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Toby Jones, Lisa Vicari and Christiane Paul are set to join season two of Apple TV+’s Hijack, produced by and starring Idris Elbra.
Since its debut, Hijack has become one of Apple TV+’s top dramas. Details on the story for season two are being kept under wraps, but Elba will reprise his role as Sam Nelson — a corporate negotiator who in the first season used his skills to bring about a resolution to the hijacking of a flight on which he was a passenger.
Hijack, which concluded its seven-episode first season in August, drew solid viewership for Apple TV+, becoming the second series on the platform (after Ted Lasso) to earn a spot on Nielsen’s weekly top 10 streaming chart. Reviews were generally favorable as well, with The Hollywood Reporter‘s TV critic Angie Han noting that co-creators George Kay and Jim Field Smith “keep the tension at a delicious thrum.
Since its debut, Hijack has become one of Apple TV+’s top dramas. Details on the story for season two are being kept under wraps, but Elba will reprise his role as Sam Nelson — a corporate negotiator who in the first season used his skills to bring about a resolution to the hijacking of a flight on which he was a passenger.
Hijack, which concluded its seven-episode first season in August, drew solid viewership for Apple TV+, becoming the second series on the platform (after Ted Lasso) to earn a spot on Nielsen’s weekly top 10 streaming chart. Reviews were generally favorable as well, with The Hollywood Reporter‘s TV critic Angie Han noting that co-creators George Kay and Jim Field Smith “keep the tension at a delicious thrum.
- 6/12/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Exclusive: BAFTA winner Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Dark star Lisa Vicari and International Emmy winner Christiane Paul (FBI: International) are among series regulars joining Idris Elba in season two of Apple thriller Hijack, which is currently filming in the UK.
Elba stars in and is an exec producer on the show whose popular first season followed an airline hijacking. Plot details on season two are being kept under wraps.
The second season is executive-produced by Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, alongside executive producers George Kay and Jim Field Smith, with Field Smith’s own production company Idiotlamp Productions.
Season one is rated fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and landed on the Nielsen Streaming Originals Top 10 list. The show is created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, and Field Smith also serves as lead director.
Jones is coming off widespread acclaim for his starring...
Elba stars in and is an exec producer on the show whose popular first season followed an airline hijacking. Plot details on season two are being kept under wraps.
The second season is executive-produced by Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, alongside executive producers George Kay and Jim Field Smith, with Field Smith’s own production company Idiotlamp Productions.
Season one is rated fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and landed on the Nielsen Streaming Originals Top 10 list. The show is created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, and Field Smith also serves as lead director.
Jones is coming off widespread acclaim for his starring...
- 6/12/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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Idris Elba stars in Apple TV+’s ‘Hijack’
Emmy Award nominee Idris Elba (Luther) will return to star in and executive produce a second season of Apple TV+’s Hijack. The first season premiered in June 2023 and followed Elba as Sam Nelson, a passenger on board a plane that’s hijacked. Sam’s negotiating skills were pivotal in bringing about a positive resolution.
The renewal announcement didn’t include any details on what Sam will encounter in season two.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one. It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!” stated Idris Elba.
Created by George Kay (Lupin) and Jim Field (Criminal), the seven-episode first season is one of Apple TV+’s top dramas. It currently sits at 88% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising Elba’s performance in the real-time thriller.
Emmy Award nominee Idris Elba (Luther) will return to star in and executive produce a second season of Apple TV+’s Hijack. The first season premiered in June 2023 and followed Elba as Sam Nelson, a passenger on board a plane that’s hijacked. Sam’s negotiating skills were pivotal in bringing about a positive resolution.
The renewal announcement didn’t include any details on what Sam will encounter in season two.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one. It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!” stated Idris Elba.
Created by George Kay (Lupin) and Jim Field (Criminal), the seven-episode first season is one of Apple TV+’s top dramas. It currently sits at 88% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising Elba’s performance in the real-time thriller.
- 1/31/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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Idris Elba will be taking to the skies again as his 2023 series, Hijack, has now been renewed by Apple to have a follow-up season for their streaming service, according to Deadline. Told in real-time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers. The series comes from George Kay and Jim Field Smith.
