SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today
announced that it has secured international distribution rights for
A24's bold new comedy series Ramy. The
series debuted to rave reviews in the U.S. on Hulu, with
the New York
Times describing it as a "soulful, winning new
comedy," and it has already been picked up for a second
season.
Lionsgate's President of Worldwide Television and Digital
Distribution Jim Packer said: "When I
watched Ramy for the first time, I knew this is a
show that has the potential to break through because I couldn't
stop watching. I have the utmost respect for our partners at A24
and am thrilled to expand our longstanding distribution partnership
by bringing Ramy to audiences around the
world."
Lionsgate will showcase Ramy to international
buyers as part of its LA Screenings presentation on May 19th. The star and co-creator of
the show, Ramy Youssef, will be at
Lionsgate's presentation to talk about his inspiration and vision
for the show.
Ramy tells the story of a 20-something, first
generation Egyptian-American on a spiritual journey in his
politically-divided New Jersey
neighborhood. The show brings a new perspective to the
screen as it explores the challenges of what it's like being caught
between a Muslim community that thinks life is a moral test and a
millennial generation that thinks life has no consequences. Youssef
stars alongside Amr Waked, Hiam
Abbass and May Calamawy.
To watch the trailer, please
click HERE.
The New York
Times – "'Ramy' Is a Soulful, Funny Leap of
Faith"
Rolling Stone – "'Ramy' Review: Hulu's
Second-Generation-Blues Dramedy Is a Triumph"
TV Insider – "Why Hulu's 'Ramy' Is the
Comedy We've Been Waiting For"
Vulture – "'Ramy' Isn't Telling a
Universal Story of the American Muslim Experience. That's Why It's
So Good."
The New York
Times – "'Ramy' Is a Quietly Revolutionary
Comedy"
ABOUT LIONSGATE
The first major new studio in
decades, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) is a global content leader
whose films, television series, digital products and linear and
over-the-top platforms reach next generation audiences around the
world. In addition to its filmed entertainment leadership,
Lionsgate content drives a growing presence in interactive and
location-based entertainment, video games, esports and other new
entertainment technologies. Lionsgate's content initiatives
are backed by a nearly 17,000-title film and television library and
delivered through a global sales and distribution
infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with
original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special
emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the
Company's worldwide consumer base.
ABOUT A24
Based in NY and LA, A24 is the Academy
Award-winning film and TV studio behind feature films such
as Lady
Bird, Hereditary, The Disaster
Artist, The Florida
Project, Moonlight, Ex
Machina, Amy, Room, The
Witch, and Good Time. A24 TV productions include
HBO stand up specials from Jerrod
Carmichael and Drew Michael,
Amazon buddy action comedy Comrade Detective, HBO
specials 2 Dope Queens and Pod Save
America, Netflix docuseries The Confession
Tapes and Exhibit A, and the upcoming HBO
drama Euphoria starring Zendaya.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Lena Kleinfeld
Lionsgate
LKleinfeld@lionsgate.com
(310) 255-3752
Hattie Taylor
A24
(646) 854-6885
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