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Upcoming DVD Releases

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NOW AVAILABLE:
* Wiseguy – The Collector’s Edition (VEI)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–Long before Donnie Brasco brought similar drama to the big screen, Golden Globe winner Ken Wahl brought charisma, credibility, and chutzpah to his small-screen role as Vincent Terranova, a handsome 30-year-old agent with the FBI’s Organized Crime Bureau. How does a deep-cover operative keep his sanity and morality intact when the criminal lifestyle he’s sworn to bring down from within is more compelling than his own? Federal Agent Vincent Terranova (Ken Wahl) is plagued by this question in this innovative take on 80s cop dramas. Created by veteran hit producer Stephen J. Cannell, Wiseguy veers from traditional ‘bad guy of the week’ police procedural by breaking the drama into multi-episode story arcs that followed an Organized Crimes Bureau case – and its charismatic criminal suspects – to its logical conclusion. No matter the cost to criminal, victim, or cop. GUEST STARRING: Jonathan Banks, Kevin Spacey, Ray Sharkey, Joan Severance, Fred Thompson, Jerry Lewis, Stanley Tucci, David Strathairn, Billy Dee Williams, and Steven Bauer. All 75 episodes from all 4 seasons.
NOTE: previous DVD releases of Wiseguy had much of the music altered or removed, as compared to the original TV broadcasts: the new studio hasn’t said outright one way or the other, but there is NO indication in VEI’s announcement that the music is back in the re-release of these same episodes; we would tell you to expect the music to still be altered/missing on these DVDs…HOWEVER, one indication that we might be incorrect about that is the fact that VEI is touting “all 75 episodes,” which would include the 8-episode arc from Season 2 called “Dead Dog Records,” which has not previously been released on DVD in North America (neither with Ventura’s releases in 2003-05, nor with Mill Creek’s 67-episode “Collector’s Edition” release in 2010) due to music rights. On the other hand, even if these 8 episodes are included, it does NOT necessarily mean that all of the original music would be included (such as the iconic score from the Sonny Steelgrave arc with “Knights In White Satin”). Be careful if you purchase, is all we are suggesting!
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COMING ON 8/16:
* Hidden Assets – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–A woman lies dead in an Antwerp apartment; nearby, a suicide bomber detonates his device at a fashion show. In Ireland, Detective Emer Berry (Angeline Ball, Acceptable Risk) of the Criminal Assets Bureau finds rough diamonds in a raid on a small-time drug dealer, along with the deed to that luxury Antwerp flat. When she heads to Belgium to investigate, Emer is confronted by Chief Inspector Christian de Jong (Wouter Hendrickx, Blackout) of the anti-terrorism squad. Reluctantly banding together, they begin to untangle an international conspiracy involving drugs, terrorism, and corrupt corporate and political leaders. Caught up in this web of greed are the dead woman’s employer, heiress Bibi Melnick (Simone Kirby, His Dark Materials), and the Brannigans, a wealthy Irish business dynasty. Drawn into a battle of wits with the family, Emer, Christian, and the CAB team must follow the money to stop another terrorist attack…before it’s too late. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 8/23:
* Chicago Med – Season 7 (Universal)
$34.98 SRP DVD MOD

—–Chicago’s courageous medical heroes continue to confront the city’s most challenging medical cases in Season Seven of the emotionally charged drama series from Emmy-winning executive producer Dick Wolf. This season, Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss) finds his career at risk after his cover-up of a serious ethics violation; Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) continues to provide outstanding psychiatric insight; Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) deals with the fiscal scrutiny that comes with being the head of the city’s largest hospital; Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian Tee) looks to recover after being shot by a former patient; Dr. Dean Archer (Steven Weber) steps up as interim chief of the ER; Charge nurse Maggie Lockwood (Marlyne Barrett) juggles work and family issues; Surgeon Dr. Crockett Marcel (Dominic Rains) earns newfound respect from his peers; and new additions Dr. Stevie Hammer (Kristen Hager) and Dr. Dylan Scott (Guy Lockard) join the team. 5-disc set.

* Survivor – Season 42 (CBS/Paramount)
$34.99 SRP DVD MOD

EXTRAS: Secret Scenes; Tribal Council Voting Scenes
—–Stranded in the beautiful islands of Fiji, these 18 determined new castaways are divided into three tribes of six, and face one of the most dangerous seasons in the history of the show. The series evolves even further when this season introduces fresh elements to the competition that intensifies the battle, and tests even the strongest super fan. The mental and physical challenges force players to choose between personal risk and reward, while still navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day. The individuals competing are from diverse backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast, and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor. Hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst. 4-disc set.

* Starhunter ReduX – The Complete Series: Collector’s Edition (Shout! Factory)
$89.98 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Behind-The-Scenes Featurette; Effects: Before And After; Starhunter At FanExpo; Green Screen Follies; The Rudolpho Monologues; Recording The Theme; Composer Donald Quan…Live!; Promos
—–GALAXY-SIZED ADVENTURE AWAITS! INCLUDES ALL 44 EPISODES! Starhunter REDUX has finally landed! This beloved science-fiction adventure series starring Michael Paré (Streets Of Fire, Eddie And The Cruisers), Stephen Marcus (Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels), Tanya Allen (Silent Hill), Claudette Roche (The Game), and Clive Robertson (Darkstar: The Motion Picture) is finally available as a 10-Disc Blu-ray set including all 44 episodes, with all of the expanded footage, updated special effects and the originally intended 16:9 aspect ratio intact! Welcome to the year 2275. Earth has colonized the entire solar system … but danger still lurks in every corner of the universe. Bounty hunter Dante Montana (Paré) and his crew travel among the stars on the trail of interplanetary criminals, including the Raiders – an evil cabal that Dante believes kidnapped his beloved son. Elsewhere, covert forces wage a desperate war to unlock the secrets of the mysterious Divinity Cluster, believed to hold powerful knowledge that in the wrong hands would offer the power to dominate the known universe.
NOTE: this item was originally scheduled for release this past Tuesday, July 26th, but Shout! Factory has delayed the title until August 23rd

