Ugc, the long-running French film studio whose biggest hits include “Amelie Poulain,” has successful branched into TV series by acquiring stakes in a flurry of talent-driven production companies such as Itineraire Productions (“Hpi”) and Headline Pictures (“Call My Agent!’s” British remake) in the U.K.
Opting for a different approach to Gaumont’s or large media groups like Mediawan, the company has been building its label Ugc Series as a coalition of independently-ran production companies under the leadership of Laurence Lenica, a veteran Ugc executive, and Franck Calderon, a well-known writer, producer and former boss of TF1 Productions.
So far, Ugc Series comprises six banners. Along with Headline Pictures and Itineraire Productions, these include Henri Debeurne’s Next Episode whose credits take in “Christmas Flow” for Netflix and “J’ai tué mon mari” for NBCU; Ugc Fiction, which Calderon is leading with Karine Evrard and Sophie Exbrayat, and which...
Opting for a different approach to Gaumont’s or large media groups like Mediawan, the company has been building its label Ugc Series as a coalition of independently-ran production companies under the leadership of Laurence Lenica, a veteran Ugc executive, and Franck Calderon, a well-known writer, producer and former boss of TF1 Productions.
So far, Ugc Series comprises six banners. Along with Headline Pictures and Itineraire Productions, these include Henri Debeurne’s Next Episode whose credits take in “Christmas Flow” for Netflix and “J’ai tué mon mari” for NBCU; Ugc Fiction, which Calderon is leading with Karine Evrard and Sophie Exbrayat, and which...
- 3/24/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
While handsomely shot, well-cast, and occasionally atmospheric, the latest from Belgian director Fabrice Du Welz qualifies as a watchable disappointment. Inexorable reaches for the somber allure of Claire Denis’ Bastards and instead has the psychological force of a particularly rote ’90s thriller. A shame when all the ingredients are in place for something deeper and more unsettling.
Benoît Poelvoorde, so memorable as the lead in 1992’s Man Bites Dog—streaming on Criterion Channel, still a must-watch—is Marcel Bellmer, a novelist moving into a gob-smackingly large country estate with his wife and young daughter. Said wife is Jeanne (Mélanie Doutey), and the estate was the home of her late father, a noted publisher. The giant mansion goes oddly unexplored in Inexorable, and that is a literal waste of space. We never get a sense of its geography or feel any sense of its hidden corridors.
Into this environment comes Gloria...
Benoît Poelvoorde, so memorable as the lead in 1992’s Man Bites Dog—streaming on Criterion Channel, still a must-watch—is Marcel Bellmer, a novelist moving into a gob-smackingly large country estate with his wife and young daughter. Said wife is Jeanne (Mélanie Doutey), and the estate was the home of her late father, a noted publisher. The giant mansion goes oddly unexplored in Inexorable, and that is a literal waste of space. We never get a sense of its geography or feel any sense of its hidden corridors.
Into this environment comes Gloria...
- 9/11/2021
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
The France-produced 8-episode 18th Century mystery thriller series, "La Révolution", created by Aurélien Molas ("Red Creek") introduces French surgeon 'Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin', the inventor of the 'Guillotine', now streaming on Netflix:
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 10/22/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix will stream the France-produced 8-episode 18th Century mystery thriller series, "La Révolution", created by Aurélien Molas ("Red Creek") introducing French surgeon 'Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin', the inventor of the 'Guillotine', streaming October 16, 2020 on Netflix:
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 9/24/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix will stream the France-produced 8-episode 18th Century mystery thriller series, "La Révolution", created by Aurélien Molas ("Red Creek") introducing French surgeon, 'Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin', the inventor of the 'Guillotine', vilified as the pre-eminent symbol during the 'Reign of Terror':
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 8/27/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix has ordered a France-produced 8-episode 18th Century mystery thriller series, created by Aurélien Molas ("Red Creek") "...that gives a new spin on the start of the 'French Revolution'..." introducing French surgeon, 'Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin', the inventor of the 'Guillotine', that was celebrated as the 'people's avenger' by supporters of the 'French Revolution' and vilified as the pre-eminent symbol during the 'Reign of Terror':
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series...
