Rtl Deutschland Lands “Huge” Zdf Streaming Package
German broadcaster Rtl Deutschland has secured a “huge” package of series to stream from compatriot Zdf Studios. The deal comprises nearly 1,000 episodes, giving Rtl+ a bump to its offer from September 15. Zdf shows such as Wilsberg, Der Bergdoktor and Das Traumschiff are included. “As a leading German private broadcaster and streaming service, we want to be the first port of call for all partners in Germany,” said Rtl Deutschland COO Andreas Fischer. “That’s why we are very pleased that we have now been able to agree a new licensing deal with Zdf Studios.” Unscripted series such as Wilsberg and Nord Nord Mord will launch mid-September before dramas such as Der Bergdoktor, Die Bergretter and Bettys Diagnose will follow a month later on October 15. Family-friendly fare including Das Traumschiff, Ich Heirate eine Familiey and Die Schwarzwald-Klinik round off the package on November 15. “We...
German broadcaster Rtl Deutschland has secured a “huge” package of series to stream from compatriot Zdf Studios. The deal comprises nearly 1,000 episodes, giving Rtl+ a bump to its offer from September 15. Zdf shows such as Wilsberg, Der Bergdoktor and Das Traumschiff are included. “As a leading German private broadcaster and streaming service, we want to be the first port of call for all partners in Germany,” said Rtl Deutschland COO Andreas Fischer. “That’s why we are very pleased that we have now been able to agree a new licensing deal with Zdf Studios.” Unscripted series such as Wilsberg and Nord Nord Mord will launch mid-September before dramas such as Der Bergdoktor, Die Bergretter and Bettys Diagnose will follow a month later on October 15. Family-friendly fare including Das Traumschiff, Ich Heirate eine Familiey and Die Schwarzwald-Klinik round off the package on November 15. “We...
- 8/27/2024
- by Jesse Whittock, Melanie Goodfellow and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s Global Bulletin, BFI Distribution gets Riz Ahmed’s “Mogul Mowgli,” London’s Dagenham neighborhood gets go-ahead to build new world-class film studios, Banijay Nordics confirms its CEO, Zinc Media Group promotes from within, Endemol Shine Germany sells new singing format, and Koch Films buys Sola Media.
Distribution
“Mogul Mowgli,” co-written, starring and produced by Riz Ahmed and his company Left Handed Films, has been acquired by BFI Distribution. The fiction feature debut of celebrated documentary filmmaker Bassam Tariq, it premiered at Berlin in February, winning the Fipresci International Critics Prize.
Following Ahmed’s character Zed, the film tells the story of a British Pakistani rapper preparing for his first world tour when a sudden illness threatens to end his international career before it even begins. After the diagnosis, Zed takes a step back and takes stock of his past, his family and the uncertain legacy he is leaving behind.
Distribution
“Mogul Mowgli,” co-written, starring and produced by Riz Ahmed and his company Left Handed Films, has been acquired by BFI Distribution. The fiction feature debut of celebrated documentary filmmaker Bassam Tariq, it premiered at Berlin in February, winning the Fipresci International Critics Prize.
Following Ahmed’s character Zed, the film tells the story of a British Pakistani rapper preparing for his first world tour when a sudden illness threatens to end his international career before it even begins. After the diagnosis, Zed takes a step back and takes stock of his past, his family and the uncertain legacy he is leaving behind.
- 8/14/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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