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Davide Abbatescianni


2112 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 30/06/2025.

Sky Original series Domina set to air in May

Sky Original series Domina set to air in May

The new epic historical drama series stars Kasia Smutniak playing the role of Rome’s most powerful and influential empress, Livia Drusilla  

24/03/2021 | Production | Funding | UK/Italy

Thriller series Max Anger – With One Eye Open in the works

Thriller series Max Anger – With One Eye Open in the works

Lisa Farzaneh and Jesper W Nielsen’s new production, staged by Nice Drama in association with Twelve Town, will premiere on Viaplay later this year  

24/03/2021 | Production | Funding | Sweden/UK

The first “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” round-table explores how algorithms and data analytics are making inroads into European screen production

The first “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” round-table explores how algorithms and data analytics are making inroads into European screen production

The event, organised by the Media Industries, Infrastructures and Institutions (MI3) research group from Utrecht University, was held online on 15 March  

23/03/2021 | Industry | Market | Netherlands

The Netherlands Film Fund invests €5.9 million in 21 new productions

The Netherlands Film Fund invests €5.9 million in 21 new productions

The big winners during the body’s latest round of funding were the drama series The Life and Laura H., as well as Saskia Diesing and Ben Verbong’s new fiction features  

23/03/2021 | Production | Funding | Netherlands

Frelle Petersen prepping Forever

Frelle Petersen prepping Forever

The Danish director’s sophomore feature revolves around a couple who lead a quiet existence in their yellow brick house, until an unbearable tragedy changes their lives forever  

22/03/2021 | Production | Funding | Denmark/Norway

Performers and audiovisual authors call on EU member states to entrust CMOs to manage their royalties

Performers and audiovisual authors call on EU member states to entrust CMOs to manage their royalties

European collective management organisations (CMOs) came together to discuss how to secure fair remuneration for performers and audiovisual authors  

19/03/2021 | Institutions | Legislation | Europe

Philipp Hoffmann • Founder, Kino on Demand

Interview: Philipp Hoffmann • Founder, Kino on Demand

“We believe that film exhibitors and streaming platforms should work closely together”

The founder and managing director of German outfit Rushlake Media told us why their streaming service may be beneficial for cinemagoers and exhibitors  

18/03/2021 | /Germany

The European Producers Club publishes a Code of Fair Practices for streamers

The European Producers Club publishes a Code of Fair Practices for streamers

The association outlined four golden rules, in an attempt to sensitise EU regulators and change the rules of engagement with major industry players  

18/03/2021 | Institutions | Legislation | Europe

Steve Shill's psycho-thriller series The Box now in production

Steve Shill's psycho-thriller series The Box now in production

NENT Group’s new series, co-produced by German outfit Night Train Media, will star Alexander Karim, Peter Stormare and Anna Friel in the leading roles  

16/03/2021 | Production | Funding | Sweden/Germany

Pascal Trächslin  • Distributor, Cineworx

Interview: Pascal Trächslin • Distributor, Cineworx

“In respect to the measures put in place during this coronavirus crisis, Switzerland is a happy island”

The CEO of the Basel-based production and distribution outfit discusses the current situation of the distribution of European arthouse films in Switzerland  

16/03/2021 | /Switzerland

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