SevenOne International sells the format rights for the hit series “Danni Lowinski” to U.S. studio CBS Television Studio
Munich, January 18, 2011. SevenOne International has sold the format rights for Germany’s award-winning dramedy “Danni Lowinski” to major U.S. studio CBS Television Studios. For the first time a German TV series will be adapted for the U.S.
CBS Television Studios will produce the pilot of “Danni Lowinski” for consideration at The CW Television Network. Starring Amanda Walsh (“Sons & Daughters”) the pilot will be directed by Emmy Award winner Richard Shepard (“Ugly Betty”). Neal Bledsoe (“Ugly Betty”) co-stars as the youngest partner at a law firm, whereas Carla Gallo (“Californication”, “Bones”) will play Danni’s best friend. George Dzundza (“Grey's Anatomy”) portrays Danni’s grumpy dad, while Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Nevermind Nirvana”) plays a straightforward IT-guy.
“Danni Lowinski” premiered on German private channel SAT.1 in the spring of 2010. Outperforming the channel average by up to 64 percent and with ratings of up to 17.6 percent (viewers aged 14-49), the TV series became an instant hit with German viewers – and German critics: “Danni Lowinski” has picked up various acclaimed TV awards. The filming of the second season is currently underway.
Jens Richter, Managing Director of SevenOne International: “Every once in a while, a new TV series emerges and fills audiences and critics alike with glee. ‘Danni Lowinski’ is such a TV series: with its outstanding mix of comical and dramatic storytelling, a perfect cast and a highly likeable look, it had German viewers intrigued from the start. For the first time, a German TV series will be adapted for the U.S. We look forward to seeing the American version of ‘Danni’ delight American audiences in the same way.”
“Danni Lowinski”
Thoroughly funny and highly entertaining, 'Danni Lowinski' (produced by Markus Brunnemann/Phoenix Film and created by Marc Terjung) depicts the tumultuous life of the unconventional main character, Danni. A trained hairdresser, Danni decided some time ago that she could do more than just comb hair, so she began studying law. Now, at age 32, she has just passed her exams and is enthusiastic about the idea of finally practicing her profession. But when her job interview with prestigious lawyer Oliver turns into a disaster and all of her other applications are rejected as well, her dreams of a better life are shattered. On top of that, Danni shares her tiny apartment with her grumpy dad, who is confined to a wheelchair. She stubbornly defies her father’s wish that she would go back to hairdressing. Danni wants more out of life – and decides to offer legal advice to the less fortunate in a quite unusual setting…
SevenOne International
SevenOne International is the worldwide programming distribution house of ProSiebenSat.1 Media’s Red Arrow Entertainment Group. Red Arrow combines a dynamic and growing group of international television production companies with powerful creative partnerships, alongside SevenOne International. ProSiebenSat.1 Media is the second-largest broadcasting group in Europe, reaching more than 78 million TV households. SevenOne International offers an extensive portfolio of TV events, TV movies, telenovelas, prime-time series and mini-series, as well as magazines show and entertainment formats. In addition, SevenOne International markets and co-finances the programs of third-party producers. The company’s headquarters is located in Munich.
CBS Television Studios
CBS Television Studios is one of the industry's leading suppliers of primetime network programming; with the #1 and #2 most-watched scripted series on television, NCIS, NCIS LOS ANGELES; the #1 and #2 most-watched freshman shows of the season, HAWAII FIVE-0 and BLUE BLOODS; and the top 3 most-watched new dramas of the season, HAWAII FIVE-0, BLUE BLOODS, THE DEFENDERS. The roster of popular and critically-acclaimed programs also include the phenomenally successful CSI franchise, Emmy nominated series THE GOOD WIFE, starring Golden Globe and SAG winner Julianna Margulies and The CW’s hit series 90210. CBS Studios International distributes CBS Television Studios properties outside the US.
