Safehaven

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Safehaven
Genre
Created by James Seale
Based onSafehaven
by James Seale
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • James Seale
  • Kevin V. Duncan
  • Stan Spry
  • Nick Maiorano
  • Eric Scott Woods
  • Thomas P. Vitale
  • John Gentile
  • Anthony Gentile
  • Jessica Gentile
  • Douglas Nunes
  • Eric Birnberg
  • Thomas Walden
ProducerAnthony Fankhauser
CinematographyGreg Nicod
Running time42-57 minutes
Production companies
  • Ravenwood Productions
  • Cartel Pictures
  • 451 Media Group
Original release
Network Tubi
ReleaseDecember 1, 2025 (2025-12-01)

Safehaven is an American supernatural thriller drama television series created by James Seale, based on his graphic novel of the same name. It stars Georgie Murphy, Bob Frazer, and Melissa Marie Elias. The series premiered on December 1, 2025, on Tubi.

Contents

Premise

Safehaven tells the story of high school comic artist Jenna Frost, who must uncover the truth after horrifying visions come to life from her creations, threatening to destroy everything around her. Safehaven takes the high school drama into new territory wrapping it in a 70’s style conspiracy thriller of suspense, paranoia, dark humor, and otherworldly horror. [1]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Production

Development and pre-production

The comic book and graphic novel Safehaven was revealed by Michael Bay's 451 Media Group at the L.A. Comic Con on October 28, 2017. [2] [3] [4] On July 1, 2020, it was announced that 451 Media Group would adapt the novel into a ten-episode series, working alongside Ravenwood Productions and Cartel Pictures. [1]

Filming and design

Initial production and filming for Safehaven began in June 2022,[ citation needed ] having been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To respect COVID-19 protocols and safety measures, the series was filmed using virtual sets including "" temperature checks ... and full-body scans along with "weekly COVID testing." Additionally, the cast and crew was given on-site "campus-style accommodations", along with a "pod system with departments operating autonomous[ly]." On the subject of filming techniques, executive producers stated that "this production is going to embrace the best of old-world production techniques, including analog film stocks [...] and also cutting edge Virtual Set technologies to create the exciting parallel world in the Safehaven story. We also intend to utilize holograms from Groove Media And Entertainment in both the production and the promotion of Safehaven." [1]

Lawsuit

In 2024, Ravenwood Productions sued producer David Ozer and Strong Studios for embezzling from the shows production budget. [5] In 2025, David Ozer plead guilty to wire fraud and embezzlement. [6] Original distributor Screen Media Ventures (under the Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment banner) filed for bankruptcy in 2024 [7] and was unable to release the series. Ravenwood Productions retained all rights to the series, which was released in December 2025.

Release

Safehaven was released on December 1, 2025, on the free streaming sevice Tubi. The ten, hour-long episodes were released simultaneously. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (July 1, 2020). "Landmark's Drama Series 'Safehaven' Sets Louisiana Shoot With Safety Protocols; Brad Turner To Direct". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  2. ↑ Terror, Jude (October 28, 2017). "Michael Bay's 451 Media Group To Unveil New Series, Safehaven, By James Seale At LA Comic Con". Bleeding Cool . Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. ↑ Catig, Gary (October 30, 2017). "Imagination To Burn: 451 Media On Current & Future Projects At Stan Lee's LA Comic Con". Comiccon.com . Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ↑ M. Yang, Edward (October 27, 2017). "451 Media Group Storms Los Angeles Comic Con with Top Creative Panel". PR Newswire . Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. ↑ Maddaus, Gene (May 2, 2024). "Strong Studios Chief David Ozer Accused of Siphoning TV Show Funds". Variety. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ Cho, Winston (May 7, 2025). "TV Producer Gets 18 Months for Fraud, Embezzlement on Multiple Shows". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  7. ↑ Hayes, Dade (April 8, 2025). "Redbox, Crackle And Other Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment Assets Set For Post-Bankruptcy Auction". Deadline. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  8. ↑ Sakowski, Kloudia (December 3, 2025). "Tubi Acquires Safehaven to Release in the U.S. & Canada". World Screen. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
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