MGM Television and Sipur renew partnership to bring compelling stories to the global stage
A fruitful collaboration continues
MGM Television and the Israeli-based global entertainment studio Sipur have decided to extend their first-look production and distribution deal, which initially began in 2020. This partnership has already borne fruit with several notable projects, including the poignant feature film We Will Dance Again. This film chronicles firsthand accounts of the tragic events during the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel’s Nova Music Festival.
Directed by Yariv Mozer, We Will Dance Again is set to premiere on Paramount+ in the U.S., with co-producers BBC Storyville in the UK and HOT Channel 8 in Israel. Mozer has previously collaborated with Sipur and MGM Television on The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes, which also aired on the BBC.
Elevating premium content
Lindsay Sloane, head of MGM TV, expressed enthusiasm about the renewed partnership, stating, “Sipur has been a tremendous partner, sharing our vision for elevating premium content that informs audiences around the world. We are thrilled to continue this fruitful collaboration and, together, we’re poised to bring even more compelling stories to the global stage.”
Sipur CEO Emilio Schanker echoed this sentiment, highlighting the productive nature of their relationship with MGM Television. “MGM Television is a great partner that has been highly supportive of our ambitious co-production slate. We are excited to continue this very productive relationship, which has given us the bandwidth to successfully pursue our overall company focus of elevating high-end film and television projects to the international stage through key strategic partnerships.”
A diverse portfolio of projects
In addition to We Will Dance Again, MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, has been behind several acclaimed scripted series. These include Wednesday on Netflix, The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu, Fargo on FX, and Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix. The division’s television programming regularly airs in more than 100 countries worldwide, showcasing its global reach and influence.
Sipur’s recent works also reflect a diverse range of genres and formats. Notable projects include Munich ’72, the reality dating show Hungry For Love, and the upcoming scripted series Bad Boy.
The impact of storytelling
The renewal of this partnership between MGM Television and Sipur underscores the power of storytelling in connecting audiences across the globe. By bringing together their unique strengths and resources, these two entities are well-positioned to continue producing high-quality content that resonates with viewers everywhere.
For cinema and TV series enthusiasts, this collaboration promises a wealth of new and exciting projects to look forward to. Whether it’s the gripping narratives of scripted series or the emotional depth of feature films, the combined efforts of MGM Television and Sipur are sure to deliver compelling stories that captivate and inspire.
Explore more
For those interested in exploring the trailers and information pages of the mentioned movies and series, here are some direct links:
- We Will Dance Again
- The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes
- Wednesday
- The Handmaid’s Tale
- Fargo
- Vikings: Valhalla
- Munich ’72
- Hungry For Love
- Bad Boy
By following these links, you can dive deeper into the worlds of these captivating stories and get a taste of what’s to come from this dynamic partnership.