Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that Italian production executive Elettra Canovi has been appointed as director of scripted content for Max in Italy, where the streamer will be operational in 2026.
Canovi joins Max, where she will be leading the development and production of original scripted series for the Italian market, from her role as head of development at Italy’s Indiana Production. There, she played a key role in shepherding shows such as “The Leopard” (Netflix), “Unwanted” (Sky Studios) and “Vostro Onore” (Rai Fiction), overseeing their entire production process from development to delivery.
She also previously held roles as editorial department coordinator and story editor at ITV-owned Cattleya, where Canovi was involved in the development and production of titles such as “Gomorra,” “Suburra” and “Zero Zero Zero.”
Canovi joins Max following the announcement of their first Italian scripted original production, the limited series “Portobello” by revered auteur Marco Bellocchio,...
Canovi joins Max, where she will be leading the development and production of original scripted series for the Italian market, from her role as head of development at Italy’s Indiana Production. There, she played a key role in shepherding shows such as “The Leopard” (Netflix), “Unwanted” (Sky Studios) and “Vostro Onore” (Rai Fiction), overseeing their entire production process from development to delivery.
She also previously held roles as editorial department coordinator and story editor at ITV-owned Cattleya, where Canovi was involved in the development and production of titles such as “Gomorra,” “Suburra” and “Zero Zero Zero.”
Canovi joins Max following the announcement of their first Italian scripted original production, the limited series “Portobello” by revered auteur Marco Bellocchio,...
- 5/8/2025
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Max has set revered Italian auteur Marco Bellocchio’s TV series “Portobello” as its first Italian scripted original. The show tells the story of Italian TV host Enzo Tortora, who was a victim of one of Italy’s most clamorous travesties of justice, and will debut on the platform in 2026.
Max is now available in some 25 countries in Europe, spanning Spain, France, Benelux, the Nordics and Central and Eastern Europe. It’s now clear that the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streamer will also be operational in Italy by 2026.
In 1985, Tortora was accused by several alleged ex-mobsters turned informants and state witnesses of being part of a Neapolitan crime syndicate dedicated to drug trafficking. After enduring a lengthy trial, being sentenced to 10 years in prison and spending some time behind bars, Tortora’s conviction was eventually fully overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court in 1987 amid widespread belief that the TV host...
Max is now available in some 25 countries in Europe, spanning Spain, France, Benelux, the Nordics and Central and Eastern Europe. It’s now clear that the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streamer will also be operational in Italy by 2026.
In 1985, Tortora was accused by several alleged ex-mobsters turned informants and state witnesses of being part of a Neapolitan crime syndicate dedicated to drug trafficking. After enduring a lengthy trial, being sentenced to 10 years in prison and spending some time behind bars, Tortora’s conviction was eventually fully overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court in 1987 amid widespread belief that the TV host...
- 2/24/2025
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Max Sets First Italian Scripted Series
Max has set Portobello, a series by Marco Bellocchio, as its first Italian-scripted original production. The show will debut on Max in 2026. Production began in Rome last September and will also shoot in Sardinia, Campania, and Lombardy. The six-episode series tells the story of Enzo Tortora, the host of the real-life television show Portobello – which aired in 1977 for seven seasons – who was accused by justice collaborators of being part of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking. Tortora was imprisoned and tried for years before being definitively acquitted of all charges. The cast features Fabrizio Gifuni as Enzo Tortora, Lino Musella, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Barbora Bobulova, Alessandro Preziosi, and Fausto Russo Alesi.
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Max has set Portobello, a series by Marco Bellocchio, as its first Italian-scripted original production. The show will debut on Max in 2026. Production began in Rome last September and will also shoot in Sardinia, Campania, and Lombardy. The six-episode series tells the story of Enzo Tortora, the host of the real-life television show Portobello – which aired in 1977 for seven seasons – who was accused by justice collaborators of being part of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking. Tortora was imprisoned and tried for years before being definitively acquitted of all charges. The cast features Fabrizio Gifuni as Enzo Tortora, Lino Musella, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Barbora Bobulova, Alessandro Preziosi, and Fausto Russo Alesi.
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- 2/24/2025
- by Zac Ntim and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Max has announced its first Italian scripted original production, Portobello, from Marco Bellocchio, which will debut on the platform in 2026. Filming began in Rome last September and is currently ongoing, with additional locations in Sardinia, Campania, and Lombardy. The six-episode series tells the story of Enzo Tortora, the famous host of the real-life television show “Portobello” – which aired in 1977 for seven seasons – who was accused by justice collaborators of being part of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking. Tortora was imprisoned and tried for years before being definitively acquitted of all charges. Portobello Cast: Fabrizio Gifuni as Enzo ... Read more...
