Blink49 Studios has sealed an exclusive two-year, first-look producing deal with Belletrist Productions, the company founded by Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss, to develop new scripted television projects.
Belletrist Productions, which originated from the Belletrist book club, has worked on series such as Tell Me Lies and First Kill.
“Karah and I are incredibly excited to partner with Blink49,” said Roberts. “Their commitment to bold storytelling and their appetite for rich, writer-driven material from global books to emerging IP makes them an ideal collaborator as we continue developing stories with a team so aligned with our creative vision.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Belletrist,” said Pancho Mansfield, president of global scripted television at Blink49 Studios. “Emma and Karah have built a company with a distinctive creative voice and a proven ability to deliver sharp, high-quality stories.”
“The Belletrist team has an extraordinary talent for championing stories that genuinely resonate with audiences on an emotional and cultural level, and we’re eager to collaborate with them to build projects that reflect that unique connection,” added Carolyn Newman, EVP of global scripted television at Blink49 Studios.
