Keshet International will unveil its Autumn 2021 slate at a virtual preview event for international buyers, headlined by a raft of newly acquired foreign-language dramas - including Blue Moon (Canada), Pillow Talk (Finland), Dreaming of England (Sweden) and The Kidnapping of Phil Frisco (Belgium) – alongside factual series Property Superstars (UK), and formats The Perfect Dessert (Israel) and Killer Camp (UK/USA). Keren Shahar, KI’s COO and President of Distribution, says, “We are proud to be … [Read more...] about Keshet International launches fall 2021 slate ahead of MIPCOM
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Tokyo Broadcasting System Televesion, Inc. President and Keshet International CEO join online kick-off for ‘Deep Crime Unit’
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) announced that Deep Crime Unit, or DCU, will air on the TBS television network's prime-time Sunday night slot (9:00 p.m.) starting January 2022. This original crime drama centers around a fictional organization called “Deep Crime Unit” which specializes in underwater investigations. An exciting mystery exploring incidents below the surface and the fascinating intrigues that go even deeper, the original drama series is to be the first of several … [Read more...] about Tokyo Broadcasting System Televesion, Inc. President and Keshet International CEO join online kick-off for ‘Deep Crime Unit’
Keshet 12 reorders ‘The Perfect Dessert’
Keshet 12, Israel’s most-watched TV channel, has re-commissioned The Perfect Dessert for a second season following its debut earlier this summer. Originally developed and produced with Keshet Broadcasting by July August Productions, The Perfect Dessert (10x60’) premiered on 16 June 2021 and is officially Keshet 12’s highest-rated baking competition show to date, with an average rating of 17.7% and 28.1% share across its premiere season. The Perfect Dessert increased the slot average by 11% … [Read more...] about Keshet 12 reorders ‘The Perfect Dessert’
Telugu OTT platform aha picks-up ‘The Baker and the Beauty India’
Keshet International (KI), Annapurna Studios and streaming platform aha have collaborated to bring India’s first adaptation of Keshet 12’s rom-com The Baker and the Beauty to screen this September. Based on the globally acclaimed Israeli format originally created by Assi Azar for Israel’s most-watched TV channel, aha’s Indian adaptation of The Baker and the Beauty is produced by Annapurna Studios, directed by Jonathan Edwards and scripted in Telegu. A tale of two opposites starring Santosh … [Read more...] about Telugu OTT platform aha picks-up ‘The Baker and the Beauty India’
Keshet International makes first pre-sale for ‘Furia’
Keshet International (KI) has completed its first pre-sale for Furia, the hotly anticipated drama co-produced by Norway’s Monster Scripted and Germany’s X-Filme Creative Pool for Viaplay and ZDF. Coinciding with its world premiere in the International Competition at this year’s Series Mania in Lille, the compelling thriller created by Mammon’s Gjermund S Eriksen has been sold by KI to Australia’s public service broadcaster SBS. Peter Andrews, Head of Network Programming, … [Read more...] about Keshet International makes first pre-sale for ‘Furia’
Keshet International completes first sales for Monster Scripted’s ‘Pørni’
Keshet International (KI) has completed three multi-season sales deals for Pørni, the heart-warming Norwegian comedy-drama created by and starring Henriette Steenstrup. Pørni received its French premier on August 29 at Series Mania 2021 as part of its Panorama competition. Described as “a triumph” and “the best series Norway has seen since SKAM” respectively by TV2 and Rushprint, Pørni (6x30’) is Viaplay’s most-watched Norwegian Original drama to date, having smashed viewing records … [Read more...] about Keshet International completes first sales for Monster Scripted’s ‘Pørni’