“Dampyr,” an ambitious live-action movie adaptation of the eponymous cult fantasy franchise from Italy’s independent publisher Sergio Bonelli is launching Oct. 28 in Italian cinemas and opening Lucca Comics & Games, the unique event dedicated to cosplay and comics held in the medieval Tuscan town of Lucca.
Based on the first two comics in the “Dampyr” series, which runs to 300 issues, this 15 million English-language action thriller marks the first feature from the Bonelli Cinematic Universe, which Lucca chief Emanuele Vietina describes as “Italy’s Marvel.” Watch exclusive international clip, above.
Set during the Balkan wars of the early 1990s, the series follows Harlan, who is haunted by nightmares as he wanders the countryside making money pretending to be a Dampyr – half human, half vampire – ridding villages of what residents believe are evil monsters. When summoned by soldiers who are under attack by real vampires, Harlan finds out the truth: he is a real Dampyr.
The “Dampyr” comics were created by Mauro Boselli and Maurizio Colombo and written by Giovanni Masi, Alberto Ostini, and Mauro Uzzeo.
In the movie Wade Briggs (“Please Like Me”) plays Harlan, the Dampyr; Stuart Martin (“Jamestown) is Emil Kurjak, a former soldier who is Harlan’s sidekick; and Frida Frida Gustavsson (“Arne Dahl”) plays Tesla, a vampire who is Harlan’s partner.
The cast also includes Dvid Morrissey (“Good Omens”) as Gorka, Sebastian Croft (“Game of Thrones”) as Yuri, and Luke Roberts (“300: Rise of an Empire”) as Draka.
“Dampyr,” which was shot in various locations in Romania, is helmed by first-timer Riccardo Chemello, who cut his teeth directing commercials for, among others, Red Bull, Disney, and Armani.
A seasoned crew includes Giorgio Gregorini, who won the Oscar for Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling for “Suicide Squad,” Vladimir Furdik (”Skyfall”) as fight choreographer, Lubomir Misak (“Game of Thrones”) as stunt coordinator, and Giovanni Casalnuovo (“Wanted”) as costume designer.
The producers are Roberto Proia for Eagle Pictures, Vincenzo Sarno for Sergio Bonelli Editore and Andrea Sgaravatti for Brandon Box.
Based on the first two comics in the “Dampyr” series, which runs to 300 issues, this 15 million English-language action thriller marks the first feature from the Bonelli Cinematic Universe, which Lucca chief Emanuele Vietina describes as “Italy’s Marvel.” Watch exclusive international clip, above.
Set during the Balkan wars of the early 1990s, the series follows Harlan, who is haunted by nightmares as he wanders the countryside making money pretending to be a Dampyr – half human, half vampire – ridding villages of what residents believe are evil monsters. When summoned by soldiers who are under attack by real vampires, Harlan finds out the truth: he is a real Dampyr.
The “Dampyr” comics were created by Mauro Boselli and Maurizio Colombo and written by Giovanni Masi, Alberto Ostini, and Mauro Uzzeo.
In the movie Wade Briggs (“Please Like Me”) plays Harlan, the Dampyr; Stuart Martin (“Jamestown) is Emil Kurjak, a former soldier who is Harlan’s sidekick; and Frida Frida Gustavsson (“Arne Dahl”) plays Tesla, a vampire who is Harlan’s partner.
The cast also includes Dvid Morrissey (“Good Omens”) as Gorka, Sebastian Croft (“Game of Thrones”) as Yuri, and Luke Roberts (“300: Rise of an Empire”) as Draka.
“Dampyr,” which was shot in various locations in Romania, is helmed by first-timer Riccardo Chemello, who cut his teeth directing commercials for, among others, Red Bull, Disney, and Armani.
A seasoned crew includes Giorgio Gregorini, who won the Oscar for Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling for “Suicide Squad,” Vladimir Furdik (”Skyfall”) as fight choreographer, Lubomir Misak (“Game of Thrones”) as stunt coordinator, and Giovanni Casalnuovo (“Wanted”) as costume designer.