The first season was a hit as it became one of the most-viewed dramas on AppleTV+ and would even crack the Nielsen Streaming Originals Top 10 list. Elba served as an executive producer on the show in addition to starring in it and responded to the reception, saying, “I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one. It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson but I can assure you...
The first season was a hit as it became one of the most-viewed dramas on AppleTV+ and would even crack the Nielsen Streaming Originals Top 10 list. Elba served as an executive producer on the show in addition to starring in it and responded to the reception, saying, “I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one. It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson but I can assure you...
- 1/31/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
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Strap in, dear readers, because Hijack, AppleTV+’s high concept thriller has just been renewed for season 2. More here.
AppleTV+’s winning streak continues with the news that Hijack, their 2023 hit TV show starring Idris Elba, has been renewed for season 2.
The 7-part season 1 originally premiered on AppleTV+ in late June 2023. The series starred Elba as Sam, a business negotiator, who finds himself on a hijacked flight and must negotiate the plane’s safe landing. It was met with positive reviews and a strong word of mouth, making it one of the streaming service’s top shows in 2023.
No one seems more surprised by the news than Idris Elba himself.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one,” said Elba, who executive produces as well as stars. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!
AppleTV+’s winning streak continues with the news that Hijack, their 2023 hit TV show starring Idris Elba, has been renewed for season 2.
The 7-part season 1 originally premiered on AppleTV+ in late June 2023. The series starred Elba as Sam, a business negotiator, who finds himself on a hijacked flight and must negotiate the plane’s safe landing. It was met with positive reviews and a strong word of mouth, making it one of the streaming service’s top shows in 2023.
No one seems more surprised by the news than Idris Elba himself.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one,” said Elba, who executive produces as well as stars. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!
- 1/31/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
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Apple TV+ has booked a return flight for its drama series Hijack.
The tech behemoth’s streaming service has ordered a second season of the thriller starring and executive produced by Idris Elba. Details on the story for season two are being kept under wraps, but Elba will reprise his role as Sam Nelson — a corporate negotiator who in the first season used his skills to bring about a resolution to the hijacking of a flight on which he was a passenger.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one,” Elba said in a statement. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!”
Hijack, which concluded its seven-episode first season in August, drew solid viewership for Apple TV+, becoming the second series on the platform (after Ted Lasso) to earn a spot...
The tech behemoth’s streaming service has ordered a second season of the thriller starring and executive produced by Idris Elba. Details on the story for season two are being kept under wraps, but Elba will reprise his role as Sam Nelson — a corporate negotiator who in the first season used his skills to bring about a resolution to the hijacking of a flight on which he was a passenger.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one,” Elba said in a statement. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!”
Hijack, which concluded its seven-episode first season in August, drew solid viewership for Apple TV+, becoming the second series on the platform (after Ted Lasso) to earn a spot...
- 1/31/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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It’s a good day for fans of Idris Elba’s nail-biting limited series “Hijack.”
Apple TV+ has confirmed that Elba is set to return as negotiator Sam Nelson in a second season of the high-octane drama, which quickly became one of the streamer’s top shows when it dropped last year.
Told almost in real-time, the series follows Nelson on a seven-hour plane ride from Dubai to London which is hijacked by terrorists. A seasoned negotiator, Nelson quickly steps in to try and diffuse the situation before anyone gets killed – but soon realizes there is more to the hijackers’ plot than first seems. Archie Panjabi, Christine Adams, Max Beesley and Ben Miles also starred.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after Season 1,” Elba said. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!
Apple TV+ has confirmed that Elba is set to return as negotiator Sam Nelson in a second season of the high-octane drama, which quickly became one of the streamer’s top shows when it dropped last year.
Told almost in real-time, the series follows Nelson on a seven-hour plane ride from Dubai to London which is hijacked by terrorists. A seasoned negotiator, Nelson quickly steps in to try and diffuse the situation before anyone gets killed – but soon realizes there is more to the hijackers’ plot than first seems. Archie Panjabi, Christine Adams, Max Beesley and Ben Miles also starred.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after Season 1,” Elba said. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!
