Trans-Atlantic creation studio 2bOriginals, the production arm of digital media group 2b, is bringing “Misfit #eresotehaces,” a Spanish-language adaptation of the popular Dutch film “Misfit,” to theaters in 10 Latin American countries on Oct. 14.
The Dutch original first hit theaters in 2017, and by year’s end was the third highest grossing Dutch film of the year, leading to two sequels and an upcoming Netflix original series. The “Misfit” franchise has now been remade in five territories, establishing it as the most remade Dutch original feature in the country’s cinematic history.
For this Spanish-language adaptation, long-time viral video powerhouse 2b, creators of the Spanish-language hit viral video platform Enchufe.tv, is making the jump to a traditional theatrical model, with longtime Enchufe.tv writer, producer and director Orlando Herrera taking the reigns as director on the ambitious new feature.
“Misfit #eresotehaces” is the story of Julia, played by Mexican actress Alicia Jaziz...
The Dutch original first hit theaters in 2017, and by year’s end was the third highest grossing Dutch film of the year, leading to two sequels and an upcoming Netflix original series. The “Misfit” franchise has now been remade in five territories, establishing it as the most remade Dutch original feature in the country’s cinematic history.
For this Spanish-language adaptation, long-time viral video powerhouse 2b, creators of the Spanish-language hit viral video platform Enchufe.tv, is making the jump to a traditional theatrical model, with longtime Enchufe.tv writer, producer and director Orlando Herrera taking the reigns as director on the ambitious new feature.
“Misfit #eresotehaces” is the story of Julia, played by Mexican actress Alicia Jaziz...
- 10/11/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix is reimagining the popular 1990s Australian teen drama Heartbreak High for a modern audience as part of a deal with Fremantle Australia.
The streaming giant has greenlit a reboot of the series, which will premiere in 2022. All 210 episodes of the original series of Heartbreak High are also now streaming on Netflix.
Fremantle will co-produce the new series with Dutch production company NewBe, which acquired the rights from Brian Abel, partner of the late Ben Gannon, who created and produced the original.
Que Minh Luu, Netflix’s director of originals in Australia, said the “rebellious” Australian YA drama was “overdue” a return to the screen.
“The new Heartbreak High is for young people in Australia today to feel seen — showcasing their stories, senses of humor and aesthetics to the world, and reminding everyone that they are much, much cooler than us,” she added. “It’s also for the 90s kids,...
The streaming giant has greenlit a reboot of the series, which will premiere in 2022. All 210 episodes of the original series of Heartbreak High are also now streaming on Netflix.
Fremantle will co-produce the new series with Dutch production company NewBe, which acquired the rights from Brian Abel, partner of the late Ben Gannon, who created and produced the original.
Que Minh Luu, Netflix’s director of originals in Australia, said the “rebellious” Australian YA drama was “overdue” a return to the screen.
“The new Heartbreak High is for young people in Australia today to feel seen — showcasing their stories, senses of humor and aesthetics to the world, and reminding everyone that they are much, much cooler than us,” she added. “It’s also for the 90s kids,...
- 12/7/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has commissioned a reboot of beloved ’90s teen drama Heartbreak High, to be produced by Fremantle Australia and Dutch production company NewBe.
The eight-part series, to shoot in Sydney with the support of Screen Nsw, will be inspired by the original but reimagined for today.
NewBe started shopping a contemporary remake at MIPCOM last year, after acquiring the rights from Brian Abel, partner of the late Ben Gannon, who created and produced the original. Fremantle was understood to be involved in March.
Production is expected to begin next year, with the show to premiere globally on the streamer in 2022. Fremantle Asia Pacific CEO Chris Oliver-Taylor and creative director, scripted content Carly Heaton will be the EPs, together with NewBe founder and CEO Jeroen Koopman and Tarik Traidia. Abel and Michael Jenkins, one of the original EPs, will be consultants on the series.
Set in Sydney’s fictional Hartley High School,...
The eight-part series, to shoot in Sydney with the support of Screen Nsw, will be inspired by the original but reimagined for today.