* Too Close – Series 1 (RLJ/Image)
$29.99 SRP DVD

—–Dr. Emma Roberston is the psychiatrist assigned to work on the case of a young mother accused of a terrible crime, and assess her sanity to determine whether she faces prison, a secure psychiatric hospital, or rehabilitation and release. Emma hopes that the case will make her career, but the sessions quickly become a complex psychological game of cat and mouse. Emma gradually starts to understand what drove the woman to her crime, but is she getting too close to someone who is beyond redemption?
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COMING ON 8/30:
* 61st Street – Season 1 (RLJ/Image)
$34.97 SRP DVD; $35.97 SRP Blu-ray

—–61st Street follows Moses Johnson, a promising Black high school athlete who is swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, and Franklin Roberts, the public defender who takes up his case. While Roberts has promised his wife he’ll retire, he takes on this case because he recognizes its potential to upend the entire Chicago judicial system, challenging the institutional racism and endemic corruption at its heart. 2-disc set in either format.

* Signora Volpe – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox, Delicious) is a top British spy, but she’s disillusioned with MI6 after one betrayal too many. In need of a respite, she heads to Italy for her niece’s wedding. But when the groom goes missing, leaving a dead body behind, Sylvia has a mystery to solve – covertly, of course. Enchanted by the town of Panicale and longing to reconnect with her sister (Tara Fitzgerald, Game of Thrones), Sylvia buys a crumbling old house on a hillside and decides to start anew in Umbria. But this secret agent was never cut out for a quiet life, and she’s soon tackling a variety of cases, from a skeleton unearthed in an archaeological dig to a kidnapped truffle pig and a blackmail scheme with diplomatic tensions. All the while, she grows closer to a handsome local cop, Capitano Giovanni Riva (Giovanni Cirfiera, American Crime Story), even as her ex-husband and ex-colleague, Adam (Jamie Bamber, Battlestar Galactica), tries to lure her back. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 9/6:
* Ride with Norman Reedus – Season 5 (RLJ/Image)
$29.99 SRP DVD

—–Join Walking Dead star and motorcycle enthusiast Norman Reedus on epic road trips around the world. In Season 5, Reedus travels to New Zealand, where he is joined by fellow actors Josh Brolin and Dylan McDermott. Then he revisits favorite moments from past adventures, telling behind the scenes stories and pulling the curtain back to reveal what it took to film this incredible series. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 9/20:
* DMZ – The Limited Series (Warner Canada)
CA$29.98 SRP DVD; CA$39.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–Based on the popular DC graphic novel of the same name, this adrenalized and expansive limited drama series follows intrepid medic Alma Ortega (Rosario Dawson) on her tireless, eight-year search for her missing son in a near-future America embroiled in a bitter civil war. With no other options, Alma negotiates her way into the only place she hasn’t been able to look: Manhattan – now a lawless demilitarized zone overrun by rival factions vying for power, as a race for control plays out between ruthless community leaders Parco Delgado (Benjamin Bratt) and Wilson Lin (Hoon Lee). While Alma’s harrowing quest thrusts her into the middle of this dangerous no man’s land, she unexpectedly emerges as a vital source of something needed most in the DMZ: hope.
NOTE: this has been announced in Canada only; there is no USA announcement yet

* Theodore Roosevelt (Lionsgate)
$19.98 SRP DVD

—–A two-part documentary, THEODORE ROOSEVELT explores the life of one of history’s most fascinating figures: a cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer, author, and finally, U.S. president. Featuring over five hours of expert interviews, rich archival material, and vivid live-action sequences, this documentary charts Roosevelt’s journey from his sickly childhood to being a champion for the working man to becoming, at age 42, the youngest president of the United States, whose legacy and impact on progressive political policies reverberate today.
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COMING ON 9/27:
* Kung Fu – The Complete 2nd Season (Warner)
$24.98 SRP DVD

—–It’s been six months since the explosive events of the season one finale, and we find Nicky (Olivia Liang) and the Shens in a great place: Nicky’s been using her kung fu skills to keep Chinatown safe, she and Henry (Eddie Liu) are only deeper in love with each other, and unlike season one, the Shen family are all in the know about Nicky’s extracurricular activities. Jin and Mei-Li (Tzi Ma and Kheng Hua Tan) have righted the ship and Harmony Dumplings has seen an extraordinary recovery – the restaurant is doing better business than ever. Everything’s been great in Nicky’s life… that is, until the reemergence of Russell Tan (Kee Chan), and the surprise appearance of Nicky’s cousin, Mia (Vanessa Yao). 3-disc set.



AMC NETWORKS ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS FOR TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES

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AMC NETWORKS ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS FOR TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES

NEW SERIES, FILMS, SPECIALS AND MORE NOW STREAMING ON AMC NETWORKS’ SUITE OF TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES THIS NOVEMBER

New York, NY – October 25, 2021 – This November, AMC Networks’ targeted streaming services will bring viewers an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, fan-favorite franchises, highly-anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, IFC Films Unlimited, Shudder and Sundance Now.

Highlights from across the suite of services include (in alphabetical and chronological order):

On ACORN TV:

Dalgliesh (Acorn TV Original)
New Episodes Premiere Mondays Beginning November 1; Season Finale on November 15

Based on P.D. James’s global bestsellers, this riveting mystery series stars Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Doctor Foster) as enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh. A recent widower and acclaimed poet, Dalgliesh employs his exceptional empathy and insight to plumb the darker depths of the human psyche while investigating complex crimes in 1970s England. The series consists of three two-part mysteries that each feature its own unique setting and extraordinary cast.

The Madame Blanc Mysteries (Acorn TV Original)
New Episodes Premiere Mondays Beginning November 15

In this six-part cozy mystery, antiques dealer Jean White (Sally Lindsay, Mount Pleasant, Cold Call is nearly bankrupt after her husband’s sudden death, and so she heads to their one last asset: a cottage in antiques hub Sainte Victoire, France. There, Jean begins investigating his death, aided by sympathetic taxi driver Dom (Steve Edge). She soon finds the colorful locals have a treasure trove of other mysteries for her to assess, too. Photos

Manhunt: The Night Stalker (Acorn TV Original)
New Episodes Premiere Mondays; Season Finale on November 8

The highest-rated UK drama returns with BAFTA and SAG Award-winning actor Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) reprising his acclaimed role as former London Metropolitan Police detective DCI Colin Sutton. Based on the real-life Sutton’s diaries, Manhunt: The Night Stalker is the true story of the police pursuit of a notorious burglar and serial rapist whose 17-year reign of terror left thousands of elderly people in Southeast London living in fear. The drama explores how Colin came late to the inquiry and helped solve it in a matter of weeks, taking an incredibly dangerous criminal off the streets.

