Exclusive: Studiocanal has boarded Borgen creator Adam Price’s Danish workplace comedy Orchestra and will be shopping the show at Mipcom Cannes, as TV series boss Françoise Guyonnet talks The Wicker Man and breaking down barriers between TV and film.
Orchestra aired earlier this year on Danish pubcaster Dr and Guyonnet is hopeful the French powerhouse producer-distributor will find a multitude of buyers in Cannes next week.
Produced by Sam Productions, the show, which is in development on season two, follows Jeppe Nygren, the sous-conductor of the Copenhagen Symphonic Orchestra who has to deal with a range of difficult characters in his musical collective.
Françoise Guyonnet
“This addictive workplace comedy is a perfect examples of what Studiocanal can bring to the market,” said Guyonnet. “All our usual partners will be interested to watch and acquire.”
Studiocanal has also sold anthology series The Collapse‘s remake rights to Latin American platform TelevisaUnivision for Spanish-speaking U.
Orchestra aired earlier this year on Danish pubcaster Dr and Guyonnet is hopeful the French powerhouse producer-distributor will find a multitude of buyers in Cannes next week.
Produced by Sam Productions, the show, which is in development on season two, follows Jeppe Nygren, the sous-conductor of the Copenhagen Symphonic Orchestra who has to deal with a range of difficult characters in his musical collective.
Françoise Guyonnet
“This addictive workplace comedy is a perfect examples of what Studiocanal can bring to the market,” said Guyonnet. “All our usual partners will be interested to watch and acquire.”
Studiocanal has also sold anthology series The Collapse‘s remake rights to Latin American platform TelevisaUnivision for Spanish-speaking U.
- 10/13/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran British drama producer Nicola Shindler has launched a new scripted venture in Quay Street Productions, backed by ITV Studios.
Based in central Manchester, the outfit will focus on working with new writing talent and producing premium drama for the U.K. and international market. Quay Street Productions is named after the famous Manchester street where Granada Television was based and where Shindler spent a part of her early career. International distribution for the company’s slate will be handled by ITV Studios.
Shindler launched her career at Granada as a script editor on Robbie Coltrane drama “Cracker.” After winning her first BAFTA Award as a producer on ITV drama “Hillsborough,” Shindler launched Red in 1998, producing cult hit “Queer As Folk” and BBC’s “Clocking Off.” In 2019, Shindler was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) and took home one of BAFTA’s highest honours, the Special Award, for her services to British Broadcasting.
Based in central Manchester, the outfit will focus on working with new writing talent and producing premium drama for the U.K. and international market. Quay Street Productions is named after the famous Manchester street where Granada Television was based and where Shindler spent a part of her early career. International distribution for the company’s slate will be handled by ITV Studios.
Shindler launched her career at Granada as a script editor on Robbie Coltrane drama “Cracker.” After winning her first BAFTA Award as a producer on ITV drama “Hillsborough,” Shindler launched Red in 1998, producing cult hit “Queer As Folk” and BBC’s “Clocking Off.” In 2019, Shindler was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) and took home one of BAFTA’s highest honours, the Special Award, for her services to British Broadcasting.
- 1/14/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Evidence the sector is well-positioned to thrive in a post-pandemic, SVoD-driven market.
Producers dependent on UK independent distributors to finance their work and get it into cinemas have had a particularly anxious year. The pandemic has acclimatised audiences to watching films at home rather than in a cinema, and there have been major changes at some of the companies renowned for their commitment to the local film sector.
Zygi Kamasa has left Lionsgate UK, the company he co-founded as Redbus in 1997. Under Kamasa, Lionsgate UK was a staunch supporter of UK film, backing titles such as Bend It Like Beckham,...
Producers dependent on UK independent distributors to finance their work and get it into cinemas have had a particularly anxious year. The pandemic has acclimatised audiences to watching films at home rather than in a cinema, and there have been major changes at some of the companies renowned for their commitment to the local film sector.
Zygi Kamasa has left Lionsgate UK, the company he co-founded as Redbus in 1997. Under Kamasa, Lionsgate UK was a staunch supporter of UK film, backing titles such as Bend It Like Beckham,...
- 12/10/2020
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
UK producer and executive Nicola Shindler, who most recently served as Chief Creative Officer of Studiocanal UK, is leaving the Euro studio to launch a scripted label within ITV Studios.
Based in Manchester, the label will see her develop and produce premium drama for the UK and international market. She will join and launch the label in 2021 with international distribution handled by ITV Studios.
