Sphere Abacus (SA) has sold highly anticipated documentary Stopping the Steal to a slew of international broadcasters following the documentary’s successful launch on HBO in the US and Channel 4 in the UK. Stopping the Steal, available as a 1 x 90-minute film or 2 x 52-minute series, has been acquired by SBS Australia, NRK Norway, RTL Deutschland, TVNZ New Zealand, SVT Sweden, DR Denmark, Warner Bros. Discovery for HBO Max & DMAX in Iberia, TVN24 in Poland, Discovery Benelux & Nove + … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus sells Stopping the Steal directed by Dan Reed following successful HBO US & Channel 4 UK launch
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Channel 4 reveal a first look trailer for Spacey Unmasked
Spacey Unmasked is a forensic look at a man who was once one of the most admired and respected actors in the world. Featuring never-seen-before interviews and archive, the series examines his life from childhood to early success on Broadway and subsequent meteoric rise to stardom. Kevin Spacey’s spectacular fall from grace came amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour. In 2023 Spacey was acquitted of sexual offences against four men in a UK trial. This two-part series will … [Read more...] about Channel 4 reveal a first look trailer for Spacey Unmasked
Yeti unlocks Britain’s historic homes for Channel 4
Multi award-winning indie Yeti Television has announced its commission from Channel 4, for the upcoming documentary National Trust: My Historic Home (1x60’) which will air on 23rd February. Opening the door to some of the National Trust’s most remarkable homes, the 60-minute documentary explores the stories of the ordinary people living in these homes. More than 500 properties in the UK are in the safekeeping of the National Trust, and over 50,000 people work to look after them, with a lucky … [Read more...] about Yeti unlocks Britain’s historic homes for Channel 4
Freedom Scripted opens offices in London and Berlin
Glasgow-based indie production company Freedom Scripted today announces two offices in London and Berlin, as well as new partnerships in Berlin and Lisbon. The expansion also sees the promotion of Nancy Napper Canter to Head of Development in London, and Tessa Buchanan to Development Exec in the Glasgow office. Having secured investment from the Channel 4 Indie Growth Fund in 2022 and a first look deal with All3Media International early in 2023, the company has had significant growth over the … [Read more...] about Freedom Scripted opens offices in London and Berlin
Global Screen sells key Drama Series to Channel 4
Leading European distributor Global Screen, a TELEPOOL brand, has sold three major drama series to the UK’s Walter Presents partnered with Channel 4. Premium series Hostage, The Palace and The New Front will be available in the UK later this year. Hostage and The Palace will also be exclusively available in the United States of America and Canada. A six-part thriller set in the long shadow of the “War on Terror”, Hostage, is a nail-biting study of people imprisoned by their pasts. The … [Read more...] about Global Screen sells key Drama Series to Channel 4
Ben Wheatley’s Generation Z reveals first look and killer cast
Channel 4 has revealed a selection of first-look images alongside the cast joining Ben Wheatley’s high octane and darkly comic series, Generation Z. Currently in production and filming in Wales, the 6-part series produced by The Forge (Help, National Treasure, Kiri) is a coming-of-age parable for our very strange times. Set in the fictional town of Dambury, the kind of place with stark opportunities and not much to do. Grey, unassuming, forgotten. It’s the last place you’d expect the apocalypse … [Read more...] about Ben Wheatley’s Generation Z reveals first look and killer cast
