Peacock has released some first-look images for Those About To Die, Roland Emmerich’s epic drama set in ancient Rome, starring Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins.
Also starring are Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, and Dimitri Leonidas. All 10 episodes of the series drop on Peacock on Thursday, July 18.
Created by Robert Rodat, based on Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction classic of the same name, the drama series is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at theintersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner each direct five episodes,
The series was created by Robert Rodat, who also wrote five episodes.
Also starring are Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, and Dimitri Leonidas. All 10 episodes of the series drop on Peacock on Thursday, July 18.
Created by Robert Rodat, based on Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction classic of the same name, the drama series is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at theintersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner each direct five episodes,
The series was created by Robert Rodat, who also wrote five episodes.
- 5/17/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock has revealed the first photos from Roland Emmerich’s epic drama series Those About to Die, set in ancient Rome. Emmerich directs the series and serves as executive producer.
Those About to Die stars two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins and a cast that includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim. All ten episodes of the series will launch on July 18.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. It explores a side of ancient Rome never before told—the dirty business of entertaining the masses and giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport.
The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
“I have always been fascinated by the history of the Roman Empire.
Those About to Die stars two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins and a cast that includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim. All ten episodes of the series will launch on July 18.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. It explores a side of ancient Rome never before told—the dirty business of entertaining the masses and giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport.
The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
“I have always been fascinated by the history of the Roman Empire.
- 5/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock revealed the teaser for Those About to Die during WWE WrestleMania Xl and announced a July 18 premiere date. Roland Emmerich directs the series and serves as executive producer.
Those About to Die stars two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins alongside a cast that includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport.
The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
All ten episodes of Those About to Die launch July 18, just in time for viewers to also watch the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Those About to Die stars two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins alongside a cast that includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport.
The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
All ten episodes of Those About to Die launch July 18, just in time for viewers to also watch the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- 4/8/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Peacock has set the premiere date and released the first trailer for gladiator epic Those About To Die, starring Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins. All ten episodes of the series will drop Thursday, July 18 on the streamer.
Written by Robert Rodat, based on Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction classic of the same name, the series stars Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The epic drama is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
The ensemble cast also includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones,...
Written by Robert Rodat, based on Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction classic of the same name, the series stars Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The epic drama is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
The ensemble cast also includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Roland Emmerich is heading to next month’s Mipcom Cannes to present first-look footage from upcoming Gladiator epic Those About to Die.
AGC Studios and High End Productions will host an invite-only presentation on the first afternoon of the mid-October market, showcasing the footage along with a Q&a with the Godzilla auteur.
The $150M Anthony Hopkins-starring series will launch on Peacock in the U.S. later next year but AGC boss Stuart Ford recently told Deadline the producers eschewed a “worldwide streamer type deal” when putting together the financial package. Prime Video has bought the show in a wealth of European nations and the free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window are still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe, according to Constantin Film in August. Principal photography is nearly complete at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios and the show, which falls outside of SAG-AFTRA strike restrictions,...
AGC Studios and High End Productions will host an invite-only presentation on the first afternoon of the mid-October market, showcasing the footage along with a Q&a with the Godzilla auteur.
The $150M Anthony Hopkins-starring series will launch on Peacock in the U.S. later next year but AGC boss Stuart Ford recently told Deadline the producers eschewed a “worldwide streamer type deal” when putting together the financial package. Prime Video has bought the show in a wealth of European nations and the free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window are still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe, according to Constantin Film in August. Principal photography is nearly complete at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios and the show, which falls outside of SAG-AFTRA strike restrictions,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Roland Emmerich’s gladiator drama “Those About to Die,” which Prime Video has acquired exclusive streaming rights for in several European territories, is an ambitious project creatively, but it also breaks new ground in business terms.
With a budget north of $150 million for a 10-episode first season, it is the most expensive independently produced European series ever. For Emmerich, the German filmmaker best known for blockbuster movies such as “Independence Day,” the show is a new departure as well as it is his first foray into television. He is directing the show, alongside Marco Kreuzpaintner, and is also an executive producer.
The project was initiated by Emmerich’s Centropolis, Harald Kloser’s Street Entertainment and Gianni Nunnari’s Hollywood Gang, along with Bob Rodat, the screenwriter behind films like “Saving Private Ryan” and “The Patriot.” It is inspired by the nonfiction book of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix,...
With a budget north of $150 million for a 10-episode first season, it is the most expensive independently produced European series ever. For Emmerich, the German filmmaker best known for blockbuster movies such as “Independence Day,” the show is a new departure as well as it is his first foray into television. He is directing the show, alongside Marco Kreuzpaintner, and is also an executive producer.
The project was initiated by Emmerich’s Centropolis, Harald Kloser’s Street Entertainment and Gianni Nunnari’s Hollywood Gang, along with Bob Rodat, the screenwriter behind films like “Saving Private Ryan” and “The Patriot.” It is inspired by the nonfiction book of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Prime has given Roland Emmerich’s Those About To Die the thumbs up, taking rights to the upcoming gladiator action series across most of Europe. Anthony Hopkins stars as Roman emperor Vespasian in the 10-part series, inspired by the nonfiction book of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix.
Amazon picked up exclusive rights to Those About To Die for its services in the five largest territories in Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain) as well as in Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Amazon will have exclusive rights for the show in those territories, with free-tv rights negotiated separately. Servus TV has secured the free TV window for Austria for the show, which will go out on Peacock in the U.S.. NBCUniversal’s streaming platform gave a straight-to-series order for the show.
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan...
Amazon picked up exclusive rights to Those About To Die for its services in the five largest territories in Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain) as well as in Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Amazon will have exclusive rights for the show in those territories, with free-tv rights negotiated separately. Servus TV has secured the free TV window for Austria for the show, which will go out on Peacock in the U.S.. NBCUniversal’s streaming platform gave a straight-to-series order for the show.
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan...
- 8/2/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Roland Emmerich’s upcoming gladiator series Those About to Die has been picked up by Prime Video across Europe.
High End Productions, a Jv forged by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film, struck the deal for the show produced by Centropolis, Hollywood Gang and Street Entertainment.
When it becomes available on Prime in Europe, the show will become a rare example of a Peacock series that can be watched on a different streamer in other territories. Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Belgium have all picked up the rights. The free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window on Prime Video are currently still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe, according to Constantin Film.
