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Exclusive: Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby, BAFTA nominee David Oyelowo and BAFTA winner Sofie Gråbøl lead cast in Audible’s The Strange Case, the first audio drama from the creator of the John Wick franchise, Derek Kolstad.
Releasing in July, the modern-day reimagining of the classic Jekyll and Hyde story will see Dr. Jekyll (Vanessa Kirby) as an elite international specialist in energy systems, working closely with her handler Louis (David Oyelowo) in a career that takes her across the globe to politically volatile territories such as Iran and North Korea. When an arms dealer accuses her of having killed his family, Dr. Jekyll begins to question details of her life, who Louis really is, and whether her strange recurring dream has a greater meaning. She enlists the help of psychologist Sigrun (Sofie Gråbøl), and together they delve into Dr. Jekyll’s darker other side, a brutal assassin named… Hyde.
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Releasing in July, the modern-day reimagining of the classic Jekyll and Hyde story will see Dr. Jekyll (Vanessa Kirby) as an elite international specialist in energy systems, working closely with her handler Louis (David Oyelowo) in a career that takes her across the globe to politically volatile territories such as Iran and North Korea. When an arms dealer accuses her of having killed his family, Dr. Jekyll begins to question details of her life, who Louis really is, and whether her strange recurring dream has a greater meaning. She enlists the help of psychologist Sigrun (Sofie Gråbøl), and together they delve into Dr. Jekyll’s darker other side, a brutal assassin named… Hyde.
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- 4/23/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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Andrew Garfield and Cynthia Erivo will lead Audible’s audio adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984.
The Amazing Spider-Man and Wicked stars will play Winston and Julia, respectively, alongside Fleabag’s Andrew Scott as O’Brien and Inception’s Tom Hardy as Big Brother. The audio adaptation will also feature an original score written by Muse front-man Matthew Bellamy and composer Ilan Eshkeri, which will be performed by a 60-piece orchestra at Abbey Road studio.
Destiny Ekaragha (The End of the F***ing World) directs the Audible Original adaptation, which is described as staying “faithful” to the original text, while drawing in more of Winston and Julia’s romantic relationship. The Orwell Estate has authorized and endorsed the adaptation.
The classic novel, published in 1949, is set in an imagined dystopian future in which Winston and his colleague, Julia, are dissatisfied with their totalitarian government and look to make a change. However,...
The Amazing Spider-Man and Wicked stars will play Winston and Julia, respectively, alongside Fleabag’s Andrew Scott as O’Brien and Inception’s Tom Hardy as Big Brother. The audio adaptation will also feature an original score written by Muse front-man Matthew Bellamy and composer Ilan Eshkeri, which will be performed by a 60-piece orchestra at Abbey Road studio.
Destiny Ekaragha (The End of the F***ing World) directs the Audible Original adaptation, which is described as staying “faithful” to the original text, while drawing in more of Winston and Julia’s romantic relationship. The Orwell Estate has authorized and endorsed the adaptation.
The classic novel, published in 1949, is set in an imagined dystopian future in which Winston and his colleague, Julia, are dissatisfied with their totalitarian government and look to make a change. However,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Exclusive: Audible has greenlit two Audible Original documentary podcasts from the UK’s Raw, producer of The Imposter, Three Identical Strangers and The Tinder Swindler.
The first of the podcasts, launching later this year, tells the story of a milestone case following a transracially adopted woman, who after finding out that she had been conceived through an act of child rape, begins a lifelong journey to discover the real identity of her birth father and seek justice for his crime.
The pod will explore the woman’s trauma as a black child growing up in a predominantly white environment and the complexities of navigating the adoption system as young adult at a time when child psychology wasn’t as prevalent as it is today.
The second, which will be released in 2024 is presented by Femi Oke, the British Nigerian journalist and TV presenter. It will follow an international investigation into...
The first of the podcasts, launching later this year, tells the story of a milestone case following a transracially adopted woman, who after finding out that she had been conceived through an act of child rape, begins a lifelong journey to discover the real identity of her birth father and seek justice for his crime.
The pod will explore the woman’s trauma as a black child growing up in a predominantly white environment and the complexities of navigating the adoption system as young adult at a time when child psychology wasn’t as prevalent as it is today.
The second, which will be released in 2024 is presented by Femi Oke, the British Nigerian journalist and TV presenter. It will follow an international investigation into...
