TF1 picks up Red Arrow International’s “The Last Cop”
Munich, June 10, 2013. France's
TF1 launches a local version of Red Arrow
International's crime procedural "The Last Cop". "Falco" (local
title) will premiere June 20th at 8.50 pm featuring TV
star Sagamore Stévenin as macho cop Alexandre Falco. Beaubourg
Audiovisuel is producing the French version.
Aline Avedikian, Regional Sales Manager for France at Red Arrow
International says, "'The Last Cop' has been a smash hit in Germany
for years. The idea of a macho cop who suddenly wakes up after 20
years in a coma and clashes with modern times - and methods -
perfectly fits the worldwide retro trend. No doubt TF1 will do an
excellent job at the remake of 'The Last Cop.'"
With shares of up to 181% above channel average and a fifth
season commissioned, "The Last Cop" is one of the most successful
series for Germany's Sat.1. Last month, TNT announced, that a local
version of "The Last Cop" is part of its new development slate for
the U.S. Fabrik Entertainment together with Fox Television Studios
are producing the series for TNT, with Sylvester Stallone being one
of the Executive Producers alongside Kevin King, Mikkel Bondesen,
Henrik Bastin, Chris Fedak (writer) and Kristen
Campo (co-executive producer). Other sales include
the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Ukraine.
The Last Cop
In the late 1980s, young cop Mick Brisgau is seriously
injured during a mission and ends up in a permanent coma. 17 years
later, completely out of the blue, he suddenly wakes up - to a
different world. The 21st century comes as a huge shock
to macho Mick, who has never heard of things like the Internet or
DNA. Modern women are tough cookies, while the men are all
wimps.
About TF1
As an integrated media group TF1 group owns the largest
European private TV channel TF1, Eurosport, the largest European
sports network, and amongst others TMC (no. 5 in France, and no.1
digital terrestrial channel), NT1, TV Breizh (France's no 1
cable/satellite channel), Ushuaïa TV, Histoire, Stylía, LCI as well
as HD1 (to be launched in December 2012). With their corporate
mission to inform and entertain, TF1 group's activities span the
entire value chain in the broadcasting industry.
The TF1 group has also created a broad range of merchandising
spin-offs from its main channel. Harnessing the growth of the
Internet and new technologies, TF1 produces, develops and publishes
new interactive content and services for the Web, smartphones,
tablet computers and connected TV. It is largely quoted on the
European electronic stock exchange, Euronext Paris with its
controlled shareholder of 43% Bouygues, who deal in the industry
sectors of telecom/media services and new construction businesses.
TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular
domestic network.
About Red Arrow International
Red Arrow International is a leading distributor with an
extensive scripted, factual and format slate, 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 like "Benidorm Bastards" with 25 local versions
including NBC's "Betty White's Off Their Rockers", and "The Taste",
ABC's highest in-season unscripted debut since 2011.
Led by Jens Richter, Red Arrow International has a global reach
with sales to over 150 territories and offices in Munich, Los
Angeles and Hong Kong.
Red Arrow International is part of Red Arrow Entertainment
Group, incorporating 17 TV production companies spanning 9
countries. Red Arrow Entertainment Group belongs to ProSiebenSat.1
Group, one of Europe's leading media groups.
Contact:
ProSiebenSat.1 Group
Stefanie Prinz
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Phone +49 [89] 95 07-1199
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-91199
Email: Stefanie.Prinz@ProSiebenSat1.com
Red Arrow International
Isabelle Fedyk
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Phone +49 [89] 95 07-2322
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-92322
Email: Isabelle.Fedyk@@redarrowinternational.tv
Press release online:
www.redarrowinternational.tv