Exclusive: In a competitive situation with several major adult animation players interested, Hulu has landed for development Bad Friends. The animated project comes from Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee, the duo behind the comedy podcast of the same name.
Created by Lee, Nick Kreiss, Santino and Andres Salaff, the potential series will be written by Kreiss and Santino.
Bad Friends follows the relationship between Andrew, a fiery lightning bug, and Bobby, a shy roly poly, as they navigate the treacherous waters of being adolescent misfit bugs in high school.
Lee, Santino and Kreiss executive produce with Trevor Engelson from Underground and Doug Banker from Five All In The Fifth. Salaff is a co-executive producer. 20th Television Animation is the studio.
Launched in 2020 by comedians Lee and Santino, Bad Friends, which showcases their improv skills, has become a top comedy podcast across platforms, including Apple and Spotify.
On the strength of...
Created by Lee, Nick Kreiss, Santino and Andres Salaff, the potential series will be written by Kreiss and Santino.
Bad Friends follows the relationship between Andrew, a fiery lightning bug, and Bobby, a shy roly poly, as they navigate the treacherous waters of being adolescent misfit bugs in high school.
Lee, Santino and Kreiss executive produce with Trevor Engelson from Underground and Doug Banker from Five All In The Fifth. Salaff is a co-executive producer. 20th Television Animation is the studio.
Launched in 2020 by comedians Lee and Santino, Bad Friends, which showcases their improv skills, has become a top comedy podcast across platforms, including Apple and Spotify.
On the strength of...
- 5/22/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Producers Eric Kopeloff and Philip Schulz-Deyle have optioned Hermann Hesse’s “Demian” and plan to adapt the novel into a feature film. Nick Kreiss (“Afraid”) has penned a screenplay with cinematographer Andre Lascaris (“About Alex”) and under the supervision of the Hesse estate.
The book was a bestseller in the U.S. and its story of spiritual enlightenment and self-discovery resonated first with readers in the post-World War I period and then later with members of the American counterculture of the 1960s, who embraced the novel yet again. It found favor with the likes of Timothy Leary and Colin Wilson, who became enthusiastic boosters of the Hesse canon. Kopeloff thinks the time is ripe for a new generation to rediscover “Demian.”
“We’re living in a digital age, where a lot of our lives are dictated by social media,” he says. “There’s an externalization of identity. This story is a fresh contrast.
The book was a bestseller in the U.S. and its story of spiritual enlightenment and self-discovery resonated first with readers in the post-World War I period and then later with members of the American counterculture of the 1960s, who embraced the novel yet again. It found favor with the likes of Timothy Leary and Colin Wilson, who became enthusiastic boosters of the Hesse canon. Kopeloff thinks the time is ripe for a new generation to rediscover “Demian.”
“We’re living in a digital age, where a lot of our lives are dictated by social media,” he says. “There’s an externalization of identity. This story is a fresh contrast.
- 5/3/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Slamdance has awarded its grand prize for screenwriting to Jessica Sinyard for her television pilot “The Peak.”
The prize was presented Thursday night during a ceremony hosted by Writers Guild of America West at the WGA Theatre. About 3,000 submissions were received for this year’s contest, and more than $16,000 was awarded to 2018 winners across all categories.
“The Peak” is a psychological survival thriller that follows a team of eight overachievers in their attempt to climb Mount Everest. When a team member goes missing on the peak, paranoia and altitude sickness corrode the reliability of survivor accounts. With a dual narrative that interweaves both the team’s ascent and descent, “The Peak” explores the choices people make when they believe no one is watching.
“This year’s competition proved that wherever you come from in this world our judges are waiting to discover and honor great new writing talent, especially if...
The prize was presented Thursday night during a ceremony hosted by Writers Guild of America West at the WGA Theatre. About 3,000 submissions were received for this year’s contest, and more than $16,000 was awarded to 2018 winners across all categories.
“The Peak” is a psychological survival thriller that follows a team of eight overachievers in their attempt to climb Mount Everest. When a team member goes missing on the peak, paranoia and altitude sickness corrode the reliability of survivor accounts. With a dual narrative that interweaves both the team’s ascent and descent, “The Peak” explores the choices people make when they believe no one is watching.
“This year’s competition proved that wherever you come from in this world our judges are waiting to discover and honor great new writing talent, especially if...
- 10/12/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Well Go USA holds North American rights.
Los Angeles-based Premiere Entertainment Group has acquired international rights to MTV Punk’d co-creator Jason Goldberg’s thriller Afraid starring Alanna Masterson (The Walking Dead) and George Byrne.
Well Go USA holds North American rights and has scheduled an October 2 release on the story of a young couple who go on a romantic getaway, only to discover there is more to their vacation spot than meets the eye.
Goldberg, whose producing credits include The Butterfly Effect and Killers, makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay by Nick Kreiss. Brion Hambel produces and...
Los Angeles-based Premiere Entertainment Group has acquired international rights to MTV Punk’d co-creator Jason Goldberg’s thriller Afraid starring Alanna Masterson (The Walking Dead) and George Byrne.
Well Go USA holds North American rights and has scheduled an October 2 release on the story of a young couple who go on a romantic getaway, only to discover there is more to their vacation spot than meets the eye.
Goldberg, whose producing credits include The Butterfly Effect and Killers, makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay by Nick Kreiss. Brion Hambel produces and...
- 9/8/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
From Redband.Ca, take a look at restricted 'red band' footage from writer/director Nick Kreiss' California-lensed, teen comedy feature "Little Bitches", starring Jennette McCurdy and Kiersey Clemons:
"...a group of friends vow to open their college acceptance letters at the same time during the big end-of-year party..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Little Bitches"...
"...a group of friends vow to open their college acceptance letters at the same time during the big end-of-year party..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Little Bitches"...
- 12/23/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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