Michael Flatley, best known as the creator and star of Irish stage show “Lord of the Dance,” is set to be immortalized on screen with a biographical drama series about his life.
Produced by StoryFirst and tentatively titled “Dancelord,” the series is billed as a “no holds barred biopic” which will chronicle the highs and lows of Flatley’s colorful life.
It has been written by Micho Rutare (“Z Nation”) with casting set to begin imminently. Jessica Sherman (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) is on-board as casting director.
“For every transcendent moment onstage, Flatley endures grueling hours of pain and the loneliness of the road,” reads the synopsis. “Taunted by the media and, at times, doubted by everyone but his fans, Flatley bounces back time and again, dancing from his heart well into middle age and transforming Irish dance forever.”
Flatley was born in Chicago where, despite the misgivings of his traditional Irish dance teachers,...
Produced by StoryFirst and tentatively titled “Dancelord,” the series is billed as a “no holds barred biopic” which will chronicle the highs and lows of Flatley’s colorful life.
It has been written by Micho Rutare (“Z Nation”) with casting set to begin imminently. Jessica Sherman (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) is on-board as casting director.
“For every transcendent moment onstage, Flatley endures grueling hours of pain and the loneliness of the road,” reads the synopsis. “Taunted by the media and, at times, doubted by everyone but his fans, Flatley bounces back time and again, dancing from his heart well into middle age and transforming Irish dance forever.”
Flatley was born in Chicago where, despite the misgivings of his traditional Irish dance teachers,...
- 6/12/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Hemlock Grove is coming back to streaming.
The Eli Roth-exec produced horror drama series was removed last month from Netflix but now, thanks to a deal between producer/distributor Gaumont and FilmRise, the show will return to air.
The deal will see Hemlock Grove, as well as Gaumont’s Hannibal, air across FilmRise branded Ott channels. The company struck a non-exclusive deal to license the AVOD and Fast rights of both shows.
Hemlock Grove ran for three seasons on Netflix and was one of the streamer’s first original drama series.
Based on the book by Brian McGreevy, who developed with Lee Shipman, the series was exec produced by Eli Roth and follows the strange happenings in a fictional town in Pennsylvania. Roman Godfrey, heir to the town’s wealthy Godfrey family, befriends the town’s newcomer, Peter Rumancek. Recent brutal murders in the town have stirred up rumors,...
The Eli Roth-exec produced horror drama series was removed last month from Netflix but now, thanks to a deal between producer/distributor Gaumont and FilmRise, the show will return to air.
The deal will see Hemlock Grove, as well as Gaumont’s Hannibal, air across FilmRise branded Ott channels. The company struck a non-exclusive deal to license the AVOD and Fast rights of both shows.
Hemlock Grove ran for three seasons on Netflix and was one of the streamer’s first original drama series.
Based on the book by Brian McGreevy, who developed with Lee Shipman, the series was exec produced by Eli Roth and follows the strange happenings in a fictional town in Pennsylvania. Roman Godfrey, heir to the town’s wealthy Godfrey family, befriends the town’s newcomer, Peter Rumancek. Recent brutal murders in the town have stirred up rumors,...
- 11/21/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Operation: Kickboxer — a new series based on the Kickboxer action films — is in the works from executive producers Todd Garner (Mortal Kombat) and Dimitri Logothetis (Jiu Jitsu).
Gary Scott Thompson (The Fast and the Furious) will serve as showrunner, with Gary Marenzi’s Marenzi & Associates overseeing global co-production and distribution duties. The show will be financed by Indo Pacific Rim President Gary Wood, who financed the last three films from Logothetis’ company and served as exec producer.
Kickboxer is a seven-film martial arts franchise, three installments of which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. The 1989 original directed by Mark Disalle and David Worth introduced viewers to Kurt Sloane (Van Damme), who must learn the ancient kickboxing art of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother. While later entries Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation would also feature the action star, he was absent through the second and fifth installments, with the...
Gary Scott Thompson (The Fast and the Furious) will serve as showrunner, with Gary Marenzi’s Marenzi & Associates overseeing global co-production and distribution duties. The show will be financed by Indo Pacific Rim President Gary Wood, who financed the last three films from Logothetis’ company and served as exec producer.
Kickboxer is a seven-film martial arts franchise, three installments of which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. The 1989 original directed by Mark Disalle and David Worth introduced viewers to Kurt Sloane (Van Damme), who must learn the ancient kickboxing art of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother. While later entries Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation would also feature the action star, he was absent through the second and fifth installments, with the...
- 10/13/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Newly formed Los Angeles and London-based distribution company Cartel Studios International is making its MipTV debut with a slate of 18 titles spanning mystery dramas, thrillers and romantic comedies.
