Exclusive: Roadside Attractions has acquired North American rights to Peeter Rebane’s theatrical feature directorial debut, Firebird, with plans to release it exclusively in theaters on April 29.
Based on a true story that unfolded during the Cold War, Firebird is a love story set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base in Estonia during late 1970s Communist rule. Sergey (Tom Prior), a soulful, young soldier who dreams of becoming an actor in Moscow, is counting the days until his military service ends. His life turns upside down when he locks eyes with Roman (Oleg Zagorodnii), an enigmatic ace fighter pilot newly assigned to his base.
Driven by their undeniable attraction, Sergey and Roman navigate the precarious line between love and friendship at a time when Soviet men in uniform caught having a sexual affair were met with the severest punishment. As their friendship grows into love, the men...
Based on a true story that unfolded during the Cold War, Firebird is a love story set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base in Estonia during late 1970s Communist rule. Sergey (Tom Prior), a soulful, young soldier who dreams of becoming an actor in Moscow, is counting the days until his military service ends. His life turns upside down when he locks eyes with Roman (Oleg Zagorodnii), an enigmatic ace fighter pilot newly assigned to his base.
Driven by their undeniable attraction, Sergey and Roman navigate the precarious line between love and friendship at a time when Soviet men in uniform caught having a sexual affair were met with the severest punishment. As their friendship grows into love, the men...
- 2/22/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Long-time NBCUniversal executive Jeff Wachtel has left the company, Variety has confirmed. He most recently served as president of NBCUniversal International Studios.
Variety understands that Wachtel’s departure follows some issues pertaining to respect in the workplace, after which it was agreed that Wachtel would leave the company. It’s believed a search for his replacement is underway.
Wachtel served for nearly two decades at NBCUniversal, crossing the pond to London in 2018 to oversee NBCU International’s portfolio of production companies and manage the development of formats and content partnerships for the Peacock. Replacing Michael Edelstein as head of the business’s international TV strategy, Wachtel’s arrival in the U.K. was met with much fanfare, and he became a regular face at local conferences like the Royal Television Society events.
His production bona fides won him the respect of the local production community, and his passion for scripted...
Variety understands that Wachtel’s departure follows some issues pertaining to respect in the workplace, after which it was agreed that Wachtel would leave the company. It’s believed a search for his replacement is underway.
Wachtel served for nearly two decades at NBCUniversal, crossing the pond to London in 2018 to oversee NBCU International’s portfolio of production companies and manage the development of formats and content partnerships for the Peacock. Replacing Michael Edelstein as head of the business’s international TV strategy, Wachtel’s arrival in the U.K. was met with much fanfare, and he became a regular face at local conferences like the Royal Television Society events.
His production bona fides won him the respect of the local production community, and his passion for scripted...
- 10/16/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran and Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Miramax TV has optioned the rights to Alka Joshi’s bestselling debut novel The Henna Artist for series development. Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto will headline and produce the project, executive produced by Michael Edelstein under his first-look deal with Miramax.
Published by HarperCollins/Mira in March, the novel was Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick of the Month in May. Miramax and Edelstein landed the rights in a competitive situation.
The Henna Artist centers on 17-year old Lakshmi, who escapes from an abusive marriage and makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There, she becomes the most highly requested henna artist — and confidante — to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she never can reveal her own.
“Alka has crafted a beautiful story of independence, family, heartbreak and success, led by a captivating heroine with an indomitable spirit,...
Published by HarperCollins/Mira in March, the novel was Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick of the Month in May. Miramax and Edelstein landed the rights in a competitive situation.
The Henna Artist centers on 17-year old Lakshmi, who escapes from an abusive marriage and makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There, she becomes the most highly requested henna artist — and confidante — to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she never can reveal her own.
“Alka has crafted a beautiful story of independence, family, heartbreak and success, led by a captivating heroine with an indomitable spirit,...
- 8/14/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Miramax has closed an overall TV deal with Emmy-nominated Nurse Jackie co-creator/executive producer/co-showrunner Liz Brixius. Under the multi-year pact, Brixius will develop content for Miramax’s television operation aimed at premium cable and streaming networks.
This marks the first showrunner deal for Miramax under new head of worldwide television Marc Helwig; the company also recently inked a first-look TV deal with producer and former NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein.
“Liz is exactly the sort of artist we want to be in business with at Miramax going forward,” Helwig said. “I consider her to be one of the most compelling and authentic storytellers of her generation. In her, we have someone who brings a really innovative point of view to everything she does; she is both a fresh and highly experienced voice coming into the fold.”
At Miramax, Brixius “will help us as we look for ways...
This marks the first showrunner deal for Miramax under new head of worldwide television Marc Helwig; the company also recently inked a first-look TV deal with producer and former NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein.
“Liz is exactly the sort of artist we want to be in business with at Miramax going forward,” Helwig said. “I consider her to be one of the most compelling and authentic storytellers of her generation. In her, we have someone who brings a really innovative point of view to everything she does; she is both a fresh and highly experienced voice coming into the fold.”
At Miramax, Brixius “will help us as we look for ways...
- 6/26/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Miramax named Marc Helwig as its head of worldwide television, filling a role that had been vacant since March of 2019.
Helwig, who comes over from NBCU international, replaces Lauren Whitney, who left last year for the same job with Spyglass Media Group. Helwig will oversee development and production for the company’s slate of scripted programming, reporting to Miramax CEO Bill Block.
Miramax also signed a first-look TV deal with former NBCU International Studios president Michael Edelstein. Helwig was executive vice president at NBCU International Studios, where he led the La-based operations.
Also Read: ViacomCBS Acquires 49% Stake in Miramax
In April, ViacomCBS acquired a 49% stake in the TV and film studio from BeIN Media Group, which retained a 51% ownership stake.
