Lloyd Braun, Sarah Bremner and former NBC News President Noah Oppenheim have announced the launch of Prologue Entertainment, an independent production studio, backed by Jeff Zucker and RedBird Capital Partners.
The indie studio will develope and produce premium scripted series and film content.
Upcoming projects for the studio include:
- Zero Day (Netflix) starring Robert De Niro: A six-episode series co-created, and executive produced by Mr. Oppenheim, Eric Newman and New York Times reporter Michael S. Schmidt. The series will debut on February 20, 2025.
- Untitled Kathryn Bigelow Film (Netflix): Now in post-production, the film is written by Mr. Oppenheim and directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
- The Root of All Evil (Atomic Monster/Blumhouse): A psychological thriller based on Ravi Somaiya’s reporting on an exorcism in Mexico City. Sean Tretta is adapting.
- Trapped: A female survival thriller, screenplay by Jill Blankenship. Named to the 2024 Black List earlier this week.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Jeff Zucker and RedBird to launch Prologue Entertainment,” said Mr. Braun, Ms. Bremner and Mr. Oppenheim. “Together, we aim to create compelling fictional films and series, often drawing inspiration from real-world characters and events resulting in projects that both entertain and engage.”
Prologue joins RedBird Capital’s growing suite of content-focused media and entertainment enterprises. RedBird’s investment will be overseen by Jeff Zucker, Operating Partner at RedBird.
“My investment philosophy has always been driven by working with the best in the business. Lloyd, Sarah and Noah are prime examples of that, and they fit into our growing portfolio well,” said Mr. Zucker. “We know that premium, quality storytelling and content is what matters, and that’s what we are already focused on producing at Prologue Entertainment.”
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