Exclusive: Yasmina El-Abd has signed with David Unger’s Artist International Group (Aig) for U.S. representation.
The rising Mena actress is currently starring in Mbc Studios’ ground breaking Arabic-language musical feature Sukkar, which is due to hit streamer Shahid on December 24 following a strong box office run that began in October. She is signed up to star in a follow up, we hear.
El-Abd has also had parts in Middle Eastern Netflix original Finding Ola and HBO Max and Cbbc kids series Theodosia, and is co-starring in Adi Hasak’s upcoming James Franco series Karantina, which has Adi TV Studios, Dynamic Television, Mbc, Zdf, Asacha Media Group, Blond and Tanweer attached.
She is also reprise her role as Zeina in season 2 of the Netflix’s Egyptian comedy-drama Finding Ola. Season 1 launched in February 2022 and made it into the Top 10 worldwide and topped the charts in the Arab-speaking world for three weeks.
The rising Mena actress is currently starring in Mbc Studios’ ground breaking Arabic-language musical feature Sukkar, which is due to hit streamer Shahid on December 24 following a strong box office run that began in October. She is signed up to star in a follow up, we hear.
El-Abd has also had parts in Middle Eastern Netflix original Finding Ola and HBO Max and Cbbc kids series Theodosia, and is co-starring in Adi Hasak’s upcoming James Franco series Karantina, which has Adi TV Studios, Dynamic Television, Mbc, Zdf, Asacha Media Group, Blond and Tanweer attached.
She is also reprise her role as Zeina in season 2 of the Netflix’s Egyptian comedy-drama Finding Ola. Season 1 launched in February 2022 and made it into the Top 10 worldwide and topped the charts in the Arab-speaking world for three weeks.
- 12/18/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Federation Kids & Family is unveiling a new animated series at MipJunior as part of a strong lineup of toon series and live-action series.
“The New Adventures of the Triplets,” by Nicole Lambert, is an animated show aimed at 3-to-6-year-old kids that chronicles the comic escapades of three loveable children — each of whom has his or her own way of looking at the world.
Produced by Quad and Superprod, the show is in line with Federation Kids & Family’s animated content and the kind of shows broadcasters are seeking.
“When it comes to animation, series for the bridge age group of 4-7 years still generates a lot of demand,” says Monica Levy, co-chief of distribution at Federation Kids & Family, part of Paris-based Federation Studios. “As often channels are already well stocked through to 2024, they are looking for exceptional series that correspond to the editorial line.”
Diversity in particular has...
“The New Adventures of the Triplets,” by Nicole Lambert, is an animated show aimed at 3-to-6-year-old kids that chronicles the comic escapades of three loveable children — each of whom has his or her own way of looking at the world.
Produced by Quad and Superprod, the show is in line with Federation Kids & Family’s animated content and the kind of shows broadcasters are seeking.
“When it comes to animation, series for the bridge age group of 4-7 years still generates a lot of demand,” says Monica Levy, co-chief of distribution at Federation Kids & Family, part of Paris-based Federation Studios. “As often channels are already well stocked through to 2024, they are looking for exceptional series that correspond to the editorial line.”
Diversity in particular has...
- 10/14/2023
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
Paris-based premium kids content producer Cottonwood Media has announced its sister distribution company, Federation Kids & Family, has nabbed world rights for its upcoming TV series “Welcome to Lolyland.”
The project is one of 80 being pitched this week at Cartoon Forum, the leading European event for animated TV series in development aimed at industry professionals, that runs in the south-eastern French city of Toulouse.
Based on the original comic books “Lolicornes” by Cédric Asna, Emmanuel Martin and Pierre Walterspieler, who are working on the TV adaptation, the series will be made up of 52 11-minute episodes aimed at six to nine-year olds.
It tells the story of Penny, an ordinary 10-year-old girl who, one day, wakes up in a strange world filled with unicorns, Cyclops, dragons and all sorts of strange creatures. She, too, has a strange horn stuck to her forehead. On her quest to find out how this happened...
The project is one of 80 being pitched this week at Cartoon Forum, the leading European event for animated TV series in development aimed at industry professionals, that runs in the south-eastern French city of Toulouse.
Based on the original comic books “Lolicornes” by Cédric Asna, Emmanuel Martin and Pierre Walterspieler, who are working on the TV adaptation, the series will be made up of 52 11-minute episodes aimed at six to nine-year olds.
It tells the story of Penny, an ordinary 10-year-old girl who, one day, wakes up in a strange world filled with unicorns, Cyclops, dragons and all sorts of strange creatures. She, too, has a strange horn stuck to her forehead. On her quest to find out how this happened...
- 9/19/2022
- by Lise Pedersen
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Fulton stars as Rience in Season 2 of The Witcher. Pic credit: Netflix/Susie Allnut
Season 2 of Netflix’s The Witcher saw the introduction of a new character, Rience, portrayed by Chris Fulton.
Rience was a fiery villain — literally and figuratively — being a fire mage.
In Season 2, viewers were introduced to this character as he relentlessly pursued Ciri (Freya Alan).
Rience had been unable to track down Ciri until he heard a particular song by Jaskier (Joey Batey) and then trapped the bard and tortured him to gain information about Ciri’s whereabouts.
Luckily for Jaskier, Yennifer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra) turned up and managed to rescue him and they fled from Rience.
Rience’s pursuit will continue in Season 3 of The Witcher but, this time, the character will be portrayed by a new actor.
Rience has been recast in Season 3 of The Witcher
According to Redanian Intelligence, a fan...
Season 2 of Netflix’s The Witcher saw the introduction of a new character, Rience, portrayed by Chris Fulton.
Rience was a fiery villain — literally and figuratively — being a fire mage.
In Season 2, viewers were introduced to this character as he relentlessly pursued Ciri (Freya Alan).
Rience had been unable to track down Ciri until he heard a particular song by Jaskier (Joey Batey) and then trapped the bard and tortured him to gain information about Ciri’s whereabouts.
Luckily for Jaskier, Yennifer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra) turned up and managed to rescue him and they fled from Rience.
Rience’s pursuit will continue in Season 3 of The Witcher but, this time, the character will be portrayed by a new actor.
Rience has been recast in Season 3 of The Witcher
According to Redanian Intelligence, a fan...
- 8/26/2022
- by Rachel Tsoumbakos
- Monsters and Critics
Streaming service HBO Max will begin removing up to 36 titles, many of which are originals, from its digital library this week.
Earlier in August, HBO Max removed six film titles and also announced that it would no longer be releasing DC’s “Batgirl” or the animated “Scoob! Holiday Haunt.” The strategy is driven by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s plans to combine HBO Max and Discovery+ next summer.
“As we work toward bringing our content catalogs together under one platform, we will be making changes to the content offering available on both HBO Max and discovery+,” HBO Max said in a statement Wednesday. “That will include the removal of some content from both platforms.”
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Earlier in August, HBO Max removed six film titles and also announced that it would no longer be releasing DC’s “Batgirl” or the animated “Scoob! Holiday Haunt.” The strategy is driven by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s plans to combine HBO Max and Discovery+ next summer.
“As we work toward bringing our content catalogs together under one platform, we will be making changes to the content offering available on both HBO Max and discovery+,” HBO Max said in a statement Wednesday. “That will include the removal of some content from both platforms.”
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- 8/18/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
An ongoing story as of late is the impact of the recent merger of Warner Bros Studios and Discovery. The new CEO, David Zaslav, has already made several controversial decisions that are currently being met with criticism. One big note is the canceling of two features that were near completion. DC’s Batgirl, and the animated film Scoob! Holiday Haunt was shelved with no intention of ever being released so the company could claim them as tax write-offs.
Another big money-saving decision was to pull movies and shows from their streaming platform, HBO Max, that were underperforming so they could save on residuals. The company had already silently pulled a few titles — as recent as the pandemic-shot 2021 film, Locked Down. But they have announced the removal of around 40 titles as early as this week.
A spokesperson for the company cites the pending merge of the streaming service with Discovery+ as...
Another big money-saving decision was to pull movies and shows from their streaming platform, HBO Max, that were underperforming so they could save on residuals. The company had already silently pulled a few titles — as recent as the pandemic-shot 2021 film, Locked Down. But they have announced the removal of around 40 titles as early as this week.
A spokesperson for the company cites the pending merge of the streaming service with Discovery+ as...
- 8/18/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
HBO Max is, once again, switching things up.
