It’s that time of year again, when Europe and pop music collide in a riotous (and sometimes downright bonkers) display of color, rhythm and fun. This year, the Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Malmo, Sweden, after Swedish singer Loreen won the 2023 competition.
Ahead of the grand final on Saturday evening, the contest’s executive supervisor Martin Österdahl sat down with Variety to talk about how the show has been inspired by the Oscars, is one of the few platforms left that offers “overnight success” and hopes to be a “beacon of light” during times of geopolitical instability.
With this year being the fiftieth anniversary of Abba performing “Waterloo” at Eurovision – a moment that paved the way for the band to conquer the world – and the competition taking place in the band’s hometown of Sweden, there is a lot of anticipation building for some kind of Abba reunion.
Ahead of the grand final on Saturday evening, the contest’s executive supervisor Martin Österdahl sat down with Variety to talk about how the show has been inspired by the Oscars, is one of the few platforms left that offers “overnight success” and hopes to be a “beacon of light” during times of geopolitical instability.
With this year being the fiftieth anniversary of Abba performing “Waterloo” at Eurovision – a moment that paved the way for the band to conquer the world – and the competition taking place in the band’s hometown of Sweden, there is a lot of anticipation building for some kind of Abba reunion.
- 5/11/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Sweden has won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, marking a historic double for its victorious artist Loreen.
The Swedish star had previously won in 2012 with ‘Euphoria’, and she repeated the feat on Saturday evening with ‘Tattoo,’ which earned 583 points.
An estimated global audience of close to 180million watched as she collected the prize on stage in Liverpool, UK.
Finland came second, with Israel in third place.
Host country UK’s Mae Muller came second last out of 26 with 24 points, while last year’s winners Ukraine came sixth. Bottom of the board was Germany with 18 points.
Loreen had been the clear favourite going into the evening’s event. She is the only female artist to have won the Contest twice.
The Grand Final interval act began with a performance by last year’s UK runner-up Sam Ryder.
The Swedish star had previously won in 2012 with ‘Euphoria’, and she repeated the feat on Saturday evening with ‘Tattoo,’ which earned 583 points.
An estimated global audience of close to 180million watched as she collected the prize on stage in Liverpool, UK.
Finland came second, with Israel in third place.
Host country UK’s Mae Muller came second last out of 26 with 24 points, while last year’s winners Ukraine came sixth. Bottom of the board was Germany with 18 points.
Loreen had been the clear favourite going into the evening’s event. She is the only female artist to have won the Contest twice.
The Grand Final interval act began with a performance by last year’s UK runner-up Sam Ryder.
- 5/13/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
The Eurovision Song Contest paid tribute to John Lennon during the grand final on Saturday night with a cover of “Imagine.”
After all this year’s contestants had completed their performances and the phone lines opened for the public vote, a number of former contestants from previous years delivered a tribute to some famous Liverpudlian musical acts, including Lennon, former Spice Girl Mel C, Atomic Kitten and Gerry and the Pacemakers.
Imagine iconic Eurovision alumni taking to the stage together… Oh wait, you don't have to! #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/v6iFWYNfrV
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) May 13, 2023
Italian singer and former Eurovision contestant Mahmood opened the musical interlude – nicknamed the Eurovision All Stars – with a performance of Lennon’s “Imagine.” He was followed by Israeli winner Netta, who came first in the contest in 2018, performing “You Spin Me Around” by 1980s band Dead or Alive. Next came Daði Freyr from...
After all this year’s contestants had completed their performances and the phone lines opened for the public vote, a number of former contestants from previous years delivered a tribute to some famous Liverpudlian musical acts, including Lennon, former Spice Girl Mel C, Atomic Kitten and Gerry and the Pacemakers.
Imagine iconic Eurovision alumni taking to the stage together… Oh wait, you don't have to! #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/v6iFWYNfrV
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) May 13, 2023
Italian singer and former Eurovision contestant Mahmood opened the musical interlude – nicknamed the Eurovision All Stars – with a performance of Lennon’s “Imagine.” He was followed by Israeli winner Netta, who came first in the contest in 2018, performing “You Spin Me Around” by 1980s band Dead or Alive. Next came Daði Freyr from...
