MIPCOM: 'The Firm' Showrunner Spills Secrets; Beta Film Nabs Tom Fontana's 'Copper'; Steven Van Zandt Goes Norwegian; Eddie Izzard on 'Treasure Island'

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October 3, 2011

	LATEST FESTIVAL NEWS
	'The Firm' Showrunner Spills Secrets About NBC's New Midseason Drama Lukas Reiter says the 22-episode show, starring Josh Lucas, picks up 10 years after the end of John Grisham's novel and that the author himself has been giving advice on story lines. Beta Film Secures Key European Rights to Tom Fontana's 'Copper' The Cineflix Studios drama for BBC America is going to the German distributor for choice European territories, including Germany and France. Steven Van Zandt Goes Norwegian in Bilingual Gangster Thriller 'Lillyhammer' The former "Sopranos" star says the show, which has been snapped up by Netflix in the U.S., will appeal to international audiences despite his insistence on keeping true to its Norwegian roots. Eddie Izzard on 'Treasure Island': It's More 'Goodfellas' Than 'Pirates of The Caribbean' Excitement is building around the gangster-themed new adaptation of "Treasure Island," which also stars Elijah Wood and Donald Sutherland. MIPCOM Draws Top TV/Film Talent, Optimism and Glamour to Cannes The Riviera-side confab is the must-attend launch pad for a parade of global shows. Will the 'Transporter' TV Series Deliver? An adaptation of Luc Besson's film franchise is supposed to be a game-changer, but on-set turmoil threatens the future of one of global TV's most ambitious projects. Cookie Jar Targets Bargain Shoppers at MIPCOM The Canadian animation giant will be shopping classic library titles like "Arthur" and "Super Mario Brothers" to European broadcasters that it bets are reining in spending in hard times. EXCLUSIVE: German Star Goalie Oliver Kahn Launches Soccer-Flavored Take on 'American Idol' at MIPCOM The show will feature 20 contestants competing for a real-life contract with a professional soccer team. 'Touch's' Kiefer Sutherland, EP Tim Kring to Join Fox's Kevin Reilly at Mipcom Sutherland will premiere an extended trailer from his new TV drama at the Oct. 4 keynote address.
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