Exclusive: Canada’s Cream Productions has made some changes to its development team.
Veteran exec James Farr has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Development, and will lead a team comprising former Blue Ant Studios producer Zachary Frank, who has joined as Vice President of Development, and Jane Churchill-Smith, who has been upped to Director of Development.
Farr’s expanded role at the Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan producer will see him creating and developing programs for broadcast and cable nets, with a focus on true crime, history, pop culture and paranormal.
In a decade-long spell at Cream, Farr is credited with developing the likes of Netflix series Age of Samurai, CNN’s History of the Sitcom, ABC series The Game Show Show and History Canada’s The World Without Canada. He also worked on shows such as ID’s Murder U and Fear Thy Neighbor, as well...
Veteran exec James Farr has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Development, and will lead a team comprising former Blue Ant Studios producer Zachary Frank, who has joined as Vice President of Development, and Jane Churchill-Smith, who has been upped to Director of Development.
Farr’s expanded role at the Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan producer will see him creating and developing programs for broadcast and cable nets, with a focus on true crime, history, pop culture and paranormal.
In a decade-long spell at Cream, Farr is credited with developing the likes of Netflix series Age of Samurai, CNN’s History of the Sitcom, ABC series The Game Show Show and History Canada’s The World Without Canada. He also worked on shows such as ID’s Murder U and Fear Thy Neighbor, as well...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“Game of Thrones” star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau wants to save the world from all manner of existential threats – including cynicism – in his new unscripted series for Bloomberg Originals.
Variety has an exclusive first look at the trailer for “An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet,” a six-episode series that chooses to focus not on problems but solutions to some of the biggest environmental challenges of our time.
The series follows Coster-Waldau and his team as they travel the globe in search of ideas that inspire optimism for the future. Sustainable food growth, carbon neutral jet fuel, tiny worms that can break down plastics and more are explored in countries including Greenland, Australia, United States, Japan, Vietnam and Kenya.
“I’ve always felt like sometimes the good stories get lost. The focus is often on the end of the world,” Coster-Waldau said. “This show inspires me and gives me a belief that there...
Variety has an exclusive first look at the trailer for “An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet,” a six-episode series that chooses to focus not on problems but solutions to some of the biggest environmental challenges of our time.
The series follows Coster-Waldau and his team as they travel the globe in search of ideas that inspire optimism for the future. Sustainable food growth, carbon neutral jet fuel, tiny worms that can break down plastics and more are explored in countries including Greenland, Australia, United States, Japan, Vietnam and Kenya.
“I’ve always felt like sometimes the good stories get lost. The focus is often on the end of the world,” Coster-Waldau said. “This show inspires me and gives me a belief that there...
- 12/8/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
ABC News Studios Sets ‘The Game Show Show’ Special With Drew Carey, Vanna White and More (Exclusive)
Exclusive: ABC News will air a new four-part series unpacking the history and impact of game shows across eight decades of American culture.
“The Game Show Show” will explore the contestants, hosts, visionary creators and industry scandals that encapsulate iconic game shows.
The four-part series will feature interviews with game show legends including Drew Carey, Vanna White, Ken Jennings, Chuck Woolery, Amy Schneider, Bob Eubanks, Howie Mandel, Wayne Brady and more.
The first episode, titled “The Answer Is…” will premiere on ABC on May 10, featuring interviews with Michael Strahan, Sara Haines, Jay Leno, Mark Cuban, Sherri Shepard and more.
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“Since the radio age, America’s love for the quiz show has remained constant, transcending technological innovation and surviving scandals. Today, the quiz show continues to evolve, with new formats and revivals capturing the attention of millions across the country. But the...
“The Game Show Show” will explore the contestants, hosts, visionary creators and industry scandals that encapsulate iconic game shows.
The four-part series will feature interviews with game show legends including Drew Carey, Vanna White, Ken Jennings, Chuck Woolery, Amy Schneider, Bob Eubanks, Howie Mandel, Wayne Brady and more.
The first episode, titled “The Answer Is…” will premiere on ABC on May 10, featuring interviews with Michael Strahan, Sara Haines, Jay Leno, Mark Cuban, Sherri Shepard and more.
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- 4/21/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Game Of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has signed up to host eco series An Optimist’s Guide To The Planet for Bloomberg Media.
The series will feature Coster-Waldau traveling the globe searching for the people, ideas, and traditions that will turn environmental angst into optimism.