- 7/7/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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Exclusive: Audible has revealed a new slate of UK comedy podcasts, including new series from comedians Daisy May Cooper, Lolly Adefope, Mo Gilligan and Dara Ó Briain.
Alongside the new commissions, Audible is returning series From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast (series 3), The Kurupt FM Podkast (series 3), French and Saunders: Titting About (series 4) and Jack Whitehall’s Safe Space (series 2).
In Educating Daisy, May Cooper’s first podcast, the actress and comedian will host guests including Tim Key, Diane Morgan and Katie Price, as they try to convince her to read their favorite novels.
Lolly Adefope’s Fanmail will see the actress and character comedian talking to fans and celebrities about some burning questions. The pod is produced by Steve Coogan’s Baby Cow, which also produces From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast.
Also hosting his first podcast is comedian Dara Ó Briain. Timewasters is a panel show format,...
Alongside the new commissions, Audible is returning series From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast (series 3), The Kurupt FM Podkast (series 3), French and Saunders: Titting About (series 4) and Jack Whitehall’s Safe Space (series 2).
In Educating Daisy, May Cooper’s first podcast, the actress and comedian will host guests including Tim Key, Diane Morgan and Katie Price, as they try to convince her to read their favorite novels.
Lolly Adefope’s Fanmail will see the actress and character comedian talking to fans and celebrities about some burning questions. The pod is produced by Steve Coogan’s Baby Cow, which also produces From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast.
Also hosting his first podcast is comedian Dara Ó Briain. Timewasters is a panel show format,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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Exclusive: BAFTA-winning comedian and presenter Mo Gilligan has signed on to host and executive produce a new stand-up comedy podcast series for Audible titled Mo Gilligan’s Spotlight.
The pod will run six episodes and feature performances from live stand-up shows that will take place throughout March at the iconic South London comedy venue, Up the Creek Comedy Club. The series will land on Audible on July 6, 2023.
Headline performers across the six episodes include British comedians Eddie Kadi, Thanyia Moore, and Kae Kurd, all of whom were handpicked by Gilligan, who also curated the show with an emphasis on showcasing “currently under-represented and exceptional talent” from the UK.
The series is co-produced by Gilligan’s production company Momo G and Lucky 17. Javan Miller serves as series producer.
“Since the start of my own journey, phenomenal mentors have come alongside me to help elevate and guide my career,” Gilligan said. “This...
The pod will run six episodes and feature performances from live stand-up shows that will take place throughout March at the iconic South London comedy venue, Up the Creek Comedy Club. The series will land on Audible on July 6, 2023.
Headline performers across the six episodes include British comedians Eddie Kadi, Thanyia Moore, and Kae Kurd, all of whom were handpicked by Gilligan, who also curated the show with an emphasis on showcasing “currently under-represented and exceptional talent” from the UK.
The series is co-produced by Gilligan’s production company Momo G and Lucky 17. Javan Miller serves as series producer.
“Since the start of my own journey, phenomenal mentors have come alongside me to help elevate and guide my career,” Gilligan said. “This...
- 3/10/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
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Exclusive: Oscar winner Sam Mendes is teaming up with Audible on a series of audio drama adaptations of Charles Dickens stories.
1917 and Skyfall director Mendes will serve exec producer on the three adaptations, which will feature an “all-star British cast”. The first installment in the collection will be a reimagining of Oliver Twist, released on Audible in November 2022, with a further two titles to follow in 2023.
The series is being recorded in Audible’s studio in central London, which is close to some of the locations described in Oliver Twist. Cast will be revealed in coming months.
Sam Mendes said: “The London headquarters of Audible sit on the very streets where Charles Dickens walked, and from which he drew many of his astonishing array of characters. It seems like a perfect marriage – the most prolific storytellers of our age, with the greatest storyteller of all time. I’m delighted...
1917 and Skyfall director Mendes will serve exec producer on the three adaptations, which will feature an “all-star British cast”. The first installment in the collection will be a reimagining of Oliver Twist, released on Audible in November 2022, with a further two titles to follow in 2023.
The series is being recorded in Audible’s studio in central London, which is close to some of the locations described in Oliver Twist. Cast will be revealed in coming months.
Sam Mendes said: “The London headquarters of Audible sit on the very streets where Charles Dickens walked, and from which he drew many of his astonishing array of characters. It seems like a perfect marriage – the most prolific storytellers of our age, with the greatest storyteller of all time. I’m delighted...
- 8/4/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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Exclusive: Cate Blanchett is moving into podcasting.
The Nightmare Alley star has teamed up with climate entrepreneur and activist Danny Kennedy to launch Climate of Change. The series has been handed a two season order at Amazon’s Audible.
It comes after Blanchett, a long time environmentalist who launched the Who On Earth Cares campaign with the Australian Conservation Foundation in 2007, starred in Netflix climate change comedy Don’t Look Up.
She has created and co-hosts the show with Kennedy, who is CEO of New Energy Nexus and Managing Director of the California Clean Energy Fund.
The series is produced with her Dirty Films banner in association with StoryHunter.
It will see the two long-term friends explore despair, optimism and hope in the face of environmental change and will feature an exclusive soundtrack by Imogen Heap.
From women-led energy solutions in Uganda, to a Navajo solar farm in the Arizona desert,...
The Nightmare Alley star has teamed up with climate entrepreneur and activist Danny Kennedy to launch Climate of Change. The series has been handed a two season order at Amazon’s Audible.
It comes after Blanchett, a long time environmentalist who launched the Who On Earth Cares campaign with the Australian Conservation Foundation in 2007, starred in Netflix climate change comedy Don’t Look Up.
She has created and co-hosts the show with Kennedy, who is CEO of New Energy Nexus and Managing Director of the California Clean Energy Fund.
The series is produced with her Dirty Films banner in association with StoryHunter.
It will see the two long-term friends explore despair, optimism and hope in the face of environmental change and will feature an exclusive soundtrack by Imogen Heap.
From women-led energy solutions in Uganda, to a Navajo solar farm in the Arizona desert,...
- 2/3/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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Audible, today launches globally a new Audible Original, six-part podcast Coupledom with Idris and Sabrina Elba on the power of partnerships in business, activism, love and life. The podcast was created by award-winning actor, producer and DJ Idris Elba (OBE), and model and co-founder of S’able Labs, Sabrina Elba and it sees them dig into what makes successful relationships thrive with some of the world’s most renowned duos.
In every episode, the Elbas will delve into the world of extraordinary partnerships with an all-star line-up of guests including: Kris Jenner & Kim Kardashian West, Ben & Jerry, Christian Louboutin & Mika, Nadiya & Abdal Hussain, Tommy & Codie Oliver and Mary & Sharon Bishop Baldwin.
Coupledom with Idris and Sabrina Elba examines the power of successful partnerships and the challenges of maintaining them, whether it’s how to build a lasting dynamic that provides inspiration for decades, or embarking on a public battle for your relationship to even be recognised.
In every episode, the Elbas will delve into the world of extraordinary partnerships with an all-star line-up of guests including: Kris Jenner & Kim Kardashian West, Ben & Jerry, Christian Louboutin & Mika, Nadiya & Abdal Hussain, Tommy & Codie Oliver and Mary & Sharon Bishop Baldwin.
Coupledom with Idris and Sabrina Elba examines the power of successful partnerships and the challenges of maintaining them, whether it’s how to build a lasting dynamic that provides inspiration for decades, or embarking on a public battle for your relationship to even be recognised.
- 6/10/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
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Exclusive: Amazon’s Audible, The Man in the High Castle producer Big Light Productions and Vespucci have teamed up to develop a slate of podcasts with a scripted series starring Game of Thrones’ Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as one of its first projects.
Coster-Waldau will star in Mask of Sanity, a serial killer story based on a true story from Bulgarian journalist, Dimiter Kenarov.
Mask of Sanity, which Coster-Waldau will co-produce via his Ill Kippers Productions banner, with producing partner and series writer Joe Derrick, follows the story of a journalist reporting on a serial killer, but with a secret of his own. Ill Kippers’ Vice President Jeffrey Chassen will also serve as co-producer.
The series will be joined by Killer Book Club, a documentary true crime thriller exploring the much-covered case of British private school teacher and novelist Peter Farquhar who was murdered by church warden Benjamin Field, his much younger lover and former student.
Coster-Waldau will star in Mask of Sanity, a serial killer story based on a true story from Bulgarian journalist, Dimiter Kenarov.
Mask of Sanity, which Coster-Waldau will co-produce via his Ill Kippers Productions banner, with producing partner and series writer Joe Derrick, follows the story of a journalist reporting on a serial killer, but with a secret of his own. Ill Kippers’ Vice President Jeffrey Chassen will also serve as co-producer.