The Peacock original stars Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The Roman population—bored, restless, and increasingly...
High End Productions, a Jv forged by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film, struck the deal for the show produced by Centropolis, Hollywood Gang and Street Entertainment.
When it becomes available on Prime in Europe, the show will become a rare example of a Peacock series that can be watched on a different streamer in other territories. Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Belgium have all picked up the rights. The free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window on Prime Video are currently still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe, according to Constantin Film.
The Peacock original stars Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The Roman population—bored, restless, and increasingly...
- 8/2/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video has acquired the Ancient Rome gladiator drama series “Those About to Die” in multiple European territories. The show is directed by “Independence Day” helmer Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner.
The 10-episode first season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg and Belgium. As previously reported, streaming platform Peacock has secured the U.S. rights.
European rights are being handled by High End Productions, the joint venture set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film. AGC Studios holds rights for the rest of the world.
Servus TV has taken the free TV window for Austria. The free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window on Prime Video are still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe. Further presales will be announced at a later date.
The show stars Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian,...
The 10-episode first season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg and Belgium. As previously reported, streaming platform Peacock has secured the U.S. rights.
European rights are being handled by High End Productions, the joint venture set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film. AGC Studios holds rights for the rest of the world.
Servus TV has taken the free TV window for Austria. The free TV rights outside the exclusive distribution window on Prime Video are still being negotiated with various licensees across Europe. Further presales will be announced at a later date.
The show stars Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Roland Emmerich’s large-scale gladiator series “Those About to Die,” starring Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian, has started shooting at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios.
Several new cast members have been announced, including “Game of Thrones” alumn Iwan Rheon.
Rheon, who in “Thrones” played the villainous Ramsay Bolton – and can currently be seen in Emmerich-produced film “The Magic Flute” – will replace Lorenzo Richelmy who has exited the Peacock show due to scheduling conflicts.
Also joining the “Those About to Die” cast are Liraz Charhi (“Tehran”) who will play Berenice, Queen of the conquered Judeans; and Rupert Penry-Jones (“The Batman”) as retired general Marsus who aspires to succeed Vespasian on the imperial throne (they are pictured above).
Other new cast additions to the swords and sandals series shot at Cinecittà are Johannes Haukur Johannesson (“Vikings”) as Norse gladiator Viggo; Eneko Sagardoy (“Elite”) as talented chariot driver Andria; Pepe Barroso (“45 rpm”) as Fonsoa...
Several new cast members have been announced, including “Game of Thrones” alumn Iwan Rheon.
Rheon, who in “Thrones” played the villainous Ramsay Bolton – and can currently be seen in Emmerich-produced film “The Magic Flute” – will replace Lorenzo Richelmy who has exited the Peacock show due to scheduling conflicts.
Also joining the “Those About to Die” cast are Liraz Charhi (“Tehran”) who will play Berenice, Queen of the conquered Judeans; and Rupert Penry-Jones (“The Batman”) as retired general Marsus who aspires to succeed Vespasian on the imperial throne (they are pictured above).
Other new cast additions to the swords and sandals series shot at Cinecittà are Johannes Haukur Johannesson (“Vikings”) as Norse gladiator Viggo; Eneko Sagardoy (“Elite”) as talented chariot driver Andria; Pepe Barroso (“45 rpm”) as Fonsoa...
- 3/21/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon is one of nine joining the cast of Peacock’s epic gladiator drama Those About to Die, as principal photography on the Roland Emmerich show kicked off at Rome’s historic Cinecittà Studios.
Rheon, best known as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, has has been cast as ambitious crime boss Tenax and will replace Lorenzo Richelmy, who dropped out over scheduling conflicts. Rheon is appearing in The Magic Flute and has appeared in the BAFTA-winner Misfits and Netflix’s The Dirt.
Related: 2023 Peacock Series & Pilot Orders
Also joining the cast are Liraz Charhi, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Eneko Sagardoy, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Kyshan Wilson and Alicia Edogamhe.
Inspired by Daniel Mannix’s nonfiction book, Those About to Die is billed as an epic drama set in the complex and corrupt world of ancient Rome’s spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. AGC Television is the studio,...
Rheon, best known as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, has has been cast as ambitious crime boss Tenax and will replace Lorenzo Richelmy, who dropped out over scheduling conflicts. Rheon is appearing in The Magic Flute and has appeared in the BAFTA-winner Misfits and Netflix’s The Dirt.
Related: 2023 Peacock Series & Pilot Orders
Also joining the cast are Liraz Charhi, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Eneko Sagardoy, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Kyshan Wilson and Alicia Edogamhe.
Inspired by Daniel Mannix’s nonfiction book, Those About to Die is billed as an epic drama set in the complex and corrupt world of ancient Rome’s spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. AGC Television is the studio,...
- 3/20/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Roland Emmerich has given the thumbs up for further cast members of his hotly-anticipated Roman gladiators TV series Those About to Die.
AGC Studios and High End Productions, which are producing Those About To Die for Peacock, announced Thursday that Lorenzo Richelmy, Tom Hughes, Sara Martins, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas and Moe Hashim will join Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins in the new swords-and-sandals series, based on the book of the same name by Daniel Mannix.
German director Marco Kreuzpaintner (Sommer Storm, Beat) has also joined Those About To Die and will direct several episodes of the series alongside Emmerich, from scripts written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan, The Patriot).
Richelmy, best known for his titular performance in Netflix’s Marco Polo, will play Tenax, an ambitious crime boss working his way up in the complex and corrupt world of ancient Rome, with its spectacle-driven gladiatorial competitions.
AGC Studios and High End Productions, which are producing Those About To Die for Peacock, announced Thursday that Lorenzo Richelmy, Tom Hughes, Sara Martins, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas and Moe Hashim will join Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins in the new swords-and-sandals series, based on the book of the same name by Daniel Mannix.
German director Marco Kreuzpaintner (Sommer Storm, Beat) has also joined Those About To Die and will direct several episodes of the series alongside Emmerich, from scripts written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan, The Patriot).
Richelmy, best known for his titular performance in Netflix’s Marco Polo, will play Tenax, an ambitious crime boss working his way up in the complex and corrupt world of ancient Rome, with its spectacle-driven gladiatorial competitions.
- 2/9/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peacock’s upcoming gladiator drama Those About to Die has added seven names to its cast, with Marco Kreuzpaintner (Beat) now signed up as co-director and exec producer.