- 5/13/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Commissions
U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a documentary on Prince Andrew as part of its programming around the coronation of his brother, King Charles III. Andrew’s disastrous 2019 interview with then “Newsnight” anchor Emily Maitlis was widely mocked and condemned and proved to be the catalyst in Andrew’s banishment from public life. In the new two-part documentary “Andrew – The Problem Prince” (working title) from Channel 4 and A&e, Maitlis speaks in detail about the interview. The documentary uses archive footage, interviews with BBC producer Sam McAlister and exclusive access to palace insiders, to uncover the inside story of the interview and unravel the scandal that led to his fall from grace.
Among Channel 4’s other coronation programming, “Frankie Boyle’s Farewell to the Monarchy” airs in the build up to the event and will provide the comedian’s perspective on the history of the royal family and its modern-day goings on.
U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a documentary on Prince Andrew as part of its programming around the coronation of his brother, King Charles III. Andrew’s disastrous 2019 interview with then “Newsnight” anchor Emily Maitlis was widely mocked and condemned and proved to be the catalyst in Andrew’s banishment from public life. In the new two-part documentary “Andrew – The Problem Prince” (working title) from Channel 4 and A&e, Maitlis speaks in detail about the interview. The documentary uses archive footage, interviews with BBC producer Sam McAlister and exclusive access to palace insiders, to uncover the inside story of the interview and unravel the scandal that led to his fall from grace.
Among Channel 4’s other coronation programming, “Frankie Boyle’s Farewell to the Monarchy” airs in the build up to the event and will provide the comedian’s perspective on the history of the royal family and its modern-day goings on.
- 4/17/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“Soldi” (Money) was Italy’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019. This had been Mahmood’s first appearance on the Eurovision stage and definitely wasn’t his last, as he went on to represent Italy again in 2022 with the song Brividi. It placed second in the said contest, only beaten by “Arcade” by Duncan Laurence of the Netherlands. Below, we will analyze this song. At the same time, this song was auto-biographical, so we will also get to know about the author of the song while we are on it Wasted Childhood Mahmood was born to an Egyptian father and
Analyzing “Soldi” A Song From A Fatherless Child (Eurovision 2019)...
Analyzing “Soldi” A Song From A Fatherless Child (Eurovision 2019)...
- 3/11/2023
- by Aron Paul
- TVovermind.com
A Sex Pistol competing at Eurovision might make for one of the most bizarre crossovers in music history. Does he have a shot? Absolutely.
John Lydon’s bid with his band Public Image Ltd (PiL) to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest raised eyebrows when it was first announced. It probably didn’t help that the former punk antagonist (who has an Irish passport thanks to his parents) himself dubbed the event “absolutely awful”. Yet it’s hard to accuse him of lacking sincerity.
Inspired by a trip to the US state with Lydon’s wife, former actor and music promoter Nora Forster, “Hawaii” is a swooning, poignant ballad awash with memories of happier times. Lydon has been vocal about Forster’s health struggles – she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018, and he is her full-time carer. In a recent interview, Lydon spoke of how her condition...
John Lydon’s bid with his band Public Image Ltd (PiL) to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest raised eyebrows when it was first announced. It probably didn’t help that the former punk antagonist (who has an Irish passport thanks to his parents) himself dubbed the event “absolutely awful”. Yet it’s hard to accuse him of lacking sincerity.
Inspired by a trip to the US state with Lydon’s wife, former actor and music promoter Nora Forster, “Hawaii” is a swooning, poignant ballad awash with memories of happier times. Lydon has been vocal about Forster’s health struggles – she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018, and he is her full-time carer. In a recent interview, Lydon spoke of how her condition...
- 2/3/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
Video Version of this Article Photo: Eurovision What is Eurovision? This year, Kalush Orchestra, representing Ukraine, won Eurovision with the hip-hop number “Stefania.” In an act of solidarity against the Russian invasion, the voting nations uplifted Kalush Orchestra as a way of uplifting Ukraine (not that it’s undeserved). Eurovision has seen more American headlines as a result, and to those who aren’t familiar with the song contest, this historic win is a perfect introduction. To many Americans, Eurovision seems like just another talent show. Only a few Eurovision hits have made it onto the US charts, and the vast majority are covers of “Volare,” Italy’s entry to the contest in 1958. To the average American ear, Abba and a few winning songs here and there are the only things that ring familiar. A lot of Americans may not even know that Duncan Laurence’s “Arcade” or Alexander Rybak’s “Fairytale,...
