CANNES -- German production house Odeon Film announced Tuesday that it will acquire the Cologne-based producer enigma on Oct. 13 for an undisclosed sum. Odeon, which has produced such hit German children's films as The Wild Chicks and Bibi Blocksberg as well as international features including Buffalo Soldiers and Mortel Transfert, is also Germany's leading producer of crime and detective series for TV, with hit shows including Wolff's Turf and SK Koelsch.
- 10/10/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
BERLIN -- German film fund GFP has taken majority control of Munich-based producer Odeon Film, the shingle that produced hit German children's movies Wild Chicks and Bibi Blocksberg as well as co-producing international fare including Buffalo Soldiers and Mortel Transfert. GFP acquired Odeon from parent Bavaria Film for an undisclosed sum, the companies announced Thursday . In addition to its film work, Odeon is a leading producer of German television drama. "Odeon Film is an established, debt-free company with a high cash-flow," said GFP managing director David Groenewold, explaining the reasons for the deal. "In addition, with Odeon we are also buying a strong brand with years of experience and success." GFP is one of Germany's leading private investment film funds but one of The Only Ones to specialize in local-language productions. Recent GFP-backed films include Berlin Film Festival entries The Elementary Particles and The Red Cockatoo.
- 4/13/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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