THOSE ABOUT TO DIE, the forthcoming epic period drama starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, will be available to buyers at NATPE Budapest from international distributor Eccho Rights. The title, directed by Hollywood legend Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow) is a Peacock Original, the streamer’s biggest budget production to date. Eccho Rights is handling first window sales throughout Central and Eastern Europe, as well as second windows in various Western European … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights to bring THOSE ABOUT TO DIE to NATPE Budapest
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ohm:tv secures 35 Cows and a Kalashinov
Cologne- ohm:tv has announced that it has secured worldwide distribution rights to the feature length documentary 35 Cows And A Kalashnikov (1 x 83 mins). Directed by the late Oswald von Richthofen, 35 Cows And A Kalashnikov is produced by award winning director and producer Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow, Stonewall). The film pays an exemplary tribute to the Surma tribe of Southern Ethiopia, the dandy movement of Brazzaville and the voodoo wrestlers in … [Read more...] about ohm:tv secures 35 Cows and a Kalashinov
FremantleMedia International to develop “Lawrence of Arabia” TV series
London - FremantleMedia International has announced the development of a six hour event mini-series based on the legendary story of Lawrence of Arabia. The epic drama will be produced by renowned director and producer Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot, 2012 and the upcoming White House Down) along with Marc Frydman and Rod Lurie. It will be written by award-winning screenwriter Clive Bradley and Rod Lurie. Biographer Michael Korda will be the official historical consultant … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International to develop “Lawrence of Arabia” TV series