Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has secured a new deal with the BBC (UK) and a further range of international broadcaster partners for the premium documentary series Escaping Utopia, a 3 x 60’ investigation into Gloriavale Christian Community – New Zealand’s most extreme religious cult, and the true stories of people attempting to break free. Alongside the BBC, new sales secured by FIFTH SEASON for Escaping Utopia include: MTV OY (Finland), SVT (Sweden), NRK (Norway), DR (Denmark) and … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON lands UK deal with The BBC for premium cult docuseries Escaping Utopia
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FIFTH SEASON lands multi-title deal tih DIRECTV in Latin America
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has secured a major multi-title deal with the Latin American leading media tech company in connectivity, entertainment and information DIRECTV across a raft of its premium scripted and unscripted content, with the newly acquired titles beginning to roll out on the exclusive entertainment channel OnDIRECTV and DGO live TV and streaming platform from this month. Key titles in the deal include acclaimed BBC One drama “Best Interests”, produced by AC Chapter … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON lands multi-title deal tih DIRECTV in Latin America
Prime Video To Launch Season Two of Acclaimed Italian Original Series The Bad Guy, Starring Luigi Lo Cascio and Claudia Pandolfi
Prime Video announced the second season of Italian Original series The Bad Guy starring Luigi Lo Cascio and Claudia Pandolfi, with Stefano Accorsi joining the cast for this new season. Additional returning cast members include Selene Caramazza, Giulia Maenza and Antonio Catania. The shooting of season two took place on location in the regions of Lazio, Emilia Romagna and Sicily. Season One of The Bad Guy was acclaimed by audiences and critics alike and told the incredible story of Nino … [Read more...] about Prime Video To Launch Season Two of Acclaimed Italian Original Series The Bad Guy, Starring Luigi Lo Cascio and Claudia Pandolfi
FIFTH SEASON secure Global sales for latest Agatha Christie adaptation Murder is Easy
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has secured a raft of international sales for the two-part thriller Murder is Easy, a new adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic novel produced by Mammoth Screen (The Serpent, Endeavour) and Agatha Christie Limited (The Pale Horse, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?). A co-commission by the BBC and BritBox International, Murder is Easy debuted on BBC One and iPlayer (UK) in December 2023, averaging 7M viewers and placing the series in the UK’s top 3 most-watched … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON secure Global sales for latest Agatha Christie adaptation Murder is Easy
SVT Commissions TV Adaptation of The Scarab Flies at Dusk from Nordic Drama Queens
The beloved classic The Scarab Flies at Dusk, written by Maria Gripe, is being adapted for the screen with filming commencing in May 2024. The drama will be produced by Nordic Drama Queens, a FIFTH SEASON backed company, and is set to be broadcast by SVT and SVT Play in Sweden in 2025. The project was unveiled today during the Göteborg Film Festival’s TV Drama Vision conference. The cast for the compelling family adventure series will include Tomas von Brömssen (Albert & Herbert, My Life … [Read more...] about SVT Commissions TV Adaptation of The Scarab Flies at Dusk from Nordic Drama Queens
Kwame Kwei-Armah joins The Story Collective
The Story Collective, a FIFTH SEASON backed company, expands its Board with the addition of award-winning director, writer, actor and artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah. Kwame has been the creative force behind the Young Vic Theatre in London for over six years - under his leadership, the theatre has transferred four plays to London’s West End, two to Broadway and another is being made into a motion picture. Kwame was previously Artistic Director of Baltimore Center Stage (Maryland, USA … [Read more...] about Kwame Kwei-Armah joins The Story Collective