Universal Content Productions
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| Formerly | Universal Cable Productions LLC (2008–2019) |
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| Company type | Division |
| Industry | Television production Television syndication |
| Predecessor | USA Cable Entertainment |
| Founded | 1 June 2008 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Jennifer Gwartz (EVP)[1] |
| Products |
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| Parent | Universal Studio Group |
| Website | nbcuni.com/ucp |
Universal Content Productions LLC (UCP)[2] is an American television production company operating within the Universal Studio Group division of NBCUniversal, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Comcast.[3]
History
Universal Cable Productions
In July 2008, Universal Cable Productions was split off from Universal Media Studios (UMS) and placed into NBC Universal's NBCU Cable Entertainment division. Originally, UCP was set up to produce shows for USA Network, Syfy, and other cable channels, and was a successor-in-interest to Universal's former cable production division USA Cable Entertainment, which was obtained via Vivendi Universal's acquisition of USA Networks' entertainment assets in 2001 and folded into NBC Universal Television Studio in 2004 when NBC merged with Vivendi Universal to form NBC Universal.[3] Cable-produced shows by Universal Media Studios, including shows that were previously produced under the USA Cable Entertainment name, were produced under Universal Cable Productions.
Since then, UCP has moved to producing shows for any network or channel, broadcast or cable. Its NBCU Broadcasting counterpart, Universal Television, has also moved to be a full-service TV studio.[4]
Universal Content Productions
In early 2019, Universal Cable Productions changed its name to Universal Content Productions to reflect the move to streaming, with production of The Umbrella Academy for Netflix and Peacock.[5] In October 2019, Universal Content Productions, along with Universal Television, was transferred from NBCUniversal Broadcast, Cable, Sports and News to NBCUniversal Content Studios.[6]
UCP announced in November 2019 the 2020 launch of their podcast channel UCP Audio. The studio will produce both scripted and unscripted content with the first scripted podcast from Esmail Corp.[7] It was announced that Dawn Olmstead would leave in order to join Anonymous Content.[8] In February 2021, UCP started an Asian incubator program, with Soo Hugh being one of the first overall deals.[9] In May 2021, Jennifer Gwartz joined the company after she left 20th Television.[10] In 2021, Elliot Page has signed a deal with the studio.[11]
Shows produced
| Title | Original run | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 2001–2011 | NBC/USA Network | co-production with Wolf Films UCP co-produced the series from 2008 to 2011 when it moved to NBC's sister channel USA |
| Monk | 2002–2009 | USA Network | co-production with Mandeville Films and Touchstone Television UCP only co-produced the final two seasons. |
| Battlestar Galactica | 2004–2009 | Syfy | continued from Universal Television co-production with David Eick Productions, R&D TV and Sky UK UCP only co-produced the final season Revival of the 1978–1979 series of the same name by Glen A. Larson. |
| Psych | 2006–2014 | USA Network | co-production with Pacific Mountain Productions and Tagline Television. UCP only co-produced seasons 3–8. |
| Eureka | 2006–2012 | Syfy | continued from Universal Television UCP only handled the final three seasons. |
| In Plain Sight | 2008–2012 | USA Network | co-production with Pirates' Cove Entertainment (seasons 1–2), Tiny Clambake Productions (season 2), McNamara Paper Products (season 3) and Frontier Pictures (seasons 4–5) UCP handled the rest of the series with Universal Media Studios handling the first few episodes. |
| The Starter Wife | 2008 | co-production with Haypop Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment and McGibbon-Parriott Productions | |
| Royal Pains | 2009–2016 | co-production with 34 Films, Prospect Park and Open 4 Business Productions | |
| Warehouse 13 | 2009–2014 | Syfy | |
| Caprica | 2010 | ||
| Covert Affairs | 2010–2014 | USA Network | co-production with Corman & Ord and Hypnotic Films & Television |
| Being Human | 2011–2014 | Syfy | co-production.with Muse Entertainment Enterprises UCP replaced Zodiak Media as the co-production company for the International release of the show's fourth season. |
| Fairly Legal | 2011–2012 | USA Network | co-production with Steve Stark Productions, Garfield St. Productions, and Ocko & Company |
| Suits | 2011–2019 | co-production with Untitled Korsh Company and Hypnotic Films & Television | |
| Necessary Roughness | 2011–2013 | co-production with Still Married Productions and Sony Pictures Television | |
| Alphas | 2011–2012 | Syfy | co-production with BermanBraun |
| Against the Wall | 2011 | Lifetime | co-production with Paid My Dues Productions and Open 4 Business Productions |
