Fantasy fans rejoice! Astrid Lindgren‘s beloved classic novel The Brothers Lionheart is getting an event-limited TV series adaptation! Academy Award winner Thomas Vinterberg will direct and co-write the adaptation with Tony and Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens (Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime). Both will serve as Executive Producers alongside Michael Ellenberg, Lars Blomgren, Lindsey Springer of Media Res, and The Astrid Lindgren Company.
Per today’s official press release for The Brothers Lionheart courtesy of Media Res:
A beloved family classic in Scandinavia and around the world, The Brothers Lionheart has been translated into 50 languages and takes place in the fantasy tradition of magic, myth, poetry, and adventure where the work of C. S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Hayao Miyazaki reside. It is a breathtaking coming-of-age tale nestled inside an epic fantasy adventure story. The novel tells the story of two brothers – Karl and Jonathan Lion...
Per today’s official press release for The Brothers Lionheart courtesy of Media Res:
A beloved family classic in Scandinavia and around the world, The Brothers Lionheart has been translated into 50 languages and takes place in the fantasy tradition of magic, myth, poetry, and adventure where the work of C. S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Hayao Miyazaki reside. It is a breathtaking coming-of-age tale nestled inside an epic fantasy adventure story. The novel tells the story of two brothers – Karl and Jonathan Lion...
- 3/7/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Astrid Lindgren’s “Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” has been picked up by Netflix in the Nordics and other key territories.
The Swedish-language show — based on the bestselling book by Lindgren, one of the world’s most translated authors whose best known character is Pippi Longstocking — is written by “The Bridge” and “Marcella” creator Hans Rosenfeldt and directed by Lisa James Larsson (“Victoria”).
“Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” follows the adventures of a young girl born into a band of robbers in a medieval Scandinavian fortress. As Ronja grows up, she learns that the surrounding forest can be a magical and sometimes dangerous place filled with strange creatures. But when Ronja befriends the young boy Birk from a rival band, a vicious family feud ignites. Ronja and Birk flee into the forest and try to survive on their own.
The show’s cast, largely made up of children, comprises Kerstin Linden, Jack Bergenholtz Henriksson,...
The Swedish-language show — based on the bestselling book by Lindgren, one of the world’s most translated authors whose best known character is Pippi Longstocking — is written by “The Bridge” and “Marcella” creator Hans Rosenfeldt and directed by Lisa James Larsson (“Victoria”).
“Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” follows the adventures of a young girl born into a band of robbers in a medieval Scandinavian fortress. As Ronja grows up, she learns that the surrounding forest can be a magical and sometimes dangerous place filled with strange creatures. But when Ronja befriends the young boy Birk from a rival band, a vicious family feud ignites. Ronja and Birk flee into the forest and try to survive on their own.
The show’s cast, largely made up of children, comprises Kerstin Linden, Jack Bergenholtz Henriksson,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Viaplay Content Distribution has partnered up with German broadcaster Ard Degeto to co-produce “Ronja the Robber’s Daughter,” an epic adventure series.
Ard Degeto will join the series’ existing co-production partners, Filmlance International, Film i Väst and Ahil Films. Along with co-producing, Ard Degeto will also premiere “Ronja” in Germany — in addition to other Viaplay series including the psychological thriller “Veronika,” the drama “Limbo” and dark comedy-drama “Below,” which were acquired as part of the deal.
A modern adaptation of Astrid Lindgren’s world-famous story, “Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” is written by Hans Rosenfeldt (“The Bridge”) and directed by Lisa James Larsson. Astrid Lindgren’s books have sold over 165 million copies worldwide.
“Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” follows the enchanting adventures of a young girl born into a band of
robbers set in and around a fortress in medieval Scandinavia. As Ronja grows up, she learns that the
surrounding forest can be magical and dangerous,...
Ard Degeto will join the series’ existing co-production partners, Filmlance International, Film i Väst and Ahil Films. Along with co-producing, Ard Degeto will also premiere “Ronja” in Germany — in addition to other Viaplay series including the psychological thriller “Veronika,” the drama “Limbo” and dark comedy-drama “Below,” which were acquired as part of the deal.
A modern adaptation of Astrid Lindgren’s world-famous story, “Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” is written by Hans Rosenfeldt (“The Bridge”) and directed by Lisa James Larsson. Astrid Lindgren’s books have sold over 165 million copies worldwide.
“Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” follows the enchanting adventures of a young girl born into a band of
robbers set in and around a fortress in medieval Scandinavia. As Ronja grows up, she learns that the
surrounding forest can be magical and dangerous,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Updated With More Details Of Layoffs 3:18 a.m. Pt: Viaplay is letting go of more than 25% of its staff as it pulls streaming out of the U.S. and UK and mulls a sale.
The embattled Nordic operation has unveiled a new strategy and plan alongside its Q2 results, which improved on last year but have been paired with a decision to “regrettably let go of more than 25% of our people,” according to new CEO Jørgen Madsen Lindemann, who replaced Anders Jensen last month with immediate effect.
Redundancies will impact around 450 people and the cost of restructuring will be approximately 45M Swedish Krona ($4M), according to today’s Q2 update, with Lindemann set to address investors and journalists in the next hour. The move comes in the same week that Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1 also said it would cut around 400 roles.
Deadline understands senior execs set to be laid off...
The embattled Nordic operation has unveiled a new strategy and plan alongside its Q2 results, which improved on last year but have been paired with a decision to “regrettably let go of more than 25% of our people,” according to new CEO Jørgen Madsen Lindemann, who replaced Anders Jensen last month with immediate effect.
