Netflix Format ‘Flinch’Russia: Heads to Russia
Netflix’s Jackass-Style non-scripted formatFlinch is to be remade for Russia’s CTC following a deal struck with Sony Pictures Television. The original series, produced by Sony-backed Stellify Media and aired in one series in 2019, was set on a remote farm located in the hills of Ireland. There, brave and foolish contestants test their nerves in three games that follow one rule: “Do not flinch.”Failing to act in a professional manner can have serious consequences for both the contestants and their hosts Desiree Burch and Lloyd Griffiths. LEAN-M, the Russian-backed Russian company, will produce this adaptation. The show is hosted in a barn by Mikhail Galustyan and Artur Babich. Не Дрогни / Ne Drogn (Don’t Flinch!).
‘Man In The High Castle’And ‘Medici’ Exec Joins Mopar
The Man In The High CastleMediciexec Sharon Remmer has been signed to lead Scandinavian studio Mopar’s push into the English language market. Remmer assumes the Creative Director, Drama role. producer’s UK operation while strategizing growth of the company’s slate, which includes the likes of Viaplay drama Red Election. Remmer has a long list of UK drama credits. She most recently started her own company, SR Storyworks. This high-end drama development company focuses on original voices and diversity. William Diskay, Mopar Exec producer, stated that she will. “build on the foundations we have in place and will help to elevate and advance our growth plans including our expansion into the UK market.”
Fremantle Sells ‘Kingdom Of Dreams’Tease ‘The King’
Fremantle has sold Sky’s high-end fashion series Kingdom of DreamsHBO Max Europe, LatAm Asia, Canada and Trailer releasedFor the upcoming Sky dramaThe King.Produced ByMcQueenindie Misfits Entertainment,Kingdom of Dreamswill be a visually dazzling chronicle of the fashion world spanning three decades – from the early-1990s to the 2010s: a golden-age when the forces of ground-breaking creativity and disruptive businesses converged and collided. The four-parter has a huge global audience thanks to the pre-sales. It will be broadcast on Sky Documentaries in the UK (Italy, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Italy). Meanwhile,The Kingtrailer has been debuted with the Italian prison drama set to air on Sky in around two months’ time.
Cameras Roll On Australia’s ‘After The Verdict’
Cameras are rolling in Sydney on 9Network’sAfter the Verdict.The drama surrounding eOne’s international sales has also been revealed The Newsreader’sMichelle Lim Davidson andWolf Creek’sTess Haubrich and others have joined the cast. The show is about four individuals who have just been convicted in a high profile murder trial. They begin to question the verdict and decide to investigate the case themselves. The six-parter is created, written and exec produced by Subtext Pictures’ Ellie Beaumont and Drew Proffitt.