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'''Jeremy Danial Boreing''' (born February 5, 1979) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and political commentator. He |
'''Jeremy Danial Boreing''' (born February 5, 1979) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and political commentator. He is a founder, contributor, and co-chief executive officer at the conservative news and opinion website ''[[The Daily Wire]]''.<ref name="vf">{{cite web |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/12/how-hollywood-invented-ben-shapiro |title='Let's Make You Famous': How Hollywood Invented Ben Shapiro |author=Nguyen, Tina |work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] |date=December 9, 2018 |accessdate=December 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220214130/https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/12/how-hollywood-invented-ben-shapiro |archive-date=December 20, 2018 |url-status=live }} </ref> |
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Boreing previously was a member of Coattails Entertainment, a production company, with Kurt Schemper, [[Joel David Moore]], and [[Zachary Levi]] from 2006 to 2010. He was the producer and co-writer of the 2007 horror film ''[[Spiral (2007 film)|Spiral]]'' with Moore, as well as the 2009 comedy film ''[[Etienne!]]''. After the dissolution of Coattails, Boreing co-founded the independent film studio Declaration Entertainment with [[Bill Whittle]]. He was also a guest columnist for the conservative websites [[Big Hollywood]] and [[Media_Research_Center#NewsBusters|Newsbusters]]. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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===Early |
=== Early career === |
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Born in [[Slaton, Texas]], Boreing started his career at a local regional theatre, the Garza, as a writer and producer. In 2002, |
Born in [[Slaton, Texas]], Boreing started his career at a local regional theatre, the Garza, as a writer and producer. In 2002, he met future writing partner [[Joel David Moore]], a friend of a friend.<ref name="Kharakh">{{cite web |url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/21/fresh_faces_bring_old_school_suspense |title=Fresh Faces Bring Old School Suspense |author=Kharakh, Ben |date=January 21, 2008 |publisher=Starpulse.com |accessdate=November 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014174927/http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/21/fresh_faces_bring_old_school_suspense |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> He moved to Los Angeles in the mid-2000s to work as a film producer and screenwriter. His first job in Hollywood was with [[Zachary Levi]], a friend from [[Lubbock]], and [[Eric McCormack]], for a television pilot with Big Cattle Productions.<ref name="Kozlowski">{{cite web |url=http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/tv/features/19756-the-life-and-faith-of-zac-levi |title=The Life and Faith of 'Chuck' Star Zac Levi: The star of the hit show gives us a fascinating glimpse into being a Christian in Hollywood. |author=Kozlowski, Carl |date=January 11, 2010 |publisher=[[Relevant (magazine)#RelevantMagazine.com|RelevantMagazine.com]] |accessdate=November 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031123022/http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/tv/features/19756-the-life-and-faith-of-zac-levi |archive-date=October 31, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In June 2006, Boreing joined Kurt Schemper, Joel David Moore, and Zachary Levi to form Coattails Entertainment, a film production company. He produced and co-wrote the company's first feature film, ''[[Spiral (2007 film)|Spiral]]'',<ref name="Kozlowski" /> with Moore who also directed alongside [[Adam Green (filmmaker)|Adam Green]].<ref name="Kharakh" /> |
In June 2006, Boreing joined Kurt Schemper, Joel David Moore, and Zachary Levi to form Coattails Entertainment, a film production company. He produced and co-wrote the company's first feature film, ''[[Spiral (2007 film)|Spiral]]'',<ref name="Kozlowski" /> with Moore who also directed alongside [[Adam Green (filmmaker)|Adam Green]].<ref name="Kharakh" /> |
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That same year, he produced the comedy film ''[[Etienne!]]''<ref>"Film: Etienne!". ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''. Vols. 409–410. Hollywood Reporter Incorporated, 2009. (pg. 309)</ref> |
That same year, he produced the comedy film ''[[Etienne!]]''<ref>"Film: Etienne!". ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''. Vols. 409–410. Hollywood Reporter Incorporated, 2009. (pg. 309)</ref> |
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In 2013, Boreing and [[Ben Shapiro]] founded the conservative website TruthRevolt, which criticized U.S. media and was funded by the anti-Islam foundation [[David Horowitz Freedom Center]]. TruthRevolt is now defunct.<ref name="vf" /> |
In 2013, Boreing and [[Ben Shapiro]] founded the conservative website TruthRevolt, which criticized U.S. media and was funded by the anti-Islam foundation [[David Horowitz Freedom Center]]. TruthRevolt is now defunct.<ref name="vf" /> |
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In 2015 Boreing and Shapiro founded ''The Daily Wire'' and began producing the first few episodes of ''[[The Ben Shapiro Show]]'' podcast from Boreing's pool house. Boreing, who serves as co-CEO, is jokingly referred to as the "god-king" of ''The Daily Wire'' by some staff and fans.<ref name="vf" /> |