The streaming service will remove 36 titles from its service this week, including 20 Max originals, according to Variety.
“As we work toward bringing our content catalogs together under one platform, we will be making changes to the content offering available on both HBO Max and discovery+,” the streamer said in a statement Wednesday.
“That will include the removal of some content from both platforms.”
The Max originals losing their home on the service include teen drama Genera+ion, which was canceled last year following a 16-part freshman season.
Close Enough, The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo, and a wave of reality TV series are also getting the boot.
Below is the full list of shows losing their place in the world of streaming.
Max Originals
12 Dates of Christmas
About Last Night
Aquaman: King of Atlantis
Close Enough
Ellen’s Next Great Designer
Esme & Roy
The Fungies!
The streaming service will remove 36 titles from its service this week, including 20 Max originals, according to Variety.
“As we work toward bringing our content catalogs together under one platform, we will be making changes to the content offering available on both HBO Max and discovery+,” the streamer said in a statement Wednesday.
“That will include the removal of some content from both platforms.”
The Max originals losing their home on the service include teen drama Genera+ion, which was canceled last year following a 16-part freshman season.
Close Enough, The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo, and a wave of reality TV series are also getting the boot.
Below is the full list of shows losing their place in the world of streaming.
Max Originals
12 Dates of Christmas
About Last Night
Aquaman: King of Atlantis
Close Enough
Ellen’s Next Great Designer
Esme & Roy
The Fungies!
- 8/18/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
HBO Max will remove almost 36 titles from its service as early as this week, Variety has confirmed.
A spokesperson for HBO Max attributed the decision to the pending merge of the platform with Discovery+, which is also owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
“As we work toward bringing our content catalogs together under one platform, we will be making changes to the content offering available on both HBO Max and discovery+,” HBO Max’s statement reads. “That will include the removal of some content from both platforms.”
Taking off the titles from streaming would also help Warner Bros. Discovery cut costs by removing lesser-watched programs to save money on residuals. An exact date or time when the titles will be taken off has not been announced.
Although HBO Max has removed several titles in the past weeks, including several Warner Bros. films and HBO TV shows such as “Camping,” “Vinyl,” “Mrs. Fletcher” and “Run,...
A spokesperson for HBO Max attributed the decision to the pending merge of the platform with Discovery+, which is also owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
“As we work toward bringing our content catalogs together under one platform, we will be making changes to the content offering available on both HBO Max and discovery+,” HBO Max’s statement reads. “That will include the removal of some content from both platforms.”
Taking off the titles from streaming would also help Warner Bros. Discovery cut costs by removing lesser-watched programs to save money on residuals. An exact date or time when the titles will be taken off has not been announced.
Although HBO Max has removed several titles in the past weeks, including several Warner Bros. films and HBO TV shows such as “Camping,” “Vinyl,” “Mrs. Fletcher” and “Run,...
- 8/18/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: HBO Max has opted not to renew 1980s coming-of-age comedy series Gordita Chronicles for a second season. The decision comes a little over a month after the show launched on the platform to strong reviews amid a programming shift at the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer.
Cancellations Photo Gallery: The TV Series Ending In 2022 & Beyond
“Live-action kids and family programming will not be part of our programming focus in the immediate future, and as a result, we’ve had to make the very difficult decision to end Gordita Chronicles at HBO Max,” a spokesperson for the streamer said in a statement to Deadline. “The series earned critical acclaim and a loyal following, and we are proud to have worked with creator Claudia Forestieri and our two powerhouse executive producers, Eva Longoria — who also masterfully directed the pilot — and Zoe Saldaña, to bring Cucu’s journey to the screen. We thank...
Cancellations Photo Gallery: The TV Series Ending In 2022 & Beyond
“Live-action kids and family programming will not be part of our programming focus in the immediate future, and as a result, we’ve had to make the very difficult decision to end Gordita Chronicles at HBO Max,” a spokesperson for the streamer said in a statement to Deadline. “The series earned critical acclaim and a loyal following, and we are proud to have worked with creator Claudia Forestieri and our two powerhouse executive producers, Eva Longoria — who also masterfully directed the pilot — and Zoe Saldaña, to bring Cucu’s journey to the screen. We thank...
