Warner Bros Discovery (Wbd) has hired an original productions chief for Max in Italy and Iberia, an intriguing move that completes the local content team ahead of the streaming service’s launch in Europe next year.
Alberto Carullo has been named Vice President Max Local Original Production Italy & Iberia, reporting directly to Laura Carafoli, SVP, Content Networks & Streaming Local Productions, Italy & Iberia.
Max is due to launch in 22 European countries in 2024. Those such as Iberia that already offer HBO Max will be the first tranche of countries to get the platform.
No date has been given for a launch in Italy, where Wbd has an output deal with Sky Italia for HBO content. This is due to end in 2025, and a Wbd spokesman confirmed Max cannot launch in the country while the current agreement is in place. Similar situations are facing Max in the UK and Germany.
Carullo, whose main base will be in Madrid,...
Alberto Carullo has been named Vice President Max Local Original Production Italy & Iberia, reporting directly to Laura Carafoli, SVP, Content Networks & Streaming Local Productions, Italy & Iberia.
Max is due to launch in 22 European countries in 2024. Those such as Iberia that already offer HBO Max will be the first tranche of countries to get the platform.
No date has been given for a launch in Italy, where Wbd has an output deal with Sky Italia for HBO content. This is due to end in 2025, and a Wbd spokesman confirmed Max cannot launch in the country while the current agreement is in place. Similar situations are facing Max in the UK and Germany.
Carullo, whose main base will be in Madrid,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) Max streamer will launch in 22 European countries in spring 2024 and France and Belgium later next year, the media outfit revealed today.
Opening Mipcom Cannes with a keynote, interntional boss Gerhard Zeiler and Emea Head of Streaming Leah Hooper Rosa brought highly-anticipated news of the rollout of the new streamer in the continent, which is rebranding from HBO Max with a bigger offering.
The Nordics, the Netherlands, Iberia and Cee, which already have HBO Max, will gain access to the rebranded streamer in the spring.
There will then be a “second wave” of launches later next year including in France and Belgium, which currently don’t have HBO Max, although Wbd has an output deal with Amazon locally in France.
The streamer will air the Paris Olympics next summer alongside holding the wealth of content owned by Wbd including HBO shows, Warner and DC movies. The...
Opening Mipcom Cannes with a keynote, interntional boss Gerhard Zeiler and Emea Head of Streaming Leah Hooper Rosa brought highly-anticipated news of the rollout of the new streamer in the continent, which is rebranding from HBO Max with a bigger offering.
The Nordics, the Netherlands, Iberia and Cee, which already have HBO Max, will gain access to the rebranded streamer in the spring.
There will then be a “second wave” of launches later next year including in France and Belgium, which currently don’t have HBO Max, although Wbd has an output deal with Amazon locally in France.
The streamer will air the Paris Olympics next summer alongside holding the wealth of content owned by Wbd including HBO shows, Warner and DC movies. The...
- 10/16/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
In the past few minutes, Warner Bros Discovery has set out plans for its new look international sales team following Robert Blair’s exit.
Wbd International President Gerhard Zeiler sent an internal memo revealing the new Wbd International TV Distribution structure, which will be in place following next week’s Mipcom.
This follows Zeiler’s conversations with Wbd’s international licensing teams, including those from the long-serving Blair’s team, local units and U.S. execs on the future shape of the sales division.
The resulting restructure will see Phil Goodhew, SVP Commercial Strategy, International TV Distribution and Allan Stenhouse, SVP International TV Marketing, now reporting to David Decker, President of Content Sales. The pair will work closely with International leadership and local licensing teams from both a commercial strategy and marketing perspective, to “ensure a smooth operating rhythm and information flow across all the sales teams,” wrote Zeiler.
Decker,...
Wbd International President Gerhard Zeiler sent an internal memo revealing the new Wbd International TV Distribution structure, which will be in place following next week’s Mipcom.
This follows Zeiler’s conversations with Wbd’s international licensing teams, including those from the long-serving Blair’s team, local units and U.S. execs on the future shape of the sales division.
The resulting restructure will see Phil Goodhew, SVP Commercial Strategy, International TV Distribution and Allan Stenhouse, SVP International TV Marketing, now reporting to David Decker, President of Content Sales. The pair will work closely with International leadership and local licensing teams from both a commercial strategy and marketing perspective, to “ensure a smooth operating rhythm and information flow across all the sales teams,” wrote Zeiler.
Decker,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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Wbd & Paramount Forge International Path
End of the exodus?: It doesn’t feel five minutes ago that Gerhard Zeiler was setting his first post-wbd merger international unit, and yet he was at it again on Thursday. This was following a spate of exits that has seen Emea boss Priya Dogra, international distribution head Robert Blair, Germany lead Hannes Heyelmann and, most recently, France chief Pierre Branco announce departures over the past weeks. This mini-exodus has been the talk of international confabs of late but Zeiler appeared to stem the flow with an all-staff email yesterday announcing another rejig, in which he acknowledged that “change can be unsettling and we have...
Wbd & Paramount Forge International Path
End of the exodus?: It doesn’t feel five minutes ago that Gerhard Zeiler was setting his first post-wbd merger international unit, and yet he was at it again on Thursday. This was following a spate of exits that has seen Emea boss Priya Dogra, international distribution head Robert Blair, Germany lead Hannes Heyelmann and, most recently, France chief Pierre Branco announce departures over the past weeks. This mini-exodus has been the talk of international confabs of late but Zeiler appeared to stem the flow with an all-staff email yesterday announcing another rejig, in which he acknowledged that “change can be unsettling and we have...
- 10/6/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Move follows spate of senior departures in recent weeks
Warner Bros Discovery president of international Gerhard Zeiler has announced his new leadership team following a series of departures in recent weeks.
The appointments follow the exits of Emea president Priya Dogra, head of international TV distribution Robert Blair, Germany boss Hannes Heyelmann and French general manager Pierre Branco.
Clement Schwebig, who has managed India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster.
James Gibbons, president and managing director for Australia,...
Warner Bros Discovery president of international Gerhard Zeiler has announced his new leadership team following a series of departures in recent weeks.
The appointments follow the exits of Emea president Priya Dogra, head of international TV distribution Robert Blair, Germany boss Hannes Heyelmann and French general manager Pierre Branco.
Clement Schwebig, who has managed India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) since 2020, will now have responsibility for Gsa, France, Benelux and Africa which will be brought together into a single Western Europe & Africa market cluster.
