New Regency Drives Into Europe Acquiring Smart Genre Crime Thriller ‘Beyond,’ From CBS Studios, ARD, Syrreal (EXCLUSIVE)

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To expand strategically and aligning with some contemporary smart TV investments, New Regency has teamed up with Bravado Equity to venture into Europe. This marks their initial European series acquisition – “Beyond” (also known as “Oderbruch”), one of the most notable recent television successes in Europe.

New Regency is set to premiere “Beyond” during the London TV Screenings, with exclusive previews scheduled for selected attendees on February 24th and 25th – marking its initial public showing.

The “Beyond” TV show has the potential to be produced with top-notch quality and attract significant financial backing from Europe’s abundant resources, given its classification as a prestige drama in entertainment circles.

In a first-look TV deal between CBS Studios and Syrreal Entertainment based in Berlin, the series “Beyond” is being produced. This production company is also associated with ARD Degeto, the film division of Germany’s ARD (the largest public broadcaster in Europe). Notably, ARD has been venturing into more ambitious series, such as the 2024 Canneseries winner “The Zweiflers,” and “Beyond” is no exception.

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In a first-look TV deal with CBS Studios and Berlin-based Syrreal Entertainment, the series “Beyond” is being produced. This production is also under ARD Degeto, the film division of Germany’s ARD (Europe’s largest public broadcaster). ARD has been expanding its horizons with more ambitious series like the 2024 Canneseries winner “The Zweiflers,” and “Beyond” falls into this category as well.

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In a first-look TV deal between CBS Studios and Berlin’s Syrreal Entertainment, “Beyond” is being produced. This production company includes ARD Degeto, the film division of Germany’s largest public broadcaster in Europe (ARD). ARD has been producing more ambitious series recently, such as the 2024 Canneseries winner “The Zweiflers,” and “Beyond” fits this pattern.

The project is additionally backed by the German Motion Picture Fund and the Polish Film Institute, in partnership with Bravado Equity.

Under the guidance of directors Adolfo J. Kolmerer, known for “The Island” and “The Calendar Killer,” and Christian Alvart, famous for “The Island” and “Free Country,” this gripping mystery unfolds. The story commences with the chilling revelation of 248 deceased bodies and skeletons found buried in a heap within a barren field along Germany’s border with Poland, a desolate marshland region.

The investigation into a serial killer reunites former police officer Maggie Kring (previously seen in “Tatort” and “Dark Woods”) with detective Roland Voit (known from “Dogs of Berlin” and “Dark”), who had been separated for over two decades.

They find themselves compelled to uncover and face the common history surrounding Maggie’s brother’s demise, a truth that heavily distresses her, as the killings start to align with an age-old tale about the “Mighty Game Warden.

Visually appealing yet tense right from the start due to an ominous electronic soundtrack, this suspense thriller seamlessly blends elements of a routine investigation with an unfathomable reality that’s downright jarring. As the tension escalates, it becomes a powerful cocktail where past events have a substantial impact, be it on a personal level, historically, or in a fantastical sense.

The series ‘Beyond’ premiered on ARD Mediathek, their VOD service, and garnered over seven million views within its first ten days, attracting a massive audience. It also clinched the top award at the Cadiz South International Series Festival, Spain’s most significant television event.”

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“In its debut on ARD Mediathek’s VOD service, ‘Beyond’ managed to draw in over seven million viewers within just ten days, showcasing a large audience. Additionally, it bagged the top prize at October’s Cadiz South International Series Festival, a significant television event held in Spain.”

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“Within its first 10 days on ARD Mediathek’s VOD service, ‘Beyond’ amassed over seven million views, demonstrating an impressive audience. Furthermore, it triumphed at the Cadiz South International Series Festival in October, which is Spain’s biggest television festival.

The series was created by Siegfried Kamml, Alvart, and Timm Oberwelland, with writing credits going to Arend Remmers, Martin Behnke, Ronny Schalk, and Alvart.

Samantha Cameron-Mowat, SVP of New Regency’s international distribution, expressed her enthusiasm as they unveil their initial collaboration for a European series with highly respected and skilled production partners. ‘Beyond’, an intelligent and suspenseful drama, is a project we are eager to share with global viewers,” said Samantha Cameron-Mowat.

“ARD in Germany has had a massive triumph with their top-watched fictional show of last year, and they’re now working on Season 2. She noted that non-English programming, especially high-quality scripted series, are still doing well across various platforms.”

Marco Arabit, SVP and co-head of international distribution for New Regency, stated that they are thrilled to broaden their acquisition strategy to encompass European premium scripted series. ‘Beyond,’ a unique and engaging series featuring a strong cast and innovative style, aligns perfectly with our expanding portfolio and reflects the essence of the New Regency brand.

The executive producers of Beyond are:

1. Christoph Pellander, Sebastian Lückel, and Patrick Noel Simon from Degeto Film.
2. Meghan Lyvers and Lindsey Martin from CBS Studios.
3. Max Breuer, Arend Remmers, Adolfo J. Kolmerer, and Nils Gustenhofen from Syrreal.

Established back in 1991, the collection of New Regency boasts timeless cinematic gems like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Revenant,” “12 Years a Slave,” and “Heat” – iconic films and television series that have left an indelible mark.

Titles of television shows encompass a variety: “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” an Emmy Award-winning series featuring Donald Glover that can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video; “Man on Fire,” an upcoming production inspired by AJ Quinnell’s cherished book series, set to debut on Netflix; and the intriguing conspiracy thriller “Prime Target,” starring Leo Woodall, which will be available on Apple TV+.

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2025-02-11 11:47