Beta Nordic Studios Acquires Stake In Icelandic Banner Sagafilm (EXCLUSIVE)

Peter White Television EditorChannel 4 has ordered an adaptation of Swedish crime thriller Before We Die from Eagle Eye Drama to be written by fledgling TV writer Matt Baker – best known in industry circles as Viacom’s former international communications chief.The Bristol-set series will star Lesley Sharp (Scott & Bailey), Vincent Regan (Troy) and Patrick Gibson (The Tudors) and is the producer’s second commission after ITV ordered a remake of Belgian crime drama Professor T.Sharp leads the cast

Iceland has teamed up with TGI Fridays to offer food fans the chance to enjoy all their favourite dishes at home, from just £2. TGI Fridays is renowned for its flavoursome food, tempting desserts, and great atmosphere – and thanks to this collaboration with the frozen food specialist, customers can shop the exclusive range in stores and online at Iceland.co.uk.

food items on regular display include a bull’s penis, frog smoothies from Peru, a wine made of baby mice that is consumed in China and Korea, and Sweden’s “surstromming,” an infamously putrid fermented herring.Many of the fermented beverages now being exhibited are equally stomach-churning.One is an ancient Korean beverage concocted for medicinal purposes from fermented child’s feces and rice.Ahrens points to a jug with a milky liquid, brewed with the help of a donation produced by his youngest

Ed Meza @edmezavarParis-based Kinology has acquired world rights for Finnish director Aino Suni’s psychological thriller “A Girl’s Room.”Cannes-based Adastra Films is teaming on the project with Hamburg shingle and “System Crasher” producer Oma Inge Film and Helsinki-based Made.Suni’s feature debut follows Elina, a 17-year-old aspiring Finnish rapper forced to leave her home for the south of France after her mother finds a French boyfriend.

food items on regular display include a bull’s penis, frog smoothies from Peru, a wine made of baby mice that is consumed in China and Korea, and Sweden’s “surstromming,” an infamously putrid fermented herring.Many of the fermented beverages now being exhibited are equally stomach-churning.One is an ancient Korean beverage concocted for medicinal purposes from fermented child’s feces and rice.Ahrens points to a jug with a milky liquid, brewed with the help of a donation produced by his youngest

Young Wallander from the beginning. Part-prequel, part-reimagining of Henning Mankell’s Swedish detective series, the show has mostly severed ties with the world of the original save for a few knowing references.

Beta Nordic Studios, a unit of Munich-based sales firm Beta Film, led by CEO Jan Mojto, has acquired a 25 percent stake in Iceland's Sagafilm, further expanding its presence in the Nordics. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentRussian World War II drama “Saving Leningrad” has sold to several major territories, including the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, Japan, South Korea and China.The film was sold to Capelight for Germany and the U.S., Signature Entertainment for the U.K., Kinovista in France, New Select in Japan, iQIYI in China, Super Vision Trading in Taiwan, W&W Investments Holding in Poland, Eagle Pictures in Italy, Studio Show Entertainment in Sweden, and

Greggs Steak Bakes (2 pack)The risk statement says: "The presence of plastic makes this product not safe to eat."Greggs is recalling the above product. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all Iceland stores that are selling this product."These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product."If you have purchased the affected product you should not eat it.

straight to your inbox Swedish police have thanked Victor Lindelof after he helped stop a thief on Monday. The Manchester United defender is currently on a two-week holiday ahead of the new Premier League season, and took the time to go back home to Sweden.

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