| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | New York, USA |
| Key people | Lorne Michaels, Jack Sullivan (CEO), Joseph Brady (CFO), Ralph Kelsey (Vice-President, Broadway Sound), Cristina McGinniss (President, Broadway Video Editorial), Kathryn Miller (Senior Vice President), Britta von Schoeler (Senior Vice President and General Manager, Broadway Video Enterprises) Michael Ungar (Vice President, Broadway Sound) |
| Products | Motion pictures, television programs |
| Revenue | $27.3M (US)[1] |
| Employees | 130[1] |
| Website | broadwayvideo.com |
Broadway Video is a media production and distribution company located within the Brill Building on Broadway, New York, United States. Founded in 1979 as a production house tasked with post-production work on Saturday Night Live, Broadway Video has since become one of the largest independent production companies within New York. It has won several awards, including an Emmy for production work on the television program 30 Rock.
The company was founded by Lorne Michaels in 1979. In addition to an increased focus on distribution, Broadway Video increased its production of television series, typically starring Saturday Night Live alums. The company saw its first major success with the release of the primetime NBC comedy series, 30 Rock.
Broadway Video is an independent entertainment company. With headquarters in New York, and offices in Los Angeles, are responsible for the production and distribution of numerous television and film titles. Founded by Lorne Michaels in 1979, the initial focus of the company was the handling of post-production duties of NBC's Saturday Night Live. Subsequently, Broadway Video has expanded into the production and select distribution of television and film titles in a variety of genres. More recently, Broadway Video has been involved in the production of short-form media, including television commercials and broadcast promotions.[2]
In 2009, Broadway Video Entertainment was issued the trademark rights to "Broadway Video" by the USPTO.[3]
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In 2009 Broadway Video bolstered their production division through the heavy expansion of services through the increased hiring of personnel, with the aim of consolidating all production duties "in-house".[4] September 2009 saw Broadway Video hiring noted editors Rick Barlis and Anthony Gianni. These hirings strengthened the company's relationship with NBC, in particular, its sibling channel, Syfy. Broadway Video was responsible for the large-scale rebranding of the channel from the previously known Sci Fi to Syfy through the Imagine Greater campaign.
The design division is currently headed by Creative Director Katherine Burke, with the group having worked with numerous corporate clients, including NBC, Showtime, and USA Networks. Currently held advertising accounts include American Express and Procter & Gamble.
In addition to those individuals already mentioned, notable editing personnel include Scott Cumbo, Dave Finamore, Yossi Kimberg, and Christine McLean.[5]
Following previous informal collaborations, in 2009 it was announced that Frantic Studio would consolidate their operations into Broadway Video's New York offices. Frantic Studio, with Creative Director David Sutton, specialize in broadcast and advertising productions. In July 2009, Frantic Studio won a CINE Golden Eagle Award for their work for CBS News.[6][7]
Working closely with Broadway Production Services, Broadway Sound provides full post-production facilities, with the division founded in 1995 by Michael Ungar and Ralph Kelsey. Studios are ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) capable, with original music compositions, performance, production and audio restoration handled in partnership with SandBlast Productions. Notable production staff include Kevin McElligott, Mike Garatty, Sean Canada, Shane Conry, John Crenshaw, and Vince Verderame.[5]
Broadway Video Enterprises manages the distribution of Broadway Video Entertainment’s existing program library across all media channels. The library contains over 1,000 hours of programming including “The Kids in the Hall,” “Saturday Night Live,” and more. Enterprises' distribution efforts have resulted in a huge international presence for “SNL.” The series airs in approximately 130 countries worldwide, including Italy and Spain where the licensed format is the basis of successful local series. SNL’s consumer products line tops 240 items including nearly 30 DVD titles. The SNL Digital Short “Lazy Sunday” led to YouTube’s 83% jump in market share of video search users back in 2006. Another SNL Digital Short, “Dick in a Box,” has been streamed over 40M times.