- 7/29/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Theodosia,” the Egyptology-themed adventure series which just premiered on HBO Max in the U.S., has been acquired by BBC, along with a bevy of other partners.
Produced by Cottonwood Media, “Theodosia” is represented in international markets by Zdf Studios and Federation Kids & Family, a subsidiary of Federation Entertainment.
“Theodosia” follows a smart and bold 14-year-old named Theodosia Throckmorton (aka Theo) who is the daughter of two intrepid Egyptologists excavating in the Valley of the Kings. When Theo and her younger brother Henry stumble upon a hidden tomb and a mysterious artefact, the ‘Eye of Horus’, Theo unlocks the power to see and perform true magic, thus discovering a whole new world of mystery as well as danger.
The show was introduced to buyers at Mipcom last year and has now been acquired by the French streamer Salto, as well as the broadcaster France Televisions, Canada’s Quebecor, the streaming...
Produced by Cottonwood Media, “Theodosia” is represented in international markets by Zdf Studios and Federation Kids & Family, a subsidiary of Federation Entertainment.
“Theodosia” follows a smart and bold 14-year-old named Theodosia Throckmorton (aka Theo) who is the daughter of two intrepid Egyptologists excavating in the Valley of the Kings. When Theo and her younger brother Henry stumble upon a hidden tomb and a mysterious artefact, the ‘Eye of Horus’, Theo unlocks the power to see and perform true magic, thus discovering a whole new world of mystery as well as danger.
The show was introduced to buyers at Mipcom last year and has now been acquired by the French streamer Salto, as well as the broadcaster France Televisions, Canada’s Quebecor, the streaming...
- 4/4/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Been meaning to check out some Oscar-nominated films before the 94th Academy Awards on March 27? Well does HBO Max have some good news for you! HBO Max’s list of new releases for March 2022 is filled with classic films, new originals, and yes: plenty of current Oscar nominees.
Two Best Picture nominees roll out on HBO Max on March 2: Steven Spielberg’s epic musical adaptation West Side Story and Japanese drama Drive My Car. Those two contenders will be followed by Dune on March 10 and King Richard on March 24.
Read more Movies Oscars 2022: Predictions and Analysis By David Crow Movies How Dune’s Director Helped with Marvel’s Eternals By Joseph Baxter
HBO Max is not neglecting its original responsibilities this month either. March 3 sees the arrival of pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death. That will be followed by Adam McKay-produced Lakers drama Winning Time on March...
Two Best Picture nominees roll out on HBO Max on March 2: Steven Spielberg’s epic musical adaptation West Side Story and Japanese drama Drive My Car. Those two contenders will be followed by Dune on March 10 and King Richard on March 24.
Read more Movies Oscars 2022: Predictions and Analysis By David Crow Movies How Dune’s Director Helped with Marvel’s Eternals By Joseph Baxter
HBO Max is not neglecting its original responsibilities this month either. March 3 sees the arrival of pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death. That will be followed by Adam McKay-produced Lakers drama Winning Time on March...
- 3/1/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The Smithsonian Channel has shared a clip promoting “One Thousand Years of Slavery,” a new docuseries that aims to tell the global story of slavery.
The four-part series features interviews and discussions with notable Black actors, celebrities and leaders, who will dive into their own family connections to slavery and unpack the legacy it has left today. Some of the people interviewed for the series include Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O’Brien, Cch Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill.
The series is executive produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions, with Vance narrating every episode. In the clip, Vance speaks at a private panel discussion with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch, Aafca President Gil Robertson, Smithsonian Channel Head James Blue and Dr. Jessica Mildward. Vance discussed why he thinks the miniseries is necessary, and how it can help young people who...
The four-part series features interviews and discussions with notable Black actors, celebrities and leaders, who will dive into their own family connections to slavery and unpack the legacy it has left today. Some of the people interviewed for the series include Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O’Brien, Cch Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill.
The series is executive produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions, with Vance narrating every episode. In the clip, Vance speaks at a private panel discussion with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch, Aafca President Gil Robertson, Smithsonian Channel Head James Blue and Dr. Jessica Mildward. Vance discussed why he thinks the miniseries is necessary, and how it can help young people who...
- 2/7/2022
- by Sasha Urban, Wilson Chapman and Wyatte Grantham-Philips
- Variety Film + TV
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