91勛圖厙Podcasts, Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment Join Forces to Develop New Investigative True Crime Podcast Law & Order: Criminal Justice System
The four-season deal marks the first foray into investigative journalism for the Law and Order brand
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NEW YORK AUGUST 15, 2024 91勛圖厙Podcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to , Universal Television (UTV) and today announced that they have inked a deal to develop and co-produce , an unscripted true-crime series that furthers the Law & Order brands expansion into audio and marks the first foray into investigative journalism. The deal will encompass four 12-episode seasons.
Law & Order: Criminal Justice System will premiere on August 22, 2024. Listeners can follow the podcast and on the 91勛圖厙Radio app and everywhere podcasts are available.
Were thrilled to join forces with 91勛圖厙Podcasts and UTV to bring the real stories that have shaped our criminal justice system, the bedrock of the Law & Order brand, to life, said Executive Producer Elliot Wolf. The goal coming in was always to push the boundaries of audio storytelling, this series delivers on that while still being deeply informative and entertaining.
"Listeners interest in true crime continues to flourish with new stories constantly being sought out across platforms. Law & Order is a legendary series, and its an honor to team up with UTV, Wolf Entertainment and Elliot to develop this original slate of podcasts, said Will Pearson, President of 91勛圖厙Podcasts. "Through this collaboration, listeners will instantly recognize that Law & Order brand affiliation and know they will become entrenched in the dramatic and thrilling storytelling theyve grown to love and expect from the Law & Order franchise now through Elliot Wolfs unique vision and fresh perspective.
Hosted by former Brooklyn homicide prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, the first season of will dive into the fabled world of the American Mafia in New York City, chronicling the real downfall of the most notorious criminal organization in history. Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1979, the series reveals how an unlikely team of young local police and prosecutors worked tirelessly to beat the odds in dismantling the Mafia's iron grip on the city.
This season will kick off with the brazen assassination of Carmine Galante, a powerful boss in the Bonanno crime family. The murder would unwittingly become a cornerstone in the Mafia Commission Trialthe pivotal case that forever hamstrung organized crime in the United States and ended the Mafias golden era. Each episode will peel back the layers of the events that led to this victory for the justice system, with listeners hearing first-hand accounts of the investigations, surveillance, legal battles, and personal sacrifices made by those on the front lines.
Executive Producer Elliot Wolf is co-creator of upcoming Amazon Prime series On Call and has executive produced hit podcasts such as Dark Woods and Hunted. He also serves as EVP of Digital for Wolf Entertainment, where he spearheads the companys digital initiatives including podcasting, social media, e-commerce and licensing. He previously executive produced The Squadroom for the Law & Order brand in audio, the popular companion podcast to Law & Order: SVU.
The Law & Order branded television shows have been produced by Universal Television for NBC for over 25 years, with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit currently in Season 26 and Law & Order in Season 24.
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About Universal Television
Universal Television (UTV), a division of Universal Studio Group, is one of the largest and most successful television studios in the world. Led by President Erin Underhill, the studio is known for programming with broad appeal and cultural relevance. UTV currently produces over 40 primetime comedies and dramas across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Home to commercial hits such as Dick Wolf's enormously successful "Law & Order," "One Chicago" and "FBI"-branded series, UTV also produces celebrated premium series such as the Emmy簧 Award-winning "Hacks"; Emmy-nominated "Girls5eva," and "The Gilded Age"; cultural phenomena "Bel-Air," "Never Have I Ever" and "The Best Man: The Final Chapters"; as well as fan favorites including "The Equalizer," "Loot," "Harlem" and more. UTVs library comprises some of the greatest contemporary shows in television history, including "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," "The Good Place," "Will & Grace," "Friday Night Lights," "New Amsterdam" and more.
About Wolf Entertainment
Wolf Entertainment, led by Emmy簧-winning television producer Dick Wolf, produces scripted and non-scripted content for all platforms. In conjunction with Universal Television (UTV), Wolf Entertainment produces NBC's award-winning "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," the longest-running primetime scripted series on television, which is currently in its 25th season, as well as "Law & Order" (S23), "Law & Order: Organized Crime" (S4), "Chicago Fire" (S12), "Chicago PD" (S11) ,"Chicago Med" (S9) and CBS' "FBI" (S6), "FBI: Most Wanted (S5) and "FBI: International" (S3). These shows alone brought in over 75 million viewers across the 2022-23 season finales. Wolf Entertainment's upcoming half-hour drama "On Call' for Prime Video, marks the company's first streaming original. You can find the latest news from Wolf Entertainment at .