Shindler is known for her work on series including Happy Valley, Last Tango In Halifax and Queer As Folk. She won her first of seven BAFTAs as producer on Hillsborough for ITV.
The respected producer joined Studiocanal in 2018 following the departure of long-time UK chief Danny Perkins. However, there was less room at the inn after the arrival of former eOne UK boss Alex Hamilton earlier this year, an appointment which saw Shindler’s role shift from UK CEO to UK Chief Creative Officer.
We’re...
Based in Manchester, the label will see her develop and produce premium drama for the UK and international market. She will join and launch the label in 2021 with international distribution handled by ITV Studios.
Shindler is known for her work on series including Happy Valley, Last Tango In Halifax and Queer As Folk. She won her first of seven BAFTAs as producer on Hillsborough for ITV.
The respected producer joined Studiocanal in 2018 following the departure of long-time UK chief Danny Perkins. However, there was less room at the inn after the arrival of former eOne UK boss Alex Hamilton earlier this year, an appointment which saw Shindler’s role shift from UK CEO to UK Chief Creative Officer.
We’re...
- 9/14/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
U.K. super-producer Nicola Shindler is to step down from her production company Red, and launch a scripted label under ITV Studios. Based in Manchester, the new firm will develop and produce premium drama for the U.K. and international market.
Shindler, who most recently served as chief creative officer of London-based Studiocanal U.K., will join ITV Studios and launch her new company in 2021, though it’s still unclear when in the year she will join. International distribution for Shindler’s new label will be handled by ITV Studios.
The new venture effectively brings to a close Shindler’s relationship with Studiocanal, which took a majority stake in Shindler’s production company Red in 2013. She became CEO of Studiocanal U.K. in 2018, but stepped into the chief creative officer role earlier this year after Entertainment One executive Alex Hamilton was made CEO of the U.K. operation.
Variety has...
Shindler, who most recently served as chief creative officer of London-based Studiocanal U.K., will join ITV Studios and launch her new company in 2021, though it’s still unclear when in the year she will join. International distribution for Shindler’s new label will be handled by ITV Studios.
The new venture effectively brings to a close Shindler’s relationship with Studiocanal, which took a majority stake in Shindler’s production company Red in 2013. She became CEO of Studiocanal U.K. in 2018, but stepped into the chief creative officer role earlier this year after Entertainment One executive Alex Hamilton was made CEO of the U.K. operation.
Variety has...
- 9/14/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Greg Silverman’s pipeline includes Newsflash, North Hollywood, Prince Of Port Au Prince.
Jonathan Berg has joined Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures as president of production, reuniting with his former Warner Bros colleague.
Berg is a formed partner at Vertigo Entertainment and previously served 10 years at Warner Bros, rising through the ranks to become co-president of production and co-head of DC Films.
Silverman, who was formerly president of Warner Bros. Pictures, hailed Berg’s “exceptional taste and relationships”.
At Warner Bros Berg was an executive on 18 films including The Blind Side, both Sherlock Holmes films, Argo, The Dark Knight Rises,...
Jonathan Berg has joined Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures as president of production, reuniting with his former Warner Bros colleague.
Berg is a formed partner at Vertigo Entertainment and previously served 10 years at Warner Bros, rising through the ranks to become co-president of production and co-head of DC Films.
Silverman, who was formerly president of Warner Bros. Pictures, hailed Berg’s “exceptional taste and relationships”.
At Warner Bros Berg was an executive on 18 films including The Blind Side, both Sherlock Holmes films, Argo, The Dark Knight Rises,...
- 3/13/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Alex Hamilton, the former president of international and managing director of Entertainment One U.K., has been appointed CEO of Studiocanal U.K. He will be joining the company on April 22 and will report to the group CEO Anna Marsh.
During his tenure at eOne which ran from 2008 to 2019, Hamilton spearheaded the company’s U.K. film business and was responsible for acquiring and distributing in the U.K. a wide range of feature films, including the “Twilight” franchise, “12 Years a Slave,” “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Spotlight” and “Green Book.” Under his watch, eOne became a leading independent distributor in the U.K., grossing over £725m at the local box office.
Hamilton said he has “long admired the slate and ambition of Studiocanal and will take great pride in driving the U.K. business further forward.”
“Alex’s experience and in-depth knowledge of the UK market are essential assets to...
During his tenure at eOne which ran from 2008 to 2019, Hamilton spearheaded the company’s U.K. film business and was responsible for acquiring and distributing in the U.K. a wide range of feature films, including the “Twilight” franchise, “12 Years a Slave,” “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Spotlight” and “Green Book.” Under his watch, eOne became a leading independent distributor in the U.K., grossing over £725m at the local box office.
