U sets prod'n pact with P Passe, Manley

dePasseJonesUniversal Pictures have signed a 3-year production pact with Suzanne p Passe and Madison Manley in addition to their P Passe Manley Entertainment banner. P Passe and Manley are presently developing a wide slate of material, plus a pic turning around Dr. Martin Luther King's existence, together with Steven Spielberg at DreamWorks. "Suzanne and Madison are trailblazing producers who've great respect in multiple divisions in the entertainment industry," mentioned Universal chairman Adam Fogelson and co-chairman Donna Langley. "We are fortunate to make use of such respected partners and anticipate their approaching projects while using studio." P Passe is much better known one of the professional producers round the TV miniseries "Lonesome Dove." Manley was Boss and founding father from the media and IP certification company IPM. "We are excited and honored to offer the opportunity to operate carefully while using greatly gifted team of professionals at Universal to produce films in many genres," mentioned p Passe and Manley in the statement. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com