COMPLEX NETWORKS AND INSURRECTION MEDIA ANNOUNCE SERIES ORDER FOR ‘LIBERTY CROSSING’

COMPLEX NETWORKS AND INSURRECTION MEDIA ANNOUNCE SERIES ORDER FOR

‘LIBERTY CROSSING’

HOMELAND SECURITY WORKPLACE COMEDY EXEC PRODUCED BY MASON NOVICK

LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2017 – Complex Networks has announced the series order of scripted comedy Liberty Crossing. The eight half-hour episodes will be an Insurrection production in association with MXN Entertainment and premiere later this year on go90™. Production begins in May.

Created and executive produced by Emmy nominated Daniel Radosh (The Daily Show) & Michael Harrison, executive produced by Oscar-nominated Mason Novick (Juno, 500 Days of Summer, Young Adult), Michelle Knudsen (Bad Words, Hidden), Emmy-nominated Deborah Henderson (Snow in August, The Two of Us) and directed by Todd Berger (It’s a Disaster, The Scenesters). Justin Killion and Cory Stern will executive produce for Complex Networks.

Liberty Crossing is the story of a hapless young intelligence analyst at the National Counterterrorism Center who must untangle a terror plot while navigating the office's petty backstabbing and bureaucracy -- all the while tolerating his meddling family.

“We’re excited to be working on this project because of the smartness and sophistication of the scripts,” said Novick. “Daniel and Mike have crafted a show that feels both current and politically relevant.” 

“Liberty Crossing is a witty and relevant series with an incredibly talented creative team. Having worked with MXN, Insurrection, and Todd Berger in the past it's great to be back in business with such talented individuals, and everyone here at Complex Networks is looking forward to a strong, long-term creator friendly relationship with Daniel and Michael on this series,” said Justin Killion, Head of Premium Programming & Development at Complex Networks.

“It’s an honor to be supporting such a gifted creative team on this clever show,” added Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, CEO of Insurrection Media. “And thanks to Complex Networks, this hysterical series will have a chance to surprise and delight audiences later this year.” 

Liberty Crossing is the latest Complex Networks Original Series in a growing line-up of high profile shows that also includes QB1: Beyond the Lights from Peter Berg’s Film45; Thanksgiving created by Dan Powell and Bethany Hall and starring Chris Elliott and Amy Sedaris; Embeds, from Megyn Kelly, and Michael DeLuca; Top Grier starring Hayes Grier; and Drive Share created by and starring Paul Scheer and Rob Huebell. 

About Complex

Complex Networks, formed from the acquisition of Complex Media Inc. through a joint venture by Verizon and Hearst, is a global lifestyle brand and media company and one of the most influential voices in popular cultural today. The media company generates over 500 million video views a month across its digital channels and is a top ten publisher in the U.S. when it comes to social engagement on channels like Facebook and YouTube.

Complex Networks recently launched Rated Red and Seriously.tv to distribute a growing slate of original programming on go90.  Through its vertical brands including Complex, Collider, First We Feast, Pigeons and Planes, Ride and more, it’s at the center of music, art, street style, action sports, and entertainment reaching the coveted 18-24-year-old male audience. Last year the company hosted the successful ComplexCon in Long Beach attracting top brands and over 20,000 attendees to the two-day cultural festival.

About Insurrection Media, Inc.

Insurrection Media is an independent talent-friendly digital TV studio developing and producing high quality scripted shows for over-the-top video platforms as well as broadcast and cable networks internationally.  Insurrection has a multi-year SciFi production partnership with “The Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman and David Alpert of Skybound Entertainment. The company has a strategic relationship with HarperCollins where key books in SciFi, Drama, and Comedy are optioned and developed into digital video and linear television series. Insurrection Media is headquartered in Los Angeles.