The producers are Roberto Proia for Eagle Pictures, Vincenzo Sarno for Sergio Bonelli Editore and Andrea Sgaravatti for Brandon Box.
- 10/28/2022
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Zdf Enterprises has snapped up international distribution rights, excluding North America, to new crime thriller series “Before We Die.”
Produced by Eagle Eye Drama for Channel 4, the six-episode series is a remake of the eponymous noir show from Sweden. The U.K. version stars Lesley Sharp (“Scott & Bailey”) Patrick Gibson and Vincent Regan.
As in the original, the series follows a detective from an organized crime unit who finds out that her estranged son is an undercover informant in a murder case involving eastern European drug rings.
Belgian director Jan Matthys will direct the series adapted and written by Matt Baker. Eagle Eye Drama, the company behind drama label Walter Presents, has slated principal photography for England and Belgium, with delivery expected by Spring next year.
Robert Franke, vice president Zdfe.drama at Zdf Enterprises, said: “The team behind Walter Presents has superb judgement when it comes to selecting...
Produced by Eagle Eye Drama for Channel 4, the six-episode series is a remake of the eponymous noir show from Sweden. The U.K. version stars Lesley Sharp (“Scott & Bailey”) Patrick Gibson and Vincent Regan.
As in the original, the series follows a detective from an organized crime unit who finds out that her estranged son is an undercover informant in a murder case involving eastern European drug rings.
Belgian director Jan Matthys will direct the series adapted and written by Matt Baker. Eagle Eye Drama, the company behind drama label Walter Presents, has slated principal photography for England and Belgium, with delivery expected by Spring next year.
Robert Franke, vice president Zdfe.drama at Zdf Enterprises, said: “The team behind Walter Presents has superb judgement when it comes to selecting...
- 10/14/2020
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sid Gentle Films is looking to build on the international smash hit Killing Eve with another crime adaptation. The British producer has secured the rights to Watching You, the first installment in Swedish author Jan Arnald’s latest series of detective novels, Deadline can reveal.
Better known by his pen name Arne Dahl, the Scandinavian writer first published Watching You in 2016 and the novel tells the story of Stockholm-based detective, Sam Berger, and his attempts to find a serial killer following the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl. As the case unravels, it reveals sinister connections with Berger’s own life.
Berger has gone on to appear in two other novels, Hunted and You Are Next, much like the recurring characters in Dahl’s Intercrime novels, which were the subject of a major Scandi-noir TV series last decade, titled Arne Dahl. That series was made by The Bridge producer Filmlance...
Better known by his pen name Arne Dahl, the Scandinavian writer first published Watching You in 2016 and the novel tells the story of Stockholm-based detective, Sam Berger, and his attempts to find a serial killer following the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl. As the case unravels, it reveals sinister connections with Berger’s own life.
Berger has gone on to appear in two other novels, Hunted and You Are Next, much like the recurring characters in Dahl’s Intercrime novels, which were the subject of a major Scandi-noir TV series last decade, titled Arne Dahl. That series was made by The Bridge producer Filmlance...
- 2/5/2020
- by Jake Kanter and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
GÖTEBORG, Sweden: “All the Sins”’ Finnish co-writers and creators Mika Ronkainen and Merja Aakko, winners of last year’s Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize for outstanding Nordic screenplay, are developing for Mrk Matila Röhr Productions an adoption drama set between Finland and Guatemala.
Based on a true story, the six-part series “Act of Telling” (a working title) will examine child adoption through the story of a young Finnish couple and their Guatemala-born son. The respectable father has harbored a secret for seven years -a crime he committed when he travelled alone for the adoption. When a journalist friend starts to ask questions about the son’s biological parents, the mystery threatens to come to light.