James Gibbons, president and managing director for Australia,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Amid a widespread executive exodus, Warner Bros. Discovery’s international boss Gerhard Zeiler sent out a memo to the staff today laying out the company’s new global leadership structure.
Following France boss Pierre Branco’s exit earlier this week, Wbd has tapped Clément Schwebig to oversee France, Benelux, Afrique, Allemagne, Autriche and Suisse. James Gibbons, meanwhile, will now handle Asia and Western Pacific which will be united into a single Apac region. As part of the shuffle, Schwebig and Gibbons will essentially see their scope expanded with more territories to handle.
Latin America and Poland will continue to be led by Fernando Medin and Kasia Kieli, respectively. The rest of the structure will be unchanged.
Branco is the fourth high-ranking Wbd executive to depart in recent months, alongside Emea boss Priya Dogra, Hannes Heyelmann, who headed Germany, and Robert Blair, the former boss international TV distribution.
Zeiler acknowleged in...
Following France boss Pierre Branco’s exit earlier this week, Wbd has tapped Clément Schwebig to oversee France, Benelux, Afrique, Allemagne, Autriche and Suisse. James Gibbons, meanwhile, will now handle Asia and Western Pacific which will be united into a single Apac region. As part of the shuffle, Schwebig and Gibbons will essentially see their scope expanded with more territories to handle.
Latin America and Poland will continue to be led by Fernando Medin and Kasia Kieli, respectively. The rest of the structure will be unchanged.
Branco is the fourth high-ranking Wbd executive to depart in recent months, alongside Emea boss Priya Dogra, Hannes Heyelmann, who headed Germany, and Robert Blair, the former boss international TV distribution.
Zeiler acknowleged in...
- 10/5/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery international boss Gerhard Zeiler has unveiled a new international leadership structure for the company following various executive departures and restructurings.
“Following my recent announcements about the departure of Priya Dogra, Robert Blair, Hannes Heyelmann and Pierre Branco, I have been working with the leadership across the international business to create a new International structure that best leverages the strengths of our businesses, while empowering all of us to drive the future growth and success of the company,” he said in a memo. “After many discussions I am now pleased to share with you the new international leadership team, who will report into me.”
As far as key regions go, Latin America will continue to be led by Fernando Medin.
Meanwhile, in the Asia Pacific area, the India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) and Western Pacific regions will be united into a single Apac region under the leadership of James Gibbons.
“Following my recent announcements about the departure of Priya Dogra, Robert Blair, Hannes Heyelmann and Pierre Branco, I have been working with the leadership across the international business to create a new International structure that best leverages the strengths of our businesses, while empowering all of us to drive the future growth and success of the company,” he said in a memo. “After many discussions I am now pleased to share with you the new international leadership team, who will report into me.”
As far as key regions go, Latin America will continue to be led by Fernando Medin.
Meanwhile, in the Asia Pacific area, the India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) and Western Pacific regions will be united into a single Apac region under the leadership of James Gibbons.
- 10/5/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery France boss Pierre Branco has become the latest international exec to depart the company.
Branco has been with the company for 17 years, working his way up to being promomted to head of France, Benelux and Africa last year after Warner Bros merged with Discovery. He will stay on until a new structure is finalized under international boss Gerhard Zeiler.
His exit follows that of Emea boss Priya Dogra, Germany head Hannes Heyelmann and international distribution chief Robert Blair in recent weeks.
In a note sent round in the past few minutes, Zeiler praised “a rare example of a leader who combines exceptional commercial skills with a truly creative mindset,” pointing to recent Branco successes such as local movie Simone and the launch of the Warner Pass on Amazon Prime Video.
He joined Turner in 2006 and held several roles across Emea, including leading Turner’s TV and digital business in France,...
Branco has been with the company for 17 years, working his way up to being promomted to head of France, Benelux and Africa last year after Warner Bros merged with Discovery. He will stay on until a new structure is finalized under international boss Gerhard Zeiler.
His exit follows that of Emea boss Priya Dogra, Germany head Hannes Heyelmann and international distribution chief Robert Blair in recent weeks.
In a note sent round in the past few minutes, Zeiler praised “a rare example of a leader who combines exceptional commercial skills with a truly creative mindset,” pointing to recent Branco successes such as local movie Simone and the launch of the Warner Pass on Amazon Prime Video.
He joined Turner in 2006 and held several roles across Emea, including leading Turner’s TV and digital business in France,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Pierre Branco, general manager for Warner Bros. Discovery in France, Benelux and Africa, is stepping down from his position, Variety has learned.
Branco took the job a year ago and was previously country manager for WarnerMedia in France, Benelux, Middle East and Africa and head of affiliates and ad sales for Emea. A source close to the company said it was Branco’s decision to exit the banner. He’s the fourth high-ranking Wbd executive to depart in recent months amid an internal shakeup, following Emea boss Priya Dogra, Hannes Heyelmann, who headed Germany, and Robert Blair, the former boss international TV distribution.
“My 17 years at Wbd have been ones of immense pride and satisfaction,” Branco said in a statement.” The executive said it gave him “the privilege of working on the best brands and content in the business, collaborating with incredible colleagues and partners across the globe and leading...
Branco took the job a year ago and was previously country manager for WarnerMedia in France, Benelux, Middle East and Africa and head of affiliates and ad sales for Emea. A source close to the company said it was Branco’s decision to exit the banner. He’s the fourth high-ranking Wbd executive to depart in recent months amid an internal shakeup, following Emea boss Priya Dogra, Hannes Heyelmann, who headed Germany, and Robert Blair, the former boss international TV distribution.
“My 17 years at Wbd have been ones of immense pride and satisfaction,” Branco said in a statement.” The executive said it gave him “the privilege of working on the best brands and content in the business, collaborating with incredible colleagues and partners across the globe and leading...
- 10/3/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery Germany boss Hannes Heyelmann has become the latest to exit from Gerhard Zeiler’s international team.
In an internal note sent out earlier today, Zeiler said “a final decision about the future leadership in the region” will be made in the coming weeks, with Heyelmann, who has been with the company for two decades, set to stay on till October.
Heyelmann originally joined Turner in Atlanta, quickly rising to SVP, MD for Central and Eastern Europe and International Original Programming Strategy and then EVP Programming, Emea for WarnerMedia.
He was made EVP, General Manager for Germany, Switzerland and Austria last year when the team was restructured into territory blocks after the merger.
“I am extremely grateful to Hannes for his contribution and leadership in one of our most important, complex, and exciting regions, which as you know is close to my heart,” said Zeiler.
