Fleder to Executive Produce Steven Bochco’s new legal drama in development at ABC — ABC has bought “Legal Affairs,” the latest one-hour drama from TV legend Steven Bochco, who will co-write the show with “Raising the Bar” writer/co-producer Jonathan Abrahams. “Legal Affairs” will be produced by ABC Studios and Mojo Films, with Abrahams, Bochco, and Gary Fleder serving as Executive Producers. Read more at Deadlne Hollywood and The Hollywood Reporter.
ABC to develop “Beauty and the Beast” project from Mojo Films — ABC has bought “Beauty and the Beast,” a one-hour drama described as an “epic reimagining” of the classic legend. Gary Fleder and Mary Beth Basile will share executive producer duties for Mojo Films, with the show’s writer, Jonathan E. Steinberg, executive producer of “Human Target.” Read more at TV Guide and Variety.
ABC to develop new Fleder/Tigelaar project — ABC announced on August 18, 2011 that it will develop “The Joneses,” a new series from the team that brought you “Life Unexpected,” based on the 2009 film by Derrick Borte. The movie starred Demi Moore and David Duchovny as parents of an all-American family that is not what it seems to be. The show’s executive producers include Echo Lake Productions, which produced the original movie; Gary Fleder and Mary Beth Basile of Mojo Films; and Liz Tigelaar. Read more at Variety, Deadline Hollywood, and Hollywood Reporter.
“Life Unexpected” returns on September 14! The second season of the CW’s hit series starts on Tuesday, September 14 (9:00/8:00 C) with an episode directed by Gary Fleder. Buzz about Season 2 is building, with the addition of new characters and a planned crossover with the long-running “One Tree Hill.” Spoilers are already starting to leak out about the new season, which will include several episodes directed by Fleder, who is also the show’s executive producer.
“Life Unexpected” to return for a second season! The CW announced on May 18 that “Life Unexpected,” produced by Mojo Films with CBS Television Studios and Warner Brothers Studios, has been renewed for the 2010-2011 television season. As head of Mojo Films, Gary Fleder is one of the show’s executive producers, and directed three episodes in the show’s first season. Read more about the show and watch complete episodes here.
Fleder attached to direct “Protection”— March 10, 2010. Gary Fleder is attached to direct Protection, a thriller, for 20th Century Fox. Protection is the story of a college professor who discovers that his wife and daughter have disappeared into the federal Witness Protection Program — and he has no idea why. Screenwriter Mark Bomback will adapt an original screenplay by Allan Loeb; John Davis and John Fogel will produce. Read more about it here.
Gary Fleder talks to Patrick Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times about the making of “The Express — The first half of the interview includes a transcription of an early conversation between Fleder and Jim Brown about Ernie Davis and Brown’s experience at Syracuse; the second half explores the influence of Fleder’s TV work on The Express, and the role of veteran screenwriter John Lee Hancock.
Gary Fleder returns to Boston University to discuss “The Express” — watch BUTV-10’s video interview with Gary Fleder about The Express and his time at Boston University (October 2008).
The legend of Ernie Davis — Gary Fleder discusses Ernie Davis’ legacy and the importance of making The Express with Scott Pitoniak for Syracuse Magazine (Fall 2008).
One of “Six Who Made It” from BU to Hollywood — Bostonia magazine calls Gary Fleder “The Magician,” and talks to him about the nitty-gritty of making it as a Hollywood director.
Gary Fleder and Scott Rosenberg share secrets with aspiring screenwriters — Gary Fleder and screenwriter Scott Rosenberg, college classmates, old friends and long-time collaborators, spoke to a meeting of the Scriptwriters Network in July 2000, discussing their work on Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead and Impostor, among other projects.
Director Gary Fleder brings a photographer’s eye and a musician’s ear to every project, be it epic film or intimate TV drama.