On ALLBLK:

LACE (ALLBLK Original Legal Drama)
New Series Premieres Thursdays Beginning November 4

Lace follows the courtroom, boardroom, and bedroom chess matches of Lacey McCullough as she and her firm navigate clients, cases, exclusive call-girl (and boy) services, and their personal lives.

Covenant (ALLBLK Original Anthology Drama)
Episode 5 (“The Retribution,” Part 3) Premieres Monday, November 8

“The Retribution” is the story of Aiden Whitfield, a devoted husband, and her apparent to the illustrious Whitfield dynasty, must fight for his life and family when his world is turned upside down after a near fatal accident, and the ultimate betrayal occurs. Featuring Phaedra Parks and Duane Finley.

Partners in Rhyme (ALLBLK Original Sitcom)
New Series Premieres Thursdays Beginning November 18

A legendary rapper (MC Lyte) manages the budding career of her niece (Precious Way) in order to save her own while also managing massive debt.
On AMC+:

Ragdoll (AMC+ Original)
New Series Premieres Thursdays Beginning November 11

From the award-winning producers of Killing Eve, this modern-day Faustian thriller stars Henry Lloyd-Hughes (The Irregulars, Killing Eve), Thalissa Teixeira (Too Close, The Musketeers) and Lucy Hale (The Hating Game, Pretty Little Liars). Six people have been murdered, dismembered and sewn into the shape of one grotesque body suspended from a ceiling in a block of flats in London– nicknamed the “Ragdoll.” Assigned to this shocking case are newly reinstated DS Nathan Rose (Lloyd-Hughes); his best friend and boss, DI Emily Baxter (Teixeira); and the unit’s new recruit, DC Lake Edmunds (Hale). The ‘Ragdoll Killer’ taunts the police by sending them a list of his next victims, with Rose’s name at the very end. And with those victims to protect, our heroes soon come under intense public scrutiny. A gruesomely imaginative serial killer thriller, Ragdoll captures the fascinating but flawed friends struggling with the consequences of institutionalization and trauma.

Anna (AMC+ Original)
New Series Premieres Thursdays Beginning November 18

Based on the critically-acclaimed Italian novel, Anna is a dystopian story of a ravaged world destroyed by a virus which kills adults but spares children. Set amongst parched fields and mysterious forests, the crumbling hulks of shopping malls and abandoned cities pierce deserted wide-open spaces on an island reclaimed by nature and run by savage communities of survivors, most of whom are children. Anna only has one guide: a book left by her mother with instructions on how to survive. But, with each passing day she discovers that the old rules no longer apply, and instead has to make up new ones as she goes along.

Fear The Walking Dead
Early Access to New Episodes Continue One Week Ahead of Linear Premieres; Season 7A Finale Premieres Sunday, November 28

Alicia enlists Morgan’s help to search for a new home for her people, but Morgan soon learns the search is more complicated than he imagined.

On IFC FILMS UNLIMITED:

The Nightingale
Film Premieres Wednesday, November 3

Set during the colonization of Australia in 1825, the film follows Clare (Aisling Franciosi), a 21-year-old Irish convict, who, after serving time, is desperate to be free of her abusive master, Lieutenant Hawkins (Sam Caflin). She becomes the victim of a harrowing crime at the hands of the lieutenant and his cronies and when British authorities fail to deliver justice, Clare decides to pursue Hawkins, with the help of a young Aboriginal tracker Billy (Baykali Ganambarr) who grudgingly takes her through the rugged wilderness to track him down.

Death of Stalin
Film Premieres Wednesday, November 3

The one-liners fly as fast as political fortunes fall in this uproarious, wickedly irreverent satire from Armando Iannucci (Veep, In the Loop). Moscow, 1953: when tyrannical dictator Joseph Stalin drops dead, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to be the next Soviet leader.

Vita & Virginia
Film Premieres Wednesday, November 24

Set amidst the bohemian high society of 1920s England, Vita & Virginia tells the scintillating true story of a literary love affair that fueled the imagination of one of the 20th century’s most celebrated writers. Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton), the brash, aristocratic wife of a diplomat refuses to be constrained by her marriage, defiantly courting scandal through her affairs with women. When she meets the brilliant but troubled Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki), she’s immediately attracted to the famed novelist’s eccentric genius and enigmatic allure. Their intense relationship leaves both women profoundly transformed and inspires one of Woolf’s greatest works.

On SHUDDER:

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula (Shudder Original)
New Episodes of Season 4 Continue Every Tuesday

The groundbreaking Shudder Original series follows ten drag artists from around the world competing for a $100,000 grand prize – the largest in show history. Season four will feature a spectacular lineup of guest judges including Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical film series), Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), Kristian Nairn (Game of Thrones), Misha Osherovich (Freaky), Queer country music icon Orville Peck, pop metal star Poppy, Ray Santiago (Ash vs. The Evil Dead), Bob the Drag Queen (We’re Here), and more.

Behind the Monsters (Shudder Original)
New Episodes Continue Every Wednesday

The new original docu-series Behind the Monsters takes a deep dive on cinematic horror icons, including Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Candyman, Chucky and Pinhead, and features interviews with horror experts and the writers, directors and actors from the original films that made each character the stuff of genre legends. Written and directed by Gabrielle Binkley and Anthony Uro and produced by Stage 3 Productions, Behind the Monsters is executive produced by Phil Nobile Jr., Kelly Ryan and Mark Shostrom.