“And while it...
In an internal note sent out earlier today, Zeiler said “a final decision about the future leadership in the region” will be made in the coming weeks, with Heyelmann, who has been with the company for two decades, set to stay on till October.
Heyelmann originally joined Turner in Atlanta, quickly rising to SVP, MD for Central and Eastern Europe and International Original Programming Strategy and then EVP Programming, Emea for WarnerMedia.
He was made EVP, General Manager for Germany, Switzerland and Austria last year when the team was restructured into territory blocks after the merger.
“I am extremely grateful to Hannes for his contribution and leadership in one of our most important, complex, and exciting regions, which as you know is close to my heart,” said Zeiler.
“And while it...
- 9/15/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Hannes Heyelmann, Warner Bros. Discovery executive VP and general manager for Germany, Switzerland and Austria, has stepped down from his role.
The move comes after Warner Bros. Discovery Emea boss Priya Dogra left the company after almost 14 years last month. Dogra’s departure came just weeks after the exit of Robert Blair, president of international TV distribution, who left the company after 25 years. Dogra and Blair’s roles were not replaced.
In an internal memo to staff seen by Variety, Gerhard Zeiler, Wbd’s international president, wrote:
“When we launched the newly merged Warner Bros. Discovery in April last year, we did so with the ambition to be a top global entertainment company and we are making good progress towards our goals.
In reviewing our plans for Emea moving forward, Hannes Heyelmann has advised me of his decision to resign from his role of EVP, General Manager for Germany, Switzerland,...
The move comes after Warner Bros. Discovery Emea boss Priya Dogra left the company after almost 14 years last month. Dogra’s departure came just weeks after the exit of Robert Blair, president of international TV distribution, who left the company after 25 years. Dogra and Blair’s roles were not replaced.
In an internal memo to staff seen by Variety, Gerhard Zeiler, Wbd’s international president, wrote:
“When we launched the newly merged Warner Bros. Discovery in April last year, we did so with the ambition to be a top global entertainment company and we are making good progress towards our goals.
In reviewing our plans for Emea moving forward, Hannes Heyelmann has advised me of his decision to resign from his role of EVP, General Manager for Germany, Switzerland,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
German media giant ProSiebenSat.1 has struck a deal to pick up the remaining 50 stake in the German streaming service Joyn from Warner Bros Discovery.
With over four million unique users a month, the streamer will now be owned wholly by ProSiebenSat.1 Media.
As part of the deal, Joyn users will continue to have access to free, advertising-financed as well as on-demand content from Warner Bros. Discovery, including channels such as Dmax, TLC, Eurosport 1, and HGTV. In addition, users of the Joyn Plus+ subscription will also have access to the streaming service Discovery+ for 12 months.
The joint venture between Discovery and ProSiebenSat.1 was first established in 2017. The streaming service has been operating under the name Joyn since 2019 and has a free basic service as well as a premium subscription option.
In a statement, Hannes Heyelmann, General Manager of Warner Bros. Discovery Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, said: “We are pleased that we...
With over four million unique users a month, the streamer will now be owned wholly by ProSiebenSat.1 Media.
As part of the deal, Joyn users will continue to have access to free, advertising-financed as well as on-demand content from Warner Bros. Discovery, including channels such as Dmax, TLC, Eurosport 1, and HGTV. In addition, users of the Joyn Plus+ subscription will also have access to the streaming service Discovery+ for 12 months.
The joint venture between Discovery and ProSiebenSat.1 was first established in 2017. The streaming service has been operating under the name Joyn since 2019 and has a free basic service as well as a premium subscription option.
In a statement, Hannes Heyelmann, General Manager of Warner Bros. Discovery Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, said: “We are pleased that we...
- 9/13/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery’s European operation continues to take shape, with Hannes Heyelmann today unveiling his German management team. The shake-up sees the departure of Discovery Communications Deutschland Deputy Managing Director Alberto Horta.
Heyelmann, a long-time Warner exec who has overseen original content production in Germany for the company for several years, was named EVP and General Manager of Warner Bros. Discovery Germany, Switzerland and Austria in June and has set his top team soon after Antonio Ruiz revealed his line-up of UK and Ireland execs.
Notable posts go to Marion Rathmann (free-tv and pay entertainment channels and streaming programming), Magdalena Prosteder (cinema productions chief) and Anke Greifeneder (original production for Warner TV channels and HBO Max). See below for the full line-up.
“In the past few weeks I have been working on the future strategy for Warner Bros. Discovery in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, including the formation of the management team for our region,...
Heyelmann, a long-time Warner exec who has overseen original content production in Germany for the company for several years, was named EVP and General Manager of Warner Bros. Discovery Germany, Switzerland and Austria in June and has set his top team soon after Antonio Ruiz revealed his line-up of UK and Ireland execs.
Notable posts go to Marion Rathmann (free-tv and pay entertainment channels and streaming programming), Magdalena Prosteder (cinema productions chief) and Anke Greifeneder (original production for Warner TV channels and HBO Max). See below for the full line-up.
“In the past few weeks I have been working on the future strategy for Warner Bros. Discovery in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, including the formation of the management team for our region,...
- 8/9/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Appointment comes as Priya Dogra sets Emea leadership team.
Discovery Iberia and France chief Antonio Ruiz is to head up Warmer Bros Discovery’s UK operations as part of Priya Dogra’s Emea leadership reshuffle.
Ruiz will oversee Wbd’s combined businesses in the UK and Ireland, working closely with the newly-merged company’s global operations across streaming, sport, US programming, and its studio unit.
His remit will include steering the company’s networks and streamers, leading marketing and monetising efforts for US content via theatrical distribution, licensing, consumer products, games and home entertainment, and developing strategies to drive growth in his territories.
Discovery Iberia and France chief Antonio Ruiz is to head up Warmer Bros Discovery’s UK operations as part of Priya Dogra’s Emea leadership reshuffle.
Ruiz will oversee Wbd’s combined businesses in the UK and Ireland, working closely with the newly-merged company’s global operations across streaming, sport, US programming, and its studio unit.
His remit will include steering the company’s networks and streamers, leading marketing and monetising efforts for US content via theatrical distribution, licensing, consumer products, games and home entertainment, and developing strategies to drive growth in his territories.
- 6/9/2022
- by John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially laid out its senior Emea leadership team under President and Managing for the region (excl Poland) Priya Dogra.
She unveiled the new-look structure today, revealing how local territory chiefs will feed into her centralized Emea operation. Five senior execs — including former Country Managers Sylvia Rothblum, Susanne Aigner and Thomas Ciampa — are stepping down at the same time.