In 2015, Boreing and Shapiro founded ''[[The Daily Wire]]'' and began producing the first few episodes of ''[[The Ben Shapiro Show]]'' podcast from Boreing's pool house. Boreing, who serves as co-CEO, is jokingly referred to as the "god-king" of ''The Daily Wire'' by some staff and fans.<ref name="vf" /> |
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Boreing has been a contributor behind the scenes for [[PragerU]], which produces conservative internet videos. According to PragerU co-founder [[Allen Estrin]], Boreing "came up with the site's signature visual style after a photographer came after them with a fair-use claim; their solution was to use illustrations instead."<ref name="vf" /> |
Boreing has been a contributor behind the scenes for [[PragerU]], which produces conservative internet videos. According to PragerU co-founder [[Allen Estrin]], Boreing "came up with the site's signature visual style after a photographer came after them with a fair-use claim; their solution was to use illustrations instead."<ref name="vf" /> |
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Boreing served as Executive Director of [[Friends of Abe]], a low-profile networking organization for Hollywood conservatives founded by [[Gary Sinise]]. During his tenure as executive director, Boreing refused to give the [[Internal Revenue Service]] access to the section of the organization's website that would identify its members saying such access was not required by federal law.<ref>{{cite news |date=January 22, 2014 |title=Leaning Right in Hollywood, Under a Lens |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/23/us/politics/leaning-right-in-hollywood-under-a-lens.html |work=The New York Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821152917/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/23/us/politics/leaning-right-in-hollywood-under-a-lens.html |archive-date=August 21, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
Boreing served as Executive Director of [[Friends of Abe]], a low-profile networking organization for Hollywood conservatives founded by [[Gary Sinise]]. During his tenure as executive director, Boreing refused to give the [[Internal Revenue Service]] access to the section of the organization's website that would identify its members saying such access was not required by federal law.<ref>{{cite news |date=January 22, 2014 |title=Leaning Right in Hollywood, Under a Lens |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/23/us/politics/leaning-right-in-hollywood-under-a-lens.html |work=The New York Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821152917/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/23/us/politics/leaning-right-in-hollywood-under-a-lens.html |archive-date=August 21, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In November 2021, |
In November 2021, The Daily Wire, the company for which Boreing serves as the chief executive officer, filed a lawsuit challenging the [[President Joe Biden]] [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration|OSHA]] vaccine mandate in federal court, on appeal in the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit]]. The Supreme Court blocked the policy in a 6-3 ruling in January 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Law & Crime|url=https://lawandcrime.com/covid-19-pandemic/conservative-website-the-daily-wire-sues-biden-admin-calls-osha-enforced-employer-vaccine-mandate-unconstitutional/|last=Kalmbacher|first=Colin|access-date=January 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Ben Shapiro's media company sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/media/580119-ben-shapiros-media-company-sues-biden-administration-over-vaccine-mandate|last=Choi|first=Joseph|work=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=What's next for business after the Supreme Court's vaccine mandate ruling?|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/14/business/business-vaccine-mandate.html|last=Hirsch|first=Lauren|access-date=January 17, 2022|work=[[New York Times]]|date=January 14, 2022 }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Boreing has capitalized on the backlash against businesses perceived as "[[woke]]" by launching conservative alternatives. After [[Harry's]] razors pulled its ''Daily Wire'' advertisements due to hate speech in 2021, Boreing launched an "I Hate Harry's" campaign and released his own subscription brand of razors, |
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| ⚫ | Boreing has capitalized on the backlash against businesses perceived as "[[woke]]" by launching conservative alternatives. After [[Harry's]] razors pulled its ''Daily Wire'' advertisements due to what they saw as "hate speech" in 2021, Boreing launched an "I Hate Harry's" campaign and released his own subscription brand of razors, Jeremy's Razors.