- 1/31/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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George Kay looks conflicted. Speaking to Deadline before the resolution of the writers strike, the British WGA member had put down his pen on an Amazon Studios movie project and ducked a U.S. publicity round for his Apple TV+ series Hijack. But it’s fair to say that the strikes coincided with Kay having a serious moment.
Not unlike the protagonist in Hijack, Idris Elba’s brooding professional negotiator Sam Nelson, Kay has spent years maneuvering his way between three complex projects for Apple, Netflix and ITV/Sundance—only for them all to launch within four months of each other.
Just like Nelson’s character in Hijack—“He gets brought in, by big companies…when it all kicks off,” Nelson’s wife explains to a police officer in the show—Kay’s the man you bring in when you want to deliver a character-led thriller that will keep viewers hooked over several episodes.
Not unlike the protagonist in Hijack, Idris Elba’s brooding professional negotiator Sam Nelson, Kay has spent years maneuvering his way between three complex projects for Apple, Netflix and ITV/Sundance—only for them all to launch within four months of each other.
Just like Nelson’s character in Hijack—“He gets brought in, by big companies…when it all kicks off,” Nelson’s wife explains to a police officer in the show—Kay’s the man you bring in when you want to deliver a character-led thriller that will keep viewers hooked over several episodes.
- 10/17/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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“First-look deals are a lot of kicking tires,” Idris Elba said today, as he revealed his high-profile partnership with Apple TV+ has run down following the launch of psychological thriller Hijack.
The deal with Elba and his Green Door Pictures outfit was struck in July 2020 and the only show to emerge from it was Hijack, which is co-written by Lupin’s George Kay and Jim Field Smith.
Launching on the streamer Wednesday, Elba stars alongside the likes of Archie Panjabi, The Crown’s Ben Miles and Max Beesley as Sam Nelson, an accomplished business negotiator forced to use his guile to save the lives of passengers onboard a hijacked plane making its way to London. Elba is also EPing the series, which comes from 60FortyFilms and Idiotlamp Productions in association with Green Door.
Speaking at a London press conference, Elba said “the cycle of the [first-look] deal has now gone through...
The deal with Elba and his Green Door Pictures outfit was struck in July 2020 and the only show to emerge from it was Hijack, which is co-written by Lupin’s George Kay and Jim Field Smith.
Launching on the streamer Wednesday, Elba stars alongside the likes of Archie Panjabi, The Crown’s Ben Miles and Max Beesley as Sam Nelson, an accomplished business negotiator forced to use his guile to save the lives of passengers onboard a hijacked plane making its way to London. Elba is also EPing the series, which comes from 60FortyFilms and Idiotlamp Productions in association with Green Door.
Speaking at a London press conference, Elba said “the cycle of the [first-look] deal has now gone through...
- 6/26/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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Idris Elba wants you to buckle up.
Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for “Hijack,” the upcoming thriller starring and executive produced by Elba (“Luther”).
Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, who also wrote and lead directed the series respectively, the seven-part series also stars Archie Panjabi.
Told in real time, “Hijack” is a thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, as authorities on the ground scramble for answers. Elba will star as ‘Sam Nelson,’ an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but, his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.
Panjabi will play the role of ‘Zahra Gahfoor,’ a counter-terrorism officer who is on the ground...
Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for “Hijack,” the upcoming thriller starring and executive produced by Elba (“Luther”).
Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, who also wrote and lead directed the series respectively, the seven-part series also stars Archie Panjabi.
Told in real time, “Hijack” is a thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, as authorities on the ground scramble for answers. Elba will star as ‘Sam Nelson,’ an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but, his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.
Panjabi will play the role of ‘Zahra Gahfoor,’ a counter-terrorism officer who is on the ground...
- 5/26/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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Idris Elba’s determined to stop hijackers from downing a plane with 200 passengers in Apple TV+s first official trailer for Hijack. The trailer reveals Idris Elba’s character, Sam Nelson, has a particular set of skills that make him the perfect negotiator. It also helps that he’s one of the passengers on the hijacked plane and can work on a solution from the inside.
Emmy Award winner Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife), Christine Adams (Black Lightning), Max Beesley (Jamestown), Eve Myles (Torchwood), Neil Maskell (Peaky Blinders), Jasper Britton (Anonymous), and Harry Michell (Devils) also star. The cast also includes Aimee Kelly (This England), Mohamed Elsandel, and Ben Miles (Andor).
