3 Arts Entertainment

3 Arts Entertainment is an American production company and talent management agency founded in 1991 by Erwin Stoff, Michael Rotenberg and Howard Klein.[1]

3 Arts Entertainment
Company typeSubsidiary
Founded1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Founders
Headquarters,
U.S.
Key people
  • Erwin Stoff
  • Michael Rotenberg
  • Howard Klein
ParentLionsgate (majority stake)
Websitewww.3arts.com

The company has gone on to produce TV shows such as King of the Hill, The Office, Everybody Hates Chris, Parks and Recreation, The Mindy Project, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, American Vandal as well as produce films Edge of Tomorrow, Unbroken and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.[2] The first movie the company produced was the National Lampoon movie Loaded Weapon 1, which was released on February 5, 1993.

The company subsequently set up a deal with 20th Century Fox in 1993.[3] In 1996, 3 Arts made an alliance with CBS and Sony Pictures to launch 3 Arts Television which was dissolved by the end of the following year when it failed to produce any primetime TV projects for the network.[4] In 1999, 3 Arts Television was relaunched by NBC Studios executive David Bartis with a pact at Fox.[5]

Erwin Stoff founded the company with Michael Rotenberg and Howard Klein, who are all producers and talent managers. Managers Dave Becky, David Miner, Molly Madden and Nick Frenkel work at 3 Arts.[2][6] In 2003, 3 Arts received a television deal at 20th Century Fox Television.[7] In May 2018, Lionsgate acquired a majority stake in the company.[1][2]

Controversy

On November 13, 2017, The Hollywood Reporter published that Pamela Adlon had fired Dave Becky after he was accused by five women of sexual misconduct in a publication by The New York Times.[8] In a publication by the Times, comedians Julia Wolov and Dana Min Goodman accused David Becky of informing them through their managers not to speak about their experience of Louis C.K. exposing himself and masturbating in front of them after a show in 2002.[9][10]

On June 23, 2020, following multiple sexual accusations, 3 Arts Entertainment ended their partnership with Chris D’Elia.[11][12]

Films produced

TV shows produced

1990s

TitleCreatorNetworkOriginal runningNotes
Down the ShoreAlan KirschenbaumFox1992–1993with Caravan Entertainment and HBO Independent Productions
Daddy DearestBilly Van Zandt
Jane Milmore
1993with Van Zandt/Milmore Productions and HBO Independent Productions
Beavis and Butt-HeadMike JudgeMTV/Paramount+1993–1997; 2011; 2022–presentwith MTV Entertainment Studios, Judgemental Films, J. J. Sedelmaier Productions, Inc., Ternion Pictures (season 8), MTV Animation (seasons 1–8), Film Roman (season 8) and Titmouse, Inc. (season 9–)
King of the HillMike Judge
Greg Daniels
Fox1997–2010with Judgemental Films, Film Roman, Deedle-Dee Productions, 20th Television, and 20th Television Animation
PaulyStan Zimmerman
James Berg
1997with Zimmerman/Berg Productions, 20th Century Fox Television and Landing Patch Productions

2000s

TitleCreatorNetworkOriginal runningNotes
The Mind of the Married ManMike BinderHBO2001-2002with Comedy Arts Studios, Sunlight Productions and HBO Entertainment
CarnivàleDaniel Knauf2003–2005
American CandidateR. J. CutlerShowtime2004with Actual Reality Pictures
The OfficeGreg Daniels
Ricky Gervais
Stephen Merchant
NBC2005–2013Uncredited
with Deedle-Dee Productions, Shine America and Universal Television
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaRob McElhenneyFX/FXX2005–presentwith RCG Productions and FX Productions
Everybody Hates ChrisChris Rock
Ali LeRoi
UPN/The CW2005–2009with CR Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Network Television, CBS Paramount Network Television
The Chelsea Handler ShowE!2006
Lucky LouieLouis C.K.HBOwith Circus King, Snowpants Productions, and HBO Entertainment
Human GiantAziz Ansari
Rob Huebel
Paul Scheer
Jason Woliner
MTV2007–2008
The Starter WifeGigi LevangieUSA Network2007with Haypop Productions and McGibbon-Parriott Productions
CarpoolersBruce McCullochABC2007–2008with T.R.O.N.T., DreamWorks Television, and ABC Studios
The Starter WifeJosann McGibbon
Sara Parriott
USA Network2008with McGibbon-Parriott Productions and Universal Cable Productions
D. L. Hughley Breaks the NewsCNN2008–2009
Parks and RecreationGreg Daniels
Michael Schur
NBC2009–2015with Open 4 Business Productions, Deedle-Dee Productions, Fremulon, and Universal Television
The Goode FamilyMike Judge
John Altschuler
Dave Krinsky
ABC2009with Ternion Pictures, and Media Rights Capital
ManeaterLifetimewith Sony Pictures Television
KingsMichael GreenNBCwith J.A. Green Construction Corp., and Universal Media Studios
Bored to DeathJonathan AmesHBO2009–2011with Dakota Pictures, Fair Harbor Productions, and HBO Entertainment