He will meet electric aircraft engineers in Burlington, Vermont, Nashulai Conservancy elders in Kenya, and women leading sustainable Mezcal production in Mexico.
Described as Bloomberg’s most ambitious original to date, the series will be produced by Canada’s Cream Productions and Wildfire Television, the UK production outfit. It is made in association with Bell Media and Ill Kippers Aps, Coster-Waldau’s production company.
Executive producers are David Brady, Philip Clarke, Kate Harrison Karman, Coster-Waldau, Joe Derrick, Jennifer Baichwal, and Nicholas de Pencier. Patrick Cameron is the co-executive producer.
“The climate crisis impacts all of us, however what I hope this show demonstrates is that we are not doomed.
The series will feature Coster-Waldau traveling the globe searching for the people, ideas, and traditions that will turn environmental angst into optimism.
He will meet electric aircraft engineers in Burlington, Vermont, Nashulai Conservancy elders in Kenya, and women leading sustainable Mezcal production in Mexico.
Described as Bloomberg’s most ambitious original to date, the series will be produced by Canada’s Cream Productions and Wildfire Television, the UK production outfit. It is made in association with Bell Media and Ill Kippers Aps, Coster-Waldau’s production company.
Executive producers are David Brady, Philip Clarke, Kate Harrison Karman, Coster-Waldau, Joe Derrick, Jennifer Baichwal, and Nicholas de Pencier. Patrick Cameron is the co-executive producer.
“The climate crisis impacts all of us, however what I hope this show demonstrates is that we are not doomed.
- 3/10/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Cream Productions, the company behind Netflix’s Age of Samurai and Amazon’s All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, has hired showrunner and director John Ealer.
Ealer joins the company as senior production executive. He will lead the company’s slate of productions, supervising showrunners and executive producing series.
He reports to David Brady, CEO and Kate Harrison, President.
Ealer worked with Cream having served as showrunner, director and head writer on Cream’s CNN titles, The History of the Sitcom and The Story of Late Night.
He was previously a producer on seasons two and three of Netflix’s Roman Empire and produced and directed AMC’s The Making of the Mob and The American West.
Cream is currently working with Eli Roth on Eli Roth Presents: My Possessed Pet, Urban Legend, The Haunted Museum: 3 Ring Inferno with Zak Bagans, Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life...
Ealer joins the company as senior production executive. He will lead the company’s slate of productions, supervising showrunners and executive producing series.
He reports to David Brady, CEO and Kate Harrison, President.
Ealer worked with Cream having served as showrunner, director and head writer on Cream’s CNN titles, The History of the Sitcom and The Story of Late Night.
He was previously a producer on seasons two and three of Netflix’s Roman Empire and produced and directed AMC’s The Making of the Mob and The American West.
Cream is currently working with Eli Roth on Eli Roth Presents: My Possessed Pet, Urban Legend, The Haunted Museum: 3 Ring Inferno with Zak Bagans, Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life...
- 12/14/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Cream Productions, the Canadian production company behind series including CNN’s The Story of Late Night, is moving into virtual reality.
The company is launching VR sci-fi drama Dark Threads, a fully interactive experience that allows gamers to embark on a fantastical journey of consciousness.
The series will feature the avatar of Lost and Lord of the Rings star Monaghan, and will see players drop into a near-future environment to enact their personal narratives. Their memories are gone, so they must piece together the clues with the help of benevolent AI.
Battlestar Galactica’s Kandyse McClure also features in the series, which launches on July 22 and will be available for Oculus Rift and Htc Vive.
Dark Threads is funded by the Canada Media Fund, Ontario Creates and Cream Productions. Executive producers include David Brady, Kate Harrison Karman, Dominic Monaghan, Johnny Kalangis, Andrew MacDonald, Dan Magnus and Tristan Cezair.
It...
The company is launching VR sci-fi drama Dark Threads, a fully interactive experience that allows gamers to embark on a fantastical journey of consciousness.
The series will feature the avatar of Lost and Lord of the Rings star Monaghan, and will see players drop into a near-future environment to enact their personal narratives. Their memories are gone, so they must piece together the clues with the help of benevolent AI.
Battlestar Galactica’s Kandyse McClure also features in the series, which launches on July 22 and will be available for Oculus Rift and Htc Vive.
