HBO Max is delving into the life of one of the more infamous figures in Hollywood’s recent history.
The streamer is developing a drama based on the life of Heidi Fleiss, the former “Hollywood Madam” who ran a prostitution ring that had a number of high-profile clients. The project comes from writer and executive producer Maggie Cohn (The Staircase), with Fleiss serving as a consultant on the project.
Fleiss was arrested on a number of prostitution charges in 1993, and her trial on the charges was a media sensation. Though Fleiss herself never revealed names of her clients, Charlie Sheen testified that he had used Fleiss’ services numerous times; Australian media mogul Kerry Packer was also named during the trial.
Fleiss was convicted in state court, though that was overturned after an appeals court ruled jurors had swapped votes to avoid a deadlock. She was convicted on separate federal charges...
The streamer is developing a drama based on the life of Heidi Fleiss, the former “Hollywood Madam” who ran a prostitution ring that had a number of high-profile clients. The project comes from writer and executive producer Maggie Cohn (The Staircase), with Fleiss serving as a consultant on the project.
Fleiss was arrested on a number of prostitution charges in 1993, and her trial on the charges was a media sensation. Though Fleiss herself never revealed names of her clients, Charlie Sheen testified that he had used Fleiss’ services numerous times; Australian media mogul Kerry Packer was also named during the trial.
Fleiss was convicted in state court, though that was overturned after an appeals court ruled jurors had swapped votes to avoid a deadlock. She was convicted on separate federal charges...
- 3/22/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO Max is developing a drama series based on the life of Heidi Fleiss, Variety has learned exclusively.
The untitled series hails from writer and executive producer Maggie Cohn, who most recently served as the co-showrunner on HBO Max’s critically acclaimed limited series “The Staircase.” Fleiss will serve as a consultant on the project.
Emma Tillinger Koskoff of First Love Films will also executive produce, along with Alex Goldstone (“Dickinson”) for Anonymous Content, Bill Gerber of Gerber Pictures, and David Bernon, Paul Bernon, and Sam Slater of Burn Later Productions.
Fleiss formerly operated a prostitution ring in Los Angeles that reportedly catered to wealthy clients such as actors, sports figures, directors, business executives, and more, earning her the nickname “The Hollywood Madam.” She was arrested in the early ’90s on multiple charges and ultimately served nearly two years in prison. She has gone on to make appearances on shows...
The untitled series hails from writer and executive producer Maggie Cohn, who most recently served as the co-showrunner on HBO Max’s critically acclaimed limited series “The Staircase.” Fleiss will serve as a consultant on the project.
Emma Tillinger Koskoff of First Love Films will also executive produce, along with Alex Goldstone (“Dickinson”) for Anonymous Content, Bill Gerber of Gerber Pictures, and David Bernon, Paul Bernon, and Sam Slater of Burn Later Productions.
Fleiss formerly operated a prostitution ring in Los Angeles that reportedly catered to wealthy clients such as actors, sports figures, directors, business executives, and more, earning her the nickname “The Hollywood Madam.” She was arrested in the early ’90s on multiple charges and ultimately served nearly two years in prison. She has gone on to make appearances on shows...
- 3/22/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: USA Network has elevated Michael Sluchan to Svp Original Scripted Programming. Sluchan, a 13-year USA veteran, oversees current series and develops and shepherds production on new shows alongside Svp Alex Sepiol. Both report to Bill McGoldrick, Evp Original Scripted Programming. “Michael is a truly talented executive with vast relationships in the creative community and an incredible ability to nurture the types of writers and producers we love to work with,” McGoldrick said. Sluchan oversees production of USA dramas Necessary Roughness and Royal Pains and also oversaw recent limited series Political Animals. Related: USA’s ‘Necessary Roughness’ Renewed For Third Season Sluchan joined USA as creative executive, longform programming in October 1999. He developed and oversaw production of such movies and miniseries as Dominick Dunne Presents: Murder In Greenwich, Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story, Call Me: The Rise And Fall Of Heidi Fleiss, and Spartacus. In 2005, he moved over to the original series area as director,...
- 1/7/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Happy birthday to one beautiful and amazingly talented actress!
Jamie Lynn-Sigler’s breakout role came in 1999 when she played the role of Meadow Soprano on the hit series The Soprano’s. In 2002, Jamie stared in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast, taking the part of Belle. She went on to star in Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss, Lovewrecked, and tv series Entourage, just to name a few. Get more details from Astrology.com!
Happy birthday, Jamie Lynn-Sigler! Since first capturing our attention as Meadow Soprano, you’ve gone on to showcase your triple-threat talents on Broadway stages and through smaller roles on other hit shows. With a ton of cosmic energy in your seventh house of relationships, people may actually have a lot to learn from your memoir: ‘Wise Girl: What I’ve Learned About Love, Life and Loss.’ Your resilience is clearly of cosmic proportions!
Jamie Lynn-Sigler’s breakout role came in 1999 when she played the role of Meadow Soprano on the hit series The Soprano’s. In 2002, Jamie stared in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast, taking the part of Belle. She went on to star in Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss, Lovewrecked, and tv series Entourage, just to name a few. Get more details from Astrology.com!
Happy birthday, Jamie Lynn-Sigler! Since first capturing our attention as Meadow Soprano, you’ve gone on to showcase your triple-threat talents on Broadway stages and through smaller roles on other hit shows. With a ton of cosmic energy in your seventh house of relationships, people may actually have a lot to learn from your memoir: ‘Wise Girl: What I’ve Learned About Love, Life and Loss.’ Your resilience is clearly of cosmic proportions!
- 5/15/2011
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
Heidi Fleiss was the eighth star to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house tonight.
Californian vegetarian Heidi Fleiss is well known for running an extremely successful yet illegal prostitution ring. In 1993 Heidi was arrested on multiple charges. The media reports of her arrest catapulted Heidi into the limelight as ‘a Hollywood Madam’ although to this day she refuses to name her clients.
Her trial in 1994 was well publicised resulting in a documentary being made about her past career. After a spell behind bars Heidi later sold the rights to her life story to Hollywood: the result was a made-for-tv-movie called ‘Call Me: the Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss”
She has produced a DVD with Victoria Sellers called “Sex Tips” and has gone on to develop various other business interests including running a Laundromat called Dirty Laundry in Nevada. Heidi is an animal lover and is reported to keep parrots.
Californian vegetarian Heidi Fleiss is well known for running an extremely successful yet illegal prostitution ring. In 1993 Heidi was arrested on multiple charges. The media reports of her arrest catapulted Heidi into the limelight as ‘a Hollywood Madam’ although to this day she refuses to name her clients.
Her trial in 1994 was well publicised resulting in a documentary being made about her past career. After a spell behind bars Heidi later sold the rights to her life story to Hollywood: the result was a made-for-tv-movie called ‘Call Me: the Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss”
She has produced a DVD with Victoria Sellers called “Sex Tips” and has gone on to develop various other business interests including running a Laundromat called Dirty Laundry in Nevada. Heidi is an animal lover and is reported to keep parrots.
- 1/3/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Oscar winner Brenda Fricker has been tapped to star opposite Jamie-Lynn DiScala (nee Sigler) in USA Network's original movie tentatively titled Going Down: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss, about the notorious Hollywood madam. Also joining the cast are Corbin Bernsen (NBC's L.A. Law), Saul Rubinek (The Contender), Robert Davi (Showgirls) and Emmanuelle Vaugier (the WB Network's Smallville). Charles McDougall (Channel 4's Queer as Folk) has come on board to direct the two-hour movie from a script by Norman Snider.
- 12/5/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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