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    Director Oliver Stone is shooting a three-spot Heineken campaign via Bates China Limited, Hong Kong, for the Asian market. Production is being done through Shooting Stars Productions, New York….Feature director Barry Sonnenfeld is being marketed for commercial work by bicoastal Straw Dogs, which is expected to add executive producer Allison Nunn next month; both Sonnenfeld and Nunn were last affiliated with bicoastal Coppos Films…Los Angeles-based Palomar Pictures has relaunched its music video division, headed by executive producer Lanette Phillips. Palomar has also entered into a co-representation deal with London-based production company Godman….Bicoastal HKM Productions has signed director Michele Civetta….Bicoastal New York Office has opened a music video division, naming Kevin Tachman national head of sales/head of music videos. The company’s music video directors include Jan Houllevigue, Nico Beyer, Piotr Sikora, John Tobleronne, and directing duo Bosco & Johannes…. Santa Monica-based Gun For Hire Film & Tape, which was founded by executive producer Alan Stamm and producer/director Bob Kronovet, has changed its name to 30 Second Films. The company reps directors Debbie Allen and Tony Dow….Via a nonexclusive relationship with West Hollywood-based Dark Light Pictures, director Brad Silberling (whose feature credits include Casper and City of Angels) has wrapped a Coca-Cola spot out of Leo Burnett Co., Chicago. Also, after completing cinematography on Anna and the King and Patriot, Caleb Deschanel is again available to direct commercials at Dark Light….Pacific Data Post has formally opened its doors. The Santa Monica facility was launched by Neil Feldman, who is president of Dallas-based Video Post & Transfer, and veteran L.A. colorist Steve Behar. The shop also features senior colorist Paul Lear….Editor Brad Wetmore is set to join Mad River Post, Santa Monica, effective Feb. 1….

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    HBO Inks Two-Year First-Look Deal With Sharon Horgan and Her Production Company Merman

    Friday, February 28, 2025

    HBO has signed a two-year first-look television deal with BAFTA-winning and Emmy®-nominated actor, writer, and producer Sharon Horgan (“Bad Sisters,” “Catastrophe”) and her multi award-winning production company Merman. HBO has also given a straight-to-series order for a new original comedy series, the first project under this deal, from Horgan and produced by Merman, with Horgan serving as writer, star, and executive producer.

    This comedy series follows a 50-year-old divorcee’s search for sex and love while juggling caring for her ailing parents and parenting her should-be grown up son.

    Amy Gravitt, executive VP, HBO & Max Comedy Programming, said, “We’re thrilled to be reunited with Sharon. Her willingness to offer up her own experiences through the characters she creates makes us all feel a little less lonely, that is what sets her comedy apart so brilliantly. She also has such a sharp eye for material and a strong desire to shepherd other people’s stories, we’re looking forward to the new talent she will bring into the fold.”

    Horgan said, “I’m so happy to once again be working with Casey [Bloys], Amy, Francesca [Orsi] and the team at HBO, and really excited that Merman get to continue to tell stories for a company that’s been home to some of the most iconic television shows ever created.”

    Horgan has created and starred in such series as “Pulling,” “Catastrophe,” “Motherland,” “Amandaland” and BAFTA and Peabody winning series “Bad Sisters,” which recently released its second season. She received Emmy® nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (“Catastrophe”), Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (“Bad... Read More

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