iHeartPodcasts, Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment Join Forces to Develop New Investigative True Crime Podcast “Law & Order: Criminal Justice System”
iHeartPodcasts, Universal Television, and Wolf Entertainment have partnered to create 'Law & Order: Criminal Justice System', a new investigative true crime podcast. This four-season deal marks the first venture into investigative journalism for the 'Law & Order' brand. The podcast will premiere on August 22, 2024, with each season consisting of 12 episodes.
Hosted by former Brooklyn homicide prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, the first season will explore the downfall of the American Mafia in New York City. It begins with the 1979 assassination of Carmine Galante, a Bonanno crime family boss, and chronicles how local police and prosecutors dismantled the Mafia's control over the city.
Executive Producer Elliot Wolf, co-creator of Amazon Prime's 'On Call' and EVP of Digital for Wolf Entertainment, will lead the project. The podcast aims to blend the dramatic storytelling of the 'Law & Order' franchise with real-life criminal justice narratives.
iHeartPodcasts, Universal Television e Wolf Entertainment hanno stretto una collaborazione per creare 'Law & Order: Sistema di Giustizia Criminale', un nuovo podcast investigativo di true crime. Questo accordo quadriennale segna la prima avventura nel giornalismo investigativo per il marchio 'Law & Order'. Il podcast debutterà il 22 agosto 2024, con ciascuna stagione composta da 12 episodi.
Presentato dall'ex procuratore per omicidi di Brooklyn Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, la prima stagione esplorerà il crollo della Mafia americana a New York City. Inizia con l'assassinio di Carmine Galante nel 1979, capo della famiglia mafiosa Bonanno, e racconta come la polizia locale e i pubblici ministeri abbiano smantellato il controllo della Mafia sulla città.
Il produttore esecutivo Elliot Wolf, co-creatore di 'On Call' di Amazon Prime e EVP Digitale per Wolf Entertainment, guiderà il progetto. Il podcast punta a mescolare la narrazione drammatica del franchise 'Law & Order' con le narrazioni reali del sistema di giustizia penale.
iHeartPodcasts, Universal Television y Wolf Entertainment se han unido para crear 'Law & Order: Sistema de Justicia Criminal', un nuevo pódcast de true crime investigativo. Este acuerdo de cuatro temporadas marca la primera incursión en el periodismo investigativo para la marca 'Law & Order'. El pódcast se estrenará el 22 de agosto de 2024, con cada temporada compuesta por 12 episodios.
Presentado por la exfiscal de homicidios de Brooklyn Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, la primera temporada explorará la caída de la Mafia americana en la ciudad de Nueva York. Comienza con el asesinato de Carmine Galante en 1979, un jefe de la familia criminal Bonanno, y narra cómo la policía local y los fiscales desmantelaron el control de la Mafia sobre la ciudad.
El productor ejecutivo Elliot Wolf, co-creador de 'On Call' de Amazon Prime y EVP Digital para Wolf Entertainment, liderará el proyecto. El pódcast tiene como objetivo mezclar la narrativa dramática de la franquicia 'Law & Order' con las narrativas del sistema de justicia penal de la vida real.
iHeartPodcasts, Universal Television 및 Wolf Entertainment는 'Law & Order: 범죄 사법 제도'라는 새로운 탐사형 범죄 팟캐스트를 만들기 위해 협력했습니다. 이 4시즌 계약은 'Law & Order' 브랜드의 탐사 저널리즘에 대한 첫 번째 시도를 의미합니다. 팟캐스트는 2024년 8월 22일에 첫 방송되며, 각 시즌은 12개의 에피소드로 구성됩니다.
브루클린의 전 살인 검사인 Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi가 진행하는 첫 시즌에서는 뉴욕시의 미국 마피아의 몰락을 탐구합니다. 이는 1979년 보난노 범죄 가족의 보스인 카르미네 갈란테의 암살로 시작하며, 지역 경찰과 검사가 마피아의 도시 지배를 어떻게 해체했는지를 이야기합니다.
제작 총괄 Elliot Wolf는 아마존 프라임의 '온 콜' 공동 제작자이자 Wolf Entertainment 디지털 부사장으로 이 프로젝트를 이끌 것입니다. 이 팟캐스트는 'Law & Order' 프랜차이즈의 극적인 스토리텔링과 실제 범죄 사법 서사를 융합하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
iHeartPodcasts, Universal Television et Wolf Entertainment se sont associés pour créer 'Law & Order : Système de Justice Criminelle', un nouveau podcast d'enquête criminelle. Cet accord de quatre saisons marque la première incursion dans le journalisme d'investigation pour la marque 'Law & Order'. Le podcast sera lancé le 22 août 2024, avec chaque saison composée de 12 épisodes.
Animée par l'ancienne procureure des homicides de Brooklyn Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, la première saison explorera la chute de la Mafia américaine à New York. Elle débute par l'assassinat de Carmine Galante en 1979, un chef de la famille criminelle Bonanno, et raconte comment la police locale et les procureurs ont démantelé le contrôle de la Mafia sur la ville.