Dark Threads is funded by the Canada Media Fund, Ontario Creates and Cream Productions. Executive producers include David Brady, Kate Harrison Karman, Dominic Monaghan, Johnny Kalangis, Andrew MacDonald, Dan Magnus and Tristan Cezair.
It...
- 6/30/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Discovery+ has given a series greenlight to The Haunted Museum, a horror anthology series from Ghost Adventures host and paranormal investigator Zak Bagans and director-filmmaker Eli Roth.
The Haunted Museum will present the frightening and hellish tales behind the spooky relics on display in Bagans’ Las Vegas museum, via scripted shorts produced by Roth and his team, and with featured commentary from Bagans himself. Bagans’ extensive collectibles, numbering in the thousands, are exhibited across the 30-room, 14,000-square-foot mansion, and span from paranormal legends and true crime to Hollywood pop culture and haunted history. The series consists of a special two-hour episode, plus eight additional hour-long episodes. It’s set to launch exclusively on discovery+ later this year.
In the series, Bagans shares the secrets and stories behind a curated selection of his most prized haunted items, including the Dybbuk Box, a carved wooden statue owned by actor Steve McQueen,...
The Haunted Museum will present the frightening and hellish tales behind the spooky relics on display in Bagans’ Las Vegas museum, via scripted shorts produced by Roth and his team, and with featured commentary from Bagans himself. Bagans’ extensive collectibles, numbering in the thousands, are exhibited across the 30-room, 14,000-square-foot mansion, and span from paranormal legends and true crime to Hollywood pop culture and haunted history. The series consists of a special two-hour episode, plus eight additional hour-long episodes. It’s set to launch exclusively on discovery+ later this year.
In the series, Bagans shares the secrets and stories behind a curated selection of his most prized haunted items, including the Dybbuk Box, a carved wooden statue owned by actor Steve McQueen,...
- 5/18/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Cream Productions, the company behind CNN’s upcoming docuseries The Story of Late Night, has launched a podcast division.
This comes ahead of the launch of Behind the Desk: The Story of Late Night, a companion podcast produced in association with CNN Audio. The podcast will launch April 22 ahead of the show airing on May 2.
Cream is developing a slate of non-fiction series featuring original stories as well as TV spinoffs. Its first show is My Pop’s Culture, a ten-part series that bridges the wide pop-culture gap between the Gen-x and Millennial generations.
The series, which is hosted by father Marshall Kaplan and son Ben, sees the pair delve into a variety of topics and is recorded in Marshall Kaplan’s basement, home to thousands of pop-culture relics from his past.
Carol Burnett, Carol Baskin, Trixie Mattel, Gilbert Gottfried are among the guests. It is set to be...
This comes ahead of the launch of Behind the Desk: The Story of Late Night, a companion podcast produced in association with CNN Audio. The podcast will launch April 22 ahead of the show airing on May 2.
Cream is developing a slate of non-fiction series featuring original stories as well as TV spinoffs. Its first show is My Pop’s Culture, a ten-part series that bridges the wide pop-culture gap between the Gen-x and Millennial generations.
The series, which is hosted by father Marshall Kaplan and son Ben, sees the pair delve into a variety of topics and is recorded in Marshall Kaplan’s basement, home to thousands of pop-culture relics from his past.
Carol Burnett, Carol Baskin, Trixie Mattel, Gilbert Gottfried are among the guests. It is set to be...
- 4/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Story of Late Night, a six-part docuseries, is coming to CNN, and the network is launching a companion podcast alongside it. The show will premiere Sunday, May 2 at 9 pm, followed by the return of United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell at 10 p.m.
The Story of Late Night, which comes from Cream Productions, looks at late-night television’s most memorable moments over the past 60 years. It explores how the genre engaged with, adapted to and influenced society.
It features archival footage of late-night legends Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and David Letterman, alongside interviews with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Chelsea Handler, Trevor Noah, Conan O’Brien, Seth Meyers, James Corden, Amber Ruffin, Desus & Mero, Whoopi Goldberg and W. Kamau Bell, as well as behind-the-scenes decision-makers including Lorne Michaels and Jeff Zucker.
The first episode will cover Steve Allen’s Tonight turn and look at how Carson transformed late-night television.
The Story of Late Night, which comes from Cream Productions, looks at late-night television’s most memorable moments over the past 60 years. It explores how the genre engaged with, adapted to and influenced society.