ViacomCBS acquired its stake in Miramax from beIN for a total of $375 million. Approximately $150 million was paid at closing, while ViacomCBS has committed to invest $225 million — comprised of $45 million annually...
Helwig, who comes over from NBCU international, replaces Lauren Whitney, who left last year for the same job with Spyglass Media Group. Helwig will oversee development and production for the company’s slate of scripted programming, reporting to Miramax CEO Bill Block.
Miramax also signed a first-look TV deal with former NBCU International Studios president Michael Edelstein. Helwig was executive vice president at NBCU International Studios, where he led the La-based operations.
Also Read: ViacomCBS Acquires 49% Stake in Miramax
In April, ViacomCBS acquired a 49% stake in the TV and film studio from BeIN Media Group, which retained a 51% ownership stake.
ViacomCBS acquired its stake in Miramax from beIN for a total of $375 million. Approximately $150 million was paid at closing, while ViacomCBS has committed to invest $225 million — comprised of $45 million annually...
- 5/15/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Exclusive: NBCUniversal International Studios’ Marc Helwig has joined Miramax as head of worldwide television. Helwig, who has a background as an executive, producer and talent agent, will oversee development and production for the company’s slate of scripted programming, reporting to Miramax CEO Bill Block.
Additionally, Miramax has signed a first-look TV deal with producer and former NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein. Under the two-year arrangement, which includes backing for staff and a discretionary development fund, Edelstein will develop content for Miramax’s television operation. It kicks off a ramp-up at the division, and is expected to be followed by other TV talent deals.
Helwig fills a top TV role at Miramax that has been vacant since the exit of Lauren Whitney more than a year ago.
Admitting that it has been “super exciting and very strange to start a new job in the middle of a pandemic,” working...
Additionally, Miramax has signed a first-look TV deal with producer and former NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein. Under the two-year arrangement, which includes backing for staff and a discretionary development fund, Edelstein will develop content for Miramax’s television operation. It kicks off a ramp-up at the division, and is expected to be followed by other TV talent deals.
Helwig fills a top TV role at Miramax that has been vacant since the exit of Lauren Whitney more than a year ago.
Admitting that it has been “super exciting and very strange to start a new job in the middle of a pandemic,” working...
- 5/15/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
This is so exciting! Michelle Dockery just shared the first photo from the Downton Abbey movie's filming and the pic is everything we hoped for and more. "And... we’re off...
- 9/12/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Production to begin this summer.
The long-rumoured film version of Downton Abbey has been confirmed by Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski today (July 13).
The original principal cast from the ITV series will return for the project, which will begin production later this summer.
The Downton Abbey movie is a Carnival Films production, with Focus Features and Universal Pictures handling international distribution.
Series creator Julian Fellowes wrote the screenplay and will produce alongside Carnival’s executive chairman Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge.
Brian Percival, who directed the series’ pilot, will direct the new film. Nigel Marchant returns to executive produce.
Neame...
The long-rumoured film version of Downton Abbey has been confirmed by Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski today (July 13).
The original principal cast from the ITV series will return for the project, which will begin production later this summer.
The Downton Abbey movie is a Carnival Films production, with Focus Features and Universal Pictures handling international distribution.
Series creator Julian Fellowes wrote the screenplay and will produce alongside Carnival’s executive chairman Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge.
Brian Percival, who directed the series’ pilot, will direct the new film. Nigel Marchant returns to executive produce.
Neame...
- 7/13/2018
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
That noise you hear is the Dowager Countess scowling, “It’s about bloody time.” The long-rumored feature-film revival of Downton Abbey has received a formal green light, with production slated to begin later this summer.
The original cast is set to return for the movie, which was written by series creator Julian Fellowes. He will executive-produce alongside fellow returnees Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge and Nigel Marchant. Brian Percival, who helmed the series’ pilot, is on board to direct.
“When the television series drew to a close it was our dream to bring the millions of global fans a movie and now,...
The original cast is set to return for the movie, which was written by series creator Julian Fellowes. He will executive-produce alongside fellow returnees Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge and Nigel Marchant. Brian Percival, who helmed the series’ pilot, is on board to direct.
“When the television series drew to a close it was our dream to bring the millions of global fans a movie and now,...
- 7/13/2018
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Michael Edelstein will be stepping down from his post as President of NBCUniversal International Studios after more than seven years. He just made the announcement internally (You can read his note to his colleagues under the post) The departure is said to be amicable, and Edelstein will stay on until the end of the year, when his contract ends, while the company searches for a successor. Edelstein, an American executive and producer, moved from Los Angeles to…...
- 10/13/2017
- Deadline TV
It's official. A follow up movie to the Downton Abbey TV show is happening! NBCUniversal International Studios President Michael Edelstein told the Associated Press, “There’s a movie in the works. It’s been in the works for some time," at a red carpet event in Singapore, for “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition.” The display showcases costumes, locations and previously unreleased footage. According to the report, Edelstein said they're hoping to gather 20 cast members from the original Downton Abbey TV series. “We are working on getting the script right and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the (cast) together. Because as you know, people go on and do other things. But we’re hopeful to make a movie sometime next year.” Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt, Rob James-Collier, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth...
- 6/22/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
NBCUniversal International president Michael Edelstein confirmed the news.
A Downton Abbey film spin-off is being developed ahead of a potential 2018 shoot.
The news was revealed by NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein at an event in Singapore on Wednesday (June 21).
As reported by the Associated Press, Edelstein said, “There’s a movie in the works. It’s been in the works for some time…We are working on getting the script right and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the (cast) together. Because as you know, people go on and do other things. But we’re...
