Kaling International

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Kaling International, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryProduction company
Founded2012; 12 years ago (2012)
FounderMindy Kaling
Headquarters,
U.S.
Key people
OwnerMindy Kaling
Number of employees
4 (2022)[1]
Websitekalinginternational.com

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–present).

History[edit]

The company's founder Mindy Kaling in 2013

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–present Velma HBO Max with Charlie Grandy Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation [10]

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 [11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Dockterman, Eliana (March 30, 2022). "TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2022: Kaling International". TIME. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  2. ^ Christie, Victoria (June 11, 2020). "Mindy Kaling's New Office Is A Pastel & Pattern Paradise". House & Home. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 10, 2019). "Hulu's Jessica Kumai Scott Joins Mindy Kaling's Company as President (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Goodman, Tim (September 18, 2012). "The Mindy Project". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  6. ^ Otterson, Joe (May 13, 2017). "NBC Orders 'Champions' From Mindy Kaling, Charlie Grandy to Series". Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Haring, Bruce (March 19, 2020). "'Never Have I Ever' Netflix Series From Mindy Kaling Releases First-Look Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Porter, Rick (October 6, 2022). "Mindy Kaling's 'Velma' HBO Max Series Assembles Its Scooby Gang". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  11. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 28, 2016). "Mindy Kaling, Emma Thompson to Star in Late-Night Talk Show Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2023.

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