The outfit, led by Gary Marenzi, Giovanni Pedde and Stephen Tague, was launched in 2021 by prolific genre producer Cartel Pictures whose credits include “Creepshow” and “Unborn.”
Highlights of the MipTV slate include “Deadly Infidelity” (A&e Lifetime), “Dangerous Snow Day” (Lifetime Movie Network), “Deadly Girls Night Out” (Lifetime Movie Network), “Cheating for your Life” (A&e Lifetime), “Crushed” (Tubi) and “Romeo & Juliet Killers” (Tubi).
Marenzi said: “There continues to be a growing appetite for top quality produced movies for streaming and broadcast audiences. We’re looking forward to presenting this accessible portfolio of original programming to international buyers in-person at MipTV.”
Stan Spry, co-ceo, Cartel Pictures, added: “In addition to this current offering, we have a growing pipeline of premiere programming that...
The outfit, led by Gary Marenzi, Giovanni Pedde and Stephen Tague, was launched in 2021 by prolific genre producer Cartel Pictures whose credits include “Creepshow” and “Unborn.”
Highlights of the MipTV slate include “Deadly Infidelity” (A&e Lifetime), “Dangerous Snow Day” (Lifetime Movie Network), “Deadly Girls Night Out” (Lifetime Movie Network), “Cheating for your Life” (A&e Lifetime), “Crushed” (Tubi) and “Romeo & Juliet Killers” (Tubi).
Marenzi said: “There continues to be a growing appetite for top quality produced movies for streaming and broadcast audiences. We’re looking forward to presenting this accessible portfolio of original programming to international buyers in-person at MipTV.”
Stan Spry, co-ceo, Cartel Pictures, added: “In addition to this current offering, we have a growing pipeline of premiere programming that...
- 3/8/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Creepshow producer Cartel Pictures’ newly-formed distribution arm Cartel Studios International has unveiled its debut Mip TV slate of 18 movies.
The outfit’s slate coming to the Cannes market for the first time includes A&e Lifetime’s Deadly Infidelity, Tubi’s Romeo & Juliet Killers and Lifetime Movie Network’s Dangerous Snow Day. Others to feature include Crushed, Deadly Girls Night Out and Cheating For Your Life.
The pics are just some of the 18 movies featuring on a slate spanning mystery, drama thriller and romcom.
Next month’s Cannes market is the first time the new distribution arm will be showcasing its slate at an event.
The LA/London-based shingle was launched last year by Creepshow and Day of the Dead producer Cartel Pictures to work directly with global customers, licensing more than 40 new films and several series per year, while seeking collaboration opportunities.
It is headed up by Gary Marenzi...
The outfit’s slate coming to the Cannes market for the first time includes A&e Lifetime’s Deadly Infidelity, Tubi’s Romeo & Juliet Killers and Lifetime Movie Network’s Dangerous Snow Day. Others to feature include Crushed, Deadly Girls Night Out and Cheating For Your Life.
The pics are just some of the 18 movies featuring on a slate spanning mystery, drama thriller and romcom.
Next month’s Cannes market is the first time the new distribution arm will be showcasing its slate at an event.
The LA/London-based shingle was launched last year by Creepshow and Day of the Dead producer Cartel Pictures to work directly with global customers, licensing more than 40 new films and several series per year, while seeking collaboration opportunities.
It is headed up by Gary Marenzi...
- 3/8/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
“Creepshow” and “Twelve Forever” producer Cartel Pictures is launching a global distribution outfit, with operations based out of Los Angeles and London.
Former Endeavor Content executive Gary Marenzi is building out Cartel Studios International, working alongside former CBS and Viacom executives Giovanni Pedde and Stephen Tague.
The new venture will focus on the international distribution and licensing of Cartel’s content, which spans independent movies and TV series, and includes more than 25 new films and series a year. There are also opportunities for collaboration, co-productions, co-financing and content development with international buyers, the company has said.
“Cartel has grown tremendously over the last decade to fill the growing and diversifying content needs of the global industry. We’ve been selling content internationally through third party distributors, and the next logical step is launching Cartel Studios International to work directly with our global customers in delivering premium programming,” said Stan Spry,...
Former Endeavor Content executive Gary Marenzi is building out Cartel Studios International, working alongside former CBS and Viacom executives Giovanni Pedde and Stephen Tague.
The new venture will focus on the international distribution and licensing of Cartel’s content, which spans independent movies and TV series, and includes more than 25 new films and series a year. There are also opportunities for collaboration, co-productions, co-financing and content development with international buyers, the company has said.
“Cartel has grown tremendously over the last decade to fill the growing and diversifying content needs of the global industry. We’ve been selling content internationally through third party distributors, and the next logical step is launching Cartel Studios International to work directly with our global customers in delivering premium programming,” said Stan Spry,...