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Murray |first1=Conor |title=Conservative Brands—Including Beer, Chocolate, Razors And More—Are Trying To Profit On Anti-'Woke' Backlash |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/08/31/conservative-brands-including-beer-chocolate-razors-and-more-are-trying-to-profit-on-anti-woke-backlash/?sh=22a0e7b843ff |work=Forbes |date=August 31, 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Werth |first1=Timothy Beck |title=The Daily Wire Announces 'Jeremy's Razors' Campaign as Part of Feud with Harry's Razors |url=https://news.yahoo.com/ben-shapiro-daily-wire-announce-130046723.html |work=Yahoo News |date=March 23, 2022}}</ref> As a protest against [[The Hershey Company|Hershey's]] inclusion of a transgender woman in an advertisement for its limited edition "HER for SHE" chocolate bars in honor of [[International Women's Day]], Boreing launched Jeremy's Chocolates in May 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bond |first=Paul |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Candy Wars: The New Battlefront Over 'Woke' Business |url=https://www.newsweek.com/candy-wars-new-battlefront-over-woke-business-1785496 |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=Newsweek}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Huileng |date=Mar 3, 2023 |title=Hershey says it stands by its International Women's Day campaign featuring a trans woman even after calls to boycott the company |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/hershey-international-womens-day-campaign-trans-woman-chocolate-candy-bars-2023-3 |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=Insider}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In March 2024, Boreing fired [[Candace Owens]] from the Daily Wire after Owens made multiple |
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| ⚫ | In March 2024, Boreing fired [[Candace Owens]] from the Daily Wire after Owens made multiple remarks that could have been interpreted as anti-semitic. In the aftermath of Owens' departure, Boreing participated in an online [[BlazeTV]] audio show with [[Nick Fuentes]], who defended Owens using the phrase "[[Christ is King]]". Despite Boreing having previously used foul language to condemn Fuentes, Boreing told Fuentes that he was "one of the most talented people out there."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farley|first=Audrey Clare|date=April 3, 2024 |title=Right-Wing Influencers Are Fighting Over What It Means to Be White|url=https://newrepublic.com/article/180250/candace-owens-ben-shapiro-christ-king-fight-whiteness |access-date=April 9, 2024|website=[[New Republic (magazine)|New Republic]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathias|first=Christopher|date=April 2, 2024 |title=Daily Wire CEO Tells White Supremacist Nick Fuentes He's 'Talented' And 'Very Funny'|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/daily-wire-ceo-tells-white-201743944.html |access-date=April 9, 2024|website=[[Yahoo! News]]}}</ref> |
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He also made fanfiction featuring him and Ben Shapiro nya, it went viral on Wattpad, Ao3, and Fanfiction.net |
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His fanfiction called "My Little Sharpie" staring Jeremy Boreing and Ben Shaprio and it featured Donald Trump, George Washington, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu. |
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== Filmography == |
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* ''[[The Greatest Lie Ever Sold]]'' (2022) |
* ''[[The Greatest Lie Ever Sold]]'' (2022) |
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* ''[[Logos and Literacy]]'' (2022) |
* ''[[Logos and Literacy]]'' (2022) |
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* ''[[Am I Racist?]]'' (2024) |
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Revision as of 23:48, 4 September 2024
Jeremy Boreing | |
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 Boreing in 2020 | |
| Born | Jeremy Danial Boreing February 5, 1979 Slaton, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Co-CEO of The Daily Wire |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Children | 1 |
Jeremy Danial Boreing (born February 5, 1979) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and political commentator. He is a founder, contributor, and co-chief executive officer at the conservative news and opinion website The Daily Wire.[1]
Boreing previously was a member of Coattails Entertainment, a production company, with Kurt Schemper, Joel David Moore, and Zachary Levi from 2006 to 2010. He was the producer and co-writer of the 2007 horror film Spiral with Moore, as well as the 2009 comedy film Etienne!. After the dissolution of Coattails, Boreing co-founded the independent film studio Declaration Entertainment with Bill Whittle. He was also a guest columnist for the conservative websites Big Hollywood and Newsbusters.
Career
Early career
Born in Slaton, Texas, Boreing started his career at a local regional theatre, the Garza, as a writer and producer. In 2002, he met future writing partner Joel David Moore, a friend of a friend.[2] He moved to Los Angeles in the mid-2000s to work as a film producer and screenwriter. His first job in Hollywood was with Zachary Levi, a friend from Lubbock, and Eric McCormack, for a television pilot with Big Cattle Productions.[3]
In June 2006, Boreing joined Kurt Schemper, Joel David Moore, and Zachary Levi to form Coattails Entertainment, a film production company. He produced and co-wrote the company's first feature film, Spiral,[3] with Moore who also directed alongside Adam Green.[2]
That same year, he produced the comedy film Etienne![4]
2010–present
In 2013, Boreing and Ben Shapiro founded the conservative website TruthRevolt, which criticized U.S. media and was funded by the anti-Islam foundation David Horowitz Freedom Center. TruthRevolt is now defunct.[1]
In 2015, Boreing and Shapiro founded The Daily Wire and began producing the first few episodes of The Ben Shapiro Show podcast from Boreing's pool house. Boreing, who serves as co-CEO, is jokingly referred to as the "god-king" of The Daily Wire by some staff and fans.[1]
Boreing has been a contributor behind the scenes for PragerU, which produces conservative internet videos. According to PragerU co-founder Allen Estrin, Boreing "came up with the site's signature visual style after a photographer came after them with a fair-use claim; their solution was to use illustrations instead."[1]
