Jen Casey and Nick Gilhool, who ran Joe and Anthony Russo’s nonfiction label Wonderburst, are launching their own production company.
The duo are launching LA-based One Traveler with All3Media.
The partnership will see the pair create and produce multi-genre documentaries and unscripted series across broadcast, cable, streaming and digital.
They are behind series and docs including Captive Audience for Hulu, Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy for Netflix and Slugfest: DC vs. Marvel for Roku as well as Clare Danes-narrated IMAX film Back from the Brink: Saved from Extinction.
They also produced The Wonderland Murders & The Secret History of Hollywood podcast, in association with Miziker Content and Michael Connelly, for Audible, which is being adapted as a docuseries by MGM+.
Casey was previously creator and producer of Nat Geo Wild’s The Adventures of Dr. Buckeye Bottoms and Nat Geo’s Extreme Weather, while Gilhool has worked on series including Making It,...
The duo are launching LA-based One Traveler with All3Media.
The partnership will see the pair create and produce multi-genre documentaries and unscripted series across broadcast, cable, streaming and digital.
They are behind series and docs including Captive Audience for Hulu, Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy for Netflix and Slugfest: DC vs. Marvel for Roku as well as Clare Danes-narrated IMAX film Back from the Brink: Saved from Extinction.
They also produced The Wonderland Murders & The Secret History of Hollywood podcast, in association with Miziker Content and Michael Connelly, for Audible, which is being adapted as a docuseries by MGM+.
Casey was previously creator and producer of Nat Geo Wild’s The Adventures of Dr. Buckeye Bottoms and Nat Geo’s Extreme Weather, while Gilhool has worked on series including Making It,...
- 1/23/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
ViacomCBS announced the five participants for its 2021-2022 Directors Initiative: Julie Herlocker, Bao Tran, Joy T. Lane, Pat Santana and Steven J. Kung.
The initiative provides a platform for experienced directors to gain access to showrunners, executives, managers and agents as well as the opportunity to shadow CBS Television Network and CBS Studio shows throughout the year. The program helps directors develop relationships with industry professionals, networks that are essential to finding work in the field. In its 18th year, the program will guarantee all participants of the initiative an episode of television to direct on the CBS Television Network.
“The ViacomCBS Directors Initiative gives television directors the access, exposure and opportunity to be successful in this industry,” said Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, executive vice president of entertainment diversity and inclusion and global inclusion at ViacomCBS. “Last year’s participant, Morenike Joela Evans, has recently helmed the ‘iCarly’ reboot for Paramount Plus...
The initiative provides a platform for experienced directors to gain access to showrunners, executives, managers and agents as well as the opportunity to shadow CBS Television Network and CBS Studio shows throughout the year. The program helps directors develop relationships with industry professionals, networks that are essential to finding work in the field. In its 18th year, the program will guarantee all participants of the initiative an episode of television to direct on the CBS Television Network.
“The ViacomCBS Directors Initiative gives television directors the access, exposure and opportunity to be successful in this industry,” said Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, executive vice president of entertainment diversity and inclusion and global inclusion at ViacomCBS. “Last year’s participant, Morenike Joela Evans, has recently helmed the ‘iCarly’ reboot for Paramount Plus...
- 12/15/2021
- by Katie Song and Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Slugfest, the Russo Brothers-exec produced docuseries about the rivalry between comic book companies Marvel and DC, is finally coming to air.
The ten-part series, which is narrated by Kevin Smith, is coming to Roku on December 24 and the streamer has unveiled the first trailer, which you can watch above.
It comes as the series, which was originally commissioned by Quibi in November 2019, was set to launch on the short-form service last year but the Jeffrey Katzenberg-led platform shut down before it could.
The docuseries is inspired by Reed Tucker’s book Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC and will include a history of the rivalry via interviews and re-enactments. Each episode dives into the unique story from the companies rich and intermingled history that’s created a world-wide superhero phenomenon.
Slugfest, which was created in partnership with Agbo, is executive produced by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.
The ten-part series, which is narrated by Kevin Smith, is coming to Roku on December 24 and the streamer has unveiled the first trailer, which you can watch above.
It comes as the series, which was originally commissioned by Quibi in November 2019, was set to launch on the short-form service last year but the Jeffrey Katzenberg-led platform shut down before it could.
The docuseries is inspired by Reed Tucker’s book Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC and will include a history of the rivalry via interviews and re-enactments. Each episode dives into the unique story from the companies rich and intermingled history that’s created a world-wide superhero phenomenon.
Slugfest, which was created in partnership with Agbo, is executive produced by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.