- 6/22/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Cartel Pictures, the company behind Shudder’s Creepshow and Syfy’s upcoming Day of the Dead series, is moving into global distribution.
The company is launching Cartel Studios International with operations based in LA and London. The company will distribute its 25 new movies and several series a year.
Gary Marenzi is building the team, which will be lead by former CBS distribution execs Giovanni Pedde and Stephen Tague.
Marenzi, who runs his own consultancy Marenzi & Associates, was previously Head of Entertainment Sales & Partnerships at Endeavor Content and held roles at Paramount International Television and MGM Worldwide Television.
Pedde was previously EVP of Client Relations for CBS International and also served as SVP Europe at CBS Studios International. Based in London, Tague recently served as EVP of Client Relations for CBS International, where he was responsible for the licensing of CBS content to the UK and much of Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The company is launching Cartel Studios International with operations based in LA and London. The company will distribute its 25 new movies and several series a year.
Gary Marenzi is building the team, which will be lead by former CBS distribution execs Giovanni Pedde and Stephen Tague.
Marenzi, who runs his own consultancy Marenzi & Associates, was previously Head of Entertainment Sales & Partnerships at Endeavor Content and held roles at Paramount International Television and MGM Worldwide Television.
Pedde was previously EVP of Client Relations for CBS International and also served as SVP Europe at CBS Studios International. Based in London, Tague recently served as EVP of Client Relations for CBS International, where he was responsible for the licensing of CBS content to the UK and much of Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
- 6/22/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Melissa Grego’s three-year stint as the CEO of the Hollywood Radio and Television Society will continue on. Today, the Hrts announced that Grego’s role has been re-upped. The organization’s also released the names of its newly-elected Executive Officers and Board Members, and the industry leaders newly appointed to serve as Advisory Council members.
“It has been my great honor to work alongside Melissa Grego as President of Hrts over the past three years,” said outgoing Hrts President Marc Korman, in a statement. “Melissa joined Hrts with a shared vision to transform Hrts to support the membership and meet today’s challenges in the industry. I’m so proud of the work that we’ve done to make Hrts a community that is inclusive of all people working in TV and entertainment, and I look forward to continuing our efforts as a Board Member. Our newly-elected officers are...
“It has been my great honor to work alongside Melissa Grego as President of Hrts over the past three years,” said outgoing Hrts President Marc Korman, in a statement. “Melissa joined Hrts with a shared vision to transform Hrts to support the membership and meet today’s challenges in the industry. I’m so proud of the work that we’ve done to make Hrts a community that is inclusive of all people working in TV and entertainment, and I look forward to continuing our efforts as a Board Member. Our newly-elected officers are...
- 1/13/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Former Fox executive Prentiss Fraser appointed as Gary Marenzi steps down.
Endeavor Content is moving its international TV sales operation from Los Angeles to London and has appointed former Fox Networks Group executive Prentiss Fraser to head the UK-based division.
Gary Marenzi, who has been heading Endeavor Content’s international TV sales operation in Los Angeles for the past three years, is leaving the company to return to his media consulting practice Marenzi & Associates.
As executive vice-president of international television sales, Fraser, who before Fox worked in international sales at Entertainment One, will manage Endeavor Content’s international sales team,...
Endeavor Content is moving its international TV sales operation from Los Angeles to London and has appointed former Fox Networks Group executive Prentiss Fraser to head the UK-based division.
Gary Marenzi, who has been heading Endeavor Content’s international TV sales operation in Los Angeles for the past three years, is leaving the company to return to his media consulting practice Marenzi & Associates.
As executive vice-president of international television sales, Fraser, who before Fox worked in international sales at Entertainment One, will manage Endeavor Content’s international sales team,...
- 9/25/2019
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Endeavor Content has hired former Fox executive Prentiss Fraser and is moving its TV sales division from La to London.
Fraser left her UK-based role as Evp and managing director of content distribution for Fox Networks Group in April following the Disney takeover.
She joins Endeavor, which is responsible for distributing shows including Killing Eve, as Evp of international TV sales, reporting to co-presidents Chris Rice and Graham Taylor.
Fraser will lead the international sales team, strategy, operations, and partnerships across scripted and non-scripted programming, drawing on her experience at Fox and 14-year spell at Entertainment One.
Gary Marenzi, who helped establish the sales operation in La over the past three years, is stepping down to return to his media consulting company, Marenzi & Associates.
“The global television business is bigger than ever before, and we are looking forward to Prentiss’ leadership as we expand our services for our partners in this area,...
Fraser left her UK-based role as Evp and managing director of content distribution for Fox Networks Group in April following the Disney takeover.
She joins Endeavor, which is responsible for distributing shows including Killing Eve, as Evp of international TV sales, reporting to co-presidents Chris Rice and Graham Taylor.
