“Mobile 101, a Nokia Story,” a series about the dramatic rise and fall of the Finnish phone company, has been acquired by Disney+ and Walter Presents in multiple territories. The series was produced by Finland’s Rabbit Films and is represented in international markets by the outfit.
The six-part series, which sheds light on how a small Finnish company specializing in rubber boots became the world’s biggest mobile manufacturer at the turn of the 21st century, has been picked by Disney+ Italy, Netherlands and Belgium. Walter Presents, meanwhile, bought it for the UK & Ireland. Ruv Iceland has also acquired season one of the series.
“Mobile 101” was originally commissioned by Finnish broadcaster MTV3 Finland and streamer CMore for Sweden, Denmark and Norway. It premiered in 2022 to both critical and commercial acclaim.
Directed and written by Maarit Lalli, the series zooms in on how Nokia switched from rubber boots to...
The six-part series, which sheds light on how a small Finnish company specializing in rubber boots became the world’s biggest mobile manufacturer at the turn of the 21st century, has been picked by Disney+ Italy, Netherlands and Belgium. Walter Presents, meanwhile, bought it for the UK & Ireland. Ruv Iceland has also acquired season one of the series.
“Mobile 101” was originally commissioned by Finnish broadcaster MTV3 Finland and streamer CMore for Sweden, Denmark and Norway. It premiered in 2022 to both critical and commercial acclaim.
Directed and written by Maarit Lalli, the series zooms in on how Nokia switched from rubber boots to...
- 3/20/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Almost anyone over 30 has owned a Nokia phone at some point in their lives, but not many people know that the iconic brand was created at a Finnish company formerly specializing in rubber boots.
Once the world’s biggest mobile manufacturer at the turn of the 21st century, the company was nearly wiped out of the smartphone market by Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android well before 2010, and ultimately sold its handset division to Microsoft in 2013.
When news broke of Microsoft’s takeover on TV, Finnish director Maarit Lalli’s first thought was, “There’s going to be only one [drama] on Nokia in Finland: It will either be me or someone else, and it’s most likely going to be made by a man,” she told Variety during a set visit in Helsinki.
The next morning, Lalli called Finnish TV channels and the Finish Film Foundation to check if...
Once the world’s biggest mobile manufacturer at the turn of the 21st century, the company was nearly wiped out of the smartphone market by Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android well before 2010, and ultimately sold its handset division to Microsoft in 2013.
When news broke of Microsoft’s takeover on TV, Finnish director Maarit Lalli’s first thought was, “There’s going to be only one [drama] on Nokia in Finland: It will either be me or someone else, and it’s most likely going to be made by a man,” she told Variety during a set visit in Helsinki.
The next morning, Lalli called Finnish TV channels and the Finish Film Foundation to check if...
- 11/29/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Patrick Walshe McBride, Ulric von der Esch, Iben Akerlie, Elias Munk, Jonathan Harboe, Sophia Lie, Jakob Schøyen Andersen | Written and Directed by Nini Bull Robsahm
You might not think ‘horror’ if asked about Norwegian cinema but the small European country has produced a few crackers including the Dead Snow movies (we need a third one of those!), the fantastic and original Trollhunter and the excellent Thelma. So Lake of Death is in good company even if it goes down the more traditional sub genre of horror, the slasher.
In Lake of Death we join Lillian a year after her brother has mysteriously died. With her friends she is staying in the family cabin next to a lake. Someone or something is stalking them and Lillian’s mind is making her see some unusual things.
It is a pretty standard horror setting. Cabin in the woods – tick! Group of young adults – tick!
You might not think ‘horror’ if asked about Norwegian cinema but the small European country has produced a few crackers including the Dead Snow movies (we need a third one of those!), the fantastic and original Trollhunter and the excellent Thelma. So Lake of Death is in good company even if it goes down the more traditional sub genre of horror, the slasher.
In Lake of Death we join Lillian a year after her brother has mysteriously died. With her friends she is staying in the family cabin next to a lake. Someone or something is stalking them and Lillian’s mind is making her see some unusual things.
It is a pretty standard horror setting. Cabin in the woods – tick! Group of young adults – tick!
