DIRECTV announced today that it has ordered ten episodes of the
original drama, “Full Circle”, from award-winning
screenwriter Neil LaBute (The Shape of Things, In the Company of
Men), in his television series debut. The series examines the human
condition and relationships through a series of conversations
between 11 people whose lives, unbeknownst to them, are
intertwined.
“Full Circle” will be executive produced by BAFTA-award winning
Executive Producer/Director Nick Hamm (Rogue) for Momentum TV, the
scripted division of Momentum Entertainment Group, helmed by Chris
Weil. Series creator Neil LaBute will serve as writer and
co-executive producer. FremantleMedia International will handle
global distribution of the series.
Production on the series, which will take place at DIRECTV’s Los
Angeles Broadcasting Center, will begin in early summer 2013 and it
will air on DIRECTV’s Audience in fall 2013.
“Full Circle” is a modern day La Ronde meets My Dinner with
Andre as it explores the nature of human contact and true
togetherness in our current technology-driven world. It marks a new
foray into alternative television production, harkening back to the
prolific days of independent filmmaking.
“We are thrilled that our quest to provide our customers with
exclusive, original and daring programming led Audience to 'Full
Circle' and Neil LaBute,” said Chris Long, senior vice president
Entertainment and Production, DIRECTV. “In dissecting how closely
connected we all are, 'Full Circle' will take viewers on a journey
that will traverse the full range of human emotion. I know the
series will flourish under the stewardship of Neil and Nick
Hamm.”
"I am always interested in pushing the boundaries of
entertainment and I'm very lucky to find kindred spirits in both
Nick Hamm at Momentum and the folks at DIRECTV,” said writer Neil
LaBute. “They have all taken a chance on 'Full Circle' which
features an unconventional structure and a revolving cast of
characters -- it's a pleasure to work with people who believe that
it's still possible to marry artistic quality with audience appeal.
I'm really excited to create some quality television with these
forward-thinking colleagues of mine."
“Momentum Entertainment Group is pleased to advance its creative
partnership with DIRECTV through this high concept series and
exceptional team of creative talent,” said Weil. “'Full Circle' is
being driven by a unique collaboration that will produce top
quality content for an audience of people looking to dive into
thoughtful, engaging stories.”
“Neil has written a piece of revolutionary television. I am
honored and privileged to be able to bring it to the screen with
such a forward-thinking and adventurous network as DIRECTV,” said
Nick Hamm.
David Ellender, CEO FremantleMedia International and Kids &
Family Entertainment said, “With the stellar team of Neil LaBute
and Nick Hamm on board, 'Full Circle' is set to be a thrilling,
topical and contemporary piece of original drama. The title will be
a compelling addition to our portfolio and is sure to resonate with
both the international buyers and global audiences.”
About Audience:
Audience is a unique and exclusive television experience
available only to DIRECTV subscribers. The channel first made its
mark in 2008 (as The 101 Network) by partnering with NBC to produce
and air three additional seasons of the Emmy Award-winning series
Friday Night Lights and in 2010 it became the exclusive home of the
critically-acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning drama Damages, starring
Glenn Close. Audience continues to build out its programming slate
with new acquisitions, including its first original production,
Rogue, starring Thandie Newton. The network has become the premier
destination for smart, innovative and critically acclaimed TV fare
as we search the globe for the best new series such as Hit &
Miss (United Kingdom), Rake (Australia), Call Me Fitz and Less Than
Kind (Canada). The Dan Patrick Show, and its companion series The
Box Score, keep sports fans up to date with the latest sports talk.
Viewers also enjoy the Guitar Center Sessions series and major
events such as the annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl. For more
info, please visit www.directv.com/audience.
About DIRECTV:
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world’s leading providers of
digital television entertainment services delivering a premium
video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched
programming and industry leading customer service to more
than 35 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In
the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 20 million customers access to more
than 190 HD channels and Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound,
access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™,
Emmy- award winning technology and higher customer satisfaction
than the leading cable companies for 12 years running. DIRECTV
Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin
American countries, leads the pay TV category in technology,
programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television
experience to more than 15.5 million customers. DIRECTV sports and
entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks
(Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 42 percent
interest in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information
on DIRECTV, please visit www.directv.com.
About Momentum TV:
Momentum TV is a scripted content division of Momentum
Entertainment Group, an entertainment resources holding unit of
Momentum Worldwide and part of the Interpublic Group of Companies
(NYSE:IPG). Momentum TV’s first series ROGUE, starring Thandie
Newton and Marton Csokas, currently airs on DIRECT’s Audience
Network. Led by Executive Producer/Director Nick Hamm, Momentum TV
is capitalizing on the marketing expertise within Momentum and
forging ties with the Hollywood and international creative
communities to create unique content financing models and brand
opportunities around the globe.
About FREMANTLEMEDIA
FremantleMedia is one of the leading creators, producers and
distributors of television entertainment brands in the world.
FremantleMedia is part of RTL Group, the leading European
entertainment network, which is in turn 92 percent owned by the
international media company Bertelsmann. FremantleMedia is
responsible for many of the world’s highest rated prime time
entertainment, drama, serial drama, factual entertainment and kids
& family programming, with market leading capabilities that
extend from content creation to licensing, digital and branded
entertainment, gaming and home entertainment. The FremantleMedia
Group (which includes FremantleMedia North America, UFA,
FremantleMedia UK, FremantleMedia Australia, Ludia, @radical.media
and Original Productions, among others) has one of the most
comprehensive global networks with operations in 22 countries,
creating over 9,200 hours of programming a year, rolling out more
than 60 formats and managing over 300 individual titles. The
company also distributes more than 20,000 hours of content in over
150 countries. FremantleMedia has some of the world’s most sought
after and long running formats in its catalogue, and globally
produces such programmes as: Idols (co-produced with 19 Productions
in the US), Hole In The Wall, Got Talent (co-produced with Syco in
the UK and the US), The X Factor (co-produced with Syco in the UK
and the US), Take Me Out, Family Feud, The Price is Right, Farmer
Wants A Wife, Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten, and
Neighbours.www.fremantlemedia.com
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