Broadway Video
 |
| Type |
Private |
| Headquarters |
New York, USA |
| Key people |
Lorne Michaels,
Jack Sullivan (CEO),
Joseph Brady (CFO),
Ralph Kelsey (Vice-President and Co-Founder),
Christina McGinniss (President, Broadway Video Editorial),
Kathryn Miller (Senior Vice President),
Britta von Schoeler (Senior Vice President and General Manager, Broadway Video Enterprises)
Michael Ungar (Vice President and Co-Founder, Broadway Sound) |
| Industry |
Entertainment |
| Products |
Motion pictures,
television programs |
| Revenue |
$27.3M (US)[1] |
| Employees |
130[1] |
| Website |
broadwayvideo.com |
Broadway Video is an independent entertainment company. With headquarters in New York, and offices in Los Angeles, are responsible for the production and distribution of numerous television and film titles. Founded by Lorne Michaels and Ralph Kelsey in 1979, the initial focus of the company was the handling of post-production duties of NBC's Saturday Night Live. Subsequently, Broadway Video has expanded into the production and select distribution of television and film titles in a variety of genres. More recently, Broadway Video has been involved in the production of short-form media, including television commercials and broadcast promotions.[2]
In 2009, Broadway Video Entertainment was issued the trademark rights to "Broadway Video" by the USPTO.[3]
Divisions
Broadway Interactive Group
A joint venture between Broadway Video and BAM! Software, Inc. focus on developing content for various digital platforms. Current status of the division is unknown.[4]
Broadway Production Services
In 2009 Broadway Video bolstered their production division through the heavy expansion of services through the increased hiring of personnel, with the aim of consolidating all production duties "in-house".[5] Currently headed by Mike Ungar and Ralph Kelsey, September 2009 saw Broadway Video hiring noted editors Rick Barlis, Anthony Gianni, and Dan Fisher. These hirings strengthened the company's relationship with NBC, in particular, its sibling channel, SyFy. Broadway Video was responsible for the large-scale rebranding of the channel from the previously known Sci Fi to SyFy through the Imagine Greater campaign.
The design devision is currently headed by Creative Director Katherine Burke, with the group having worked with numerous corporate clients, including NBC, Showtime, and USA Networks. Currently held advertising accounts include American Express and Proctor & Gamble.
In addition to those individuals already mentioned, notable editing personnel include Liz Burton, Scott Cumbo, Dave Finamore, Yossi Kimberg, and Christine McLean.[6]
B Creative
A television and film design studio created by Broadway Video in 2005, specializing in brand and image campaigns. Jodelle Reed-Devaney has been appointed as Creative Director, with Cathlyn Cantone as Director of Marketing and Creative Services.[7]
DesignLab
An off-shoot of Broadway Production Services, DesignLab is focused on providing broadcast design, visual effects, and production services, specializing in identity packages, on-air promotions, title sequences, show opens, interstitial graphics, commercials, and logo animations. DesignLab has worked on numerous productions, notably, the broadcast package for the Superbowl XXXVIII. Current Creative Director is Jamie Slomski, with Robin Horlick as Account Executive.[8][9][10]
Frantic Studios
Following previous informal collaborations, in 2009 it was announced that Frantic Studios would consolidate their operations into Broadway Video's New York offices. Frantic Studios, with Creative Director David Sutton, specialize in broadcast and advertising productions. In July 2009, Frantic Studios won a CINE Golden Eagle Award for their work for CBS News.[11][12]
Broadway Sound
Working closely with Broadway Production Services, Broadway Sound provides full post-production facilities, with the division founded in 1995 by Mike Ungar and Ralph Kelsey. Studios are ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) capable, with original music compositions, performance, production and audio restoration handled in partnership with SandBlast Productions. Current Head of Operations is Monnel Cremin, with Kim Feit acting as Business Manager. Notable production staff include Kevin McElligott, Mike Garatty, Andrew Avitabile, Sean Canada, Shane Conry, John Crenshaw, and Vince Verderame.[6]
Broadway Video Digital Media Services
Established in 2007 as a result of a private equity investment by an unnamed source, Broadway Video Digital Media Services amalgamated the staff and services of Broadway Video Duplication and Broadway Video Encoding. Formed due to the increasing demand of the digital media sector, Broadway Video Digital Media Services provides distribution, digital file encoding, duplication, video transmission, closed captioning, and asset management services. Notable projects undertaken by Broadway Video Digital Media Services include the development of an internet programming service for National Lampoon, TOGA! in 2006. In 2009, Broadway Video Digital Media Services coordinated the implementation of HDTV services for the 2009 PBS/WNET New Year's Day Broadcast, which registered an audience of 1.2 billion viewers. As of 2009, Broadway Video Digital Media Services have been a key sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival.[13][14]
Current divisional president is Mark Yates, with Dick Van Dall as Chief Technological Officer, Richard Keatinge the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development, Martina Bland Hegarty as Facility and Human Resources Director, and Alexandria Perez as Vice President of Operations.[15]
En Vivo Live Media
