SevenOne International’s “Lilyhammer” goes to SBS in Australia
Munich, June 4th, 2012. "Lilyhammer"
goes down under as SBS has picked up the mobster series
"Lilyhammer" starring Steven Van Zandt. The fish-out-of-water-story
will premiere in August on SBS TWO. "Lilyhammer" tells the
story of Frank 'The Fixer' who needs a hideout after ratting out
his boss. So sports fan Frank chooses the Norwegian town of
Lillehammer, scene of the 1994 Winter Olympics.
"I'm very happy to have 'Lilyhammer' on SBS. SBS is the home of
top Scandinavian drama in Australia, and this quirky show will
offer our viewers something a bit different: an amusing
fish-out-of-water migrant story, a portrait of small town life and
a thoroughly Norwegian take on the gangster genre. I expect it will
be as successful with SBS viewers as it has been in other
territories" says Jane Roscoe, SBS Network Programmer.
Yan He Regional Sales Director Australia at
SevenOne International: "After North America and the UK Frank 'The
Fixer' now conquers the next English speaking territory. With his
outstanding portrayal of a New Yorker stranded in Norway, I am sure
Steven Van Zandt will capture the Australian audience's hearts in
no time."
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 was sold to Groupe AB in
France.
"Lilyhammer" is produced by Norwegian
production company Rubicon.
About SBS
Every week, more than 5.4 million Australians in metro
areas and 2.7 million in regional areas tune into SBS Television
for a mix of Australian and internationally produced programs drawn
from over 400 national and international sources. At SBS our
charter drives us to find the best and most innovative programming
from just about anywhere on the planet, and to showcase the
diversity that thrives in our own backyard.
http://www.sbs.com.au/aboutus/our-story/index/id/5/h/Television
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