A Downton Abbey film spin-off is being developed ahead of a potential 2018 shoot.
The news was revealed by NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein at an event in Singapore on Wednesday (June 21).
As reported by the Associated Press, Edelstein said, “There’s a movie in the works. It’s been in the works for some time…We are working on getting the script right and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the (cast) together. Because as you know, people go on and do other things. But we’re...
- 6/22/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
2017-06-22T07:17:51-07:00'Downton Abbey' Movie on the Way
A Downton Abbey movie remains in the works, with production likely to begin in 2018, an NBCUniversal executive said Wednesday.
Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios, said it hopes to assemble 20 cast members from the popular TV series.
“There’s a movie in the works. It’s been in the works for some time,” Edelstein said in Singapore at a red-carpet event for “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition,” which features costumes, locations and never-before-seen footage from the TV show. The exhibition opened in the city-state last week and ends July 31.
“We are working on getting the script right and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the [cast] together. Because as you know, people go on and do other things. But we’re hopeful to make a movie sometime next year,” Edelstein said.
Read the rest of this article at The Hollywood Reporter.
Downton Abbey stars Sophie McShera and Laura Carmichael.
A Downton Abbey movie remains in the works, with production likely to begin in 2018, an NBCUniversal executive said Wednesday.
Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios, said it hopes to assemble 20 cast members from the popular TV series.
“There’s a movie in the works. It’s been in the works for some time,” Edelstein said in Singapore at a red-carpet event for “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition,” which features costumes, locations and never-before-seen footage from the TV show. The exhibition opened in the city-state last week and ends July 31.
“We are working on getting the script right and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the [cast] together. Because as you know, people go on and do other things. But we’re hopeful to make a movie sometime next year,” Edelstein said.
Read the rest of this article at The Hollywood Reporter.
Downton Abbey stars Sophie McShera and Laura Carmichael.
- 6/22/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
The wheels are moving on the Downton Abbey movie as NBCUniversal International Studios confirmed on Wednesday that production for a big screen adaptation of the hit series is set to begin next year. NBCU Int’l Studios President Michael Edelstein told the Associated Press that the company hopes to assemble 20 cast members from the Carnival Films/Masterpiece series, which ran on ITV in the UK and PBS in the U.S., for a production start date in 2018. "We are working on…...
- 6/22/2017
- Deadline TV
A Downton Abbey movie remains in the works, with production likely to begin in 2018, an NBCUniversal executive said Wednesday.
Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios, said it hopes to assemble 20 castmembers from the popular TV series.
"There's a movie in the works. It's been in the works for some time," Edelstein said in Singapore at a red-carpet event for "Downton Abbey: The Exhibition," which features costumes, locations and never-before-seen footage from the TV show. The exhibition opened in the city-state last week and ends July 31.
"We are working on getting the script right, and then we've...
Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios, said it hopes to assemble 20 castmembers from the popular TV series.
"There's a movie in the works. It's been in the works for some time," Edelstein said in Singapore at a red-carpet event for "Downton Abbey: The Exhibition," which features costumes, locations and never-before-seen footage from the TV show. The exhibition opened in the city-state last week and ends July 31.
"We are working on getting the script right, and then we've...
- 6/22/2017
- by Associated Press, THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Speaking to the Associated Press at Singapore's launch of 'Downton Abbey The Exhibition,' Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Studios confirmed reports that a big screen adaptation of Downton Abby will begin production in 2018.
- 6/21/2017
- by TV News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
It's time to return to Downton Abbey—that didn't take long. A movie reunion of the beloved Masterpiece series is officially in the works. "There's a movie in the works," Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Studios, told the Associated Press, via TVLine. "It's been in the works for some time. We are working on getting the script right, and then we've got to figure out how to get the [cast] together...But we're hopeful to make a movie sometime next year." But how concrete is this? When reached for comment, Masterpiece said they are not involved in a movie based on Downton Abbey. Plus, cast members were seemingly unaware of the flick taking...
- 6/21/2017
- E! Online
“Downton Abbey” will be back according to Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Studios. He told the Associated Press, “There’s a movie in the works. It’s been in the works for some time. We are working on getting the script right and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the (cast) together. Because […]...
- 6/21/2017
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
A “Downton Abbey” movie is in the works, a NBCUniversal executive said on Wednesday. NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein, who was in Singapore at a red-carpet event for “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition,” said that the movie has been in the works for some time and could begin production in 2018, the Associated Press reported. He added that the biggest challenge was getting the cast together, which can include up to around 20 actors from the popular PBS “Masterpiece” show. “We are working on getting the script right and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the together.
- 6/21/2017
- by Carli Velocci
- The Wrap
Downton Abbey isn't done just yet. An NBC executive has revealed that a movie is in the works and it will begin production in 2018.
"There's a movie in the works. It's been in the works for some time," Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Studios Edelstein told the Associated
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- 6/21/2017
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVGuide - Breaking News
A “Downton Abbey” movie is in the works, and NBCUniversal said it’s probably going to start production in 2018. So said Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios. “It’s been in the works for some time.” Related: Michelle Dockery Hints At Possible ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie: ‘It May Not Be Over Yet’ Edelstein spoke to reporters Wednesday […]...
- 6/21/2017
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Less than two years after the Crawleys bade farewell to their international audience, a plan is in motion to reopen the doors of Downton Abbey.
RelatedDownton Abbey Series Finale Recap: How Did the Crawleys Say Goodbye?
“There’s a movie in the works,” Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios, told the Associated Press this week at the opening of Downton Abbey: The Exhibition in Singapore. “It’s been in the works for some time. We are working on getting the script right, and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the [cast] together. … But we...
