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entertainment17 days ago•19 min saved

Disney+ Bets Big on Europe with Duffy Doc, Lake Garda Mystery, and More Originals

Disney+ chief of content for EMEA Angela Jain says the streamer will ramp up European originals and spend more, aiming for a stronger local slate that balances drama with unscripted and returning series; announced at Series Mania are Italy’s Murder on Lake Garda, a Duffy documentary from the UK, Abandoned from Spain, and The Strange Story of Gustav Maier from Turkey, plus partnerships with ITV, ZDF Studios, and Atresmedia to broaden local productions.

via Deadline|

#angela-jain #disney #duffy-documentary

entertainment18 days ago•16 min saved

HBO Max's Harry Potter Series Embraces Pressure, Promises an Extraordinary World

At Series Mania, HBO Max chief Sarah Aubrey said the upcoming Harry Potter series faces heavy expectations but will showcase a world that’s “absolutely extraordinary.” Filming is underway at Leavesden for a 2027 release, with each season adapting one of Rowling’s books and newcomers playing Harry, Ron, and Hermione under showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod, as the UK/Ireland launch approaches.

via Variety|

#entertainment #harry-potter #hbo-max

television19 days ago•21 min saved

Series Mania 2026: Ten Global Originals Redefining TV

THR highlights Series Mania 2026 lineup: ten international series across Europe, Australia and beyond, including Anatomy of a Moment (Spain), Burden of Justice (Sweden), Dear Killer Nannies (Colombia), Dustfall (Australia), Small Prophets (UK), The Best Immigrant (Belgium), The Flaws (Germany), These Sacred Vows (Ireland), Unfiltered (Spain) and Variola Vera (Poland). Spanning historical drama, noir procedural, courtroom drama, dystopian satire and offbeat comedy, the slate signals a restless, risk-taking global TV landscape.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#comedy #drama #international

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Max Expands European Presence with Trio of French Shows and Basic Ad Plan Ahead of Olympics"

Max has revealed three new French shows, including one about the Bataclan attacks, as commissioning head Vera Peltekian emphasizes the desire to avoid creating a French version of popular American series like "Succession" or "White Lotus." The shows, which also include a series about the gypsy community and an adaptation of a memoir by a French rabbi, aim to tell modern stories that resonate with viewers. This announcement comes as HBO Max prepares for launch in multiple European nations and follows similar unveilings from Netflix and Disney.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #french-shows #hbo-max

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unmasking Family Secrets: The Intriguing World of 'Apples Never Fall' and Annette Bening's Captivating Performance"

Showrunner Melanie Marnich details the process of adapting Liane Moriarty's "Apples Never Fall" for Peacock, emphasizing the need to separate the project from Moriarty's previous work, including "Big Little Lies." Starring Annette Bening, the series revolves around the disappearance of a matriarch and the impact on her family. Marnich praises Bening's performance and discusses the challenge of adapting the book into a TV series with multiple timelines and character viewpoints. The show is set to compete at Series Mania and has garnered significant attention for its high-profile cast and compelling storytelling.

via Deadline|

#annette-bening #entertainment #liane-moriarty