DiGa
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DiGa is an independent production studio co-founded by former MTV
executives Tony DiSanto
and Liz Gateley
on January 1, 2011. DiGa creates, develops and produces prime-time cable
and network reality
and scripted television programming, feature films and digital content across all platforms in partnership with Ben Silverman
's multimedia studio, Electus, an operating business of IAC. Electus will retain exclusive distribution rights to all content and programming produced by the company with Electus’ International Distribution division distributing their projects internationally and aligning them with Electus’ advertising and marketing partners.
DiGa is headquartered in New York City with a production/edit center in Los Angeles.
DiSanto and Gateley continue work MTV Networks in the ongoing development of multiple series, including the upcoming scripted MTV series Teen Wolf
, a reinvention of the 1985 film
.
, Jersey Shore
and 16 and Pregnant. With Gately, he was also responsible for the development of MTV's new scripted dramas including Hard Times of RJ Berger and Teen Wolf.
and executive produced the spin-off, The Hills
. She was also involved in the creation of Run’s House, America’s Best Dance Crew, 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom. In addition, Gateley developed the scripted series Hard Times of RJ Berger, and the upcoming series Teen Wolf. Prior to joining MTV, Gateley worked at Lifetime Television where she was responsible for the development of various series and specials, including Strong Medicine
, The Division
, Intimate Portrait
and Weddings of a Lifetime.
Powers has been involved in television production and development for the past twenty years. He has been involved in development and production of such MTV series as Total Request Live
, Made
, Roomraiders, Boiling Points
, House, The X Effect
, Maui Fever
and Life Of Ryan
. In 2008, Powers left MTV to work independently on such projects a College Life
, Sex With Mom and Dad, The Buried Life
and World Of Jenks
.
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
executives Tony DiSanto
Tony DiSanto
Tony DiSanto is a founding partner and co-owner, along with Liz Gateley, of DiGa,a studio and production company hybrid staked by IAC mogul Barry Diller and Electus founder Ben Silverman....
and Liz Gateley
Liz Gateley
Liz Gateley currently serves as Senior Vice President, Series Development, for . Liz is also a founding partner and co-owner, along with Tony DiSanto, of DiGa, a studio and production company hybrid...
on January 1, 2011. DiGa creates, develops and produces prime-time cable
Cable television
Cable television is a system of providing television programs to consumers via radio frequency signals transmitted to televisions through coaxial cables or digital light pulses through fixed optical fibers located on the subscriber's property, much like the over-the-air method used in traditional...
and network reality
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
and scripted television programming, feature films and digital content across all platforms in partnership with Ben Silverman
Ben Silverman
Benjamin Noah "Ben" Silverman is the founder and CEO of Electus, a next generation entertainment studio staked by IAC's Barry Diller....
's multimedia studio, Electus, an operating business of IAC. Electus will retain exclusive distribution rights to all content and programming produced by the company with Electus’ International Distribution division distributing their projects internationally and aligning them with Electus’ advertising and marketing partners.
DiGa is headquartered in New York City with a production/edit center in Los Angeles.
Projects
Projects announced in development include:- a comedy format from Nick CannonNick CannonNicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon is an American actor, comedian, rapper, entrepreneur, record producer, radio, and television personality. On television, Cannon began as a teenage sketch comedian on All That before going on to host The Nick Cannon Show, Wild 'N Out, and America's Got Talent...
’s NCredible Entertainment starring Amanda DivaAmanda DivaAmanda Diva is a female rapper, actress, and former replacement of the musical group Floetry.- Personal life :...
; - a fashion series with an interactive element from Jill MartinJill MartinJill Martin is a sportscaster and television personality. She is a reporter for the New York Knicks contributing to the pregame, halftime and postgame shows. Martin is also a contributor on NBC's " Today Show", reporting on the latest fashion trends and entertainment stories...
, television personality and author of Fashion for Dummies and the upcoming I Have Nothing to Wear; - three series with Jackhole ProductionsJackhole ProductionsJackhole Productions, also credited as "Jackhole Industries", is an American production company started by Jimmy Kimmel, Daniel Kellison and Adam Carolla. It has produced several comedy shows on television...
DiSanto and Gateley continue work MTV Networks in the ongoing development of multiple series, including the upcoming scripted MTV series Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)
Teen Wolf is an American television series that currently airs on MTV, and in reruns on TeenNick. The series premiered on June 5, 2011, following the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Teen Wolf is a supernatural drama series that follows Scott McCall , a high school student and social outcast who is bitten by...