Fraser will lead the international sales team, strategy, operations, and partnerships across scripted and non-scripted programming, drawing on her experience at Fox and 14-year spell at Entertainment One.
Gary Marenzi, who helped establish the sales operation in La over the past three years, is stepping down to return to his media consulting company, Marenzi & Associates.
“The global television business is bigger than ever before, and we are looking forward to Prentiss’ leadership as we expand our services for our partners in this area,...
- 9/25/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
After exiting Fox in the wake of the Disney takeover, Prentiss Fraser is heading to Endeavor Content to be its executive vice president for international TV sales. The move sees Endeavor’s TV distribution business relocate from L.A. to London, where Fraser is based. U.S.-based Gary Marenzi is exiting the business.
Fraser will be in post in October, in time for Mipcom, the biggest international TV market of the year. She will report to company co-presidents Chris Rice and Graham Taylor.
“As a leading executive in the international television space, Prentiss brings a wealth of experience and dynamic perspective to our team,” Rice and Taylor said. “The global television business is bigger than ever before, and we are looking forward to Prentiss’ leadership as we expand our services for our partners in this area.”
Fraser headed the Fox Networks Group Content Distribution unit before leaving earlier this year.
Fraser will be in post in October, in time for Mipcom, the biggest international TV market of the year. She will report to company co-presidents Chris Rice and Graham Taylor.
“As a leading executive in the international television space, Prentiss brings a wealth of experience and dynamic perspective to our team,” Rice and Taylor said. “The global television business is bigger than ever before, and we are looking forward to Prentiss’ leadership as we expand our services for our partners in this area.”
Fraser headed the Fox Networks Group Content Distribution unit before leaving earlier this year.
- 9/25/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Endeavor Content has secured a raft of deals for Park Chan-Wook’s “The Little Drummer Girl,” the anticipated international thriller series based on John le Carré’s bestselling novel.
“The Little Drummer Girl” has sold to Canal Plus (France), Starzplay, BeTV (French Belgium), Npo (Holland) and Movistar + (Spain), TV4, Stod 2 (Iceland), Hot (Israel), Kan 11 (Israel second window), BBC First (Australia), Sbs (Australia second window), and Tvnz (New Zealand).
Commissioned by BBC and AMC, the six-part mini-series is financed and produced by The Ink Factory, the banner behind the critically acclaimed mini-series “The Night Manager,” in partnership with 127 Wall. BBC and AMC also co-produced the show.
“The Little Drummer Girl” is headlined by a strong cast including Emmy- and Golden Globe- winner Alexander Skarsgård (“Big Little Lies”), Oscar-nominated Michael Shannon (“The Shape of Water”) and BAFTA-nominated Florence Pugh (“Lady Macbeth”).
A story of espionage and high-stakes international intrigue, “The Little Drummer Girl...
“The Little Drummer Girl” has sold to Canal Plus (France), Starzplay, BeTV (French Belgium), Npo (Holland) and Movistar + (Spain), TV4, Stod 2 (Iceland), Hot (Israel), Kan 11 (Israel second window), BBC First (Australia), Sbs (Australia second window), and Tvnz (New Zealand).
Commissioned by BBC and AMC, the six-part mini-series is financed and produced by The Ink Factory, the banner behind the critically acclaimed mini-series “The Night Manager,” in partnership with 127 Wall. BBC and AMC also co-produced the show.
“The Little Drummer Girl” is headlined by a strong cast including Emmy- and Golden Globe- winner Alexander Skarsgård (“Big Little Lies”), Oscar-nominated Michael Shannon (“The Shape of Water”) and BAFTA-nominated Florence Pugh (“Lady Macbeth”).
A story of espionage and high-stakes international intrigue, “The Little Drummer Girl...
- 10/14/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
A number of international broadcasters have snapped up “Ordeal by Innocence,” the BBC-commissioned Agatha Christie adaptation that was partially re-shot after actor Ed Westwick was accused of sexual assault.
The three-part series just wrapped up over the weekend on the BBC’s flagship BBC One channel. Endeavor Content has closed several international deals for the show, including with Canal+ for France and Australian pubcaster ABC. TV4 in Sweden, TV2 in Norway, and MTV3 in Finland have also acquired the series.
Elsewhere, BBC Studios has picked up the show for its premium drama channel First in the Middle East and Africa. Endeavor has had a busy period, securing deals for “Killing Eve” at MipTV and now top-tier broadcasters for the latest Christie thriller.
The show follows events after wealthy philanthropist Rachel Argyll is murdered at her family estate. Her adopted son Jack, a young delinquent, is arrested for her murder.
The three-part series just wrapped up over the weekend on the BBC’s flagship BBC One channel. Endeavor Content has closed several international deals for the show, including with Canal+ for France and Australian pubcaster ABC. TV4 in Sweden, TV2 in Norway, and MTV3 in Finland have also acquired the series.
