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Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Signs Vertical Series Deal with Fox Entertainment
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 05:03 AM
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Comedian Kevin Hart’s production company Hartbeat has entered into a vertical series agreement with Fox Entertainment, according to IMDb.
Kevin Hart’s production outfit Hartbeat announced a new partnership with Fox Entertainment to develop vertical‑format series. The agreement, reported by IMDb, marks the first such collaboration between the comedian’s company and the studio.
The deal focuses on creating content designed for short‑form, mobile‑first viewing, a format that has grown in popularity on platforms such as YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. By leveraging Hartbeat’s comedic brand and Fox’s distribution reach, the two entities aim to produce series that can be consumed in bite‑size episodes.
Industry observers note that the partnership reflects a broader shift toward vertically oriented programming, which caters to audiences increasingly accessing video on smartphones. The collaboration could expand Hartbeat’s portfolio beyond traditional comedy specials and film projects.
The deal focuses on creating content designed for short‑form, mobile‑first viewing, a format that has grown in popularity on platforms such as YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. By leveraging Hartbeat’s comedic brand and Fox’s distribution reach, the two entities aim to produce series that can be consumed in bite‑size episodes.
Industry observers note that the partnership reflects a broader shift toward vertically oriented programming, which caters to audiences increasingly accessing video on smartphones. The collaboration could expand Hartbeat’s portfolio beyond traditional comedy specials and film projects.