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FOX Entertainment Studios has signed a first-look deal with writer, actor and creator River Gallo (Ponyboi<\/em>) to develop scripted television and motion picture projects.<\/p>\n

Gallo is the star, writer and creator of Ponyboi<\/em>, the inaugural feature film produced under FOX Entertainment Studios\u2019 new independent film label Tideline. The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and was selected for the narrative feature competition and received a grand jury prize nomination.<\/p>\n

\u201cRiver is a fearless storyteller with a singular voice and a powerful point of view,\u201d said Hannah Pillemer, head of scripted, at FOX Entertainment Studios. \u201cFrom the moment we began working together on Ponyboi<\/em>, it was clear that River brings originality, emotional depth and creative ambition to everything they do. We\u2019re excited to continue building together and to support River as they create new work for television and film.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m grateful to continue my creative relationship with FOX Entertainment Studios,\u201d said Gallo. \u201cPonyboi<\/em> was a deeply personal project, and the trust and support I found at FOX made it possible to tell that story without compromise. I\u2019m excited to expand our collaboration and to keep creating bold, unexpected work together.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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