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Universal Studio Group Hires Netflix’s Jordan Moblo To Lead IP Division
Jordan Moblo has moved from Netflix to Universal Studio Group to oversee its IP charge.
Moblo becomes EVP, Creative Acquisitions and IP Management at the NBCUniversal studio. He was previously Director of IP Scouting at the streamer.
“Jordan has impeccable taste in identifying and securing intellectual property that…
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Universal Studio Group Reteams With Ghetto Film School To Host ‘USG University’ FYC Showcase
EXCLUSIVE: Universal Studio Group and the non-profit Ghetto Film School are reteaming to host the second annual “USG University” panel event series launching June 16. The showcase will consist of a mix of virtual panels and an in-person component this year.
“USG University” was created to empower the next generation…
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Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe Says “Bar Is Higher For Reboots”; Reveals Criticism Of New ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel Air’ – Banff
Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe has said reboots and remakes are here to stay but they need to be “interesting” and have “vision,” as she revealed “we spent a year hearing people tell us how horrible a Fresh Prince remake would be.”
Speaking in a keynote interview at the live and in-person Banff World…
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Universal Studio Group Makes Beatrice Springborn And David O’Donoghue Roles Permanent
Universal Studio Group has made permanent the interim roles held by Beatrice Springborn and David O’Donoghue, with Springborn becoming President of UCP and Universal International Studios and O’Donoghue taking on the Head of Universal International Studios post.
Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe said…
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Banff World Media Festival Returns In Person; Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe To Deliver Keynote
The Banff World Media Festival is returning in person for the first time in three years, with Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe set to deliver a keynote.
The 43rd edition of the world-renowned festival will take place from June 12-15 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel after the 2020 and 2021 editions…
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By Max Goldbart
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Jenna Bush Hager Inks First-Look Deal With Universal Studio Group
Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna, the third hour of NBC’s Today, has signed a first-look deal with Universal Studio Group. Under the pact. Hager will develop and produce projects with Universal Content Productions, Universal Television, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal…
Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions Strikes TV Overall Deal With Universal Studio Group
EXCLUSIVE: Universal Studio Group has entered a new multi-year television overall deal with producer, director and Academy Award and Emmy award-winning writer Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, headed by President Win Rosenfeld.
Monkeypaw previously had a first-look TV deal with Amazon Studios, which it signed in…
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ViacomCBS’ Jeanne Mau Moves To NBCU As TV Programming DEI Exec
Jeanne Mau, formerly SVP Global Inclusion at ViacomCBS, has joined NBCUniversal as SVP TV Programming Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
In the new role, Mau will drive diversity, equity and inclusion strategies for content across the NBCU Television and Streaming Entertainment portfolio including for NBC, Bravo, E…
‘Vida’ Creator Tanya Saracho & UCP Launch Ojalá Ignition Lab To Amplify Latinx Voices & Stories For TV Pilots
EXCLUSIVE: Almost a year after inking a development deal with UCP, Tanya Saracho is turning up the volume for Latinx voices in Hollywood, as promised.
The Vida creator and the studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, launched the Ojalá Ignition Lab on Monday. Under the umbrella of Saracho's deal, the 26-week long…
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‘La Brea’: New NBC Drama Series Set To Film In Australia
La Brea, the new NBC series from writer David Applebaum, is bringing production to Australia, Universal Studio Group announced today.
The Universal Group said the upcoming drama series is moving to Down Under for principal photography, visual effects and post-production. The overseas cross is part of a larger effort…
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‘Super Freak’ Limited Series Based On Life Of Rick James In Works At UCP From Writer Randy McKinnon
UCP has put in development Super Freak (working title), a limited series based on the life of musician Rick James, from writer Randy McKinnon (Chambers) and Nick Antosca (The Act, Channel Zero). Ty James, daughter of the late Rick James, will executive produce the project. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group…
JoAnn Alfano’s Role Expands To Oversee Current Programming, Formats Group In Latest Universal Studio Group Moves
Universal Studio Group chair Pearlena Igbokwe on Tuesday revealed the latest tweaks to the structure of the group that comprises Universal Television, UCP and NBCUniversal International Studios, saying that the International Formats Group has joined the fold to be overseen by JoAnn Alfano, whose role has been…
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