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series...
- 6/26/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix continues developing a France co-produced 8-episode 18th Century mystery thriller series, created by Aurélien Molas ("Red Creek") "...that gives a new spin on the start of the 'French Revolution'..." by introducing French surgeon Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin', the inventor of the 'Guillotine', the pre-eminent symbol during the peoples' 'Reign of Terror':
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge.
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge.
- 2/23/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings today officially opened Netflix’s vast new French headquarters in the center of Paris.
Currently home to 40 employees in film, TV and marketing, and with ample space for at least 100 more, the shiny new space is a major sign of intent for the streamer in one of Europe’s most important – and heavily regulated – markets.
Netflix announced today that it will significantly increase investment in France, with 20 new French productions, and partnerships with leading French creative institutions.
The streamer’s French content executives today unveiled a handful of original shows as well as a range of series and films made by production partners for the streamer. They include:
BigBug, the new film by César Award winner Jean-Pierre Jeunet, based on a script written by Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant — a comedy set in the future with a cast including César Award winner Elsa Zylberstein, César Award nominee Isabelle Nanty and Manu Payet.
Currently home to 40 employees in film, TV and marketing, and with ample space for at least 100 more, the shiny new space is a major sign of intent for the streamer in one of Europe’s most important – and heavily regulated – markets.
Netflix announced today that it will significantly increase investment in France, with 20 new French productions, and partnerships with leading French creative institutions.
The streamer’s French content executives today unveiled a handful of original shows as well as a range of series and films made by production partners for the streamer. They include:
BigBug, the new film by César Award winner Jean-Pierre Jeunet, based on a script written by Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant — a comedy set in the future with a cast including César Award winner Elsa Zylberstein, César Award nominee Isabelle Nanty and Manu Payet.
- 1/17/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix continued to make strides in its European expansion on Thursday, unveiling a swanky multi-floor Paris office and announcing 20 new French shows and movies in the pipeline.
Located in the heart of the city and staffed with 40 employees, Netflix’s office launch attracted French industry figures, including producers and filmmakers working with or looking to work with Netflix.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, who was on hand at the event, said the service will be stepping up its investment locally and will target high-profile talent in 2020. New titles include the film “Big Bug,” directed by “Amelie” director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Penned by Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant, “Big Bug” is a comedy set in the future starring Elsa Zylberstein, Isabelle Nanty and Manu Payet.
Jeunet participated in the first roundtable organised for the event, along with the directors Julien Leclercq and Leïla Sy, as well as rapper-turned-actor Kery James, and Sara May, director...
Located in the heart of the city and staffed with 40 employees, Netflix’s office launch attracted French industry figures, including producers and filmmakers working with or looking to work with Netflix.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, who was on hand at the event, said the service will be stepping up its investment locally and will target high-profile talent in 2020. New titles include the film “Big Bug,” directed by “Amelie” director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Penned by Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant, “Big Bug” is a comedy set in the future starring Elsa Zylberstein, Isabelle Nanty and Manu Payet.
Jeunet participated in the first roundtable organised for the event, along with the directors Julien Leclercq and Leïla Sy, as well as rapper-turned-actor Kery James, and Sara May, director...
- 1/17/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix continues developing a France co-produced 8-episode 18th Century mystery thriller series, created by Aurélien Molas ("Red Creek") "...that gives a new spin on the start of the 'French Revolution'..." by introducing French surgeon Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin', the inventor of the 'Guillotine', the pre-eminent symbol during the peoples' 'Reign of Terror':
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge.
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience...
"...a series inspired by such a defining moment in history..."
Click the images to enlarge.
- 10/8/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Amazon Prime Video has acquired second-window rights to “Apnea” (“Une Île”), the French female-powered fantasy series which competed at Series Mania and won best French show.
“Apnea” will premiere on Arte and will roll out on Amazon Prime Video in France shortly after. The series will not be available on the streaming service outside of France.