Lorenzo Richelmy, Tom Hughes, Sara Martins, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas and Moe Hashim will join Anthony Hopkins in the AGC Television series, which Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) will co-direct with Kreuzpaintner. Robert Rodat is the writer.
The ambitious series, which is inspired by Daniel Mannix’s eponymous nonfiction book, is set in the complex and corrupt world of ancient Rome’s spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition and features an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire.
Oscar winner Hopkins was last month cast as Vespasian, Roman Emperor and head of the Flavian bloodline.
Hughes (The English, Dancing on the Edge) will play Titus Flavianus, the elder son and of Vespasian and apparent heir to the Imperial throne, and Macari (Sex Education,...
Lorenzo Richelmy, Tom Hughes, Sara Martins, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas and Moe Hashim will join Anthony Hopkins in the AGC Television series, which Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) will co-direct with Kreuzpaintner. Robert Rodat is the writer.
The ambitious series, which is inspired by Daniel Mannix’s eponymous nonfiction book, is set in the complex and corrupt world of ancient Rome’s spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition and features an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire.
Oscar winner Hopkins was last month cast as Vespasian, Roman Emperor and head of the Flavian bloodline.
Hughes (The English, Dancing on the Edge) will play Titus Flavianus, the elder son and of Vespasian and apparent heir to the Imperial throne, and Macari (Sex Education,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Anthony Hopkins Joins the Cast of Roland Emmerich's Gladiator Series for Peacock, Those About to Die
Peacock has scored some serious talent for its upcoming gladiator series, For Those About to Die.
Two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins has joined the epic historical series in the pivotal role of Emperor Vespasian, it was announced today by the show’s studio AGC Television via Chairman and CEO Stuart Ford.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the complex and corrupt world of spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition.
The series introduces an ensemble of diverse characters from all parts of Roman society who collide at the intersection of sports, politics and dynasties of the ancient world.
Hopkins, the first major cast member announced for the project, plays Vespasian, the Emperor of Rome and head of the Flavian bloodline.
He is battle-tested, a rural upstart who claimed his throne after victory in a bloody ten-year civil war.
He is aging and is despised by the Patricians jockeying for...
Two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins has joined the epic historical series in the pivotal role of Emperor Vespasian, it was announced today by the show’s studio AGC Television via Chairman and CEO Stuart Ford.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the complex and corrupt world of spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition.
The series introduces an ensemble of diverse characters from all parts of Roman society who collide at the intersection of sports, politics and dynasties of the ancient world.
Hopkins, the first major cast member announced for the project, plays Vespasian, the Emperor of Rome and head of the Flavian bloodline.
He is battle-tested, a rural upstart who claimed his throne after victory in a bloody ten-year civil war.
He is aging and is despised by the Patricians jockeying for...
- 1/18/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Anthony Hopkins has boarded Roland Emmerich’s gladiator series “Those About to Die.” The Oscar winner will play Emperor Vespasian in the Peacock drama, which is being produced by AGC Television and is written by Oscar-nominated “Saving Private Ryan” writer Robert Rodat.
Peacock handed a straight-to-series order for “Those About to Die” last summer. Set in the “complex and corrupt” world of gladiatorial competition, the show follows an ensemble of characters from all parts of Roman society who collide in the arena.
Hopkins is the first major cast member announced for the project. He will play Vespasian, a Roman emperor and rural upstart who claimed his throne after victory in a bloody ten-year civil war. An official synopsis describes the ageing Vespasian as “despised by the Patricians jockeying for position in the Empire and looking to supplant his heirs to the throne the first chance they get.”
In addition to directing,...
Peacock handed a straight-to-series order for “Those About to Die” last summer. Set in the “complex and corrupt” world of gladiatorial competition, the show follows an ensemble of characters from all parts of Roman society who collide in the arena.
Hopkins is the first major cast member announced for the project. He will play Vespasian, a Roman emperor and rural upstart who claimed his throne after victory in a bloody ten-year civil war. An official synopsis describes the ageing Vespasian as “despised by the Patricians jockeying for position in the Empire and looking to supplant his heirs to the throne the first chance they get.”
In addition to directing,...
- 1/18/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock will air series in the US. High End Productions holds European rights, AGC controls remainder of the world.
Anthony Hopkins has joined Roland Emmerich’s gladiator series Those About To Die for AGC Television.
Hopkins, who currently stars in Armageddon Time, will portray what is described as the “pivotal role” of the pivotal role of Emperor Vespasian in the epic drama that will air on Peacock in the US.
Production is scheduled to commence at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios in March. Robert Rodat, whose credits include Saving Private Ryan and The Patriot, wrote the screenplay to the series which takes place in the complex,...
Anthony Hopkins has joined Roland Emmerich’s gladiator series Those About To Die for AGC Television.
Hopkins, who currently stars in Armageddon Time, will portray what is described as the “pivotal role” of the pivotal role of Emperor Vespasian in the epic drama that will air on Peacock in the US.
Production is scheduled to commence at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios in March. Robert Rodat, whose credits include Saving Private Ryan and The Patriot, wrote the screenplay to the series which takes place in the complex,...
- 1/18/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Multiple Academy Award-winner Anthony Hopkins has signed on to star in “Those About to Die,” director Roland Emmerich’s upcoming historical drama about gladiators in the early Roman Empire, the show’s studio, AGC Television, announced Wednesday.
Hopkins, the first major cast member announced for the project, will portray Roman Emperor Vespasian, best known to modern people as the ruler ultimately responsible for the brutal defeat of the Judean revolt of 66-73 C.E., and whose public works projects included the Colosseum of Rome. He reigned from 69-79 C.E., giving us some idea of when the series takes place.
Inspired by the best-selling 1958 book of the same name by Daniel Mannix — which also inspired Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film “Gladiator” — “Those About to Die” depicts the spectacle, violence and deeply corrupt world of gladiatorial sports during the Roman Empire. Per the official description, “the series introduces an ensemble of...
Hopkins, the first major cast member announced for the project, will portray Roman Emperor Vespasian, best known to modern people as the ruler ultimately responsible for the brutal defeat of the Judean revolt of 66-73 C.E., and whose public works projects included the Colosseum of Rome. He reigned from 69-79 C.E., giving us some idea of when the series takes place.