- 6/16/2022
- by Kevin Hauger
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
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The latest singing competition show has hit the airwaves and it’s either going to bring the whole country together — or keep it ever divided.
American Song Contest debuted this week on NBC and the show pits one contestant from each of the 50 states, five U.S. territories and the nation’s capital against each other to win the country’s vote for the best hit song. If the concept sounds familiar,...
The latest singing competition show has hit the airwaves and it’s either going to bring the whole country together — or keep it ever divided.
American Song Contest debuted this week on NBC and the show pits one contestant from each of the 50 states, five U.S. territories and the nation’s capital against each other to win the country’s vote for the best hit song. If the concept sounds familiar,...
- 3/28/2022
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Snapchat announced on November 23, 2020 that it would start giving away $1 million a day to “top” creators participating in ‘Spotlight’ – a new public product inside of the Snapchat app that’s essentially a clone of TikTok’s ‘For You Page’, featuring algorithmically-driven (but also editorially-approved) short-form videos.
Snapchat users proactively opt-in to Spotlight, sending select uploads to the section of the app in the hopes of entertaining a massive audience and reaping some financial benefit. Users then get paid according to the watchtime (and a variety of other metrics the company isn’t revealing) their short videos produced.
60 days into the giveaway/sweepstakes/lotto/marketing plan and the company’s minted a handful of young millionaires in a matter of weeks. Taylor Lorenz at the New York Times has an excellent story where she profiles a few of them - the most notable being TikToker-turned-Snapchater Cam Cassey. The enterprising 19-year-old started...
Snapchat users proactively opt-in to Spotlight, sending select uploads to the section of the app in the hopes of entertaining a massive audience and reaping some financial benefit. Users then get paid according to the watchtime (and a variety of other metrics the company isn’t revealing) their short videos produced.
60 days into the giveaway/sweepstakes/lotto/marketing plan and the company’s minted a handful of young millionaires in a matter of weeks. Taylor Lorenz at the New York Times has an excellent story where she profiles a few of them - the most notable being TikToker-turned-Snapchater Cam Cassey. The enterprising 19-year-old started...
- 2/7/2022
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
Season 2 of Hulu’s comedy-drama series “Love, Victor” was recently released, giving fans another look into Victor’s life as he comes out as gay to his Catholic parents, further explores his queerness in a new relationship and possibly falls for another boy — all while navigating high school. And underscoring the show’s moving plot lines is a collection of original songs — most of which are from queer artists — that brilliantly soundtrack each heart-fluttering hand hold, emotional confession and rousing climax throughout the season.
Inspired by and set in the same world as the beloved movie “Love, Simon,” “Love, Victor” follows Michael Cimino as Victor, a half Puerto Rican, half Colombian American teen who is piecing together his identity as he juggles family, friendships and romantic interests.
George Sear stars as Victor’s main love interest, Benji, alongside Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, Mason Gooding, Isabella Ferreira, Ana Ortiz and James Martinez.
Inspired by and set in the same world as the beloved movie “Love, Simon,” “Love, Victor” follows Michael Cimino as Victor, a half Puerto Rican, half Colombian American teen who is piecing together his identity as he juggles family, friendships and romantic interests.
George Sear stars as Victor’s main love interest, Benji, alongside Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, Mason Gooding, Isabella Ferreira, Ana Ortiz and James Martinez.
- 6/29/2021
- by Aarohi Sheth
- The Wrap
Snapchat announced on November 23, 2020 that it would start giving away $1 million a day to “top” creators participating in ‘Spotlight’ – a new public product inside of the Snapchat app that’s essentially a clone of TikTok’s ‘For You Page’, featuring algorithmically-driven (but also editorially-approved) short-form videos.
Snapchat users proactively opt-in to Spotlight, sending select uploads to the section of the app in the hopes of entertaining a massive audience and reaping some financial benefit. Users then get paid according to the watchtime (and a variety of other metrics the company isn’t revealing) their short videos produced.