2010s

TitleNetworkOriginal runningNotes
LouieFX2010–2015with Pig Newton, Inc. and FX Productions
Mario Lopez: Saved by the BabyVH12010–2011with 51 Minds Entertainment
Living LoadedFX2012Never picked up to series
The Mindy ProjectFox2012–2017with Universal Television, Kaling International and Open 4 Business Productions
Real Husbands of HollywoodBET2013–2016
Zach Stone Is Gonna Be FamousMTV2013
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox
NBC
2013–2021with Universal Television, Fremulon and Dr. Goor Productions
Witches of East EndLifetime2013–2014with Curly Girly Productions and Fox 21
Broad CityComedy Central2014–2019with Paper Kite Productions, Jax Media and Comedy Partners
Saint GeorgeFX2014with Lionsgate Television, Wind Dancer Films and Travieso Productions
Friends of the PeopleTruTV2014–2015with C-Moose Productions and Marobru Productions
Difficult PeopleHulu2015–2017
Silicon ValleyHBO2014–2019with HBO Entertainment, Judgmental Films, Altschuler Krinsky Works and Alec Berg Inc.
MulaneyFox2014–2015with Universal Television, Broadway Video and Jurny Mulurny Television
Jessica JonesNetflix2015–2019uncredited
with Marvel Television, ABC Studios and Tall Girls Productions
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt2015–2020with Universal Television, Little Stranger and Bevel Gears
IdiotsitterComedy Central2015–2017with Comedy Partners
Barely FamousVH12015–2016with Good Clean Fun
Why? with Hannibal BuressComedy Central2015with Comedy Partners
Mr. RobinsonNBCwith Cullen Bros. Television and Universal Television
Master of NoneNetflix2015–2021with Universal Television, Alan Yang Pictures, Oh Brudder Productions and Fremulon
BasketsFX2016–2019Produced on Season 1–2 with FXP, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Pig Newton, Inc. (seasons 1–2) and Billios
Those Who Can'tTruTV2016–2019
Comedy Knockout2016–2018
Stan Against EvilIFCwith RadicalMedia
LopezTV Land2016–2017with Dakota Pictures, Travieso Productions and Altschuler Krinsky Works
Better ThingsFX2016–2017Produced on Season 1–2 with FXP, Pig Newton, Inc. (seasons 1–2) and Slam Book, Inc.
InsecureHBO2016–2021with HBO Entertainment, Hoorae Media and Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment
The Good PlaceNBC2016–2020with Fremulon and Universal Television
Man with a PlanCBSwith Double Double Bonus Entertainment and CBS Television Studios
The MickFox2017–2018with BingBangBoom Productions and 20th Century Fox Television
Great NewsNBCwith Universal Television, Little Stranger, Bevel Gears and Big Wig Productions
Marlonwith Universal Television, Bicycle Path Productions and Baby Way Productions
GhostedFoxwith 20th Century Fox Television, Crowley Etten Productions, Afternoonnap, Additional Dialogue, TYPO Inc. and Gettin' Rad Productions
American VandalNetflixwith CBS Television Studios, Woodhead Entertainment, One Man Canoe and Funny or Die
The Comedy Get DownBET2017
The ResidentFox2018–presentwith Fuqua Films, Nickels Productions, Up Island Films and 20th Television
ChampionsNBC2018with Universal Television, Kaling International and Charlie Grandy Productions
Happy TogetherCBS2018–2019with CBS Television Studios, Fulwell 73, The Gary Breakfast Corporation and Page Entertainment
The Cool KidsFoxwith 20th Century Fox Television, FX Productions, RCG Productions, Enrico Pallazzo and Nest Egg Productions
Making ItNBC2018–2021with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Paper Kite Productions
ForeverAmazon Video2018
Russian DollNetflix2019–presentwith Universal Television, Paper Kite Productions, Jax Media, Avenue A and Shoot to Midnight
Tacoma FDTruTV
A Black Lady Sketch ShowHBOwith HBO Entertainment, For Better or Words Inc., Hoorae Media and Jax Media
Abby'sNBC2019with Universal Television, Fremulon and Waila Inc. Productions
Four Weddings and a FuneralHuluwith MGM Television, Universal Television, Kaling International and Philoment Media
SunnysideNBC/NBC app/NBC.comwith Universal Television, Fremulon and Panther Co.