Great White (Shudder Exclusive)
New Film Premieres Thursday, November 11

A blissful tourist trip turns into a nightmare when five seaplane passengers are stranded miles from shore. In a desperate bid for survival, the group tries to make it to land before they either run out of supplies or are taken by a menacing terror lurking just beneath the surface. Starring Katrina Bowden (30 Rock), Aaron Jakubenko (Tidelands), Kimie Tsukakoshi (Riptide), Tim Kano (Neighbours) and Te Kohe Tuhaka (Love and Monsters)

On SUNDANCE NOW:

Stella Blómkvist (Sundance Now Exclusive)
Season 2 Binge Premieres Thursday, November 11

Set two years after the events in the Ministry, that changed the political landscape of Iceland, season two of Stella Blómkvist finds our eponymous character back to her old tricks defending criminals and hustling her way through the court system. Meanwhile Stella’s ex-lover/current Prime Minister Dagbjört is causing massive social upheaval with her war chest full of money from the Chinese government. This is a changed world, and not to everyone’s liking. But when a series of new cases demand Stella’s attention, she will have her wits, her sense of justice and even her belief in herself, truly tested. And of course, there will be diabolical murders to solve. *Icelandic foreign language drama

Hollington Drive (Sundance Now Exclusive)
Premieres Thursdays Beginning November 18

On a Summer evening in the seemingly idyllic suburb of Hollington Drive, 10-year-old Alex is declared missing. As grief tears through the community, sisters Theresa and Helen fight to hold their lives and their families together. Secrets and lies begin to surface as long-held facades falter.

Too Close
Season 1 Binge Premieres Thursday, November 4

AMC+ Original’s three-part psychological thriller centers around forensic psychiatrist Dr. Emma Robertson (Emily Watson), who must assess criminal suspect Connie Mortensen (Denise Gough, The Fall, Colette) – only to fall victim to Connie’s insightful, yet manipulative nature. Connie has a searing insight into Emma’s deepest insecurities and starts to brutally exploit them. Ultimately, their sessions are meant to uncover what happened on the night when Connie’s despicable crime occurred. To do that, Emma must uncover the truth around Connie’s complex relationship with her beautiful best friend, Ness (Thalissa Teixeira, Two Weeks to Live, Trigonometry), which seemingly triggered Connie’s psychological descent.

About AMC Networks:

AMC Networks is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically-acclaimed content. Its portfolio of brands includes AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, IFC Films, and a number of fast-growing streaming services, including the AMC+ premium streaming bundle, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK. AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind award-winning owned series and franchises, including The Walking Dead, the highest-rated series in cable history. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.



Emily Watson Stars in the New AMC+ Original Series “Too Close”

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BAFTA Award-Winner Emily Watson Stars in the New AMC+ Original Series “Too Close”
The three-part psychological thriller centers around forensic psychiatrist Dr. Emma Robertson (Watson), who must assess criminal suspect Connie Mortensen (Denise Gough) – only to fall victim to Connie’s insightful, yet manipulative nature.
[via press release from AMC Networks]
BAFTA AWARD-WINNER EMILY WATSON STARS IN THE NEW AMC+ ORIGINAL SERIES “TOO CLOSE”

Three-Part British Psychological Thriller Premieres as a Full Series Binge on May 20

Five Stars: “Fantastically compelling, brilliantly scripted… One of the most convincing cat-and-mouse games ever seen on screen… Feels like the most woman-centred, woman-driven mainstream production we’ve yet seen” – The Guardian

Five Stars: “Uncliched, intelligent, dark, unpredictable” – The Times

“A gripping psychological thriller with a Killing Eve twist” – Radio Times

New York, NY – May 3, 2021 – Starring BAFTA Award-winning actress Emily Watson (Chernobyl, Little Women), the AMC+ Original Series, Too Close, premieres as a full series binge on Thursday, May 20.

Recently premiering in the UK to universal acclaim, the three-part psychological thriller centers around forensic psychiatrist Dr. Emma Robertson (Watson), who must assess criminal suspect Connie Mortensen (Denise Gough, The Fall, Colette) – only to fall victim to Connie’s insightful, yet manipulative nature. Connie has a searing insight into Emma’s deepest insecurities and starts to brutally exploit them. Ultimately, their sessions are meant to uncover what happened on the night when Connie’s despicable crime occurred. To do that, Emma must uncover the truth around Connie’s complex relationship with her beautiful best friend, Ness (Thalissa Teixeira, Two Weeks to Live, Trigonometry), which seemingly triggered Connie’s psychological descent.

Too Close, based on the novel of the same title written by pseudonym Natalie Daniels, is written by Clara Salaman (EastEnders) and directed by Susan Tully (Line of Duty). Letitia Knight (The Missing) serves as producer. Ruth Kenley-Letts (Mrs. Wilson), Kate Crow (Taboo), Jenny Van Der Lande (Mrs. Wilson), Clara Salaman, Emily Watson, and Neil Blair (Fantastic Beasts film series) serve as executive producers. The series is produced by Snowed-In Productions in association with All3Media International for ITV, UK.
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About AMC+:

AMC+ is the company’s new premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming from AMC, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV and full access to targeted streaming services Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited, which feature content such as A Discovery of Witches, Creepshow, Riviera and Boyhood. Currently available to Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV channels, Roku Channels, Comcast Xfinity, DirecTV, DISH, Sling TV and YouTube TV customers, AMC+ features a continually refreshed library of commercial-free content, including fan favorites Mad Men, Rectify, Orphan Black, Hell on Wheels, NOS4A2 and series from The Walking Dead Universe, among many others. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Gangs of London, The Salisbury Poisonings, Cold Courage, Spy City and forthcoming dramas Too Close and Kin.



New AMC+ Original “Too Close” Starring Emily Watson Joins May Lineup

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New AMC+ Original “Too Close” Starring Emily Watson Joins May Lineup
For the month of May, AMC+ offers subscribers a wide variety of critically acclaimed and commercial-free programming, including compelling new dramas, fan-favorite franchises, and film collections from across the company’s entertainment networks and targeted streaming services.
[via press release from AMC Networks]
WHAT’S STREAMING ON AMC+…

NEW AMC+ ORIGINAL “TOO CLOSE” BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL DRAMA STARRING EMILY WATSON DEBUTS WITH FULL SEASON BINGE ON MAY 20

Season Finale of Critically Acclaimed AMC+ Original Series Spy City Premieres on May 20

Joining Other New Series, Films, Specials and More From AMC Networks’ Premium Streaming Bundle in May

New York, NY, April 19, 2021 – For the month of May, AMC+ offers subscribers a wide variety of critically acclaimed and commercial-free programming, including compelling new dramas, fan-favorite franchises, and film collections from across the company’s entertainment networks and targeted streaming services.

