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Martin Adelstein
Born
Martin Bruce Adelstein
Occupation(s)Television producer, Film producer

Martin Bruce Adelstein is an American television producer. Before becoming a producer, he was a partner at the Endeavor Talent Agency, where he was one of the founding members. As of 2019, Adelstein is the CEO and founder of Tomorrow Studios, a joint venture between Adelstein and ITV.

Years as an agent

Adelstein has represented writer David E. Kelley for over 20 years. He discovered Kelley after he read his script called "From the Hip" and brought him to Los Angeles to work on his first show L.A. Law. He also discovered Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson while representing the WWE. Adelstein booked him to host Saturday Night Live and the show received the highest rating in 10 years. He was subsequently put in the film The Mummy Returns where he received 5 million dollars for 5 minutes of screen time as The Scorpion King. He also brought actress/writer Tina Fey to the agency as well as writers Bonnie and Terry Turner who went on to create 3rd Rock from the Sun and That '70s Show.

Years as a producer

Adelstein has produced many television series, including the hit MTV series Teen Wolf (2011 TV Series), the NBC series Aquarius, the critically acclaimed 2011 film Hanna and the ABC/Fox sitcom Last Man Standing.[1]

Personal life

Adelstein has joined the advisory board of the Creative Community for Peace (CCFP), an organization that is composed of prominent members of the entertainment industry who promote the arts as a means to achieve peace, support artistic freedom and counter the cultural boycott of Israel.[2]

Filmography

Current projects

Tomorrow Studios currently is producing the TV adaptation of the acclaimed film Snowpiercer for TNT to premiere in May 31, 2020 and Hanna, an adaptation of the movie that Adelstein produced. Also producing live-action adaptations of anime that Tomorrow Studios has acquired from Japan, Cowboy Bebop and One Piece, started production at Netflix in 2019.

Title Premiere / Release Network Note Ref(s)
Hanna February 3, 2019–present Prime Video TV series adaptation of the movie that Adelstein produced [3]
Snowpiercer May 17, 2020-present TNT TV series adaptation of the acclaimed film of the same name [4]
Cowboy Bebop TBA Netflix Live-action TV series adaptation of anime series of the same name
One Piece TBA Netflix Live-action TV series adaptation of manga series of the same name [5][6][7]

Awards and nomination

FOX Production Awards 2008(Best Long Term Show)

References

  1. ^ "Marty Adelstein Biography". 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-13.
  2. ^ http://jewishjournal.com/moving-shaking/223878/moving-shaking-judd-apatow/
  3. ^ Nyren, Erin (2017-06-06). "'Cowboy Bebop' Live-Action TV Series in the Works". Variety. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2015-11-11). "Bong Joon-ho Feature 'Snowpiercer' To Be Adapted As TV Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-01-29). "'One Piece' Live-Action Series Based On Manga Classic Ordered By Netflix From Tomorrow Studios". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  6. ^ "Netflix is turning manga and anime 'One Piece' into a live-action series". Engadget. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  7. ^ Netflix Officially Announces One Piece Live-Action Series - IGN, retrieved 2020-01-30
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