The sibling duo, known for their work as writers, producers, and animators of the hit web series ‘Game of Zones,’ and creators of the upcoming FOX comedy ‘Universal Basic Guys,’ will focus on developing animated series across streaming, cable, and network.
Sony Pictures Television has signed an overall deal with writer, producer, and animator team Adam and Craig Malamut. The brothers will focus on developing animated series across streaming, cable, and network.
“Sony has been an incredible partner, and we're thrilled to officially join the family,” said Adam and Craig Malamut. “From the beginning, they've supported our vision and encouraged us to stay true to our creative voice. We're so grateful for the opportunity to join such a legendary studio and look forward to continuing our partnership.”
Currently, Adam and Craig are the creators and executive producers for the FOX series Universal Basic Guys. The series will premiere as a special market screening at the world-renowned Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 12.
Universal Basic Guys centers on two brothers, Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed.
Adam and Craig also recently created and produced the Sports Emmy-nominated hit web series Game of Zones for Bleacher Reporter. At Bleacher Report, they helped grow the animation department from just the two of them into a full, in-house animation studio, where they produced and starred in other hit animated series, including The Champions and Gridiron Heights, as well as creating The Sports Gods and viral one-off hits like Superteam: A Warriors Musical and Let It Tank.
“As a massive fan of Adam and Craig’s work on Game of Zones, I knew we had to work together on their next project,” said Frank Ochoa, Vice President of Adult Animation, Sony Pictures Television. “Their creativity, passion, and talent are unmatched in the animation space, and they have put all of that into Universal Basic Guys. We are so excited to have The Malamuts call Sony home as we continue building on our animated comedy slate.”
Source: Sony Pictures Television
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