Inspired by the best-selling 1958 book of the same name by Daniel Mannix — which also inspired Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film “Gladiator” — “Those About to Die” depicts the spectacle, violence and deeply corrupt world of gladiatorial sports during the Roman Empire. Per the official description, “the series introduces an ensemble of...
- 1/18/2023
- by Joshua Vinson
- The Wrap
Two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins has signed on to star in Those About to Die, the upcoming Roman gladiator series from Independence Day director Roland Emmerich.
Hopkins is the first actor to be cast in Those About to Die, which has been given a straight-to-series order by Comcast-owned NBCUniversal’s streaming platform Peacock. Emmerich, best known for his sci-fi disaster epics, such as Independence Day, will direct and executive produce the series based on Daniel Mannix’s book of the same name.
The show is described as an epic historical drama set within the “complex and corrupt world of spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition” in ancient Rome featuring “an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.”
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan, The Patriot) is the series showrunner.
Hopkins will play Roman Emperor Vespasian in the show...
Hopkins is the first actor to be cast in Those About to Die, which has been given a straight-to-series order by Comcast-owned NBCUniversal’s streaming platform Peacock. Emmerich, best known for his sci-fi disaster epics, such as Independence Day, will direct and executive produce the series based on Daniel Mannix’s book of the same name.
The show is described as an epic historical drama set within the “complex and corrupt world of spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition” in ancient Rome featuring “an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.”
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan, The Patriot) is the series showrunner.
Hopkins will play Roman Emperor Vespasian in the show...
- 1/18/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Anthony Hopkins is stepping into the gladiatorial arena with his latest role.
The two-time Oscar winner has joined Those About To Die, the epic period drama from Roland Emmerich for Peacock. Hopkins, who won Oscars for The Father and Silence of the Lambs, will play Emperor Vespasian in the drama, which scored a straight-to-series order last summer.
Production will begin at Cinecitta Studios in Rome in March.
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The series, which is inspired by Daniel Mannix’s eponymous nonfiction book, is a large-scale drama set within the spectacular,...
The two-time Oscar winner has joined Those About To Die, the epic period drama from Roland Emmerich for Peacock. Hopkins, who won Oscars for The Father and Silence of the Lambs, will play Emperor Vespasian in the drama, which scored a straight-to-series order last summer.
Production will begin at Cinecitta Studios in Rome in March.
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The series, which is inspired by Daniel Mannix’s eponymous nonfiction book, is a large-scale drama set within the spectacular,...
- 1/18/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Production start lined up for first quarter 2023 at Cinecittà studios in Rome.
Peacock and AGC Television have struck a straight-to-series US deal for Roland Emmerich’s upcoming Ancient Rome gladiatorial epic Those About To Die.
High End Productions, the company set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film to produce premium European fiction series for the international market, has acquired rights in Europe and will co-finance the show with Peacock.
Screen was the first to report in Cannes on an upcoming AGC-Emmerich collaboration and understands the budget is around 140m. A production start is earmarked for the first...
Peacock and AGC Television have struck a straight-to-series US deal for Roland Emmerich’s upcoming Ancient Rome gladiatorial epic Those About To Die.
High End Productions, the company set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film to produce premium European fiction series for the international market, has acquired rights in Europe and will co-finance the show with Peacock.
Screen was the first to report in Cannes on an upcoming AGC-Emmerich collaboration and understands the budget is around 140m. A production start is earmarked for the first...
- 7/27/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to a gladiator drama series based on Daniel Mannix’s nonfiction book “Those About to Die.”
Robert Rodat, the screenwriter behind films like “Saving Private Ryan” and “The Patriot,” will write and executive produce. Roland Emmerich is onboard to direct and executive produce. Emmerich is no stranger to large-scale productions of this nature, having previously helmed films like “Independence Day” and “Moonfall.” This will be the first time Emmerich has directed for television.
“Those About to Die” is described as a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex, and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome. The series introduces an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics, and business intersect and collide.
High End Productions, the company set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film to produce premium European fiction series for the international market,...
Robert Rodat, the screenwriter behind films like “Saving Private Ryan” and “The Patriot,” will write and executive produce. Roland Emmerich is onboard to direct and executive produce. Emmerich is no stranger to large-scale productions of this nature, having previously helmed films like “Independence Day” and “Moonfall.” This will be the first time Emmerich has directed for television.
“Those About to Die” is described as a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex, and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome. The series introduces an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics, and business intersect and collide.
High End Productions, the company set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film to produce premium European fiction series for the international market,...
- 7/26/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock has handed a straight-to-series order to a gladiator drama directed by Roland Emmerich.
The NBCU streamer has given the order to Those About to Die, inspired by Daniel Mannix’s eponymous nonfiction book.
The series is a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome. It introduces an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.
2022 Peacock Series & Pilot Orders
The series comes from AGC Television and will be co-financed by Europe’s High End Productions, the company set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film, which has distribution rights in Europe.
Deadline understands that the production budget is around 140M and that further production partners across Latin America, Middle East and Asia are expected to be added before the start of production in Italy in the first quarter...
The NBCU streamer has given the order to Those About to Die, inspired by Daniel Mannix’s eponymous nonfiction book.
The series is a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome. It introduces an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.
2022 Peacock Series & Pilot Orders
The series comes from AGC Television and will be co-financed by Europe’s High End Productions, the company set up by Herbert G. Kloiber and Constantin Film, which has distribution rights in Europe.
Deadline understands that the production budget is around 140M and that further production partners across Latin America, Middle East and Asia are expected to be added before the start of production in Italy in the first quarter...
- 7/26/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to “Those About to Die,” an ancient Rome gladiator-themed epic from director Roland Emmerich.
Emmerich will also be an executive producer on the project based on the book from author Daniel Mannix. The series is being adapted by Robert Rodat, who will also executive produce.
“Those About to Die” is described by the streamer as “a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in ancient Rome. The series introduces an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.”
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In his own statement, Emmerich said, “The powerful Roman Empire has always fascinated me, especially its enormous games which entertained the masses through spectacle at the monumental Colosseum. At its heart, this is...
Emmerich will also be an executive producer on the project based on the book from author Daniel Mannix. The series is being adapted by Robert Rodat, who will also executive produce.
“Those About to Die” is described by the streamer as “a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in ancient Rome. The series introduces an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.”
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In his own statement, Emmerich said, “The powerful Roman Empire has always fascinated me, especially its enormous games which entertained the masses through spectacle at the monumental Colosseum. At its heart, this is...
- 7/26/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
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Peacock announced a straight-to-series order Tuesday for a gladiator drama with Independence Day director Roland Emmerich.
Those About To Die is based on author Daniel Mannix’s book of the same title and the show is described as “a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome. The series introduces an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.”
Emmerich will direct and executive produce, while Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan) is the showrunner.
“The powerful Roman Empire has always fascinated me, especially its enormous games which entertained the masses through spectacle at the monumental Colosseum,” Emmerich says. “At its heart, this is a sports epic led by strong and diverse characters who explore paths to glory, falls from grace and a need to...
Peacock announced a straight-to-series order Tuesday for a gladiator drama with Independence Day director Roland Emmerich.
Those About To Die is based on author Daniel Mannix’s book of the same title and the show is described as “a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome. The series introduces an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.”
Emmerich will direct and executive produce, while Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan) is the showrunner.
“The powerful Roman Empire has always fascinated me, especially its enormous games which entertained the masses through spectacle at the monumental Colosseum,” Emmerich says. “At its heart, this is a sports epic led by strong and diverse characters who explore paths to glory, falls from grace and a need to...
- 7/26/2022
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Herbert G. Kloiber, former head of German distributor Tmg, is teaming with Constantin Film to launch High End Productions, based in Vienna.
The aim is for the new company to produce premium European fiction series for the international market under the guidance of MD Jonas Bauer.
Bauer most recently worked at Studiocanal, where he was Head of Acquisitions and Co-productions from 2012 until 2020. He had been executive producer for Tandem Productions since 2005 and (co)-produced and financed numerous projects there, such as Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth and Shadowplay.
Kloiber said: “After 50 years of entrepreneurial activity I decided to take a two-year break. But there are still some exciting projects waiting for first-class production. Both bestselling novels and great historical figures have always fascinated me personally. I would like to realise these with one of the world’s foremost media companies.”
Martin Moszkowicz, CEO, and Oliver Berben, Deputy CEO,...
The aim is for the new company to produce premium European fiction series for the international market under the guidance of MD Jonas Bauer.
Bauer most recently worked at Studiocanal, where he was Head of Acquisitions and Co-productions from 2012 until 2020. He had been executive producer for Tandem Productions since 2005 and (co)-produced and financed numerous projects there, such as Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth and Shadowplay.
Kloiber said: “After 50 years of entrepreneurial activity I decided to take a two-year break. But there are still some exciting projects waiting for first-class production. Both bestselling novels and great historical figures have always fascinated me personally. I would like to realise these with one of the world’s foremost media companies.”
Martin Moszkowicz, CEO, and Oliver Berben, Deputy CEO,...
- 7/5/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Herbert G. Kloiber, who was formerly the owner of German TV and film giant Tele München Group (now known as Leonine), and Constantin Film have set up Vienna-based production company High End Productions, which will produce premium European fiction series for the international market. Jonas Bauer has been appointed as managing director.
Bauer comes from Studiocanal, where he worked as head of acquisitions and co-productions from 2012 until 2020. He had been executive producer for Tandem Productions since 2005 and produced, coproduced and financed numerous projects there, such as Ken Follett’s “The Pillars of the Earth” and “Shadowplay.”
Kloiber began his career at German media company Kirch Group, and acquired Tele München Group in 1977, growing it into an independent media giant. In 2019 he sold the company to U.S. private equity giant Kkr, which renamed it Leonine.
Kloiber said: “After 50 years of entrepreneurial activity I decided to take a two-year break. But...
Bauer comes from Studiocanal, where he worked as head of acquisitions and co-productions from 2012 until 2020. He had been executive producer for Tandem Productions since 2005 and produced, coproduced and financed numerous projects there, such as Ken Follett’s “The Pillars of the Earth” and “Shadowplay.”
Kloiber began his career at German media company Kirch Group, and acquired Tele München Group in 1977, growing it into an independent media giant. In 2019 he sold the company to U.S. private equity giant Kkr, which renamed it Leonine.
Kloiber said: “After 50 years of entrepreneurial activity I decided to take a two-year break. But...
- 7/5/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Herbert G. Kloiber has been a fixture on international television scene since Gerald Ford was the U.S. president and Andy Gibb was the big new thing in pop music.
In 1977, Kloiber acquired a small Munich-based production company called Tele Munchen Group (Tmg) that specialized in German TV movies and recordings of classical music concerts. Over the following four decades, he built up Tmg, transforming it into one of Europe's biggest, and most vertically integrated, media empires, with stakes in TV channels, production companies and a film distribution business, alongside one of the world's largest independently-held rights ...
In 1977, Kloiber acquired a small Munich-based production company called Tele Munchen Group (Tmg) that specialized in German TV movies and recordings of classical music concerts. Over the following four decades, he built up Tmg, transforming it into one of Europe's biggest, and most vertically integrated, media empires, with stakes in TV channels, production companies and a film distribution business, alongside one of the world's largest independently-held rights ...
- 2/22/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
German film and TV powerhouse Tele München Gruppe (Tmg) has been bought by global investment firm Kkr, the companies announced today. The acquisition will see industry vet Fred Kogel appointed as CEO.
Tmg is one of Germany’s leading indie players with one of Europe’s largest film and TV libraries, its own production firms and stakes in TV channels Tele 5 and Rtl II. Two years ago it launched its own streaming service, Filmtastic.
The company is one of Germany’s most active film buyers, putting out movies through label Concord. Recent releases include Destroyer, Hunter Killer and The House That Jack Built. Their TV slate includes anticipated drama The Name Of The Rose, starring John Turturro and Rupert Everett.
Kkr says it now wants to “expand the independent market-leading platform of Tmg and to refocus the company in times of digital disruption…With the shift in consumer preferences towards premium,...
Tmg is one of Germany’s leading indie players with one of Europe’s largest film and TV libraries, its own production firms and stakes in TV channels Tele 5 and Rtl II. Two years ago it launched its own streaming service, Filmtastic.
The company is one of Germany’s most active film buyers, putting out movies through label Concord. Recent releases include Destroyer, Hunter Killer and The House That Jack Built. Their TV slate includes anticipated drama The Name Of The Rose, starring John Turturro and Rupert Everett.