The thriller was created by writer George Kay (Lupin) and director Jim Field Smith (Criminal). Kay, Field Smith, Elba, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, and Kris Thykier executive produce.
Hijack premieres on Apple TV+ on June 28, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes.
Emmy Award winner Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife), Christine Adams (Black Lightning), Max Beesley (Jamestown), Eve Myles (Torchwood), Neil Maskell (Peaky Blinders), Jasper Britton (Anonymous), and Harry Michell (Devils) also star. The cast also includes Aimee Kelly (This England), Mohamed Elsandel, and Ben Miles (Andor).
The thriller was created by writer George Kay (Lupin) and director Jim Field Smith (Criminal). Kay, Field Smith, Elba, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, and Kris Thykier executive produce.
Hijack premieres on Apple TV+ on June 28, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes.
- 5/25/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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Idris Elba has proven to be one of the best action stars, and his next role is destined to be one of his best.
Apple TV+ on Thursday dropped the full-length trailer for Hijack, a new drama series.
Hijack will debut globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, June 28, on Apple TV+.
The series was created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith (Criminal Truth Seekers), who also wrote and directed the series, respectively.
Told in real-time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers.
Elba will star as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.
Apple TV+ on Thursday dropped the full-length trailer for Hijack, a new drama series.
Hijack will debut globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, June 28, on Apple TV+.
The series was created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith (Criminal Truth Seekers), who also wrote and directed the series, respectively.
Told in real-time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers.
Elba will star as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.
- 5/25/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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Idris Elba Fights to Save 200 Passengers in First ‘Hijack’ Trailer: ‘It’s Either Us or Them’ (Video)
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Idris Elba steps up to save 200 passengers after terrorists take control of a flight bound for London in the first trailer for the limited series “Hijack,” which Apple TV+ released on Thursday.
Elba, who also produces via the deal between his Green Door Pictures and Apple TV+, plays Sam Nelson, a businessman who’s skilled at high-pressure negotiations and becomes the logical choice to try to talk the hijackers down. “Let me make you an offer,” he says in the trailerk which you can watch above.
Meanwhile, however, he’s secretly coordinating a counter attack with his fellow passengers. “It’s either us or them and I can tell you it’s not gonna be us,” the “Luther” star tells another hostage.
The seven-part series, which plays out in real time, is from “Criminal” duo George Kay and Jim Field Smith. They also produce through their Idiotlamp Productions.
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Elba, who also produces via the deal between his Green Door Pictures and Apple TV+, plays Sam Nelson, a businessman who’s skilled at high-pressure negotiations and becomes the logical choice to try to talk the hijackers down. “Let me make you an offer,” he says in the trailerk which you can watch above.
Meanwhile, however, he’s secretly coordinating a counter attack with his fellow passengers. “It’s either us or them and I can tell you it’s not gonna be us,” the “Luther” star tells another hostage.
The seven-part series, which plays out in real time, is from “Criminal” duo George Kay and Jim Field Smith. They also produce through their Idiotlamp Productions.
Also Read:...
- 5/25/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
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The first trailer for Apple TV+’s tense Idris Elba-led drama Hijack has dropped.
In the clip, we see Elba’s character Sam, an experienced negotiator in the business world, board a flight that is then taken over by armed men. The clock starts ticking as Sam tries to first negotiate and then outsmart the terrorists, but in so doing uncovers a larger conspiracy. The action takes place in real time, over the course of the seven-hour flight from Dubai to London.
On the ground in London, a counterterrorism team led by Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) becomes embroiled in the investigation and scrambles to find answers before passengers start dying.
The series, created by George Kay (Lupin) and Jim Field Smith (Criminal), also stars Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Eve Myles, Neil Maskell, Jasper Britton, Harry Michell, Aimee Kelly, Mohamed Elsandel and Ben Miles.
In addition to writing and directing,...
In the clip, we see Elba’s character Sam, an experienced negotiator in the business world, board a flight that is then taken over by armed men. The clock starts ticking as Sam tries to first negotiate and then outsmart the terrorists, but in so doing uncovers a larger conspiracy. The action takes place in real time, over the course of the seven-hour flight from Dubai to London.