Elsewhere, BBC Studios has picked up the show for its premium drama channel First in the Middle East and Africa. Endeavor has had a busy period, securing deals for “Killing Eve” at MipTV and now top-tier broadcasters for the latest Christie thriller.
The show follows events after wealthy philanthropist Rachel Argyll is murdered at her family estate. Her adopted son Jack, a young delinquent, is arrested for her murder.
- 4/18/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Endeavor Content has sealed one of the most significant drama deals of this year’s MipTV, selling the Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Sandra Oh series “Killing Eve” to pay-tv giant Canal+ in France. The female-led espionage thriller has been one of the buzzed-about programs at this year’s market in Cannes.
The Sid Gentle Films-produced eight-parter stars Oh as a bored Mi-5 operative who becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with Villanelle, a brilliant female assassin played by Jodie Comer. It is based on the Luke Jennings novellas, written by “Fleabag” scribe and actor Waller-Bridge, and commissioned by BBC America.
The series bowed Sunday on BBC America, and the AMC Networks- and BBC Studios-owned cable network has already renewed it for a second season.
The show is in the competition section of the inaugural Canneseries drama festival, which is running alongside MipTV. Endeavor Content, which handles distribution,...
The Sid Gentle Films-produced eight-parter stars Oh as a bored Mi-5 operative who becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with Villanelle, a brilliant female assassin played by Jodie Comer. It is based on the Luke Jennings novellas, written by “Fleabag” scribe and actor Waller-Bridge, and commissioned by BBC America.
The series bowed Sunday on BBC America, and the AMC Networks- and BBC Studios-owned cable network has already renewed it for a second season.
The show is in the competition section of the inaugural Canneseries drama festival, which is running alongside MipTV. Endeavor Content, which handles distribution,...
- 4/11/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Former Armoza Formats distribution executive Yael Shaoulian has joined Endeavor Content and will supervise sales of its non-scripted fare internationally from the company’s London base. Shaoulian will oversee sales and work across acquisitions and production, notably in the U.K. and Europe.
Endeavor has scripted series on its books, including the BBC America drama “Killing Eve,” which has recently been sold to the BBC in the U.K. and to HBO Europe.
Its non-scripted slate includes coverage of the BAFTA Film Awards, the annual Miss Universe competition, Serena Williams’ documentary series, “Being Serena,” and the political satire series “Michael Moore Live from the Apocalypse.”
The distributor will be at MipTV looking for new deals for all of the above. Shaoulian will be at the MipDoc factual event in Cannes in her new role, and at MipTV right after.
“[Shaoulian] will work to identify acquisition and investment opportunities, as well as...
Endeavor has scripted series on its books, including the BBC America drama “Killing Eve,” which has recently been sold to the BBC in the U.K. and to HBO Europe.
Its non-scripted slate includes coverage of the BAFTA Film Awards, the annual Miss Universe competition, Serena Williams’ documentary series, “Being Serena,” and the political satire series “Michael Moore Live from the Apocalypse.”
The distributor will be at MipTV looking for new deals for all of the above. Shaoulian will be at the MipDoc factual event in Cannes in her new role, and at MipTV right after.
“[Shaoulian] will work to identify acquisition and investment opportunities, as well as...
- 4/5/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Series sells to Scandinavia and Spain among other territories.
Killing Eve, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s UK spy series starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, has racked up further international territory deals for Endeavour Content.
The series has now sold to HBO Europe for Scandinavia, Cee, Spain, Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking Africa; Hot for Israel; and Tvnz for New Zealand. It premieres on BBC America in the Us this week and will screen on BBC One and BBC Three in the UK later this year.
Produced by the UK’s Sid Gentle Films, Killing Eve follows a M15 security officer whose deskbound job...
Killing Eve, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s UK spy series starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, has racked up further international territory deals for Endeavour Content.
The series has now sold to HBO Europe for Scandinavia, Cee, Spain, Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking Africa; Hot for Israel; and Tvnz for New Zealand. It premieres on BBC America in the Us this week and will screen on BBC One and BBC Three in the UK later this year.
Produced by the UK’s Sid Gentle Films, Killing Eve follows a M15 security officer whose deskbound job...
- 4/4/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Endeavor Content has racked up international sales on “Killing Eve,” the Phoebe Waller-Bridge spy drama starring Sandra Oh (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Jodie Comer (“Thirteen”).
The BBC has already acquired the buzzy series for the U.K. ahead of its U.S. bow on BBC America this coming Sunday. The latest pre-sales include to HBO Europe, which has taken it for Central and Eastern Europe, Iberia, and Scandinavia. Other early buyers include Israeli pay-tv platform Hot and Kiwi pubcaster Tvnz.