RelatedDownton Abbey Series Finale Recap: How Did the Crawleys Say Goodbye?
“There’s a movie in the works,” Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios, told the Associated Press this week at the opening of Downton Abbey: The Exhibition in Singapore. “It’s been in the works for some time. We are working on getting the script right, and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the [cast] together. … But we...
- 6/21/2017
- TVLine.com
The TV adaptation is based on the 2011 film starring Saoirse Ronan.
London-based NBCUniversal International Studios has announced that Amazon Studios has greenlit a straight-to-series order of Hanna.
David Farr, who co-wrote the Focus Features 2011 film of the same name, and most recently adapted John Le Carre’s The Night Manager for BBC and AMC, is set to write the adaptation.
Hanna the TV series is described as equal parts a high-concept thriller and coming-of-age drama which follows the journey of an extraordinary young girl as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is.
Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements will serve as executive producers alongside Scott Nemes, and JoAnn Alfano for NBCUniversal International Studios. Scott Herbst and Tom Coan will serve as co-executive producers.
Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios said: “From the moment JoAnn Alfano and I saw Hanna it was evident that the...
London-based NBCUniversal International Studios has announced that Amazon Studios has greenlit a straight-to-series order of Hanna.
David Farr, who co-wrote the Focus Features 2011 film of the same name, and most recently adapted John Le Carre’s The Night Manager for BBC and AMC, is set to write the adaptation.
Hanna the TV series is described as equal parts a high-concept thriller and coming-of-age drama which follows the journey of an extraordinary young girl as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is.
Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements will serve as executive producers alongside Scott Nemes, and JoAnn Alfano for NBCUniversal International Studios. Scott Herbst and Tom Coan will serve as co-executive producers.
Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios said: “From the moment JoAnn Alfano and I saw Hanna it was evident that the...
- 5/24/2017
- ScreenDaily
Digital heavyweights to speak at two-day event
Executives from Amazon, Facebook and Vevo will give their take on the future direction of the media industry at next month’s Media Summit.
Amazon Prime managing director Alex Green will offer an insight into the online giant’s strategy in the TV and video space following original commissions including The Grand Tour and The Man In The High Castle.
Elsewhere Vevo’s head of Europe Jon Gisby, a former board member of Channel 4 who helped launch its initial on-demand service 4oD, will also speak.
Gisby will offer insight into the way the music and entertainment platform uses data, premieres, archive and original content to over 21bn video views each month, including one-third of young adults in the UK.
Other highlights include Facebook Emea regional director Rob Newlan, who will explore how branded content is becoming an increasingly important area for brands and businesses and outline his view of...
Executives from Amazon, Facebook and Vevo will give their take on the future direction of the media industry at next month’s Media Summit.
Amazon Prime managing director Alex Green will offer an insight into the online giant’s strategy in the TV and video space following original commissions including The Grand Tour and The Man In The High Castle.
Elsewhere Vevo’s head of Europe Jon Gisby, a former board member of Channel 4 who helped launch its initial on-demand service 4oD, will also speak.
Gisby will offer insight into the way the music and entertainment platform uses data, premieres, archive and original content to over 21bn video views each month, including one-third of young adults in the UK.
Other highlights include Facebook Emea regional director Rob Newlan, who will explore how branded content is becoming an increasingly important area for brands and businesses and outline his view of...
- 4/25/2017
- ScreenDaily
Sam Semon has been tapped for the newly created post of Evp Business Affairs at NBCUniversal International Studios. Tasked with oversight of U.S. biz affairs for the L.A.-based International Studios scripted team, Heyday Television Us and Working Title Television Us, he’ll start the job February 8, reporting to unit president Michael Edelstein and Evp Scripted Programming JoAnn Alfano. Semon joins NBCU from Gaumont Television, where he was Evp Business Strategy…...
- 2/8/2017
- Deadline TV
CBS is developing a multi-camera comedy co-written, executive produced and starring actress Bojana Novakovic (Rake). The project hails from Working Title TV, a joint venture between NBCU International Studios, which is overseen by Michael Edelstein, and Working Title Films' Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. Written by Novakovic, Kate Gersten (Mozart In The Jungle) and Everybody Loves Raymond veteran Tucker Cawley, the untitled comedy centers on a dutiful, people-pleasing…...
- 12/8/2016
- Deadline TV
In Working Title Television’s first development season since Andrew Stearn joined as president, the company — a joint venture with NBCU International Studios, which is overseen by Michael Edelstein, and Working Title Films' Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner — has set up three broadcast drama series projects: an adaptation of James Renner’s book The Man From Primrose Lane at Fox with feature director-producer Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes); the Bermuda triangle-themed Triangl…...
- 12/7/2016
- Deadline TV
Heyday Television — the joint venture of feature producer David Heyman (Harry Potter, Gravity, Paddington) and NBCUniversal International Studios — has appointed Nancy Cotton as U.S. President of Production. Cotton, who starts today, comes from Fox 21 TV Studios, where she served as Svp Creative Affairs. She will work with Heyman, NBC Universal International Studios president Michael Edelstein and Evp JoAnn Alfano. Based in the Los Angeles, Cotton will…...
- 3/7/2016
- Deadline TV
Heyday Television will create content in both the UK and USA, which NBCUniversal will then distribute.
Producer David Heyman (Gravity, Harry Potter) is forming a television production venture with NBCUniversal.
The company, Heyday Television, will produce programming in both the UK and USA, which will then be distributed by NBCUniversal across multiple platforms including network, cable and Svod.
Heyman previously collaborated with NBCUniversal on The Worricker Trilogy, which starred Bill Nighy and Rachel Weisz and was broadcast on the BBC in the UK.
NBC has committed to broadcasting the first two series that come out of the venture on its network.
