SevenOne International to coproduce and distribute Lifetime event movie "William & Kate"
Munich, February 2, 2011. Lifetime Movie has commissioned
US-based producer Frank Konigsberg to film "William & Kate",
one of the great love stories of our time. Co-producer SevenOne
International holds worldwide distribution rights (except in North
America). "William & Kate" is a modern-day fairy tale depicting
the real-life romance of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The high-definition production boasts an impressive array of
producers and actors, and will include original locations in the
United Kingdom. Nico Evers-Swindell ("Edge of Darkness") stars as
Prince William, Hollywood veteran Ben Cross ("Star Trek", "Chariots
of Fire") will play Prince Charles and young British actress
Camilla Luddington has landed the role of Kate
Middleton. "William & Kate" is being produced by
9-time Emmy nominee Frank Konigsberg, one of the best-known
television producers in the US. He is currently producing the
two-part "Ben Hur" miniseries for ABC, and also served as executive
producer for "9½ weeks" and other box-office hits. The TV movie
will be directed by Mark Rosman ("Ghost Whisperer"). The director
of photography will be Tony Richmond ("Legally Blonde").
"The marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton is the
culmination of a romance that has touched hearts worldwide," said
Jens Richter of SevenOne International. "'William & Kate' tells
the story of how these two young people overcame the many obstacles
to their courtship and found lasting love. With this touching story
in the hands of Frank Konigsberg, one of the best TV producers in
the business, we are proud to offer this year's most moving
television event."
Producer Frank Konigsberg says, "Lifetime Movie and SevenOne
International are strong partners and their backing will make it
possible for us to produce a great television event. 'William &
Kate' is a movie about a story that has everything you need in a
good script: love, glamour and insight into the secret world of the
English royals."
William & Kate"William & Kate" tells the story of Prince
William's 9-year romance with Kate Middleton, from the moment the
lovely commoner first won his royal heart. It follows the couple
through all the ups and downs of their relationship, including
behind-the-scenes footage of royal life. Despite considerable
family pressure and unrelenting media attention on the young couple
- which nearly drove them apart - in the end, true love conquers
all and the couple marries in a fairy-tale wedding.
SevenOne InternationalSevenOne International is the worldwide
programming sales company of Red Arrow Entertainment Group, a
ProSiebenSat.1 Group company. ProSiebenSat1 is the second-largest
broadcasting group in Europe, reaching more than 78 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
Corporate Communications
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Tel. +49 [89] 95 07-1199
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-91199
E-mail: Stefanie.Prinz@ProSiebenSat1.com
Press Contact:
Isabelle Fedyk
SevenOne International
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Tel. +49 [89] 95 07-2322
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-92322
E-mail:
Isabelle.Fedyk@ProSiebenSat1.com
Press release online:
www.sevenoneinternational.com