SANTA MONICA, Calif. and
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 16,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Global content leader Lionsgate
(NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) has signed an overall television deal with
Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning
writer-producer Jenny Bicks to
develop and produce original television series. The deal was
announced today by Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs.
Bicks has written and produced a string of notable television
series including the multiple Emmy® and Golden
Globe® winning phenomenon "Sex and the City" as
well as "The Big C." She's also currently shepherding the HBO
series "Divorce," reuniting her with Golden Globe®
winner Sarah Jessica Parker. Other
credits include creating the ABC series "Men in Trees,"
producing and writing "Dawson's Creek" and films like the
Oscar® nominated The Greatest Showman and Rio
2, serving as a writer for both films.
"Jenny has helmed some of the most iconic television series and
we couldn't be more excited to welcome her to our creative team,"
said Lionsgate Executive Vice President and Head of Worldwide
Scripted Television Chris Selak. "She's an incredibly talented
multi-hyphenate, and we look forward to working with her on
premium, breakthrough original programming for our television
slate."
"I'm thrilled to join Kevin, Sandra, Chris and the rest of the
Lionsgate family through this new partnership," said Bicks. "I've
always enjoyed Lionsgate's cutting-edge programming. They're not
afraid to support a creator's unique vision and I'm excited to add
my voice to their chorus."
Bicks is the latest creative to join Lionsgate Television's
roster of elite talent relationships that already includes
Justin Simien (Dear White
People), Yvette Lee Bowser
(Black-ish), Eric and Kim
Tannenbaum (Two and a Half Men), Courtney Kemp (Power), Paul Feig (The Joel McHale Show with
Joel McHale), Eugenio Derbez and Ben
O'Dell (Overboard, Instructions Not Included),
Nashville's Ed Zwick & Marshall
Herskovitz, and Dexter's John
Goldwyn, among others.
Bicks is represented by UTA and attorney Ken Richman at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller,
Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman,
Rush, Kaller & Gellman.
ABOUT LIONSGATE
The first major new studio in decades, Lionsgate is a global
content platform whose films, television series, digital products
and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next generation
audiences around the world. In addition to its filmed
entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content drives a growing
presence in interactive and location-based entertainment, gaming,
virtual reality and other new entertainment technologies.
Lionsgate's content initiatives are backed by a 16,000-title film
and television library and delivered through a global licensing
infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with
original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special
emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the
Company's worldwide consumer base.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Cristina Castañeda
CCastaneda@lionsgate.com
(310) 255-5114
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