The eight-part series was produced by the U.K.’s Sid Gentle Films and is based on the Luke Jennings novellas. It follows a bored M15 operative (Oh) who is assigned to tracking a prolific and enigmatic female assassin, Villanelle (Comer). “Fleabag” writer and star Waller-Bridge has infused the series, which was shot across Europe, with her trademark dark humor, alongside the usual action and intrigue elements of a cat-and-mouse spy drama.
The BBC has already acquired the buzzy series for the U.K. ahead of its U.S. bow on BBC America this coming Sunday. The latest pre-sales include to HBO Europe, which has taken it for Central and Eastern Europe, Iberia, and Scandinavia. Other early buyers include Israeli pay-tv platform Hot and Kiwi pubcaster Tvnz.
The eight-part series was produced by the U.K.’s Sid Gentle Films and is based on the Luke Jennings novellas. It follows a bored M15 operative (Oh) who is assigned to tracking a prolific and enigmatic female assassin, Villanelle (Comer). “Fleabag” writer and star Waller-Bridge has infused the series, which was shot across Europe, with her trademark dark humor, alongside the usual action and intrigue elements of a cat-and-mouse spy drama.
- 4/4/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Plus: Maven says Good Morning, Mr. Mandela; IFC Films acquires The Land; and more…
Tom Ortenberg’s (pictured) Open Road Films and Marc Butan’s MadRiver Pictures have signed a non-exclusive production alliance for two to four in-house Open Road productions a year. Separately Open Road gets a first-look arrangement on MadRiver films.
The new international sales arm overseen by Kim Fox will handle rights outside the Us on those titles, while FilmNation continues to handle international sales on Open Road productions.
Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray’s Maven Pictures have teamed up with Jacqui Lewis to adapt Zelda la Grange’s Good Morning, Mr. Mandela, about the author and a white Afrikaner’s friendship with the former South African leader.
Andras Hamori’s London and Toronto-based H2O Motion Pictures has added two titles to the slate: Michael Dowse will direct the comedy Stiff, while American Solo will be based on by Katja Eichinger’s German thriller...
Tom Ortenberg’s (pictured) Open Road Films and Marc Butan’s MadRiver Pictures have signed a non-exclusive production alliance for two to four in-house Open Road productions a year. Separately Open Road gets a first-look arrangement on MadRiver films.
The new international sales arm overseen by Kim Fox will handle rights outside the Us on those titles, while FilmNation continues to handle international sales on Open Road productions.
Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray’s Maven Pictures have teamed up with Jacqui Lewis to adapt Zelda la Grange’s Good Morning, Mr. Mandela, about the author and a white Afrikaner’s friendship with the former South African leader.
Andras Hamori’s London and Toronto-based H2O Motion Pictures has added two titles to the slate: Michael Dowse will direct the comedy Stiff, while American Solo will be based on by Katja Eichinger’s German thriller...
- 2/22/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The Lion's TV distribution unit has inked a multi-year renewal agreement with ITV for the James Bond movie franchise.
The deal will keep the film franchise on the British commercial network and its family of channels for several years and is highlighted by the premiere of "Quantum of Solace," which continues the adventures of the spy as played by Daniel Craig. The deal was unveiled Monday by MGM Worldwide TV co-president Gary Marenzi.
As part of the agreement, for the first time in the U.K. marketplace, all the Bond films -- including "Casino Royale," "Goldfinger," "From ...
The deal will keep the film franchise on the British commercial network and its family of channels for several years and is highlighted by the premiere of "Quantum of Solace," which continues the adventures of the spy as played by Daniel Craig. The deal was unveiled Monday by MGM Worldwide TV co-president Gary Marenzi.
As part of the agreement, for the first time in the U.K. marketplace, all the Bond films -- including "Casino Royale," "Goldfinger," "From ...
- 8/16/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Lion's TV distribution unit has inked a multi-year renewal agreement with ITV for the James Bond movie franchise.
The deal will keep the film franchise on the British commercial network and its family of channels for several years and is highlighted by the premiere of "Quantum of Solace," which continues the adventures of the spy as played by Daniel Craig. The deal was unveiled Monday by MGM Worldwide TV co-president Gary Marenzi.
As part of the agreement, for the first time in the U.K. marketplace, all the Bond films -- including "Casino Royale," "Goldfinger," "From ...
The deal will keep the film franchise on the British commercial network and its family of channels for several years and is highlighted by the premiere of "Quantum of Solace," which continues the adventures of the spy as played by Daniel Craig. The deal was unveiled Monday by MGM Worldwide TV co-president Gary Marenzi.
As part of the agreement, for the first time in the U.K. marketplace, all the Bond films -- including "Casino Royale," "Goldfinger," "From ...
