Kaling International
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Production company |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Mindy Kaling |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Key people | |
| Owner | Mindy Kaling |
Number of employees | 4 (2022)[1] |
| Website | kalinginternational |
Kaling International, Inc. is an American film and television production company founded by Mindy Kaling. It is known for producing the television series The Mindy Project (2012–2017), Never Have I Ever (2020–2023), The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021–present), and Velma (2023–2024).
History
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The production company was founded by American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer Mindy Kaling in 2012.[1] Since June 2020, the company had been headquartered inside the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank, California.[2] As of March 2022, the company employees four people, Kaling, Kaling's producing partner and company president Jessica Kumai Scott, and their two assistants.[1]
In February 2019, the company entered a six-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group, worth an estimated US$8.5 million a year.[3] In October 2019, Jessica Kumai Scott joined the company as president. Before joining the company, Scott was previously director of content development at Hulu.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2017 | The Mindy Project | FOX, Hulu | with Open 4 Business Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Universal Television | [5] |
| 2018 | Champions | NBC | with Charlie Grandy Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Universal Television | [6] |
| 2019 | Four Weddings and a Funeral | Hulu | with Philoment Media, 3 Arts Entertainment, MGM Television, and Universal Television | [7] |
| 2020–2023 | Never Have I Ever | Netflix | with Original Langster, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Universal Television | [8] |
| 2021–present | The Sex Lives of College Girls | HBO Max | with 3 Arts Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television | [9] |
| 2023–2024 | Velma | HBO Max | with Charlie Grandy Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation | [10] |
Upcoming
[edit]- Running Point (2025; with Warner Bros. Television Studios)[11]
In development
[edit]- Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice For Murderers (with Harpo Films and Warner Bros. Television Studios)[12]
- House of Kyle (with 3 Arts Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television Studios)[13]
- Murray Hill (with 3 Arts Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television Studios)[14]
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Gross (worldwide) |
Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Late Night | Nisha Ganatra | $22.4 million | with FilmNation Entertainment, 30West, Imperative Entertainment, and 3 Arts Entertainment | [15] |
| 2022 | To Kill a Tiger | Nisha Pahuja | — | with National Film Board of Canada, Notice Pictures, AC Films Inc, Minor Realm, ShivHans Pictures, Equality Now, and Surgo Foundation | [16] |
In development
[edit]- Untitled Mindy Kaling Animated Comedy (with Paramount Animation)[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Dockterman, Eliana (March 30, 2022). "TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2022: Kaling International". TIME. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ Christie, Victoria (June 11, 2020). "Mindy Kaling's New Office Is A Pastel & Pattern Paradise". House & Home. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 21, 2019). "Mindy Kaling Inks Big Overall Deal At Warner Bros. TV Group, Leaving Longtime NBCU Home". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (October 10, 2019). "Hulu's Jessica Kumai Scott Joins Mindy Kaling's Company as President (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Goodman, Tim (September 18, 2012). "The Mindy Project". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (May 13, 2017). "NBC Orders 'Champions' From Mindy Kaling, Charlie Grandy to Series". Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 2, 2018). "Hulu Picks Up Mindy Kaling's 'Four Weddings And A Funeral', Ramy Youssef Comedy To Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (March 19, 2020). "'Never Have I Ever' Netflix Series From Mindy Kaling Releases First-Look Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (October 14, 2020). "'The Sex Lives Of College Girls': Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Renée Rapp, Alyah Chanelle Scott To Lead HBO Max Comedy Series From Mindy Kaling". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Porter, Rick (October 6, 2022). "Mindy Kaling's 'Velma' HBO Max Series Assembles Its Scooby Gang". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 15, 2024). "Mindy Kaling's Netflix Comedy Series Unveils First Photos Of Kate Hudson As Pro Basketball Team President". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Campione, Katie (April 10, 2023). "Mindy Kaling & Oprah Winfrey's Harpo To Develop Series Adaptation Of 'Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice For Murderers' With Warner Bros TV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (February 13, 2023). ""Hard Funny": Channing Dungey Breaks Down Warner Bros TV's Comedy Business As Studio Sets Up Amazon Projects From Mindy Kaling & 'Hacks' Duo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 4, 2024). "Hulu Nabs Mindy Kaling Ensemble Comedy 'Murray Hill' With Major Commitment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 28, 2016). "Mindy Kaling, Emma Thompson to Star in Late-Night Talk Show Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 14, 2023). "Dev Patel & Mindy Kaling Board 'To Kill A Tiger' Documentary From Filmmaker Nisha Pahuja As EPs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 4, 2024). "Mindy Kaling Producing Untitled Animated Pic For Paramount Animation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 14, 2024.