Each territory manager will be responsible for Warner Bros. Discovery’s combined businesses in their respective territories, working closely with the company’s global functions across streaming, sport, US programming and the Warner Bros Discovery studio.
The team is as follows, in alphabetical order:
Alessandro Araimo becomes General Manager, Italy, Spain and Portugal. He was previously EVP and General Manager for Discovery in Italy. Pierre Branco becomes General Manager, France, Benelux and Africa. He was previously Country Manager for WarnerMedia in France, Benelux, Middle East and Africa and...
She unveiled the new-look structure today, revealing how local territory chiefs will feed into her centralized Emea operation. Five senior execs — including former Country Managers Sylvia Rothblum, Susanne Aigner and Thomas Ciampa — are stepping down at the same time.
Each territory manager will be responsible for Warner Bros. Discovery’s combined businesses in their respective territories, working closely with the company’s global functions across streaming, sport, US programming and the Warner Bros Discovery studio.
The team is as follows, in alphabetical order:
Alessandro Araimo becomes General Manager, Italy, Spain and Portugal. He was previously EVP and General Manager for Discovery in Italy. Pierre Branco becomes General Manager, France, Benelux and Africa. He was previously Country Manager for WarnerMedia in France, Benelux, Middle East and Africa and...
- 6/8/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery has set out its Emea leadership team under Priya Dogra, in her new role as president and managing director for the region.
Dogra’s position at the studio changed in April after Gerhard Zeiler, president of international for the merged company, set out his leadership team for overseas. Zeiler, a former WarnerMedia executive, now oversees the global channels business with a “dotted line” to international streaming lead Jb Perrette, a Discovery veteran. Zeiler previously held the same role for WarnerMedia, and now also has responsibility for Discovery’s international footprint.
Under the new structure, Dogra, formerly the president of WarnerMedia Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (excluding China), focuses only on Emea (excluding Poland). Based in London, she’s responsible for integrating and operating the Discovery and WarnerMedia International orgs across the region.
“My focus has been to build a senior team that harnesses and balances the experience,...
Dogra’s position at the studio changed in April after Gerhard Zeiler, president of international for the merged company, set out his leadership team for overseas. Zeiler, a former WarnerMedia executive, now oversees the global channels business with a “dotted line” to international streaming lead Jb Perrette, a Discovery veteran. Zeiler previously held the same role for WarnerMedia, and now also has responsibility for Discovery’s international footprint.
Under the new structure, Dogra, formerly the president of WarnerMedia Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (excluding China), focuses only on Emea (excluding Poland). Based in London, she’s responsible for integrating and operating the Discovery and WarnerMedia International orgs across the region.
“My focus has been to build a senior team that harnesses and balances the experience,...
- 6/8/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
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Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday unveiled the leadership team put in place to support Priya Dogra in her previously unveiled role as president and managing director, Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea), excluding Poland.
The merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia closed in April.
“My focus has been to build a senior team that harnesses and balances the experience, perspective and talent from across the Discovery and WarnerMedia businesses,” Dogra said. “Each leader will be responsible for continuing the necessary transitions into new means of distribution and new forms of growth, as well as integrating our two organizations into one team, with one clear strategy and a common, respectful culture.”
The executive team will be responsible for Warner Bros. Discovery’s combined businesses in their respective territories, “working in close coordination with the company’s global functions across streaming, sport, U.S. programming and...
Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday unveiled the leadership team put in place to support Priya Dogra in her previously unveiled role as president and managing director, Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea), excluding Poland.
The merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia closed in April.
“My focus has been to build a senior team that harnesses and balances the experience, perspective and talent from across the Discovery and WarnerMedia businesses,” Dogra said. “Each leader will be responsible for continuing the necessary transitions into new means of distribution and new forms of growth, as well as integrating our two organizations into one team, with one clear strategy and a common, respectful culture.”
The executive team will be responsible for Warner Bros. Discovery’s combined businesses in their respective territories, “working in close coordination with the company’s global functions across streaming, sport, U.S. programming and...
- 6/8/2022
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
German-Turkish film director, screenwriter, and producer Fatih Akin has signed a first-look deal with WarnerMedia, the first such agreement the filmmaker has made in his career.
The multi-year deal will cover German and Turkish language movies and series for theatrical release, TV and for HBO Max.
Akin and WarnerMedia have previously worked together on three movies: the 2017 Golden Globe winning In The Fade, for which Diane Kruger won Cannes Film Festival’s Best Actress prize; the 2019 pic The Golden Glove, which debuted at Berlin in competition; and Rheingold starring Emilio Sakraya, which will be released theatrically on October 27 this year.
Hannes Heyelmann, EVP Programming Emea at WarnerMedia, said: “We’ve worked with Fatih Akin for a number of years now and this deal furthers our fantastic relationship together. We know how important local content is to our audiences and together with Fatih we want to produce some great German and Turkish language content.
The multi-year deal will cover German and Turkish language movies and series for theatrical release, TV and for HBO Max.
Akin and WarnerMedia have previously worked together on three movies: the 2017 Golden Globe winning In The Fade, for which Diane Kruger won Cannes Film Festival’s Best Actress prize; the 2019 pic The Golden Glove, which debuted at Berlin in competition; and Rheingold starring Emilio Sakraya, which will be released theatrically on October 27 this year.
Hannes Heyelmann, EVP Programming Emea at WarnerMedia, said: “We’ve worked with Fatih Akin for a number of years now and this deal furthers our fantastic relationship together. We know how important local content is to our audiences and together with Fatih we want to produce some great German and Turkish language content.
- 3/3/2022
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
US studio was previously a producer partner on In The Fade, The Golden Glove and Rhinegold.
Award-winning German-Turkish director Fatih Akin has signed a multi-year first-look deal with WarnerMedia for German and Turkish language movies and series for theatrical release, TV and for HBO Max.
It marks the US studio’s growing interest in local European content as it rolls out its HBO Max streaming service internationally.
WarnerMedia will take all global rights for any project it boards apart for theatrical films which will be dealt with on a project by project basis.
Akin’s recent credits include the upcoming...
Award-winning German-Turkish director Fatih Akin has signed a multi-year first-look deal with WarnerMedia for German and Turkish language movies and series for theatrical release, TV and for HBO Max.
It marks the US studio’s growing interest in local European content as it rolls out its HBO Max streaming service internationally.