Producer Ilkka Matilä said that Finnish public broadcaster Yle has ordered the concept from the writing duo. He’s now looking for a “potential co-production partner who could facilitate the Guatemala shoot.”
In early development,...
Based on a true story, the six-part series “Act of Telling” (a working title) will examine child adoption through the story of a young Finnish couple and their Guatemala-born son. The respectable father has harbored a secret for seven years -a crime he committed when he travelled alone for the adoption. When a journalist friend starts to ask questions about the son’s biological parents, the mystery threatens to come to light.
Producer Ilkka Matilä said that Finnish public broadcaster Yle has ordered the concept from the writing duo. He’s now looking for a “potential co-production partner who could facilitate the Guatemala shoot.”
In early development,...
- 1/25/2020
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
Cameras are rolling on “Dampyr,” the live-action movie adaptation of the popular independent comic book franchise. Wade Briggs (“Please Like Me”) will play Harlan, the Dampyr, in the $12 million fantasy action thriller, which is being helmed by Riccardo Chemello.
Stuart Martin (“Jamestown) has signed on to play Emil Kurjak, and Frida Gustavasson (“Arne Dahl”) plays Tesla. The cast also includes David Morrissey (“Good Omens”) as Gorka, Sebastian Croft (“Game of Thrones”) as Yuri, and Luke Roberts (“300: Rise of an Empire”) as Draka.
The movie is a co-production between Eagle Pictures, Italian comic book giant Sergio Bonelli Editore, and production outfit Brandon Box.
It will be based on the first two comics in the “Dampyr” series, which runs to 300 issues. Set during the Balkan wars of the early 1990s, it follows Harlan, who is haunted by nightmares as he wanders the countryside making money pretending to be a Dampyr – half human,...
Stuart Martin (“Jamestown) has signed on to play Emil Kurjak, and Frida Gustavasson (“Arne Dahl”) plays Tesla. The cast also includes David Morrissey (“Good Omens”) as Gorka, Sebastian Croft (“Game of Thrones”) as Yuri, and Luke Roberts (“300: Rise of an Empire”) as Draka.
The movie is a co-production between Eagle Pictures, Italian comic book giant Sergio Bonelli Editore, and production outfit Brandon Box.
It will be based on the first two comics in the “Dampyr” series, which runs to 300 issues. Set during the Balkan wars of the early 1990s, it follows Harlan, who is haunted by nightmares as he wanders the countryside making money pretending to be a Dampyr – half human,...
- 10/31/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
As it celebrates its fifth anniversary, the rising Paris-based TV production and distribution company About Premium Content is rebranding as Apc Studios to reflect the expanded scope of its activities.
Apc Studios, which launched as a sales company in 2014, is now a producer, financier and distributor of upscale projects ranging from scripted to factual and children’s programming. The new brand will regroup Apc, Apc Kids, animation production company Zephyr and any future fiction production labels.
“We are rebranding as a mini studio to further solidify our commitment to developing and financing projects with both local and global appeal. We will apply the same selectivity and tailor-made approach to the production that has made our success in international sales,” stated Emmanuelle Guilbart and Laurent Boissel, Apc’s joint CEOs and co-founders.
Apc Studios is currently developing several projects across scripted and animation in-house, as well as third-party partners. Apc Studios will participate in development funding,...
Apc Studios, which launched as a sales company in 2014, is now a producer, financier and distributor of upscale projects ranging from scripted to factual and children’s programming. The new brand will regroup Apc, Apc Kids, animation production company Zephyr and any future fiction production labels.
“We are rebranding as a mini studio to further solidify our commitment to developing and financing projects with both local and global appeal. We will apply the same selectivity and tailor-made approach to the production that has made our success in international sales,” stated Emmanuelle Guilbart and Laurent Boissel, Apc’s joint CEOs and co-founders.
Apc Studios is currently developing several projects across scripted and animation in-house, as well as third-party partners. Apc Studios will participate in development funding,...
