Muse Entertainment Inks First-Look Deal with Michael Kronish

Muse Entertainment has signed an exclusive first-look deal with former VICE Media Group Executive VP Michael Kronish (Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond, RISE, Dark Side of the Ring).

Kronish will work closely with Muse’s development teams in Montreal, Toronto and Los Angeles to develop and produce factual programming across all genres. Previously, he helped launch the VICE TV network and ran the studio in Canada, earning credits for Cyberwar, FUBAR, Nirvanna the Band the Show and many more.

Prior to his role at VICE, Kronish headed the international television studio at Zone3 and also worked at Galafilm, where he developed and produced numerous programs, including Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within. He also served as producer for Jim Carrey: This Light Never Goes Out and executive producer for Xavier Dolan’s Max & Mathias.

Jonas Prupas, VP of factual, said: “With Muse’s recent successes in the premium factual space, we’re looking to grow even further with Michael Kronish. With his 20 years of experience in the genre, as well as his extensive international network with key talent, Michael is the ideal partner to help Muse achieve its goals.”

Kronish commented: “I’m thrilled at the opportunity to make films and television programs with Muse and feel very fortunate to work with an extraordinary team of like-minded storytellers.”