Kkr says it now wants to “expand the independent market-leading platform of Tmg and to refocus the company in times of digital disruption…With the shift in consumer preferences towards premium,...
- 2/21/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Global investment firm Kkr has acquired Tele München Group, one of Germany’s largest television businesses.
The surprise deal was announced Thursday. New York-based global investor Kkr has holdings in multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy and real estate. Tele München Group, or Tmg, is active in both production and distribution; its projects include the highly anticipated drama series “The Name of the Rose,” starring John Turturro and Rupert Everett.
The financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close in April, were not disclosed. The sale marks a major shift on the TV landscape in Europe’s biggest economy.
Philipp Freise, head of Kkr’s European Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry team, said in a statement that the firm was “excited to partner with Tmg to create something new in the film and TV business: a platform that covers the entire value chain from film set to cinema and...
The surprise deal was announced Thursday. New York-based global investor Kkr has holdings in multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy and real estate. Tele München Group, or Tmg, is active in both production and distribution; its projects include the highly anticipated drama series “The Name of the Rose,” starring John Turturro and Rupert Everett.
The financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close in April, were not disclosed. The sale marks a major shift on the TV landscape in Europe’s biggest economy.
Philipp Freise, head of Kkr’s European Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry team, said in a statement that the firm was “excited to partner with Tmg to create something new in the film and TV business: a platform that covers the entire value chain from film set to cinema and...
- 2/21/2019
- by Henry Chu
- Variety Film + TV
In an announcement that will send shockwaves across the European media industry, private equity group Kkr said Thursday it has acquired Herbert G. Kloiber's Tele Munchen Group (Tmg), one of Germany's and Europe's leading independent media companies.
Fred Kogel, a German industry veteran, will take over as CEO of Tele Munchen Group. The company is currently run by president Herbert G. Kloiber and his son, managing director Herbert L. Kloiber. The younger Kloiber will continue to serve as managing director of all core business units of Tmg.
Kkr said it hoped to expand Tmg to become a ...
Fred Kogel, a German industry veteran, will take over as CEO of Tele Munchen Group. The company is currently run by president Herbert G. Kloiber and his son, managing director Herbert L. Kloiber. The younger Kloiber will continue to serve as managing director of all core business units of Tmg.
Kkr said it hoped to expand Tmg to become a ...
- 2/21/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In an announcement that will send shockwaves across the European media industry, private equity group Kkr said Thursday it has acquired Herbert G. Kloiber's Tele Munchen Group (Tmg), one of Germany's and Europe's leading independent media companies.
Fred Kogel, a German industry veteran, will take over as CEO of Tele Munchen Group. The company is currently run by president Herbert G. Kloiber and his son, managing director Herbert L. Kloiber. The younger Kloiber will continue to serve as managing director of all core business units of Tmg.
Kkr said it hoped to expand Tmg to become a ...
Fred Kogel, a German industry veteran, will take over as CEO of Tele Munchen Group. The company is currently run by president Herbert G. Kloiber and his son, managing director Herbert L. Kloiber. The younger Kloiber will continue to serve as managing director of all core business units of Tmg.
Kkr said it hoped to expand Tmg to become a ...
- 2/21/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Oscar Wilde drama gets European premiere in Berlin on Saturday.
Sony Pictures Classics (Spc) has acquired all North American and Latin American rights to Rupert Everett’s The Happy Prince ahead of Saturday’s European premiere in Berlin as a Special Gala.
Everett’s feature directorial debut premiered in Sundance last month and the multi-hyphenate garnered strong reviews for his portrayal of the 19th century Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde.
The Happy Prince focuses on the literary giant’s final three years from 1897-1900.
Sequestered to a French seaside resort with the company of two loyal friends played by Edwin Thomas and Colin Firth, a restless Wilde travels across Europe under assumed names, unsure whether to reunite with his wife (Emily Watson), or his former lover Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas (Colin Morgan).
“I am absolutely thrilled, particularly because Michael [Barker] and Tom [Bernard] distributed my first film Another Country,” Everett said.
Sébastien Delloye, Philipp Kreuzer and [link...
Sony Pictures Classics (Spc) has acquired all North American and Latin American rights to Rupert Everett’s The Happy Prince ahead of Saturday’s European premiere in Berlin as a Special Gala.
Everett’s feature directorial debut premiered in Sundance last month and the multi-hyphenate garnered strong reviews for his portrayal of the 19th century Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde.
The Happy Prince focuses on the literary giant’s final three years from 1897-1900.
Sequestered to a French seaside resort with the company of two loyal friends played by Edwin Thomas and Colin Firth, a restless Wilde travels across Europe under assumed names, unsure whether to reunite with his wife (Emily Watson), or his former lover Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas (Colin Morgan).
“I am absolutely thrilled, particularly because Michael [Barker] and Tom [Bernard] distributed my first film Another Country,” Everett said.
Sébastien Delloye, Philipp Kreuzer and [link...
- 2/16/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
German mini-major Tele-Munchen has completed its takeover of German indie production group Odeon Film and has fully consolidated the company under the Tele-Munchen umbrella.
Tele-Munchen now has a 85.23 percent share in Odeon Film following its buyout offer to Odeon shareholders last year. Odeon has produced almost 50 feature films and close to 80 German TV series, including the critically acclaimed Turkish for Beginners and Kdd.
“The business of Odeon Film has been developing very positively already for the last six years when we first acquired shares,” said Tele-Munchen founder Herbert G. Kloiber in a statement commenting on the buyout....
Tele-Munchen now has a 85.23 percent share in Odeon Film following its buyout offer to Odeon shareholders last year. Odeon has produced almost 50 feature films and close to 80 German TV series, including the critically acclaimed Turkish for Beginners and Kdd.
“The business of Odeon Film has been developing very positively already for the last six years when we first acquired shares,” said Tele-Munchen founder Herbert G. Kloiber in a statement commenting on the buyout....
- 1/18/2017
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Company signs new deals with Tele München Group, Viva and Imagem.
Relativity International, at Berlin’s European Film Market (Efm) selling the Gerard Butler thriller Hunter-Killer, has updated key relationships in its global distribution network.
The company has signed a new output deal with Tele München Group for Relativity Studios productions in Germany and Austria.
A new partnership in the Philippines will see Viva distribute both Relativity Studios films and third-party titles overseen by Relativity International.
Meanwhile, Relativity International president Camela Galano and Imagem have extended the Latin American deal covering Relativity Studios titles and third-party fare on the Relativity International slate.