- 2/24/2025
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Max has announced its first original scripted series from Italy, Portobello, directed by Marco Bellocchio. The series, which began filming in September 2024, will be released on the streaming platform in 2026. Here’s the Lowdown: Portobello is a six-episode series based on the true story of Enzo Tortora, the host of the popular 1970s Italian […]
New Italian Drama Portobello Coming to Max in 2026...
New Italian Drama Portobello Coming to Max in 2026...
- 2/22/2025
- by Paul M
- MemorableTV
Max has announced its first Italian scripted original production, Portobello, from Marco Bellocchio, which will debut on the platform in 2026.
Filming began in Rome last September and is currently ongoing, with additional locations in Sardinia, Campania, and Lombardy.
Photo courtesy of Max
The six-episode series tells the story of Enzo Tortora, the famous host of the real-life television show Portobello – which aired in 1977 for seven seasons – who was accused by justice collaborators of being part of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking.
Tortora was imprisoned and tried for years before being definitively acquitted of all charges. The cast includes Fabrizio Gifuni as Enzo Tortora, Lino Musella, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Barbora Bobulova, Alessandro Preziosi, and Fausto Russo Alesi.
Photo courtesy of Max
Portobello is written by Marco Bellocchio, Stefano Bises, Giordana Mari, and Peppe Fiore. The cinematography is by Francesco Di Giacomo, the set design is by Andrea Castorina, the costume designs by Daria Calvelli,...
Filming began in Rome last September and is currently ongoing, with additional locations in Sardinia, Campania, and Lombardy.
Photo courtesy of Max
The six-episode series tells the story of Enzo Tortora, the famous host of the real-life television show Portobello – which aired in 1977 for seven seasons – who was accused by justice collaborators of being part of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking.
Tortora was imprisoned and tried for years before being definitively acquitted of all charges. The cast includes Fabrizio Gifuni as Enzo Tortora, Lino Musella, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Barbora Bobulova, Alessandro Preziosi, and Fausto Russo Alesi.
Photo courtesy of Max
Portobello is written by Marco Bellocchio, Stefano Bises, Giordana Mari, and Peppe Fiore. The cinematography is by Francesco Di Giacomo, the set design is by Andrea Castorina, the costume designs by Daria Calvelli,...
- 2/22/2025
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Revered Italian auteur Marco Bellocchio is back behind the camera producing and shooting “Portobello,” a TV series reconstructing one of Italy’s most clamorous travesties of justice.
The show marks the first project out of the gate hailing from Our Films, the new shingle headed by prominent producer duo Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli best known for shepherding “The Young Pope” and “My Brilliant Friend.”
The “Portobello” series is lead-produced by Our Films with Bellocchio’s Kavac Film headed by producer Simone Gattoni. It is an Arte France co-production also in collaboration with Fremantle’s The Apartment Pictures. “Portobello” is written by Marco Bellocchio with Stefano Bises (“Gomorrah”), Giordana Mari (“My Love”) and Peppe Fiore (“The King”).
The six-episode Bellocchio series will delve into the true story of popular Italian TV host Enzo Tortora who, among other programs, conducted a primetime game show titled “Portobello” that aired on Italian state...
The show marks the first project out of the gate hailing from Our Films, the new shingle headed by prominent producer duo Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli best known for shepherding “The Young Pope” and “My Brilliant Friend.”
The “Portobello” series is lead-produced by Our Films with Bellocchio’s Kavac Film headed by producer Simone Gattoni. It is an Arte France co-production also in collaboration with Fremantle’s The Apartment Pictures. “Portobello” is written by Marco Bellocchio with Stefano Bises (“Gomorrah”), Giordana Mari (“My Love”) and Peppe Fiore (“The King”).
The six-episode Bellocchio series will delve into the true story of popular Italian TV host Enzo Tortora who, among other programs, conducted a primetime game show titled “Portobello” that aired on Italian state...
- 9/25/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Veteran Italian director Marco Bellocchio has revealed details of his new drama series Portobello, which is based on the real-life story of Enzo Tortora, the Italian TV celebrity journalist falsely accused of being a Mafia member and drug runner in the early 1980s.
“He [Tortora] was convicted and sentenced to prison because of a huge judiciary mistake,” Bellocchio said of his subject who hosted hit TV show Portobello but ended up receiving a 10 year prison sentence. “They [the authorities] literally destroyed his family, his life, his professional career - and he died out of sheer grief.”
Bellocchio didn’t know Tortora personally but...
“He [Tortora] was convicted and sentenced to prison because of a huge judiciary mistake,” Bellocchio said of his subject who hosted hit TV show Portobello but ended up receiving a 10 year prison sentence. “They [the authorities] literally destroyed his family, his life, his professional career - and he died out of sheer grief.”
Bellocchio didn’t know Tortora personally but...
- 6/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
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