EXCLUSIVE: The Washington Post and Imagine Entertainment have entered into a strategic partnership to create scripted and non-scripted film and television properties culled from The Post’s vast arc…
, the latter a Howard-directed film about the harrowing global attempt to rescue a group of soccer teens and their coach in Thailand after they wandered into caves that flooded. That film will be distributed by United Artists Releasing November 18.
“The reporting of the truth is one of the hallmarks of our democracy and nowhere is that pursuit more evident than within the pages of the Washington Post,” said Grazer. “To have access to the world-class journalism and deep investigative reporting from Watergate to the recent conflict in Ukraine is a filmmaker’s dream. We’re honored to partner with the Post across all storytelling verticals within Imagine.
Owned by the Jeff Bezos-controlled Nash Holdings, The Washington Post has expanded its journalism aggressively, particularly into overseas markets. The Post has expanded all aspects of reporting on topics including climate, health and wellness, and technology.
Imagine continues to evolve as an independent content studio with targeted acquisitions, partnerships, and new divisions led by Imagine Presidents’ Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns, as well as Wilkes. That includes Premium Documentaries, Kids+Family, Brands, International, Audio and Live Entertainment. Imagine also acquired Jax Media, to develop, produce, and finance feature and scripted television projects in the comedy space, and documentary Oscar winner Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions.