Hype Film, the production company behind Kirill Serebrennikov’s Cannes competition title “Petrov’s Flu,” has signed a first-look deal with Ivi, the largest Russian VOD platform.
As part of the two-year deal, Hype Film will develop 10 and produce at least two Russian-language scripted shows exclusively for Ivi, which boasts more than 59 million unique visitors per month.
Vadim Sokolovsky, head of Ivi Originals, said: “Hype Film is a recognizable brand name in the Russian and international film industry. For the last 10 years the company has been producing such critically acclaimed projects as Vadim Perelman’s ‘Persian Lessons’ and Kirill Serebrennikov’s ‘Leto,’ to name a few. Ivi Originals’ strategy is to give emerging and established artists an opportunity to realize their most ambitious projects with Ivi. We are happy that Hype Film shares this vision with us.”
“Content is king right now. We hope that with Hype Film’s projects we...
As part of the two-year deal, Hype Film will develop 10 and produce at least two Russian-language scripted shows exclusively for Ivi, which boasts more than 59 million unique visitors per month.
Vadim Sokolovsky, head of Ivi Originals, said: “Hype Film is a recognizable brand name in the Russian and international film industry. For the last 10 years the company has been producing such critically acclaimed projects as Vadim Perelman’s ‘Persian Lessons’ and Kirill Serebrennikov’s ‘Leto,’ to name a few. Ivi Originals’ strategy is to give emerging and established artists an opportunity to realize their most ambitious projects with Ivi. We are happy that Hype Film shares this vision with us.”
“Content is king right now. We hope that with Hype Film’s projects we...
- 7/1/2021
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures has acquired the global rights to upcoming Russian horror thriller Tvar (Beast) with plans to adapt the film for markets around the world.
Sony's Columbia Pictures will produce the first two adaptations for India and Korea.
"I'm glad that our partners value our enthusiasm and high quality of our work and see potential and opportunities for our film to be understood and appreciated in South Korea and India," said Ilya Burets, Tvar's producer, in a statement.
"We are certainly glad to collaborate with such a major studio as Columbia Pictures, and all this is ...
Sony's Columbia Pictures will produce the first two adaptations for India and Korea.
"I'm glad that our partners value our enthusiasm and high quality of our work and see potential and opportunities for our film to be understood and appreciated in South Korea and India," said Ilya Burets, Tvar's producer, in a statement.
"We are certainly glad to collaborate with such a major studio as Columbia Pictures, and all this is ...
- 11/21/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures has acquired the global rights to upcoming Russian horror thriller Tvar (Beast) with plans to adapt the film for markets around the world.
Sony's Columbia Pictures will produce the first two adaptations for India and Korea.
"I'm glad that our partners value our enthusiasm and high quality of our work and see potential and opportunities for our film to be understood and appreciated in South Korea and India," said Ilya Burets, Tvar's producer, in a statement.
"We are certainly glad to collaborate with such a major studio as Columbia Pictures, and all this is ...
Sony's Columbia Pictures will produce the first two adaptations for India and Korea.
"I'm glad that our partners value our enthusiasm and high quality of our work and see potential and opportunities for our film to be understood and appreciated in South Korea and India," said Ilya Burets, Tvar's producer, in a statement.
"We are certainly glad to collaborate with such a major studio as Columbia Pictures, and all this is ...
- 11/21/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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