Redundancies will impact around 450 people and the cost of restructuring will be approximately 45M Swedish Krona ($4M), according to today’s Q2 update, with Lindemann set to address investors and journalists in the next hour. The move comes in the same week that Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1 also said it would cut around 400 roles.
Deadline understands senior execs set to be laid off...
- 7/20/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Like it or not, Studio Ghibli has finally embraced CG with the magical fantasy, “Earwig and the Witch” (GKids), directed by Goro Miyazaki, son of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. It’s a controversial step, to be sure, departing from Ghibli’s renowned hand-drawn 2D legacy, but Goro found it necessary, both for his artistic independence and for Ghibli’s continued survival during its current downsizing.
“For Studio Ghibli, it’s important for us to constantly try new things, whether it goes down well or not,” said the younger Miyazaki. “It’s not enough just to carry on the legacy of what they have built because it would only be a copy and an inferior version of that even. And, for me, that was to try the first CG movie at the studio. I’ve seen hand-drawn animators, who have huge talent and have done great work outside of Studio Ghibli,...
“For Studio Ghibli, it’s important for us to constantly try new things, whether it goes down well or not,” said the younger Miyazaki. “It’s not enough just to carry on the legacy of what they have built because it would only be a copy and an inferior version of that even. And, for me, that was to try the first CG movie at the studio. I’ve seen hand-drawn animators, who have huge talent and have done great work outside of Studio Ghibli,...
- 2/8/2021
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Studio Ghibli has been making animated features for over four decades since being co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, director of “My Neighbor Totoro” and the Academy Award-winning “Spirited Away.”
The studio’s latest release is “Earwig and the Witch” now streaming on HBO Max, and an awards contender for animated feature. The story is based on the children’s book of the same name by Dianna Wynne Jones. It tells the story of an orphan named Erica (aka “Earwig”). Her character is adopted by a blue-haired witch, Bella Yaga and The Mandrake, who is something of a demon, both of whom are in touch with the supernatural side of life.
In a new step for the studio, Hayao Miyazaki’s son, Gorō Miyazaki directs. It’s also the studio’s first-ever 3D CGI film.
Miyazaki explains out how the animated feature came together from its inception more than three years ago.
The studio’s latest release is “Earwig and the Witch” now streaming on HBO Max, and an awards contender for animated feature. The story is based on the children’s book of the same name by Dianna Wynne Jones. It tells the story of an orphan named Erica (aka “Earwig”). Her character is adopted by a blue-haired witch, Bella Yaga and The Mandrake, who is something of a demon, both of whom are in touch with the supernatural side of life.
In a new step for the studio, Hayao Miyazaki’s son, Gorō Miyazaki directs. It’s also the studio’s first-ever 3D CGI film.
Miyazaki explains out how the animated feature came together from its inception more than three years ago.
- 2/5/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki revealed in October 2017 that Hayao Miyazaki was ending his retirement from directing after four years in order to leave behind a feature film project for his grandson. Suzuki explained in a television interview, “Miyazaki is making the new film for his grandson. It’s his way of saying, ‘Grandpa is moving on to the next world, but he’s leaving behind this film.’” But it turns out there was another reason Miyazaki ended his retirement, and it’s the simple fact that he was too restless for a life of retirement.
Speaking to /Film ahead of the HBO Max streaming release of “Earwig and the Witch,” Hayao Miyazaki’s son and fellow filmmaker Goro Miyazkai said his father’s retirement got so aimless that Hayao “needed to create something in order to live, basically.” Studio Ghibli reopened its animation facility for production on “Earwig” and...
Speaking to /Film ahead of the HBO Max streaming release of “Earwig and the Witch,” Hayao Miyazaki’s son and fellow filmmaker Goro Miyazkai said his father’s retirement got so aimless that Hayao “needed to create something in order to live, basically.” Studio Ghibli reopened its animation facility for production on “Earwig” and...
- 2/4/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
“Dome 16,” a futuristic sci-fi climate drama from creator Thomas Seeber Torjussen and Norway’s Tordenfilm, has a new co-producer in Fleur Winters from Dutch production house Big Blue. It’s the second time the companies have joined forces, previously co-producing Nrk’s popular teenage series “ZombieLars.”
In addition to creating the series, International Emmy nominee Seeber Torjussen (“Norwegian Cozy”) is also writing, and in Berlin with Tordenfilm producers Ingunn Sundelin and Eric Vogel to pitch the project at the Berlinale’s CoPro Series sidebar on Feb. 25.
Set 120 years in the future, in a world suffering from climate neglect, the series follows 14-year-old Anton, who lives in a domed city which keeps pollution and radiation out, and Emma, also 14, who lives with her clan of extended family members outside the dome. Occasionally, Emma and her mother are allowed into Dome 16 for part-time menial labor, which is how the young girl meets...
In addition to creating the series, International Emmy nominee Seeber Torjussen (“Norwegian Cozy”) is also writing, and in Berlin with Tordenfilm producers Ingunn Sundelin and Eric Vogel to pitch the project at the Berlinale’s CoPro Series sidebar on Feb. 25.
Set 120 years in the future, in a world suffering from climate neglect, the series follows 14-year-old Anton, who lives in a domed city which keeps pollution and radiation out, and Emma, also 14, who lives with her clan of extended family members outside the dome. Occasionally, Emma and her mother are allowed into Dome 16 for part-time menial labor, which is how the young girl meets...
- 2/25/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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