Highlights for the month include:

· Debut of AMC+ Original Too Close, a compelling new British psychological drama about a forensic psychiatrist (Emily Watson) assessing a woman accused of a heinous crime – and slowly falling victim to her manipulation. Full series is available to binge on Thursday, May 20.

· New episodes of AMC+ Original Spy City, a six-part espionage Cold War thriller starring Dominic Cooper (Preacher), continue every Thursday with the season finale debuting on Thursday, May 20, available exclusively on AMC+.

· Early access to new episodes of Fear the Walking Dead’s critically acclaimed 6th season continues every Thursday, ahead of the Sunday television broadcast on AMC.

· Special content from The Walking Dead Universe available only on AMC+, including exclusive Episode Diaries taking viewers behind-the-scenes of the latest seasons with never-before-seen footage and interviews with cast and creators.

· Re-watch the thrilling penultimate season with the all-access The Walking Dead: Episode Diaries. All bonus episodes from Season 10 available starting Thursday, May 6.

· Debut of TWD World Beyond: Episode Diaries exploring the newest franchise in The Walking Universe. New episodes available every Thursday beginning Thursday, May 27.

· Early access to the premiere episode of the hit nature franchise Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty, narrated by BAFTA-winning actor Bill Nighy, on Saturday, May 29, one week ahead of its debut on BBC America.

· New double-features of Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs Season 3 continue to debut on-demand every Sunday, following Shudder’s live stream of the episodes on Fridays.

· New binges of acclaimed Sundance Now series debuting this month include:

· British drama The Drowning on Thursday, May 6

· New Zealand thriller The Nest on Thursday, May 20

· True Crime series Between Black and Blue on Tuesday, May 25

· A new season of the iconic BBCA auto series Top Gear continues every Sunday until the season finale on Sunday, May 16.

· Special documentary Attenborough’s Journey, celebrating the remarkable Sir David Attenborough, timed to his 95th birthday on Saturday, May 8.

· Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AMC+ presents more than 100 hours of programming in a dozen languages spotlighting Asian talent including acclaimed films like Mayhem, starring Academy Award nominee and The Walking Dead alumnus Steven Yeun; award-winning documentaries such as Sundance Jury Prize selection Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry; and iconic horror franchises including The Ring trilogy and Train to Busan trilogy, among others.

A full May schedule is below (in chronological order):

One Wild Day – Season Finale Premieres Saturday, May 1

BBC AMERICA’s stunning, modern natural history series continues the 24-hour journey with the most extraordinary animals on our planet as they thrive at different moments in the day to survive in some of the toughest landscapes. For some animals 24 hours is the blink of an eye – for others, it’s an entire lifetime.

Bottomless Brunch at Colman’s – New Specials Sunday, May 2 and Sunday, May 30

Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead) brings guests together for conversation and a delicious cocktail over brunch. Join Colman as he celebrates Cinco de Mayo (May 2) and Pride (May 30). Guests to be announced.

The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs – Season 3 Double-Features Every Sunday

Experience Shudder’s hit original series with Joe Bob Briggs, the world’s foremost drive-in movie critic, as he presents eclectic horror movie double features, interrupting the films to expound upon their merits, histories and significance to genre cinema. The show’s hashtag, #TheLastDriveIn, has trended in the top 10 on Twitter in the US during the premiere of every episode and special, often reaching No. 1. Episodes will be available on-demand on AMC+ every Sunday following the live stream on Shudder on Fridays.

Framing John Delorean – Premieres Wednesday, May 5

Starring Alec Baldwin in reenactments, discover the untold story of the controversial automaker’s meteoric rise and shocking fall. *IFC Films Unlimited

The Clovehitch Killer – Premieres Wednesday, May 5

Starring Dylan McDermott, a picture-perfect family is torn apart after Tyler finds a cache of disturbing images in his father’s possession. He begins to suspect that the man he trusts most in the world may be responsible for the murder of 13 girls ten years prior. *IFC Films Unlimited

Fear the Walking Dead – Early Access to New Episodes Continue Every Thursday Ahead of AMC Sunday Broadcast

As Morgan’s (Lennie James) bid to free the remaining members of the group becomes bolder, Virginia (Colby Minifie) grows increasingly desperate to find her sister and protect the settlements from forces working inside and outside her walls. The second half of Season 6 reveals the impact of what living under Virginia’s control has done to each person in this group, who once saw themselves as a family. New alliances will be formed, relationships will be destroyed, and loyalties forever changed.

The Walking Dead: Episode Diaries – Full Season 10 Binge Available Starting Thursday, May 6

Special re-watch of the penultimate season featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with cast and creators, available only on AMC+.

The Drowning – Full Series Binge Premieres Thursday, May 6

Starring Jill Halfpenny (Liar) as Jodie, a woman whose son has disappeared eight years earlier. Having struggled to rebuild her life, everything is thrown into turmoil once again when she catches sight of a teenage boy that she is convinced is her missing child. *Sundance Now/Acorn TV Exclusive

Fried Barry – Premieres Friday, May 7

Feature film debut from award-winning director Ryan Kruger, Shudder’s outrageous alien horror comedy follows the story of a drug-addled degenerate who, after yet another bender, gets abducted by aliens. What follows is an onslaught of drugs, sex and violence as our alien tourist enters the weird and wonderful world of humankind. *Shudder Original

Attenborough’s Journey – Premieres Saturday, May 8

New special celebrating iconic natural history presenter Sir David Attenborough on his 95th birthday documents his extraordinary life — from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter to his early years as a presenter. Combining exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, candid on-location interviews and stunning moments from his groundbreaking documentaries, this intimate special follows Attenborough’s years on the road – from the islands of the Galapagos, to the mountains of Canada, to the jungles of Borneo, revealing an Attenborough you have never seen. *BBC AMERICA

Swimming with Men – Premieres Wednesday, May 12

From IFC Films Unlimited, comedian Rob Brydon (The Trip) stars in this hilariously offbeat ode to following your calling. It’s sink or synchro for a ragtag group of middle-aged men chasing aquatic glory.