Hamilton said he has “long admired the slate and ambition of Studiocanal and will take great pride in driving the U.K. business further forward.”
“Alex’s experience and in-depth knowledge of the UK market are essential assets to...
- 3/12/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Hamilton was most recently president, international, film and managing director of eOne UK.
Former eOne executive Alex Hamilton has been appointed CEO of Studiocanal UK, starting from April 22, 2020.
Hamilton will report to group CEO Anna Marsh. He replaces Nicola Shindler in the role. Shindler, who was appointed in September 2018, becomes chief creative officer for the company, as well as retaining her position as CEO of Studiocanal-owned television company Red.
Hamilton was most recently president, international, film and managing director of eOne UK. He worked at the company from 2008-2019, with full overall responsibility for acquiring and promoting feature films including the Twilight and Nativity!
Former eOne executive Alex Hamilton has been appointed CEO of Studiocanal UK, starting from April 22, 2020.
Hamilton will report to group CEO Anna Marsh. He replaces Nicola Shindler in the role. Shindler, who was appointed in September 2018, becomes chief creative officer for the company, as well as retaining her position as CEO of Studiocanal-owned television company Red.
Hamilton was most recently president, international, film and managing director of eOne UK. He worked at the company from 2008-2019, with full overall responsibility for acquiring and promoting feature films including the Twilight and Nativity!
- 3/12/2020
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
Former eOne executive Alex Hamilton has been appointed CEO of Studiocanal UK. He will report to group CEO Anna Marsh and will join the company 22 April, 2020.
Hamilton was most recently President, International, Film and Managing Director of Entertainment One UK. From 2008-2019, he spearheaded eOne UK’s film business.
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Releases included the Twilight franchise, 12 Years a Slave, Dallas Buyers Club, Mr. Turner, Spotlight, The Bfg, The Girl On The Train, I, Daniel Blake, The Death of Stalin, the UK family franchise Nativity! (for which he also served as executive producer), Stan & Ollie and Green Book.
Nicola Shindler,...
Hamilton was most recently President, International, Film and Managing Director of Entertainment One UK. From 2008-2019, he spearheaded eOne UK’s film business.
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Releases included the Twilight franchise, 12 Years a Slave, Dallas Buyers Club, Mr. Turner, Spotlight, The Bfg, The Girl On The Train, I, Daniel Blake, The Death of Stalin, the UK family franchise Nativity! (for which he also served as executive producer), Stan & Ollie and Green Book.
Nicola Shindler,...
- 3/12/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Alex Hamilton has been appointed CEO of StudioCanal U.K., with current CEO Nicola Shindler — who only joined the company in late 2018 — moving to Cco. He will report to group CEO Anna Marsh and will join the company April 22.
A hugely respected name in the industry, Hamilton was most recently president of international film and managing director of Entertainment One's U.K. arm, spearheading its British business and overseeing major successful releases including the Twilight franchise; 12 Years a Slave; Mr. Turner; The Bfg; I, Daniel Blake; Stan & Ollie; and Green Book. During his years at eOne, he oversaw the growth ...
A hugely respected name in the industry, Hamilton was most recently president of international film and managing director of Entertainment One's U.K. arm, spearheading its British business and overseeing major successful releases including the Twilight franchise; 12 Years a Slave; Mr. Turner; The Bfg; I, Daniel Blake; Stan & Ollie; and Green Book. During his years at eOne, he oversaw the growth ...
- 3/12/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Alex Hamilton has been appointed CEO of StudioCanal U.K., with current CEO Nicola Shindler — who only joined the company in late 2018 — moving to Cco. He will report to group CEO Anna Marsh and will join the company April 22.
A hugely respected name in the industry, Hamilton was most recently president of international film and managing director of Entertainment One's U.K. arm, spearheading its British business and overseeing major successful releases including the Twilight franchise; 12 Years a Slave; Mr. Turner; The Bfg; I, Daniel Blake; Stan & Ollie; and Green Book. During his years at eOne, he oversaw the growth ...
A hugely respected name in the industry, Hamilton was most recently president of international film and managing director of Entertainment One's U.K. arm, spearheading its British business and overseeing major successful releases including the Twilight franchise; 12 Years a Slave; Mr. Turner; The Bfg; I, Daniel Blake; Stan & Ollie; and Green Book. During his years at eOne, he oversaw the growth ...
- 3/12/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Entertainment One is to reduce its Australia/New Zealand theatrical film distribution unit with Universal Pictures International taking over the company’s slate.