- 3/25/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Following “The Name of the Rose”(pictured) and “Devils,” France’s Orange has unveiled four internationally-driven series projects as part of its commitment to step into premium original shows with its film/TV division Orange Studio and pay TV group Ocs both of board.
Currently in development, the social western “Cheyenne & Lola,” the dance-filled workplace drama “The Opera,” the French army series “Les Sentinelles” and English-language cyber-thriller “Unpunished” have been added to the company’s rising drama slate.
“Unpunished” is an ambitious series which is being developed with the writers and creators Coline Aubert (“The Returned”) and Fredrik Agetoft (“Arne Dahl: Eye in the Sky”) and the critically-acclaimed Argentine helmer Alex Garcia Lopez, whose credits include “The Punisher” and “Dardevil.”
A European co-production, “Unpunished” is being produced by Sydney Gallonde (“No Second Chance”) and Marc Nowak at Paris-based Make It Happen Studio, as well as Laurent Boissel and Emmanuelle Guilbart at About Premium Content,...
Currently in development, the social western “Cheyenne & Lola,” the dance-filled workplace drama “The Opera,” the French army series “Les Sentinelles” and English-language cyber-thriller “Unpunished” have been added to the company’s rising drama slate.
“Unpunished” is an ambitious series which is being developed with the writers and creators Coline Aubert (“The Returned”) and Fredrik Agetoft (“Arne Dahl: Eye in the Sky”) and the critically-acclaimed Argentine helmer Alex Garcia Lopez, whose credits include “The Punisher” and “Dardevil.”
A European co-production, “Unpunished” is being produced by Sydney Gallonde (“No Second Chance”) and Marc Nowak at Paris-based Make It Happen Studio, as well as Laurent Boissel and Emmanuelle Guilbart at About Premium Content,...
- 3/22/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Goteborg, Sweden — “Peacemaker,” produced by leading company Mrp Matila Röhr Productions for Finnish pubcaster Yle, is the first Finnish drama pick-up for newly launched Nordic sales outfit REivent Studios.
The company’s sales & marketing director Helene Aurø said the political drama, set in an international arena, with a strong female lead (“Bordertown”’s Irina Björklund) has immediately attracted attention from leading international players such as Benelux’s Lumière Group, first to acquired licencing rights.
The ten-part series set between Turkey, Syria and Spain tells of the world of peacemakers, international arms trade dealings and the deep-layered relationships with people in power. A.J. Annila, known for his strong visual style and unconventional choices, will be helming a strong international cast. Besides Björklund, toplining the show are Louise Peterhoff and Kardo Razzazi (“Arne Dahl”).
Mrp producer Johanna Enäsuo and screenwriter Eriika Etholen have spent the last three years developing the idea.
The company’s sales & marketing director Helene Aurø said the political drama, set in an international arena, with a strong female lead (“Bordertown”’s Irina Björklund) has immediately attracted attention from leading international players such as Benelux’s Lumière Group, first to acquired licencing rights.
The ten-part series set between Turkey, Syria and Spain tells of the world of peacemakers, international arms trade dealings and the deep-layered relationships with people in power. A.J. Annila, known for his strong visual style and unconventional choices, will be helming a strong international cast. Besides Björklund, toplining the show are Louise Peterhoff and Kardo Razzazi (“Arne Dahl”).
Mrp producer Johanna Enäsuo and screenwriter Eriika Etholen have spent the last three years developing the idea.
- 1/30/2019
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
Scandinavian sci-fi series “The White Wall” is coming to the international market, starting at Natpe, after Drg picked up international rights to the upcoming project. Finland’s Fire Monkey and Nice Drama, part of the Nordic Entertainment Group, are making “The White Wall” for Swedish pubcaster Svt and its Finnish counterpart, Yle.
It will feature a roster of well-known Scandi talent, including Aksel Hennie (“Headhunters”), Vera Vitali (“Arne Dahl”), Ardalan Esmaili (“Greyzone”), and Eva Melander (“The Bridge”). It was created by Aleksi Salmenperä (“A Man’s Job”), Mikko Pöllä (“Easy Living”), and Roope Lehtinen (“Black Widows”).