60 days into the giveaway/sweepstakes/lotto/marketing plan and the company’s minted a handful of young millionaires in a matter of weeks. Taylor Lorenz at the New York Times has an excellent story where she profiles a few of them - the most notable being TikToker-turned-Snapchater Cam Cassey. The enterprising 19-year-old started...
Snapchat users proactively opt-in to Spotlight, sending select uploads to the section of the app in the hopes of entertaining a massive audience and reaping some financial benefit. Users then get paid according to the watchtime (and a variety of other metrics the company isn’t revealing) their short videos produced.
60 days into the giveaway/sweepstakes/lotto/marketing plan and the company’s minted a handful of young millionaires in a matter of weeks. Taylor Lorenz at the New York Times has an excellent story where she profiles a few of them - the most notable being TikToker-turned-Snapchater Cam Cassey. The enterprising 19-year-old started...
- 6/10/2021
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
Snapchat announced on November 23, 2020 that it would start giving away $1 million a day to “top” creators participating in ‘Spotlight’ – a new public product inside of the Snapchat app that’s essentially a clone of TikTok’s ‘For You Page’, featuring algorithmically-driven (but also editorially-approved) short-form videos.
Snapchat users proactively opt-in to Spotlight, sending select uploads to the section of the app in the hopes of entertaining a massive audience and reaping some financial benefit. Users then get paid according to the watchtime (and a variety of other metrics the company isn’t revealing) their short videos produced.
60 days into the giveaway/sweepstakes/lotto/marketing plan and the company’s minted a handful of young millionaires in a matter of weeks. Taylor Lorenz at the New York Times has an excellent story where she profiles a few of them - the most notable being TikToker-turned-Snapchater Cam Cassey. The enterprising 19-year-old started...
Snapchat users proactively opt-in to Spotlight, sending select uploads to the section of the app in the hopes of entertaining a massive audience and reaping some financial benefit. Users then get paid according to the watchtime (and a variety of other metrics the company isn’t revealing) their short videos produced.
60 days into the giveaway/sweepstakes/lotto/marketing plan and the company’s minted a handful of young millionaires in a matter of weeks. Taylor Lorenz at the New York Times has an excellent story where she profiles a few of them - the most notable being TikToker-turned-Snapchater Cam Cassey. The enterprising 19-year-old started...
- 1/22/2021
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
Eurovision fans, get ready. Netflix is releasing a hilarious new movie, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Starring Demi Lovato, Dan Stevens, Rachel McAdams, Will Ferrell, and Pierce Brosnan, Eurovision follows three aspiring musicians who will stop at nothing for the opportunity to launch the career of a lifetime.
Demi Lovato will star as Katiana, otherwise known as "one of the best and most angelic singers in all of Iceland," and Dan Stevens will play Alexander Lemtov, a Russian contestant. Katiana and Alexander will be facing off against the fiercely competitive Icelandic duo of Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir, played by Ferrell and McAdams. Lars's father, Erick Erickssong, is played by Brosnan, who is also regarded as "the most handsome man in Iceland." With a title like that, and a son in the fray of the most iconic European song contest in history, we expect some hilariously stressful comedic moments,...
Demi Lovato will star as Katiana, otherwise known as "one of the best and most angelic singers in all of Iceland," and Dan Stevens will play Alexander Lemtov, a Russian contestant. Katiana and Alexander will be facing off against the fiercely competitive Icelandic duo of Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir, played by Ferrell and McAdams. Lars's father, Erick Erickssong, is played by Brosnan, who is also regarded as "the most handsome man in Iceland." With a title like that, and a son in the fray of the most iconic European song contest in history, we expect some hilariously stressful comedic moments,...
- 6/12/2020
- by Kara Kia
- Popsugar.com
The 2020 Eurovision Song Contest has been cancelled.
Organizers confirmed the news that the 65th annual edition, which was due to take place on May 16 in Rotterdam, has been called off due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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“Over the past few weeks, we have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead,” a statement read.
“However the uncertainty created by the spread of Covid-19 throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities – means the European Broadcasting Union (Ebu) has taken the difficult decision to not continue with the live event as planned. The health of artists, staff, fans and visitors,...
Organizers confirmed the news that the 65th annual edition, which was due to take place on May 16 in Rotterdam, has been called off due to the coronavirus outbreak.
