Royal getaway! Prince William and Duchess Kate treated their three kids to a magical vacation on the slopes in the French Alps.
04.04.2022 - 09:17 / variety.com
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“Theodosia,” the Egyptology-themed adventure series which just premiered on HBO Max in the U.S., has been acquired by BBC, along with a bevy of other partners.Produced by Cottonwood Media, “Theodosia” is represented in international markets by ZDF Studios and Federation Kids & Family, a subsidiary of Federation Entertainment.“Theodosia” follows a smart and bold 14-year-old named Theodosia Throckmorton (aka Theo) who is the daughter of two intrepid Egyptologists excavating in the Valley of the Kings. When Theo and her younger brother Henry stumble upon a hidden tomb and a mysterious artefact, the ‘Eye of Horus’, Theo unlocks the power to see and perform true magic, thus discovering a whole new world of mystery as well as danger.
The show was introduced to buyers at Mipcom last year and has now been acquired by French broadcaster France Televisions, Canada’s Quebecor, the streaming service OSN for the Middle East and North Africa, Dreamia’s Biggs Channel for Portuguese and African markets, and NPO for the Netherlands. Further sales are currently being negotiated by ZDF Studios and Federation Kids & Family.Directed by Matthias Hoene (“Cockneys vs Zombies”), Alex Jacob (“Hollyoaks”) and Matt Bloom (“Hank Zipzer”), the series stars Eloise Little (“His Dark Materials”), Nana Agyeman-Bediako (“Come Away”), Yasmina El-Abd (“Daughters of Abdul-Rahman”) and Frankie Minchella.
Royal getaway! Prince William and Duchess Kate treated their three kids to a magical vacation on the slopes in the French Alps.
A man covered head-to-tow in tattoos has been branded the “world’s most terrifying teacher” thanks to his extreme look.
Escape to the Chateau fans couldn't believe their eyes when they spotted the transformation of Dick and Angel Strawbridge’s children.
Meghan Markle revealed how she was missing her two young children as she attended a reading on the second day of the Invictus Games. The Duchess of Sussex is currently in the Netherlands with husband Prince Harry for the veteran sporting event on what is their first European together since departing the UK as senior royals in 2020. While Megan was pictured in happy spirits enjoying the games, her mind was back home in California as she spoke about son Archie, three, and daughter Lilibet, 10 months, during a private event held at Zuiderpark on Sunday.The 40 year old wished to sit in on a reading with children at the occasion as she told British army veteran James Stride they reminded her of her two little ones.
Prince Harry has revealed his drive to make the world a "better, safer" place for his children Archie and Lilibet to grow up in.The 37 year old royal, who arrived in The Hague, Netherlands, on 15 April to kick off the Invictus Games, spoke to child reporters, aged 11 and 12, about what he hopes for the future of his kids in a sweet interview. "What is your wish for Archie and Lilibet?" one of the Netherlands' Kindercorrespondent reporters asked him.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are enjoying their second day in the Netherlands’ capital The Hague, where this year’s Invictus Games are being held.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are enjoying their second day in the Netherlands’ capital The Hague, where this year’s Invictus Games are being held.
Canada’s most iconoclastic sketch comedy series is back, with Prime Video sharing a new trailer for the long-in-the-works revival of “The Kids in the Hall”.
The “Kids in the Hall” cast — Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson — are unearthed from their burial plot and set loose on the world once again in the first trailer for the Prime Video revival of the beloved sketch comedy. The reboot will debut on May 13, the streamer announced on Wednesday at its Prime Video Presents Canada showcase event in Toronto.Things are crushed from a distance, tasteless jokes are made and Queen Elizabeth spoofed in the trailer, which sees the comedians skeptical of their new streaming network, Amazon.The upcoming season will feature eight episodes with all-new sketches and guest stars including Pete Davidson, Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara, Kenan Thompson, Will Forte, Paul Bellini, Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Catherine Reitman, Samantha Bee, Fred Armisen, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jay Baruchel, Eddie Izzard, Tracee Ellis Ross and Colin Mochrie. The original Emmy-nominated sketch show premiered in 1989 and become a cult comedy hit.
Prime Video announced The Kids in the Hall is set to premiere on May 13 followed by the companion docuseries The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks on May 20.
EXCLUSIVE: Chinese streaming service Youku has acquired two seasons of Amazon Prime Video’s Canadian live-action series Dino Dana.
Tony Hawk has been a professional athlete since he was a teenager. Birdman began winning competitions and skating as a pro when he was 14, and throughout the years has become the face of skateboarding to many. Tony has landed tons of storied tricks, like the legendary 900, and he’s won tons of skating competitions, from lesser-known competitions to the X-Games. Other than his career on the ramp, he’s also become an unlikely video game icon with the success of his Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series, which launched in 1999.
EXCLUSIVE: French major Superprod Group’s distribution arm Superights is to shop Emmy Award-winning pre-school series Go! Go! Cory Carson worldwide.
Taylor Hawkins was survived by his wife Alison Hawkins and their three children when he passed away at the age of 50 on March 26. The Foo Fighters’ drummer was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia during a South American tour with the rock band. There were few details on how Taylor died after the news broke, although based on preliminary findings, it appears he may have overdosed, according to TMZ. While the investigation into what caused his death is still ongoing, the Foo Fighters said in a statement that it was a “tragic and untimely loss.” Taylor’s last performance with the band was on Sunday (March 20) at a concert in San Isidro, Argentina.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefRoku has picked up a second season of “Cypher,” an FBI-themed crime drama series, for which it was the exclusive North American carrier of the first seven-episode season.In territories outside the U.S. and Canada, the show is represented by Screen Media Ventures, which is launching it at the MipTV market this week.“Cypher” tells the story of an FBI code-breaking specialist who discovers a secret organization’s hit list and must navigate the murky waters of loyalty and betrayal among an underground ring of hackers, assassins, and government agents spanning a global conspiracy.Created by Mohamed Sayed Bisheer and directed by Majdi Smiri, the first season was shot in Los Angeles and produced jointly by Cairo-based Aroma Studios and United Brothers along with Los Angeles-based production companies AZ Films, Thriller Films and Taiwan’s Organic Media Group.
Tiësto will soon be adding another bundle of joy to his family! The DJ and his wife, Annika Backes, revealed that they are expecting baby no. 2, while on the red carpet at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Sunday night.While posing for pics on the carpet, Tiësto cradled his wife's stomach and excitedly crouched down to draw attention to Annika's bump while she lovingly looked on.The Dutch DJ was dressed in a black and gold floral print suit by Dolce and Gabbana, while Annika opted for an off-the-shoulder black, lace gown from the Italian design house.
JD Linville Emergence from pandemic lockdowns and the promise of in-person festivals has excitement brewing for the future of film, and the genre industry is no exception. The official selection of the 2022 Frontières Platform at the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes is in, and it displays bullish trends for the future of genre.“There’s a lot of horror, and it kind of goes back to practical effects, and I love that,” says Frontières executive director Annick Mahnert.