Le producteur exécutif Elliot Wolf, co-créateur de 'On Call' sur Amazon Prime et EVP Digital de Wolf Entertainment, dirigera le projet. Le podcast vise à allier le récit dramatique de la franchise 'Law & Order' avec des histoires réelles du système judiciaire criminel.
iHeartPodcasts, Universal Television und Wolf Entertainment haben sich zusammengeschlossen, um 'Law & Order: Strafjustizsystem', einen neuen investigativen True-Crime-Podcast zu kreieren. Dieses Vierjahresabkommen markiert das erste Unternehmen im investigativen Journalismus für die Marke 'Law & Order'. Der Podcast wird am 22. August 2024 Premiere feiern, wobei jede Staffel aus 12 Episoden bestehen wird.
Moderiert von der ehemaligen Staatsanwältin für Mordfälle in Brooklyn, Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, wird die erste Staffel den Untergang der amerikanischen Mafia in New York City untersuchen. Sie beginnt mit der Ermordung von Carmine Galante im Jahr 1979, dem Boss der Bonanno-Verbrecherfamilie, und beschreibt, wie die örtliche Polizei und die Staatsanwälte die Kontrolle der Mafia über die Stadt abbauten.
Der ausführende Produzent Elliot Wolf, Co-Creator von 'On Call' auf Amazon Prime und EVP Digital von Wolf Entertainment, wird das Projekt leiten. Der Podcast zielt darauf ab, das dramatische Storytelling des 'Law & Order'-Franchise mit realen Erzählungen aus dem Justizsystem zu verknüpfen.
- Partnership with Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment expands iHeartPodcasts' content offerings
- Leverages the popular 'Law & Order' brand to attract listeners
- Four-season deal indicates long-term content commitment
- Expands 'Law & Order' brand into investigative journalism and audio format
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This collaboration between iHeartPodcasts, Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment to create "Law & Order: Criminal Justice System" podcast represents a strategic move in the competitive true crime audio market. The four-season, 48-episode deal leverages the strong "Law & Order" brand to potentially capture a significant audience share.
From a market perspective, this venture is well-timed. The true crime genre continues to see robust demand across various media platforms. By tapping into this trend with a recognizable franchise, iHeartPodcasts aims to strengthen its position as the No. 1 podcast publisher globally.
However, the impact on iHeartMedia's stock (NASDAQ: IHRT) is likely to be minimal in the short term. While podcast revenues are growing, they still represent a small portion of the company's overall revenue mix. Long-term success will depend on the podcast's performance and its ability to attract advertisers, which could potentially create a new revenue stream for the company.
The launch of "Law & Order: Criminal Justice System" marks a significant expansion of the Law & Order brand into investigative journalism. This move demonstrates Wolf Entertainment's adaptability in leveraging its intellectual property across different media formats.
The collaboration between iHeartPodcasts, Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment is a prime example of cross-media synergy. It allows these companies to pool their resources and expertise, potentially leading to cost efficiencies and broader audience reach.
The podcast's focus on real-life cases, starting with the American Mafia in New York City, could attract both existing Law & Order fans and true crime enthusiasts. This content strategy aligns with current market trends and could help in maintaining the brand's relevance in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
While this venture is unlikely to significantly impact major media conglomerates' stocks in the short term, it represents a forward-thinking approach to content creation and distribution that investors should monitor for long-term implications in the evolving media industry.
The four-season deal marks the first foray into investigative journalism for the “Law & Order” brand
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“Law & Order: Criminal Justice System” will premiere on August 22, 2024. Listeners can follow the podcast and listen to the trailer now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are available.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with iHeartPodcasts and UTV to bring the real stories that have shaped our criminal justice system, the bedrock of the Law & Order brand, to life,” said Executive Producer Elliot Wolf. “The goal coming in was always to push the boundaries of audio storytelling, this series delivers on that while still being deeply informative and entertaining.”
“Listeners’ interest in true crime continues to flourish with new stories constantly being sought out across platforms. ‘Law & Order’ is a legendary series, and it’s an honor to team up with UTV, Wolf Entertainment and Elliot to develop this original slate of podcasts,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “Through this collaboration, listeners will instantly recognize that ‘Law & Order’ brand affiliation and know they will become entrenched in the dramatic and thrilling storytelling they’ve grown to love and expect from the ‘Law & Order’ franchise – now through Elliot Wolf’s unique vision and fresh perspective.”
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This season will kick off with the brazen assassination of Carmine Galante, a powerful boss in the Bonanno crime family. The murder would unwittingly become a cornerstone in the Mafia Commission Trial—the pivotal case that forever hamstrung organized crime in
Executive Producer Elliot Wolf is co-creator of upcoming Amazon Prime series “On Call” and has executive produced hit podcasts such as “Dark Woods” and “Hunted.” He also serves as EVP of Digital for Wolf Entertainment, where he spearheads the company’s digital initiatives including podcasting, social media, e-commerce and licensing. He previously executive produced “The Squadroom” for the “Law & Order” brand in audio, the popular companion podcast to “Law & Order: SVU.”
The “Law & Order” branded television shows have been produced by Universal Television for NBC for over 25 years, with “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” currently in Season 26 and “Law & Order” in Season 24.
“Law & Order: Criminal Justice System” will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts.
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