, a reinvention of the 1985 film
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf is a 1985 American fantasy comedy film released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation starring Michael J. Fox as Scott Howard, a high school student who discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself transforming into a werewolf...
.
Tony DiSanto
Prior to forming DiGa, DiSanto and Gateley were creative executives for MTV. In June 2009, DiSanto was appointed President of Programming of MTV. While there, he was responsible for the creation of the MTV reality shows Teen MomTeen Mom
Teen Mom is an American reality television series that premiered on MTV on December 8, 2009. A spin-off of 16 and Pregnant, the series chronicles the lives of four of the teenagers from the original series as they navigate their first few years of motherhood...
, Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
and 16 and Pregnant. With Gately, he was also responsible for the development of MTV's new scripted dramas including Hard Times of RJ Berger and Teen Wolf.
Liz Gateley
Gateley joined MTV in 2003 as the Vice President of Development and worked her way up to become Head of Series Development for MTV. In her first year at MTV she created the reality show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange CountyLaguna Beach: The Real Orange County
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, often referred to simply as Laguna Beach, is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from September 28, 2004 until November 16, 2006. It documents the lives of several teenagers living in Laguna Beach, an affluent seaside community located in...
and executive produced the spin-off, The Hills
The Hills
The Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found...
. She was also involved in the creation of Run’s House, America’s Best Dance Crew, 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom. In addition, Gateley developed the scripted series Hard Times of RJ Berger, and the upcoming series Teen Wolf. Prior to joining MTV, Gateley worked at Lifetime Television where she was responsible for the development of various series and specials, including Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues and class conflict. The television series aired on the Lifetime network from 2000 to 2006. It is distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series was created and produced in part by comedienne and...
, The Division
The Division
The Division is an American Lifetime Television original series about a team of women police officers in the San Francisco Police Department. The series premiered on January 7, 2001 and ended on June 28, 2004 after 88 episodes.-Synopsis:...
, Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait is a 1997 limited edition EP by Caedmon's Call, released to coincide with their major tour of 1997. It is an enhanced CD with video footage.-Track listing:# "Bus Driver" – 5:12# "April Showers" – 4:05# "Truth" – 5:53...
and Weddings of a Lifetime.
Mike Powers
Producer Mike Powers was named Creative Executive at DiGa, where he is responsible for managing production and development. Working alongside Powers, Scott Silberman serves as Executive in Charge of Production, supervising the logistics of production and development.Powers has been involved in television production and development for the past twenty years. He has been involved in development and production of such MTV series as Total Request Live
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
, Made
Made (TV series)
MTV's MADE is a self-improvement reality television series broadcast on MTV. The series follows teens who have a goal and want to be "made" into things like singers, athletes, dancers, skateboarders, etc. The teens are joined by a "Made Coach", an expert in their chosen field, who tries to help...
, Roomraiders, Boiling Points
Boiling Points
Boiling Points is a prank reality television show, much like the format used on Candid Camera. It is broadcast on MTV in the United States. In each half-hour episode, annoying situations are set up and deliberately inflicted on one or more young adults who are unaware that they are being tested...
, House, The X Effect
The X Effect
The X Effect is a relationship-based reality television show hosted by Thomas Bridegroom and Natalia Castellanos. The show began airing on MTV in June 2007 and ended in February 2009.- Show concept :...
, Maui Fever
Maui Fever
Maui Fever is a reality series, created by haole Morgan J. Freeman for MTV. Filmed on location in Maui over a three month period, the show explored the real lives of several young haole friends living in the Kaanapali area....
and Life Of Ryan
Life of Ryan
Life of Ryan is a reality show following the life of pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler. Each episode is 22 minutes long and follows Ryan, his family, and friends through the various twists and turns of life as a skater. Most episodes were filmed in and around the Sheckler household in San Clemente,...
. In 2008, Powers left MTV to work independently on such projects a College Life
College Life
College Life is a popular song, first published in 1905 and written by Hery Frantzen. Today the most well-known version is by Billy Murray, who recorded a 1906 version for Victor Records which has entered the public domain.-External links:* *...
, Sex With Mom and Dad, The Buried Life
The Buried Life
The Buried Life is a reality documentary series on MTV. The series features Duncan Penn, Jonnie Penn, Ben Nemtin and Dave Lingwood attempting to complete a list of "100 things to do before you die." The pilot episode aired on January 18, 2010, and the show was renewed for a second season in 2010....
and World Of Jenks
World of Jenks
World of Jenks is a documentary series starring Andrew Jenks. The series premiered on September 13, 2010 on MTV following 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. The show showcases the lives of inspirational young people from various locations of the United States...
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