2020s

TitleNetworkOriginal runningNotes
Mythic QuestApple TV+2020–presentwith RCG Productions, Ubisoft Film & Television and Lionsgate Television
DuncanvilleFox2020–2022Uncredited
with Bento Box Entertainment, Paper Kite Productions, Scullys, Universal Television, Fox Entertainment and 20th Television Animation
UploadAmazon Prime Video2020–presentwith Amazon Studios, Baral Waley Productions and Reunion Pacific Entertainment
Never Have I EverNetflixwith Universal Television, Kaling International and Original Langster
Space Force2020–2022with Deedle-Dee Productions and Film Flam
The FugitiveQuibi2020with Thunder Road Films, Blackjack Films and Warner Bros. Television
The DuchessNetflixwith Clerkenwell Films
Mr. MayorNBC2021–2022with Little Stranger, Bevel Gears and Universal Television
Rutherford FallsPeacockwith Fremulon, Pacific Electric Picture Company, and Universal Television[14]
Girls5evaPeacock/Netflix2021–presentwith Little Stranger, Bevel Gears, Scardino & Sons and Universal Television
HacksHBO Maxwith Fremulon, Paulilu, First Thought Productions and Universal Television
Q-ForceNetflix2021with Fremulon, Hazy Mills Productions, Titmouse, Inc. and Universal Television
Ordinary JoeNBC2021–2022with Friend & Lerner Productions, 6th & Idaho, Universal Television and 20th Television
The Sex Lives of College GirlsHBO Max2021–presentwith Kaling International and Warner Bros. Television
Baking ItPeacock2021with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Paper Kite Productions
PlayersParamount+2022–presentwith CBS Studios, Riot Games, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Funny or Die[15]
LootApple TV+with Alan Yang Pictures, Normal Sauce, Animal Pictures, and Universal Television
101 Places to Party Before You DieTruTVwith Shed Media, High & Mighty Productions, Close Wolf, Inc. and Artists First
SprungAmazon Freeveewith Amigos de Garcia Productions, Picrow and Amazon Studios
Welcome to WrexhamFXwith Boardwalk Pictures, DN2 Productions, Maximum Effort, FX Productions and RCG Productions
Lopez vs LopezNBCwith Mi Vida Loba, Mohawk Productions, Travieso Productions and Universal Television
Will TrentABC2023–presentwith Selfish Mermaid and 20th Television
VelmaHBO Maxwith Charlie Grandy Productions, Kaling International and Warner Bros. Animation[16]
MulliganNetflixwith Little Stranger, Bevel Gears, Means End Productions, Bento Box Entertainment and Universal Television
High DesertApple TV+with Apple Studios, Red Hour Films, Delirious Media, Spoon Productions, My Fist Productions, Radish Pictures and Ook Eik Productions
PrimoAmazon Freevee[17]with Universal Television, Amazon Studios and Fremulon
Project Greenlight: A New GenerationMaxwith Hoorae Media, Miramax Television and Alfred Street Industries
Blue Eye SamuraiNetflixwith Netflix Animation, Blue Spirit and J.A. Green Construction Corporation[18]
ManhuntApple TV+2024with POV Entertainment, Dovetale Productions, Monarch Pictures, Walden Media, Lionsgate Television and Apple Studios
ExpectingPeacockTBAwith Kaling International and Warner Bros. Television[19]
Everybody Still Hates ChrisParamount+ / Comedy Centralwith CR Enterprises, Inc., CBS Studios and MTV Entertainment Studios[20]
The Hunting WivesStarzwith Lionsgate Television[21]

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