“Apnea,” written by Gaia Guasti and Aurélien Molas, is headlined by an international cast, including Laetitia Casta, Noée Abita, Sergi Lopez, Manuel Severi and Alba Gaia Bellugi. Julien Trousselier directed the series.
The series was produced by Nicole Collet (“Mafiosa”) at Image et Compagnie, and co-produced by Arte France. Lagardère Studios Distribution is handling international sales.
Inspired by the mermaid myth, “Apnea” is a fantasy-filled murder mystery set in a quaint fishing village on a Mediterranean isle.
Isabelle Bertrand , Amazon Prime’s content acquisition manager for France, told Variety that the streaming service had...
“Apnea” will premiere on Arte and will roll out on Amazon Prime Video in France shortly after. The series will not be available on the streaming service outside of France.
“Apnea,” written by Gaia Guasti and Aurélien Molas, is headlined by an international cast, including Laetitia Casta, Noée Abita, Sergi Lopez, Manuel Severi and Alba Gaia Bellugi. Julien Trousselier directed the series.
The series was produced by Nicole Collet (“Mafiosa”) at Image et Compagnie, and co-produced by Arte France. Lagardère Studios Distribution is handling international sales.
Inspired by the mermaid myth, “Apnea” is a fantasy-filled murder mystery set in a quaint fishing village on a Mediterranean isle.
Isabelle Bertrand , Amazon Prime’s content acquisition manager for France, told Variety that the streaming service had...
- 4/4/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The international TV event Series Mania unveiled its 2019 winners Saturday during the closing ceremony in France.
Taking place in Lille, this year’s festival ran from March 22-30, and included masterclasses from Uma Thurman, Freddie Highmore, Charlie Brooker and Sharp Objects creator Marti Noxon who will also serve as president of the Official Competition jury.
Also on the jury were The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies, French actress Audrey Fleurot, French writer Delphine de Vigan and Thomas Lilti, creator-director of Canal + hit Hippocrate.
Below is the full list of winners
Official Competition
Grand Prix: The Virtues
Created and written by Shane Meadows and Jack Thorne (UK)
Directed by: Shane Meadows – Production: Warp Films, Big Arty Productions – Broadcast by: Channel 4 (UK)
Special Jury Prize: Just for Today
Created and written by Nir Bergman and Ram Nehari (Israël)
Written and directed: Nir Bergman – Production: Endemol Shine Israël – Broadcast: Yes TV...
Taking place in Lille, this year’s festival ran from March 22-30, and included masterclasses from Uma Thurman, Freddie Highmore, Charlie Brooker and Sharp Objects creator Marti Noxon who will also serve as president of the Official Competition jury.
Also on the jury were The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies, French actress Audrey Fleurot, French writer Delphine de Vigan and Thomas Lilti, creator-director of Canal + hit Hippocrate.
Below is the full list of winners
Official Competition
Grand Prix: The Virtues
Created and written by Shane Meadows and Jack Thorne (UK)
Directed by: Shane Meadows – Production: Warp Films, Big Arty Productions – Broadcast by: Channel 4 (UK)
Special Jury Prize: Just for Today
Created and written by Nir Bergman and Ram Nehari (Israël)
Written and directed: Nir Bergman – Production: Endemol Shine Israël – Broadcast: Yes TV...
- 3/30/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
Ever-growing international TV event Series Mania has unveiled an impressive 2019 lineup including new dramas from Netflix, HBO and the UK’s Channel4. Scroll down for the lineups in full.
Taking place in Lille, northern France, this year’s event (March 22-30) will include masterclasses from Uma Thurman, Freddie Highmore, Charlie Brooker and Sharp Objects creator Marti Noxon who will also serve as president of the Official Competition jury. Also on the jury are The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies, French actress Audrey Fleurot (Spiral), French writer Delphine de Vigan and Thomas Lilti, creator-director of Canal + hit Hippocrate.
Thurman will be in town for the international premiere of Netflix Original Series Chambers, a Ya supernatural drama thriller from Stephen Gaghan (Syriana). HBO’s Folklore, an Asian horror anthology, plays in International Competition, as does HBO Europe’s Success, directed by Danis Tanovic (No Man’s Land). Amazon-Arte project Une...