It features archival footage of late-night legends Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and David Letterman, alongside interviews with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Chelsea Handler, Trevor Noah, Conan O’Brien, Seth Meyers, James Corden, Amber Ruffin, Desus & Mero, Whoopi Goldberg and W. Kamau Bell, as well as behind-the-scenes decision-makers including Lorne Michaels and Jeff Zucker.
The first episode will cover Steve Allen’s Tonight turn and look at how Carson transformed late-night television.
- 4/1/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has unveiled the first look at Age of Samurai – a series that looks more like an action flick than a documentary.
The streamer has dropped the first trailer (above) for the six-part series, which is produced by Canadian production company Cream Productions.
The series looks at the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan in the 16th Century – the Sengoku period – a time of ubiquitous civil war, social unrest and political intrigue.
It tells the story of Date Masamune, a notorious samurai known as the ‘One-Eyed Dragon’ who fought alongside the three founding fathers of Japan – warlords who led fierce armies of samurai against each other to unite the nation 400 years ago. His is thought to have been the inspiration for the design of Darth Vader’s iconic helmet. As a child he infamously plucked out his own eye when it became infected with smallpox, murdered his younger brother to ensure his line of succession,...
The streamer has dropped the first trailer (above) for the six-part series, which is produced by Canadian production company Cream Productions.
The series looks at the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan in the 16th Century – the Sengoku period – a time of ubiquitous civil war, social unrest and political intrigue.
It tells the story of Date Masamune, a notorious samurai known as the ‘One-Eyed Dragon’ who fought alongside the three founding fathers of Japan – warlords who led fierce armies of samurai against each other to unite the nation 400 years ago. His is thought to have been the inspiration for the design of Darth Vader’s iconic helmet. As a child he infamously plucked out his own eye when it became infected with smallpox, murdered his younger brother to ensure his line of succession,...
- 2/23/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Dominic Monaghan has struck a development partnership with Cream Productions, the company behind CNN’s upcoming series The Story of Late Night, to develop and produce non-scripted programming.
The British actor, who starred in Lost, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, will co-produce new projects with Cream via his production company Monkey Spunk.
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Monaghan, who will next appear in feature film Rajah opposite Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Tim Kirby’s Waldo opposite Mel Gibson and Charlie Hunnam, has previously worked with the Canadian production company on series including A...
The British actor, who starred in Lost, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, will co-produce new projects with Cream via his production company Monkey Spunk.
More from Deadline'The Dictator's Playbook' Producer Cream Productions Launches Film Division & Hires 'Killing Patient Zero' Producer Corey RussellCNN Explores 'The Story Of Late Night' In Doc Series From 'The Dictator's Playbook' Producer Cream Productions'btk: A Killer Among Us' Producer Cream Productions Hires Former CBC Exec Johnny Kalangis As Head Of Digital
Monaghan, who will next appear in feature film Rajah opposite Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Tim Kirby’s Waldo opposite Mel Gibson and Charlie Hunnam, has previously worked with the Canadian production company on series including A...
- 4/6/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Cream Productions, the company behind CNN’s forthcoming The Story of Late Night and PBS’ The Dictator’s Playbook, is launching a feature film division and has hired Killing Patient Zero and The Go-Go’s producer Corey Russell to oversee it.
The company, which is also working on Netflix docu-drama Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan, has launched Cream Films. Russell has been appointed as Executive Vice President and will oversee all creative for the division and has been tasked with developing and producing music, sports and documentary specials. He will report to David Brady, Chief Executive Officer and co-owner, and Kate Harrison Karman, President and co-owner.
Previously, Russell served as co-owner of Fadoo Productions, which he launched in 2012. The company produced docs including Kiefer Sutherland-narrated Names on the Cup, about the history of the Stanley Cup as well as the Paul Rudd narrated-Rush: Time Stand Still about...
The company, which is also working on Netflix docu-drama Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan, has launched Cream Films. Russell has been appointed as Executive Vice President and will oversee all creative for the division and has been tasked with developing and producing music, sports and documentary specials. He will report to David Brady, Chief Executive Officer and co-owner, and Kate Harrison Karman, President and co-owner.
Previously, Russell served as co-owner of Fadoo Productions, which he launched in 2012. The company produced docs including Kiefer Sutherland-narrated Names on the Cup, about the history of the Stanley Cup as well as the Paul Rudd narrated-Rush: Time Stand Still about...
