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As of December 2017, Sonar Entertainment's scripted series on-air, in production or slated to commence production included Mr. Mercedes, written by David E. Kelley, based on the novel by Stephen King, with Audience Network for DIRECTV and AT&T U-Verse; Seasons 1 and 2 of The Son, starring Pierce Brosnan for AMC; Seasons 1 and 2 of The Shannara ...
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- Robert Halmi
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May 17, 2018 · Based on an original idea, drawing from real-life events, The Hunt originated as a hot drama series spec, which was taken out to the premium marketplace by Sonar Entertainment last fall,...
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Sep 13, 2019 · “The Son” aired two poorly-reviewed seasons on Saturday nights on AMC, while “Shannara” aired one season on MTV before being shuttled to Spike TV (now Paramount Network) for season two ...
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Sonar Entertainment, Inc., formerly known as RHI Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment, Qintex Entertainment, HRI Group and Robert Halmi Inc., is an American entertainment company specializing in television miniseries and movies and owned by Catalyst Capital Group. The company was founded in 1979 by Robert Halmi Jr. and Robert Halmi Sr. (1924–2014)...
Robert Halmi Inc. was founded in 1979. In June 1985, the Hal Roach Studios purchased a 20% share of Robert Halmi, Inc. (RHI) in exchange for Robert Halmi receive a 5% share in the Roach Studios and for the studio to distribute RHI's films. In July 1986, Robert Halmi Jr. took over the company offices of president and chief operating officer from Halmi Sr., who became the company's chairman and chief executive.
Qintex Australia Ltd. bought 60 percent of Hal Roach Studios for $33.6 million in 1987. On April 11, 1988, Roach Studios and RHI were merged as HRI Group with Qintex owning 43%. Christopher C. Skase gave the company a $70 million line of credit. The Roach Studio also own 20% of HAR Communications, whose HR Broadcasting owned two TV stations, WCGV and WTTO. At the December 7, 1988 annual meeting, the company's name was changed to Qintex Entertainment. Australian David Evans was appointed to head the company. Qintex Entertainment continued Hal Roach Studios as an operating subsidiary along with Qintex Productions. Qintex Entertainment was a publicly listed company trading over the counter after going public in 1989 at $10 per share. Qintex had a deal with MCA for program distribution.
Qintex filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 1989, including its two operating subsidiaries, after a failing to pay MCA Television Ltd. what was due in a film distribution agreement for The New Leave It to Beaver. This followed Qintex Australia Ltd. failure to find funding for its bid to buy MGM/UA Communications Corp. for $1.5 billion in October 1988. Qintex and MCA settled in January 1990 with MCA assuming program sales and collections for its programs with Qintex. Qintex sold its stake in HR Broadcasting Co. to Abry Communications for over $40 million.
The company assets and Hal Roach Studios, Inc. were again acquired by RHI Entertainment in June 1990 with New Line Cinema as a shareholder and a loan from Chemical Banking Corporation. From 1990 to 1996, Republic Pictures and Cabin Fever Entertainment was RHI's primary distributor to the home video market. With RHI shareholder New Line Cinema purchased by Turner Broadcasting System, Turner was rumored to be looking to purchase RHI, which was traded on the American Stock Exchange by April 1994.
As Qintex Entertainment, the company is known as the co-producer of Lonesome Dove mini-series for CBS.
As of December 2017, Sonar Entertainment's scripted series on-air, in production or slated to commence production include Mr. Mercedes, written by David E. Kelley, based on the novel by Stephen King, with the AT&T AUDIENCE Network for DIRECTV and AT&T Uverse; Seasons One and Two of The Son, starring Pierce Brosnan for AMC; Seasons One and Two of The Shannara Chronicles, for Spike; and Das Boot, an eight-part series based on the acclaimed movie, for Sky.
Sonar Entertainment also distributes internationally, outside the UK, Taboo, for FX and BBC One, starring Tom Hardy and executive produced by Ridley Scott.
Factual and lifestyle series currently on air or in production include Texas Metal for Discovery and Food's Greatest Hits for Scripps.
Oct 3, 1999 · Robert Downey Jr. hosts an exploration of the rise of artificial intelligence and showcases innovators who are pushing the boundaries. Sonar Entertainment is a production company based in Los Angeles, California. Discover new TV shows and movies from Sonar Entertainment and where you can watch them.
Apr 9, 2021 · The latest iteration, Sonar Entertainment, pushed into TV series production with such shows as The Shannara Chronicles (MTV/Netflix), Taboo (BBC/FX), The Son (AMC), Mr. Mercedes (DirecTV), Das...
Articles for the notable miniseries produced by RHI Entertainment (also known as Hallmark Entertainment). Pages in category "Sonar Entertainment miniseries" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total.