The Reckoning – Premieres Thursday, May 13

Shudder Exclusive Film from director Neil Marshall (The Descent). Charlotte Kirk stars as Evelyn, a young widow haunted by the recent suicide of her husband Joseph and is then falsely accused of being a witch by her landlord after she rejects his advances.

China: Nature’s Ancient Kingdom – Premieres Saturday, May 15

BBC AMERICA’s three-part series reveals the world’s largest conservation project and breathtaking wildlife hidden inside China’s stunning national parks. Narrated by Vanessa Kirby (The Crown).

Top Gear – New Episodes Continue Every Sunday with Season Finale Premiering on May 16

Weekly episodes of BBC AMERCA’s Top Gear features hosts Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness as they continue a series of challenges designed to push them and their cars to the limit. The Season Finale will premiere on Sunday, May 16. *BBC AMERICA

Too Close – Full Series Binge Premieres Thursday, May 20

AMC+ Original starring Emily Watson, Too Close is a three-part psychological thriller that centers around forensic psychiatrist Emma Robinson (Watson), who must assess criminal suspect Connie (Denise Gough) – only to fall victim to Connie’s insightful, yet manipulative nature. Connie has a searing insight into Emma’s deepest insecurities and starts to brutally exploit them. Ultimately, the sessions are meant to uncover what happened on the night of someone’s death. To do that, Emma must uncover the truth around Connie’s complex relationship with her beautiful best friend, Ness (Thalissa Teixeira), which seemingly triggered Connie’s psychological descent.

Spy City – Season Finale Premieres Thursday, May 20

An AMC+ Original, this Cold War espionage series follows English spy Fielding Scott (Dominic Cooper, Preacher, Captain America: The First Avenger) as he is sent to Berlin in 1961 on a mission to find the source behind the leak of vital security information. The Russians, it seems, know everything. The Western powers – United States, United Kingdom, and France – maintain their uneasy alliance. Scott must find out who the traitor is and expose, arrest, or eliminate that person, all against the backdrop of what Nikita Khrushchev coined “the most dangerous place on earth.”

The Nest – Full Series Binge Premieres Thursday, May 20

This psychological thriller follows a wealthy New Zealand couple who would do anything to have a baby. *Sundance Now

Psycho Goreman – Premieres Thursday, May 20

After unearthing a gem that controls an evil monster looking to destroy the Universe, a young girl and her brother use it to make him do their bidding. *Shudder Exclusive

Between Black and Blue – Series Binge Premieres Tuesday, May 25

The extraordinary true crime story of two New York City detectives who are convicted of a sensational murder, their decades-long fight to clear their names, and the hunt for one of the confessed gunmen who may hold all the answers. *Sundance Now Exclusive

TWD World Beyond: Episode Diaries – Premieres Thursday, May 27

Dive deeper into the newest franchise in The Walking Dead Universe with World Beyond: Episode Diaries, featuring bonus editions of the first season with behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews.

Skull: The Mask – Premieres Thursday, May 27

A Shudder Original, this action-packed and outrageous slasher flick depicts a supernatural serial killer based on pre-Colombian mythology in a hunt for revenge in the metropolis of São Paulo.

The Gulf – Season 2 Premieres Thursday, May 27

Season 2 of the Sundance Now Exclusive picks up with detective Jess Savage finding herself involved in a puzzling new case.

Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty – Early Access to the Premiere on Saturday, May 29, One Week Ahead of BBC AMERICA’s Premiere on June 5

Narrated by BAFTA-winning actor Bill Nighy, the compelling saga continues the heartstring-tugging, dramatic tale of survival revolving around three families of meerkats who are descendants of the legendary meerkat matriarch, Flower. Neighbors and rivals who share a bloodline are forced to compete for food and resources in an environment that is undergoing a great deal of change: the Kalahari Desert in South Africa. Subsequent episodes will be available every Saturday, alongside their airing on BBC AMERICA.

About AMC+:

AMC+ is the company’s new premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming from AMC, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV and full access to targeted streaming services Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited, which feature content such as A Discovery of Witches, Creepshow, Riviera and Boyhood. Currently available to Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV channels, Roku Channels, Comcast Xfinity, DirecTV, DISH, Sling TV and YouTube TV customers, AMC+ features a continually refreshed library of commercial-free content, including fan favorites Mad Men, Rectify, Orphan Black, Hell on Wheels, NOS4A2 and series from The Walking Dead Universe, among many others. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Gangs of London, The Salisbury Poisonings, Cold Courage, Spy City and forthcoming dramas Too Close and Kin.



AMC+ SCORES A TRIO OF ACCLAIMED CRIME DRAMAS MAKING EXCLUSIVE U.S. DEBUTS

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AMC+ SCORES A TRIO OF ACCLAIMED CRIME DRAMAS MAKING EXCLUSIVE U.S. DEBUTS ON THE PREMIUM STREAMING BUNDLE THIS YEAR
BRON Studios’ and Headline Pictures’ Kin, Starring Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne and BAFTA Award-Nominated Aidan Gillen, Set to Premiere This Fall as an AMC+ Original
All3Media International’s Too Close, Starring Emmy, Golden Globe and Academy Award-Nominated Emily Watson, Debuts Later This Year
Lionsgate’s Cold Courage, Starring BAFTA and Olivier Award-Nominated John Simm, Launches with the First Three Episodes on March 11
Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY – February 18, 2021 – AMC+ has acquired the rights to a trio of acclaimed crime dramas launching exclusively in the U.S. on the new premium streaming bundle service this year. BRON Studios’ and Headline Pictures’ Kin, starring Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne and BAFTA-nominated actor Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones), will launch this fall as an AMC+ Original. All3Media International’s psychological thriller Too Close, starring BAFTA-winning actress Emily Watson (Chernobyl), will debut later this year, while Lionsgate’s international crime drama Cold Courage, starring BAFTA-nominated actor John Simm (Doctor Who), is slated to premiere the first three episodes on Thursday, March 11. *Too Close photo available HERE and Cold Courage photos available HERE

