Hannibal, NBC’s new 13-episode drama series based on Thomas Harris’ classic novels, will feature award-winning actor Mads Mikkelsen playing the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a psychiatrist-turned-serial-killer who was asked to form a partnership with gifted criminal profiler Will Graham to pursue a twisted killer. The new series is produced by Gaumont International Television and executive produced by Bryan Fuller, who was also the co-executive-producer and writer for the first season … [Read more...] about NBC taps Mads Mikkelsen to play Hannibal Lecter in new series
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Gaumont International debuts at NATPE
Los Angeles – Gaumont International Television (GIT), the recently formed production and distribution studio and part of the European-based motion picture studio Gaumont, is heading to the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) for the first time. GIT's key project at NATPE will be Hannibal, a one-hour drama series that was recently picked up preemptively by NBC in the US. Hannibal is based on the classic character renowned psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lector. GIT … [Read more...] about Gaumont International debuts at NATPE
Gaumont diversifies portfolio
Los Angeles, CA - Europe-based motion picture studio Gaumont, has launched Gaumont International Television (GIT), a television production and distribution unit. This unit marks Gaumont’s interest in moving beyond the film territory, into the TV business. It will produce drama and comedy television programming for the American and international markets and already has a number of projects in development. The first two titles that the company will be offering at this year’s MIPCOM are … [Read more...] about Gaumont diversifies portfolio