The series will be joined by Killer Book Club, a documentary true crime thriller exploring the much-covered case of British private school teacher and novelist Peter Farquhar who was murdered by church warden Benjamin Field, his much younger lover and former student.
- 4/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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Exclusive: Acclaimed documentary producer John Battsek, whose credits include Oscar-winner One Day In September and Emmy-winner Manhunt: The Inside Story Of The Hunt for Bin Laden, is making his first foray into podcasts with Audible series Deepcut.
The investigative six part non-fiction series will see Battsek and his new production company Ventureland tackle the complex and controversial cases of four deaths at the Deepcut army barracks in the UK.
The series will examine the deaths of the four young soldiers, found shot dead at the Princes Royal Barracks (Aka Deepcut) in Surrey, England between 1995 and 2002. As their families searched for answers, allegations of bullying, sexual abuse and violence begin to surface and suspicions mounted that evidence had been withheld or destroyed. The incidents led to lengthy legal contests.
Battsek’s team for the series includes investigative journalist Jane MacSorley and former detective chief inspector Colin Sutton who join forces to...
The investigative six part non-fiction series will see Battsek and his new production company Ventureland tackle the complex and controversial cases of four deaths at the Deepcut army barracks in the UK.
The series will examine the deaths of the four young soldiers, found shot dead at the Princes Royal Barracks (Aka Deepcut) in Surrey, England between 1995 and 2002. As their families searched for answers, allegations of bullying, sexual abuse and violence begin to surface and suspicions mounted that evidence had been withheld or destroyed. The incidents led to lengthy legal contests.
Battsek’s team for the series includes investigative journalist Jane MacSorley and former detective chief inspector Colin Sutton who join forces to...
- 5/20/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC will introduce viewers to a magical new world when A Discovery of Witches comes to the Sundance Now and Shudder streaming services this January, and ahead of the first season's premiere, they've already acquired the second and third seasons of the Sky One UK series:
Press Release: New York, NY – November 5, 2018 – On heels of Sky UK’s greenlight announcement for second and third seasons of the captivating series “A Discovery of Witches,” Sundance Now, AMC Networks’ direct-to-consumer Svod service curated with high-quality dramas and crime thrillers, and Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, has confirmed the acquisition of both seasons. The first season is set to premiere on both the services in U.S. and Canada on January 17, 2019.
Adapted from Deborah Harkness’s critically-acclaimed and bestselling All Souls trilogy, the Sky original production launched in September in the U.K. and was produced by Bad Wolf,...
Press Release: New York, NY – November 5, 2018 – On heels of Sky UK’s greenlight announcement for second and third seasons of the captivating series “A Discovery of Witches,” Sundance Now, AMC Networks’ direct-to-consumer Svod service curated with high-quality dramas and crime thrillers, and Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, has confirmed the acquisition of both seasons. The first season is set to premiere on both the services in U.S. and Canada on January 17, 2019.
Adapted from Deborah Harkness’s critically-acclaimed and bestselling All Souls trilogy, the Sky original production launched in September in the U.K. and was produced by Bad Wolf,...
- 11/6/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Shudder continues to bolster its programming with a mix of original productions and acquisitions. Yesterday came news that they would be producing a Creepshow series with Greg Nicotero, and now it has been announced that Shudder (along with AMC Networks' Sundance Now) is acquiring the rights to A Discovery of Witches, an 8-episode series produced by Bad Wolf (Doctor Who):
July 19, 2018 – San Diego, CA – Sundance Now, AMC Networks’ direct-to-consumer Svod service curated with high quality dramas, comedies and crime thrillers, and Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, today announced at San Diego Comic Con the joint acquisition of the Sky original production, “A Discovery of Witches.”
The eight-episode drama is produced by Bad Wolf -- the creative team behind “The Night Of,” “Doctor Who,” “Torchwood,” “Da Vinci’s Demons” and the forthcoming adaptation of Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials.”
Based on the...
July 19, 2018 – San Diego, CA – Sundance Now, AMC Networks’ direct-to-consumer Svod service curated with high quality dramas, comedies and crime thrillers, and Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, today announced at San Diego Comic Con the joint acquisition of the Sky original production, “A Discovery of Witches.”
The eight-episode drama is produced by Bad Wolf -- the creative team behind “The Night Of,” “Doctor Who,” “Torchwood,” “Da Vinci’s Demons” and the forthcoming adaptation of Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials.”
