Exclusive: Daniel Powell, co-creator of Inside Amy Schumer, and Aaron Augenblick, producer of Ugly Americans and The Jellies, are launching kids animation producer Future Brain Media.
The pair have teamed up to bring a distinct sophistication and aesthetic to the world of children’s content. Future Brain Media is a full-service company that can handle every aspect of production from development through delivery.
They already have a pilot in the works for PBS Kids created by Augenblick, designed by Gemma Correll and featuring original music by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, and are working on a project with General Mills.
They are also working with the likes of Katie Wendt (The Jellies), Devin Clark (Ugly Americans), Gemma Correll (The Worrier’s Guide to Life), R. Sikoryak (Masterpiece Comics), Brian Weaver (Joey Fly), Ryan Mauskopf (The Onion) and Kevin Maher (Kevin Geeks Out) on projects.
Augenblick and Powell previously...
The pair have teamed up to bring a distinct sophistication and aesthetic to the world of children’s content. Future Brain Media is a full-service company that can handle every aspect of production from development through delivery.
They already have a pilot in the works for PBS Kids created by Augenblick, designed by Gemma Correll and featuring original music by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, and are working on a project with General Mills.
They are also working with the likes of Katie Wendt (The Jellies), Devin Clark (Ugly Americans), Gemma Correll (The Worrier’s Guide to Life), R. Sikoryak (Masterpiece Comics), Brian Weaver (Joey Fly), Ryan Mauskopf (The Onion) and Kevin Maher (Kevin Geeks Out) on projects.
Augenblick and Powell previously...
- 6/14/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A show that makes you fall asleep? That’s the counterintuitive pitch that Jennifer O’Connell, EVP of non-fiction and live-action family at HBO Max, received from Nutopia — the production company that brought you “Mankind The Story of All of Us” — and Calm, the meditation and mindfulness app.
“We sat down, they played a sizzle reel, they dimmed the lights,” O’Connell recalled. “By the end of the sizzle reel, our shoulders lowered, our breath was calmer — we could feel ourselves feeling good.”
The pitch became “A World of Calm,” a 10-episode HBO Max series featuring zen stories gently narrated by the likes of Keanu Reeves and Nicole Kidman, accompanied by relaxing sounds and images. It’s part of a growing segment that turns entertainment into “mindfulness content.” Rather than make something that excites, stimulates, and thrills, its goal is to make viewers to chill out, take a breath, or even fall sleep.
“We sat down, they played a sizzle reel, they dimmed the lights,” O’Connell recalled. “By the end of the sizzle reel, our shoulders lowered, our breath was calmer — we could feel ourselves feeling good.”
The pitch became “A World of Calm,” a 10-episode HBO Max series featuring zen stories gently narrated by the likes of Keanu Reeves and Nicole Kidman, accompanied by relaxing sounds and images. It’s part of a growing segment that turns entertainment into “mindfulness content.” Rather than make something that excites, stimulates, and thrills, its goal is to make viewers to chill out, take a breath, or even fall sleep.
- 5/5/2021
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
At this year’s MipTV, The Wit hosted its first-ever presentation for a Fresh TV Lab, hosted by CEO and co-founder Virginia Mouseler and focused on Esports, podcasts and brands.
“Esports is a growing entertainment option, not only for younger people but with a wider and wider audience. Of course, Esports is primarily about online gaming and streaming platforms, but it’s not generating its own game show formats. Are they imitating TV, or should TV imitate them?” Mouseler asked.
Starting in Spain, the presentation kicked off with “Top Gamers Academy,” from “Operación Triunfo” producers Gestmusic, an Endemol Shine Iberia company. An early transmedia phenomenon, the show is broadcast on linear network Neox, streaming websites Twitch, YouTube and digital streaming platform Atresplayer, with Banijay handling distribution. Similar to one of Spain’s most popular reality formats of the last decade, “Operación Triunfo,” contestants on the program live together, train together...
“Esports is a growing entertainment option, not only for younger people but with a wider and wider audience. Of course, Esports is primarily about online gaming and streaming platforms, but it’s not generating its own game show formats. Are they imitating TV, or should TV imitate them?” Mouseler asked.
Starting in Spain, the presentation kicked off with “Top Gamers Academy,” from “Operación Triunfo” producers Gestmusic, an Endemol Shine Iberia company. An early transmedia phenomenon, the show is broadcast on linear network Neox, streaming websites Twitch, YouTube and digital streaming platform Atresplayer, with Banijay handling distribution. Similar to one of Spain’s most popular reality formats of the last decade, “Operación Triunfo,” contestants on the program live together, train together...
- 4/11/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
As we head into the first full week of January, let’s take a look back at everything that went up on Netflix over the past seven days.
Across the end of December and the first few days of 2021, a total of 50 new titles debuted on the streaming giant. That number includes a load of original content and in case you missed some real gems, here’s the full list of everything that was new on Netflix this past week.