More from DeadlineMIPTV Launches Online Platform In Wake Of Event's Coronavirus CancellationCannes Lions Festival Of Creativity Postponed Until OctoberViacomCBS Could See $350M Ad Hit In Q1 On Cancelled Ncaa Basketball As TV Industry Faces Live Sports Scarcity
“Over the past few weeks, we have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead,” a statement read.
“However the uncertainty created by the spread of Covid-19 throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities – means the European Broadcasting Union (Ebu) has taken the difficult decision to not continue with the live event as planned. The health of artists, staff, fans and visitors,...
- 3/18/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Nikkie De Jager, a top beauty creator who came out as transgender in a widely-viewed YouTube video last month, has booked her next major gig.
De Jager, who hails from the Netherlands, will serve as the online host of the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest. Her hosting duties will comprise appearances on Eurovision’s online platforms, a special backstage YouTube series featuring this year's participating artists, red carpet duties during opening ceremonies, and appearances on all three live linear shows. This year’s contest will be hosted in Rotterdam, the second-biggest city in the Netherlands, following the victory of last year's winner, Dutch artist Duncan Laurence. (The contest's victor each year typically determines where the show will be held the following year).
Eurovision is an annual competition where participating countries -- predominantly hailing from Europe -- submit one original song to be performed live on TV (and the radio). Then,...
De Jager, who hails from the Netherlands, will serve as the online host of the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest. Her hosting duties will comprise appearances on Eurovision’s online platforms, a special backstage YouTube series featuring this year's participating artists, red carpet duties during opening ceremonies, and appearances on all three live linear shows. This year’s contest will be hosted in Rotterdam, the second-biggest city in the Netherlands, following the victory of last year's winner, Dutch artist Duncan Laurence. (The contest's victor each year typically determines where the show will be held the following year).
Eurovision is an annual competition where participating countries -- predominantly hailing from Europe -- submit one original song to be performed live on TV (and the radio). Then,...
- 2/10/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Exclusive: Beauty And The Beast and Legion star Dan Stevens is joining Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams and Pierce Brosnan in Netflix comedy Eurovision.
Currently in production in the UK and Iceland, the spoof about the campy Euro singing contest reunites Ferrell with his Wedding Crashers director David Dobkin. Stevens will star as Alexander Lemtov, a Russian contestant. Ferrell and McAdams play aspiring Icelandic musicians Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir with Brosnan aboard as Erick Erickssong, Lars’ father and ‘the most handsome man in Iceland’.
Ferrell has scripted with Andrew Steele and produces with Jessica Elbaum and Chris Henchy for Gary Sanchez Productions. Adam McKay is executive producer.
The 64th edition of the competition had its finale in Tel Aviv, Israel in May this year, where The Netherlands triumphed with the song ‘Arcade’, performed by Duncan Laurence. The first contest was held in Switzerland in 1956 with seven West European nations participating.
Currently in production in the UK and Iceland, the spoof about the campy Euro singing contest reunites Ferrell with his Wedding Crashers director David Dobkin. Stevens will star as Alexander Lemtov, a Russian contestant. Ferrell and McAdams play aspiring Icelandic musicians Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir with Brosnan aboard as Erick Erickssong, Lars’ father and ‘the most handsome man in Iceland’.
Ferrell has scripted with Andrew Steele and produces with Jessica Elbaum and Chris Henchy for Gary Sanchez Productions. Adam McKay is executive producer.
The 64th edition of the competition had its finale in Tel Aviv, Israel in May this year, where The Netherlands triumphed with the song ‘Arcade’, performed by Duncan Laurence. The first contest was held in Switzerland in 1956 with seven West European nations participating.
- 8/19/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Pierce Brosnan has joined the cast of Netflix comedy ‘Eurovision’ joining Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams on the film based on the worldwide talent contest.
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams will play aspiring Icelandic musicians Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir. Pierce Brosnan will star as Erick Erickssong, Lars’ father and the most handsome man in Iceland.
Co-written by Ferell and Andrew Steele the film focuses on when aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity of a lifetime to represent their country at the world’s biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.
‘Wedding Crashers’ and ‘The Judge’ filmmaker David Dobkin will direct with Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Chris Henchy producing. Adam McKay will serve as executive producer.