Based on the...
- 7/19/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Sundance Now, AMC Networks’ direct-to-consumer Svod service curated with high-quality dramas, comedies, and crime thrillers, and Shudder, the leading premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, today announced at Sdcc the joint acquisition of the Sky original production, A Discovery of Witches.
The eight-episode drama is produced by Bad Wolf -- the creative team behind The Night Of, Doctor Who, Torchwood, Da Vinci’s Demons, and the forthcoming adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches stars Emmy® nominated actor Matthew Goode, Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge), Alex Kingston, Valarie Pettiford (Being Mary Jane) and Owen Teale (Game of Thrones).
The series will make its debut in the U.S. and Canada on a date to be confirmed, with all episodes available simultaneously on both Sundance Now and Shudder, marking the first partnership of...
The eight-episode drama is produced by Bad Wolf -- the creative team behind The Night Of, Doctor Who, Torchwood, Da Vinci’s Demons, and the forthcoming adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches stars Emmy® nominated actor Matthew Goode, Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge), Alex Kingston, Valarie Pettiford (Being Mary Jane) and Owen Teale (Game of Thrones).
The series will make its debut in the U.S. and Canada on a date to be confirmed, with all episodes available simultaneously on both Sundance Now and Shudder, marking the first partnership of...
- 7/19/2018
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Sundance Now, AMC Networks’ premium video streaming service, has acquired the BAFTA-nominated hit British television series Motherland from Lionsgate, which has worldwide rights to the comedy. Watch the trailer above.
The series, written and created by Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, and Graham and Helen Linehan, will make its exclusive U.S. debut with the first two episodes making their Sundance Now premiere Thursday, May 10, the service announced. New episodes of the half-hour comedy starring Anna Maxwell Martin, Lucy Punch, Diane Morgan and Paul Ready will stream weekly every Thursday until the conclusion of Season 1 on June 14.
Jan Diedrichsen, General Manager of SundanceTV and Sundance Now, called Motherland “a hilariously honest and relatable portrayal of the hyper-competitive world of modern parenting,” adding that the series is sharply written and features a great ensemble cast.”
“Motherland has been a great success for the BBC, and we’re delighted to have found a U.
The series, written and created by Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, and Graham and Helen Linehan, will make its exclusive U.S. debut with the first two episodes making their Sundance Now premiere Thursday, May 10, the service announced. New episodes of the half-hour comedy starring Anna Maxwell Martin, Lucy Punch, Diane Morgan and Paul Ready will stream weekly every Thursday until the conclusion of Season 1 on June 14.
Jan Diedrichsen, General Manager of SundanceTV and Sundance Now, called Motherland “a hilariously honest and relatable portrayal of the hyper-competitive world of modern parenting,” adding that the series is sharply written and features a great ensemble cast.”
“Motherland has been a great success for the BBC, and we’re delighted to have found a U.
- 4/19/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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Svod service Sundance Now has picked up Australian drama Dead Lucky starring Six Feet Under and Brothers & Sisters star Rachel Griffiths from distributor Drg.
The AMC Networks-backed streaming service will air the four-part drama in the Us, Canada, the UK, Ireland and German speaking territories in Europe. The series is complex thriller about two feuding detectives hunting a cop killer who is leaving a trail of broken lives across Sydney. Grace and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny star Yoson An and The Bronx Bull’s Mojean Aria star alongside Griffiths.
The series is produced by fledgling Australian producer Subtext Pictures, set up by House Husbands and Water Rats producers Ellie Beaumont and Drew Proffitt. The show, which has been backed by Screen Australia and Create Nsw, will air on Australian public broadcaster Sbs in July. The show was picked up by Aurelie de Troyer, VP of global acquisitions and co-productions,...
The AMC Networks-backed streaming service will air the four-part drama in the Us, Canada, the UK, Ireland and German speaking territories in Europe. The series is complex thriller about two feuding detectives hunting a cop killer who is leaving a trail of broken lives across Sydney. Grace and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny star Yoson An and The Bronx Bull’s Mojean Aria star alongside Griffiths.
The series is produced by fledgling Australian producer Subtext Pictures, set up by House Husbands and Water Rats producers Ellie Beaumont and Drew Proffitt. The show, which has been backed by Screen Australia and Create Nsw, will air on Australian public broadcaster Sbs in July. The show was picked up by Aurelie de Troyer, VP of global acquisitions and co-productions,...
