14 January 2021
ECCHO RIGHTS TO LAUNCH 8 WORDS AT NATPE
We are very excited to announce that we have entered an agreement with leading Greek broadcaster Skai, to represent the hit drama series 8 WORDS on the international market. The series will launch as part of our line-up for next week's NATPE Virtual Miami.
Produced by Make It Productions, 8 WORDS has been a great hit on Skai TV since launching in the summer of 2019. Running daily, the series consistently ranked as the number one show in primetime during its first season and the second has continued this trend with a great reception during the current season.
8 WORDS (S1: 224 x 45 minutes; S2: ongoing) is the story of Odysseas, a free spirited, passionate artist, and his brother Michael, an ambitious and ruthless politician. The two are caught in a love triangle after Michael marries Iliana, the woman Odysseas is madly in love with. Yet family infighting is only a part of the spiralling web of secrets, lies and conspiracies that all started with eight words, uttered long ago…
Produced by Make It Productions, 8 WORDS has been a great hit on Skai TV since launching in the summer of 2019. Running daily, the series consistently ranked as the number one show in primetime during its first season and the second has continued this trend with a great reception during the current season.
8 WORDS (S1: 224 x 45 minutes; S2: ongoing) is the story of Odysseas, a free spirited, passionate artist, and his brother Michael, an ambitious and ruthless politician. The two are caught in a love triangle after Michael marries Iliana, the woman Odysseas is madly in love with. Yet family infighting is only a part of the spiralling web of secrets, lies and conspiracies that all started with eight words, uttered long ago…
17 December 2020
Legacy sells to international broadcasters
Eccho Rights has concluded deals across Eastern Europe and the Middle East for LEGACY, the latest Turkish Drama series from producers Karamel Yapim.
The series, which currently airs daily on Kanal 7 in Turkey, has just launched on OBN in Bosnia. It will also air on Achla TV in Israel, Happy Channel in Romania, Pink in Serbia and Montenegro, and TV Klan in Albania.
“Karamel Yapim has been behind some great international hits, with PRISONER OF LOVE and THE PROMISE both running for three seasons that continue to sell well around the world,” says Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama at Eccho Rights. “LEGACY is continuing in this fine tradition and shows that there is a continued hunger for long-running daily drama series from Turkey.”
The series, which currently airs daily on Kanal 7 in Turkey, has just launched on OBN in Bosnia. It will also air on Achla TV in Israel, Happy Channel in Romania, Pink in Serbia and Montenegro, and TV Klan in Albania.
“Karamel Yapim has been behind some great international hits, with PRISONER OF LOVE and THE PROMISE both running for three seasons that continue to sell well around the world,” says Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama at Eccho Rights. “LEGACY is continuing in this fine tradition and shows that there is a continued hunger for long-running daily drama series from Turkey.”
26 November 2020
Eccho adds Threesome to catalogue
Eccho Rights will represent upcoming drama series THREESOME, the latest Viaplay Original co-produced by Nordisk Film & TV and Yellowbird. The series will premiere in 2021.
A young adult romance about a Swedish couple living in London, THREESOME is an international production with a cast of young acting talents from Sweden, the UK and France, written and directed by Swedish actor Lisa Linnertorp (The Bridge, Sthlm Reqviem).
David (Simon Lööf) and Siri (Matilda Källström) moved to London after finishing high school, deeply in love and ready to settle down and start a life together. But during a night out they meet Camille (Alma Jodorowsky - Blue is the Warmest Colour), a French art student, and at an after party, a risqué game breaks out that becomes increasingly daring. At the time it feels exciting and harmless for all three, but none of them can predict the consequences of their drunken flirtations.
A young adult romance about a Swedish couple living in London, THREESOME is an international production with a cast of young acting talents from Sweden, the UK and France, written and directed by Swedish actor Lisa Linnertorp (The Bridge, Sthlm Reqviem).
David (Simon Lööf) and Siri (Matilda Källström) moved to London after finishing high school, deeply in love and ready to settle down and start a life together. But during a night out they meet Camille (Alma Jodorowsky - Blue is the Warmest Colour), a French art student, and at an after party, a risqué game breaks out that becomes increasingly daring. At the time it feels exciting and harmless for all three, but none of them can predict the consequences of their drunken flirtations.
13 November 2020
Ten new destinations for My Home My Destiny
Hit Turkish series My Home My Destiny has now been sold to ten new countries, which will see the OGM Pictures drama air all across the world.
After continuing its high-rating performance on TV8 in Turkey during its second season this autumn, the series now travels to Spain, India, South Africa, Israel, Lithuania, Serbia, Georgia, Albania, North Macedonia and Romania.
“We are so proud to see My Home My Destiny traveling well. Taking inspiration from a true story, we made this series to touch people’s hearts but also their minds, and the result is a drama series with true universal appeal” says Onur Güvenatam, Founder and Executive Producer at OGM Pictures.
After continuing its high-rating performance on TV8 in Turkey during its second season this autumn, the series now travels to Spain, India, South Africa, Israel, Lithuania, Serbia, Georgia, Albania, North Macedonia and Romania.
“We are so proud to see My Home My Destiny traveling well. Taking inspiration from a true story, we made this series to touch people’s hearts but also their minds, and the result is a drama series with true universal appeal” says Onur Güvenatam, Founder and Executive Producer at OGM Pictures.
11 November 2020
ECCHO RIGHTS AGREE OUTPUT DEAL WITH BORN WILD
Eccho Rights has signed an output deal with UK-based production company Born Wild, which will see the two companies work together on developing drama series.
