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25-03-2025
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"Gulliver's Travels" TV Series Adaptation in Works
Yara Sameh Oscar-nominated multi-hyphenate Uberto Pasolini – who produced 'The Full Monty' and most recently directed 'The Return,' starring Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus – has embarked on a TV series adaptation of Jonathan Swift's classic satirical adventure 'Gulliver's Travels.' Prominent British writer William Ivory is writing the screenplay for the six-episode project on which Pasolini will serve as showrunner. The high-end show, now in the early stages, is being produced by Italy's Roberto Sessa and Germany's Jan Wünschmann. It will be unveiled to prospective broadcasters during the Series Mania festival in Lille. World sales will be jointly handled by Germany's Beta Film and ZDF Studios. 'What Gulliver allows us to do today is to make something really, really fun,' Pasolini said in a statement. But at the same time – very much like Swift did in his time – to talk about the world around us; to talk about politics; to talk about greed; to talk about the place of the Western man in the world as a whole; to talk about the relationship between man and nature,' he said. Pasolini developed Hallmark's 1996 'Gulliver's Travels' series that scored five Primetime Emmy wins. Though specifics on casting are premature, Pasolini said they have been looking at a British actor for the main role. But, he added, the story is 'telling you that you're entering into different worlds, different cultures, different atmospheres, and those will be reflected in the casting,' he said. Commenting on a recently announced Federation Studios 'Gulliver's Travels' TV series adaptation that is a contemporary reimagining penned by Emmy-winning writer Tom Bidwell titled 'The Gullivers' Pasolini said he did not think it 'makes sense' to bring 'Gulliver's Travels' 'into our contemporary world.' 'To me it feels like fear and not trusting that an audience will recognize themselves in someone who doesn't dress, or move, in worlds that they recognize,' he said. 'I don't think there's a big risk in there being two ['Gulliver's Travels'] projects on the market, especially since they are doing a contemporary adaptation,' said Jan Wünschmann, who heads Intaglio Films, which is a joint venture between Beta and ZDF Studios. Wünschmann said the next step now is to find the broadcasting partners for this project, adding that 'we've already started initial discussions with ZDF, which is our go-to partner.' They are eying an end of 2025 start of production date. Roberto Sessa, who heads Fremantle-owned Picomedia – which has a close rapport with Beta – noted that they are looking to mount the show as a 'potential European co-production,' but also 'have our eyes set on the U.S.' in terms of prospective partners. 'When Uberto first pitched it to me, I thought: 'This is going to be fun. Something for the whole family, that everyone can enjoy,' said Beta head of content and co-production Ferdinand Dohna, noting that 'it's subversive and kids love subversive stories.' Donha also pointed out that the 'Gulliver's Travels' book is still a global evergreen and that Pasolini's expertise, given his involvement in the Hallmark show, is a definite plus. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Black Fruit:' ZDF Studios Takes International Distribution Rights On Buzzy German-Language Series From Lamin Leroy Gibba
EXCLUSIVE: ZDF Studios has acquired international distribution rights to Black Fruit (Schwarze Früchte), the buzzy debut series from actor-writer Lamin Leroy Gibba. A co-production between Jünglinge Film, Studio Zentral, and ARD Degeto, Black Fruit debuted at last year's Tribeca Film Festival before a highly-publicized release on ARD in Germany. More from Deadline 'Ku'damm 77' Begins Filming: New Season Continues Family Saga With ZDF Studios Across Sales ZDF Studios & WedoTV Team For Factual & Relaxation Channels Miranda Tapsell & Gwilym Lee On 'Top End Bub', The Follow-Up To Rom-Com Hit 'Top End Wedding' And "What Happens After Happily Ever After?" Set in contemporary Hamburg, the series follows the journey of mid-twenty Lalo (Gibba) as he grapples with the sudden loss of his father, embarking on a tumultuous path of impulsive decisions that reverberate through his life and those around him. Alongside his ambitious best friend Karla, Lalo strives to define his identity amidst societal pressures and personal struggles. The show is one of the first serial productions in Germany to chronicle the lives of Queer people of color. Gibba stars in the series and also serves as the showrunner. Writers on the show include Sophia Ayissi, Naomi Kelechi Odhiambo, Lisa Tracy Michalik, and Sarah Claire Wray. The wider cast features Melodie Simina, Vanessa Yeboah, Benjamin Radjaipour, Daniel Hernandez, Nick Romeo Reimann, Simon Kluth, Thapelo Mashiane, Christine Rollar, Sheri Hagen, Jerry Kwarteng, and more. Elisha Smith-Leverock and David Uzochukwu directed the eight-episode series. The series EP credits include Faraz Shariat, Paulina Lorenz, and Lasse Scharpen. Producers are Raquel Dukpa and Olivia Kpaleté. The show had funding from MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein. Gibba is a German-based writer and actor. Black Fruit is his debut series. He co-produced, wrote, and starred in the 2022 short Dogfriend, which screened at Tribeca. He studied acting at the New School in New York. Black Fruit screens at the upcoming BFI Flare film festival. Best of Deadline Epic Universe: The Latest Images Of The New Universal Orlando Theme Park Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us' The 25 Highest-Grossing Animated Films Of All Time At The Box Office
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ZDF Studios & WedoTV Team For Factual & Relaxation Channels
EXCLUSIVE: ZDF Studios and free streamer WedoTV have teamed to launch a pair of thematic channels. WedoTV will be a customized docs and unscripted network for the Middle East and North African region, while Time2Rlx will launch worldwide. More from Deadline Miranda Tapsell & Gwilym Lee On 'Top End Bub', The Follow-Up To Rom-Com Hit 'Top End Wedding' And "What Happens After Happily Ever After?" Economics For Kids: ZDF Studios To Distribute Innovative Animated Series 'Pipo, Pepa & Pop' 'The Tea House On The Death Pass', Novel Based On True Story Of Hikers Trapped In The Himalayas, Being Brought To TV By Paramount's Ananey & ZDF Studios With 'Euphoria's Ron Leshem On Board The factual channel will feature nonfiction content from ZDF Studios' library of documentary and lifestyle programming, including multi-part series Ancient Apocalypse, Profession: Queen!, The Abyss: Rise and Fall of the Nazis, Cold Case and Beyond the Myth. Time2Rlx will look to provide a calming effect for viewers through beautiful environmental scenes shot in 4K and up to 8K, accompanied by ambient sounds and gentle musical soundtracks. 'By creating new channels, we are realizing a goal we've had for some time,' said Linette Zaulich, Director of Unscripted at ZDF Studios, the commercial wing of German pubcaster ZDF. 'Identifying the right brand and content for the different markets is a challenge and we were able to find a great partner to supplement our vision for these channels. Our partner wedotv has exactly the level of experience, expertise, and service we needed. We are very excited about the initial reaction to the channels and look forward to a very productive year.' WedoTV's Philipp Rotermund added: 'MENA is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world for streaming services so we are excited to launch Wedotv and are already in discussions with the leading TV platforms serving the region. Additionally, Time2Rlx has the kind of global appeal that defies cultural and language barriers. It's a unique proposition that I think will resonate with viewers around the world.' The Switzerland-based WedoTV distributes FAST channels globally across various platforms. Best of Deadline How to Watch The 67th Annual Grammy Awards Online And With Cable 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More The 2025 Oscars: Everything We Know So Far About The Nominations, Ceremony, Date & Host