- 4/5/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Horror premiered in Toronto last autumn.
Shudder, the streaming service owned by AMC Networks, is partnering with Neon on the North American release of Coralie Fargeat’s directorial debut Revenge.
The Sundance Midnight selection will get a theatrical and VOD release in spring prior to its roll-out on Shudder later in the year.
Revenge premiered in Toronto last autumn and stars Matilda Lutz as a young woman who goes on vacation to a remote desert villa with her millionaire boyfriend (Kevin Janssens).
Their romantic weekend goes off the rails when her lover’s hunting friends show up, triggering a wave of violence.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Neon on Revenge and cannot wait to get the film in front of American audiences,” said Aurelie de Troyer, vice-president of global acquisitions and co-productions at Shudder.
Earlier on Tuesday Neon announced it had partnered with Agbo on world rights to Midnight entry Assassination Nation.
Shudder, the streaming service owned by AMC Networks, is partnering with Neon on the North American release of Coralie Fargeat’s directorial debut Revenge.
The Sundance Midnight selection will get a theatrical and VOD release in spring prior to its roll-out on Shudder later in the year.
Revenge premiered in Toronto last autumn and stars Matilda Lutz as a young woman who goes on vacation to a remote desert villa with her millionaire boyfriend (Kevin Janssens).
Their romantic weekend goes off the rails when her lover’s hunting friends show up, triggering a wave of violence.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Neon on Revenge and cannot wait to get the film in front of American audiences,” said Aurelie de Troyer, vice-president of global acquisitions and co-productions at Shudder.
Earlier on Tuesday Neon announced it had partnered with Agbo on world rights to Midnight entry Assassination Nation.
- 1/23/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
French thriller played at Toronto and is now heading to Sundance.
Source: Shudder
‘Revenge’
AMC Networks’ genre Svod service Shudder is partnering with distributor Vertigo Releasing for the UK and Ireland launch of Toronto thriller Revenge by writer-director Coralie Fargeat.
The film is on its way to the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and has previously played at genre festivals including Fantastic Fest and Sitges. Vertigo and Shudder are planning a spring 2018 theatrical release.
Staring Matilda Lutz (Ring) as Jen, a young woman who goes on vacation at a remote desert villa with her millionaire boyfriend (Kevin Janssens), the story begins as their romantic weekend goes off the rails when her lover’s hunting pals show up on the scene, triggering a wave of violence.
The well-received French feature is produced by Marc-Etienne Schwartz’s M.E.S. Prods. and Marc Stanimirovic’s Monkey Pack Films. Paris-based outfit Charades handles international sales.
As previously announced...
Source: Shudder
‘Revenge’
AMC Networks’ genre Svod service Shudder is partnering with distributor Vertigo Releasing for the UK and Ireland launch of Toronto thriller Revenge by writer-director Coralie Fargeat.
The film is on its way to the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and has previously played at genre festivals including Fantastic Fest and Sitges. Vertigo and Shudder are planning a spring 2018 theatrical release.
Staring Matilda Lutz (Ring) as Jen, a young woman who goes on vacation at a remote desert villa with her millionaire boyfriend (Kevin Janssens), the story begins as their romantic weekend goes off the rails when her lover’s hunting pals show up on the scene, triggering a wave of violence.
The well-received French feature is produced by Marc-Etienne Schwartz’s M.E.S. Prods. and Marc Stanimirovic’s Monkey Pack Films. Paris-based outfit Charades handles international sales.
As previously announced...
- 1/10/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- ScreenDaily
Those who enjoyed the eerie events of Jordskott will be pleased to know that main character Eva Thörnblad is returning to tackle another mystery in the second season of the Shudder series, and ahead of the January 18th premiere, we have a look at a tense teaser trailer for season 2:
Press Release: New York, New York — 5 December — AMC Networks’ premium subscription streaming video service Shudder continues to build its offering of thrilling, dark and critically-acclaimed international genre series with premieres of Scandinavian Noir mystery Black Lake debuting on December 21st and Season 2 of acclaimed international thriller Jordskott following on January 18th, 2018.
Jordskott Season 2, which will premiere on Shudder in the Us and Canada, sees the return of tough police detective Eva Thornblad (Moa Gammel) in this eerie, Nordic Noir series laced with Gothic menace. Eva returns to her old job in Stockholm in an attempt to put the haunting...
