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This spectacular multi-generational fantasy adventure series is in development with a major European broadcaster and is a fast follow from the domestic and international success Moonriver has received with their previous piece of iconic IP, NAUTILUS; the Captain Nemo origin story, inspired by Jules Verne’s ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea.’ The action packed 10-part series boasts holding a number one position in the UK on Amazon Prime, Stan in Australia and on France 2 and is still rolling out in other territories, including AMC for the US. Federation is also no stranger to the Jules Verne universe, having previously adapted the equally iconic “Around The World In 80 days” to resounding critical and commercial success for Masterpiece PBS, BBC and the European Alliance (France Télévisions, ZDF and RAI).
Bidwell’s fresh take on the story is through the eyes of Gulliver’s 21st century wife and children as they embark together on a lifesaving mission. With high-stakes action and smart comedy, it is the producers’ vision to invite new audiences to discover this exciting world, as well as delight existing Gulliver fans.
Moonriver founder and Producer Xavier Marchand comments: ‘Tom Bidwell’s THE GULLIVERS promises to be an eye-popping, world-building, action-packed adventure which will delight a multi-generational audience. Swift’s timeless tale, with its iconic imagery, is an evergreen crowd-pleaser, and this fresh, contemporary take will reintroduce it to audiences in a way that feels more relevant than ever’.
Leo Becker from Federation adds, ‘We couldn’t be more thrilled to be partnering with Moonriver to bring Tom’s exciting new vision to the screen. It’s a timeless classic we’ve been dying to revisit for some time now, and with Tom’s incomparable voice, plus our combined four-quadrant know-how, we can finally allow new generations to rediscover
Swift’s ever so relevant tale.’
THE GULLIVERS is a co-production between Moonriver TV (NAUTILUS, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW and MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS) and Federation Studios (THE AGENCY, THE BUREAU and AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS) with Tom Bidwell creating and writing the series.
About Federation Studios:
Run by founder Pascal Breton and co-led by Lionel Uzan and Marco Chimenz, Federation Studios heralds a new breed of independent European studios, focusing on the creation, production,
financing and distribution of high-quality original productions for the global marketplace. Federation Studios works with the best worldwide talents and partners on the scene today to create a strong distribution portfolio as well as an array of premium international productions.
Ten years after its creation, the group federates 35 production companies located in Paris, Los Angeles, Rome, Madrid, London, Berlin, Cologne and Tel-Aviv.
Active in the drama, kids & family, documentary and cinema space, Federation co-finances projects in the early stages and accompanies partners in their specific production needs throughout the entire creative process. The strong distribution arm of the company has been building up a rich lineup, mixing in-house and third-party premium content. Its portfolio includes major award-winning and international successes.