“Between our international acquisitions team’s strong track record identifying and acquiring the best content from the rest of the world and the incredibly positive response to the crime drama Gangs of London, which quickly became one of the top-performing originals on AMC+, we’re thrilled to add three equally compelling and suspenseful crime thrillers, featuring breakthrough characters and themes of family drama and cat-and-mouse flair, to the premium streaming bundle,” said Dan McDermott, president of AMC Networks programming and co-president of AMC Studios. “We’re delighted to be partnering with BRON Studios, All3Media International and Lionsgate to rollout this curated slate of exceptional dramas exclusively to U.S. audiences and AMC+ subscribers first.”

Currently filming in Dublin, Ireland, Kin boasts a stellar Irish and international cast lead by breakthrough Irish actress Clare Dunne (Herself), Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones), Ciarán Hinds (Game of Thrones), Sam Keeley (The Cured), Emmett J. Scanlan (Peaky Blinders), Maria Doyle Kennedy (Outlander) and newcomer Yasmin Seky. The story charts the lives of a fictional Dublin family embroiled in a gangland war and speaks to the enduring unbreakable bonds of blood and family. The series’ local storyline, native cast and shooting location adds it to the growing ranks of strong and prestigious television series coming out of Ireland.

Kin is produced by BRON Studios and Headline Pictures, in association with RTÉ, Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) and Creative Wealth Media with support from Screen Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). Peter McKenna (The Last Kingdom, Red Rock) is the series showrunner/executive producer, writer and co-creator and Ciarán Donnelly (Altered Carbon, Vikings) is co-creator. Diarmuid Goggins (Bulletproof) and Tessa Hoffe (Wayne) are the first and second block directors, respectively.

Executive producers on the series are BRON Studios’ David Davoli (The Defeated, Bag of Bones), Samantha Thomas (Jessica Jones, Daredevil), Steven Thibault (Pieces of a Woman, Capone) and Aaron L. Gilbert (Bombshell, Joker, Fences), Headline Pictures’ Christian Baute (Man in the High Castle, Funny Games), Laurence Lenica, Frank Calderon, and Ciaran Donnelly. James Flynn (The Borgias, Into the Badlands) and Morgan O’Sullivan (Vikings, The Tudors) are producing through their Metropolitan Films banner, with Emma Fleischer (Runways, Daredevil) as supervising producer for BRON, Edmund Sampson as line producer and Catherine Tiernan as production executive for Metropolitan Films. Dermot Horan, David Crean and Shane Murphy are executive producers for RTÉ, Andrew Byrne for Screen Ireland and Fredrik Ljungberg, Nanna Mailand-Mercado and Filippa Wallestam are executive producers for NENT Group. Kin will launch exclusively on RTÉ in Ireland and on NENT Group’s streaming service Viaplay in the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland. The deal was negotiated by Davoli on behalf of BRON Releasing and Noel Manzano and Rafael Gomez on behalf of AMC Networks.

“There is no better home for Peter McKenna’s iconic vision of this indelible Irish crime family than within the AMC Networks family, where some of the greatest television of the last two decades has been made, and we are thrilled to be partnering with them on it. Kin, at its heart, is a global story about grief, love, loss and the ties that bind us, and along with our partners at Headline Pictures, RTÉ and NENT Group, we are especially proud of the world class Irish cast and crew, as well as the support of Metropolitan, Screen Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, who have made it possible,” said David Davoli, President of Television for BRON.

“We are immensely proud of this show and excited it has found a home at AMC; an opinion-leading and prestigious brand that will help the series reach a wide audience and do justice to the work of the gifted team that has produced this project during such difficult times. We are deeply thankful to Peter McKenna for his gripping and atmospheric writing, and to Diarmuid Goggins for the unique brand of visual storytelling he brought to the project. Headline Pictures was fortunate to be able to team up with BRON Studios early on in the development process and wishes to thank all its team for their ceaseless efforts in building the transatlantic partnership between Canada, Ireland, Scandinavia and the UK for this show,” said Christian Baute.

Too Close is a three-part drama that centers around forensic psychiatrist Emma Robinson (Watson), who must assess criminal suspect Connie – only to fall victim to Connie’s insightful, yet manipulative nature. Connie has a searing insight into Emma’s deepest insecurities and starts to brutally exploit them. Their sessions become a complex psychological game with confusing undercurrents. Ultimately, the sessions are meant to uncover what happened on the night of someone’s death. To do that, Emma must find out the truth around Connie’s complex relationship with her beautiful best friend, Ness, which seemingly triggered Connie’s heinous behavior. Other series stars include Denise Gough as Connie Mortensen, Thalissa Teixeira (Two Weeks to Live) as Ness Jones, as well as James Sives (Chernobyl, Annika), Risteárd Cooper (Quiz), Chizzy Akudolu (Holby City), Karl Johnson, Eileen Davies (Doctors, Liar), Nina Wadia (EastEnders) and Paul Chahidi (This Country).

Ruth Kenley-Letts, Head of Drama at Snowed In Productions said “Clara Salaman has written an extraordinarily powerful and compelling drama. Her writing sparkles with truthy, wit, honesty and heartbreak that keeps us on the edge of our seat and always wanting to know more. With the wonderful direction of Sue Tully and two outstanding performances from Emily Watson and Denise Gough, I couldn’t be prouder to have worked with this talented team alongside All3Media International, ITV and AMC.”

Sally Habbershaw, EVP Americas at All3Media International said “We are delighted to be in partnership with AMC Networks on Too Close. Emily Watson and Denise Gough’s performances are spectacular, and Ruth Kenley-Lett’s yet again delivers a premium and very enticing drama.”