| I Just Want My Pants Back | 2011–2012 | MTV | co-production with Hypnotic |
| Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome | 2012 | Machinima.com | |
| Defiance | 2013–2015 | Syfy | co-production with Five & Dime Productions |
| Playing House | 2014–2017 | USA Network | co-production with A24, Parham St. Clair Productions and Open 4 Business Productions |
| Satisfaction | 2014–2015 | co-production with Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment, Rhythm Arts Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television | |
| Dominion | 2014–2015 | Syfy | co-production with FanFare Productions, Film Afrika, Bold Films, and Sony Pictures Television Based on the 2010 film Legion by Screen Gems |
| Ascension | 2014 | co-production with Sea to Sky Entertainment, Levens, Blumhouse Productions and Lionsgate Television | |
| Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce | 2014–2018 | Bravo | co-production with Tiny Pyro Productions |
| 12 Monkeys | 2015–2018 | Syfy | co-production with Division Street and Atlas Entertainment Based on the 1995 film of the same name by Universal Pictures |
| Dig | 2015 | USA Network | co-production with Tailwind Productions, G. Raff Productions, The Jackal Group and Keshet International |
| The Royals | 2015–2018 | E! | co-production with Mastermind Laboratories, Varsity Pictures and Lionsgate Television |
| Killjoys | 2015–2019 | Syfy | co-production with Mendacity Pictures, Bell Media and Temple Street Productions UCP only handles the International release of the series. |
| Mr. Robot | USA Network | co-production with Anonymous Content and Esmail Corp | |
| Difficult People | 2015–2017 | Hulu | co-production with Paper Kite Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment and Jax Media |
| Childhood's End | 2015 | Syfy | co-production with Michael De Luca Productions, Monastic Productions and Weed Road Pictures |
| The Magicians | 2015–2020 | co-production with McNamara Moving Company, Man Sewing Dinosaur and Groundswell Productions | |
| Colony | 2016–2018 | USA Network | co-production with Carlton Cuse Productions, (season 1) Cuse Productions (season 2), Genre Arts (season 3) and Legendary Television |
| Hunters | 2016 | Syfy | co-production with Gangtackle Entertainment and Valhalla Entertainment |
| Queen of the South | 2016–2021 | USA Network | co-production with Frequency Films, Friendly Films, Skeeter Rosenbaum Productions, Touchstone Television (seasons 1–4) and 20th Television (season 5) |
| HarmonQuest | 2016–2019 | Seeso/VRV | co-production with Harmonious Claptrap and Starburns Industries |
| Falling Water | 2016–2018 | USA Network | co-production with Gangtackle Productions and Valhalla Entertainment |
| Aftermath | 2016 | Syfy | co-production with Bell Media and Halfire Entertainment |
| Channel Zero | 2016–2018 | co-production with Eat The Cat and UTMK Limited | |
| Eyewitness | 2016 | USA Network | co-production with Adi TV Studios |
| Shooter | 2016–2018 | co-production with Leverage Entertainment, Closest to the Hole Productions and Paramount Television Based on the 2007 film of the same name by Paramount Pictures | |
| Incorporated | 2016–2017 | Syfy | co-production with Pearl Street Films, Algorithm Entertainment and CBS Television Studios |
| Imposters | 2017–2018 | Bravo | co-production with Villa Walk Productions and Riverrun Films |
| The Arrangement | E! | co-production with Sneaky Pictures, Inc., All3Media America and Main Event Media | |
| Blood Drive | 2017 | Syfy | co-production with Strong & Dobbs |
| The Sinner | 2017–2021 | USA Network | co-production with Iron Ocean |
| Damnation | 2017–2018 | co-production with No Possum Productions, Entertainment 360, Turnpike and Netflix | |
| Happy! | 2017–2019 | Syfy | co-production with Original Film, Littleton Road and Hypernormal (season 2) Netflix distributed the series in other countries |
| Unsolved | 2018 | USA Network | co-production with HemingwayTaylor |
| Impulse | 2018–2019 | YouTube Premium | co-production with Hypnotic |
| The Purge[12] | USA Network | co-production with Blumhouse Television, Platinum Dunes,[13] Man in a Tree Productions and Racket Squad Productions (season 1) Based on the 2013 film of the same name and its sequels by Universal Pictures | |
| Dirty John | 2018–2020 | Bravo/USA Network | co-production with Atlas Entertainment, Los Angeles Times Studios and Nutmegger |
| Homecoming | Amazon Prime Video | co-production with Amazon Studios, Anonymous Content, Esmail Corp, Gimlet Media, Red Om Films and We Here At | |
| Deadly Class | 2019 | Syfy | co-production with Gozie AGBO, Chipmunk Hill, Getaway Entertainment, Giant Generator, 2 Miles Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television |
| The Act[14] | Hulu[15] | co-production with Eat the Cat and Writ Large | |
| The Umbrella Academy[16] | 2019–2024 | Netflix | co-production with Dark Horse Entertainment, Borderline Entertainment (seasons 1–2) and Irish Cowboy (seasons 3–4) |
