Streaming Talent Deals
Wakanda TV series in the works at Disney+ from Ryan Coogler
February 3, 2021 | David FarnorA new TV series based in the Kingdom of Wakanda is in the works at Disney+ from Ryan Coogler.
Coogler, who wrote and directed Black Panther, is currently at work on the sequel. Now, he’s also turning his eye to … Read More
Noah Baumbach signs exclusive deal with Netflix
January 28, 2021 | David FarnorNetflix and Noah Baumbach are making it official, with the Marriage Story, Frances Ha and Mistress America director inking an exclusive deal with the streamer.
The two are far from strangers. Baumbach’s first film with Netflix was The Meyerowitz Stories … Read More
Riz Ahmed inks first-look deal with Amazon Studios
January 27, 2021 | David FarnorRiz Ahmed’s production company Left Handed Films has inked a first-look dead with Amazon Studios.
The multi-hyphenate star of Sound of Metal and Mogul Mowgli began his career in music two decades ago, moving from rap-battle champion Riz MC to … Read More
Kevin Hart inks first-look Netflix deal
January 12, 2021 | David FarnorKevin Hart and his HartBeat Production banner have entered in a new partnership with Netflix.
The multi-year agreement will make Netflix the exclusive home for four feature films starring and produced by the actor, producer, writer and comedian, whose movies … Read More
Apple inks first-look deal with Tehran co-creator Moshe Zonder
September 19, 2020 | David FarnorApple has inked a first-look deal with Tehran co-creator and Fauda writer Moshe Zonder.
The series tells the story of a Mossad agent who goes deep undercover on a dangerous mission infiltrating Iran. When her mission goes wrong, there’s no … Read More
Netflix inks deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
September 3, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has inked a new deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who moved to California earlier in the year, have previously announced plans to step back from their royal duties and become financially … Read More
Amazon inks first-look deal with Lizzo
August 16, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon has inked a first-look deal with Lizzo.
The singerm songwriter and multi-talented musician, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has enjoyed several sit singles, including Good as Hell and Juice, but has increasingly moved into film too. She … Read More
Martin Scorsese signs first-look deal with Apple
August 11, 2020 | David FarnorMartin Scorsese has inked a first-look with Apple via his production banner Sikelia Productions.
Scorsese gave Netflix one of its most watched original films last year with The Irishman, a high-profile awards contender that saw the GoodFellas and Raging Bull … Read More
Leonardo DiCaprio inks first-look deal with Apple TV+
August 5, 2020 | David FarnorLeonardo DiCaprio’s production company has inked a first-look deal with Apple TV+.
DiCaprio is no stranger to streaming, having exec-produced the Netflix docuseries Fire Chasers and feature film doc Virunga. He will also produce Barry Jenkins’ dramatic feature based on … Read More
Netflix inks major deal with Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones
July 30, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has inked a major new deal with Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, after the Black Mirror duo formed their own production outfit.
Brooker – who penned Dead Set and co-created Chris Morris’ Nathan Barley – and Jones have been … Read More