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TaiwanPlus Strikes U.S. Distribution Deal With GoldenTV (EXCLUSIVE)
TaiwanPlus and GoldenTV have entered a programming partnership that will see Taiwanese content made available through GoldenTV’s cable and…
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Simon Helberg on ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Pilot – ‘The Audience Laughed for a Minute and a Half’ – and Avoiding Turtlenecks Since It Wrapped: ‘But I Still Hide My Neck. It’s Hideous Over There’
Simon Helberg almost missed out on “The Big Bang Theory.” “I went: ‘Thank you, I don’t need to do another pilot. I played enough nerds and…
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Fremantle’s Jennifer Mullin, Andrea Scrosati Set for Keynote Session at Series Mania
Fremantle group CEO Jennifer Mullin and Andrea Scrosati, who is the company’s group COO and CEO continental Europe, are set to participate…
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Series Mania Institute Launches Serial Bridges Baltics in Tallinn with New Shows From Raitis Abele, Gabija Siurbytė, Raoul Suvi (EXCLUSIVE)
In a move to boost series from the Baltics and their ties to Europe’s market, the Series Mania Institute has launched Serial Bridges…
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Keshet International to Sell Reincarnation Drama ‘Nutuk’ From the Creative Team Behind ‘Tehran’ and ‘Absentia’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Keshet International has boarded “Nutuk,” a supernatural drama created by Roy Iddan (“Tehran”) and Nahd Basheir (“A Dead Sea”). The…
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Political Thriller ‘The Interregnum’ Wins Seriesmakers: ‘It Reflects Some of the Most Pressing Issues of Our Time’
Spain’s “The Interregnum” was named the winner of SeriesMakers, receiving the Beta & Kirch Foundation Award which carries a cash prize of…
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ZDF, RTVE Show Off Their Genre-Defying Procedural ‘Weiss & Morales’ at Series Mania
This year’s Series Mania was introduced to a new kind of police procedural on Wednesday, one that blends scenic backdrops, cross-cultural…
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First African Adaptation of Global Hit ‘Liar’ Trailer Unveiled From Series Mania (EXCLUSIVE)
The highly anticipated first African adaptation of the global hit scripted format “Liar” has been unveiled, marking a milestone for…
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Series Mania Buyers Upfront Won by High Stakes Diplomacy Drama Thriller ‘The Deal’
LILLE: Lifting the lid on the behind-the-scenes manoeuvring and very human drama at last-chance nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran,…
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There’s No Escaping the Past in Lionsgate’s Espionage Thriller ‘The German’ Starring Oliver Masucci: ‘You Can Hide It and Lie About It, But It Will Always Haunt You’
The past always finds you – even if you’re “The German.” “In my experience, you can’t ignore the past. You can hide it and lie about it,…
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All3Media International Inks Multiple Pacts for New Pictures’ Thriller Series, ‘Protection’ (EXCLUSIVE)
All3Media International, the sales arm of the production-distribution U.K. giant behind such hits as “Fleabag” and “Midsomer Murders,” has…
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Amanda Seyfried Talks Her ‘F— ed Up’ Character in Series Mania Title ‘Long Bright River,’ Calls for Compassion for Victims of Addiction
Amanda Seyfried admired her “fearless” character Mickey Fitzpatrick in “Long Bright River”. “She doesn’t have a good bedside manner and…
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Pamela Adlon Gets Emotional Rewatching ‘Better Things’ Scene with ‘Anora’ Star Mikey Madison at France’s Series Mania
Pamela Adlon got teary-eyed rewatching a scene from “Better Things” featuring Mikey Madison. Madison, who played one of her character’s…
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French Producers on Making ‘Kabul,’ a Thriller Depicting Chaotic Aftermath of Talibans’ Takeover With Personal Insight and International Scope (EXCLUSIVE)
The Taliban’s sweep to power in Afghanistan in 2021 serves as the backdrop to “Kabul,” one of France’s most ambitious international…
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War Series ‘A Life’s Worth,’ About Swedish Soldiers in Bosnia Looks for ‘Decency in the Chaos,’ Sells to Spain, Greece: ‘It’s a Forgotten Conflict’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Viaplay Content Distribution has sold “A Life’s Worth” to Spain (EITB) and Greece (Vodafone) ahead of its Series Mania premiere in its…
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‘Gossip Girl’ Who? In Beta Film YA Thriller ‘Shadow Leaks,’ Based on Jonas Ems’ Novel, All the Secrets Are Out
The kids are not alright in German YA thriller “Shadow Leaks,” screening at Monday’s new Series Mania Buyers Upfront, with Beta Film…
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Unifrance Unveils Five Titles Heading to Series Mania’s Coming Next from France Program
Unifrance has unveiled its extensive lineup for the 15th edition of Series Mania, set for March 21 to 28. This year, the festival will…
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Europe’s Top TV Execs to Discuss AI, Funding and Audience Shifts at Series Mania’s Lille Dialogues
Senior executives from France Télévisions, ITV, M6, Warner Bros. Discovery and ARTE are among the speakers at the 7th edition of the Lille…