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‘Lupin' Writer Tony Saint Working on Action-Thriller Series ‘King's Ransom' Set in Elite Boarding School (EXCLUSIVE)
Tony Saint, whose credits include writing and executive producing Apple TV+'s Emmy-winning 'Tehran,' Sky's 'Das Boot' and Netflix's 'Lupin,' is working on a new action-thriller series, 'King's Ransom.' The show — based on an original idea by Chris Peppe ('The Flash,' 'Nikita') — is about a hostage taking at the world's most elite Swiss boarding school — but in this school the students aren't just privileged, they stem from families that make up the very foundations of global power. According to the synopsis, the mercenaries holding them hostage 'might be after much more than money.' More from Variety David Dastmalchian, Georgina Campbell Teaming for Horror 'The Shepherd,' Anton Launching Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix, Max and Prime Video Negotiate With French Film Guilds for Earlier Access to New Releases After Disney+ Deal Spooky Animated Feature 'Night of the Zoopocalypse' Bought by Viva for U.S. Ahead of Sitges Premiere as Charades, Anton Unveil First Clip (EXCLUSIVE) 'King's Ransom' is being developed and produced by Globalgate Entertainment, Barry Films, Wachafilm, and U.K.-based Anton. Saint has been tapped to write the pilot episode and serve as showrunner. 'Working with such great partners, I'm so excited to bring 'King's Ransom' to life,' said Saint. 'It's the kind of show I most love to write – a real thrill ride with big stakes, big characters … and big heart.' Benito Mueller and Wolfgang Mueller of Barry Films will executive produce along with Clifford Werber, William Pfeiffer and Paul Presburger of Globalgate Entertainment, Manuela Noble and Mark Sandell of Wachafilm, and Sebastien Raybaud ('Fuze,' 'Greenland: Migration'), Caroline Kusser and Serena Karp of Anton. 'In partnership with Barry Films and Globalgate Entertainment and with Tony Saint as showrunner, King's Ransom is a perfect fit for Anton's mission to deliver high quality, premium entertainment for global audiences, with top notch IP, talent and partners,' said Anton CEO Raybaud. Last year, Anton secured new financing of more thank $100 million through a group of institutional investors, led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, which it said would be pumped into its film and TV output. 'We were immediately captivated by King's Ransom, its setting, characters and story prospects, all of which have become all the more resonant and intriguing to global citizens and audiences. We're ecstatic to be partnering with Anton, Barry Films and Wachafilm and guided by Tony Saint's gifted and indelible writing,' said Globalgate Entertainment. 'The sort of show we love to watch, King's Ransom delivers everything we look for in a project: ambition, urgency, and unforgettable characters. We're excited to build this world alongside Tony Saint and our partners at Anton and Globalgate,' added Barry Films. Commented Wachafilm: 'After developing 'King's Ransom' with Chris Peppe, now advancing it with showrunner Tony Saint marks a significant and exciting progression in its evolution. We are elated to be producing the series with Anton, Barry Films and Globalgate Entertainment – all formidable producers whose vision, expertise and creative insight align seamlessly with the ambitious scope of the series.' Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
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‘Akira' 4K Restoration, ‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye' Lead POM Anime's 2025 Theatrical Slate
Amsterdam-based Piece of Magic Entertainment's anime division has unveiled a 2025 distribution slate that puts theatrical exhibition at the center of its European expansion strategy, with the crown jewel being a 4K restoration of cyberpunk classic 'Akira.' The POM Anime lineup spans both prestigious legacy titles and breakout contemporary properties: 'Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye,' 'Akira,' 'Grave of the Fireflies' and 'Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline.' All four titles will receive theatrical releases across multiple European territories, signaling the distributor's confidence in the big-screen appeal of anime content. More from Variety 'Lupin' Writer Tony Saint Working on Action-Thriller Series 'King's Ransom' Set in Elite Boarding School (EXCLUSIVE) John Lennon and Yoko Ono Documentary 'One to One' Lands Sweeping European Distribution Deal With Piece of Magic (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix, Max and Prime Video Negotiate With French Film Guilds for Earlier Access to New Releases After Disney+ Deal First out of the gate is the anticipated Season 2 theatrical launch of 'Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye,' hitting cinemas June 7-8 across 12 territories, with Germany and Austria following June 10. Building on the success of 'Dan Da Dan: First Encounter' in 2024, audiences will get the first three episodes of Season 2 plus exclusive 10-minute bonus content available only in theaters. The rollout spans Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, and Kosovo. POM Anime has partnered with Kodansha to license the 4K restoration of 1988's 'Akira' across 20 countries. The July 16 release date carries special significance for fans as 'Akira Day' — commemorating the fictional date when Tokyo's destruction sparked World War III in the film's storyline. This marks the first-ever theatrical release in several markets, expanding POM's 2023 'Akira' footprint from 12 to 20 territories, now including the Nordics and Baltics alongside Poland, Romania, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Greece, Cyprus, Hungary, Albania, Bulgaria, and Serbia. Studio Ghibli's emotional masterpiece 'Grave of the Fireflies' will receive a 15-territory summer release across Benelux, the Baltics, and Eastern European markets. The World War II sibling story continues to resonate as what POM calls 'a poignant testament to the human cost of war.' Rounding out the slate is 'Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline,' marking the first new 2D Lupin feature in nearly three decades. Directed by Takeshi Koike ('Redline'), the Q4 2025 release continues POM's successful partnership with TMS Entertainment following last year's 'Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro' European run. 'Our slate blends the prestige of timeless classics like 'Akira' and 'Grave of the Fireflies' with the excitement of fresh, breakouts like 'Dan Da Dan' and 'Lupin the Third,'' said Caspar Nadaud, CEO and founder of POM Anime and Piece of Magic Entertainment. 'With multi-territory, theatrical rights for Europe, we're committed to offering audiences the chance to tap into the rich, global appeal of these iconic properties and to be at the forefront of exciting new premium anime content.' POM Anime has previously distributed major titles including 'Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train,' 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0,' 'One Piece Film: Red,' and 'Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.' Established in 2017, Piece of Magic Entertainment operates from Amsterdam with distribution capabilities spanning 60-plus countries. The company specializes in prestige documentaries, feature films, anime, live gaming events, and concerts, with recent releases including 'Godzilla Minus One' and 'Becoming Led Zeppelin.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?' What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025
