SevenOne International: “Lilyhammer” picked up by Yes Satellite Television in Israel
Munich, May 08, 2012. A New York gangster in
Norway. Really? Yes DBS Satellite Services in Israel picked up the
mobster series "Lilyhammer" starring Steven Van Zandt. The
fish-out-of-water-story will air Tuesdays at 9:15pm starting May
8th on yesOh. "Lilyhammer" tells the story of Frank 'The
Fixer' who needs a hideout after ratting out his boss. And
Lillyhammer in Norway seems to be the perfect match.
"We are delighted to be working with SevenOne
International and we are looking forward to our continued future
relationship" says Yona Wiesenthal, Senior VP of Content at
Yes.
Yan He Regional Sales Director Middle East at
SevenOne International: "Frank 'The Fixer' found his way to Israel!
Following historical ratings in Norway and sales to Netflix and the
BBC, I am sure this season's must have drama series has found a
perfect new home at Israel's yesOh."
About Lilyhammer
Known for his iconic performance as Silvio Dante, the
consigliere to Tony Soprano in the award-winning series "The
Sopranos," and his work as guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E
Street Band, Van Zandt created "Lilyhammer" with some of Norway's
top actors, writers and directors.
After Frank "The Fixer" Tagliano testifies
against his Mafia boss in New York, he enters the Witness
Protection Program and makes an unusual demand: he wants to be set
up with a new life in the Norwegian small town Lillehammer - or as
he calls it "Lilyhammer". Thrust into a town that never met crime,
Frank is confronted with a colorful cast of characters totally
unlike the New York variety.
In January "Lilyhammer" launched on Norway's
public broadcaster NRK1, scoring record shares. Viewers in the
U.S., UK, Canada and Latin America are able to watch the dramedy on
Netflix who will also co-produce the second season. "Lilyhammer"
will also air on BBC4 in the UK and is sold to Groupe AB in
France.
"Lilyhammer" is produced by Norwegian
production company Rubicon.
About Yes Satellite TV
yes satellite TV was established in 1998, and launched its
roadcasting services in July 2000. yes is Israel's only provider of
multi-channel television broadcasts via satellite, and was the
first company to offer digital broadcasts and interactive
television services. Since its establishment, the company has
recruited over 586,000 subscribers constituting a 40% share of
Israel's multi-channel television market. Until going live in 2000,
the Israeli broadcasting sector relied on a cable monopoly,
offering an outdated inferior analog product that provided a
limited choice of content. yes currently employs a staff of 2,400.
The company's turnover in 2011 totaled about NIS 1.6 billion. yes
is owned by Bezeq and the Eurocom Group.
About SevenOne International
SevenOne International is the worldwide programming sales
company of Red Arrow Entertainment Group, a ProSiebenSat.1 Group
company. ProSiebenSat.1 rank among Europe's leading media groups,
reaching more than 62 million TV households. SevenOne International
offers an extensive portfolio of TV events, TV movies, telenovelas,
prime-time series and mini-series, as well as magazine shows and
entertainment formats. In addition, SevenOne International markets
and co-finances the programs of third-party producers. The company
is headquartered in Unterföhring, just outside of Munich.
Contact:
Stefanie Prinz
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Phone +49 [89] 95 07-1199
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-91199
Email: Stefanie.Prinz@ProSiebenSat1.com
Isabelle Fedyk
SevenOne International
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Phone +49 [89] 95 07-2322
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-92322
Email: Isabelle.Fedyk@SevenOneInternational.com
Press release online:
www.sevenoneinternational.com