December 28
A Love So Beautiful: Season 1 (New episodes weekly) *Netflix Original
Cops and Robbers *Netflix Original
Rango (2011)
December 30
Best Leftovers Ever! Season 1 *Netflix Original
Bobby Jasoos (2014)
Equinox: Season 1 *Netflix Original
Gameboys Level-Up Edition: Season 1
The Rope Curse 2 *Netflix Original
Transformers: War for Cybertron: Chapter 2 *Netflix Original
December 31
Alaska is a Drag (2017)
Best of Stand-Up 2020 *Netflix Original
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4 *Netflix Original
Tarung Sarung (2020)
Too Handsome to Handle...
Across the end of December and the first few days of 2021, a total of 50 new titles debuted on the streaming giant. That number includes a load of original content and in case you missed some real gems, here’s the full list of everything that was new on Netflix this past week.
December 28
A Love So Beautiful: Season 1 (New episodes weekly) *Netflix Original
Cops and Robbers *Netflix Original
Rango (2011)
December 30
Best Leftovers Ever! Season 1 *Netflix Original
Bobby Jasoos (2014)
Equinox: Season 1 *Netflix Original
Gameboys Level-Up Edition: Season 1
The Rope Curse 2 *Netflix Original
Transformers: War for Cybertron: Chapter 2 *Netflix Original
December 31
Alaska is a Drag (2017)
Best of Stand-Up 2020 *Netflix Original
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4 *Netflix Original
Tarung Sarung (2020)
Too Handsome to Handle...
- 1/3/2021
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Despite the 'Covid-19' virus wreaking havoc throughout the film industry, TV studios continue to fight back, with vaccinations on the rise and January 2021 broadcast dates scheduled for new and returning series:
January 1, 2021:
Cobra Kai (Netflix, Season 3; moved from January 8)
Dream Home Makeover
Headspace Guide to Meditation
RuPaul’s Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked (VH1, Season 13)
Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch (Discovery, new docuseries)
The UneXplained (History, Season 2B)
Below Deck Galley Talk
Insomnia
January 2:
Lucky Dog
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation
Mission Unstoppable
Hope in the Wild
The Netflix Afterparty (Netflix, new aftershow series)
Kindred Spirits (Travel Channel, Season 5)
January 3:
The Rookie (ABC, Season 3)
Call Me Kat
Last Man Standing (Fox, Season 9; final season)
The Great North
The Watch (BBC America, new drama series)
Cal Fire (Discovery, new docuseries)
Worst Cooks in America
Expedition Bigfoot
Secrets of the Viking Stone
January 4:
The Bachelor (ABC,...
January 1, 2021:
Cobra Kai (Netflix, Season 3; moved from January 8)
Dream Home Makeover
Headspace Guide to Meditation
RuPaul’s Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked (VH1, Season 13)
Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch (Discovery, new docuseries)
The UneXplained (History, Season 2B)
Below Deck Galley Talk
Insomnia
January 2:
Lucky Dog
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation
Mission Unstoppable
Hope in the Wild
The Netflix Afterparty (Netflix, new aftershow series)
Kindred Spirits (Travel Channel, Season 5)
January 3:
The Rookie (ABC, Season 3)
Call Me Kat
Last Man Standing (Fox, Season 9; final season)
The Great North
The Watch (BBC America, new drama series)
Cal Fire (Discovery, new docuseries)
Worst Cooks in America
Expedition Bigfoot
Secrets of the Viking Stone
January 4:
The Bachelor (ABC,...
- 1/1/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Another year, and another daunting challenge to keep up with the number of streaming options available from the big online players. And to mark January 1st, there’s some new content to enjoy on the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus and HBO Max, among others, as well as several notable changes in licensing agreements that may affect how you can watch your favorite shows.
On Netflix, the biggest fresh release is the third season of Cobra Kai, which has been a hit for the service since making the move from YouTube. Critics are already dishing out praise for the latest block of episodes of The Karate Kid spinoff, which had its premiere date bumped up by a week. Other highlights, meanwhile, include Netflix documentary The Minimalists: Less Is Now, and a lot of licensed movies ranging from Bonnie and Clyde to Goodfellas.
By comparison, Disney+ have regained their rights to The Wolverine,...
On Netflix, the biggest fresh release is the third season of Cobra Kai, which has been a hit for the service since making the move from YouTube. Critics are already dishing out praise for the latest block of episodes of The Karate Kid spinoff, which had its premiere date bumped up by a week. Other highlights, meanwhile, include Netflix documentary The Minimalists: Less Is Now, and a lot of licensed movies ranging from Bonnie and Clyde to Goodfellas.
By comparison, Disney+ have regained their rights to The Wolverine,...
- 1/1/2021
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
So long, 2020, 2021 is here! Now that we’ve entered the New Year, the various major streaming services are starting January with a bang as they all have hefty hauls arriving this weekend. The first day of the month always sees a load of newly licensed titles go up across the platforms and that’s especially the case in January, as Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu and Prime Video have tons of great new movies and TV shows debuting this weekend.
For starters, there’s something for all tastes becoming available on Netflix on January 1st. We’ve got Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, animated comedy Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, both Sex in the City movies, Superbad, Bruce Lee classic Enter the Dragon, horror flick Gothika and not one but two films directed by Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas and The Departed, featuring DiCaprio again.