NewBe started shopping a contemporary remake at MIPCOM last year, after acquiring the rights from Brian Abel, partner of the late Ben Gannon, who created and produced the original. Fremantle was understood to be involved in March.
Production is expected to begin next year, with the show to premiere globally on the streamer in 2022. Fremantle Asia Pacific CEO Chris Oliver-Taylor and creative director, scripted content Carly Heaton will be the EPs, together with NewBe founder and CEO Jeroen Koopman and Tarik Traidia. Abel and Michael Jenkins, one of the original EPs, will be consultants on the series.
Set in Sydney’s fictional Hartley High School,...
- 12/6/2020
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Madrid — 2bOriginals, the newly created production arm of 2b, a leading digital media group with offices in Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and the U.S., is teaming with top Dutch production company NewBe to produce hit film franchise ‘Misfit’ for Spanish-speaking markets.
The remake forms part of a deal which sees 2bOriginals acquiring the rights to develop “Misfit” in different territories.
First up is a version for Latin America, produced by 2bOriginals subsidiary Touché Films, the company behind Enchufe.tv comedy channel, a runaway success in Mexico and Ecuador, and hit 2019 feature film “Dedicada a Mi Ex.”
The alliance marks a meeting of like minds. Distinguished by its appeal to young Spanish-speaking audiences in a digital environment – its 20 YouTube channels have some 40 million-50 million subscribers – 2b is fast leveraging that reach into the creation of teen content for theatrical, platforms and beyond.
NewBe is one of the Netherlands fastest-expanding production companies,...
The remake forms part of a deal which sees 2bOriginals acquiring the rights to develop “Misfit” in different territories.
First up is a version for Latin America, produced by 2bOriginals subsidiary Touché Films, the company behind Enchufe.tv comedy channel, a runaway success in Mexico and Ecuador, and hit 2019 feature film “Dedicada a Mi Ex.”
The alliance marks a meeting of like minds. Distinguished by its appeal to young Spanish-speaking audiences in a digital environment – its 20 YouTube channels have some 40 million-50 million subscribers – 2b is fast leveraging that reach into the creation of teen content for theatrical, platforms and beyond.
NewBe is one of the Netherlands fastest-expanding production companies,...
- 5/4/2020
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
‘Heartbreak High.’
Some 20 years after Heartbreak High ended, a contemporary remake of the popular Australian high school series is being shopped at Mipcom.
Dutch production company NewBe, which secured worldwide English-language rights to the show created by the late Ben Gannon, is seeking to partner with streaming companies on new series.
Following students at a fictional school in a tough Sydney neighbourhood, the drama launched on Network Ten in 1994 and moved to the ABC three years later, ending in 1999. More than 200 episodes were produced.
The show introduced many new or relatively fresh faces including Alex Dimitriades, Callan Mulvey, Ada Nicodemu, Doris Younane, Rebecca Smart, Tony Martin, Abi Tucker, Salvatore Coco, Kym Wilson, Scott Major and Emma Roche.
Gannon died in 2007 and rights to the series reverted to his partner Brian Abel, who will serve as a consultant on the remake alongside Michael Jenkins, who was the executive producer.
Jenkins was...
Some 20 years after Heartbreak High ended, a contemporary remake of the popular Australian high school series is being shopped at Mipcom.
Dutch production company NewBe, which secured worldwide English-language rights to the show created by the late Ben Gannon, is seeking to partner with streaming companies on new series.
Following students at a fictional school in a tough Sydney neighbourhood, the drama launched on Network Ten in 1994 and moved to the ABC three years later, ending in 1999. More than 200 episodes were produced.
The show introduced many new or relatively fresh faces including Alex Dimitriades, Callan Mulvey, Ada Nicodemu, Doris Younane, Rebecca Smart, Tony Martin, Abi Tucker, Salvatore Coco, Kym Wilson, Scott Major and Emma Roche.
Gannon died in 2007 and rights to the series reverted to his partner Brian Abel, who will serve as a consultant on the remake alongside Michael Jenkins, who was the executive producer.
Jenkins was...
- 10/15/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
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