BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- STXtelevision, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation
(NYSE:ESGC), announced today that the company has teamed with Reel
One Entertainment to develop and produce an English language
adaptation of "Team Chocolate," the award-winning television series
from Belgium. The announcement was
made today by Jada Miranda,
President of Creative Development and Production,
STXtelevision.
STXtelevision and Reel One have secured the format rights from
French independent distributor Wild Bunch TV.
The original series follows Jasper
Bloom, a young man with Down's syndrome who starts his first
job in a family-run chocolate factory, working with a diverse team
of employees with a range of disabilities. Jasper soon falls in
love with one of his colleagues, but when the girl of his dreams is
whisked away to a far-off city, Jasper and his new friends set out
on a road trip to find her – sparking a journey of adventure and
self-discovery not only for Jasper, but for his wider community.
"Team Chocolate" is a feel-good, irreverent dramedy about family –
both biological and found – and finding the courage to pursue love
and happiness.
In 2017, the Belgian series was honored with the award for Best
Drama Series at the first Diversity TV Excellence Awards at Mipcom
and won the 2017 Prix Europa for Best European Fiction Series. The
series was produced by leading Belgian TV production company De
Mensen, whose credits include Beau
Sejour and the hit Netflix crime drama
Undercover, in collaboration with Theater Stap, a theater
company that works with disabled actors, many of whom starred in
the show.
In keeping with that tradition, STXtelevision and Reel
One are committed to casting the show with the same character
specific attention, authenticity and care that was a hallmark of
the original series.
"We were struck by 'Team Chocolate's' honest and unbarred
portrayal of lives within a community we don't often see
authentically adapted for screen, and we're excited to be bringing
the story to English-speaking audiences," said Miranda. "We are
thrilled to work with our co-production collaborators at Reel
One and Wild Bunch who came to the table with the same priorities.
Together, we aim to approach development and production with the
same verve, confidence and beauty that makes the original series so
special."
Tom Berry, CEO of Reel One
Entertainment, commented, "We needed a partner that shared our
passion for this project and STX's enthusiasm, commitment and
creative chops makes them the ideal co-producer for 'Team
Chocolate.' De Mensen did such a great job with the original
series and we can't wait to get started on this exciting new
adventure for Jasper and his friends."
STXtelevision will team with Reel One to produce the series. The
producers will be bringing a package to streamers and other
outlets. The trailer for the original series can be seen here.
STX Global TV Distribution executive Danny Goldman brought the project to the studio.
Richard Frankie negotiated the deal
for the rights to the series on behalf of STXtelevision.
About STXtelevision
STXtelevision, a division of Eros
STX Global Corporation, is a boutique television studio
specializing in amplifying voices and IP from outside mainstream
Hollywood and serving as a home
for intersectional storytellers. We support the development, sale
and production of global scripted narratives, creating
opportunities for underserved talent both on and off screen. Shows
include Valley of the Boom for National
Geographic, Rise of
Empires: Ottoman for Netflix, the upcoming
George Lopez starrer Once
Upon A Time in Aztlán for Amazon, and a
Kevin Kwan scripted series in
development with a premium network. STXtelevision is also is
developing We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal, a New York
Times bestselling young adult novel and one of TIME
Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time.
About Reel One Entertainment
Headquartered in Montreal with
offices in London and Los Angeles, Reel One Entertainment develops,
finances, produces and distributes scripted programming for a
worldwide audience. Founded in 2001 by media entrepreneur
Tom Berry, Reel One is one of the
most prolific independent producers and distributors in the TV
sector. The company is majority owned by Newen, a subsidiary of TF1
Group, with A+E Networks holding a 35% stake.
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Elzer & Associates
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