Taking place in Lille, northern France, this year’s event (March 22-30) will include masterclasses from Uma Thurman, Freddie Highmore, Charlie Brooker and Sharp Objects creator Marti Noxon who will also serve as president of the Official Competition jury. Also on the jury are The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies, French actress Audrey Fleurot (Spiral), French writer Delphine de Vigan and Thomas Lilti, creator-director of Canal + hit Hippocrate.
Thurman will be in town for the international premiere of Netflix Original Series Chambers, a Ya supernatural drama thriller from Stephen Gaghan (Syriana). HBO’s Folklore, an Asian horror anthology, plays in International Competition, as does HBO Europe’s Success, directed by Danis Tanovic (No Man’s Land). Amazon-Arte project Une...
- 2/20/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
YouTube scripted head responds to this week’s bombshell about original programming model.
Global hits have to begin locally and understand their target markets – that was the message from Netflix, Amazon Studios and YouTube leadership as they discussed their strategies in Europe and beyond at the Content London conference this week.
Erik Barmack, vice-president of international originals at Netflix said, “In terms of programming strategy, where we are coming from is that a show has to feel true and authentic to the country it originates from. If we do a show in India it has to feel loved in that...
Global hits have to begin locally and understand their target markets – that was the message from Netflix, Amazon Studios and YouTube leadership as they discussed their strategies in Europe and beyond at the Content London conference this week.
Erik Barmack, vice-president of international originals at Netflix said, “In terms of programming strategy, where we are coming from is that a show has to feel true and authentic to the country it originates from. If we do a show in India it has to feel loved in that...
- 11/29/2018
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
YouTube scripted head responds to this week’s bombshell about original programming model.
Global hits have to begin locally and understand their target markets – that was the message from Netflix, Amazon Studios and YouTube leadership as they discussed their strategies in Europe and beyond at the Content London conference this week.
Erik Barmack, vice-president of international originals at Netflix said, “In terms of programming strategy, where we are coming from is that a show has to feel true and authentic to the country it originates from. If we do a show in India it has to feel loved in that...
Global hits have to begin locally and understand their target markets – that was the message from Netflix, Amazon Studios and YouTube leadership as they discussed their strategies in Europe and beyond at the Content London conference this week.
Erik Barmack, vice-president of international originals at Netflix said, “In terms of programming strategy, where we are coming from is that a show has to feel true and authentic to the country it originates from. If we do a show in India it has to feel loved in that...
- 11/29/2018
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
YouTube scripted head responds to this week’s bombshell about original programming model.
Global hits have to begin locally and understand their target markets – that was the message from Netflix, Amazon Studios and YouTube leadership as they discussed their strategies in Europe and beyond at the Content London conference this week.
Erik Barmack, vice-president of international originals at Netflix said, “In terms of programming strategy, where we are coming from is that a show has to feel true and authentic to the country it originates from. If we do a show in India it has to feel loved in that...
Global hits have to begin locally and understand their target markets – that was the message from Netflix, Amazon Studios and YouTube leadership as they discussed their strategies in Europe and beyond at the Content London conference this week.
Erik Barmack, vice-president of international originals at Netflix said, “In terms of programming strategy, where we are coming from is that a show has to feel true and authentic to the country it originates from. If we do a show in India it has to feel loved in that...
- 11/29/2018
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
Netflix has ordered a France-produced 8-episode 18th Century mystery thriller series, created by Aurélien Molas ("Red Creek") "...that gives a new spin on the start of the 'French Revolution'..." introducing French surgeon, 'Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin', the inventor of the 'Guillotine', that was celebrated as the 'people's avenger' by supporters of the French Revolution and vilified as the pre-eminent symbol during the 'Reign of Terror':
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience.
"...in 1787 France, while investigating a series of mysterious murders, 'Joseph Guillotin'...
"...future inventor of the 'Guillotine', uncovers an unknown virus, known as the 'Blue Blood'.
"The disease, quickly spreads among the French aristocracy...
"...soon leading to a rebellion..."