Boreing served as Executive Director of Friends of Abe, a low-profile networking organization for Hollywood conservatives founded by Gary Sinise. During his tenure as executive director, Boreing refused to give the Internal Revenue Service access to the section of the organization's website that would identify its members saying such access was not required by federal law.[5]
In November 2021, The Daily Wire, the company for which Boreing serves as the chief executive officer, filed a lawsuit challenging the President Joe Biden OSHA vaccine mandate in federal court, on appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The Supreme Court blocked the policy in a 6-3 ruling in January 2022.[6][7][8]
Boreing has capitalized on the backlash against businesses perceived as "woke" by launching conservative alternatives. After Harry's razors pulled its Daily Wire advertisements due to what they saw as "hate speech" in 2021, Boreing launched an "I Hate Harry's" campaign and released his own subscription brand of razors, Jeremy's Razors.[9][10] As a protest against Hershey's inclusion of a transgender woman in an advertisement for its limited edition "HER for SHE" chocolate bars in honor of International Women's Day, Boreing launched Jeremy's Chocolates in May 2023.[11][12]
In March 2024, Boreing fired Candace Owens from the Daily Wire after Owens made multiple remarks that could have been interpreted as anti-semitic. In the aftermath of Owens' departure, Boreing participated in an online BlazeTV audio show with Nick Fuentes, who defended Owens using the phrase "Christ is King". Despite Boreing having previously used foul language to condemn Fuentes, Boreing told Fuentes that he was "one of the most talented people out there."[13][14]
Filmography
Feature film
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Producer |
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| 2007 | Spiral | No | Yes | Yes |
| 2014 | The Arroyo | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2023 | Lady Ballers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2024 | Snow White and the Evil Queen | TBA | Yes | Yes |
Producer only
- Etienne! (2009)
- Terror on the Prairie (2022)
Executive producer only
- Shadowheart (2014)
- Shut In (2022)
Acting roles
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Spiral | Concerned employee | Uncredited |
| 2023 | Chip Chilla | Captain Brontor (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Lady Ballers | Coach Rob | Main role |
Short film
Writer
- Miles from Home (2006)
- Byron Phillips: Found (2009)
Television
Executive producer
| Year | TV Series | Notes |
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| 2019–2023 | What We Saw | |
| 2021 | Debunked | |
| The Search | ||
| 2022 | China: The Enemy Within | |
| Fauci Unmasked | ||
| Adam Carolla: Truth Yeller | ||
| That's Not Funny | ||
| Dragons Monsters & Men | ||
| 2023 | Vision and Destiny | |
| Exodus | ||
| Gus Plus Us | ||
| Convicting a Murderer | ||
| Chip Chilla | ||
| A Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay | ||
| 2024 | The Pendragon Cycle | Also co-director with Ryan Whittaker |
Documentaries
Executive producer
- What Is a Woman? (2022)
- The Greatest Lie Ever Sold (2022)
- Logos and Literacy (2022)
- Am I Racist? (2024)
References
- ^ a b c d Nguyen, Tina (December 9, 2018). "'Let's Make You Famous': How Hollywood Invented Ben Shapiro". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ a b Kharakh, Ben (January 21, 2008). "Fresh Faces Bring Old School Suspense". Starpulse.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ a b Kozlowski, Carl (January 11, 2010). "The Life and Faith of 'Chuck' Star Zac Levi: The star of the hit show gives us a fascinating glimpse into being a Christian in Hollywood". RelevantMagazine.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ "Film: Etienne!". The Hollywood Reporter. Vols. 409–410. Hollywood Reporter Incorporated, 2009. (pg. 309)
- ^ "Leaning Right in Hollywood, Under a Lens". The New York Times. January 22, 2014. Archived from the original on August 21, 2019.
- ^ Kalmbacher, Colin. "Law & Crime". Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ Choi, Joseph. "Ben Shapiro's media company sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate". The Hill.
- ^ Hirsch, Lauren (January 14, 2022). "What's next for business after the Supreme Court's vaccine mandate ruling?". New York Times. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ Murray, Conor (August 31, 2023). "Conservative Brands—Including Beer, Chocolate, Razors And More—Are Trying To Profit On Anti-'Woke' Backlash". Forbes.
- ^ Werth, Timothy Beck (March 23, 2022). "The Daily Wire Announces 'Jeremy's Razors' Campaign as Part of Feud with Harry's Razors". Yahoo News.
- ^ Bond, Paul (May 3, 2023). "Candy Wars: The New Battlefront Over 'Woke' Business". Newsweek. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ Tan, Huileng (March 3, 2023). "Hershey says it stands by its International Women's Day campaign featuring a trans woman even after calls to boycott the company". Insider. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ Farley, Audrey Clare (April 3, 2024). "Right-Wing Influencers Are Fighting Over What It Means to Be White". New Republic. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Mathias, Christopher (April 2, 2024). "Daily Wire CEO Tells White Supremacist Nick Fuentes He's 'Talented' And 'Very Funny'". Yahoo! News. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
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