- 8/16/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
HollywoodNews.com: Filled with suspense and the struggle to discover one’s true identity, MGM and MTV will put a modern spin on one of the most popular classic films of the eighties, “Teen Wolf.” The reinvention comes alive as a sexy thriller set against the drama of high school life with a forbidden, romantic love story at its core. From the creator of “Criminal Minds”, Jeff Davis, and the executive producer of “The 4400”, René Echevarria, “Teen Wolf” is to commence production this summer with 12 one-hour episodes.
The thriller stars Tyler Posey (“Maid in Manhattan,” “Brothers and Sisters”), as the newly bitten werewolf, ‘Scott McCall’, Dylan O’Brien as his best friend ‘Stiles’, Crystal Reed as the mysterious new girl in town, ‘Allison’, and Tyler Hoechlin (“Road to Perdition,” “7th Heaven”) as the older and possibly quite dangerous werewolf, ‘Derek Hale.’
“Teen Wolf” is a co-production between MGM and MTV.
The thriller stars Tyler Posey (“Maid in Manhattan,” “Brothers and Sisters”), as the newly bitten werewolf, ‘Scott McCall’, Dylan O’Brien as his best friend ‘Stiles’, Crystal Reed as the mysterious new girl in town, ‘Allison’, and Tyler Hoechlin (“Road to Perdition,” “7th Heaven”) as the older and possibly quite dangerous werewolf, ‘Derek Hale.’
“Teen Wolf” is a co-production between MGM and MTV.
- 5/21/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
MGM's hour-long, Vancouver-lensed sci-fi TV series Stargate Universe (Sgu) has reported impressive ratings debuts in the Us, UK, Canada and Australia. Sgu debuted in the Us on Syfy to the best franchise premiere performance in four years, drawing 2.35 million viewers. "With this success, Sgu continues to be a very important franchise in the MGM family along with James Bond, Pink Panther and Rocky," said Gary Marenzi, Co-President, MGM Worldwide Television. "Many of our characters are younger, inexperienced and should not be on this mission," said Brad Wright, co-creator of Sgu. "This opens the door to relationships and storylines that younger audiences want to see." In Canada, Sgu premiered on Space with a record breaking audience of 565,000 making it Space's highest rated single episode ever. Launching on Sky1 in the UK, Sgu delivered 1,042,000 viewers for episode one and 961,000 for episode two. In Australia, Sgu was the best performing show on the Sci-Fi pay television platform,...
- 10/13/2009
- HollywoodNorthReport.com
Cannes -- Stable markets, greater fiscal clarity and steps to avoid protectionism and copyright theft -- is that too much to ask?
After a week rife with speculation on the future of the television business, executives preparing to depart Miptv fixed their eyes on London and the G20 conference. As leaders including President Obama hammered out a game plan Thursday to reverse the global recession, execs on the Croisette outlined a range of economic issues they say are critical to keeping the TV industry afloat.
"Most of all, we need a return to market stability -- then we can get on and do our jobs," said Lee Bartlett, managing director of ITV Global, part of one of many broadcast groups whose shares have tanked during the past 12 months.
Added a senior studio distribution exec: "What has to come out of the G20 is a real plan so the whole market can calm down.
After a week rife with speculation on the future of the television business, executives preparing to depart Miptv fixed their eyes on London and the G20 conference. As leaders including President Obama hammered out a game plan Thursday to reverse the global recession, execs on the Croisette outlined a range of economic issues they say are critical to keeping the TV industry afloat.
"Most of all, we need a return to market stability -- then we can get on and do our jobs," said Lee Bartlett, managing director of ITV Global, part of one of many broadcast groups whose shares have tanked during the past 12 months.
Added a senior studio distribution exec: "What has to come out of the G20 is a real plan so the whole market can calm down.
- 4/2/2009
- by By Mimi Turner and Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
International TV veteran Christopher Ottinger is moving to MGM's Worldwide Television Group as executive vp , international television distribution.
He will have direct oversight of MGM's pay television licensing and business development activities outside of the U.S. and Canada.
The move reunites him with MGM worldwide TV co-president Gary Marenzi who said Wednesday, "Chris is an experienced and talented executive whose broad skill set will serve us well in MGM's entrepreneurial environment," said Marenzi. "Having collaborated with Chris during his first stint at MGM as well as at Paramount, I am pleased to welcome him back to the MGM team."
Ottinger will be based at MGM's headquarters in Los Angeles and report to Marenzi. He will work closely with Marenzi on overall international TV sales planning as well as collaborating on acquisitions and programming initiatives.
Ottinger most recently was executive vp for both Fox World and Fox Television Studios International where he oversaw the production of over 30 format productions per year.
He will have direct oversight of MGM's pay television licensing and business development activities outside of the U.S. and Canada.