In 2007 Broadway Video partnered with En Vivo Live Media to provide better support for foreign-language translation and replacement, specifically, from English to Spanish. En Vivo Live Media was founded in 2006 by Richard Espinosa and Adam Zaslow.[16]
Broadway Video Duplication Services
Specialized in the duplication and broadcast support of analogue video sources, Broadway Video Duplication was formed in 1994, operating until its amalgamation into Broadway Video Digital Media Services in 2004. During this time, Alexandria Perez, initially a project manager for the division, was promoted to Vice President of Operations, with Martina Bland Hegarty as Director of Facility Administration.[15]
Broadway Video Encoding Services
Formed as a subsidiary of Broadway Video Duplication Services, Broadway Video Encoding Services was formed in 2004 to provide greater support for digital duplication and distribution. The division was merged, alongside with Broadway Video Duplication Services in 2004 to form the Broadway Video Digital Media Services division.[17]
Broadway Video Enterprises
Responsible for the acquisition and distribution of Broadway Video library assets. In a renewing of their long-term production agreement in 2005, Broadway Video and NBC Universal Television Studios signed a new multiyear deal that will see Broadway Video continuing to produce titles exclusively for NBC.[18] In 2003, Broadway Video Enterprises and MGM Home Entertainment signed a multiyear distribution deal that would see the latter assuming control for the distribution of all future Broadway Video children and family productions.[19]
Broadway Video Film
Oversees film assets under production by the various divisions of Broadway Video.[6]
Broadway Video Television
Responsible for the production of prime-time television series, Broadway Video Television was established in 2003 in Los Angeles. Prior to this, television productions were handled in tandem by numerous divisions of Broadway Video. The initial, and on-going, production for the division was the critically-acclaimed 30 Rock, with Late Night with Jimmy Fallon following in 2009. Additionally in 2009, concurrent with the beginning of the 35th season, Broadway Video Television absorbed partial production duties of Saturday Night Live.[6]
TV Books L.L.C.
A formerly independent publisher, TV Books L.L.C. was responsible for the production and distribution of television companion books. Acquired by Broadway Video in 1997, staff and production facilities were moved to the main Broadway Video New York site, with Peter B. Kaufman continuing as President and Publisher, and Albert Gottesman as Director of Rights and Business Affairs.[20] Following the take-over, the genre-reach of the company was expanded, and distribution managed by HarperCollins Publishers.[21]
Selected productions
Audio
Film
| Title |
Release Date |
Status |
Role |
Notes |
| 80 Blocks from Tiffany's |
1979 |
Released |
Distribution |
|
| Baby Mama |
2008 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Black Sheep |
1996 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Enigma |
2001 |
Released |
Production |
|
| The Gatling Gun |
1973 |
Released |
Production |
|
| He Walked By Night |
1993 |
Released |
Distribution |
|
| Hot Rod |
2007 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Key Party |
2010
(Tentative) |
In Development |
Production |
|
| Lassie |
1994 |
Released |
Production |
|
| MacGruber |
2010
(Tentative) |
In Development |
Production |
|
| Mean Girls |
2004 |
Released |
Production |
|
| The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash |
1978 |
Released |
Production |
|
| The Rutles 2: You Can't Buy Me Lunch |
2002 |
Released |
Production |
|
Television
| Title |
Release Date |
Status |
Role |
Notes |
| 30 Rock |
2006 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda |
1981 |
Released |
Distribution |
|
| The Coneheads |
1983 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Countdown to the Emmys |
2002 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Diary of a Young Comic |
1979 |
Released |
Distribution |
|
| Doll Day Afternoon |
1987 |
Released |
Production |
|
| A Freezerburnt Christmas |
1997 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Frosty Returns |
1992 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Frosty the Snowman |
1969 |
Released |
Distribution |
|
| The Gleib Show |
2007 |
Abandoned |
Production |
Did not proceed to series |
| Kids in the Hall |
1988 |
Released |
Production, Distribution |
|
| Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy |
1996 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien |
2003 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon |
2009 |
Released |
Production |
|
| The Line |
2008 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Lookwell |
1991 |
Abandoned |
Production |
Did not proceed to series |
| Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular |
2000 |
Released |
Production |
|
| The Mondo Beyondo Show |
1988 |
Released |
Post-Production |
|
| Mr. Miller Goes to Washington Starring Dennis Miller |
1988 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Mrs. Santa Claus |
1996 |
Released |
Pre-Production |
|
| Musical Shorts with Debi Mazar |
1996 |
Abandoned |
Production |
Did not proceed to series |
| Name That Video |
2001 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Night of Too Many Stars |
2003 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer |
1992 |
Released |
Distribution |
|
| Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry |
2002 |
Released |
Production Services |
|
| Second Star to the Left |
2001 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Sons & Daughters |
2006 |
Released |
Production |
|
| SportsCentury: The Century's Greatest Athletes |
