Fremantle Secures Worldwide Rights to Constantin’s Epic Fantasy Saga ‘Hagen,’ Reveals First-Look Images
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor Fremantle revealed Wednesday that it has secured worldwide distribution rights, outside of German-speaking territories, to the premium fantasy drama “Hagen” — a working title — from Constantin Film.
The deal includes rights to a six-part series and a feature film for theatrical release. RTL Group holds German streaming and free TV rights.
Fremantle will be showcasing “Hagen” as one of its key scripted drama titles at Fremantle Presents this Friday as part of London TV Screenings. “Hagen,” which is based on Wolfgang Hohlbein’s bestselling novel “Hagen von Tronje,” is a reimagining of the medieval “Nibelungen” folk saga.
The story is considered to be one of the inspirations behind modern fantasies such as “Game of Thrones” and J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” The show centers on dutiful soldier Hagen and Siegfried, the legendary dragon slayer.
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