FX’S upcoming drama ‘Bridge’ will soon span the globe
Walters to return to ‘The View’ next week
NEW YORK, Feb 27, (RTRS): FX’s upcoming drama “The Bridge” is going global: Shine International and Fox International Channels announced Tuesday an international deal for the show that grants Fox first-window pay broadcast rights.
FX picked up “The Bridge” to series earlier this month for a July debut. Starring Demibn Bichir and Diane Kruger, it follows two detectives, one American and one Mexican, trying to solve serial murders.
The deal was brokered between Nadine Nohr, CEO of Shine International, and FIC’s Global Scripted Programming team. It marks the first international deal for drama from writ- ers/producers Meredith Stiehm and Elwood Reid.
“The Bridge” is set to premiere across FIC’s entertainment channel portfolio of 200 pay-TV networks to audiences in 120 countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
“We can’t wait to turn ‘The Bridge’ into the biggest new worldwide hit,” said FIC president and CEO Hernan Lopez.
Added Nadine Nohr, CEO of Shine International: “We are delighted to confirm FIC as the first international broadcast partner for ‘The Bridge.’ This distinctive series places the brilliant central conceit against the unique setting and sociopolitical context of the Mexican- US border beautifully allowing a new and extraordinary story to unfold. We are proud to represent such an ambitious and riveting drama.”
“The Bridge” is a co-production of Shine America and FX Productions. Set on the border between El Paso and Juarez, it was adapted for American television from the international hit series “Bron,” set on the border of Denmark and Sweden.
“Bron” was produced by Shine Group’s Filmlance and Denmark’s Nimbus Film Production.
Barbara Walters said on Tuesday she will return to the daytime TV talk show “The View” next week after more than a monthlong absence due to illness.
The broadcast journalist, who has been recovering from chicken pox and a concussion, made the announcement in a call-in to a taping of the show.
“Like it or not, I’m coming back on the show again,” Walters, 83, said about her plans to return on Monday.
Walters was hospitalized last month after fainting and hitting her head while at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington during President Barack Obama’s inauguration weekend.
She was also diagnosed with chicken pox and told to rest.
“No more chicken pox ... I haven’t been contagious for a while, but (doc- tors) wanted me to have rest, and I’ve had enough rest and I’m ready to come back,” she said.
Walters, who created the womenfocused talk show after working for decades as one of television’s bestknown journalists, had been recuperating in New York.
Chicken pox, which is usually associated with children, can be serious for adults and the elderly.
Walters’ has been honored with many awards during her auspicious career, among them the Overseas Press Club’s highest award, the President’s Award, in 1988; induction into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 1990; the Lowell Thomas Award for a career in journalism excellence in 1990, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Women’s Media Foundation, in 1991; the Muse Award from New York Women in Film and Television in 1997; the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2000; and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007, as well as 34 daytime and primetime Emmy awards. Walters has also received honorary doctoral degrees from BenGurion University in Jerusalem, Hofstra University, Marymount College, Ohio State University, Sarah Lawrence College, Temple University and Wheaton College.