- 7/17/2020
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Taking inspiration from Norway’s popular 1942 novel, and later film adaptation of the same name (De dødes tjern), which is credited with sparking the country’s interest in horror, director Nini Bull Robsahm’s (Amnesia) Lake of Death comes to Shudder this this Thursday in the US, UK and Canada. Shot on stunning 35mm and edited by Academy Award-winner Bob Murawski, Lake of Death stars Iben Akerlie, Jacob Andersen Schøyen, Jonathan Harboe, Sophia Lie and Elias Munk…
A year after her twin brother mysteriously disappeared, Lillian and her friends head to the old family cabin to say their goodbyes. But soon after they arrive, eerie and gruesome events begin to occur. As the lines between reality and Lillian’s nightmares blur, she must fight both an external and internal struggle to stay alive. Is a horrific local legend becoming reality, or is the real enemy among them?
Lake of Death...
A year after her twin brother mysteriously disappeared, Lillian and her friends head to the old family cabin to say their goodbyes. But soon after they arrive, eerie and gruesome events begin to occur. As the lines between reality and Lillian’s nightmares blur, she must fight both an external and internal struggle to stay alive. Is a horrific local legend becoming reality, or is the real enemy among them?
Lake of Death...
- 7/14/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
We're back with another installment of Horror Highlights! In today's feature, we have a look at the trailers for Random Acts of Violence, Lake of Death, and Impetigore, along with details on the 2020 editions of the Blood in the Snow film festival and Grimfest, and a look at Pooka Lives! merchandise:
Watch the Trailer for Random Acts Of Violence:
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A cult-hit in the making, Jay Baruchel’s long-anticipated Random Acts Of Violence, adapted from the popular 2010 horror graphic novel by the same name, is a force to reckon with. The Canadian filmmaker and actor, best known for his comedic bow in This Is The End and as the voice of Hiccup in the How To Train Your Dragon series, has long been committed to bringing Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti’s...
Watch the Trailer for Random Acts Of Violence:
"*Users can sign-up for a 30-day free trial for new members with promo code Shutin on Shudder.com*
A cult-hit in the making, Jay Baruchel’s long-anticipated Random Acts Of Violence, adapted from the popular 2010 horror graphic novel by the same name, is a force to reckon with. The Canadian filmmaker and actor, best known for his comedic bow in This Is The End and as the voice of Hiccup in the How To Train Your Dragon series, has long been committed to bringing Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti’s...
- 7/14/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Tagline: ‘There are some nightmares you never wake up from’ Lake of Death is a Norwegian set to show on Shudder. Filmed in Norwegian, the film involves a remote cabin and a curse within the water; plot details are limited. And, this film is from Nini Bull Robsahm (Manhunt), which stars: Patrick Walshe McBride (Backdraft 2), Ulric von der Esch, Iben Akerlie and Jonathan Harboe. Lake of Death will debut on Shudder this month, with more release details here. The trailer shows friends, enjoying themselves. When the go swimming, one character almost drowns and regains consciousness with a dark mark. Now, everyone must discover what truly lies within the waters. This title is possibly a remake of another film, from 1958 (MoviesandMania). Sourced from a 1942 novel, this latest adaption has been remade for a new generation. Lake of Death will show this July 16th, on Shudder. To show in Ireland, the U.
- 7/10/2020
- by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Looking to add some scares to your summer that you can enjoy from the great indoors? Shudder has you covered this July with an eclectic set of horror films both old and new, including the first three Sleepaway Camp movies, all three Maniac Cop films, the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness, The Beach House, The Burning, The Return of the Living Dead, and more!
Below, you can check out the full list of titles coming to Shudder in the Us this July, and be sure to visit Shudder's website to learn more about the streaming service and their scary good lineup!
"Metamorphosis
In this fresh spin on a demonic possession story, Joong-Su, an exorcist, must face a demon he tragically failed to defeat in the past when it targets his brother’s family next. The demon assumes the form of different family members to sow confusion and distrust,...
Below, you can check out the full list of titles coming to Shudder in the Us this July, and be sure to visit Shudder's website to learn more about the streaming service and their scary good lineup!
"Metamorphosis
In this fresh spin on a demonic possession story, Joong-Su, an exorcist, must face a demon he tragically failed to defeat in the past when it targets his brother’s family next. The demon assumes the form of different family members to sow confusion and distrust,...
- 6/26/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
TrustNordisk has pre-sold Norwegian horror film “Lake of Death” to Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service, for six territories, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Inspired by André Bjerke’s 1942 novel of the same name, the movie is directed by Nini Bull Robsahm (“Amnesia”).
