SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Writer, actor and producer Laura
Chinn, the versatile creator of Lionsgate, 3 Arts
Entertainment and Jax Media's critically-acclaimed comedy series
"Florida Girls," has signed an overall television deal with global
content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to develop and
produce scripted original series, it was announced today by
Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin
Beggs.
"Florida Girls," a laugh-out-loud comedy that has received rave
reviews in its debut season, has already been renewed for a second
season on Pop TV. Chinn is also known for her work on the Lionsgate
feature film Warrior, Emmy® winner "Children's
Hospital," Golden Globe® winning "Grey's Anatomy," and
"The Mick."
"Laura is the kind of fresh and singular creative voice who
resonates with today's television audiences, and we're fortunate to
be her chosen studio incubator," said Beggs. "We're very proud of
the work we're already doing together and can't wait to collaborate
on more exciting and bold television series that cut through the
clutter."
"When I brought my story to Lionsgate, they were very
supportive, enthusiastic and fully embraced my vision," said Chinn.
"It's refreshing to work with a team that offers you creative
freedom and different avenues for telling your stories. I look
forward to expanding our partnership and creating more great
content together."
Chinn is represented by 3 Arts Entertainment, UTA, Hansen Jacobson and ID.
Chinn joins Lionsgate's portfolio of A-list talent relationships
that includes Courtney Kemp, 3 Arts
Entertainment, the Tannenbaum Company, Paul
Feig, BBC Studios, Erik
Feig's Picturestart, Universal Music Group, Mary J. Blige, Eugenio
Derbez, Yvette Lee Bowser,
Mona Scott-Young, the Erwin
Brothers, and Seth Rogen,
Evan Goldberg & James Weaver's Point Grey Pictures.
ABOUT LIONSGATE
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content leader whose films, television series, digital products and
linear and over-the-top platforms reach next generation audiences
around the world. Lionsgate film and television properties also
support a global network of location-based entertainment and other
branded attractions as well as a robust video game
business. Lionsgate's content initiatives are backed by a
nearly 17,000-title film and television library and delivered
through a global sales and distribution 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.
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Cristina Castañeda
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