Michael Edelstein, NBCUniversal international studios president, said: “David Heyman has created some of the most memorable and successful movies of our time. We look forward to helping David bring his passion and creativity to global television audiences for years to come.”
Heyman added: “I look forward to calling on many of the film relationships I’ve developed...
Producer David Heyman (Gravity, Harry Potter) is forming a television production venture with NBCUniversal.
The company, Heyday Television, will produce programming in both the UK and USA, which will then be distributed by NBCUniversal across multiple platforms including network, cable and Svod.
Heyman previously collaborated with NBCUniversal on The Worricker Trilogy, which starred Bill Nighy and Rachel Weisz and was broadcast on the BBC in the UK.
NBC has committed to broadcasting the first two series that come out of the venture on its network.
Michael Edelstein, NBCUniversal international studios president, said: “David Heyman has created some of the most memorable and successful movies of our time. We look forward to helping David bring his passion and creativity to global television audiences for years to come.”
Heyman added: “I look forward to calling on many of the film relationships I’ve developed...
- 11/18/2015
- ScreenDaily
Amanda Higgs has joined Matchbox Pictures as creative producer as she prepares to start production on the ABC TV drama Barracuda.
Higgs, who was script editor on Matchbox Pictures/ABC's The Slap, most recently produced two series of The Time of Our Lives for the public broadcaster.
Before that she served as acting head of drama and commissioning editor at the ABC, where she also executive produced dramas and comedies. She was also consultant Ep for Fox8 on SLiDE.
At Southern Star she co-created and produced Network 10.s The Secret Life of Us, the most watched Oz. drama in the 16-39 year old demographic.
Based on the book of the same name by Christos Tsiolkas, Barracuda follows young Olympic hopeful Danny Kelly as he deals with the pressure of obsession. Rob Connolly is directing with scripts by Belinda Chayko and Blake Ayshford.
Matchbox MD Chris Oliver-Taylor said: .Amanda.s track record is formidable,...
Higgs, who was script editor on Matchbox Pictures/ABC's The Slap, most recently produced two series of The Time of Our Lives for the public broadcaster.
Before that she served as acting head of drama and commissioning editor at the ABC, where she also executive produced dramas and comedies. She was also consultant Ep for Fox8 on SLiDE.
At Southern Star she co-created and produced Network 10.s The Secret Life of Us, the most watched Oz. drama in the 16-39 year old demographic.
Based on the book of the same name by Christos Tsiolkas, Barracuda follows young Olympic hopeful Danny Kelly as he deals with the pressure of obsession. Rob Connolly is directing with scripts by Belinda Chayko and Blake Ayshford.
Matchbox MD Chris Oliver-Taylor said: .Amanda.s track record is formidable,...
- 9/16/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
Stearn served as executive producer on Shameless and his work has won a Peabody Award, an AFI and a Humanitas Award and has been nominated for three Emmys.
Working Title Television is based in London and Los Angeles and is a joint venture between NBCUniversal International Studios, Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
Stearn will continue to build a pipeline of high-end scripted drama, working closely with Bevan and Fellner and Liza Chasin, president of Us production at Working Title, executive vp of scripted programming JoAnn Alfano, and Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Studios.
Stearn produced The West Wing and Third Watch and worked on ER. He is an executive producer on the pilot of Animal Kingdom, which is currently in production for TNT.
He most recently served as executive producer of Southland.
Working Title Television is based in London and Los Angeles and is a joint venture between NBCUniversal International Studios, Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
Stearn will continue to build a pipeline of high-end scripted drama, working closely with Bevan and Fellner and Liza Chasin, president of Us production at Working Title, executive vp of scripted programming JoAnn Alfano, and Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Studios.
Stearn produced The West Wing and Third Watch and worked on ER. He is an executive producer on the pilot of Animal Kingdom, which is currently in production for TNT.
He most recently served as executive producer of Southland.
- 9/8/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
NBCUniversal International Television Production (NBCU-itvp) has teamed up with Germany’s Rtl and France’s TF1 in an international co-production partnership to produce original, Us-style TV procedural dramas abroad, the companies announced Monday. Conceived by NBCU-itvp President Michael Edelstein, the partnership is designed to produce up to three new dramas over two years and will benefit from NBCUniversal’s experience in producing high-quality, long-running procedural dramas such as “Law & Order” and “House.” “Procedural drama is a highly popular TV format in the global marketplace due to its episodic, rather than serialized, format,” said Edelstein in a statement. “This pioneering venture...
- 4/13/2015
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
British actor Tom Hardy has claimed that TV productions are increasingly offering film talent the chance to develop more immersive shows and retain greater creative control over productions.
The Dark Knight Rises actor was speaking to Screen’s sister publication Broadcast after striking a first-look deal with NBC Universal for his fledgling indie Hardy Son and Baker, established with production partner Dean Baker.
He said TV had lost its “stigma” for film talent. “Quality shows are being produced because of the ability to invest in characters for many seasons. As a creative, you get to spend more time with these characters and can push the envelope with scenes that may be left out of a film,” he said.
Hardy argued that while blockbusters are performing well, the independent film sector is taking a “kick in the balls” due to its narrow appeal and lack of marketing budget. The result is a more controlling industry, which is tightening...
The Dark Knight Rises actor was speaking to Screen’s sister publication Broadcast after striking a first-look deal with NBC Universal for his fledgling indie Hardy Son and Baker, established with production partner Dean Baker.
He said TV had lost its “stigma” for film talent. “Quality shows are being produced because of the ability to invest in characters for many seasons. As a creative, you get to spend more time with these characters and can push the envelope with scenes that may be left out of a film,” he said.
