Tag: Netflix

Netflix and The International S�mi Film Institute enter into a new partnership

WEBWIRE – Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Today, the International Sámi Film Institute and Netflix announced that they have entered into a partnership to support and further develop Sámi voices in the Nordic region.  The partnership between Netflix and the International Sámi Film Institute is part of the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, which aims to help create new opportunities to support diversity and representation within the entertainment industry through training and up-skilling initiatives. The program will support talent through investments in education and training, with the mission to open up more behind-the-camera opportunities and ... Read more

Netflix Reveals Title for the Korean Adaptation of ‘La Casa de Papel’: ‘Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area’

WEBWIRE – Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Netflix has confirmed to release the Korean adaptation of global hit La Casa de Papel – Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area. A special teaser was together released with the exciting announcement, bringing new hype and sneak peeks to the final visuals.  Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area narrates a genius strategist and his talented crew – composed of top-class thieves – attempting to pull off an unprecedented heist in the Korean Peninsula. The story portrays unexpected twists and turns as the crew stage a hostage while facing ... Read more

BBC and Netflix Form Partnership to Develop and Co-Produce Shows From Disabled Creatives

The BBC and Netflix have formed a groundbreaking partnership to develop and fund new, ambitious dramas featuring disabled creatives both in front of and behind the camera.  Building on the existing commitments of both the BBC and Netflix, the five year partnership has been designed to increase representation of disabled talent both on-screen and off-screen, to widen the range of stories produced and give disabled writers and creatives greater choice when it comes to the sort of stories they wish to tell. The BBC and Netflix will consider projects from UK producers that have been created or co-created by writers ... Read more

Netflix announces the main cast of Hold Tight, the second Polish series based on Harlan Coben’s best selling book

Magdalena Boczarska and Leszek Lichota will play the main roles in the Polish original – second adaptation of Harlan Coben’s book. The actors play the role of a happy marriage, Anna and Michał Barczyk. Their son, Adam, will be played by Krzysztof Oleksyn (Rojst’97). Agnieszka Grochowska and Grzegorz Damięcki, known from the previous Polish adaptation of Harlan Coben, The Woods, will also return to their roles. The series will also feature Jacek Poniedziałek, Justyna Wasilewska, Wiktoria Gorodeckaja and Bartłomiej Topa. Young Polish talents will also appear in the series: Agata Łabno, Marta Piętka, Jakub Pruski and Mikołaj Śliwa.  Hold Tight ... Read more

Netflix and Shondaland Announce Exciting ‘Bridgerton’ Spinoff & Welcome Jess Brownell as Showrunner for Seasons 3 & 4

Season 2 is Currently In Production with Showrunner Chris Van Dusen at the Helm The Bridgerton-verse is expanding! Netflix and Shondaland today announced plans for an all-new limited series based on the origins of Queen Charlotte — the reimagined and beloved character who captivated 82 Million households around the world in Season 1. While the series will center on the rise and love life of a young Queen Charlotte, it will also tell the stories of young Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury. Shonda Rhimes will write the series and serve as executive producer alongside Betsy Beers and Tom Verica. An ... Read more