STOCKHOLM – Eccho Rights have entered into an agreement with Russian producers Amedia Production to distribute brand new crime drama The Pretender. The series, an exciting and stylish 12-parter set after the Revolution of 1917, will air on Channel One in Russia later this year. Eccho Rights will present a first look at The Pretender for international buyers at MIPCOM this month. The Pretender sees a provincial swindler find a golden opportunity for a big city heist, as a case of … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights to present new Russian crime drama
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“Ezel” remake coming in Romania
STOCKHOLM – Classic Turkish series Ezel is being remade in Romania, following a deal between Eccho Rights and ProTV. Already in production this summer, Vlad will be a new take on the well-known series, with an initial run of 13 episodes set to broadcast in 2019. Originally produced by Ay Yapim, Ezel is one of the most significant titles in Turkish drama history and has been at the forefront of the globalisation of Turkish series. Since the launch of the first season in 2009, … [Read more...] about “Ezel” remake coming in Romania
Historical drama “Trotsky” travels to Denmark and Mexico
STOCKHOLM – Trotsky, the 8-part Russian historical drama, has been picked up by channels in Denmark and Mexico following international sales concluded by distributor Eccho Rights. Charting the rise of the Bolshevik revolutionary from his early days as an imprisoned political dissident, through to his assassination at the hands of rival Stalin, the series sparked wide interest in the international market with a spectacular launch at MIPCOM 2017. Synopsis: In May 1940, … [Read more...] about Historical drama “Trotsky” travels to Denmark and Mexico
Midnight Sun rises in Russia
London – Europe’s leader in production, rights acquisition, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, StudioCanal, has concluded a brand new deal in Russia for ratings-winning Swedish-French drama Midnight Sun. Free-to-air broadcaster Channel One, Russia’s leading network with more than 250 million viewers worldwide, has secured the eight-part thriller to air in January 2017. This latest international acquisition for MIDNIGHT SUN, a CANAL+/SVT/Filmpool Nord … [Read more...] about Midnight Sun rises in Russia
The Brain launched in Russia
Amsterdam, Moscow - Public broadcaster Russia 1 has commissioned 7 prime time episodes of The Brain, from Endemol Shine Group. Produced by Weit Media, Endemol Shine Group’s production company in Russia, the series will be known locally as Incredible People. The series showcases amazing skills and unbelievable feats where contestants compete for a cash prize by performing mental and physical challenges that are all but impossible for everyday people. Endemol Shine Germany along their joint … [Read more...] about The Brain launched in Russia
Red Arrow distributes Mata Hari
Munich- Red Arrow International has picked up worldwide distribution rights for major new Russian-made drama Mata Hari. Produced by Star Media for Channel One Russia, Red Arrow will launch the English-language version of the drama at MIPCOM 2016. Mata Hari charts the extraordinary life of exotic dancer, courtesan and infamous spy Mata Hari. … [Read more...] about Red Arrow distributes Mata Hari