The announcement was made by Duncan Clark, Upi’s President, Distribution, and Steve Bertram, eOne’s President, Film and Television. Beginning with films released after April 2019, Upi will handle theatrical marketing and distribution on all films from eOne and its partners.
The upcoming slate includes eOne-produced films Wild Rose, starring Jessie Buckley, and Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark produced by Guillermo Del Toro; Annapurna-produced films including Booksmart, directed by Olivia Wilde, starring Jason Sudeikis and Where’d You Go, Bernadette?, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Cate Blanchett and Kristen Wiig; and Amblin-produced A Dog’s Journey, starring Dennis Quaid. Upi will also handle a series of eOne-acquired films including Gurinder Chadha’s Blinded by the Light, Judy, starring Renée Zellweger and local pictures Top End Wedding and Babyteeth.
The announcement was made by Duncan Clark, Upi’s President, Distribution, and Steve Bertram, eOne’s President, Film and Television. Beginning with films released after April 2019, Upi will handle theatrical marketing and distribution on all films from eOne and its partners.
The upcoming slate includes eOne-produced films Wild Rose, starring Jessie Buckley, and Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark produced by Guillermo Del Toro; Annapurna-produced films including Booksmart, directed by Olivia Wilde, starring Jason Sudeikis and Where’d You Go, Bernadette?, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Cate Blanchett and Kristen Wiig; and Amblin-produced A Dog’s Journey, starring Dennis Quaid. Upi will also handle a series of eOne-acquired films including Gurinder Chadha’s Blinded by the Light, Judy, starring Renée Zellweger and local pictures Top End Wedding and Babyteeth.
- 1/8/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Topics that were popular with Screen subscribers this year included BFI funding, industry staff moves and our Brit 50 list.Top 10 News
Screen unveils Stars of Tomorrow 2018 Cannes 2018: Official Selection in full BFI unveils plan to boost UK indie film including two new funds Creative England’s new-look iFeatures selects first 12 projects (exclusive) The Favourite’ dominates 2018 BIFAs with record 10 awards Sundance 2019 unveils feature film line-up Bankside Films co-managing director Hilary Davis steps down (exclusive) Icon Film Distribution sold to Kaleidoscope Tributes pour in for French indie titan Sammy Hadida, who has died aged 64 Entertainment One president of international film Alex Hamilton...
Screen unveils Stars of Tomorrow 2018 Cannes 2018: Official Selection in full BFI unveils plan to boost UK indie film including two new funds Creative England’s new-look iFeatures selects first 12 projects (exclusive) The Favourite’ dominates 2018 BIFAs with record 10 awards Sundance 2019 unveils feature film line-up Bankside Films co-managing director Hilary Davis steps down (exclusive) Icon Film Distribution sold to Kaleidoscope Tributes pour in for French indie titan Sammy Hadida, who has died aged 64 Entertainment One president of international film Alex Hamilton...
- 12/22/2018
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Entertainment One president of international film Alex Hamilton to depart in spring 2019 (exclusive)
Patrick Roy will broaden remit, becomes president of theatrical, film.
Entertainment One (eOne) president of international, film, Alex Hamilton will leave at the end of March 2019, signalling a shift by the company away from single-picture acquisitions and distribution to a greater focus on development and production.
Since joining in 2008 to launch eOne’s film business, Hamilton has presided over a slate that includes The Twilight Saga franchise, 12 Years A Slave, Dallas Buyers Club and Mr. Turner, among others.
He cemented the company’s reputation at the vanguard of UK independent distribution, and in recent years extended his purview across...
Entertainment One (eOne) president of international, film, Alex Hamilton will leave at the end of March 2019, signalling a shift by the company away from single-picture acquisitions and distribution to a greater focus on development and production.
Since joining in 2008 to launch eOne’s film business, Hamilton has presided over a slate that includes The Twilight Saga franchise, 12 Years A Slave, Dallas Buyers Club and Mr. Turner, among others.
He cemented the company’s reputation at the vanguard of UK independent distribution, and in recent years extended his purview across...
- 12/5/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Entertainment One’s Alex Hamilton is stepping down from his post as president of international film at the end of March.
Hamilton joined eOne in 2008 to launch the company’s film business in the U.K. and oversaw the releases of “The Twilight Saga,” “12 Years a Slave,” “The Bfg,” and “I, Daniel Blake.” In recent years, he extended his purview across all eOne direct-distribution territories in Europe and Australia/New Zealand.