Also in the news – Andy Serkis to direct ‘Venom 2’
The 64th edition of the competition...
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams will play aspiring Icelandic musicians Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir. Pierce Brosnan will star as Erick Erickssong, Lars’ father and the most handsome man in Iceland.
Co-written by Ferell and Andrew Steele the film focuses on when aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity of a lifetime to represent their country at the world’s biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.
‘Wedding Crashers’ and ‘The Judge’ filmmaker David Dobkin will direct with Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Chris Henchy producing. Adam McKay will serve as executive producer.
Also in the news – Andy Serkis to direct ‘Venom 2’
The 64th edition of the competition...
- 8/8/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
David Dobkin’s Netflix comedy Eurovision about the famed global singing competition has added Pierce Brosnan. The pic reunites Dobkin with Wedding Crashers thespians Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, all of whom have been previously announced, who’ll play struggling Icelandic musicians Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir.
Brosnan will star as Erick Erickssong, Lars’ father and the most handsome man in Iceland in the feature which is being written by Ferrell and Andrew Steele. The pic is currently in production in the UK and Iceland.
Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Chris Henchy of Gary Sanchez Productions are producing with Adam McKay serving as Ep.
The 64th edition of Eurovision had its finale in Tel Aviv, Israel in May this year, the winner being The Netherlands with the song “Arcade”, performed by Duncan Laurence. This year, Madonna made a much anticipated performance at Eurovision. The first contest was held in Switzerland in...
Brosnan will star as Erick Erickssong, Lars’ father and the most handsome man in Iceland in the feature which is being written by Ferrell and Andrew Steele. The pic is currently in production in the UK and Iceland.
Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Chris Henchy of Gary Sanchez Productions are producing with Adam McKay serving as Ep.
The 64th edition of Eurovision had its finale in Tel Aviv, Israel in May this year, the winner being The Netherlands with the song “Arcade”, performed by Duncan Laurence. This year, Madonna made a much anticipated performance at Eurovision. The first contest was held in Switzerland in...
- 8/7/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Eurovision is going to be available to stream on Netflix this year.
The streaming giant picked up the U.S. VOD (video on demand) rights to the European song contest for both 2019 and 2020 Friday.
This year’s competition, which took place May 14-18 in Tel Aviv, Israel, will be available to stream on Netflix on July 22. A date for the 2020 competition to stream in the U.S. has yet to be determined. Netflix only has licensed the rights for U.S. streaming, not worldwide.
Also Read: Eurovision's 9 Most Famous and Bizarre Moments, From Abba to Russian Grandmas (Videos)
“Good news for #Eurovision fans living in the United States: Netflix has licensed the 2019 and 2020 seasons of the Eurovision Song Contest! The 2019 season will be available on July 22!” See What’s Next, a Netflix’s Twitter accounts, tweeted Friday.
Netflix is currently in production on a comedy feature about the competition, which...
The streaming giant picked up the U.S. VOD (video on demand) rights to the European song contest for both 2019 and 2020 Friday.
This year’s competition, which took place May 14-18 in Tel Aviv, Israel, will be available to stream on Netflix on July 22. A date for the 2020 competition to stream in the U.S. has yet to be determined. Netflix only has licensed the rights for U.S. streaming, not worldwide.
Also Read: Eurovision's 9 Most Famous and Bizarre Moments, From Abba to Russian Grandmas (Videos)
“Good news for #Eurovision fans living in the United States: Netflix has licensed the 2019 and 2020 seasons of the Eurovision Song Contest! The 2019 season will be available on July 22!” See What’s Next, a Netflix’s Twitter accounts, tweeted Friday.
Netflix is currently in production on a comedy feature about the competition, which...
- 7/19/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
The Eurovision Song Contest has a new U.S. home. Netflix has picked U.S. VOD rights to the 2019 and 2020 installments of European Broadcasting Union’s international musical competition. The three 2019 telecasts, two semi-finals and a final, which aired live May 14-18 from Tel Aviv, Israel, will be available Monday, July 22. The 2020 semi-finals and final also will launch at once on a date Tbd after the live competition concludes.