Press Release: New York, New York — 5 December — AMC Networks’ premium subscription streaming video service Shudder continues to build its offering of thrilling, dark and critically-acclaimed international genre series with premieres of Scandinavian Noir mystery Black Lake debuting on December 21st and Season 2 of acclaimed international thriller Jordskott following on January 18th, 2018.
Jordskott Season 2, which will premiere on Shudder in the Us and Canada, sees the return of tough police detective Eva Thornblad (Moa Gammel) in this eerie, Nordic Noir series laced with Gothic menace. Eva returns to her old job in Stockholm in an attempt to put the haunting...
- 12/5/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Following its screening in the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival, Revenge has been acquired by the streaming service Shudder for release in North America (as well as several other territories) in early 2018:
Press Release: New York, NY (August 30th, 2017) – AMC Networks’ Shudder announced today that it is acquiring North American, UK, Ireland and Australian rights to Coralie Fargeat’s blood-pumping debut Revenge. The film, which is having its world-premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival next month, will be available on the premium thriller, suspense and horror video streaming service, and play theatrically in early 2018. Revenge will also play at this year’s Fantastic Fest.
Soaking the perennial rape/revenge thriller in a strikingly hypnotic style, writer-director Coralie Fargeat’s compelling feature debut reframes the genre’s typical proclivities with a gaze that scrutinizes male bodies and foregrounds its protagonist’s transformation into a hardened vehicle of vengeance.
Press Release: New York, NY (August 30th, 2017) – AMC Networks’ Shudder announced today that it is acquiring North American, UK, Ireland and Australian rights to Coralie Fargeat’s blood-pumping debut Revenge. The film, which is having its world-premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival next month, will be available on the premium thriller, suspense and horror video streaming service, and play theatrically in early 2018. Revenge will also play at this year’s Fantastic Fest.
Soaking the perennial rape/revenge thriller in a strikingly hypnotic style, writer-director Coralie Fargeat’s compelling feature debut reframes the genre’s typical proclivities with a gaze that scrutinizes male bodies and foregrounds its protagonist’s transformation into a hardened vehicle of vengeance.
- 8/31/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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SXSW premiere Mayhem among acquisitions.
AMC Networks’ horror-focused SVoD service Shudder, which launched in the UK in October 2016, has picked up six titles ahead of their UK premieres at FrightFest this weekend.
The titles are:
Joe Lynch’s Mayhem, which premiered at SXSW earlier this year. The streaming service now has all rights in the UK and Ireland, adding to the Us streaming rights that it picked up in Cannes.
Chris Peckover’s Better Watch Out, on which Shudder has taken North America rights.
Stefan Ruzowitzky’s Cold Hell, Graham Skipper’s Sequence Break andBrandon Christianson’s Still/Born, on which Shudder has taken North America as well as the UK and Ireland.
Colin Minihan’s It Stains The Sands Red, which Shudder has taken for the UK.
All six films will have UK premieres at FrightFest (Aug 24-28), the London-based horror film festival, and will be available to stream in early 2018.
Shudder VP of global acquisitions...
AMC Networks’ horror-focused SVoD service Shudder, which launched in the UK in October 2016, has picked up six titles ahead of their UK premieres at FrightFest this weekend.
The titles are:
Joe Lynch’s Mayhem, which premiered at SXSW earlier this year. The streaming service now has all rights in the UK and Ireland, adding to the Us streaming rights that it picked up in Cannes.
Chris Peckover’s Better Watch Out, on which Shudder has taken North America rights.
Stefan Ruzowitzky’s Cold Hell, Graham Skipper’s Sequence Break andBrandon Christianson’s Still/Born, on which Shudder has taken North America as well as the UK and Ireland.
Colin Minihan’s It Stains The Sands Red, which Shudder has taken for the UK.
All six films will have UK premieres at FrightFest (Aug 24-28), the London-based horror film festival, and will be available to stream in early 2018.
Shudder VP of global acquisitions...
- 8/21/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
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![Steven Brand, Caroline Chikezie, Dallas Roberts, Samara Weaving, and Steven Yeun in Mayhem (2017)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNTZjMjMzZTQtNWQ5Yi00YjhiLTk4YjEtZGNhYTUyNmQzYWViXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzQwMTY2Nzk@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,207_.jpg)
The action-thriller premiered at the 2017 SXSW Film Festival.