Patrick Roy will oversee all theatrical distribution as president of theatrical film. In the U.K., Kezia Williams has been promoted to managing director of film, reporting to Roy, and will work closely with Hamilton through a transition.
“Alex’s impact will be long felt at eOne, by our valued filmmaker partners and far beyond across the industry, and we can’t begin to thank him enough for his leadership and commitment over so many years,” said Steve Bertram,...
Hamilton joined eOne in 2008 to launch the company’s film business in the U.K. and oversaw the releases of “The Twilight Saga,” “12 Years a Slave,” “The Bfg,” and “I, Daniel Blake.” In recent years, he extended his purview across all eOne direct-distribution territories in Europe and Australia/New Zealand.
Patrick Roy will oversee all theatrical distribution as president of theatrical film. In the U.K., Kezia Williams has been promoted to managing director of film, reporting to Roy, and will work closely with Hamilton through a transition.
“Alex’s impact will be long felt at eOne, by our valued filmmaker partners and far beyond across the industry, and we can’t begin to thank him enough for his leadership and commitment over so many years,” said Steve Bertram,...
- 12/4/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Entertainment One’s international film president Alex Hamilton is to step down at the end of March 2019, the company has confirmed.
Hamilton currently serves as President, International, Film, alongside Patrick Roy. Roy will broaden his remit to oversee all theatrical distribution across eOne’s footprint as President, Theatrical, Film. In the UK, Kezia Williams, who has been leading eOne’s theatrical business under Hamilton, has been promoted to Managing Director, Film, UK, reporting to Roy.
UK-based Hamilton, a respected veteran of the global distribution biz, joined eOne in 2008 to launch the company’s UK operations and in recent years expanded his remit to include a handful of international markets. He spearheaded major UK releases for movies including The Twilight Saga franchise, 12 Years A Slave, The Bfg, and I, Daniel Blake.
The move speaks to the shifts in the global distribution market in which significant single picture acquisitions are become less frequent.
Hamilton currently serves as President, International, Film, alongside Patrick Roy. Roy will broaden his remit to oversee all theatrical distribution across eOne’s footprint as President, Theatrical, Film. In the UK, Kezia Williams, who has been leading eOne’s theatrical business under Hamilton, has been promoted to Managing Director, Film, UK, reporting to Roy.
UK-based Hamilton, a respected veteran of the global distribution biz, joined eOne in 2008 to launch the company’s UK operations and in recent years expanded his remit to include a handful of international markets. He spearheaded major UK releases for movies including The Twilight Saga franchise, 12 Years A Slave, The Bfg, and I, Daniel Blake.
The move speaks to the shifts in the global distribution market in which significant single picture acquisitions are become less frequent.
- 12/4/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Alex Hamilton, Entertainment One's London-based president of international, film, is set to leave the company next year at the end of March.
The well-respected exec joined eOne in 2008 to launch its film business in the U.K. and oversaw a number of major success stories, including the Twilight franchise, 12 Years a Slave, The Bfg (which became Steven Spielberg's third most successful film in the U.K.) and I, Daniel Blake, while his remit expanded to all eOne direct distribution territories in Europe and Australia/New Zealand. In 2016, under Hamilton, eOne's U.K. business earned a record $137 ...
The well-respected exec joined eOne in 2008 to launch its film business in the U.K. and oversaw a number of major success stories, including the Twilight franchise, 12 Years a Slave, The Bfg (which became Steven Spielberg's third most successful film in the U.K.) and I, Daniel Blake, while his remit expanded to all eOne direct distribution territories in Europe and Australia/New Zealand. In 2016, under Hamilton, eOne's U.K. business earned a record $137 ...
- 12/4/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Alex Hamilton, Entertainment One's London-based president of international, film, is set to leave the company next year at the end of March.
The well-respected exec joined eOne in 2008 to launch its film business in the U.K. and oversaw a number of major success stories, including the Twilight franchise, 12 Years a Slave, The Bfg (which became Steven Spielberg's third most successful film in the U.K.) and I, Daniel Blake, while his remit expanded to all eOne direct distribution territories in Europe and Australia/New Zealand. In 2016, under Hamilton, eOne's U.K. business earned a record $137 ...
The well-respected exec joined eOne in 2008 to launch its film business in the U.K. and oversaw a number of major success stories, including the Twilight franchise, 12 Years a Slave, The Bfg (which became Steven Spielberg's third most successful film in the U.K.) and I, Daniel Blake, while his remit expanded to all eOne direct distribution territories in Europe and Australia/New Zealand. In 2016, under Hamilton, eOne's U.K. business earned a record $137 ...
- 12/4/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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