All the latest news from the global content industry on Thursday, 14 August

 

Fox lands Bill Burr first-look

Emmy nominated comedian, actor and director Bill Burr, along with his North Hill Productions, have entered into a first-look agreement with FOX Entertainment Studios (FES).

The partnership will see Burr and Mike Bertolina serve as executive producers and content originators for scripted and unscripted television for which FES will have first-look.

“Bill Burr is one of the boldest, most original voices in comedy, and teaming up with him and Mike Bertolina at North Hill is exactly the kind of move that defines our studio,” said Hannah Pillemer, head of scripted for FOX Entertainment Studios.

“Fox has always been home for comedy that swings big, and at FES, we’re doubling down, championing creators with strong points of view who don’t play it safe.”

 

ITV America preps Sorrentino doc

ITV Studios-owned label ITV America has partnered with Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino to produce a doc about the famous Jersey Shore star.

Sorrentino went from odd jobs – including stripper and underwear model – to international superstar on the MTV show, but also struggled with addictions.

Now 10 years sober, the doc will chronicle his transition and explore how fame, fortune and failure took him from rock bottom to redemption.

ITV America’s David George, Adam Sher, Jordana Hochman and George McTeague executive produce alongside Sorrentino.

 

Yeti development head joins sports indie Aurora

Yeti Television’s head of development Sarah Stevenson is joining live sports specialist Aurora Media Worldwide in a similar role, Broadcast can reveal.

Stevenson has been brought in as director of development to continue the All3Media-backed label’s expansion beyond its live sporting slate, including into long-form documentaries and brand and digital storytelling.

She will lead the development team and report to chief content officer Dominique Cutts.

Her appointment follows last year’s hire of Cruising with Jane McDonald director Jon Cowen as creative director to head up Aurora’s non-live department. Read more

 

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