To say that drama is a must-have TV genre is an understatement. Scripted shows are driving prime-time TV around the world like never before. Hit dramas such as HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix’s House of Cards and ABC’s The Walking Dead bring a buzz unmatched by any other type of show. Even for channels that aren’t typically identified by their drama, high-quality shows can help enhance their reputations. Drama is important for viewers and for the reputation of a broadcaster globally. The … [Read more...] about Dramas move prime-time TV
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HBO and Keshet partners for new series
Los Angeles – HBO and Keshet International (KI) will co-produce a drama about the tragic events involving the disappearance of three teens that unfolded in Israel two years ago. HBO has given a ten-episode order for the untitled series, which will be filmed on location in Israel next summer. Created by Hagai and Noah Stollman, the show will be primarily directed by Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar. A co-production of KI’s Keshet Studios and HBO, the show will be produced by Movie … [Read more...] about HBO and Keshet partners for new series
HBO debuts Westworld
HBO debuts Westworld Westworld, the new drama series, will premiere the same time as the U.S on HBO. Singapore – The brand-new one-hour drama series Westworld and starring an ensemble cast including Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood and James Marsden, kicks off its ten-episode season premiere in October, exclusively on HBO, with same day primetime encore. New episodes premiere on subsequent Mondays. Westworld will also be available on HBO On Demand and HBO GO. Westworld is … [Read more...] about HBO debuts Westworld
HBO debuts Divorce and Insecure
Singapore – Serving as an executive producer, Sarah Jessica Parker (Emmy and Golden Globe winner for HBO’s Sex and the City) stars as Frances in the comedy series Divorce, and Thomas Haden Church (Oscar nominee for Sideways) stars as Robert, Frances’ husband, who is struggling to cope with their marriage falling apart. The show follows Frances and Robert as they grapple with the fallout from their failing marriage, not just for themselves, but also for their children and friends, … [Read more...] about HBO debuts Divorce and Insecure
HBO wins 22 Primetime Emmy Awards
Singapore – The 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards was dominated by HBO with 22 wins, the most of any network for the 15th year in a row, announced at Los Angeles. Game Of Thrones swept the most awards with 12 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series. Veep and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver each won three Emmy Awards. The former won for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy … [Read more...] about HBO wins 22 Primetime Emmy Awards
The Young Pope travels to Scandinavia
London – FremantleMedia International and IMG announced the first distribution deal for the much-anticipated ten-part drama, The Young Pope. The deal will see the series premiere across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland on the Pan-Nordic SVOD and pay-TV operator C More. As part of the deal, Sweden’s largest commercial free-to-air network, TV4 will take the right for the series after it has been seen on C More. The Young Pope comes from the Director of the Academy Award®-winning The Great … [Read more...] about The Young Pope travels to Scandinavia
