iHeartMedia, Blumhouse Television and Realm Announce New Original Horror Podcast Series, “Dream Sequence”

 

Premiering August 5, “Dream Sequence” will center around two estranged sisters, a machine that records dreams and the nightmare that brings them back together

The new podcast is the fourth scripted series in a previously announced slate of co-produced podcasts by iHeartMedia and Blumhouse Television

Listen to the trailer now HERE

NEW YORK— July 29, 2024 – Today, iHeartPodcasts, Blumhouse Television and Realm, an industry-leading podcast studio and one of the world's fastest-growing independent podcast networks, announced a new scripted horror podcast series, “Dream Sequence,” which will tell the story of two estranged sisters and the nightmare that brings them back together. The show will join an ongoing slate of co-produced podcasts by iHeartPodcasts and Blumhouse Television. New episodes will be available every Monday beginning August 5. Listeners can hear the official trailer now, here.

“Our slate of scripted shows with Blumhouse TV has captivated listeners and we’re excited to continue this journey with the introduction of ‘Dream Sequence,’” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “The new series will explore the realm of dreams and offer a chilling exploration of the darkest corners of the mind.”

“Dream Sequence” will tell the story of two sisters and the nightmare that brings them back together. Kay Craft hasn’t spoken to her sister Sadie since the tragedy that tore them apart seven years ago. But now Sadie’s resurfaced with her new invention, a machine that can record nightmares, and a new theory – that something’s alive within them. Whatever it is, Kay will have to confront it to survive.

“It has been a joy to extend our track record of producing high-quality and immersive content for partners while also contributing to Blumhouse's run of horror hits with iHeartMedia,” said Molly Barton, CEO and Co-Founder of Realm. “We’re excited to join them in introducing the world to Andrew’s visionary, horrifying new take on the dream dimension.”

“Dream Sequence” was created by Andrew Robinson. Executive producing for Realm are Molly Barton, John Brooks, Marci Wiseman, and Dave Beazley; Alex Williams and Trevor Young for iHeartPodcasts; Chris Dickie and Noah Feinberg for Blumhouse Television.

Dream Sequence” will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.
 

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About Blumhouse

Blumhouse is the driving force in horror, producing over 200 movies and television series with theatrical grosses of almost $6 billion in global box office. Blumhouse is home to the highest number of ongoing franchises of any studio, including Halloween, The Purge, The Black Phone, Paranormal Activity, The Exorcist, Insidious, M3GAN, and Five Nights at Freddy's, along with iconic films from cinematic visionaries including Jordan Peele's Get Out, Damien Chazelle's Whiplash and Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman. In January 2024, Blumhouse merged with James Wan’s Atomic Monster, which has produced its own successful film franchises including The Conjuring, Aquaman, Annabelle, The Nun and Saw.

In addition to film, Blumhouse produces provocative scripted and unscripted television series and documentaries, including the upcoming original series The Sticky, produced by Jamie Lee Curtis for Prime Video; The Bondsman, starring Kevin Bacon and from creator Grainger David and showrunner Erik Oleson, also for Prime Video; Worst Roommate Ever, and Worst Ex Ever for Netflix, which established Blumhouse Television’s first franchise, and The Jinx for HBO. The company also recently launched a games division.

Blumhouse was honored by Fast Company as one of its Most Innovative Companies in 2024 and one of its Brands That Matter in 2023. In addition, Jason Blum was named to the Annenberg Initiative’s first-ever Inclusion List as one of the Top Inclusive Producers from 2019-2022, with three films appearing on the list of Top 100 Most Inclusive Films. The company is investing in its brand development and connection with audiences through its consistent presence at Universal Studios’ annual Halloween Horror Nights, its first Halfway to Halloween Film Festival with AMC and its upcoming transformation of an exhibit space at the iconic Stanley Hotel from The Shining.

About Realm

Led by former book publishing executive Molly Barton, Realm is an industry-leading studio and global podcast network with over 10 million monthly downloads. Realm partners with top-tier talent and entertainment companies including Netflix, Warner Bros, DC, IGN, Blumhouse, AMC Networks, Marvel, iHeart and Spotify to develop, produce, distribute, and monetize immersive audio series that deeply engage audiences.

Realm has brought more top-charting fiction shows to audiences than any competitor with eight shows hitting #1 on Apple Podcasts. Realm’s podcasts have been nominated for and won numerous awards, including Audies, Ambies, Webbys, Signal Awards, and iHeart Podcast Awards. Realm Originals have been translated into 12 languages and eight Realm Originals are in development for Film/TV. The company recently expanded its footprint into the kids’ audio sector and unscripted fare with the acquisitions of two category leaders, Pinna and Lipstick & Vinyl, respectively.

Notable titles include the #1 Spotify podcast Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind starring Christina Ricci and Billy Magnussen, The Flash: Escape The Midnight Circus starring Max Greenfield, and fan favorites Outliers voiced By Rory Culkin, If I Go Missing The Witches Did It starring Oscar-Nominated Actress Gabourey Sidibe; Orphan Black: The Next Chapter and Power Trip starring Emmy-Winner Tatiana Maslany; Marigold Breach starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and Echo Park starring Harry Shum Jr. Follow Realm on Twitter and Instagram.

 

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.

With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company’s live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry’s largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.

The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company’s fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company’s digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.

The company’s Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.

Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.