WarnerMedia will take all global rights for any project it boards apart for theatrical films which will be dealt with on a project by project basis.
Akin’s recent credits include the upcoming...
- 3/3/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
WarnerMedia has struck a first-look deal with German-Turkish director Fatih Akin.
The pact marks the first such deal Akin has signed up for in his career. The helmer is best known for such films as “In The Fade” (2017), “Head-On” (2004) and “Soul Kitchen” (2009).
The deal, which will span multiple years and several projects, will cover German and Turkish-language movies and series for theatrical release, TV and for HBO Max.
Hannes Heyelmann, EVP Programming Emea at WarnerMedia, said: “We’ve worked with Fatih Akin for a number of years now and this deal furthers our fantastic relationship together. We know how important local content is to our audiences and together with Fatih we want to produce some great German and Turkish language content. We are looking forward to continuing our work with this incredibly talented director and writer.”
Fatih Akin added: “Warner Bros. Pictures has inspired me all of my life. Some...
The pact marks the first such deal Akin has signed up for in his career. The helmer is best known for such films as “In The Fade” (2017), “Head-On” (2004) and “Soul Kitchen” (2009).
The deal, which will span multiple years and several projects, will cover German and Turkish-language movies and series for theatrical release, TV and for HBO Max.
Hannes Heyelmann, EVP Programming Emea at WarnerMedia, said: “We’ve worked with Fatih Akin for a number of years now and this deal furthers our fantastic relationship together. We know how important local content is to our audiences and together with Fatih we want to produce some great German and Turkish language content. We are looking forward to continuing our work with this incredibly talented director and writer.”
Fatih Akin added: “Warner Bros. Pictures has inspired me all of my life. Some...
- 3/3/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
WarnerMedia and Rtl Deutschland are partnering for the first time on the six-part co-production “Two Sides of the Abyss.”
Rtl Deutschland has secured first-run rights to the Warner TV original for Germany, where it will initially stream on its newly renamed Rtl Plus platform, as well as free-tv rights thereafter.
Warner TV Serie (formerly TNT Serie) will offer the series on pay TV in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while WarnerMedia streaming platform HBO Max will launch the series as a Max Original in 61 territories across the U.S., Latin America and Europe. WarnerMedia International Television Distribution will handle international distribution outside of these territories.
Created and written by Kristin Derfler, “Two Sides of the Abyss” follows Wuppertal police officer Luise Berg (Anne Ratte-Polle) as she heads for an inevitable catastrophe after her daughter’s murderer is released early from prison. A psychologically complex game of confusion begins in which the boundaries of guilt and innocence,...
Rtl Deutschland has secured first-run rights to the Warner TV original for Germany, where it will initially stream on its newly renamed Rtl Plus platform, as well as free-tv rights thereafter.
Warner TV Serie (formerly TNT Serie) will offer the series on pay TV in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while WarnerMedia streaming platform HBO Max will launch the series as a Max Original in 61 territories across the U.S., Latin America and Europe. WarnerMedia International Television Distribution will handle international distribution outside of these territories.
Created and written by Kristin Derfler, “Two Sides of the Abyss” follows Wuppertal police officer Luise Berg (Anne Ratte-Polle) as she heads for an inevitable catastrophe after her daughter’s murderer is released early from prison. A psychologically complex game of confusion begins in which the boundaries of guilt and innocence,...
- 2/14/2022
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television and WarnerMedia have extended a content deal that will see the likes of Spider Man: No Way Home and Ghostbusters: Afterlife made available on HBO Max and HBO channels across Central Eastern Europe.
The deal spans territories including Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and North Macedonia. Streamer HBO Max will replace HBO Go in the region next month. It is currently available in 46 territories and is rolling out further to Europe this year.
The partnership incorporates other Sony blockbusters including Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Unchartered and Morbius, along with features such as Happiest Season, The Broken Hearts Gallery and Monster Hunter.
The move is an expansion of a pre-existing deal that has seen multiple titles appear in the region via WarnerMedia’s channels.
“As our industry navigates its way out of the pandemic, it is fantastic to consolidate...
The deal spans territories including Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and North Macedonia. Streamer HBO Max will replace HBO Go in the region next month. It is currently available in 46 territories and is rolling out further to Europe this year.
The partnership incorporates other Sony blockbusters including Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Unchartered and Morbius, along with features such as Happiest Season, The Broken Hearts Gallery and Monster Hunter.
The move is an expansion of a pre-existing deal that has seen multiple titles appear in the region via WarnerMedia’s channels.
“As our industry navigates its way out of the pandemic, it is fantastic to consolidate...
- 2/10/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television and WarnerMedia have extended their content deal across Central and Eastern Europe, which will see titles from the Sony Pictures Entertainment (Spe) slate of current and upcoming films shown exclusively on HBO channels and streamer HBO Max across the region.
The slate includes “Spider-man: No Way Home,” “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Unchartered,” “Morbius,” “Happiest Season,” “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” “Monster Hunter” and “The Father.”
The deal also includes titles from popular Spe franchises such as Hotel Transylvania, Spider-Man, Peter Rabbit and Jumanji and the Sony Pictures Television library of TV series titles.
Countries covered under the deal are Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and North Macedonia. HBO Max replaces HBO Go in the region on March 8.
Mark Young, executive VP, networks and distribution, Sony Pictures Television, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: “As our industry...
The slate includes “Spider-man: No Way Home,” “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Unchartered,” “Morbius,” “Happiest Season,” “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” “Monster Hunter” and “The Father.”
The deal also includes titles from popular Spe franchises such as Hotel Transylvania, Spider-Man, Peter Rabbit and Jumanji and the Sony Pictures Television library of TV series titles.
Countries covered under the deal are Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and North Macedonia. HBO Max replaces HBO Go in the region on March 8.
Mark Young, executive VP, networks and distribution, Sony Pictures Television, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: “As our industry...
- 2/10/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Ricky Gervais has boarded “Greenlight – German Genius” a new series from WarnerMedia Germany inspired by one of his tweets from 2019.
The 8-episode series, which has started shooting in Berlin, satirises the German television industry.
Two years ago the “After Life” writer and actor sent a public message via Twitter to German actor Kida Ramadan praising his portrayal of character Toni Hamady in series “4 Blocks.”
“Congratulations,” wrote Gervais. “Another masterpiece.”
In a case of art imitating life, Ramadan and Gervais will now appear as fictional versions of themselves in “Greenlight – German Genius,” in which Ramadan convincing Gervais to let him make a German adaptation of his hit series “Extras” after the comedian sends Ramadan a tweet praising his performance in “4 Blocks.”