Hardy argued that while blockbusters are performing well, the independent film sector is taking a “kick in the balls” due to its narrow appeal and lack of marketing budget. The result is a more controlling industry, which is tightening...
- 6/5/2014
- ScreenDaily
Tom Hardy-owned indie Hardy Son and Baker has signed a first-look deal with NBC Universal International.
The international division of the Hollywood studio will fund and distribute scripted projects from the fledgling indie, established by the Batman actor and production partner Dean Baker. It has struck a two-year deal.
Hardy Son and Baker, which is co-producing BBC1 period drama Taboo with director Ridley Scott, will work closely on new projects with NBCU’s executive vice president of scripted programming JoAnn Alfano and president Michael Edelstein.
Taboo, due to be shot in the UK in 2015, does not form part of the agreement.
“Tom and Dean are passionate storytellers with a talent for telling original, unconventional stories and attracting first class talent,” said Alfano. “We can’t wait to develop all of their exciting ideas and look forward to sharing their compelling stories with audiences around the world.”
Hardy added: “This partnership is a fantastic next step in...
The international division of the Hollywood studio will fund and distribute scripted projects from the fledgling indie, established by the Batman actor and production partner Dean Baker. It has struck a two-year deal.
Hardy Son and Baker, which is co-producing BBC1 period drama Taboo with director Ridley Scott, will work closely on new projects with NBCU’s executive vice president of scripted programming JoAnn Alfano and president Michael Edelstein.
Taboo, due to be shot in the UK in 2015, does not form part of the agreement.
“Tom and Dean are passionate storytellers with a talent for telling original, unconventional stories and attracting first class talent,” said Alfano. “We can’t wait to develop all of their exciting ideas and look forward to sharing their compelling stories with audiences around the world.”
Hardy added: “This partnership is a fantastic next step in...
- 6/3/2014
- ScreenDaily
Matchbox Pictures, the prolific producer of Nowhere Boys, Devil.s Playground, The Slap, the movie Cut Snake, Real Housewives of Melbourne, Formal Wars and upcoming miniseries Deadline Gallipoli, is now fully owned by a Us studio.
NBCUniversal International Television Production, which bought a 60% stake in 2011, today announced a further investment which gives it 100% ownership.
Tony Ayres, Penny Chapman, Michael McMahon, Helen Bowden and Helen Panckhurst, who founded the firm in 2008, sold their shares to NBCUniversal.
.They pursued us, primarily due to the success of the partnership and they are keen to invest and further grow the company internationally, so owning the company fully makes sense to do that,. Matchbox managing director Chris Oliver-Taylor tells If. "There is more incentive for NBCU to drive the business further."
The company will continue to operate as a distinct entity led by Oliver-Taylor and creative heads Chapman and Ayres (scripted ) and Kylie Washington (unscripted).. McMahon becomes executive chairman.
NBCUniversal International Television Production, which bought a 60% stake in 2011, today announced a further investment which gives it 100% ownership.
Tony Ayres, Penny Chapman, Michael McMahon, Helen Bowden and Helen Panckhurst, who founded the firm in 2008, sold their shares to NBCUniversal.
.They pursued us, primarily due to the success of the partnership and they are keen to invest and further grow the company internationally, so owning the company fully makes sense to do that,. Matchbox managing director Chris Oliver-Taylor tells If. "There is more incentive for NBCU to drive the business further."
The company will continue to operate as a distinct entity led by Oliver-Taylor and creative heads Chapman and Ayres (scripted ) and Kylie Washington (unscripted).. McMahon becomes executive chairman.
- 1/29/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
London – NBCUniversal International Television Production has acquired a minority stake in Canadian independent TV producer Lark Productions, which produces ABC crime series Motive together with Foundation Features. Michael Edelstein, president of the NBCUniversal unit, and Lark founder and president Louise Clark also announced a new first-look and distribution deal. Financial details of the agreements weren't disclosed. Photos: 10 International TV Shows to Binge-Watch This Holiday Season Lark develops scripted and unscripted shows for the Canadian and international markets. Its hit shows include reality show Real Housewives of Vancouver, which it has produced for Shaw and Canada, and
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- 1/17/2014
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Related: Universal Shakeup: Adam Fogelson Out, Donna Langley Sideways, Jeff Shell In, And Ron Meyer Up As Studio Taken By Surprise London – 10 September 2013 – Kevin MacLellan has been promoted to the role of Chairman, NBCUniversal International, following Jeff Shell’s move to Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group in Los Angeles. With more than 25 years of experience in international and domestic television production, programming and management, MacLellan is based in London. Effective immediately, MacLellan will take responsibility for day-to-day operations and lead international expansion opportunities, increasing non-us revenues and driving collaborative business growth across NBCUniversal operations outside North America, including Theatrical, Home Entertainment, Theme Parks and Television distribution, networks and production. Additionally, MacLellan will continue Shell’s prior remit in supporting Comcast’s overseas expansion strategy. In his new role, MacLellan will join the Executive Committee of NBCUniversal. Steve Burke commented, “Over 12 years with Comcast, Kevin MacLellan has proven himself to be a dynamic and talented executive.