| Pearson | 2019 | USA Network | co-production with Untitled Korsh Company, Hypnotic Films & Television and Major Migraine, Inc. |
| Treadstone | 2019–2020 | co-production with Captivate Entertainment, Tailwind Productions and Imperative Entertainment | |
| Dare Me | co-production with Megan Abbott, Drowning Girl Productions, Fair Harbour Productions and Film 44 | ||
| Briarpatch | 2020 | co-production with Anonymous Content, Voodoo Ltd., Esmail Corp and Paramount Television Studios | |
| The At Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane | Peacock | co-production with Jax Media and Fuzzy Door Productions | |
| Brave New World | co-production with Amblin Television and David Wiener | ||
| A Wilderness of Error | FX | co-production with Truth Media, Rachael Horovitz Prods., Blumhouse Television and FXP | |
| Resident Alien | 2021–present | Syfy/USA Network | co-production with Jocko Productions, Amblin Television and Dark Horse Entertainment |
| Punky Brewster | 2021 | Peacock | co-production with Armogida Brothers Productions, Main Event Media and Universal Television Remake of the 1984–88 series of the same name by NBC Productions |
| Dr. Death | co-production with Littleton Road Productions, Escape Artists and Wondery | ||
| Dr Death: The Undoctored Story | co-production with Wondery and Peacock Media Productions | ||
| One of Us Is Lying | 2021–2022 | co-production with 5MM | |
| Chucky | 2021–present | Syfy USA Network |
co-production with Pheidippides, David Kirschner Productions and Eat The Cat Based on the 1988 film Child's Play by United Artists, as well as its sequels by Universal Pictures and Rogue Pictures |
| Joe vs. Carole | 2022 | Peacock | co-production with Matchbox Pictures and Wondery |
| The Girl from Plainville | Hulu | co-production with Happy Friday Productions, Lewellen Pictures, Echo Lake Entertainment and Littleton Road Productions | |
| Gaslit | Starz | co-production with Esmail Corp., Anonymous Content, Red Om Films, and Slate | |
| Candy[17] | Hulu[18] | co-production with Eat The Cat, Iron Ocean, Boss Clown Productions and 20th Television | |
| Angelyne | Peacock | co-production with Esmail Corp, Compostition 8, The Hollywood Reporter and Anonymous Content | |
| Queer as Folk[19] | co-production with Red Production Company, All3Media International, Piece of Work and Furnace Room Films | ||
| The Resort | 2022–present | co-production with Esmail Corp, Anonymous Content, Quadraturin and All for Ramonez | |
| The End Is Nye[20][21][22] | co-production with Universal Television Alternative Studio, Fuzzy Door Productions and Beetlecod Productions | ||
| Quantum Leap | NBC | co-production with Universal Television, Dean Georgaris Entertainment 2.0 and Quinn's House | |
| A Friend of the Family[23] | 2022 | Peacock | co-production with Eat the Cat |
| Based on a True Story[24] | 2023–present | co-production with Overlook Productions and Aggregate Films | |
| Scott Pilgrim Takes Off[25] | 2023 | Netflix | co-production with Marc Platt Productions, Complete Fiction, Faust Av and Science Saru |
| Ted | 2024–present | Peacock | co-production with Fuzzy Door Productions and MRC Television Based on the 2012 film of the same name by Universal Pictures |
| Apples Never Fall | 2024 | co-production with Matchbox Pictures, Call Me Mel Productions Inc., Universal International Studios and Heyday Television | |
| Teacup[26] | co-production with Parkside Baroo, Inc., Atomic Monster and Population | ||
| Hysteria![27][28] | co-production with Good Fear Content, GoldDay, Drive–Thru Productions and Cat Dead, Details Later, Inc. | ||
| Lockerbie: A Search for Truth | 2025 | upcoming; co-production with Carnival Films and Sky Studios | |
| Cape Fear | TBA | Apple TV+ | upcoming; co-production with Eat the Cat and Amblin Television Based on the 1991 film of the same name by Universal Pictures[29] |
| Suits: L.A. | NBC | upcoming; co-production with Hypnotic Films & Television[30] | |
| All the Colors of the Dark | TBA | upcoming; co-production with Thousand Voices and Dinner Party Productions Based on the novel of the same name by Chris Whitaker[31] | |
| The Von Bulow Affair | Investigation Discovery | upcoming; Based on the William Wright boom of the same name. | |
| Untitled Casper the Friendly Ghost live-action series | Peacock | upcoming; co-production with DreamWorks Animation Television |
Podcasts produced
| Title | Network | Original run | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The End Up | UCP Audio | Upcoming | near-future scripted podcast produced by Esmail Corp.[7] |
| House of Prayer | unscripted podcast about an investigation into an alleged cult[7] | ||
| Untitled troubled-teen industry podcast | unscripted podcast about a lost teen takes a look at the business of therapeutic schools and their links to politicians, Hollywood and a cults[7] |
See also
- USA Cable Entertainment, Universal's former cable production division
References
- ^ "Jennifer Gwartz Joins Beatrice Springborn at UCP". The Hollywood Reporter. 10 May 2021.
