Amazon Signs Producer Bryan Cogman to Development Deal

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Bryan Cogman

Bryan Cogman

Amazon Studios has signed Game Of Thrones producer/writer Bryan Cogman to an exclusive development deal, the company said Friday.

Cogman, who has served as a co-executive producer for HBO’s Emmy-winning fantasy/drama series, will work exclusively with the Amazon Studios team to create original TV series for the Amazon Prime Video streaming service, said Amazon.

“We’re proud to be in business with Bryan, who has written some of the most memorable and exhilarating television in recent history,” said Albert Cheng, co-head television, Amazon Studios in a statement. “His storytelling prowess is undeniable, and we cannot wait to introduce his voice to our Prime Video audience.”

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.