- 9/10/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
London – NBCUniversal International Television Production said Wednesday it has named JoAnn Alfano to the post of executive vp, scripted programming. Based in La, she will report to Michael Edelstein, president of the NBCUniversal unit. Alfano previously worked at NBC and most recently served as executive producer on upcoming ABC drama Resurrection, which she developed in her previous position as president of television at Brillstein Entertainment Partners. She starts her new role full-time in late October. Alfano will oversee the company’s global scripted programming business, building on the firm's success in the U.S. this year with such
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- 9/4/2013
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joann Alfano is returning to NBC as Evp at NBCUniversal International Television Production. Based in Los Angeles, she will oversee the company’s global scripted business, which includes Camp (NBC), Motive (ABC), Family Tree (HBO), Newlyweds (Bravo) as well as the upcoming Dracula (NBC) and Season 4 of Downton Abbey (PBS). She will report to division president Michael Edelstein. Alfano succeeds Evp Deborah Oppenheimer who recently joined one NBCU’s labels, Downton Abbey producer Carnival Films, though Alfano’s role will be broader. From today’s announcement: Alfano will supervise the development and production of scripted programming across the NBCUniversal International Television portfolio of companies including Carnival, Lucky Giant and Matchbox Pictures. She will also manage the division’s strategic partnerships with both Working Title Television and Lark Productions. In addition, she will identify and develop new projects with the goal of bringing writers and producers from the Us to NBCU International production entities.
- 9/4/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
BBC Worldwide’s Sarah Cooper is leaving her COO post at the commercial arm of the BBC to become COO of NBCUniversal International Television Production. Cooper takes over the newly-created role on March 11, reporting to NBCU International TV Production president Michael Edelstein. She will assume day-to-day operational responsibility for business and legal affairs, Hr, finance, merchandising and licensing and format sales. The company is on a drive to become “the premiere destination for content creators working outside the United States,” Edelstein said. It encompasses in-house labels Carnival Films, producer of Downton Abbey and Dracula; reality producer Monkey Kingdom; Lucky Giant, which is making Christopher Guest’s Family Tree with the BBC and HBO and factual label Chocolate Media. The company also has a joint TV production deal with Working Title, an equity stake in Oz-based Matchbox Pictures and a partnership with Canada’s Lark Productions, among other ventures.
- 3/5/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
London -- NBCUniversal International Television Production has appointed current BBC Worldwide COO Sarah Cooper to the newly created post of COO of the international TV production unit of the Comcast-controlled entertainment conglomerate. Based in London, Cooper will report to Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Television Production, and focus on further strengthening the business as a destination for content creators outside the U.S. The appointment is effective March 11. Cooper will have day-to-day responsibility for business and legal affairs, human resources, finance, merchandising and licensing, as well as format sales. NBCUniversal International Television has focused
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- 3/5/2013
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron already executive produce NBC/Universal TV’s series Smash and recently teamed with the network for a live Sound Of Music TV special. Now the duo has inked a first-look deal with Uni TV and NBCUniversal’s international TV production division to produce series and specials for U.S. and international markets. “The incredible creativity, vision and intelligence that they bring to all their projects — on television, in film and on Broadway — is exactly what the future of Universal Television is all about,” Uni TV Evp Bela Bajaria said. Added NBCU International TV Prods president Michael Edelstein, “We look forward to bringing their extraordinary ideas to the global television marketplace.” Based on the Broadway stage musical, The Sound Of Music is slated as an NBC holiday event; casting is underway. In addition to Smash, which is heading into its second season, Zadan and Meron executive...
- 7/31/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Likely hoping to cash in on the runaway success of the Twilight films, NBC and Sky Living have announced the new drama series Dracula. Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as the infamous Count in what is being described as an “epic tale of love and revenge.” The ten-episode series is a co-production of Universal Television, Carnival Films & Television, Flame Ventures, Playground and Sky Living. Below is the full release:
NBC and Sky Living today announced the co-production of “Dracula,” a provocative new drama series version of the classic Bram Stoker novel starring Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors,” “Elvis”) in the title role. It was announced jointly today by Universal Television Executive Vice President Bela Bajaria, and Sky’s Head of Drama, Anne Mensah.
“Dracula” is from the producers behind the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning hit “Downton Abbey,” Carnival Films & Television, along with Flame Ventures and Playground,...
Likely hoping to cash in on the runaway success of the Twilight films, NBC and Sky Living have announced the new drama series Dracula. Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as the infamous Count in what is being described as an “epic tale of love and revenge.” The ten-episode series is a co-production of Universal Television, Carnival Films & Television, Flame Ventures, Playground and Sky Living. Below is the full release:
NBC and Sky Living today announced the co-production of “Dracula,” a provocative new drama series version of the classic Bram Stoker novel starring Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors,” “Elvis”) in the title role. It was announced jointly today by Universal Television Executive Vice President Bela Bajaria, and Sky’s Head of Drama, Anne Mensah.
“Dracula” is from the producers behind the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning hit “Downton Abbey,” Carnival Films & Television, along with Flame Ventures and Playground,...
- 7/25/2012
- by Robert Falconer
- CinemaSpy
"Dracula" is coming to NBC in the form of Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The network has ordered a 10-episode series starring the "Tudors" veteran.
The series picks up with Dracula arriving in London, posing as an American entrepreneur. Dracula's front? He pretends to want to bring modern science to the Victorian society, but his real intentions are revenge on the people who wronged him centuries ago. However, it's not all rage and death because Dracula falls in love with a woman who appears to be a reincarnation of his dead wife.
"We are delighted that Jonathan Rhys Meyers has chosen this project to return to television and have built an amazing team of producers behind the camera to deliver this extraordinary show," Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Television Production, said in a statement. "Since 1897, the story of Dracula has captivated readers and viewers alike and this sexy, updated twist on...
The series picks up with Dracula arriving in London, posing as an American entrepreneur. Dracula's front? He pretends to want to bring modern science to the Victorian society, but his real intentions are revenge on the people who wronged him centuries ago. However, it's not all rage and death because Dracula falls in love with a woman who appears to be a reincarnation of his dead wife.
"We are delighted that Jonathan Rhys Meyers has chosen this project to return to television and have built an amazing team of producers behind the camera to deliver this extraordinary show," Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Television Production, said in a statement. "Since 1897, the story of Dracula has captivated readers and viewers alike and this sexy, updated twist on...
