February 5, 2007
Wireless Carrier Signs Show Pacts
Start-up wireless carrier Amp'd mobile plans to announce today that it has signed contracts with comedian Jack Black and "24" executive producer Howard Gordon to produce two mobile video series that its subscribers can watch on their cell phones. The Wall Street Journal reports.
"Under the agreement, Mr. Black and his producing partners will develop a series of comedy shorts for Amp'd.
Meanwhile, television production company Icebox, co-founded by Mr. Gordon, executive producer of "24" and "The X Files," plans to develop an investigative news series.
Amp'd also extended its content development deal with Donick Cary, a TV writer who has written for "Late Show with David Letterman" and "The Simpsons". ... Mr. Cary will produce two shows for Amp'd, including "Lil' Hollywood," a Hollywood-themed spinoff of "Lil' Bush" that will revolve around celebrity gossip, and <(>"Mexican Crazy Show," a comedy."
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