However, Ramadan hits a stumbling block when he realizes there aren’t any international celebrities in Germany to cameo in the adaptation all while trying to navigate the...
The 8-episode series, which has started shooting in Berlin, satirises the German television industry.
Two years ago the “After Life” writer and actor sent a public message via Twitter to German actor Kida Ramadan praising his portrayal of character Toni Hamady in series “4 Blocks.”
“Congratulations,” wrote Gervais. “Another masterpiece.”
In a case of art imitating life, Ramadan and Gervais will now appear as fictional versions of themselves in “Greenlight – German Genius,” in which Ramadan convincing Gervais to let him make a German adaptation of his hit series “Extras” after the comedian sends Ramadan a tweet praising his performance in “4 Blocks.”
However, Ramadan hits a stumbling block when he realizes there aren’t any international celebrities in Germany to cameo in the adaptation all while trying to navigate the...
- 11/25/2021
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Puppets
BritBox U.K.’s “Spitting Image” will return to the airwaves on Sept. 11, with a lineup featuring several new puppets of prominent national figures. Last year, the program was a massive hit for BritBox, the streaming platform co-developed by the BBC and ITV, reaching an audience of more than 4.4 million viewers for the series’ U.S. Election Special and over 200 million global online viewers for the year. In 2020 series creator Roger Law returned to “Spitting Image” as head of the series’ creative team, with Jeff Westbrook joining as showrunner. Avalon produces. Earlier this year it was also announced that a new local version of “Spitting Image” will be made for Sky Germany, featuring the most internationally relevant bits of the English-language original with original German-language skits added for the local audience.
Theater
Composer and theater impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber’s £6 million ($8.2 million) West End production of “Cinderella” will resume Aug.
BritBox U.K.’s “Spitting Image” will return to the airwaves on Sept. 11, with a lineup featuring several new puppets of prominent national figures. Last year, the program was a massive hit for BritBox, the streaming platform co-developed by the BBC and ITV, reaching an audience of more than 4.4 million viewers for the series’ U.S. Election Special and over 200 million global online viewers for the year. In 2020 series creator Roger Law returned to “Spitting Image” as head of the series’ creative team, with Jeff Westbrook joining as showrunner. Avalon produces. Earlier this year it was also announced that a new local version of “Spitting Image” will be made for Sky Germany, featuring the most internationally relevant bits of the English-language original with original German-language skits added for the local audience.
Theater
Composer and theater impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber’s £6 million ($8.2 million) West End production of “Cinderella” will resume Aug.
- 7/23/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Bohemia Media Boards ‘Highway One’
Exclusive: Phil Hunt and Lucy Fenton’s Bohemia Media has picked up UK distribution rights to Highway One out of this year’s Cannes market. Written and directed by Jaclyn Bethany, the movie stars Aisha Fabienne Ross, Greta Bellamacina and Stella Baker in the story of a New Year’s Eve party in rural California, where a group of millennials reunite – love between two women is sparked and mayhem unfolds. Pic debuted at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in April. It was produced by Rebecca Morandi and Executive Produced by Neon Heart Productions. Bohemia will release on November 8, 2021 on digital platforms; prior to then the movie will play an exclusive engagement at Genesis Cinema in London.
WarnerMedia Names Gas Theatrical Production Head
WarnerMedia has appointed Hannes Heyelmann to lead theatrical production in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, adding to his current remit as EVP Programming,...
Exclusive: Phil Hunt and Lucy Fenton’s Bohemia Media has picked up UK distribution rights to Highway One out of this year’s Cannes market. Written and directed by Jaclyn Bethany, the movie stars Aisha Fabienne Ross, Greta Bellamacina and Stella Baker in the story of a New Year’s Eve party in rural California, where a group of millennials reunite – love between two women is sparked and mayhem unfolds. Pic debuted at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in April. It was produced by Rebecca Morandi and Executive Produced by Neon Heart Productions. Bohemia will release on November 8, 2021 on digital platforms; prior to then the movie will play an exclusive engagement at Genesis Cinema in London.
WarnerMedia Names Gas Theatrical Production Head
WarnerMedia has appointed Hannes Heyelmann to lead theatrical production in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, adding to his current remit as EVP Programming,...
- 7/23/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
WarnerMedia has named Hannes Heyelmann its new head of theatrical production for German-speaking Europe, the company announced Friday.
Heyelmann will add the new remit to his current role as WarnerMedia’s executive vp programming for Emea (Europe, Middle East and Africa). He will continue to report to Priya Dogra, president, WarnerMedia Emea and Asia (excluding China). Heyelmann will also work closely with Sylvia Rothblum, the newly appointed country manager for the Gas (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) region, coordinating the development of local-language features, both for theatrical release and for Warner’s streaming service HBO Max.
Heyelmann replaces Peter Schauerte, who stepped down ...
Heyelmann will add the new remit to his current role as WarnerMedia’s executive vp programming for Emea (Europe, Middle East and Africa). He will continue to report to Priya Dogra, president, WarnerMedia Emea and Asia (excluding China). Heyelmann will also work closely with Sylvia Rothblum, the newly appointed country manager for the Gas (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) region, coordinating the development of local-language features, both for theatrical release and for Warner’s streaming service HBO Max.
Heyelmann replaces Peter Schauerte, who stepped down ...
- 7/23/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WarnerMedia has named Hannes Heyelmann its new head of theatrical production for German-speaking Europe, the company announced Friday.
Heyelmann will add the new remit to his current role as WarnerMedia’s executive vp programming for Emea (Europe, Middle East and Africa). He will continue to report to Priya Dogra, president, WarnerMedia Emea and Asia (excluding China). Heyelmann will also work closely with Sylvia Rothblum, the newly appointed country manager for the Gas (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) region, coordinating the development of local-language features, both for theatrical release and for Warner’s streaming service HBO Max.
Heyelmann replaces Peter Schauerte, who stepped down ...
Heyelmann will add the new remit to his current role as WarnerMedia’s executive vp programming for Emea (Europe, Middle East and Africa). He will continue to report to Priya Dogra, president, WarnerMedia Emea and Asia (excluding China). Heyelmann will also work closely with Sylvia Rothblum, the newly appointed country manager for the Gas (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) region, coordinating the development of local-language features, both for theatrical release and for Warner’s streaming service HBO Max.
Heyelmann replaces Peter Schauerte, who stepped down ...