2002 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Steve Martin's Best Show Ever |
1981 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Strange Frequency |
2001 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Strange Frequency 2 |
2001 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Sunday Night/Night Music |
1988 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Thick and Thin |
2006 |
Abandoned |
Production |
Did not proceed to series |
| Things We Did Last Summer |
1978 |
Released |
Production |
|
| To Love and Die |
2008 |
Abandoned |
Production |
Did not proceed to series |
| Toonces, The Cat Who Could Drive a Car |
1992 |
Released |
Production |
|
| The Tracey Morgan Show |
2003 |
Released |
Production |
|
| Untitled Oakley & Weinstein Project |
2005 |
Abandoned |
Production |
Did not proceed to series |
| The Weekend |
2005 |
Abandoned |
Production |
Did not proceed to series |
| Wulin Warriors: Legend of the Seven Stars/Thunder Force |
2006 |
Released |
Distribution |
Acquired worldwide television, merchandising, and homevideo rights[22] |
Location
1619 Broadway, New York, also known as the Brill Building, is the headquarters of Broadway Video.
The headquarters of Broadway Video are located within the Brill Building on 1619 Broadway, New York. All divisions of the company are housed in this location, with the exception of Broadway Video Television, which is located in Los Angeles.[23]
See also
References
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- ^ "Broadway Video grows broadcast team with editors Barlis and Gianni". Studio Daily. 2009-09-14. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117477996.html. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ "USPTO issues trademark BROADWAY VIDEO to Broadway Video Entertainment for media duplication of audiovisual data, digital information". US Federal News Service. 2009-10-09. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1872803491.html. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ "Broadway Video and BAM! Software form Broadway Interactive Group; interactive development company commits to client service". Business Wire. 1995-12-04. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-17808096.html. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ "Broadway Video's reinvention by design; this New York post stalwart has added talent and increased services". Post. 2009-05-01. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-200674344.html. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ a b c d http://www.broadwayvideo.com
- ^ "B Creative opens within Broadway Video". Post. 2005-08-24. http://www.postmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=F9C319C50A8148F788E623C9147D6841. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "Super Bowl: DesignLab provides CBS with big game package". Post. 2004-02-02. http://www.postmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=82BD6FFF9E96456083059BCB2FCBDBAD&nm=Home&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=04B0387621204071BB57663B0D0BA19A. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "McDonald joins Broadway Video DesignLab". Animation World Network. 2003-10-02. http://www.awn.com/news/visual-effects/mcdonald-joins-broadway-video-designlab. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "Broadway Video hires Robin Horlick". Post. 2005-03-12. http://www.postmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=5307A5D66615407EB454C8FFD99ABB27. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "Broadway Video & Frantic Studio form creative alliance". Post. 2009-02-06. http://www.postmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=8DC00D63A29C402A98B2E91188249618. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ http://www.franticstudio.com/
- ^ "National Lampoon taps Broadway Video to provide digital media services to landmark new broadband internet channel, TOGA!". Business Wire. 2006-04-10. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-144301011.html. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ "Inlet Technologies and Broadway Video Digital Media expand iTunes TV show selection". Business Wire. 2006-04-10. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2008_Oct_15/ai_n30894537/?tag=content-inner;col1. Retrieved 2008-19-15.
- ^ a b http://www.bvdigitalmedia.com/
- ^ "Broadway Video partners with En Vivo Live Media". Post. 2007-05-22. http://www.postmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=5726F1A1B3AA40B2818B790C1F593028. Retrieved 2008-19-15.
- ^ "Broadway Video launches encoding division". Post. 2004-12-01. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-127873323.html. Retrieved 2008-19-15.
- ^ "NBCU, Broadway Video renew pact". Television Week. 2005-09-19. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-136573676.html. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ "MGM makes Broadway Video deal". Video Store. 2003-06-01. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-104578327.html. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ "Broadway Video acquires TV Books; independent publishing house specializes in making books from TV". PR Newswire. 1997-12-19. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-20088302.html. Retrieved 2008-19-15.
- ^ http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/product-compint-0000784612-page.html
- ^ "'Thunder' rumbling: Broadway Video brings martial arts puppets to U.S.". Daily Variety. 2002-05-10. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-86065476.html. Retrieved 2008-19-15.
- ^ http://www.newyork411.com/company-Broadway%20Sound&lid-3614501.htm
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