The ten-episode series is co-directed by Stian Kristiansen and Uri Barbash, and stars Andrea Berntzen, Anneke von der Lippe, Anders T Andersen and Shadi Mar’i. A new ten-part thriller series, entitled Abducted, is set to premiere on TV2 Norway and TV2 Sumo on 11 April. The project, co-directed by Stian Kristiansen (the TV series Witch Hunt and Home Ground) and Uri Barbash (Kapo in Jerusalem), is based on a script penned by Kyrre Holm Johannessen and Ronit Weiss-Berkowitz. Abducted’s lead actors are Andrea Berntzen (U – July 22), Anneke von der Lippe, Anders T Andersen and Shadi Mar’i. The story begins when a young Norwegian girl called Pia gets kidnapped in the Sinai desert with two Israelis. Her parents, Alex and Karl, are first deeply confused, and then shocked, as they...
M-appeal has acquired world sales rights to Michael Mayer’s dark comedy “Happy Times,” and will present the film to buyers at Cannes. Mayer’s debut feature, “Out in the Dark,” world premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, sold to more than 40 countries, and screened at more than 125 festivals, winning 27 awards.
“Happy Times” centers on a Shabbat dinner at a swanky Hollywood Hills mansion, over the course of which a toxic mix of alcohol, egos, cultural differences, lust and greed derails the evening as secrets are revealed, relationships get tested and bodies become endangered.
The screenplay was written by Guy Ayal and Mayer, who describes the film as “a crazy mix of comedy and violence, with outrageous performances.”
The pic stars Stéfi Celma, best known for Netflix series “Call My Agent!”, and Mike Burstyn, who appeared in the series “Juda.” The producer is Paola Bisson, and Erri de Luca is executive producer.
“Happy Times” centers on a Shabbat dinner at a swanky Hollywood Hills mansion, over the course of which a toxic mix of alcohol, egos, cultural differences, lust and greed derails the evening as secrets are revealed, relationships get tested and bodies become endangered.
The screenplay was written by Guy Ayal and Mayer, who describes the film as “a crazy mix of comedy and violence, with outrageous performances.”
The pic stars Stéfi Celma, best known for Netflix series “Call My Agent!”, and Mike Burstyn, who appeared in the series “Juda.” The producer is Paola Bisson, and Erri de Luca is executive producer.
- 5/6/2019
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Greenacre Films, the producer of Netflix’s feature film Been So Long, has struck a first-look television deal with international distributor Banijay Rights.
The indie, which was set up by Amanda Jenks, who produced HBO and BBC co-pro The Girl, and Nadine Marsh-Edwards, producer of Gurinder Chadha’s Bhaji on the Beach, is looking to develop and produces scripted series for the UK, U.S. and international markets.
It is particularly eyeing a push into the U.S. scripted market after scoring a number of projects in paid development with UK broadcasters.
Banijay hopes the deal will expand its English-language scripted library; it currently represents dramas including French period drama Versailles and Israeli vampire comedy Juda.
Marsh-Edwards said, “Now feels like an exciting time to be embracing this new venture and expanding on our slate of distinctive shows, Banijay understands the ethos of our company and we’re delighted to be working with them.
The indie, which was set up by Amanda Jenks, who produced HBO and BBC co-pro The Girl, and Nadine Marsh-Edwards, producer of Gurinder Chadha’s Bhaji on the Beach, is looking to develop and produces scripted series for the UK, U.S. and international markets.
It is particularly eyeing a push into the U.S. scripted market after scoring a number of projects in paid development with UK broadcasters.
Banijay hopes the deal will expand its English-language scripted library; it currently represents dramas including French period drama Versailles and Israeli vampire comedy Juda.
Marsh-Edwards said, “Now feels like an exciting time to be embracing this new venture and expanding on our slate of distinctive shows, Banijay understands the ethos of our company and we’re delighted to be working with them.
- 3/5/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Israeli vampire series “Juda” is heading to Channel 5’s streaming service as the Viacom-owned broadcaster begins adding non-English-language drama to My5.
The broadcaster has inked a deal with Israeli cabler Hot and will get several of its series to stream in the U.K. In addition to “Juda,” which was recently picked up by Hulu in the U.S., Hot series including “Miguel,” family drama “Mekimi,” and two seasons of crime series “Sirens” will also drop on My5.
Channel 5 has been developing its catchup and on-demand service, adding a raft of programming from third parties, including A+E and PBS. These sit alongside shows from Channel 5’s own stable of channels.
The Hot agreement marks a move into international drama at a time when British viewers are increasingly tuning into non-English-language fare on the likes of Netflix and Channel 4’s Walter Presents.
“Israel has produced some of...
The broadcaster has inked a deal with Israeli cabler Hot and will get several of its series to stream in the U.K. In addition to “Juda,” which was recently picked up by Hulu in the U.S., Hot series including “Miguel,” family drama “Mekimi,” and two seasons of crime series “Sirens” will also drop on My5.
Channel 5 has been developing its catchup and on-demand service, adding a raft of programming from third parties, including A+E and PBS. These sit alongside shows from Channel 5’s own stable of channels.
The Hot agreement marks a move into international drama at a time when British viewers are increasingly tuning into non-English-language fare on the likes of Netflix and Channel 4’s Walter Presents.
“Israel has produced some of...
- 3/4/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Viacom is to launch a slew of Israeli drama on its British streaming service My5 after closing a deal with pay-tv firm Hot Telecommunication Systems.
Titles include eight-part vampire comedy drama Juda (above), which has also been sold to Hulu in the U.S., six-part gay adoption story Miguel, five-part family drama Mekimi and two seasons of crime drama Sirens.
It marks the first ever foreign-language deal for Channel 5’s digital platform My5. The shows will launch later this spring and will be subtitled in English. Other third-party content on My5 includes deals with PBS America, A+E Networks’ Blaze and Little Dot Studios.
“Israel has produced some of the most compelling original drama in recent years, so we’re excited to have partnered with Hot for our first ever foreign language offering on My5,” said James Tatam, VP of Commercial, Digital & Operations, Channel 5. “Our viewers want quality and variety...
Titles include eight-part vampire comedy drama Juda (above), which has also been sold to Hulu in the U.S., six-part gay adoption story Miguel, five-part family drama Mekimi and two seasons of crime drama Sirens.
It marks the first ever foreign-language deal for Channel 5’s digital platform My5. The shows will launch later this spring and will be subtitled in English. Other third-party content on My5 includes deals with PBS America, A+E Networks’ Blaze and Little Dot Studios.
“Israel has produced some of the most compelling original drama in recent years, so we’re excited to have partnered with Hot for our first ever foreign language offering on My5,” said James Tatam, VP of Commercial, Digital & Operations, Channel 5. “Our viewers want quality and variety...
- 3/4/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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