Based on the award-winning and best-selling novels from Finnish journalist Pekka Hiltunen, Cold Courage follows two women as they collide during a series of murders in present-day London. Mari, a fierce psychologist, and Lia, a shy graphic artist, are drawn together through the “Studio” – a clandestine group of like-minded people operating off the grid, dedicated to righting the wrongs of the powerful, influential and corrupt. Mari’s obsession is to stop the meteoric rise of a dangerous, charismatic politician. She needs an unknown face to infiltrate his campaign. Who better than Lia? John Simm (Doctor Who, Life on Mars) stars as populist politician Arthur Fried, and is joined by Caroline Goodall (The White Princess) and Arsher Ali (Line of Duty) alongside Finnish leads Sofia Pekkari and Pihla Viitala. Jakob Eklund, Peter Coonan and Matteo Simoni also star. The series was adapted for the screen by BAFTA-nominated David Joss Buckley (Hinterland) and Brendan Foley (The Riddle) and is directed by Agneta Fagerstrom and Kadir Ferati Balci. The deal was negotiated by Kate Nexon on behalf of Lionsgate and Tiffany Tulba on behalf of AMC Networks.

“We’re pleased to continue to expand our relationship with our partners at AMC by licensing to them the political thriller Cold Courage,” said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television Distribution Jim Packer. “With its timely and topical subject matter torn from today’s headlines, world-class cast and remarkable filmmaking team, it will be a great addition to the AMC+ slate that will resonate with their audiences for years to come.”

ABOUT AMC+

AMC+ is the company’s new premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming from across AMC Networks’ entertainment networks and a number of the company’s targeted streaming services including Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited, which feature content such as Riviera, Creepshow, A Discovery of Witches and Boyhood. Currently available to Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV channels, Roku Channels, Comcast Xfinity, DirecTV, DISH and Sling TV customers, AMC+ features a continually refreshed new library of commercial-free content, including Mad Men, Gangs of London, The Salisbury Poisonings, Orphan Black, Portlandia, Soulmates and The Walking Dead: World Beyond, among many others.

ABOUT BRON

Currently celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary, BRON is a worldwide media and entertainment company committed to furthering the art and craft of meaningful commercial storytelling. Focused on the strategic development, production and financing of original live-action and animated features, television and digital media content, BRON has been instrumental in more than 100 productions and has built a robust slate of upcoming projects across all platforms. The company’s filmmaker-first approach, built on inclusion, innovation and respect, has helped BRON solidify creative relationships with elite talent from an array of backgrounds.

The company’s full roster of acclaimed releases includes Academy Award® recognized films such as Bombshell; Fences and the box-office record-breaking film Joker, which earned Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar for best actor. Other BRON Films include Clint Eastwood’s The Mule, Leave No Trace, Roman J. Israel Esq., The Willoughbys, Queen & Slim, The Birth of a Nation, The Way Back, Greyhound and Jason Reitman’s The Front Runner and Tully, among others.

Upcoming film releases include Jordan Peele’s Candyman; the Aretha Franklin biography Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson; Judas and the Black Messiah, starring Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield; Barry Levinson’s The Survivor, starring Ben Foster; Fatherhood, starring Kevin Hart; Taylor Sheridan’s Those Who Wish Me Dead, starring Angelina Jolie; David Lowery’s The Green Knight, starring Dev Patel; and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, BRON’s third collaboration with Jason Reitman.

BRON recently wrapped production on Solitary, starring BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo from writer/director Nate Parker and The Defeated (fka Shadowplay) television series, starring Taylor Kitsch and Michael C. Hall. The company is currently in production on Surrounded from director Anthony Mandler and starring Letitia Wright, Jamie Bell and Michael K. Williams; Patrick Hughes’s The Man from Toronto, starring Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson, and Kaley Cuoco; and the crime drama series Kin starring Clare Dunne, Aidan Gillen and Charlie Cox.

Founded in 2010 by Aaron L. Gilbert and Brenda Gilbert, BRON Studios is headquartered in Vancouver, with offices in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto.

ABOUT HEADLINE

“Founded in 2005, Headline Pictures is a UK-based production company with offices in London and Paris. The company develops film and television for both the domestic and international markets, and co-developed and co-produced Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle, produced the International EMMY-winning Peter Pan adaptation Peter & Wendy for ITV, the global box office hit Quartet directed by Dustin Hoffman and starring Dame Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay and Pauline Collins, written by Oscar-winner Sir Ronald Harwood; the Charles Dickens biopic The Invisible Woman directed by Ralph Fiennes and written by EMMY and BAFTA-winner Abi Morgan, and co-produced the Prix Italia-winning WWII thriller series The Saboteurs broadcast on NRK, More4 and across Europe, and Stephen King adaptation Bag of Bones starring Pierce Brosnan.

Headline Pictures is part of the UGC SERIES group. The UGC theatrical network ranks second in French-speaking Europe and its subsidiary UGC Images is a major French movie production and distribution company. UGC SERIES consolidates five television production companies in Britain and France, creating series for both the domestic and international market.

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Combining the STARZ premium global subscription platform with world-class motion picture and television studio operations, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) brings a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. Its film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and the largest collection of film and television franchises in the independent media space. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for the audiences it serves worldwide.

ABOUT ALL3MEDIA INTERNATIONAL

All3Media International distributes popular, award-winning TV programmes to over 1,000 broadcasters and media platforms around the world.

The company has been celebrated for producing, marketing and distributing quality, ground-breaking and pioneering shows to a global audience – consistently topping the Broadcast and Televisual annual Indies Surveys and we have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of our growth – twice. Our catalogue contains over 15,000 hours of content across all genres.

As well as Britain’s top-selling drama series MIDSOMER MURDERS, our quality scripted content includes FLEABAG, THE MISSING, SKINS, MYSTERY ROAD, NATIONAL TREASURE, LIAR and VAN DER VALK. Non-scripted and format highlights include GOGGLEBOX, UNDERCOVER BOSS, GORDON RAMSAY’S 24 HOURS TO HELL AND BACK, FLIRTY DANCING, THE DOG HOUSE and RACE ACROSS THE WORLD. As part of the UK’s leading multi-label studio we partner with industry-leading UK and international producers – including our own studios – in developing, financing and delivering content and formats.