Newen, the Paris-based international production and distribution group owned by France’s leading commercial network TF1, has acquired a majority stake in the Scandinavian outfit Anagram.
Anagram, which was founded in 2002 by comedians Anders Jansson and Johan Wester, has offices in Sweden and Norway that mainly produce TV drama, comedy and live entertainment through subsidiary Anagram Live. Some of the banner’s best-known content include “Thin Blue Line” and “My Life as a Comedian,” which premiered at Toronto.
The acquisition was unveiled by Newen Studios CEO Romain Bessi, Anagram executives Mats Alders and Miira Paasilinna. During the lengthy presentation, Newen highlighted the latest work from its major labels around the world, including Ringside Studios (U.K.), Pupkin (Netherlands), Capa Drama (France), De Mensen (Belgium) and Kubik Films (Spain).
Newen is already established in Scandinavia through Nimbus, the high-profile Danish production company.
Bessi, who succeeded Bibiane Godfroid as CEO of Newen Group in January,...
Anagram, which was founded in 2002 by comedians Anders Jansson and Johan Wester, has offices in Sweden and Norway that mainly produce TV drama, comedy and live entertainment through subsidiary Anagram Live. Some of the banner’s best-known content include “Thin Blue Line” and “My Life as a Comedian,” which premiered at Toronto.
The acquisition was unveiled by Newen Studios CEO Romain Bessi, Anagram executives Mats Alders and Miira Paasilinna. During the lengthy presentation, Newen highlighted the latest work from its major labels around the world, including Ringside Studios (U.K.), Pupkin (Netherlands), Capa Drama (France), De Mensen (Belgium) and Kubik Films (Spain).
Newen is already established in Scandinavia through Nimbus, the high-profile Danish production company.
Bessi, who succeeded Bibiane Godfroid as CEO of Newen Group in January,...
- 10/6/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Newen Studios has pushed into the Scandinavian scripted market with the acquisition of a majority stake in Nordic film and TV company Anagram.
The news was unveiled earlier today at a press conference for the TF1-owned giant, which was led by recently-promoted Newen Studios CEO Romain Bessi.
Bessi said Newen has taken a “very meaningful shareholding,” accounting for “well over 50” of the company, which was founded in 2002 by comedians Anders Jansson and Johan Wester and is comprised of Anagram Sweden, Anagram Norway and Anagram Live.
Anagram makes film, TV and theater, most recently producing the likes of Svt’s Thin Blue Line and feature My Life as a Comedian, which premiered at TIFF. Within TV, it produces drama, comedy and entertainment.
Bessi was joined on stage by Anagram’s Mats Alders and Miira Paasilinna to briefly discuss the acquisition – its second scripted in Scandinavia after Nimbus – during a lengthy press conference.
The news was unveiled earlier today at a press conference for the TF1-owned giant, which was led by recently-promoted Newen Studios CEO Romain Bessi.
Bessi said Newen has taken a “very meaningful shareholding,” accounting for “well over 50” of the company, which was founded in 2002 by comedians Anders Jansson and Johan Wester and is comprised of Anagram Sweden, Anagram Norway and Anagram Live.
Anagram makes film, TV and theater, most recently producing the likes of Svt’s Thin Blue Line and feature My Life as a Comedian, which premiered at TIFF. Within TV, it produces drama, comedy and entertainment.
Bessi was joined on stage by Anagram’s Mats Alders and Miira Paasilinna to briefly discuss the acquisition – its second scripted in Scandinavia after Nimbus – during a lengthy press conference.
- 10/6/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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