For starters, there’s something for all tastes becoming available on Netflix on January 1st. We’ve got Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, animated comedy Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, both Sex in the City movies, Superbad, Bruce Lee classic Enter the Dragon, horror flick Gothika and not one but two films directed by Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas and The Departed, featuring DiCaprio again.
- 1/1/2021
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Winter is the new fall this Covid-impacted TV season. Because of the lengthy production shutdown in the first months of the coronavirus pandemic, Fox and the CW delayed the rollout of their regular fall 2020 lineups, and a slew of other series intended for fall 2020 debut also are slated to premiere in early 2021 instead.
With uncertainty surrounding production as Covid outbreaks frequently pause filming, a number of premiere dates are still Tbd, as networks and streamers often wait until last minute to set debuts so they are sure than the new seasons would be completed successfully.
That said, here’s our annual list of midseason/winter premiere dates for new and returning series. It covers hundreds of broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting from today through March 31 and includes shows that were on hiatus and some one-off specials such as awards shows.
Please send any additions or adjustments to erik@deadline.
With uncertainty surrounding production as Covid outbreaks frequently pause filming, a number of premiere dates are still Tbd, as networks and streamers often wait until last minute to set debuts so they are sure than the new seasons would be completed successfully.
That said, here’s our annual list of midseason/winter premiere dates for new and returning series. It covers hundreds of broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting from today through March 31 and includes shows that were on hiatus and some one-off specials such as awards shows.
Please send any additions or adjustments to erik@deadline.
- 1/1/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The first month of a new year is a good time to make a new impression. And that’s just what Netflix seems set on doing with its list of new releases for January 2021.
The streamer is coming out strong with a third season of Cobra Kai, formerly of YouTube Premium. The next installment in Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence’s story is set to arrive…eventually. Netflix has not unveiled a released date yet but it will be during this month. While Cobra Kai is the highlight among Netflix’ original series, it’s not the only one by a long shot. Last year’s fun Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous returns for a second season on Jan. 22 and it will be accompanied by Fate: The Winx Saga. Also, if you’re a fan of things that will one day be .gif’ed to death, the Nicolas Cage-hosted History of Swear Words drops on Jan.
The streamer is coming out strong with a third season of Cobra Kai, formerly of YouTube Premium. The next installment in Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence’s story is set to arrive…eventually. Netflix has not unveiled a released date yet but it will be during this month. While Cobra Kai is the highlight among Netflix’ original series, it’s not the only one by a long shot. Last year’s fun Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous returns for a second season on Jan. 22 and it will be accompanied by Fate: The Winx Saga. Also, if you’re a fan of things that will one day be .gif’ed to death, the Nicolas Cage-hosted History of Swear Words drops on Jan.
- 1/1/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Christmas may be over, but this coming week will still deliver a lot of gifts in terms of new Netflix releases. The streaming giant has got a bunch of titles arriving over the last couple days of the year and then it’s dropping more than 40 fresh releases on New Year’s Day. In total, then, there are 58 movies and TV shows making their way to Netflix subscribers this week and you can take a look at the full list below and then scroll down for a few of our highlights.
December 28th A Love So Beautiful (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) N Cops and Robbers (2020) N Rango (2011) December 30th Best Leftovers Ever! (Season 1) N Bobby Jasoos (2014) Equinox (Season 1) N Gameboys Level-Up Edition (Season 1) The Rope Curse 2 (2020) N Transformers: War for Cybertron (Chapter 2) N December 31st Alaska is a Drag (2017) Best of Stand-Up 2020 (2020) N Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Season 4) N...
December 28th A Love So Beautiful (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) N Cops and Robbers (2020) N Rango (2011) December 30th Best Leftovers Ever! (Season 1) N Bobby Jasoos (2014) Equinox (Season 1) N Gameboys Level-Up Edition (Season 1) The Rope Curse 2 (2020) N Transformers: War for Cybertron (Chapter 2) N December 31st Alaska is a Drag (2017) Best of Stand-Up 2020 (2020) N Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Season 4) N...
- 12/27/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and monthly guide to What’s on Streaming.
With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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- 12/26/2020
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
A new year is just around the corner and as folks start getting ready to say goodbye to the nightmare that was 2020, it’s time to look ahead at all the great movies and TV shows coming down the pipeline to keep us entertained over the next 12 months.
Hopes are high that things will begin to return to normal again and productions will be able to run smoother, meaning less delays and setbacks. And with 2021 absolutely packed with new releases right now, there’s more than enough to get excited about no matter where your interests lie.
But aside from just what’s coming to theaters and airing on television, we’ve also got all the streaming services still offering up a bevy of fresh content every month and January is no different. Indeed, the first few weeks of the new year will see Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu...
Hopes are high that things will begin to return to normal again and productions will be able to run smoother, meaning less delays and setbacks. And with 2021 absolutely packed with new releases right now, there’s more than enough to get excited about no matter where your interests lie.
But aside from just what’s coming to theaters and airing on television, we’ve also got all the streaming services still offering up a bevy of fresh content every month and January is no different. Indeed, the first few weeks of the new year will see Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu...
- 12/24/2020
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
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