Amazon acquires Arctic noir series “Fortitude”February 28, 2017 - 12:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Fortitude has a new U.S. home. The series, which was commissioned by Sky Atlantic in the U.K. and saw its first season become the pay TV giant's highest-rated original drama, had fallen victim to the closure of its U.S. partner Pivot TV, which Participant Media revealed it would be shuttering last year just as the second season was in postproduction. But now Amazon has decided to don snow boots and come on board, announcing Monday, February 27 that season two will become an Amazon Original Series and premiere on Prime Video later this year, The Hollywood Reporter reveals. Set in Arctic Norway, the 12-part first season of the show mixed murder mystery, psychological thriller and environmentalism themes, as a deadly unknown force was unleashed on a small, close-knit community. It starred Sofie Grabol, Stanley Tucci, Michael Gambon, Richard Dormer and Christopher Eccleston. Grabol and Dormer return for season two, which sees a fresh murder once again rock the locals and plunge the town into turmoil, alongside new enlists Dennis Quaid, Ken Stott, Michelle Fairley, Parminder Nagra and Robert Sheehan. "In Fortitude, our customers will experience Dennis Quaid in a remarkably compassionate role, joined by an ensemble cast that has resonated with audiences globally,” said Joe Lewis, Amazon Studios' head of comedy, drama and VR. "We’re excited to add such a beautiful and captivating series to our originals slate." Added Jane Millichip, Sky Vision's managing director: “Fortitude is high-end, addictive viewing and perfectly suits Amazon's scripted portfolio. Amazon has been a keen supporter of the series from the outset, having taken an SVOD window on season 1. We're delighted to now extend the relationship and make Amazon the home of our most successful returning Sky Atlantic original drama series.” Both seasons of Fortitude were written by the show's creator Simon Donald, with growing U.K. banner Fifty Fathoms (Guerrilla, The A Word) producing. Donald exec produced alongside Faye Dorn (Inspector George Gently) and Patrick Spence (The A Word), with Trevor Hopkins (Strike Back) and Susie Liggat (Doctor Who) serving as producers. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. Aliyev travels to Turkey at Erdogan's invitation On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. |