Amazon Studios has signed an overall deal with former ABC Studios President Patrick Moran. He’ll develop television series for Prime Video.
“Amazon Studios, known for bold groundbreaking storytelling, is the perfect place to embark on my next chapter as I look to be more closely aligned with the creative process,” Moran said. “I look forward to partnering with innovative writers and show creators with a specific take on the world today in this new role, and am thrilled to work with Jennifer, Vernon, Albert and the Amazon Studios team.”
“Patrick is a deeply respected creative executive whom I have had the pleasure of knowing throughout his entire career. He has worked with some of television’s most prolific writers and producers on series with real cultural impact,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios. “His ability to identify and nurture compelling content makes Patrick a perfect fit for the global Prime Video family.”
Moran was let go from ABC Studios in July as part of a larger shakeup. He had been president there since 2016 and helped to bring in producers including Shonda Rhimes and Kenya Barris. During his ABC days, Moran’s slate included “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How to Get Away With Murder” and “Black-ish.”
Back in 2013, Moran launched ABC Signature, a division spearheading development and production for premium, basic cable and digital platforms.
Moran has also worked at 20th Century Fox Television and UPN, among other companies.
11 Lowest-Rated Broadcast TV Shows of the 2018-19 Season That Have Been Renewed - So Far (Photos)
Fun fact for TV shows on the bubble: You don't have to have stellar ratings to get renewed. Yes, Nielsen numbers are a big part of the decision-making process when the broadcast networks choose which series to get rid of and which to keep, but they aren't everything. Each year, plenty of shows which fair modestly in the key demo squeak by. Scroll through the TheWrap's gallery to see the 11 lowest-rated TV shows of the 2018-19 season that have been renewed by Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC -- so far. All ratings in this story come from Nielsen's "most current" data, which includes a week's worth of delayed viewing where available. Lowest-rated is first, highest-rated last. And, yes, there are ties. Readers can see the complete list of all the broadcast TV shows that have been renewed, canceled and ordered here.
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Here are the series with not-so-stellar Nielsen numbers that were picked up again by Fox, CBS, ABC and NBC
Fun fact for TV shows on the bubble: You don't have to have stellar ratings to get renewed. Yes, Nielsen numbers are a big part of the decision-making process when the broadcast networks choose which series to get rid of and which to keep, but they aren't everything. Each year, plenty of shows which fair modestly in the key demo squeak by. Scroll through the TheWrap's gallery to see the 11 lowest-rated TV shows of the 2018-19 season that have been renewed by Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC -- so far. All ratings in this story come from Nielsen's "most current" data, which includes a week's worth of delayed viewing where available. Lowest-rated is first, highest-rated last. And, yes, there are ties. Readers can see the complete list of all the broadcast TV shows that have been renewed, canceled and ordered here.