“Lake of Death,” which was first adapted for the screen in 1958, was produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser at Canopy Film with a budget of 2.8 million euros ($3 million) and stars Iben Akerlie, Jonathan Harboe, Sophia Lie and Elias Munk.
“Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who battle to survive in the middle of Norway’s forests and fjords. A local legend that everyone thought was mere folklore becomes reality when one of their group turns up dead.
“Shudder’s profile fits perfectly with a high-concept horror thriller such as Lake Of Death, and we really believe...
Inspired by André Bjerke’s 1942 novel of the same name, the movie is directed by Nini Bull Robsahm (“Amnesia”).
“Lake of Death,” which was first adapted for the screen in 1958, was produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser at Canopy Film with a budget of 2.8 million euros ($3 million) and stars Iben Akerlie, Jonathan Harboe, Sophia Lie and Elias Munk.
“Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who battle to survive in the middle of Norway’s forests and fjords. A local legend that everyone thought was mere folklore becomes reality when one of their group turns up dead.
“Shudder’s profile fits perfectly with a high-concept horror thriller such as Lake Of Death, and we really believe...
- 9/5/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
TrustNordisk has closed several territories on “Lake of Death,” Nini Bull Robsahm’s horror thriller adapted from André Bjerke’s classic 1942 Norwegian novel.
“Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who a battle to survive in the middle of the forests and fjords of Norway. The story is based on Norwegian legend thought to be an innocent folklore.
The movie was picked up for China (Virtual Cinema), Korea (Yuljin Entertainment), Southeast Asia (Cm Holdings) and Hungary (Ads Service).
“Lake of Death” is expected to have its local release in Norway on Halloween. The movie is produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser for Canopy Film in association with Pryserfilm with support form the Norwegian Film Institute. Robsahm, who is best-known for directing “Manhunt” and “Amnesia,” is one the few female directors thriving within the crime genre in Scandinavia.
“Lake of Death” stars Iben Akerlie, Jacob Andersen Schoyen, Jonathan Harboe and Sohia Lie.
“Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who a battle to survive in the middle of the forests and fjords of Norway. The story is based on Norwegian legend thought to be an innocent folklore.
The movie was picked up for China (Virtual Cinema), Korea (Yuljin Entertainment), Southeast Asia (Cm Holdings) and Hungary (Ads Service).
“Lake of Death” is expected to have its local release in Norway on Halloween. The movie is produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser for Canopy Film in association with Pryserfilm with support form the Norwegian Film Institute. Robsahm, who is best-known for directing “Manhunt” and “Amnesia,” is one the few female directors thriving within the crime genre in Scandinavia.
“Lake of Death” stars Iben Akerlie, Jacob Andersen Schoyen, Jonathan Harboe and Sohia Lie.
- 5/17/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
TrustNordisk has come on board Nini Bull Robsahm’s high-concept psychological thriller “Lake of Death,” an adaptation of André Bjerke’s classic 1942 Norwegian novel “Lake of the Dead.”
“Lake of Death” is produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser for Canopy Film in association with Pryserfilm with support form the Norwegian Film Institute. Robsahm, who is best-known for directing “Manhunt” and “Amnesia,” is one the few female directors thriving within the crime genre in Scandinavia.
Budgeted at $2.5 million, “Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who a battle to survive in the middle of the forests and fjords of Norway. The story is based on Norwegian legend thought to be an innocent folklore. “Lake of Death” stars Iben Akerlie, Jacob Andersen Schoyen, Jonathan Harboe and Sohia Lie.
Bjerke’s book was previously adapted as a black-and-white horror feature film in 1958 by Kare Bergstrom.
TrustNordisk will be presenting a...
“Lake of Death” is produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser for Canopy Film in association with Pryserfilm with support form the Norwegian Film Institute. Robsahm, who is best-known for directing “Manhunt” and “Amnesia,” is one the few female directors thriving within the crime genre in Scandinavia.
Budgeted at $2.5 million, “Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who a battle to survive in the middle of the forests and fjords of Norway. The story is based on Norwegian legend thought to be an innocent folklore. “Lake of Death” stars Iben Akerlie, Jacob Andersen Schoyen, Jonathan Harboe and Sohia Lie.
Bjerke’s book was previously adapted as a black-and-white horror feature film in 1958 by Kare Bergstrom.
TrustNordisk will be presenting a...
- 10/31/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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