Born Wild is headed by producer Anthony Alleyne, and is currently working on a number of titles which already have international co-production partners in place.
Examples include The Crystal Isle - a drug smuggling dark black comedy, based on a true story, and backed by national broadcaster RTP in Portugal - One Euro Village, a mockumentary focused on an Italian village selling dilapidated homes for €1 to stay alive, and Ezequiel Himes - a post-Apocalyptic Spaghetti Western, featuring telepathic undead, based on a Graphic Novel by acclaimed Spanish Graphic Artists, Victor Santos and Alberto Hernandez.
Also in development is Red Swamp, a thriller set in the Finnish Swamps, where a group of French explorers investigating a new world unveiled by melting arctic glaciers, discover that they have become prey. This project has been selected as part of the Film France/Nordic Film Commissions' showcase event happening as part of Focus 2020 in December.
Born Wild is headed by producer Anthony Alleyne, and is currently working on a number of titles which already have international co-production partners in place.
Examples include The Crystal Isle - a drug smuggling dark black comedy, based on a true story, and backed by national broadcaster RTP in Portugal - One Euro Village, a mockumentary focused on an Italian village selling dilapidated homes for €1 to stay alive, and Ezequiel Himes - a post-Apocalyptic Spaghetti Western, featuring telepathic undead, based on a Graphic Novel by acclaimed Spanish Graphic Artists, Victor Santos and Alberto Hernandez.
Also in development is Red Swamp, a thriller set in the Finnish Swamps, where a group of French explorers investigating a new world unveiled by melting arctic glaciers, discover that they have become prey. This project has been selected as part of the Film France/Nordic Film Commissions' showcase event happening as part of Focus 2020 in December.
4 November 2020
ECCHO RIGHTS COMPLETES STRING OF NEW DEALS FOR THE PROMISE
Hit Turkish drama series The Promise has been sold to new territories across Europe, Africa and LATAM. Viewers in Puerto Rico (Telemundo), North Macedonia (Kanal 5), Hungary (RTL Klub), Albania (DigitalB) and Morocco (2M) will soon be able to enjoy the hit series following deals brokered by international distributor Eccho Rights.
“The Promise continues to be one of our most in-demand properties” says Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama at Eccho Rights. “Into the third season we now have over 600 episodes for international broadcast, a hugely valuable asset for channels looking for fresh, long-running content during the pandemic.”
The Promise tells the story of Reyhan who promises a dying family friend that she will marry his rebellious son Emir, and straighten him out. Despite the hostility she suffers from her new family, Reyhan is determined to honour her promise.
“The Promise continues to be one of our most in-demand properties” says Handan Özkubat, Director of Turkish Drama at Eccho Rights. “Into the third season we now have over 600 episodes for international broadcast, a hugely valuable asset for channels looking for fresh, long-running content during the pandemic.”
The Promise tells the story of Reyhan who promises a dying family friend that she will marry his rebellious son Emir, and straighten him out. Despite the hostility she suffers from her new family, Reyhan is determined to honour her promise.
9 October 2020
Eccho Rights to rep Sony Pictures Television
Eccho Rights has agreed an exclusive representation deal with Sony Pictures Television that sees 15 titles from all over the world join our slate for this autumn. Highlights include Crane in the Sky, a brand new historical drama from Russia; Leverage from South Korea; and the first titles from Australia in the Eccho Rights catalogue, Friday On My Mind and Love Child. A number of Spanish language drama series from Mexico and Colombia complete the package.
"This is a very exciting opportunity, to add a large stock of quality productions from one of the most recognisable brand names in the entertainment industry,” says Fredrik af Malmborg, Managing Director of Eccho Rights. “Sony, with its global studio network, is a perfect partner for us as we continue to expand our catalogue of international titles."
See the full list of Sony titles that Eccho is representing here: Sony-Eccho Rights listing.
"This is a very exciting opportunity, to add a large stock of quality productions from one of the most recognisable brand names in the entertainment industry,” says Fredrik af Malmborg, Managing Director of Eccho Rights. “Sony, with its global studio network, is a perfect partner for us as we continue to expand our catalogue of international titles."
See the full list of Sony titles that Eccho is representing here: Sony-Eccho Rights listing.
28 September 2020
EAGLES NOMINATED FOR VENICE DRAMA AWARD
Eagles has been nominated in the Best Drama category at the Venice TV Awards 2020.
The teen drama from New Stories for SVT in Sweden, has performed superbly well, winning rave reviews for its first season in 2019, before returning in the spring for another top rated season. Filming is underway this autumn on the third season.
"Eagles is a brilliant format, with a teen-skewing storyline, that even hits home with broader audiences as reflected by this prestigious awards nomination" says Lisa Widén, Sales & Acquisitions Executive for Scandinavia at Eccho Rights.
Eagles is a drama series set in a small town, telling the story of a group of teenagers during their high school years. They discover who they are while defining their own identity.
The teen drama from New Stories for SVT in Sweden, has performed superbly well, winning rave reviews for its first season in 2019, before returning in the spring for another top rated season. Filming is underway this autumn on the third season.
"Eagles is a brilliant format, with a teen-skewing storyline, that even hits home with broader audiences as reflected by this prestigious awards nomination" says Lisa Widén, Sales & Acquisitions Executive for Scandinavia at Eccho Rights.
Eagles is a drama series set in a small town, telling the story of a group of teenagers during their high school years. They discover who they are while defining their own identity.