“Relativity International continues to expand its ability to bring both Relativity Studios’ films and our partners’ films to audiences around the world,” said Galano.
“Tmg, Imagem and Viva are all leaders in their respective territories and we are proud to be working with them.”
Tele Muenchen Group owner and CEO Herbert Kloiber added: “I am delighted...
Relativity International, at Berlin’s European Film Market (Efm) selling the Gerard Butler thriller Hunter-Killer, has updated key relationships in its global distribution network.
The company has signed a new output deal with Tele München Group for Relativity Studios productions in Germany and Austria.
A new partnership in the Philippines will see Viva distribute both Relativity Studios films and third-party titles overseen by Relativity International.
Meanwhile, Relativity International president Camela Galano and Imagem have extended the Latin American deal covering Relativity Studios titles and third-party fare on the Relativity International slate.
“Relativity International continues to expand its ability to bring both Relativity Studios’ films and our partners’ films to audiences around the world,” said Galano.
“Tmg, Imagem and Viva are all leaders in their respective territories and we are proud to be working with them.”
Tele Muenchen Group owner and CEO Herbert Kloiber added: “I am delighted...
- 2/8/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Christian Gisy to step down after more than seven years at exhibitor.
Christian Gisy, managing director of Vue-owned CinemaxX Holdings, is to step down and leave the group on August 31.
CinemaxX operates 33 cinemas with 285 screens in Germany and Denmark.
Gisy, who joined the exhibitor in November 2006, said he felt it was “he right time for me to move onto something new”.
Vue International has already begun the search for a new MD. Christoph Ahmadi, the other MD and chief sales and marketing officer of CinemaxX, will assume overall responsibility for the company in the interim.
After joining in 2006, Gisy helped guide and transform CinemaxX through some difficult trading years up to 2010 and played a pivotal role in the discussions between CinemaxX and Vue when the business was acquired by the Vue Group in July 2012.
Gisy has since helped to integrate the German and Denmark businesses into the Vue Group.
He said: “I was brought into CinemaxX by [link...
Christian Gisy, managing director of Vue-owned CinemaxX Holdings, is to step down and leave the group on August 31.
CinemaxX operates 33 cinemas with 285 screens in Germany and Denmark.
Gisy, who joined the exhibitor in November 2006, said he felt it was “he right time for me to move onto something new”.
Vue International has already begun the search for a new MD. Christoph Ahmadi, the other MD and chief sales and marketing officer of CinemaxX, will assume overall responsibility for the company in the interim.
After joining in 2006, Gisy helped guide and transform CinemaxX through some difficult trading years up to 2010 and played a pivotal role in the discussions between CinemaxX and Vue when the business was acquired by the Vue Group in July 2012.
Gisy has since helped to integrate the German and Denmark businesses into the Vue Group.
He said: “I was brought into CinemaxX by [link...
- 8/8/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Herbert Kloiber's Tele Munchen Group has secured all German-speaking rights to Olympus, the new mythological drama series from the team behind Alice and Neverland. Syfy just put in a 13-episode first season order for Olympus, with production set to start this summer in Vancouver and London. Syfy Orders 'Olympus' Mythological Drama Series (Exclusive) The deal between Tmg and produder Great Point Media gives the German group all rights in German-speaking Europe for the first and all subsequent seasons of Olympus. Olympus centers on how a few brave men and women banished the gods to the realm of
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- 4/8/2014
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Output deal covers distribution of Summit label films in Germany and Austria.
Lionsgate has secured an expanded multi-year output agreement with Tele München Group (Tmg) covering the distribution of its Summit label films in Germany and Austria in all media.
The expanded agreement was negotiated in Berlin and closed ahead of the release of Summit’s action adventure film Divergent in Germany and Austria on April 10.
The renewed deal will include other tentpole titles such as The Last Witch Hunter, starring Vin Diesel; Gods of Egypt, director Alex Proyas’ epic re-envisioning of mythical ancient Egypt; as well as the sequel to last year’s Now You See Me, which grossed more than $350m at the worldwide box office.
“Having been an early investor in Lionsgate when Jon Feltheimer and Michael Burns re-launched the company in 1999, I am pleased that our strong and long-standing relationships with both Summit and Lionsgate have now come full circle,” said Tmg Chairman...
Lionsgate has secured an expanded multi-year output agreement with Tele München Group (Tmg) covering the distribution of its Summit label films in Germany and Austria in all media.
The expanded agreement was negotiated in Berlin and closed ahead of the release of Summit’s action adventure film Divergent in Germany and Austria on April 10.
The renewed deal will include other tentpole titles such as The Last Witch Hunter, starring Vin Diesel; Gods of Egypt, director Alex Proyas’ epic re-envisioning of mythical ancient Egypt; as well as the sequel to last year’s Now You See Me, which grossed more than $350m at the worldwide box office.
“Having been an early investor in Lionsgate when Jon Feltheimer and Michael Burns re-launched the company in 1999, I am pleased that our strong and long-standing relationships with both Summit and Lionsgate have now come full circle,” said Tmg Chairman...