- 7/25/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
"Dracula" is coming to NBC in the form of Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The network has ordered a 10-episode series starring the "Tudors" veteran.
The series picks up with Dracula arriving in London, posing as an American entrepreneur. Dracula's front? He pretends to want to bring modern science to the Victorian society, but his real intentions are revenge on the people who wronged him centuries ago. However, it's not all rage and death because Dracula falls in love with a woman who appears to be a reincarnation of his dead wife.
"We are delighted that Jonathan Rhys Meyers has chosen this project to return to television and have built an amazing team of producers behind the camera to deliver this extraordinary show," Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Television Production, said in a statement. "Since 1897, the story of Dracula has captivated readers and viewers alike and this sexy, updated twist on...
The series picks up with Dracula arriving in London, posing as an American entrepreneur. Dracula's front? He pretends to want to bring modern science to the Victorian society, but his real intentions are revenge on the people who wronged him centuries ago. However, it's not all rage and death because Dracula falls in love with a woman who appears to be a reincarnation of his dead wife.
"We are delighted that Jonathan Rhys Meyers has chosen this project to return to television and have built an amazing team of producers behind the camera to deliver this extraordinary show," Michael Edelstein, president of NBCUniversal International Television Production, said in a statement. "Since 1897, the story of Dracula has captivated readers and viewers alike and this sexy, updated twist on...
- 7/25/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
Most of the news for Our Kind of Shows came out during Comic-Con, but an excellent piece of news came from NBC today, suddenly and without warning, like the title character himself: Dracula will be swooping straight on to our screens. No pilot, no stress, straight to series.
It will star the man formerly known as the gorgeous version of Henry VIII on The Tudors, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and will be set in Victorian England. Ten episodes have been ordered, though it isn’t clear if that means it will conclude at the end of the ten or if that’s only the initial order. Here are the details:
July 24, 2012
NBC And Sky Living HD Announce New Drama Series ‘Dracula,’ Starring Golden Globe Winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers In An Epic Tale Of Love And Revenge The Ten-episode Series Is A Co-production Of Universal Television, Carnival Films & Television, Flame Ventures, Playground,...
It will star the man formerly known as the gorgeous version of Henry VIII on The Tudors, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and will be set in Victorian England. Ten episodes have been ordered, though it isn’t clear if that means it will conclude at the end of the ten or if that’s only the initial order. Here are the details:
July 24, 2012
NBC And Sky Living HD Announce New Drama Series ‘Dracula,’ Starring Golden Globe Winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers In An Epic Tale Of Love And Revenge The Ten-episode Series Is A Co-production Of Universal Television, Carnival Films & Television, Flame Ventures, Playground,...
- 7/25/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
NBCUniversal International has just acquired a majority stake in Melbourne-based production company Matchbox Pictures, providing a global distribution network for the local company's content. It is NBCUniversal's first investment in a production company outside of the UK and adds to its growing portfolio of international production assets, which also include Carnival, Monkey Kingdom and Chocolate Media in the UK. Of the investment, Michael Edelstein, President of NBCUniversal International Television Production, commented: "Working with the best creative talent from around the world is integral to our growth strategy... Matchbox's team have great taste, with an inventive ability to tell compelling stories.
- 5/24/2011
- FilmInk.com.au
NBCUniversal International has acquired a majority stake in local company Matchbox Pictures, providing a global distribution network for the Melbourne-based production company's content. It is NBCUniversal.s first investment in a production company outside of the UK, where its assets including Carnival, Monkey Kingdom and Chocolate Media. It also runs a joint venture with Working Title Television and has strategic production deals with Lark Productions in Canada and Full Clip Productions in Los Angeles. The acquisition price was not disclosed. NBCUniversal International Television Production president, Michael Edelstein, said working with the best creative talent from around the world is integral to the company's growth strategy. "We are excited to work alongside...
- 5/23/2011
- by Brendan Swift
- IF.com.au
Full Clip Prods., the company founded by Avatar and Clash of the Titans star Sam Worthington, John Schwarz and Michael Schwarz, is venturing into television, signing a first-look deal with NBCUniversal International, the international TV production division of NBCUniversal. Launched in 2010, Full Clip Prods. last May entered into an imprint deal with Radical Studios to original graphic novels to be published and distributed through Diamond Comic Distributors. The deal with NBCU International calls for Full Clip to develop original content, as well as potential spin-off programming based on its graphic novel stories. Full Clip Prods. will executive produce any projects greenlit and produced by NBCUniversal International. “Sam Worthington has great commercial instincts and a passion for telling original, character-driven stories," NBCU International TV Prod. president Michael Edelstein said. Full Clip's TV efforts will be shepherded by Luca Scalisi, former executive for Eminem's entertainment and licensing company, Shady World Prods.
- 2/22/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: NBC Universal International has acquired independent U.K. production company Monkey Kingdom. The pact represents the first acquisition at NBCU International by the company's TV production president Michael Edelstein. It also marks the third production venture for NBCU International following the 2008 acquisition of Carnival Film & Television and the launch earlier this year of Wttv, NBCU's joint venture with Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. It is part of NBCU International's expansion under president Peter Smith as NBCU looks to achieve $5 billion in non-us revenues. Under the terms of the agreement, NBCU International will acquire 100% of Monkey Kingdom as well as its library rights. Monkey Kingdom was founded in 2001 by veteran producers David Granger and Will Macdonald. The company, whose main focus is in the unscripted area, has produced such series as The Charlotte Church Show, Comedy Roasts, My Kind Of Town, Make My Day, The Passions of Girls Aloud and Newlyweds.
- 11/16/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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