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April 9, 2026
ZDF Show ‘The Flaws’ Tickles Germany’s Funny Bone: ‘Comedy Can’t Be Predictable’ (EXCLUSIVE)
To the outsider’s eye, Germany might not be famous for its sense of humor. But new series “The Flaws” is ready to change that. “I think we are being pretty brave. And also, we don’t care,” said di...
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April 2, 2026
HBO Max Spy Thriller ‘The Eastern Gate’ Readies for Second Season, Reveals First-Look Still: ‘The Stakes Are Even Higher’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Polish HBO Original series “The Eastern Gate” is ready for a second season. Jan P. Matuszyński – also known for “The Last Family” and Venice premiere “Leave No Traces” – returns as director. Lena ...
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March 27, 2026
Thriller ‘Careless,’ Tackling the Struggles of MS, Features ‘Practical Magic 2’ Rising Star Solly McLeod: ‘He’s Got a Very Exciting Year Ahead’
Upcoming show “Careless” promises thrills and secrets – but it also depicts the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The four-part series, created by Helen Fitzgerald and Louise Fox, ...
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March 27, 2026
BBC Series ‘Babies’ About Pregnancy Loss – Starring New Severus Snape Paapa Essiedu – Bets on ‘Glorious Chaos and Mess,’ and Love
BBC Series ‘Babies’ About Pregnancy Loss – starring New Severus Snape Paapa Essiedu – bets on ‘glorious chaos and mess,’ and love: ‘It’s all that matters.’ BBC Series “Babies,” which premiered at ...
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March 26, 2026
‘Dear Killer Nannies’ Looks at Pablo Escobar Through the Eyes of His Son, So Don’t Expect Another ‘Narcos’: ‘You Won’t See a Brick of Cocaine in the Entire Show’
A Disney+ and Hulu series “Dear Killer Nannies,” inspired by the story of Pablo Escobar’s son Sebastián Marroquín, is not another “Narcos,” assures Sebastián Ortega (“El Marginal”) who co-created t...
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March 26, 2026
‘How to Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker on Series ‘Major Players,’ Football Obsession and Chloe Kelly: ‘She’d Done Things for Women in Sport Everywhere’
Created by “How to Have Sex” director Molly Manning Walker, upcoming series “Major Players” is all about the love of the game. “I’ve been obsessed with football forever,” said Walker at Series Man...
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March 26, 2026
‘Heated Rivalry’ Was Supposed to Be Made With a U.S. Platform but Jacob Tierney ‘Didn’t Have the Freedom He Wanted’: ‘Great Example of Not Being Hollywood – and Being Authentic’
“Heated Rivalry” creator Jacob Tierney turned to Canada to make a show that he wanted. “At first, it was supposed to be made with a U.S. platform. But he didn’t have the freedom he wanted. For exam...
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March 26, 2026
Council of Europe’s Alain Berset Talks ‘First Ever’ Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series: ‘We Hope It Will Be Possible to Develop This Really Rapidly’
The Council of Europe’s Secretary General Alain Berset opened up Thursday at Series Mania about the Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series. “This is the very fir...
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March 25, 2026
HBO Max Series ‘Proud,’ About a Gay Man Taking Care of a Baby, Could Spark Dialogue in Polarized Poland: ‘There Hasn’t Been a Show Like That Before’ (EXCLUSIVE)
HBO Max series “Proud,” about Filip, a young gay man who tends to avoid any responsibilities until tragedy strikes and has to take care of his late sister’s baby, could spark a new debate in conser...
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March 23, 2026
‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat and Producer Sue Vertue on New Show ‘Number 10’ – a ‘Workplace Comedy Drama in the Most Ridiculous Workplace’
‘Sherlock’ producer Sue Vertue and co-creator Steven Moffat talked at Series Mania about their new political show “Number 10,” written by Moffat for Channel 4/ITVS. “[It’s about] British governmen...
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March 23, 2026
‘In Treatment’ Creator Hagai Levi Makes a Case for ‘Arthouse Television’ With ‘Etty,’ Talks Cultural Boycott of Israel
Hagai Levi, reknown for “The Affair” and “In Treatment,” is testing new waters with “Etty” – a story he has wanted to tell for 10 years. Based on Etty Hillesum’s diaries, the show stars Julia Win...
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March 23, 2026
WWII Thriller ‘The Traitor Within’ About Norway’s Notorious Nazi Collaborator ‘Looks Evil in the Eye’ – and Debuts BTS Images Ahead of Series Mania Buyers Upfront (EXCLUSIVE)
WWII thriller ‘The Traitor Within’ has debuted exclusive behind-the-scenes images ahead of the Series Mania Buyers Upfront on Monday March 23. Based on the true story of Norway’s most notorious Na...
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March 21, 2026
Billy Magnussen and Simon Helberg Talk ‘Fake Idols’ of Tech World as ‘The Audacity’ Gears up for Second Season: ‘The Stakes Are High’
Created by Jonathan Glatzer, “The Audacity” is returning for a second season, and its stars are ready for it. “The stakes are high,” Billy Magnussen tells Variety. “Jonathan has set up so many twi...
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March 21, 2026
Simon Helberg on ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Pilot – ‘The Audience Laughed for a Minute and a Half’ – and Avoiding Turtlenecks Since It Wrapped: ‘But I Still Hide My Neck. It’s Hideous Over There’
Simon Helberg almost missed out on “The Big Bang Theory.” “I went: ‘Thank you, I don’t need to do another pilot. I played enough nerds and now I work with Aaron Sorkin’.’ Smart.” At the time, he ha...