Viacom’s Logo broadcast live the final only for the last three years.The cable network opted not to carry the show in 2019. Netflix, which is not in the live programming business, has no plans for live Eurovision broadcasts; its rights are for VOD only.
The move makes sense for Netflix, which is currently in production on a Eurovision comedy feature, starring and co-written by Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams and directed by David Dobkin, which is set against the background of the famous music contest.
Viacom’s Logo broadcast live the final only for the last three years.The cable network opted not to carry the show in 2019. Netflix, which is not in the live programming business, has no plans for live Eurovision broadcasts; its rights are for VOD only.
The move makes sense for Netflix, which is currently in production on a Eurovision comedy feature, starring and co-written by Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams and directed by David Dobkin, which is set against the background of the famous music contest.
- 7/19/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Grand Final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest was watched by 182 million people across 40 markets, according to tabulations from Eurodata TVs, relevant partners and YouTube analytics.
That crowd included 40 million unique viewers on YouTube (a primary outlet for us Stateside viewers), almost 75 percent of whom were under the age of 35.
Among the telecast’s many superlatives, the Grand Final enjoyed its largest Dutch audience since 2014, with an average of 4.5 million viewers (or 73.4 percent of TV viewing in Holland). And with Iceland making it to the Grand Final for the first time since 2014, that island nation delivered its best viewing share in five years,...
That crowd included 40 million unique viewers on YouTube (a primary outlet for us Stateside viewers), almost 75 percent of whom were under the age of 35.
Among the telecast’s many superlatives, the Grand Final enjoyed its largest Dutch audience since 2014, with an average of 4.5 million viewers (or 73.4 percent of TV viewing in Holland). And with Iceland making it to the Grand Final for the first time since 2014, that island nation delivered its best viewing share in five years,...
- 5/28/2019
- TVLine.com
More than 180M people in 40 markets watched Dutch singer Duncan Laurence win the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest.
The event, which is organized by the European Broadcasting Union, was watched by 182M viewers – despite not having a U.S. linear partner – and achieved an average share of 36.7%, which was one percentage point higher than a year ago.
The talent contest also received 40M unique viewers on YouTube from 225 territories, during the week of the event with 72% of live viewing on the social video platform coming from viewers under 35.
Laurence won with the song Arcade, which will see the event head back to Holland next year. Viewing in his home country, via public broadcaster Npo, was its highest since 2014 with an average of 4.5M viewers, a 73.4% share of the viewing audience, watching the final.
Israeli broadcaster Kan also delivered growth of 24% for hosting the event with 1.3M viewers, making it the biggest audience...
The event, which is organized by the European Broadcasting Union, was watched by 182M viewers – despite not having a U.S. linear partner – and achieved an average share of 36.7%, which was one percentage point higher than a year ago.
The talent contest also received 40M unique viewers on YouTube from 225 territories, during the week of the event with 72% of live viewing on the social video platform coming from viewers under 35.
Laurence won with the song Arcade, which will see the event head back to Holland next year. Viewing in his home country, via public broadcaster Npo, was its highest since 2014 with an average of 4.5M viewers, a 73.4% share of the viewing audience, watching the final.
Israeli broadcaster Kan also delivered growth of 24% for hosting the event with 1.3M viewers, making it the biggest audience...
- 5/28/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Eurovision Song Contest, which featured a controversial appearance by Madonna, was watched by 182 million viewers across 40 markets, the European Broadcasting Union said Tuesday.
This year’s May 18 final, held in Tel Aviv and lasting nearly four hours, drew a 36.7% audience share, up a percentage point from last year, the Ebu said. The sometimes campy but beloved competition was also watched online by 40 million unique viewers from 225 territories via YouTube. The great majority of those watchers were under 35.
The Netherlands’ Duncan Laurence took home the grand prize with the song “Arcade,” the first win for his country in 44 years. The songs from Italy and Russia came in second and third, respectively.
Unsurprisingly, the contest garnered strong ratings in some of those nations. Nearly three out of four TV viewers were tuned in to the final in the Netherlands, an overall average of 4.5 million viewers, according to the Ebu. In Italy,...
This year’s May 18 final, held in Tel Aviv and lasting nearly four hours, drew a 36.7% audience share, up a percentage point from last year, the Ebu said. The sometimes campy but beloved competition was also watched online by 40 million unique viewers from 225 territories via YouTube. The great majority of those watchers were under 35.