- 12/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Michael Connelly, the author of Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer, is moving into the world of podcasting.
Connelly is behind a new documentary podcast series that will take a deep dive into the the Wonderland Murders.
The Wonderland Murders & The Secret History of Hollywood will launch on Amazon’s Audible on July 1, around the 40th anniversary of the horrific crimes. Connelly has created and written the series and will exec produce alongside LAPD homicide veteran Rick Jackson, Jen Casey (Back from the Brink) and and Nick Gilhool (Slugfest).
Named for the street in Laurel Canyon where the murders took place inside the house of a small-time drug gang, it’s a gruesome crime that reflected its time, disrupted a mythology and tells a broader story of Los Angeles, the American dream machine, and when justice does – and doesn’t – work. And for the first time, a notorious, “missing” witness...
Connelly is behind a new documentary podcast series that will take a deep dive into the the Wonderland Murders.
The Wonderland Murders & The Secret History of Hollywood will launch on Amazon’s Audible on July 1, around the 40th anniversary of the horrific crimes. Connelly has created and written the series and will exec produce alongside LAPD homicide veteran Rick Jackson, Jen Casey (Back from the Brink) and and Nick Gilhool (Slugfest).
Named for the street in Laurel Canyon where the murders took place inside the house of a small-time drug gang, it’s a gruesome crime that reflected its time, disrupted a mythology and tells a broader story of Los Angeles, the American dream machine, and when justice does – and doesn’t – work. And for the first time, a notorious, “missing” witness...
- 6/3/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Avengers: Endgame and Marvel Studios auteurs Joe & Anthony Russo, Slugfest directors Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow alum Brandon Routh as well as comic book pioneers Jenette Kahn and Jim Starlin took the virtual dais and New York Comic-Con with fanboy godfather Kevin Smith on Thursday afternoon to talk about the upcoming Quibi series which details the complex history (or some may say rivalry) between DC Comics and Marvel. They revealed plenty of details about the new short-form series including its November 9 premiere date and key art. Two big bombshells that were shared on the panel including the fact that Smith would narrate the series and on top of that, they shared the first full episode of the series.
The docuseries is inspired by Reed Tucker’s book Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC and will include a history of...
The docuseries is inspired by Reed Tucker’s book Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC and will include a history of...
- 10/8/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Avengers: Endgame’ helmers Joe and Anthony Russo just can’t keep away from the world of comics, the filmmaking duo are set to produce a documentary series highlighting the Marvel Vs. DC rivalry.
Inspired by Reed Tucker’s book ‘Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC.‘, the series will explore the heated rivalry between the two comic publishers which transformed the marketplace from Marvel going from obscurity to dominating the cinemas of today, to DC with its big film success in the 80s and 90s along with some recent hits and major footprint in television with no less than six live-action series on the air.
The documentary, which will air on streaming service Quibi, will highlight little-known stories of the men and women who were behind the creation of some of the best-known and most revered characters in the world will share their stories and reflect on...
Inspired by Reed Tucker’s book ‘Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC.‘, the series will explore the heated rivalry between the two comic publishers which transformed the marketplace from Marvel going from obscurity to dominating the cinemas of today, to DC with its big film success in the 80s and 90s along with some recent hits and major footprint in television with no less than six live-action series on the air.
The documentary, which will air on streaming service Quibi, will highlight little-known stories of the men and women who were behind the creation of some of the best-known and most revered characters in the world will share their stories and reflect on...
- 11/14/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joseph Baxter Nov 13, 2019
Quibi docuseries Slugfest will chronicle the comic book rivalry between Marvel and DC, executive-produced by the Russo Brothers.
Slugfest, a docuseries focused on the comic book industry rivalry between Marvel and DC, might just draw the ever-potent genre fandom demographic to the 2020-launching streaming platform, Quibi, the billion-dollar-backed, millennial-aimed streaming service designed for short-form stories.
A greenlight has been given to Slugfest by Quibi, adapting the 2017 book by Reed Tucker, Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC. While the prospect of getting a docuseries that gives proper reverence to the comic book industry is exciting to any discerning fan, said excitement should be compounded with the series presence of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who will be involved as executive producers.
Serving as directors for Slugfest are the duo of Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, who helmed...
Quibi docuseries Slugfest will chronicle the comic book rivalry between Marvel and DC, executive-produced by the Russo Brothers.
Slugfest, a docuseries focused on the comic book industry rivalry between Marvel and DC, might just draw the ever-potent genre fandom demographic to the 2020-launching streaming platform, Quibi, the billion-dollar-backed, millennial-aimed streaming service designed for short-form stories.