The move reunites him with MGM worldwide TV co-president Gary Marenzi who said Wednesday, "Chris is an experienced and talented executive whose broad skill set will serve us well in MGM's entrepreneurial environment," said Marenzi. "Having collaborated with Chris during his first stint at MGM as well as at Paramount, I am pleased to welcome him back to the MGM team."
Ottinger will be based at MGM's headquarters in Los Angeles and report to Marenzi. He will work closely with Marenzi on overall international TV sales planning as well as collaborating on acquisitions and programming initiatives.
Ottinger most recently was executive vp for both Fox World and Fox Television Studios International where he oversaw the production of over 30 format productions per year.
- 10/4/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
TORONTO -- Finding new models for monetizing content will be the top priority of the inaugural Como Forum in October, organizers said Tuesday.
Organized by the Toronto-based Cameron Thomson Group, the Oct. 24-26 industry conclave in Lake Como, Italy, will include 20th Century Fox Films chairman Jim Gianopoulos, MobiTV chief scientist Kay Johansson and MGM Television Worldwide co-president Gary Marenzi.
Also on tap for the invitation-only huddle are ITN CEO Mark Wood, Sundance Film Festival director of creative development John Cooper, filmmaker Terry Gilliam, WMA vp John Mas and OgilvyOne Worldwide vice chairman Rory Sutherland, according to the Cameron Thompson Group.
Ron Thomson, president of Cameron Thomson, a convergence business development group with offices in London and Milan, said the No. 1 topic at the Como Forum will be how to restructure an entertainment industry now evolving beyond recognition in the Internet age.
Other A-list players set for the confab are Mark Goldman, COO of Al Gore's Current TV; Tom Glocer, CEO of Thomson/Reuters; Andrea Pezzi, founder of Italian Web documaker OVO; Patrick Bradley, director of Ingenious Media Investments; and Stefano Di Bella, managing director of De Agostini Editore S.p.A.
Organized by the Toronto-based Cameron Thomson Group, the Oct. 24-26 industry conclave in Lake Como, Italy, will include 20th Century Fox Films chairman Jim Gianopoulos, MobiTV chief scientist Kay Johansson and MGM Television Worldwide co-president Gary Marenzi.
Also on tap for the invitation-only huddle are ITN CEO Mark Wood, Sundance Film Festival director of creative development John Cooper, filmmaker Terry Gilliam, WMA vp John Mas and OgilvyOne Worldwide vice chairman Rory Sutherland, according to the Cameron Thompson Group.
Ron Thomson, president of Cameron Thomson, a convergence business development group with offices in London and Milan, said the No. 1 topic at the Como Forum will be how to restructure an entertainment industry now evolving beyond recognition in the Internet age.
Other A-list players set for the confab are Mark Goldman, COO of Al Gore's Current TV; Tom Glocer, CEO of Thomson/Reuters; Andrea Pezzi, founder of Italian Web documaker OVO; Patrick Bradley, director of Ingenious Media Investments; and Stefano Di Bella, managing director of De Agostini Editore S.p.A.
- 8/22/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
COLOGNE, Germany -- Herbert Kloiber's Tele Munchen Gruppe has signed a long-term licensing deal with MGM International TV Distribution Inc., giving TMG German-language TV rights to upcoming MGM and United Artists features along with a slew of library titles.
The deal includes such upcoming theatrical MGM/UA theatrical titles as the 22nd James Bond film, the new installment of "The Pink Panther" and UA releases "Lions for Lambs" and "Valkyrie".
Tele Munchen also picks up a slate of recent releases including "Rocky Balboa" as well as several telefilms and straight-to-DVD titles.
Kloiber said that MGM's diverse slate "with everything from riveting dramas and high adventures to coming of age comedies" gives it an especially wide audience appeal.
The TMG deal is the first major international agreement signed since Gary Marenzi rejoined MGM last month as co-president of worldwide television.
"Our agreement with Tele Munchen is significant not only in that it brings MGM and United Artists popular theatrical releases to television viewers throughout the German-speaking region," Marenzi said in a statement.
The deal includes such upcoming theatrical MGM/UA theatrical titles as the 22nd James Bond film, the new installment of "The Pink Panther" and UA releases "Lions for Lambs" and "Valkyrie".
Tele Munchen also picks up a slate of recent releases including "Rocky Balboa" as well as several telefilms and straight-to-DVD titles.
Kloiber said that MGM's diverse slate "with everything from riveting dramas and high adventures to coming of age comedies" gives it an especially wide audience appeal.
The TMG deal is the first major international agreement signed since Gary Marenzi rejoined MGM last month as co-president of worldwide television.
"Our agreement with Tele Munchen is significant not only in that it brings MGM and United Artists popular theatrical releases to television viewers throughout the German-speaking region," Marenzi said in a statement.
- 6/29/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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