Federation Entertainment has secured worldwide rights for Amsterdam Vice (original title: Baantjer Het Begin), an 8 x 1 hour crime thriller produced byRachel van Bommel, Millstreet Films and co-produced by Hilde De Laere, FBO. Amsterdam Vice is an original prequel to the stories written by A.C. Baantjer, the most successful Dutch book franchise of all time. The series is directed by Arne Toonen and Lourens Blok with Waldemar Torenstra, Tygo Gernandt, Fedja van Huêt, Robert de Hoog, Lisa Smit and Jelka van Houten as the main cast. Amsterdam Viceis set in the roaring eighties in Amsterdam, in the historic city center crisscrossed with canals, where modern life clashes with the old village mentality. Detective Jud Cox has just been promoted to the toughest department within the capital cities’ police force. Along with his new partner Montyn, the unique pair are investigating a murder case that leads to plans for an attack on the coronation day of Princess Beatrix. The duo must do everything in their power to stop such an attack. Based on historical facts, Amsterdam Vicecombines moments filled with high tension and emotional depth. A character-driven drama, starring two unlikely detectives, one from the city and one from the country, much like Amsterdam itself: gritty, yet warm-hearted and witty. A long awaited movie, based on the first two episodes of the series, is soon to be released in theatres in Netherlands (on April 18th 2019) under the name of Baantjer Het Begin. Amsterdam Vice will be aired in Benelux on RTL 4/ Videoland and VTM in 2020. Millstreet Films, based in Amsterdam, produces commercially driven and creatively-spirited independent feature films and TV series, with an eye for talent development and innovation. Based in Paris, Los Angeles and now Roma, Federation Entertainment has quickly established itself as a top indie European studio.
New Broadcasters Board A+E Networks® For Hit
Drama Series Project Blue Book And Knightfall Season 2
Richard Tulk-Hart, Managing Director, International Content Distribution + Co-productions, A+E Networks® as the company arrives on the Croisette for MIPTV, 2019, has secured a raft of new deals for its hit scripted UFO series Project Blue Book and season 2 of Knights Templar drama series Knightfall.
Broadcasters on board for the all-new 10-episode second season of Project
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Ellie Wood
Banijay Rights Continues Scripted Growth
In Partnership With Clearwood Films
Banijay Rights, the distribution arm of Banijay Group, has signed a first look development deal with Ellie Wood of UK’s independent production company, Clearwood Films. This new development relationship reinforces the international success of Banijay Rights’ existing high-profile coproduction partnerships, including the recently announced first-look agreement with UK indie
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British musician Stormzy (above) has joined the cast of the BBC One drama Noughts + Crosses, a Mammoth Screen adaptation of Malorie Blackman's award-winning young adult book series currently being filmed in South Africa. Stormzy will play newspaper editor Kolawale, a character created for the TV series, and admits: "As a diehard fan of Malorie's novels, being a part of this important show is a dream come true." Malorie Blackman says: "The first time I met Stormzy he informed me he was a huge fan of my Noughts and Crosses series of books. I’m thrilled he will now be a part of the Noughts + Crosses TV production. It's so exciting!” A gripping story of first love in a dangerous, alternate world where racism divides society, BAFTA Cymru winner Jack Rowan plays Callum McGregor and newcomer Masali Baduza has been cast as Sephy Hadley. Other cast include Helen Baxendale, Paterson Joseph and Ian Hart.Mammoth Screen is part of ITV Studios. International distribution is handled by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
IN COMPETITION BAUHAUS - A NEW ERA
WORLD PREMIERE Germany – 2019 SCREENING TODAY - 11.00am Auditorium Lumière - Palais des Festivals In German & English with French & English subtitles
Bauhaus stars Anna Maria Mühe, August Diehl, Trine Dyrholm, Valerie Pachner, Ludwig Trepte, Birgit Minichmayr - Directed by Lars Kraume - Produced by - zero one film en co-production avec ZDF/ARTE, Constantin Television, Nadcon Film – Broadcast by ZDF/ARTE Sales by Beta Film
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