The Netherlands’ Duncan Laurence took home the grand prize with the song “Arcade,” the first win for his country in 44 years. The songs from Italy and Russia came in second and third, respectively.
Unsurprisingly, the contest garnered strong ratings in some of those nations. Nearly three out of four TV viewers were tuned in to the final in the Netherlands, an overall average of 4.5 million viewers, according to the Ebu. In Italy,...
- 5/28/2019
- by Henry Chu
- Variety Film + TV
It's another weekly installment of the Tubefilter Chart of the Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide and a familiar Indian music and film channel is back up on top.
Chart Toppers
T-Series is back in first place. The Indian music record label and film production company saw a 17% uptick in its weekly view count to rack up more than 687 million views on the week and easily dispatch Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes to second place. The Irvine, California-based 3D animation studio saw a 3% bump in its views and took home more than 639.1 million of them in the week.
Next up in third place is Like Nastya Vlog. The Russian family-friendly vlog channel jumped up 25% in its weekly view count to amass over 335.4 million views throughout the week. It's followed by Set India. Sony Entertainment Television's Indian iteration on YouTube was relatively constant with more than 328 million views.
And rounding out...
Chart Toppers
T-Series is back in first place. The Indian music record label and film production company saw a 17% uptick in its weekly view count to rack up more than 687 million views on the week and easily dispatch Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes to second place. The Irvine, California-based 3D animation studio saw a 3% bump in its views and took home more than 639.1 million of them in the week.
Next up in third place is Like Nastya Vlog. The Russian family-friendly vlog channel jumped up 25% in its weekly view count to amass over 335.4 million views throughout the week. It's followed by Set India. Sony Entertainment Television's Indian iteration on YouTube was relatively constant with more than 328 million views.
And rounding out...
- 5/21/2019
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
Madonna’s controversial performance may have grabbed the headlines, but Duncan Laurence won the nearly four-hour-long 2019 Eurovision Song Contest for the Netherlands with the song “Arcade,” which he cowrote with Joel Sjöö and Wouter Hardy.
Laurence won a total of 492 points from the expert juries and televoters in a contest that was touch and go from the beginning, with North Macedonia a surprise frontrunner until the collective votes were tallied. Italy finished in second place with 465 votes and Russia came in third with 369. It was the fifth win for the Netherlands in Eurovision history, although the country’s first in 44 years.
“In the past few years many well-known artists represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest. I’m not well-known, but that’s also a good thing; The Netherlands has a lot of young and talented musicians,” the 24-year-old singer-songwriter said when he was first selected to represent his country in Eurovision.
Laurence won a total of 492 points from the expert juries and televoters in a contest that was touch and go from the beginning, with North Macedonia a surprise frontrunner until the collective votes were tallied. Italy finished in second place with 465 votes and Russia came in third with 369. It was the fifth win for the Netherlands in Eurovision history, although the country’s first in 44 years.
“In the past few years many well-known artists represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest. I’m not well-known, but that’s also a good thing; The Netherlands has a lot of young and talented musicians,” the 24-year-old singer-songwriter said when he was first selected to represent his country in Eurovision.
- 5/19/2019
- by Malina Saval
- Variety Film + TV
Madonna brought music and politics to the Eurovision Song Contest Saturday Night in Israel.
Dressed in a futuristic Gothic cloak along with a black eye-patch, the music legend started her set with a performance of her 1989 hit “Like A Prayer.”
She was later joined by Quavo of Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos for a performance of her new single “Future.”
At the end of the performance, two dancers walked up and displayed Israeli and Palestinian flags on their backs.
#Eurovision2019 #Eurovision
Madonna pic.twitter.com/RsDmizxqF8
— PeupleFrance®...
Dressed in a futuristic Gothic cloak along with a black eye-patch, the music legend started her set with a performance of her 1989 hit “Like A Prayer.”
She was later joined by Quavo of Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos for a performance of her new single “Future.”
At the end of the performance, two dancers walked up and displayed Israeli and Palestinian flags on their backs.
#Eurovision2019 #Eurovision
Madonna pic.twitter.com/RsDmizxqF8
— PeupleFrance®...
- 5/19/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
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