret will oversee the movie on behalf of Universal.
Packer recently produced the romantic drama “The Photograph” starring Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield, which bowed over Valentine’s Day weekend.
He had three releases in 2019: “What Men Want” starring Taraji P. Henson, “Little” and a remake of “Jacob’s Ladder” with Michael Ealy.
His...
- 6/30/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Chad Sanders and Chris Spencer are set to write the Universal Pictures-Will Packer Productions sports drama One and Done.
One and Done will center around one of the nation’s top high school athletes and his unprecedented decision to attend an Hbcu.
“This is a timely story about a young man’s journey of discovery at an Hbcu and his fight against the Ncaa system,” said Packer about One and Done which he’ll produce with James Lopez.
Universal EVP of Production Matt Reilly and Creative Executive Tony Ducret will oversee on behalf of the studio.
Sanders is repped by Oronde Garrett and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano. Spencer is repped by Parallel Entertainment and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano.
Packer’s movies have grossed more than $1 billion with ten pics that have opened at No. 1 including Girls Trip and Night School, which were the top...
One and Done will center around one of the nation’s top high school athletes and his unprecedented decision to attend an Hbcu.
“This is a timely story about a young man’s journey of discovery at an Hbcu and his fight against the Ncaa system,” said Packer about One and Done which he’ll produce with James Lopez.
Universal EVP of Production Matt Reilly and Creative Executive Tony Ducret will oversee on behalf of the studio.
Sanders is repped by Oronde Garrett and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano. Spencer is repped by Parallel Entertainment and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano.
Packer’s movies have grossed more than $1 billion with ten pics that have opened at No. 1 including Girls Trip and Night School, which were the top...
- 6/30/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal is teaming with Will Packer on sports drama One and Done.
The original feature from writers Chad Sanders and Chris Spencer will follow one of the nation’s top high school athletes as he makes his unprecedented decision to attend an Hbcu.
Packer and James Lopez will produce through Will Packer Productions. Matt Reilly and Tony Ducret will oversee on behalf of Universal.
Packer has a first look deal with the studio, which has worked with him on box office hits Girls Trip and the Ride Along movies. Most recently Packer's recent film credits with Uni include Tiffany Haddish ...
The original feature from writers Chad Sanders and Chris Spencer will follow one of the nation’s top high school athletes as he makes his unprecedented decision to attend an Hbcu.
Packer and James Lopez will produce through Will Packer Productions. Matt Reilly and Tony Ducret will oversee on behalf of Universal.
Packer has a first look deal with the studio, which has worked with him on box office hits Girls Trip and the Ride Along movies. Most recently Packer's recent film credits with Uni include Tiffany Haddish ...
- 6/30/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Universal is teaming with Will Packer on sports drama One and Done.
The original feature from writers Chad Sanders and Chris Spencer will follow one of the nation’s top high school athletes as he makes his unprecedented decision to attend an Hbcu.
Packer and James Lopez will produce through Will Packer Productions. Matt Reilly and Tony Ducret will oversee on behalf of Universal.
Packer has a first look deal with the studio, which has worked with him on box office hits Girls Trip and the Ride Along movies. Most recently Packer's recent film credits with Uni include Tiffany Haddish ...
The original feature from writers Chad Sanders and Chris Spencer will follow one of the nation’s top high school athletes as he makes his unprecedented decision to attend an Hbcu.
Packer and James Lopez will produce through Will Packer Productions. Matt Reilly and Tony Ducret will oversee on behalf of Universal.
Packer has a first look deal with the studio, which has worked with him on box office hits Girls Trip and the Ride Along movies. Most recently Packer's recent film credits with Uni include Tiffany Haddish ...
- 6/30/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bet Networks is out with its slate for 2018-19, featuring a number of new scripted and reality series along with competitions, specials and awards shows. The cabler said the upcoming year will feature 21% more original programming than 2017-18.
Among the new scripted series is The Archer Connection (working title), a 10-episode half-hour dramedy from Chad Sanders about a young, black, iconoclastic mastermind who has developed an software that measures the sexual chemistry between its user and anyone in the room. It joins previously announced dramas American Soul and Games Divas Play and comedy Peachtree Place.
Among Bet’s newly announced docuseries are shows about the USA’s 1992 Olympic basketball Dream Team; Ladies Night, a series that follows the veteran girl groups En Vogue, Swv and Salt-n-Pepa as they embark on a national tour; and The Grand Hustle, a competition series from T.I.
Here is the full 2018-19 slate for Bet,...
Among the new scripted series is The Archer Connection (working title), a 10-episode half-hour dramedy from Chad Sanders about a young, black, iconoclastic mastermind who has developed an software that measures the sexual chemistry between its user and anyone in the room. It joins previously announced dramas American Soul and Games Divas Play and comedy Peachtree Place.
Among Bet’s newly announced docuseries are shows about the USA’s 1992 Olympic basketball Dream Team; Ladies Night, a series that follows the veteran girl groups En Vogue, Swv and Salt-n-Pepa as they embark on a national tour; and The Grand Hustle, a competition series from T.I.
Here is the full 2018-19 slate for Bet,...
- 4/17/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Bet has ordered five new scripted series and six unscripted projects for the upcoming season. The slate includes a comedy remake inspired by the 1992 pic “Boomerang” and a look at the life of “Soul Train” maestro Don Cornelius.
Bet unveiled its 2018-19 season programming slate on Tuesday amid the crush of cable upfront presentations this month. The Viacom cabler has vowed to boost the volume of original series by 21% over last year. Bet Networks president Scott Mills emphasized the cabler’s “special connection with the African-American audience.”
During the past few years Bet has faced increased competition for African-American audiences from Own, TV One as well as Viacom’s own VH1. The original programming push is in keeping with Viacom’s larger strategy of focusing its cable resources on six core channels, of which Bet is one.
“Creating powerful, engaging and provocative content has been Bet Networks’ legacy for decades,...
Bet unveiled its 2018-19 season programming slate on Tuesday amid the crush of cable upfront presentations this month. The Viacom cabler has vowed to boost the volume of original series by 21% over last year. Bet Networks president Scott Mills emphasized the cabler’s “special connection with the African-American audience.”
During the past few years Bet has faced increased competition for African-American audiences from Own, TV One as well as Viacom’s own VH1. The original programming push is in keeping with Viacom’s larger strategy of focusing its cable resources on six core channels, of which Bet is one.
“Creating powerful, engaging and provocative content has been Bet Networks’ legacy for decades,...
- 4/17/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Spike Lee’s upcoming small-screen ventures extend beyond Netflix. Variety reports that the writer/director/producer is developing a TV series alongside Chad Sanders called “Archer,” which is partly based on the latter’s life and presumably bears no relation to the animated spy sendup of the same name.
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“Archer” is described as “a dark comedy and sociological thriller capturing the life of a 20-something African-American coding genius and iconoclast living in Brooklyn who has developed a dating app that reads sexual chemistry”; said iconoclast is a “young, black Mark Zuckerberg-like” character. If his resume is as stacked as Sanders’ — he worked at Google before his tenure at Dev Bootcamp — he could be a compelling onscreen presence indeed.
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“Archer” is described as “a dark comedy and sociological thriller capturing the life of a 20-something African-American coding genius and iconoclast living in Brooklyn who has developed a dating app that reads sexual chemistry”; said iconoclast is a “young, black Mark Zuckerberg-like” character. If his resume is as stacked as Sanders’ — he worked at Google before his tenure at Dev Bootcamp — he could be a compelling onscreen presence indeed.
Read More:Spike Lee and Ava DuVernay Remember the...
- 8/11/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
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