The series follows events after a mysterious white wall is discovered at the site of the world’s largest nuclear waste depository. It becomes clear that the wall is not made of any material known to man, and the team at the nuclear waste center must decide how to deal with it.
Drg is...
It will feature a roster of well-known Scandi talent, including Aksel Hennie (“Headhunters”), Vera Vitali (“Arne Dahl”), Ardalan Esmaili (“Greyzone”), and Eva Melander (“The Bridge”). It was created by Aleksi Salmenperä (“A Man’s Job”), Mikko Pöllä (“Easy Living”), and Roope Lehtinen (“Black Widows”).
The series follows events after a mysterious white wall is discovered at the site of the world’s largest nuclear waste depository. It becomes clear that the wall is not made of any material known to man, and the team at the nuclear waste center must decide how to deal with it.
Drg is...
- 1/16/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Recently launched outfit is presenting new project in Gothenburg.
Source: Albatros Agency
Albatros Agency
Recently launched Swedish talent agency Albatros Agency is readying its first English-language feature film project for international packaging and has added six Scandinavian directors and screenwriters to their roster.
Elin Sandström Lundh and Martina Österling, founders of Albatros Agency, are announcing the launch of their latest project during the Gothenburg Film Festival: Peter Birro’s (Monica Z, Easy Money 2) and Christina Jeurling Birro’s feature film 7 Starlings.
The film is described as a political drama about a woman fighting an unjust system.
”It is a privilege to be working with Peter Birro and Christina Jeurling Birro on the launch of their first joint English language project. We look forward to finding people and partners as passionate as us to bring the project to life and to an international audience,” the company told Screen.
Albatros Agency is also expanding its client list with six directors...
Source: Albatros Agency
Albatros Agency
Recently launched Swedish talent agency Albatros Agency is readying its first English-language feature film project for international packaging and has added six Scandinavian directors and screenwriters to their roster.
Elin Sandström Lundh and Martina Österling, founders of Albatros Agency, are announcing the launch of their latest project during the Gothenburg Film Festival: Peter Birro’s (Monica Z, Easy Money 2) and Christina Jeurling Birro’s feature film 7 Starlings.
The film is described as a political drama about a woman fighting an unjust system.
”It is a privilege to be working with Peter Birro and Christina Jeurling Birro on the launch of their first joint English language project. We look forward to finding people and partners as passionate as us to bring the project to life and to an international audience,” the company told Screen.
Albatros Agency is also expanding its client list with six directors...
- 2/1/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- ScreenDaily
To celebrate the release of The Chamber, which will be screening at this year’s Glasgow Film Festival, Sunday 19th February 8.40pm (this will be followed by a Q&A with writer/director Ben Parker), and Monday 20th February at 1.15pm, we have a poster of the film and a DVD bundle containing In Fear, Kill List, The Wave, and The Assassin, courtesy of StudioCanal.
The Chamber is a claustrophobic survival thriller set beneath the Yellow Sea where the pilot of a small submersible craft and a three-man Special Ops team become trapped underwater in a fight for survival. Features gripping performances from Johannes Kuhnke (Force Majeure) and Charlotte Salt (The Musketeers), playing the pilot and leader of the crew who find themselves not only fighting for survival, but against each other as the air supply runs out. Plus, a haunting, atmospheric score by James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers...
The Chamber is a claustrophobic survival thriller set beneath the Yellow Sea where the pilot of a small submersible craft and a three-man Special Ops team become trapped underwater in a fight for survival. Features gripping performances from Johannes Kuhnke (Force Majeure) and Charlotte Salt (The Musketeers), playing the pilot and leader of the crew who find themselves not only fighting for survival, but against each other as the air supply runs out. Plus, a haunting, atmospheric score by James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers...
