The premium video-on-demand service Viu, by Vuclip and PCCW, is teaming up with production and distribution house Endemol Shine Group to produce a localized, ten-episode adaptation of global phenomenon The Bridge in which a body is found on the border of two countries, forcing an investigator from each country to work together to solve the case. Viu’s strategy is to not only deliver local content, but also international content formats tailored to be locally relevant. Today’s announcement is … [Read more...] about Viu partners with Endemol Shine Group To Produce ‘The Bridge’
The Bridge
The Bridge returns in 2018
The final series of the critically acclaimed hit Swedish/Danish language drama The Bridge will air on the BBC in 2018, it was announced. The series – which is BBC Four’s highest ever rating drama – was acquired from ZDF Enterprises and will air next year, this time on BBC Two. Sofia Helin and Thure Lindhart reprise their roles as the iconic Saga and her innately talented Danish partner, Henrik, in a heart-stopping concluding case that tests their very special relationship to its limits both … [Read more...] about The Bridge returns in 2018
Endemol Shine Iberia and Movistar presents The Bridge
Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announce a second series of social experiment from Spanish production company Endemol Shine Iberia. The Bridge, which is known locally as El Puente has been created by Zeppelin TV, part of Endemol Shine Group. The ambitious series will run in a primetime slot on Movistar‘s #0 in 2018. This follows the recent news that the series has been nominated for a ‘Best Direction’ award at the Spanish Television Academy Iris … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Iberia and Movistar presents The Bridge
Patrick Duffy to lead
Monaco – Television legend Patrick Duffy will lead the Golden Nymph Awards TV Series Jury as its President at the 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival, taking place on 13−18 June, it was announced by Laurent Puons, CEO. The TV Series Jury will screen and select Golden Nymph winners in eight categories − Best International Drama, Best European Drama, Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress in a Drama TV Series as well as Best International Comedy, Best European … [Read more...] about Patrick Duffy to lead
S4C partners with South Korean broadcaster JTV channel
S4C have signed a letter of intention to collaborate on a variety of productions with JTV channel in South Korea. This is the first time broadcaster S4C and production companies Awen Media from Cardiff, and Rondo Media, who are based in Caernarfon, Cardiff and Menai Bridge, will collaborate with the broadcaster from South Korea. The Welsh production companies will start filming three documentaries in South Korea in September. The collaboration is due to the co-operation and discussions with The … [Read more...] about S4C partners with South Korean broadcaster JTV channel
Screen Australia to develop high-end TV dramas
Screen Australia has announced that it will launch a landmark programme to support the development of internationally driven high-end television drama before the end of the year. The first of its kind to be launched by Screen Australia, the programme aims to assist Australian producers to develop inventive, high-end ideas from concept to series bible and first draft pilot script. The High-end Television Development Program has been set up in recognition of the unprecedented audience … [Read more...] about Screen Australia to develop high-end TV dramas