Responsible for the production of prime-time television series, Broadway Video Television was established in 2003 in Los Angeles. Prior to this, television productions were handled in tandem by numerous divisions of Broadway Video. The initial, and on-going, production for the division was the critically acclaimed 30 Rock, with Late Night with Jimmy Fallon following in 2009. Additionally in 2009, concurrent with the beginning of the 35th season, Broadway Video Television absorbed partial production duties of Saturday Night Live.[5]
Below is a select list of audio, film, and television projects in which Broadway Video has been involved. Only those projects where the company has had a major role, such as in the production or distribution process, have been included.
| Title | Artist | Release Date | Status | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtleneck and Chain | The Lonely Island | 2011 | Released | Distribution | |
| Incredibad | The Lonely Island | 2009 | Released | Distribution | |
| Ridiculous | Norm McDonald | 2006 | Released | Distribution | |
| They're All Gonna Laugh at You! | Adam Sandler | 1993 | Released | Distribution | |
| What's Your Name? | Adam Sandler | 1997 | Released | Distribution | |
| What the Hell Happened to Me? | Adam Sandler | 1996 | Released | Distribution |
| Title | Release Date | Status | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Blocks from Tiffany's | 1979 | Released | Distribution | |
| Baby Mama | 2008 | Released | Production | |
| Black Sheep | 1996 | Released | Production | |
| Enigma | 2001 | Released | Production | |
| The Gatling Gun | 1973 | Released | Production | |
| Hot Rod | 2007 | Released | Production | |
| Key Party | 2010 (Tentative) |
In Development | Production | |
| Lassie | 1994 | Released | Production | |
| MacGruber | 2010 |
Released | Production | |
| Mean Girls | 2004 | Released | Production | |
| The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash | 1978 | Released | Production, Distribution | |
| The Rutles 2: You Can't Buy Me Lunch | 2002 | Released | Production |
| Title | Release Date | Status | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Rock | 2006 | Released | Production | |
| The Beach Boys Good Vibration Tour | 2005 | Released | Distribution | |
| Best of The Blues Brothers | 1993 | Released | Distribution | |
| Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda | 1981 | Released | Distribution | |
| Candles, Snow & Mistletoe | 1993 | Released | Distribution | |
| The Coneheads | 1983 | Released | Production | |
| Countdown to the Emmys | 2002 | Released | Production | |
| Diary of a Young Comic | 1979 | Released | Distribution | |
| Doll Day Afternoon | 1987 | Released | Production | |
| Franken & Davis at Stockton State | 1984 | Released | Distribution | |
| A Freezerburnt Christmas | 1997 | Released | Production | |
| Frosty Returns | 1992 | Released | Production | |
| Kids in the Hall | 1988 | Released | Production, Distribution | |
| Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy | 1996 | Released | Production | |
| Neil Young in Berlin | 1986 | Released | Distribution | |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2003 | Released | Production | |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2009 | Released | Production | |
| The Line | 2008 | Released | Production, Distribution | |
| Lookwell | 1991 | Abandoned | Production | Did not proceed to series |
| Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular | 2000 | Released | Production | |
| Mr. Mike's Mondo Video | 1979 | Released | Distribution | Was pulled before airing in 1979 |
| Mr. Miller Goes to Washington Starring Dennis Miller | 1988 | Released | Production | |
| Name That Video | 2001 | Released | Production | |
| The New Show | 1984 | Released | Distribution | |
| Night Music | 1977 | Released | Distribution | |
| Night of Too Many Stars | 2003 | Released | Production | |
| The Paul Simon Special | 1977 | Released | Distribution | |
| Randy Newman - Live at the Odeon | 1983 | Released | Distribution | |
| Second Star to the Left | 2001 | Released | Production | |
| Sons & Daughters | 2006 | Released | Production | |
| SportsCentury: The Century's Greatest Athletes | 2002 | Released | Production | |
| Steve Martin's Best Show Ever | 1981 | Released | Production | |
| Strange Frequency | 2001 | Released | Production | |
| Strange Frequency 2 | 2001 | Released | Production | |
| Sunday Night/Night Music | 1988 | Released | Production, Distribution | |
| Things We Did Last Summer | 1978 | Released | Production, Distribution | |
| Toonces, the Cat Who Could Drive a Car | 1992 | Released | Production | |
| The Tracy Morgan Show | 2003 | Released | Production | |
| Up All Night | 2011 | Released | Production | |
| The Vacant Lot | 1993 | Released | Distribution | |
| Wulin Warriors: Legend of the Seven Stars/Thunder Force | 2006 | Released | Distribution | Acquired worldwide television, merchandising, and homevideo rights[8] |
The headquarters of Broadway Video are located within the Brill Building on 1619 Broadway, New York. All divisions of the company are housed in this location, with the exception of Broadway Video Television, which is located in Los Angeles.[9]