- 2/17/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
When I got Arne Dahl: The Complete Second Season to review, I hoped that I’d be able to pick up the show without having to watch the first season. Luckily this is the case, and I was introduced to another good dose of Nordic Noir… Arne Dahl follows the A Unit, a group of elite police officers called in to handle the more complicated cases. Reformed after being disbanded two years ago, it is now run by Kerstin Holm (Malin Ardvidsson) with the knowledge that there is no room for error.
The interesting thing about Arne Dahl is the A Unit themselves. With a mixture of interrogation, hacking, investigation, and fighting skills the group are seen as the best of the best. The fact that life gets in their way of their jobs makes them more interesting. I have to admit though that my favourite character Arto Söderstedt...
The interesting thing about Arne Dahl is the A Unit themselves. With a mixture of interrogation, hacking, investigation, and fighting skills the group are seen as the best of the best. The fact that life gets in their way of their jobs makes them more interesting. I have to admit though that my favourite character Arto Söderstedt...
- 1/14/2016
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
To mark the release of Arne Dahl: The Complete Second Season on 11th January, we’ve been given 3 copies to give away on DVD. Arne Dahl’s A Unit has been disbanded for the last two years but when a wave of brutal murders hits Sweden the National Police seize the opportunity to reinstate the unit
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- 1/11/2016
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Nordicana is the UK's first ever expo celebrating Scandinavian crime/thriller fiction and film. Taking place in London this weekend at the Farmiloe Building in Clerkenwell, Nordicana will include a full weekend of screenings and Q&As with cast, crew and writers from a range of hit Nordic Noir television series and films. To commemorate the launch of this brand new expo, we've kindly been provided with Two Nordic Noir DVD bundles to give away to our readers, consisting of Borgen and The Killing box sets. This is an exclusive competition for our Facebook and Twitter fans, so if you haven't already, 'Like' us at facebook.com/CineVueUK or follow us @CineVue before answering the question below.
At Nordicana, you'll not only be able to see the very latest Nordic film and TV programmes but also have a chance to meet the author and stars of Arne Dahl, plus hear from Borgen creator Adam Price,...
At Nordicana, you'll not only be able to see the very latest Nordic film and TV programmes but also have a chance to meet the author and stars of Arne Dahl, plus hear from Borgen creator Adam Price,...
- 6/14/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
BBC Four has announced two new international drama acquisitions for 2013.
Swedish crime series Arne Dahl - based on a collection of five novels - revolves around a tight-knit team of elite specialists who investigate the dark side of society.
Four-part Italian drama Inspector Da Luca - which charts the exploits of its "brutal", "uncompromising" lead character in Bologna - has also been acquired.
Watch a promo reel for BBC Four's new international film and drama acquisitions below:
"These acquisitions are part of BBC Four's on-going mission to give viewers an excuse to stay in on a Saturday night by offering an entertaining alternative to Saturday television viewing," said Richard Klein, Controller of BBC Four.
"Arne Dahl continues in the tradition of The Killing and Wallander in portraying a social hinterland through the prism of the day-to-day of police investigation; and Inspector Da Luca is a clever and hugely entertaining drama...
Swedish crime series Arne Dahl - based on a collection of five novels - revolves around a tight-knit team of elite specialists who investigate the dark side of society.
Four-part Italian drama Inspector Da Luca - which charts the exploits of its "brutal", "uncompromising" lead character in Bologna - has also been acquired.
Watch a promo reel for BBC Four's new international film and drama acquisitions below:
"These acquisitions are part of BBC Four's on-going mission to give viewers an excuse to stay in on a Saturday night by offering an entertaining alternative to Saturday television viewing," said Richard Klein, Controller of BBC Four.
"Arne Dahl continues in the tradition of The Killing and Wallander in portraying a social hinterland through the prism of the day-to-day of police investigation; and Inspector Da Luca is a clever and hugely entertaining drama...
- 3/11/2013
- Digital Spy
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