"Aurélien Molas is a very talented and innovative creator...
"...whom we are thrilled to be working with on our next French original series", said Erik Barmack, Vice President International Originals at Netflix.
"We are excited to be able to bring to a French and international audience.
- 11/29/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Netflix continues to roll out international scripted series – ordering a Young Wallander adaptation and a French period drama.
The Svod service has ordered a series based on Henning Mankell’s best-selling Kurt Wallander novels from Yellow Bird UK. The six-part series will feature a British and Swedish cast and will go into production in 2019. It will tell the story of detective Kurt Wallander’s first case.
Erik Barmack, Vice President, Head of International Originals at Netflix, said, “The Wallander novels have sold 40 million copies and been translated into over 40 different languages, while still being true and authentic to the Swedish noir that Mankell helped create. And the series created by Yellow Bird have also been fantastic global and local successes. Netflix is thrilled to continue this tradition and add new layers to the fantastic legacies that Mankell and Yellow Bird have created.”
Separately, it has ordered a French period drama...
The Svod service has ordered a series based on Henning Mankell’s best-selling Kurt Wallander novels from Yellow Bird UK. The six-part series will feature a British and Swedish cast and will go into production in 2019. It will tell the story of detective Kurt Wallander’s first case.
Erik Barmack, Vice President, Head of International Originals at Netflix, said, “The Wallander novels have sold 40 million copies and been translated into over 40 different languages, while still being true and authentic to the Swedish noir that Mankell helped create. And the series created by Yellow Bird have also been fantastic global and local successes. Netflix is thrilled to continue this tradition and add new layers to the fantastic legacies that Mankell and Yellow Bird have created.”
Separately, it has ordered a French period drama...
- 11/29/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Six-part serialised drama will be shot in English with British and Swedish cast.
Netflix has ordered Young Wallander, a new series from Yellow Bird UK based on Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell’s Kurt Wallander novels.
The six-part serialised drama will be shot in English with a British and Swedish cast. Yellow Bird UK, the Banijay Group company that produced the BBC’s Wallander series from 2008 to 2016, will start production next year.
Set in contemporary Sweden, Young Wallander will follow Mankell’s detective character on his first case. Mankell’s Wallander novels have been the source for several series and films,...
Netflix has ordered Young Wallander, a new series from Yellow Bird UK based on Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell’s Kurt Wallander novels.
The six-part serialised drama will be shot in English with a British and Swedish cast. Yellow Bird UK, the Banijay Group company that produced the BBC’s Wallander series from 2008 to 2016, will start production next year.
Set in contemporary Sweden, Young Wallander will follow Mankell’s detective character on his first case. Mankell’s Wallander novels have been the source for several series and films,...
- 11/28/2018
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
The adventures of “Young Wallander” are coming to Netflix. The streaming giant has ordered a U.K.-Swedish series based on the early life of Henning Mankell’s popular police inspector, who has already been already depicted on the small screen in the BBC “Wallander” series with Kenneth Branagh and a Swedish version with Krister Henriksson.
Netflix has also ordered a new French original set during the French Revolution. The as-yet-untitled drama will follow Joseph Guillotin, the future inventor of the guillotine, who investigates a series of mysterious murders and discovers an unknown virus.
“Young Wallander” will see the titular detective tackling his first-ever case. Netflix’s VP of originals, Erik Barmack, announced the project Wednesday at C21’s Content London event.
“We’re looking at Wallander when he was in his early 20s, before he became so jaded,” he said, noting that Mankell’s books had sold 50 million copies...
Netflix has also ordered a new French original set during the French Revolution. The as-yet-untitled drama will follow Joseph Guillotin, the future inventor of the guillotine, who investigates a series of mysterious murders and discovers an unknown virus.
“Young Wallander” will see the titular detective tackling his first-ever case. Netflix’s VP of originals, Erik Barmack, announced the project Wednesday at C21’s Content London event.
“We’re looking at Wallander when he was in his early 20s, before he became so jaded,” he said, noting that Mankell’s books had sold 50 million copies...
- 11/28/2018
- by Stewart Clarke and Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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