Sky Deutschland to co-produce “100 Code” with Red Arrow Entertainment

Munich, March 10, 2014. Sky Deutschland has inked a deal with Red Arrow International whereby Sky Deutschland will come on board as co-producer, marking the broadcaster's first co-production. The agreement will provide Sky Deutschland with all exclusive pay and free TV rights in German-speaking countries via all platforms including distribution via mobile and on-demand services. Starring Dominic Monaghan and Michael Nyqvist, "100 Code" starts filming in May. Created and directed by Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco ("Crash", "Million Dollar Baby", "The Black Donnelly's"), "100 Code" has been developed by Red Arrow Entertainment's LA-based scripted arm, Fabrik Entertainment ("The Killing") and is produced by 100 Code AB and Zen Productions ("The Bible Code"). Joakim Hansson, Klaus Zimmermann as well as Fabrik Entertainment's Henrik Bastin and Mikkel Bondesen will serve as executive producers along with Moresco. Bobby Moresco: "'100 Code' may be the most exciting thing I've ever worked on. And to be doing it with partners like Henrik, Joakim, Red Arrow and Sky Deutschland is a dream project for any writer." Gary Davey, Executive Vice President Programming at Sky Deutschland: "We think '100 Code' is a great project for Sky with an outstanding team of professionals on both sides of the camera. The project delivers great writing with a strong story and will build on our position of leadership in quality series." Jens Richter, Managing Director at Red Arrow International: "'100 Code' is edgy scandicrime at its best - and at a time when the genre is on everyone's radar, now is the perfect time for Sky Deutschland to get onboard. We are thrilled that as part of one of the largest global broadcasting brands, Sky Deutschland has chosen '100 Code' to be its first co-production." Set between Stockholm and New York, "100 Code" follows New York detective Conley and Swedish detective Eklund in a grueling and prolific murder investigation. A complex network of ruthless murderers is revealed as the pair comes closer to discovering who is pulling the strings behind the killings. About Sky Deutschland
Sky Deutschland AG is the leading pay-TV company in Germany and Austria with around 3.7 million subscribers and revenues amounting to more than €1.5bn. The MDAX-listed company offers subscription pay-TV as well as on demand services for private and business customers. The Sky platform comprises more than 70 exclusive TV channels, almost all of them are also available in HD. Sky's program portfolio includes live sports (and also the only German 24/7 sports news channel), feature films, TV series, children's programs, and documentaries. The Sky+ hard disk receiver makes time-shifted TV possible, while the Sky Anytime media library enables customers to enjoy hundreds of constantly changing titles. And the Sky Go Over-the-Top service provides access to Sky programming via mobile devices and PCs. Snap by Sky, a comprehensive online media library, covers the VoD sector: The service provides unlimited access anywhere and also allows downloads of thousands of titles - among them blockbusters, classic films, complete series boxes, and children's pro-grams. Sky is the innovation leader in the German and Austrian TV market. In the past two decades, Sky has played a major role in establishing the pay-TV market as the third pillar of TV entertainment alongside fee-financed and advertising-financed broadcasters. Sky has around 2,000 employees and is based in Unterföhring near Munich. Zen Productions
Based in Paris, Zen Productions was funded in 2006 and is owned and run by French/German producer Klaus Zimmermann. His credits run from the acclaimed mini-series "The Laconia" (BBC, ARD, RAI, Canal +) to a range of high end international TV series (such as "Borgia", "Transporter", "Death in Paradise", "Jo") that he produced while running Atlantique Productions from 2009 to 2013. Fabrik Entertainment
LA based Television Development and Production company, Fabrik Entertainment creates compelling, original programming both for the US and international markets. Fabrik has built a reputation in the US for delivering outstanding high-impact series both original and format based. Founded by Mikkel Bondesen in 2005, Fabrik's credits include AMC's "The Killing", USA's "Burn Notice," Amazon's "Bosch," Fox's "The Good Guys," and the upcoming pilots "Odyssey" for NBC and "Comedians" for FX. Red Arrow Entertainment Group partnered with Fabrik in November 2011 during which-time Swedish producer Henrik Bastin (ABC's "My Generation", STO-CPH founder) joined Fabrik as Partner and CEO. Fabrik's development and production is headed by Partner Kristen Campo ("The Killing", "The Good Guys") and Rachel Rusch. Fabrik's partnership creates a strong link with a vibrant US and Scandinavian content pipeline, being Red Arrow's first strategic investment in the key US scripted sector. Additionally, Fabrik maintains an overall deal with leading studio and content provider Fox Television Studios, and delivers top-quality material for Red Arrow´s distribution arm, Red Arrow International. Red Arrow International
Red Arrow International is a leading distributor with an extensive slate of scripted, factual and format designs, guaranteeing a strong portfolio with programs by Red Arrow Entertainment Group and third party producers. Red Arrow International has a unique expertise in packaging, co-financing and co-producing international drama, such as Netflix' first original drama "Lilyhammer" and "Jo", starring Jean Reno. Red Arrow International boasts a strong track record in building format franchises such as "Benidorm Bastards" with 25 local versions including NBC's "Betty White's Off Their Rockers", and ABC's "The Taste". Red Arrow International has a global reach with offices in Munich, Los Angeles and Hong Kong and making sales in over 150 territories. Red Arrow International is part of Red Arrow Entertainment Group, incorporating 14 TV production companies spanning across 9 countries. Red Arrow Entertainment Group belongs to ProSiebenSat.1 Group, one of Europe's leading media groups. Contact: ProSiebenSat.1 Group
Stefanie Prinz
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