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March 21, 2026
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Sequel Takes on the Privileged Women of Gilead, Says ‘The Testaments’ Team at Series Mania: ‘It’s a New World’
“The Handmaid’s Tale” sequel “The Testaments,” based on a 2019 novel by Margaret Atwood, is expanding the Gilead universe. “It was very exciting to see this other side of Gilead, with all these pri...
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March 21, 2026
Chase Infiniti, Ann Dowd Talk ‘The Testaments’ as the Show About ‘Awakening and Rebellion Amongst Younger Women in Gilead’ Opens Series Mania
The wait is over: The world premiere of “The Testaments” took place at French festival Series Mania. The new show, produced by MGM Television and based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name,...
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March 20, 2026
Finnish Drama ‘Citizens of Heaven,’ Written by ‘All the Sins’ Creators, Announces Cast for a ‘Mystery About Faith, Power and the Stories People Choose to Believe’ (EXCLUSIVE)
New Finnish series “Citizens of Heaven,” written by Venla Aakko and Mika Ronkainen, creators of multi-prized sales hit “All the Sins,” has announced its cast. It will be led by Lauri Tilkanen (“De...
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March 20, 2026
SeriesMakers Reveals Full Details With Projects From Brian De Palma and ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’ Producers (EXCLUSIVE)
Projects from Jennifer Weiss, producer of Brian de Palma’s “Redacted,” and South Africa’s Nomvuselelo Dlamini who made the “Surf Sangoma” episode of Disney’s “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” feature ...
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March 19, 2026
Agnieszka Holland Wins Legal Battle as Polish Court Orders Former Minister to Apologize Over ‘Green Border’ Smear
On Tuesday, the regional court in Warsaw ruled that former Polish Justice Minister and Prosecutor General Zbigniew Ziobro must apologize to Oscar-nominated director Agnieszka Holland for his statem...
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March 13, 2026
Beta Film Boards Spanish Dramedy ‘In Vitro,’ Selected for Series Mania’s Buyers Upfront (EXCLUSIVE)
Beta Film has picked up international distribution rights for Spanish series “In Vitro” ahead of Series Mania. It follows a 37-year-old biologist Blanca, who takes on a job at a fertility clinic. ...
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March 10, 2026
Alessandro Benetton Talks ‘Underdog’ Years in Formula 1, Schumacher’s Victories and ‘Disruptive’ Sky Doc-Feature ‘Benetton Formula’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The Benetton empire is betting on honesty in new documentary “Benetton Formula,” depicting the fashion brand’s involvement in Formula 1. It’s available on Sky and NOW in both Italy and the U.K. “In...
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February 27, 2026
Series Mania Announces Co-Pro Projects Taking on Mysteries, ‘Womanhood Without Shame’ and ‘Wickedly Fun’ Experiences of the Former First Lady of Iceland
Series Mania unveiled 15 new projects selected for its Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, which will take place on March 24 as part of the Series Mania Forum (March 24-26). The winner will be awarded €50,00...
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February 24, 2026
Former Banijay Exec Unne Sormunen Named CEO of Finnish Creator Studio Tarinatalli: ‘We See This Moment as an Opportunity’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Helsinki-based creator studio and production company Tarinatalli has appointed former Banijay executive Unne Sormunen as CEO and partner. “Tarinatalli is a talent-led creator studio built around th...
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February 22, 2026
‘Truly Naked’ Team Puts Real Intimacy Above Fake Pleasure: ‘Porn Is Like WWE. It’s the Fantasy That Pays the Bills’
Berlinale hit “Truly Naked” bets on intimacy, not porn. “Porn is very much like WWE. It’s the fantasy that pays the bills. They get in the ring, fight and bleed. But it’s all fake,” adult performer...
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February 20, 2026
David Harewood on Landing First Lead in 40-Year Career in ‘Pierre’ – and Finally Being Number One on the Call Sheet: ‘Exciting Place to Be’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Veteran actor David Harewood, known for “Homeland,” “Sherwood” and “Supergirl,” is finally leading a show with “Pierre.” “It’s my first lead character in a 40-year career, which is quite extraordin...
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February 20, 2026
‘Maxima’ Franchise Expands with First Spin-Off, ‘The Other Royals – A Maxima Story’: ‘There Was So Much More to Tell’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The “Maxima” franchise, inspired by the life of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and starring Delfina Chaves, is getting its first spin-off: “The Other Royals – A Maxima Story.” In the meantime, Se...
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February 19, 2026
The World Needs New Heroes, Argue Creators at Berlinale: ‘We Made This Series Because We Felt Powerless’
“All Heroes Are Bastards,” new series about migrants who gain superpowers and fight against injustice, was born out of frustration. “We made this series because we felt very powerless. We wanted t...
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February 17, 2026
Series Creators Push Back as the Industry Gets ‘Nervous’ About Important Stories and Female Perspective: ‘The Content Might Be Different Enough to Actually Make a Difference’
The industry is getting “nervous about telling important stories.” “It’s becoming extremely safe,” said Andri Omársson, CEO of the Icelandic production company Glassriver.“The line I always get is ...
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February 17, 2026
Team Behind ‘Monyová’ – About Star Writer Murdered by Husband – Announces Domestic Violence Doc Series ‘Love Doesn’t Hurt’: ‘We Want to Empower Women’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The team behind the Berlinale Series Market Selects pick “Monyová,” about the popular 1990s Czech writer Simona Monyová who was murdered by her own husband, will continue to explore the topic of do...
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February 17, 2026
Estonian Cinema Comes Out of Its Shell Led by New Wave of Directors: ‘You Can’t Fake a Heart and We Have It’
“The ball is in your court, Estonia,” said Conan O’Brien during the Oscars after Latvia won its own statuette for “Flow”. Now, a new wave of Estonian directors is coming to stake their claim. “Wit...
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