- 7/23/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
As WarnerMedia prepares to launch its subscription service HBO Max in more international markets in 2021, the company has confirmed its new-look leadership team for European, the Middle East and North Africa.
Christina Sulebakk, previously General Manager HBO Europe, will take up the role of General Manager HBO Max Emea. In her position she will be responsible for upgrading the current HBO streaming offer in existing markets, such as HBO Nordic, HBO España, HBO Portugal and HBO Go in Central Eastern Europe, to HBO Max, later this year, with further territories to follow. She reports into Johannes Larcher, Head of HBO Max International.
Under Sulebakk will be: Line Mykland, who will head up the content experience team, responsible for developing and implementing the editorial strategy and vision for the HBO Max platform in Emea with a focus on local audiences; Roberto Soto, who will run growth marketing,...
Christina Sulebakk, previously General Manager HBO Europe, will take up the role of General Manager HBO Max Emea. In her position she will be responsible for upgrading the current HBO streaming offer in existing markets, such as HBO Nordic, HBO España, HBO Portugal and HBO Go in Central Eastern Europe, to HBO Max, later this year, with further territories to follow. She reports into Johannes Larcher, Head of HBO Max International.
Under Sulebakk will be: Line Mykland, who will head up the content experience team, responsible for developing and implementing the editorial strategy and vision for the HBO Max platform in Emea with a focus on local audiences; Roberto Soto, who will run growth marketing,...
- 1/20/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
WarnerMedia has announced the leadership teams for HBO Max Latin America and HBO Max Emea ahead of the streaming platform’s rollout across the territories, planned for later this year.
In their new roles, Sulebakk and Duran will handle upgrading current HBO streaming services in existing markets as well as expansion into new territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Christina Sulebakk will take the reins as general manager of HBO Max Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea), with Luis Duran filling the position at HBO Max Latin America in February. Both will report to head of HBO Max International Johannes Larcher.
Sulebakk is joined in Emea by Line Mykland as lead of the content experience team. Meanwhile, Roberto Soto heads up growth marketing, Brett Horowitz leads data, insights and planning, Tobias Andersson is Emea regional legal lead, Andreas Ferdinand heads product experience and Mark Spivey is talent lead.
In their new roles, Sulebakk and Duran will handle upgrading current HBO streaming services in existing markets as well as expansion into new territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Christina Sulebakk will take the reins as general manager of HBO Max Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea), with Luis Duran filling the position at HBO Max Latin America in February. Both will report to head of HBO Max International Johannes Larcher.
Sulebakk is joined in Emea by Line Mykland as lead of the content experience team. Meanwhile, Roberto Soto heads up growth marketing, Brett Horowitz leads data, insights and planning, Tobias Andersson is Emea regional legal lead, Andreas Ferdinand heads product experience and Mark Spivey is talent lead.
- 1/20/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Following news that Warner Bros President and Managing Director UK, Ireland, Spain Josh Berger is stepping down, WarnerMedia has promoted Polly Cochrane to Country Manager for UK and Ireland. She will oversee all commercial and group marketing activities in the region and will report directly to Priya Dogra, head of WarnerMedia Emea & Asia (excluding China).
Cochrane has been with WarnerMedia for 11 years and most recently served as Executive Vice President and Group Marketing Director, Warner Bros UK and Ireland, and Chief Marketing Officer, Harry Potter Global Franchise Development.
Said Dogra, “I’m delighted to welcome Polly to my leadership team. Polly brings a strong and inclusive leadership style, combined with a proven innovative approach to driving our beloved brands and franchises. As she takes on this broader set of responsibilities, our business will benefit from her wealth of experience in the UK media sector. I’m looking forward to tapping...
Cochrane has been with WarnerMedia for 11 years and most recently served as Executive Vice President and Group Marketing Director, Warner Bros UK and Ireland, and Chief Marketing Officer, Harry Potter Global Franchise Development.
Said Dogra, “I’m delighted to welcome Polly to my leadership team. Polly brings a strong and inclusive leadership style, combined with a proven innovative approach to driving our beloved brands and franchises. As she takes on this broader set of responsibilities, our business will benefit from her wealth of experience in the UK media sector. I’m looking forward to tapping...
- 10/29/2020
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Polly Cochrane is set to succeed Josh Berger as head of the U.K. and Ireland for WarnerMedia, Variety can reveal.
Cochrane, who marks 11 years with the studio this year, currently serves as executive vice president and group marketing director for Warner Bros. UK and Ireland, and chief marketing officer for Harry Potter global franchise development.
Sources tell Variety that Cochrane’s new title will be country manager for WarnerMedia, with oversight of the U.K. and Ireland. In the new role, she will oversee all commercial and group marketing activities in the region.
Noticeably, Berger also oversaw Spain, but a strategy for this market is believed to be still in process. Similarly, it’s unclear how the studio will handle continued leadership of the Harry Potter global franchise development.
As a country manager, Cochrane is responsible for the development and execution of WarnerMedia’s strategy in the U.K.
Cochrane, who marks 11 years with the studio this year, currently serves as executive vice president and group marketing director for Warner Bros. UK and Ireland, and chief marketing officer for Harry Potter global franchise development.
Sources tell Variety that Cochrane’s new title will be country manager for WarnerMedia, with oversight of the U.K. and Ireland. In the new role, she will oversee all commercial and group marketing activities in the region.
Noticeably, Berger also oversaw Spain, but a strategy for this market is believed to be still in process. Similarly, it’s unclear how the studio will handle continued leadership of the Harry Potter global franchise development.
As a country manager, Cochrane is responsible for the development and execution of WarnerMedia’s strategy in the U.K.
- 10/29/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
W&b Television, the German indie behind Netflix show Dark and the hit German drama 4 Blocks, has been commissioned to make a series tracing the beginnings of German hip-hop for TNT Serie.
Turner Germany’s series channel has ordered six-part series Almost Fly, which will be written and directed by Florian Gaag, who made the 2006 graffiti movement feature documentary Wholetrain.
Almost Fly is set in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin wall and centers on three schoolmates with big dreams whose lives are changed when they are introduced to hip-hop through a nearby U.S. Army base.
Hannes Heyelmann, managing director of the WarnerMedia channels in Germany, said: “With Almost Fly we are exploring a coming-of-age story in a contemporary historical context, capturing the lifestyle of the early 90s for the first time.”
The show will go into production in summer next year. Executive producers are Quirin Berg, Max Wiedemann and Elena Gruschka,...
Turner Germany’s series channel has ordered six-part series Almost Fly, which will be written and directed by Florian Gaag, who made the 2006 graffiti movement feature documentary Wholetrain.
