HBO Signs Mike Myers To Deal

By R. Thomas Umstead
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HBO has reached a two-year deal with comedian Mike Myers, the network said Wednesday.

The deal includes TV exclusivity and runs on projects created by Myers, although no content was revealed as part of the agreement. Myers, known mostly for movies such as Wayne’s World as well as the Shrek and Austin Powers movie franchises, recently made his directorial debut with Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon, which chronicles the life of talent manager Shep Gordon.

“Mike Myers is one of the great comedy minds of this or any other era,” said Michael Lombardo, president of HBO programming in a statement.  “The opportunity to collaborate with a talent of his stature is tremendously exciting.”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.