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There will soon be sightings of Ghosts in Germany.

BBC Studios has confirmed production of a German-language version of the sitcom, which has been a hit for the BBC in the UK and CBS in the States.

German pubcaster Wdr and streamer Ard Mediathek have commissioned a six-part series, with Erik Haffner directing and BBC Studios Germany producing its first in-house production. Yves Hensel and Aylin Kockler are writing, with Claudius Pläging providing punch-up and Tom Holzhauser and Anne Lindemann overseeing cinematography. Filming is underway in Cologne and will continue over the summer.

First teased in March as Series Mania, the series will follow the plot line of the original. It will centre around young couple Emma (Cristina do Rego) and Felix (Benito Bause), who inherit an old mansion and decide to turn it into a hotel, but after a near-death accident, Emma begins seeing ghosts. The bizarre and chaotic...

‘Das Boot’ star Klaus Steinbacher leads the cast.

German football player and manager Franz Beckenbauer’s life story is to be told in a Sky Original film titled Der Kaiser, with shooting underway in Prague, and Das Boot star Klaus Steinbacher playing Beckenbauer.

The feature is directed by Tim Trageser, whose previous credits include German title The Magic Kids: Three Unlikely Heroes [Die Wolf-Gäng], and written by Martin Rauhaus.

Der Kaiser is produced by Bavaria Fiction on behalf of Sky Studios.

The film will be broadcast at the end of 2022. NBCUniversal Global Distribution is responsible for international distribution on behalf of Sky Studios.

Filming has begun in Prague on the Sky Original film “Der Kaiser,” which focuses on the life of German soccer player and manager Franz Beckenbauer.

In the movie, Beckenbauer is shown fighting against the rigid structures and outdated rules in soccer, in order to do things his way. He also is shown to conduct his private life as he wishes, outside of the moral contraints and expectations of the time. The movie culminates in the victory of the German national team, which he managed, in the 1990 World Cup.

Klaus Steinbacher, whose credits include “Das Boot” and “Oktoberfest 1900,” takes the leading role. Other roles are played by Ferdinand Hofer (“Tatort München”), Teresa Rizos (“J.G.A.”), Stefan Murr (“The Ibiza Affair”), Oliver Konietzny (“Kids Run”), Bettina Mittendorfer (“Zimmer mit Stall”), Heinz-Josef Braun (“Hindafing”), Christine Eixenberger (“Marie fängt Feuer”) and Sina Tkotsch (“Up Up”).

“Der Kaiser” is produced by Bavaria Fiction on behalf of Sky Studios.

Sky has greenlit a feature about legendary German footballer Franz Beckenbauer, with shooting kicking off in Prague in the past few weeks.

Das Boot’s Klaus Steinbacher will play Beckenbauer in Der Kaiser, titled after Beckenbauer’s nickname, about a footballer who won the World Cup as a player and a coach and was deemed a soccer legend.

Taking place against the backdrop of breathtaking tournaments, the film tells of a man who fought against the rigid structures and outdated rules in football and fights for self-determined action as a sports personality.

Also starring are Ferdinand Hofer (Tatort München), Teresa Rizos (J.G.A.), Stefan Murr (The Ibiza Affair), Oliver Konietzny (Kids Run), Bettina Mittendorfer (Zimmer mit Stall), Heinz-Josef Braun (Hindafing), Christine Eixenberger (Marie fängt Feuer) and Sina Tkotsch (Up Up). The biopic is directed by Tim Trageser (The Magic Kid) with Martin Rauhaus writing.

The biopic...

The American Film Institute announced today the films that will screen in the World Cinema, Breakthrough, Midnight, Shorts and Cinema’s Legacy programs at AFI Fest 2015 presented by Audi.

AFI Fest will take place November 5 – 12, 2015, in the heart of Hollywood. Screenings, Galas and events will be held at the historic Tcl Chinese Theatre, the Tcl Chinese 6 Theatres, Dolby Theatre, the Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre at the Egyptian, the El Capitan Theatre and The Hollywood Roosevelt.

World Cinema showcases the most acclaimed international films of the year; Breakthrough highlights true discoveries of the programming process; Midnight selections will grip audiences with terror; and Cinema’s Legacy highlights classic movies and films about cinema. World Cinema and Breakthrough selections are among the films eligible for Audience Awards. Shorts selections are eligible for the Grand Jury Prize, which qualifies the winner for Academy Award®consideration. This year’s Shorts jury features filmmaker Janicza Bravo,...

Der Nachtmahr Trailer Has Been Released. Akiz Ikon‘s Der Nachtmahr (2015) movie trailer stars Carolyn Genzkow, Sina Tkotsch, and Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht. Der Nachtmahr‘s plot synopsis: “Tina, a 16-year-old girl who seemingly has everything a young teenager could ever ask for. After a massive party one evening, however, she begins experiencing nightmares in which she is haunted by an unusual creature. As reality and dreams collide, Tina finds herself befriending the monster and forging a relationship that will change the lives of everyone around her.”

This trailer is massively exciting, inventive, and persuasive. It pulsates with the desire to know what’s really happening. The acting seems surprisingly decent and as if it won’t take you out of the film, unlike most other German films, unfortunately. And the creature effect, oh yes! It looks terrifyingly alien yet familiar. I’m curious as to what that goblin-like, horrifying, slimy critter turns out to be.

Read More: Promising New Filmmakers Recognized at Slamdance Film Festival Awards The trailer for Akiz Icon's German horror film "Der Nachtmahr (The Nightmare)" is bound to be one of the most assaulting teasers you will see all week. With a barrage of striking images set against a soundtrack designed to make your heart race, the promo hints at a sensory experience that will only serve to be more terrifying and bizarre when seen on the big screen. "Der Nachtmarh" centers on Tina, a 16-year-old girl who seemingly has everything a young teenager could ever ask for. After a massive party one evening, however, she begins experiencing nightmares in which she is haunted by an unusual creature. As reality and dreams collide, Tina finds herself befriending the monster and forging a relationship that will change the lives of everyone around her. The film stars Carolyn Genzkow, Sina Tkotsch, Michael Epp and...

Nowadays everyone has a web series. There are so many out there that it's getting harder and harder to point you to the ones that are worth your time; however, in the case of "Viva Berlin"... well, let's just say that you'll see for yourself.

Directed by Moritz Mohr, "Viva Berlin!" stars Sina Tkotsch, Ralph Herforth, Christian Blümel, Can Aydin, Alissa Jung, Timur Isik, Jens Atzorn, Kai Michael Wolter and Yuho Yamashita.

The series looks to have a five-episode arc, and if you're a fan of zombie flicks and shows, this one is looking like required viewing. Dig it!

Synopsis

An unknown plague is rapidly spreading in Berlin. All its carriers turn into bloodthirsty zombies who feed off the uninfected. After a short time, ninety-five percent of the population is dead or undead; Berlin’s face has changed entirely. Viva Berlin! is Germany’s first serious attempt at a zombie project.