- ^ "UNIVERSAL CONTENT PRODUCTIONS LLC". OpenCorporates. 1998-02-04. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b Lafayette, Jon (20 July 2008). "NBC Taps Cable-Studio Bosses". TVWeek. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (13 June 2011). "NBCU's UMS And UCP Are Branching Out To Produce For Broadcast And Cable Networks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (8 February 2019). "Sam Esmail Renews Overall Deal With Universal Content Productions". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ Littleton, Cynthia; Low, Elaine (7 October 2019). "NBCUniversal Shakeup: Bonnie Hammer to Head Studios, Paul Telegdy Goes Solo at NBC". Variety. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Universal Content Productions Launches Podcast Network With Sam Esmail Original". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- ^ White, Peter (2020-11-02). "UCP President Dawn Olmstead Joins Anonymous Content As CEO". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (2021-02-26). "Soo Hugh Signs Overall Deal With UCP, Will Launch Talent Incubator". Variety. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (2021-05-10). "Jennifer Gwartz Joins Beatrice Springborn at UCP". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ Baysinger, Tim (2021-08-31). "Elliot Page Signs First-Look Deal With UCP". TheWrap. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 4, 2017). "Blumhouse Launches Indie TV Studio With ITV; 'The Purge' Becomes Series, Roger Ailes Fox News Series At Showtime". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (13 May 2020). "'The Purge,' 'Treadstone' Canceled at USA Network". Variety. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 27, 2023). "True-Crime Anthology Series From Nick Antosca & Michelle Dean In Works At Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 18, 2018). "Hulu Orders 'The Act' True-Crime Anthology Series From Nick Antosca & Michelle Dean". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ Keveney, Bill (July 7, 2015). "Deal puts 'Umbrella Academy' on track". USA Today. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "Elisabeth Moss to Play Killer Candy Montgomery in Limited Series for UCP". Deadline. July 7, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "Hulu Lands Elisabeth Moss True Crime Drama Series 'Candy' from UCP". Deadline. December 2, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "'Queer As Folk Reboot Picked Up To Series At Peacock". Deadline. April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Evans, Greg (March 2, 2021). "Peacock Orders New Bill Nye Series 'The End Is Nye' Examining Earthly Threats". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (March 2, 2021). "Bill Nye to Host Peacock Science Series, Brannon Braga and Seth MacFarlane to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Tuchow, Ryan (March 3, 2021). "Peacock orders new Bill Nye series". Kidscreen. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Throne, Will (May 7, 2023). "'The Act' Creator Developing Jan Broberg Kidnap Series at UCP". Variety. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (April 11, 2022). "'Based on a True Story' Comedy Thriller From Craig Rosenberg & Jason Bateman Lands Straight-To-Order At Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "'Scott Pilgrim' Anime Series in the Works From UCP, Netflix (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. January 7, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 28, 2024). "Yvonne Strahovski Joins Peacock's Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama Teacup". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 5, 2022). "Satanic Panic Thriller From Good Fear & 'Dungeons & Dragons' Duo Gets Straight-To-Series Order At Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 28, 2024). "Garret Dillahunt, Nolan North, Elijah Richardson Among 6 Cast In Peacock's Satanic Panic Thriller Series 'Hysteria!'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 21, 2023). "'Cape Fear' Series From Nick Antosca, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese & UCP Heats Up TV Marketplace". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy; Andreeva, Nellie (July 19, 2024). "NBC Picks Up Suits: L.A. & Grosse Pointe Garden Society To Series; Releases First-Look Photos". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (June 20, 2024). "UCP To Adapt Chris Whitaker's New Novel 'All The Colors Of The Dark' Into Series". Deadline Hollywood.
External links
- Universal Cable Productions at NBCUni.com
- Universal Cable Productions at NBCU Media Village
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