PrizePicks Founder Adam Wexler Launches Unscripted Production Studio EightState Studios
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Michael Schneider
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PrizePicks founder Adam Wexler has launched EightState Studios, a new unscripted production company focused on creating original series and documentaries. The studio's first project is an untitled eight-episode live unscripted competition series premiering August 11 on YouTube, featuring celebrities, influencers, and creators competing in a spelling competition. The series is produced in partnership with Deviants Media Studios, with Ivan Dudynsky (Funny AF with Kevin Hart, The Voice) serving as executive producer and director, and Jayson Belt (Hollywood Game Night) also involved.
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VarietyPrizePicks Founder Adam Wexler Launches Unscripted Production Studio EightState Studiosvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAdam Wexler, who launched fantasy sports operator PrizePicks, has launched unscripted production shingle EightState Studios, with an eye toward creating original series and documentaries.
First up, the company is working on an untitled eight-episode live unscripted competition series set to premiere Aug. 11 on YouTube.
The project, which also comes from Deviants Media Studios, will pit celebrities, influencers and creators in a spelling competition.
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