Almost Fly is set in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin wall and centers on three schoolmates with big dreams whose lives are changed when they are introduced to hip-hop through a nearby U.S. Army base.
Hannes Heyelmann, managing director of the WarnerMedia channels in Germany, said: “With Almost Fly we are exploring a coming-of-age story in a contemporary historical context, capturing the lifestyle of the early 90s for the first time.”
The show will go into production in summer next year. Executive producers are Quirin Berg, Max Wiedemann and Elena Gruschka,...
- 12/5/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
TBS has snagged German comedy-drama “Arthur’s Law” from its Turner stablemate TNT in Germany. The U.S. channel has taken the finished show subtitled in English, as well as the option to remake it locally.
TNT has been moving into originals in Germany with the acclaimed drug-trafficking drama “4 Blocks” on TNT Serie and “Arthur’s Law” on the TNT Comedy channel. “Arthur’s Law” follows unemployed Arthur Ahnepol (Jan Josef Liefers), who wants his obnoxious wife to die to claim the life insurance and start a new life with his mistress, which sets off a series of disastrous events.
The series, which is directed by Christian Zübert (“Lommbock”), has been nominated for several TV awards in Germany. Martina Gedeck (“The Lives of Others”) and Nora Tschirner (“Rabbit Without Ears”) star alongside Liefers in the German series.
“The tale of our anti-hero Arthur can be applied universally, and we are...
TNT has been moving into originals in Germany with the acclaimed drug-trafficking drama “4 Blocks” on TNT Serie and “Arthur’s Law” on the TNT Comedy channel. “Arthur’s Law” follows unemployed Arthur Ahnepol (Jan Josef Liefers), who wants his obnoxious wife to die to claim the life insurance and start a new life with his mistress, which sets off a series of disastrous events.
The series, which is directed by Christian Zübert (“Lommbock”), has been nominated for several TV awards in Germany. Martina Gedeck (“The Lives of Others”) and Nora Tschirner (“Rabbit Without Ears”) star alongside Liefers in the German series.
“The tale of our anti-hero Arthur can be applied universally, and we are...
- 1/10/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
TBS is set to remake German comedy Arthur’s Law – the first original comedy from Turner’s German network TNT Comedy.
The U.S. cable network has secured the rights to the project, which is known locally as Arthurs Gesetz, from its parent company. It has picked up the format rights to the series as well as the rights to run the German version with subtitles.
The comedy follows unemployed Arthur Ahnepol, played by Jan Josef Liefers, who ekes out a bleak existence. Drawn from the strains of his unhappy marriage and bored to death, he makes a morbid plan: he wants his obnoxious wife to die. With the money from the life insurance there’s no obstacle for a restart with his beloved mistress. But an unwritten law dominates the life of the unlucky fellow: every problem solved by Arthur has a far worse effect. And so, he sets...
The U.S. cable network has secured the rights to the project, which is known locally as Arthurs Gesetz, from its parent company. It has picked up the format rights to the series as well as the rights to run the German version with subtitles.
The comedy follows unemployed Arthur Ahnepol, played by Jan Josef Liefers, who ekes out a bleak existence. Drawn from the strains of his unhappy marriage and bored to death, he makes a morbid plan: he wants his obnoxious wife to die. With the money from the life insurance there’s no obstacle for a restart with his beloved mistress. But an unwritten law dominates the life of the unlucky fellow: every problem solved by Arthur has a far worse effect. And so, he sets...
- 1/10/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Turner International has ordered the third and final season of the hit German gangster series “4 Blocks,” which world-premiered at the Berlin Film Festival last year and went on to win multiple awards.
The third season will comprise six episodes and will be directed by Özgür Yıldırım, who had co-helmed Season 2 with Oliver Hirschbiegel. It will start shooting in the spring and is scheduled to premiere next winter.
Amazon Prime Video will stream the series’ second season across more than 150 countries, including the U.S and the U.K., starting Saturday, followed by another 50 countries, including Germany and France, in late 2019. The series will be available on Amazon Prime in German and dubbed into Spanish, Portuguese and Italian, with subtitles in many more languages, including English, Chinese and Japanese. An English-language dubbed version of both seasons will be delivered in January.
“The second season reached over 60% more viewers than Season...
The third season will comprise six episodes and will be directed by Özgür Yıldırım, who had co-helmed Season 2 with Oliver Hirschbiegel. It will start shooting in the spring and is scheduled to premiere next winter.
Amazon Prime Video will stream the series’ second season across more than 150 countries, including the U.S and the U.K., starting Saturday, followed by another 50 countries, including Germany and France, in late 2019. The series will be available on Amazon Prime in German and dubbed into Spanish, Portuguese and Italian, with subtitles in many more languages, including English, Chinese and Japanese. An English-language dubbed version of both seasons will be delivered in January.
“The second season reached over 60% more viewers than Season...
- 12/14/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Turner’s hit German gangster saga 4 Blocks has been recommissioned for a third and final season.
The show, which airs internationally on Amazon Prime Video, has been reordered for a third season for six episodes by TNT Serie, Turner Germany’s series channel. The show is produced by Wiedemann & Berg Television, producers of Netflix’s Dark. Shooting starts in spring 2019 and it will air in winter 2019.
The drama stars Kida Khodr Ramadan as the leader of a crime family and drug cartel in Berlin, who is forced to live an ordinary life after his brother is arrested.
4 Blocks was developed by screenwriting trio Hanno Hackfort, Bob Konrad, and Richard Kropf, as well as by Marvin Kren, who also directed season one. The second season was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel (Der Untergang) and Özgür Yıldırım. Marvin Kren acted as executive producer alongside Quirin Berg and Max Wiedemann,...
The show, which airs internationally on Amazon Prime Video, has been reordered for a third season for six episodes by TNT Serie, Turner Germany’s series channel. The show is produced by Wiedemann & Berg Television, producers of Netflix’s Dark. Shooting starts in spring 2019 and it will air in winter 2019.
The drama stars Kida Khodr Ramadan as the leader of a crime family and drug cartel in Berlin, who is forced to live an ordinary life after his brother is arrested.
4 Blocks was developed by screenwriting trio Hanno Hackfort, Bob Konrad, and Richard Kropf, as well as by Marvin Kren, who also directed season one. The second season was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel (Der Untergang) and Özgür Yıldırım. Marvin Kren acted as executive producer alongside Quirin Berg and Max Wiedemann,...
- 12/14/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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