Belgian eight-episode series “The Big Fuck-Up” is based on a true story – as much as possible. Set in the 1980s, it follows Belgian Gendarmes who, led by an American CIA agent, are supposed to catch drug dealers. Instead, they turn into criminals themselves. That includes Jan Laureys (Willem De Schryver), who never wanted to […]| Variety
Set in 1580 Seville, Spaniard Alberto Rodríguez’s 2017 series “The Plague,” a milestone in Spanish TV history, depicted how Spain took a wrong turn. Inspired by Javier Cercas’ extraordinary non-fiction book, starring Álvaro Morte (“Money Heist”) and acclaimed at September’s San Sebastián world premiere, Rodríguez’s “The Anatomy of a Moment” tells how over 1976-81, Spain […]| Variety
French kids content distributor Madgic Distribution (formerly APC Kids), has marked its debut at MipJunior with the sale of new animated series “Emerald” to Knowledge Canada, Mediacorp Singapore and Noga Israel. Adapted from the hit book series by Harriet Muncaster, the 18 x 11′ series, which includes a 22’ special, is produced by U.K. independent […]| Variety
Showmax is expanding its hit “Real Housewives” franchise with “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa,” bringing together standout cast members from South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria for a Brazilian getaway. The latest installment follows the success of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa,” which ranked as one of Showmax’s most-watched series in […]| Variety
Three years after winning Best European Short Film for Children and Young Audiences at the Berlinale with “Luce and the Rock,” Flemish director Britt Raes is adapting the film into a series consisting of 39 seven-minute episodes for Ketnet, the children’s arm of Belgian broadcaster VRT. Belgium’s Thuristar produces in co-production with France’s La Cabane […]| Variety
After hitting Canneseries by storm with “The Big Fuck-Up,” leading Flemish production label Jonnydepony is gearing up to release millennial female-led comedy “Boho.” Created by Abbie Boutkabout and directed by Olympia Allaert, the dramedy is set in the vibrant neighborhood of Borgerhout in Antwerp and boasts intricately choreographed dance and music to tell the intertwined […]| Variety
All3Media International has announced Kazakhstan streaming platform Freedom Media has acquired 110 hours of scripted content from the distributor’s catalogue. Freedom Media has acquired multiple seasons of hit dramas from All3Media International. Both seasons of Travis Fimmel led mystery drama Black Snow (6 x 1 hour), from Goalpost Pictures will be available, joined by both […]| Advanced Television
The latest installment in the hit German period drama follows three generations of the Schöllack family as they make their way through the turbulent 1970s.| The Hollywood Reporter