This interview is contributed by A+E Networks Asia. Raiders from Vikings Q: So how did the idea for the new drama series Vikings come about and why the Vikings in particular? A: I have been interested in the Vikings for a long time. I mean every boy is interested in the Vikings anyway. And after I wrote Elizabeth, I wrote a movie about an English king called Alfred the Great, and he fought against the Vikings. I became really, really interested in their culture and their gods. Nothing happened … [Read more...] about Interview with Michael Hirst, creator of “Vikings”
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AMC to develop companion series to “The Walking Dead”
New York — AMC has announced that the network is in the initial stages of developing a companion series to its original drama series The Walking Dead, which premiered on AMC in October 2010. The Walking Dead is currently the No. 1 show on television among adults 18-49. Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert will serve as executive producers, with AMC Studios set to produce. “Building on the success of the most popular show on television for adults … [Read more...] about AMC to develop companion series to “The Walking Dead”
“UNDER THE DOME” S1 scores U.S. and global ratings success
CBS's summer launch of UNDER THE DOME has been a U.S. and international ratings success, ranking as the most-watched series of the summer in the U.S. and delivering impressive ratings globally. In the U.S., the first season finale of UNDER THE DOME will be broadcast on September 16, 2013 on the CBS Television Network. The series has been renewed for a second season for broadcast in summer 2014. In the U.S., the serialised drama from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television, based on … [Read more...] about “UNDER THE DOME” S1 scores U.S. and global ratings success
MIPCOM: Saban and MarVista to debut “Power Rangers Super Megaforce”
Los Angeles, CA – Saban Brands and MarVista Entertainment will officially debut the upcoming season, Power Rangers Super Megaforce, to the international television market at MIP Jr. this year. Power Rangers Super Megaforce Following the August 2013 announcement of the UK’s Channel 5 acquisition of Saban’s PowerRangers Megaforce, Saban Brands and MarVista Entertainment have finalised licensing … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Saban and MarVista to debut “Power Rangers Super Megaforce”
Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
Prisoners of War Keshet International's Prisoners of War has scooped the top prize at the annual Seoul International Drama Awards, beating its U.S. adaptation Homeland, House S8 and other international dramas for the Grand Jury Prize.The drama, on which Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning Homeland is based, was originally commissioned by Keshet Broadcasting and has now sold to over 20 territories worldwide. It was created by Israeli director and … [Read more...] about Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
Japanese drama gets Korean remake
Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV) has announced that the remake of its hit drama I'm Mita, Your Housekeeper will air on South Korea's Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) beginning on September 23, 2013. This SBS remake follows two years after the record-breaking success of the Japanese original. The drama's last episode broke records with a 40% viewer rating and 52.6% market share in Japan, the highest for dramas broadcast in Japan from 2000 onwards. The Korean series … [Read more...] about Japanese drama gets Korean remake