- 1/22/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Late-night television is the subject of an original documentary series for CNN.
Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Trevor Noah, Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels are among the contributors to The Story of Late Night, from Canadian producer Cream Productions (The Dictator’s Playbook).
The series will track the history of late-night TV from its inception, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Kimmel, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. It will lift the curtain on some of late-night’s most memorable moments as these legendary hosts tackled politics, pop culture and entertainment.
Other interview subjects include James Corden, Chelsea Handler, Hasan Minhaj, Andy Richter, Ray Romano, Busy Philipps and Andy Cohen as well as executives including Paul Telegdy, George Cheeks, Jeff Zucker, Warren Littlefield, Rick Ludwin, Debbie Vickers, Lloyd Braun, Nina Tassler, Jeff Ross, Dick Cavett and Merrill Markoe.
Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Trevor Noah, Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels are among the contributors to The Story of Late Night, from Canadian producer Cream Productions (The Dictator’s Playbook).
The series will track the history of late-night TV from its inception, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Kimmel, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. It will lift the curtain on some of late-night’s most memorable moments as these legendary hosts tackled politics, pop culture and entertainment.
Other interview subjects include James Corden, Chelsea Handler, Hasan Minhaj, Andy Richter, Ray Romano, Busy Philipps and Andy Cohen as well as executives including Paul Telegdy, George Cheeks, Jeff Zucker, Warren Littlefield, Rick Ludwin, Debbie Vickers, Lloyd Braun, Nina Tassler, Jeff Ross, Dick Cavett and Merrill Markoe.
- 12/18/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix is to launch Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan, a docu-drama about the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan that is described as a real-life Game of Thrones. The series is a co-production with Blue Ant Media-run Smithsonian Canada.
The Svod service has commissioned the multi-part series from Canadian producer Cream Productions, the company behind PBS’ The Dictator’s Playbook and ID series Btk: A Killer Among Us and Fear Thy Neighbor.
The show will explore the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan when several powerful warlords fought to become absolute ruler. It brings to life a cast of characters in an epic struggle through stylized drama that will pay homage to the noir of graphic novels and Japanese art.
It will tell the story of Date Masamune, a notorious samurai known as the ‘One-Eyed Dragon’ who fought alongside the three founding fathers of Japan – warlords who led fierce...
The Svod service has commissioned the multi-part series from Canadian producer Cream Productions, the company behind PBS’ The Dictator’s Playbook and ID series Btk: A Killer Among Us and Fear Thy Neighbor.
The show will explore the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan when several powerful warlords fought to become absolute ruler. It brings to life a cast of characters in an epic struggle through stylized drama that will pay homage to the noir of graphic novels and Japanese art.
It will tell the story of Date Masamune, a notorious samurai known as the ‘One-Eyed Dragon’ who fought alongside the three founding fathers of Japan – warlords who led fierce...
- 6/14/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Investigation Discovery has given the green light to Btk: A Killer Among Us , a two-hour true-crime documentary special about notorious serial killer Dennis Rader, for premiere next month.
Btk: A Killler Among Us, produced by Cream Productions (Fear Thy Neighbor), delves into the psyche of the infamous Wichita, Kansas, killer, sharing intimate details behind his seemingly normal life. It’s set to air Sunday, February 17 at 10/9c on ID.
The docu special chronicle’s Rader’s shocking double life through comprehensive interviews with law enforcement, victim’s family members, reporters, and arguably the closest person to Rader: his daughter, Kerri Rawson, following the twisted path that eventually led to his conviction.
In 1974, Wichita’s reputation as a peaceful community was destroyed when Rader began his killing spree with the murders of four members of the Otero family. Months later he struck again, turning his attention to Kathryn Bright, a college...
Btk: A Killler Among Us, produced by Cream Productions (Fear Thy Neighbor), delves into the psyche of the infamous Wichita, Kansas, killer, sharing intimate details behind his seemingly normal life. It’s set to air Sunday, February 17 at 10/9c on ID.
The docu special chronicle’s Rader’s shocking double life through comprehensive interviews with law enforcement, victim’s family members, reporters, and arguably the closest person to Rader: his daughter, Kerri Rawson, following the twisted path that eventually led to his conviction.
In 1974, Wichita’s reputation as a peaceful community was destroyed when Rader began his killing spree with the murders of four members of the Otero family. Months later he struck again, turning his attention to Kathryn Bright, a college...
- 1/16/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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