UCP, a division of NBCUniversal Content Studios, inks a multi-year first-look deal with iHeartMedia to have a first right at adapting iHeartRadio Original podcasts for television. As part of the deal, the studio's new podcast platform, UCP Audio, will also have the option to develop and co-produce original podcast series with the iHeartPodcast Network.
iHeartRadio joins UCP's roster of first-look deals, which include recently announced deals with Gary Dauberman, as well as John Carpenter, Emmy Rossum ("Angelyne") and Steve Piet & Erik Crary, among others. UCP also has overall deals with Sera Gamble ("The Magicians"), Nick Antosca ("The Act," "Brand New Cherry Flavor"), Sam Esmail ("Mr. Robot," "Homecoming") and Patrick Macmanus ("Dr. Death").