On the ground in London, a counterterrorism team led by Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) becomes embroiled in the investigation and scrambles to find answers before passengers start dying.
The series, created by George Kay (Lupin) and Jim Field Smith (Criminal), also stars Christine Adams, Max Beesley, Eve Myles, Neil Maskell, Jasper Britton, Harry Michell, Aimee Kelly, Mohamed Elsandel and Ben Miles.
In addition to writing and directing,...
- 5/25/2023
- by Abid Rahman
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Are you ready for Idris Elba and Archie Panjabi to share the small screen?
Apple TV+ on Friday unveiled photos and a premiere date for the exciting new thriller.
Hijack will debut globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, June 28, on Apple TV+.
The series was created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith (Criminal Truth Seekers), who also wrote and directed the series, respectively.
Told in real-time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers.
Elba will star as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.
Panjabi will play the role of Zahra Gahfoor, a...
Apple TV+ on Friday unveiled photos and a premiere date for the exciting new thriller.
Hijack will debut globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, June 28, on Apple TV+.
The series was created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith (Criminal Truth Seekers), who also wrote and directed the series, respectively.
Told in real-time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers.
Elba will star as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.
Panjabi will play the role of Zahra Gahfoor, a...
- 5/5/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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Hijack, a seven-episode Apple TV+ thriller starring Idris Elba and Archie Panjabi, has set a time of departure.
Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith (of Netflix’s Criminal franchise), the real-time drama will release its first two episodes on Wednesday, June 28, followed by weekly drops. Check out the first photos above and below.
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Hijack follows...
Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith (of Netflix’s Criminal franchise), the real-time drama will release its first two episodes on Wednesday, June 28, followed by weekly drops. Check out the first photos above and below.
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Hijack follows...
- 5/5/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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Itvx and Viaplay four-partner Litvinenko, which will see David Tennant playing the doomed Russian dissident, has sold into 80 territories ahead of its launch. AMC+ and Sundance Now have taken rights in the U.S., while Prime Video bagged Canada from distributor ITV Studios.
Written by acclaimed screenwriter, George Kay, the show has also sold to M6 in France, ProSiebenSat.1 in Germany, Sky Italia, Seven Network in Australia, Tvnz in New Zealand and Now TV in Hong Kong. Viacom18 took Indian sub-continent rights, while BookMyShow will hold TVoD rights in India through its BookMyShow Stream platform. Elsewhere, M-Net has scored a pan-Africa deal.
The original commissioners were upcoming UK streaming service Itvx and Viaplay for the Nordics, Netherlands, Poland and Baltics.
Written by acclaimed screenwriter, George Kay and produced by Patrick Spence, ITV Studios, and Tiger Aspect Productions, Litvinenko tells the story of Alexander Litvinenko, the former...
Written by acclaimed screenwriter, George Kay, the show has also sold to M6 in France, ProSiebenSat.1 in Germany, Sky Italia, Seven Network in Australia, Tvnz in New Zealand and Now TV in Hong Kong. Viacom18 took Indian sub-continent rights, while BookMyShow will hold TVoD rights in India through its BookMyShow Stream platform. Elsewhere, M-Net has scored a pan-Africa deal.
The original commissioners were upcoming UK streaming service Itvx and Viaplay for the Nordics, Netherlands, Poland and Baltics.
Written by acclaimed screenwriter, George Kay and produced by Patrick Spence, ITV Studios, and Tiger Aspect Productions, Litvinenko tells the story of Alexander Litvinenko, the former...
- 10/17/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
By Julie Gordon
Toronto (Reuters) - Ambition and folk art collide in director Jim Field Smith's comedy, "Butter," which uses a state fair butter carving competition to satirize the divisiveness of American politics.
The British comedian-turned-filmmaker crafts the story of Laura Pickler, a woman who steps into her husband's shoes as a competitive butter sculptor after he is pressured into retirement in order to give someone else a chance to win.
For Pickler, played with pitbull edge by Jennifer Garner, being the better half of Iowa's most popular butter artist is just the first step toward an eventual future in politics.
