From 'The Big Bang Theory' to 'Bates Motel': Chris Sanagustin and Bill Prady ink a deal with Warner Bros.
Pine Tree Entertainment, spearheaded by 'The Big Bang Theory's' Bill Prady and Chris Sanagustin, has entered into a first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television, heralding a return to the studio for Prady after nearly 20 years.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTPine Tree Entertainment, spearheaded by 'The Big Bang Theory's' Bill Prady and Chris Sanagustin, has entered into a first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television, heralding a return to the studio for Prady after nearly 20 years.
Bill Prady and Chris Sanagustin (Source: Variety)
Pine Tree Entertainment's Next Big Move
Just over a year ago, 'The Big Bang Theory's' Bill Prady and Chris Sanagustin's Pine Tree Entertainment set an influential precedent with a multi-year first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television. A retrospective look reveals the significance of this partnership, particularly for Prady, who professed, "It's exciting for Chris and me to be back at Warner Bros., a studio I first called home almost two decades ago."
Unveiling a Fresh Vision for Television
As part of the deal, Pine Tree Entertainment will deliver scripted programming for a range of platforms, from HBO Max to external streamers, cable, and even broadcast. Prady, best known for co-creating the renowned WBTV series 'The Big Bang Theory' with Chuck Lorre, expressed his thrill to partner with a creative team that, in his words, "shares our vision for innovative television and the championing of new voices."
'The Big Bang Theory' has left an indelible mark on television, spanning 12 seasons and a staggering 279 episodes on CBS, making it the longest-running multi-cam series in TV history. The deal brings Prady back in collaboration with WBTV Group chairwoman Channing Dungey, marking a reunion after their first-look deal during Dungey's tenure at Netflix.
A Dynamic Partnership Carving Its Own Path
Sanagustin, on the other hand, has an impressive portfolio of executive roles at media powerhouses such as Netflix, Universal Television, UCP, and The WB. Her extensive repertoire includes working on shows like 'Bates Motel', 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch', and 'The Mindy Project'.
The creation of Pine Tree Entertainment by Prady and Sanagustin in 2020 signaled a new era of creative collaborations. Their enterprise has already set up projects across diverse outlets, from NBC to Apple, Hulu, and Netflix.
The move by Pine Tree Entertainment to collaborate with Warner Bros. Television marks a significant milestone in their journey. It showcases the shared passion and dedication of Prady and Sanagustin to foster innovative storytelling and champion new voices in the television industry.
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