Former Investigation Discovery chief Kevin Bennett and “Anatomy of Murder” podcast co-host and producer Scott Weinberger are launching Authentic Wave, a new multi-media podcast venture focused on the true-crime genre.
The New York-based venture will develop and produce premium true-crime and mystery series with unique audio and video components available for distribution on multiple platforms, including original productions, co-produced, and re-versioned content.
Bennett, who exited Warner Bros. Discovery in 2021 after several years spent serving as the general manager of ID, and Weinberger, a vet of both the investigative journalism and law enforcement fields, have previously collaborated on multiple TV projects at ID.
“Scott and I worked to launch the true crime phenomenon on cable TV and now we are thrilled to bring our experience to this medium,” Bennett told Variety. “With our combined expertise in the crime and mystery space, we know how to tell incredibly compelling true crime stories...
The New York-based venture will develop and produce premium true-crime and mystery series with unique audio and video components available for distribution on multiple platforms, including original productions, co-produced, and re-versioned content.
Bennett, who exited Warner Bros. Discovery in 2021 after several years spent serving as the general manager of ID, and Weinberger, a vet of both the investigative journalism and law enforcement fields, have previously collaborated on multiple TV projects at ID.
“Scott and I worked to launch the true crime phenomenon on cable TV and now we are thrilled to bring our experience to this medium,” Bennett told Variety. “With our combined expertise in the crime and mystery space, we know how to tell incredibly compelling true crime stories...
- 1/31/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Anatomy of Murder, the true-crime podcast examining homicide cases and paths to justice for the victims, released its 100th episode today. Each week, former New York City homicide prosecutor and host of Investigation Discovery’s “True Conviction,” Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, teams up with Emmy award-winning investigative journalist and former Deputy Sheriff Scott Weinberger, to take listeners behind the scenes for an insider’s perspective of compelling homicide cases from around the country.
In the “Anatomy of Murder” 100th episode entitled “Partners in Crime - Part 2”, podcast hosts and creators Nicolazzi and Weinberger dive deep into the disturbing and tragic murder of Samuel Johnson Jr., where a police sergeant’s two daughters are the top suspects in this homicide: No forensic evidence tying them to the crime, and one has an alibi, detectives unravel a murder conspiracy that tests the bonds of family and love. As with every episode, “Anatomy of Murder...
In the “Anatomy of Murder” 100th episode entitled “Partners in Crime - Part 2”, podcast hosts and creators Nicolazzi and Weinberger dive deep into the disturbing and tragic murder of Samuel Johnson Jr., where a police sergeant’s two daughters are the top suspects in this homicide: No forensic evidence tying them to the crime, and one has an alibi, detectives unravel a murder conspiracy that tests the bonds of family and love. As with every episode, “Anatomy of Murder...
- 11/3/2022
- Podnews.net
The former CBS News producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman for $2 million has joined the staff of Investigation Discovery’s On the Case with Paula Zahn, TVNewser reported today. Joe Halderman, who was a producer for 48 Hours Mystery, joined the crime documentary show On the Case as a producer a few weeks ago. Exec producer Scott Weinberger cited “Halderman’s professional accomplishments as an Emmy award-winning producer for 48 Hours and CBS News” in a statement, adding that ”we are confident that Halderman will make significant contributions to the success of our award-winning investigative newsmagazine.” Halderman is not expected to work in the field. Halderman pleaded guilty in 2010 to the attempted extortion which backfired with Letterman himself revealed the embarrassing details about his personal life on his CBS Late Show. Letterman admitted to sleeping with members of his staff including a woman Halderman had been dating. Halderman was released from...
- 12/30/2011
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Former CBS News producer Joe Halderman, who attempted to blackmail late-night host David Letterman in 2009, has landed a new job. Investigation Discovery's newsmagazine On the Case With Paula Zahn hired Halderman to serve as a freelance producer, The Hollywood Reporter confirms, though he is not expected to work in the field. TV Newser first broke the news. Photos: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas “On behalf of On the Case’s production team, we have been impressed with Joe Halderman’s professional accomplishments as an Emmy Award-winning producer for 48 Hours and CBS News,” said Scott Weinberger, executive producer of On the
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- 12/30/2011
- by Philiana Ng
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robert "Joe" Halderman, the former CBS News producer who went to jail for trying to blackmail David Letterman, has secured a job at "On the Case with Paula Zahn," a weekly news magazine on the Investigation Discovery Channel. TheWrap confirmed that Halderman has already started working with “On the Case,” which investigates crime mysteries. Scott Weinberger, a former deputy sheriff and investigative reporter, is the show’s creator alongside Scott Sternberg. A Discovery spokesperson noted that Halderman works for Weinberger's company, Weinberger Media, rather than the network. "On behalf of 'On The Case’s' production...
- 12/29/2011
- by Lucas Shaw
- The Wrap
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