But standing between her and the Governor's mansion is Destiny; a young, black foster child whose prodigal talent and passion for butter carving whip the crowd, and local judges, into a frenzy. It's up to Pickler to put Destiny down.
"To a certain extent it's about ambition," Field Smith told Reuters.
Toronto (Reuters) - Ambition and folk art collide in director Jim Field Smith's comedy, "Butter," which uses a state fair butter carving competition to satirize the divisiveness of American politics.
The British comedian-turned-filmmaker crafts the story of Laura Pickler, a woman who steps into her husband's shoes as a competitive butter sculptor after he is pressured into retirement in order to give someone else a chance to win.
For Pickler, played with pitbull edge by Jennifer Garner, being the better half of Iowa's most popular butter artist is just the first step toward an eventual future in politics.
But standing between her and the Governor's mansion is Destiny; a young, black foster child whose prodigal talent and passion for butter carving whip the crowd, and local judges, into a frenzy. It's up to Pickler to put Destiny down.
"To a certain extent it's about ambition," Field Smith told Reuters.
- 9/16/2011
- by Reuters
- Huffington Post
Toronto International Film Festival announces 2011 festival galas and special presentations.
A Dangerous Method by director David Cronenberg
It’s that time of year again! With the 2011 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival just around the corner, the festival group today announced the first batch of special presentations and galas.
Toronto can expect films from some of the most important and influential directors working today. The 2011 festival will feature world premieres from directors like Luc Besson, Cameron Crowe, Mark Duplass, Roland Emmerich, Francis Ford Coppola, Marc Foster, Alexander Payne, Sarah Polley and Michael Winterbottom. The fest will also play host to North American debuts from Pedro Almodóvar, George Clooney, David Cronenberg, Ralph Fiennes, William Friedkin, Ann Hui, Madonna(huh?), Steve McQueen, Todd Solondz and Lars von Trier. It’s definitely a great line-up, be sure to check out the full list below.
And this announcement is just the tip of the iceberg.
A Dangerous Method by director David Cronenberg
It’s that time of year again! With the 2011 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival just around the corner, the festival group today announced the first batch of special presentations and galas.
Toronto can expect films from some of the most important and influential directors working today. The 2011 festival will feature world premieres from directors like Luc Besson, Cameron Crowe, Mark Duplass, Roland Emmerich, Francis Ford Coppola, Marc Foster, Alexander Payne, Sarah Polley and Michael Winterbottom. The fest will also play host to North American debuts from Pedro Almodóvar, George Clooney, David Cronenberg, Ralph Fiennes, William Friedkin, Ann Hui, Madonna(huh?), Steve McQueen, Todd Solondz and Lars von Trier. It’s definitely a great line-up, be sure to check out the full list below.
And this announcement is just the tip of the iceberg.
- 7/26/2011
- by Will Perkins
- DorkShelf.com
Horror is once again flowing out of the gate as more and more new genre-themed projects are flooding out of the gate. Deadline reports on another original idea that'll take you to school. They report that Paramount Pictures is developing the original script, School Of Horrors, with Brit writer and director team George Kay and Jim Field Smith (Shes Out Of My League). School of Horrors is being pitched as "Home Alone in Hogwarts." The story begins when a schoolboy's parents go on holiday, abandoning him in a haunted school. Paramount hopes to shoot in 2011. Kays deal was negotiated by Philip dAmecourt at Wme and Trevor Engelson of Underground Films in Los Angeles and Tally Garner of Curtis Brown in London. Field Smith is currently in post on Butter, starring Hugh Jackman and Jennifer Garner, for The Weinstein Company.
- 8/26/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: The studio is developing the original script with Brit writer and director team George Kay and Jim Field Smith (She’s Out Of My League). School of Horrors is being pitched as “Home Alone in Hogwarts.” A schoolboy’s parents go on holiday, abandoning him in a haunted school. Paramount hopes to shoot in 2011. Kay’s deal was negotiated by Philip d’Amecourt at Wme and Trevor Engelson of Underground Films in Los Angeles and Tally Garner of Curtis Brown in London. Field Smith is currently in post on Butter, starring Hugh Jackman and Jennifer Garner, for The Weinstein Company.
- 8/26/2010
- by TIM ADLER
- Deadline London
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