Rlj Entertainment and AMC Networks’ Shudder streaming platform are partnering on the North American release of Joe Lynch’s action-thriller Mayhem.
The deal was finalised in Cannes.
Rlje plans to release Mayhem in theatres and on demand later this year, with the Shudder streaming premiere slated for early 2018.
In Mayhem, an airborne virus infects the corporate tower of a major law firm on the day attorney Derek Saunders is wrongfully fired. The infection is capable of making people act out on their most erratic impulses and viral rage takes over. Trapped in the quarantined building, Saunders is forced to fearlessly fight for his job, his redemption and his life.
The film written by Matias Caruso stars Steven Yeun, Samara Weaving, Steven Brand and Dallas Roberts.
Avva Pictures Mehrdad Elie and Parisa Caviani produced, alongside Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis and Matt Smith.
Rlje’s Chief...
Rlj Entertainment and AMC Networks’ Shudder streaming platform are partnering on the North American release of Joe Lynch’s action-thriller Mayhem.
The deal was finalised in Cannes.
Rlje plans to release Mayhem in theatres and on demand later this year, with the Shudder streaming premiere slated for early 2018.
In Mayhem, an airborne virus infects the corporate tower of a major law firm on the day attorney Derek Saunders is wrongfully fired. The infection is capable of making people act out on their most erratic impulses and viral rage takes over. Trapped in the quarantined building, Saunders is forced to fearlessly fight for his job, his redemption and his life.
The film written by Matias Caruso stars Steven Yeun, Samara Weaving, Steven Brand and Dallas Roberts.
Avva Pictures Mehrdad Elie and Parisa Caviani produced, alongside Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis and Matt Smith.
Rlje’s Chief...
- 5/25/2017
- ScreenDaily
We've been excited for Daily Dead readers to see Joe Lynch's Mayhem since it made its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival (read Heather's review here), and now horror fans know when to mark their calendars, as Rlj Entertainment and AMC's streaming service Shudder have acquired North American rights to the office-set horror comedy.
Rlj Entertainment has slated Mayhem for a theatrical and VOD late this year, with Shudder set to stream the film in early 2018. A trailer has yet to be revealed, but we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more details are revealed. In the meantime, check out Heather's SXSW interview with Lynch.
Press Release: Los Angeles, May 24, 2017 – Rlj Entertainment and AMC Networks’ Shudder are partnering on the North American release of Joe Lynch’s action/thriller MAYHEMthrough a deal finalized at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival. The film first premiered at...
Rlj Entertainment has slated Mayhem for a theatrical and VOD late this year, with Shudder set to stream the film in early 2018. A trailer has yet to be revealed, but we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more details are revealed. In the meantime, check out Heather's SXSW interview with Lynch.
Press Release: Los Angeles, May 24, 2017 – Rlj Entertainment and AMC Networks’ Shudder are partnering on the North American release of Joe Lynch’s action/thriller MAYHEMthrough a deal finalized at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival. The film first premiered at...
- 5/24/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Mysterious vanishings rock a small-town community in Jordskott, and if you live in North America and haven't yet seen the acclaimed Swesdish TV series, then you're in luck, because Shudder has acquired North American rights to the first season (and the yet-to-be-released second season), which will premiere on the streaming service on April 6th.
Press Release: AMC Networks-backed premium streaming service Shudder announced today that it has acquired exclusive North American rights for Season 1 and the upcoming Season 2 of the acclaimed international thriller series Jordskott from ITV Studios Global Entertainment (Itvs Ge). Declared by The Guardian as a series “you can’t take your eyes off of”, Jordskott Season 1 will launch with the first two episodes available on April 6th with two new episodes premiering each week on Shudder.
Season 1 of the critically acclaimed Scandi-noir thriller revolves around the seven-year disappearance of police investigator Eva Thörnblad’s daughter, Josefine. Still...
Press Release: AMC Networks-backed premium streaming service Shudder announced today that it has acquired exclusive North American rights for Season 1 and the upcoming Season 2 of the acclaimed international thriller series Jordskott from ITV Studios Global Entertainment (Itvs Ge). Declared by The Guardian as a series “you can’t take your eyes off of”, Jordskott Season 1 will launch with the first two episodes available on April 6th with two new episodes premiering each week on Shudder.
Season 1 of the critically acclaimed Scandi-noir thriller revolves around the seven-year disappearance of police investigator Eva Thörnblad’s daughter, Josefine. Still...
- 3/28/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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