Adaptation
Ann-Helén Laestadius’ novel “Stolen” has been adapted from Netflix.
Elle Márjá Eira (“The Sami Have Rights”) is set to direct the feature based on a screenplay by Peter Perrault (“Monica Z”). Laestadius exec will produce. “Stolen” will be Eira’s first feature film.
The film, which is about the struggles of a young indigenous woman in the face of xenophobia, climate change and patriarchy, will begin production on Sapmy next year and is set to premiere in 2024.
“I’m on the moon!” Lystadios said. “For me as an author, it is, of course, a dream to see my book turn into a movie and reach a whole new audience around the world. And I’m so happy that Netflix – with its reach – has chosen to highlight Sami’s story in a big way.”
Awards
Jully Black, Deborah Cox, Keysha Freshh, Izzy-S, Kardinal Offishall, SATE, Savannah Ré and DJ 4KORNERS are set to perform at The Legacy Awards, the first Canadian awards show to celebrate black talent.
The inaugural Legacy Awards, which will be hosted by Shamir Anderson and Stefan James, will be broadcast live on CBC and CBC Gem on September 25. The 90-minute telecast will include performances, award shows, and honors.
Comedian/actor King Bach, TRH Michaëlle Jean and media personalities Arisa Cox, Brandon Gones, Kathleen Newman Bremang, Amanda Paris and Odario Williams have been lined up as presenters, more to be announced soon.
David F Miwa is the awards showrunner, while Tanesha Scott is the creative director, choreographer, and multi-camera director, and Jordan Ryder is the talent producer.
Anderson and James of Black Academy and Bay Mills Studios executive produce. John Brunton, Lindsey Cox, and Shannon Farr-Exek produce for Insight Productions (Boat Rocker Company). Daniel Abrams and Norbert Abrams are also from Odesi Productions. For CBC, Sally Cato is the Managing Director of Entertainment, Facts and Sports and Jennifer Dittman is the Executive Director of Unrecorded Content.
Children
BBC Kids, a partnership of BBC Studios, Switch Media and MTN, will launch in South Africa on 1 September to provide entertainment and educational content for family and children for ages 0-12.
South Africa is the fourth market to launch the ad-free BBC Kids service after Australia, the United States and Taiwan.
Targeting children from preschool through elementary school, BBC Kids will broadcast programs including “Hey Duggee”, “Harry Potter: A History of Magic” and “Horrible History”.
“BBC Kids offers parents a trusted and trusted destination for award-winning children’s programming that can be accessed anytime, anywhere,” said Nick Percy, Head of Global Markets at BBC Studios. “With inspiring, educational and exciting shows for preschoolers and older children at their fingertips, BBC Kids will be a welcome addition for families in South Africa and Taiwan.”
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