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John Wick TV spin-off will focus on notorious hotel The Continental. The Continental is a chain of hotels located all around the world that function as a neutral territory for members of the criminal underworld. Zumindest an der Entwicklung der Serie ist Reeves aber wohl beteiligt. Ob es eine Netflix-Serie werden wird, steht aktuell noch aus, aber wir können aktuell davon ausgehen, dass der Streaming-Dienst alles daran setzen wird "The Continental" auf Netflix zu zeigen. Just watch the first episode and judge yourself; don't just make a decision based on reviwers that seem too 'professional' being too technical. Tom Collins reports from Dar es Salaam on the consequences for health and business of Tanzania’s controversial approach to the virus. Chad Stahelksi wird die Pilotfolge von "The Continental" drehen. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Mary a successful lawyer based in Madrid is shocked to discover she is adopted. As Nigeria steps closer to major reform of its crucial but chaotic oil industry, what is at stake, and will change finally be achieved? Keanu Reeves will reportedly appear, but will not be the main star. What does financial inclusion really entail? AfroLandTV: the ‘new Netflix’ for Africa? This FAQ is empty. Developing thrillers as well as showcasing historical documentaries and fictional stories on Africa’s pre-colonial era are important components of the platform’s content offerings. Nun gibt es noch mehr "John Wick"-Futter. A woman organizes a escape plan camouflaged as a kidnap to protect her children from her husband's enemies. “This approach was detrimental to the cash flow, said Maponga. From small workshops to large awards ceremonies, our events are recognised as some of the premier fixtures on the international calendar, and provide an excellent opportunity to network with the current decision makers and leaders from around the world. Corona oder Grippe? You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Starz network has begun working on a TV spinoff of the John Wick saga called The Continental. Now someone in Brazil can watch Nollywood or a film from Uganda and enjoy it on one platform.”. During the big fight, Miamor, the street cat adopted by both, escapes and disappears, like the love that united them. Afrocentric VOD start-ups have previously grappled with the cost-intensive process of licensing content, which contributed to the premature demise of Afrostream, as it struggled to license major Hollywood, European and African titles. The actor will also be working as an executive producer on the project along with Basil Iwanyk and Chad Stahelski, who directed all three John Wick films. New entrants in the digital streaming and TV market have struggled to compete against South Africa’s TV giant DSTV’s reign in the African media landscape due to over ambitious licensing deals. Of course, the fact the series is in Spanish means little bits of meaning are lost in translation for English-speaking viewers. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Pressure grows on South Africa to dissolve state airline, South Africa targets new China partnership as growth slumps, Kenyatta in Paris to strengthen economic ties with France. Mario and Olivia fall madly in love. Individual actions lead to changes in a whole race. "The Continental" ist benannt nach dem berühmten Hotel, in dem John Wick (Keanu Reeves) in den "John Wick"-Filmen einkehrt, um Schutz vor den zahllosen Killern zu finden, die es auf ihn abgesehen haben. Three friends who have been fired from their company are demoralized by their unemployment situation. Starz CEO Chris Albrecht said in a statement: “This series is truly unlike anything else on TV. Als Autor und Produzent der Serie fungiert Chris Chollins, der bereits an "The Wire" und "Sons of Anarchy" arbeitete. Nur was für Horror-Fans ist diese krasse neue Netflix-Serie. Schon seit einiger Zeit wir darüber geredet, aber jetzt gibt es erste Details zu der neuen Serie "The Continental". Using a variety of platforms and services including magazines, electronic media and international events, we deliver unparalleled coverage on the latest developments in Africa. Netflix, with 1.4m subscribers on the continent, has poured money into local productions. Neues von Netflix: Aktuelle Erfolgsserien & wichtige News. In a television market dominated by giants such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney, DSTV, AfroLandTV claims that it challenges non-African interpretations of Africa. Wann "The Continental" erscheinen soll, ist noch unklar. Wie unter anderem das US-Unterhaltungsmagazin "Deadline" berichtet, wird unter dem Titel "The Continental" eine TV-Serie beim US-Pay-TV-Sender Starz die Vorgeschichte der Filme erzählen. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Founded by Zimbabwean actor turned entrepreneur, Michael Maponga, the service is a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming platform featuring and curating Pan-African film and television content. They are frequented by many hitmen and notorious murderers. Not a boring drama. An ex-cop-turned-ex-convict, framed for a crime he didn't commit, decides to become a lawyer to prevent other innocent people from meeting his fate. Netflix: Wird The Continental die beste neue Netflix-Serie? “Licensing Hollywood content is very expensive especially for a start-up and requires large upfront cash investments,” Maponga added. That train is never late. It's unclear whether he will reprise his role on The Continental. A surge in subscriber numbers at the beginning of lockdown was soon foreshadowed by falling incomes and a flagging naira at home, even though the majority of i-Roko’s TV’s revenues come from outside of Africa, targeting the diaspora in the US, UK and Europe. Another long-established pay-TV player, South Africa’s Multichoice, has almost 20m continental viewers, the bulk of which are in its domestic market, according to Digital TV research. Ob John Wick selbst in der Serie auftauchen wird, steht aktuell noch nicht fest. 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Filming for John Wick: Chapter 3 is expected to start in the spring or summer in New York this year, with the film set to explore the background of the assassin. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. People are building streaming bundles for what they like to watch,” said Maponga. It covers news from the banking, finance, insurance, and currency sectors, as well as the latest analysis from the stock markets and capital markets. Die Action-Serie soll ein Spin-off der Kinofilme der "John Wick"-Reihe sein. Will McBain examines the challenges he faces as the head of Africa’s largest telecoms provider, The main focus of mobile operators over the next five years will be on increasing take-up of unused 4G capacity, says a new report from GSMA. Actor Ian McShane, who plays the proprietor of the Continental hotel in John Wick, currently appears on American Gods, another successful Starz series. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. She uncovers a human trafficking operation, which leads her down a dark path. Search for "El Continental" on Amazon.com, Title: Adaora Oramah is a Nigerian-American writing about business developments and trends in Africa’s cultural and creative industries. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Will Magufuli’s Covid-19 gamble pay off for Tanzania? There's no such thing as a perfect film or tv series. Most of the Continental’s guards fall, but Wick and the concierge, Charon, manage to hold them off, using a variety of weapons, from handguns to assault rifles and shotguns. IC Publications is one of the world’s leading sources of analysis and debate on African political and economic issues. IC Events has established itself as one of the leading organisers of African business, economic and political events. 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Die mögliche neue Netflix-Serie soll die Unterwelt von Auftragskillern zum Thema machen, die ihr ganz eigenes Regelwerk fernab der … Can Africa’s banks emerge stronger after Covid-19? Auf diese populäre Netflix-Serie soll eine clevere Spinoff-Serie folgen.