A greenlight has been given to Slugfest by Quibi, adapting the 2017 book by Reed Tucker, Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC. While the prospect of getting a docuseries that gives proper reverence to the comic book industry is exciting to any discerning fan, said excitement should be compounded with the series presence of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who will be involved as executive producers.
Serving as directors for Slugfest are the duo of Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, who helmed...
- 11/13/2019
- Den of Geek
Quibi has greenlit Slugfest, a new documentary series executive produced by Anthony Russo and Joseph Russo (Avengers: Endgame) that will delve into the pitched rivalry between Marvel and DC Comics, the publishers whose combined IP has become a dominant source material for today’s film and television.
The series is inspired by the book Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC.
The directors of Framing John DeLorean and Believer, Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, are on board. The series will be produced by Agbo CEO Todd Makurath, Peter Rieveschl (The Amazing Race), Nick Gilhool (Top Chef) and Jen Casey (Extreme Weather).
Slugfest will bring to light little-known stories from the history of this uniquely American art form. The men and women who were behind the creation of some of the best-known and most revered characters in the world will share their stories and reflect on the...
The series is inspired by the book Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle Between Marvel and DC.
The directors of Framing John DeLorean and Believer, Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, are on board. The series will be produced by Agbo CEO Todd Makurath, Peter Rieveschl (The Amazing Race), Nick Gilhool (Top Chef) and Jen Casey (Extreme Weather).
Slugfest will bring to light little-known stories from the history of this uniquely American art form. The men and women who were behind the creation of some of the best-known and most revered characters in the world will share their stories and reflect on the...
- 11/13/2019
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
Anthony and Joseph Russo, who have been key creative members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, are now bringing a new show to Quibi documenting the decades-long rivalry between Marvel and DC.
Quibi, the mobile TV subscription startup founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg, greenlit “Slugfest,” a documentary series executive produced by the Russo Brothers, whose directing credits include a string of hits for Marvel: “Avengers: Endgame,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Captain America: Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War.”
“Slugfest” is inspired by Reed Tucker’s book “Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-Year Battle between Marvel and DC.” The docu-series will chronicle the growth of comic books as a new American art form, following the rise of the two companies that went on to become comics-publishing and Hollywood powerhouses.
Producers promise that “Slugfest” will bring to light little-known stories from the history of both Marvel and DC, including interviews with creators of the best-known superhero characters in the world.
Quibi, the mobile TV subscription startup founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg, greenlit “Slugfest,” a documentary series executive produced by the Russo Brothers, whose directing credits include a string of hits for Marvel: “Avengers: Endgame,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Captain America: Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War.”
“Slugfest” is inspired by Reed Tucker’s book “Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-Year Battle between Marvel and DC.” The docu-series will chronicle the growth of comic books as a new American art form, following the rise of the two companies that went on to become comics-publishing and Hollywood powerhouses.
Producers promise that “Slugfest” will bring to light little-known stories from the history of both Marvel and DC, including interviews with creators of the best-known superhero characters in the world.
- 11/13/2019
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Quibi has greenlit a new documentary series from “Avengers: Infinity War” directors Anthony Russo and Joseph Russo highlighting the rise of comic book juggernauts Marvel and DC, the upcoming mobile-only streaming service shared on Wednesday morning.
The series, dubbed “Slugfest,” will be executive produced by both Russo brothers. “Slugfest” will chronicle the early days and growth of Marvel and DC, as the two preeminent comic book publishers — fueled by creativity and competition — battled for bragging rights; the series will also look at the lasting cultural impact stemming from the Marvel-dc rivalry, as well as little-known stories from behind-the-scenes.
“Slugfest” will be directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, who both worked together previously on “Framing John DeLorean” and “Believer.” Agbt CEO Todd Makurath, Peter Rieveschl, Nick Gilhool, and Jen Casey will serve as producers.
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The series is...
The series, dubbed “Slugfest,” will be executive produced by both Russo brothers. “Slugfest” will chronicle the early days and growth of Marvel and DC, as the two preeminent comic book publishers — fueled by creativity and competition — battled for bragging rights; the series will also look at the lasting cultural impact stemming from the Marvel-dc rivalry, as well as little-known stories from behind-the-scenes.
“Slugfest” will be directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, who both worked together previously on “Framing John DeLorean” and “Believer.” Agbt CEO Todd Makurath, Peter Rieveschl, Nick Gilhool, and Jen Casey will serve as producers.
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The series is...
- 11/13/2019
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
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