- 4/3/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate has extended its multi-year output deal for Summit Entertainment titles with Herbert Kloiber's Tele Munchen Group. Under the expanded agreement, which Lionsgate and Tmg negotiated at the European Film Market in Berlin in February, Tmg will continue to take all rights for Summit titles in Germany and Austria. Photos: 'Divergent' Photos: 10 Stills From the Dystopian Sci-Fi Film The deal will cover upcoming Summit titles including Vin Diesel vehicle The Last Witch Hunter, Alex Proyas' period epic Gods of Egypt and the sequel to last year's sleeper hit Now You See Me. Tmg released Summit's Twilight Saga
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- 4/3/2014
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sydney – Miptv will honor four top international TV executives next month. They will be presented with the Medaille d’Honneur (Medal of Honor) at the TV market in Cannes on April 9. The awards were created last year to mark the 50th anniversary of Miptv, the global market and conference for television broadcasters, producers, executives and talent. They honor individuals who have made a lasting contribution to the international television industry. This year's honorees are Marion Edwards, president of International Television, 20th Century Fox Television Distribution, USA; Herbert G. Kloiber, chairman and owner of Tele Munchen Group, Germany; Konstantin Ernst,
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- 3/24/2014
- by Pip Bulbeck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Berlin – Shareholders of German multiplex group CinemaxX Ag have approved a so-called "squeeze-out," which will allow British exhibitor Vue to buy up the remaining CinemaxX stock it does not already own and take 100 percent control of the company. Vue last year paid close to $200 million (€147 million) to acquire the 84.6 percent stake in CinemaxX held by Herbert Kloiber’s Tele Munchen Group. Since then, the British group has been buying up minority stakes and currently holds just under 97.5 percent of Cinemaxx. Shortly after the Kloiber deal, Vue applied to a German
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- 9/2/2013
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
French film giant StudioCanal has picked up rights for France, the U.K. and Australia to the upcoming adaptation of the international bestseller The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, from Swedish writer Jonas Jonasson. The comic feature, which Disney Nordic is bowing across Scandinavia Dec. 25, has already pre-sold to Herbert Kloiber's Tele München for Germany and Austria and to Wild Bunch for Benelux territories. Story: Cannes: Official Selection Packed With Potential Awards Season Contenders StudioCanal has also come on board to handle remaining international sales for the project and will be shopping the
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- 5/6/2013
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Walking Dead’s Glen Mazzara and Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz will be speaking at Natpe, association president Rod Perth said today. The two producers will be part of the conference’s Storytellers That Shape Pop Culture series. Other speakers announced for the January 28-30 conference at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach include Electus chairman Ben Silverman, Larry King, Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises’ president John Sykes and Frasier executive producer/creator Peter Casey. Shine America president Eden Gaha, MundoFox president Emilliano Saccone and Tele Muchen Group chairman Herbert G. Kloiber, who is Napte 2013 Brandon Tartikoff Legacy winner, will also be among the speakers. Mark Cuban had previously been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2013 conference, which marks Natpe’s 50th anniversary. Modern Family co-creator Steve Levitan, Cops executive producer John Langley and Bet CEO Debra Lee will receive the 10th annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award. Perth also...
- 12/12/2012
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
This story first appeared in the Oct. 26 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. More than a decade after his death, Brandon Tartikoff remains one of TV's most influential programmers, credited with lifting NBC from third place to first with such 1980s series as Hill Street Blues, The Cosby Show and Cheers. At the suggestion of another industry luminary, George Lucas, Tartikoff's widow, Lilly, has donated his personal files to USC, with a dedication ceremony set for Oct. 18. Story: Tele München Gruppe’s Herbert Kloiber Named As Fourth Brandon Tartikoff Award Honoree for 2013 Included in the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy
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- 10/17/2012
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 10th Annual Tartikoff Awards have added Herbert Kloiber, Chairman of Tele München Gruppe, as the fourth honoree when the awards are presented January 29th during the 2013 Natpe Market & Conference. He joins three previously announced honorees -- reality television producer John Langley, Bet Networks Chairman and CEO Debra Lee and “Modern Family” creator and executive producer Steven Levitan. Story: Herbert L. Kloiber, Son of Bavarian Mogul, Takes Number 2 Job at Tele-Munchen Group Kloiber has built his company based in Germany over the past 40 years into a major media company with one of the largest television and
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- 10/8/2012
- by Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cologne, Germany - Herbert L. Kloiber, the son of German media mogul Herbert G. Kloiber, has replaced Dirk Schweitzer as managing director of Tele-Munchen Group (Tmg) Schweizer, who joined Tmg two years ago from German broadcaster Rtl, is leaving the company for personal reasons. He will be returning to Cologne, where his family lives. The move positions the younger Kloiber to eventually succeed his father, who turns 65 this year. "Regrettably I am losing Dr. Dirk Schweitzer after only 2 years of successful collaboration to his home town of Cologne," Tmg head Herbert G. Kloiber said in a statement.
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- 10/1/2012
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cologne, Germany - The final entry in the Twilight saga and Channing Tatum's male stripper film Magic Mike are among the highlights of a new deal signed between News Corp.'s German pay TV operation Sky Deutschland and Herbert Kloiber's rights group Tele Munchen. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 is the biggest title in the major package deal inked Wednesday, which gives Sky exclusive German pay TV rights for the finale of the Twilight franchise. But other major titles include Walter Salles' On the Road adaptation starring Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund and Twilight's Kristen Stewart; the Robert Redford-directed
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- 8/22/2012
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cologne, Germany – British theatrical exhibitor Vue Entertainment has signed a deal to buy a majority stake in German multiplex operator CinemaxX from German mogul Herbert Kloiber. The agreement will see Vue pay €6.45 a share for Kloiber’s 22.8 million shares in CinemaxX. The deal, which is valued at $180 million (€147 million), will give Vue an 84.6 percent stake in the Hamburg-based theater chain. The deal, which still has to pass muster with anti-cartel authorities, will create a pan-European giant, operating 119 theaters with 230,000 seats across the U.K., Ireland, Germany
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- 7/10/2012
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cologne, Germany – Herbert Kloiber's Tele München Group has picked up rights in German-speaking Europe for Anger Management, Charlie Sheen's sitcom follow-up to Two And A Half Men. In a deal with Lionsgate, which is producing Anger Management for FX in the U.S. and selling the show worldwide, Tmg took rights to the new series for Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland. The deal is one of the largest in the international market for a new, untested sitcom. The series, loosely based on the Revolution Studios’ 2003 feature Anger Management starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson, is
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- 2/23/2012
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Berlin -- In one of the biggest deals so far at the European Film Market, Herbert Kloiber’s Tele-Munchen Group has picked up German rights to Beautiful Creatures, the supernatural coming-of-age project billed as the next Twilight or Hunger Games. Richard Lagravanese is writing and directing the adaptation of the best-selling young adult novel by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl for Alcon. The plot revolves around two star-crossed teens -- an ordinary local boy and a mysterious new girl -- who together uncover dark secrets about their town, their history and their families. Summit is selling the project internationally
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- 2/11/2012
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Summit Entertainment and Dr. Herbert Kloiber's Tele Munchen Group have renewed their output deal covering all German-speaking territories through 2013. Tmg and Summit have been in business since the latter was formed in 2007, and Tmg has distributed the Twilight Saga films and Red. Upcoming films include the final two installments of Twilight Saga, the Jodie Foster-directed Mel Gibson starrer The Beaver, the Sam Worthington starrer Man on a Ledgeand the Bruce Willis-Henry Cavill starrer The Cold Light of Day.
- 5/2/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
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