TV adaptation of the political scandal that rocked the Austrian government last year
Based on bestselling book, authored by S ddeutsche Zeitung journalists Bastian Obermayer and Frederik Obermaier
Sky Studios and W&B Television today announce The Ibiza Affair, a new Sky Original series for Sky Deutschland.
A meeting of several hours between two high-ranking Austrian politicians and an alleged Russian oligarch in a finca (country house) in Ibiza is secretly recorded on video. On 17 May 2019, the video is published by German news outlets S ddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) and Der Spiegel - triggering a political scandal of unimagined proportions. The Ibiza Affair, a fictional series, tells the incredible story of how this video came about. It uncovers the background that led to the fateful meeting and shows how the political drama took its course.
The four-part series is based on the non-fiction book Die Ibiza-Aff re: Innenansichten eines Skandals (published by Kiepenheuer & Witsch) penned by Frederik Obermaier and Bastian Obermayer, two journalists from S ddeutsche Zeitung, as well as background interviews and previously unpublished information.
W&B Television produces on behalf of Sky Studios. The series is written by Stefan Holtz and Florian Iwersen. Quirin Berg and Max Wiedemann produce for W&B Television, Marcus Ammon, Frank Jastfelder and Lucia Vogdt produce for Sky Studios. Filming will begin early 2021.
Marcus Ammon, Director Original Productions Sky Deutschland said: "The Ibiza Affair is a gripping political thriller. A scandal so unbelievable that it would be hard for any scriptwriter to dream up. Following the huge success of Der Pass, we are delighted to be once again working with Quirin and Max to tell the incredible story behind this now world-famous video that brought down Austrias FP vice chancellor and with him the entire government."
Quirin Berg, producer W&B Television said: "The Ibiza Affair provides powerful evidence of the importance of independent journalism as the driving force of truth-telling and thus the cornerstone of our democracy. In the process, this story is completely absurd, spectacular, shocking, gripping - and above all, reality."
About Sky Deutschland
Sky Deutschland is one of the leading entertainment companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, offering a world class range of content from the best live sports, exclusive series and the latest movies to varied childrens programs, exciting documentaries and entertaining shows - many of them Sky Originals. In addition to the free-to-air channel Sky Sport News, viewers can watch programs at home and on the go via Sky Q and Sky Ticket. The entertainment platform Sky Q aggregates all conveniently in one place: Sky and free-to-air channels, thousands of films and series on demand and a wide range of apps. With Sky Ticket, customers can stream series, movies and live sports flexibly where they want and when they want, on a monthly cancellation basis. Sky Deutschland, headquartered in Unterf hring near Munich, is part of the Comcast Group and belongs to Europes leading media and entertainment company Sky.
About W&B Television
Wiedemann & Berg Film was founded 2003 by Quirin Berg and Max Wiedemann, followed by W&B Television in 2010. Both companies are part of the newly founded LEONINE Studios since January 2020.
The over 120 productions include the Oscar-winning The Lives of Others, the two-time Oscar-nominated Never Look Away, multiple number one hits such as Men in the City, Who am I, Joy of Fatherhood, and Welcome to Germany. Numerous TV projects include the cult series 4 Blocks (TNT Serie), Pagan Peak (Sky), or the first German Netflix Original Dark, which was named Greatest Netflix Original Series by leading US review site Rotten Tomatoes.
A pioneering spirit, a large body of work covering everything from blockbusters, linear television and high-end drama for streaming partners, large audiences and a high number of theater visitors, a focus on quality, collaborations with outstanding creative talent and an amazing team have made Wiedemann & Berg one of the most successful production houses in Germany. Nominations and awards include the Bambi, the Bavarian TV Award, the Bavarian Film Award, the German TV Award, the German Film Award, the Golden Camera, the Golden Nymph, the Grimme Award, the GQ Award, the European Film Award, the Hollywood Reporter Award, the LA Critics Award, the Magnolia Award, the Rockie Award, the Academy Award, the BAFTA, the C sar, the Romy and the Golden Globe.Television in 2010. Both companies are part of the newly founded LEONINE Studios since January 2020.
The over 120 productions include the Oscar-winning The Lives of Others, the two-time Oscar-nominated Never Look Away, multiple number one hits such as Men in the City, Who am I, Joy of Fatherhood, and Welcome to Germany. Numerous TV projects include the cult series 4 Blocks (TNT Serie), Pagan Peak (Sky), or the first German Netflix Original Dark, which was named Greatest Netflix Original Series by leading US review site Rotten Tomatoes.
A pioneering spirit, a large body of work covering everything from blockbusters, linear television and high-end drama for streaming partners, large audiences and a high number of theater visitors, a focus on quality, collaborations with outstanding creative talent and an amazing team have made Wiedemann & Berg one of the most successful production houses in Germany. Nominations and awards include the Bambi, the Bavarian TV Award, the Bavarian Film Award, the German TV Award, the German Film Award, the Golden Camera, the Golden Nymph, the Grimme Award, the GQ Award, the European Film Award, the Hollywood Reporter Award, the LA Critics Award, the Magnolia Award, the Rockie Award, the Academy Award, the BAFTA, the C sar, the Romy and the Golden Globe.
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