Go Skins Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 http://tvline.com/2015/11/03/jon-stewart-hbo-deal-show/ The next act of Jon Stewart’s career will take place at HBO.The former Daily Show frontman has signed a four-year production pact with the premium cabler. Per HBO, “The partnership marks the next phase of Stewart’s groundbreaking career, beginning with short-form digital content, which will be showcased on HBO NOW, HBO GO and other platforms, and includes a first-look option for other film and TV ventures. In his first project for HBO under the new deal, Stewart will view current events through his unique prism. Working with the pioneering cloud graphics company OTOY Inc., he is developing new technology that will allow him to produce timely short-form digital content, which will be refreshed on HBO NOW multiple times throughout the day. Additional projects will be announced as they are confirmed.”“Jon Stewart led a revolution that changed the face of TV comedy on the ‘Daily Show,’” said HBO president Michael Lombardo in a statement. “He graced our network nearly 20 years ago, so we’re thrilled to welcome back his immense talents in this next chapter of his career.”“I’m so excited to be working with Richard [Plepler], Michael and the entire HBO family,” says Stewart. “Appearing on television 22 minutes a night clearly broke me. I’m pretty sure I can produce a few minutes of content every now and again.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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