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MUMBAI: Star India's Hindi General
Entertainment http://www.indiantelevision.com/sites/drupal7.indiantelevision.co.in/files/images/tv-images/2016/03/02/Untitled-1_19.jpg (HGEC) Star Plus has
signed a series license deal with Keshet
International (KI) for its award -winning drama
format, Prisoners of War
The Indian adaptation will be produced by
Emmay Entertainment (Producer of films such as
Airlift, Katti Batti, Hero, D-Day), and directed by
the popular Bollywood director Nikkhil Advani.
Keshet International managing director
distribution, Keren Shahar said, "We are
extremely proud to be collaborating with Star
Plus on one of our most accomplished properties
and couldn't be happier that Prisoners of War
continues to achieve such success
internationally. The versatility of the format is
evident, since it has attracted a dedicated
following anywhere it has aired in the world.
Securing this deal with a highly esteemed partner
is indicative of KI's future ambitions in India."
A Star India spokesperson further added, "We
are excited to bring a story of such pedigree to
India. Star Plus has always been at the forefront
of bringing the best of the world to Indian
television by constantly redefining the grammar
of storytelling. This series, a psychological
thriller, will engage and capture the imagination
of the Indian viewer."
Created, written and directed by Gideon Raff,
Prisoners of War follows two soldiers as they
attempt to re-adjust to their lives after returning
home from captivity for 17 years.
In addition to their personal struggles, it
becomes clear that there is a profound secret
that the two are keeping from everyone. The
first season was the highest-rated drama of the
year in Israel in 2011, achieving a 37 per cent
share (HH). Season two launched on Keshet
Channel 2 in 2012, and scored a 40 per cent
average share, making it the most viewed drama
of the year and peaking with an incredible 47.9
per cent audience share during the season two
finale.
KI has licensed the series all over the world, both
as a format and finished programme. It has
brokered licensing deals for local adaptations in
numerous territories including South Korea (Star
J Entertainment), Russia (WeitMedia), Turkey
(Medyapim), and most notably, the US (Fox21
and Showtime) where the adapted series,
Homeland, has won numerous awards including
Emmys and Golden Globes.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/nikkhil-advani-produces-keshet-international-s-prisoners-of-war-for-star-plus-160302
Entertainment http://www.indiantelevision.com/sites/drupal7.indiantelevision.co.in/files/images/tv-images/2016/03/02/Untitled-1_19.jpg (HGEC) Star Plus has
signed a series license deal with Keshet
International (KI) for its award -winning drama
format, Prisoners of War
The Indian adaptation will be produced by
Emmay Entertainment (Producer of films such as
Airlift, Katti Batti, Hero, D-Day), and directed by
the popular Bollywood director Nikkhil Advani.
Keshet International managing director
distribution, Keren Shahar said, "We are
extremely proud to be collaborating with Star
Plus on one of our most accomplished properties
and couldn't be happier that Prisoners of War
continues to achieve such success
internationally. The versatility of the format is
evident, since it has attracted a dedicated
following anywhere it has aired in the world.
Securing this deal with a highly esteemed partner
is indicative of KI's future ambitions in India."
A Star India spokesperson further added, "We
are excited to bring a story of such pedigree to
India. Star Plus has always been at the forefront
of bringing the best of the world to Indian
television by constantly redefining the grammar
of storytelling. This series, a psychological
thriller, will engage and capture the imagination
of the Indian viewer."
Created, written and directed by Gideon Raff,
Prisoners of War follows two soldiers as they
attempt to re-adjust to their lives after returning
home from captivity for 17 years.
In addition to their personal struggles, it
becomes clear that there is a profound secret
that the two are keeping from everyone. The
first season was the highest-rated drama of the
year in Israel in 2011, achieving a 37 per cent
share (HH). Season two launched on Keshet
Channel 2 in 2012, and scored a 40 per cent
average share, making it the most viewed drama
of the year and peaking with an incredible 47.9
per cent audience share during the season two
finale.
KI has licensed the series all over the world, both
as a format and finished programme. It has
brokered licensing deals for local adaptations in
numerous territories including South Korea (Star
J Entertainment), Russia (WeitMedia), Turkey
(Medyapim), and most notably, the US (Fox21
and Showtime) where the adapted series,
Homeland, has won numerous awards including
Emmys and Golden Globes.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/nikkhil-advani-produces-keshet-international-s-prisoners-of-war-for-star-plus-160302
