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NENT Group and Filmlance adapt Astrid Lindgren's 'Ronja the Robber's Daughter' as major Viaplay Original

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Monday, September 6, 2021
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) and Filmlance International, a Banijay company, are partnering with The Astrid Lindgren Company to adapt Astrid Lindgren's world-famous story `Ronja the Robber's Daughter' into a major Viaplay Original family fantasy series. Scripted by `The Bridge' creator Hans Rosenfeldt, directed by Lisa James Larsson (`Victoria') and featuring groundbreaking visual effects, `Ronja' represents a milestone in establishing NENT Group's position as the leading producer of premium Nordic content for local and international audiences. The series will premiere exclusively on NENT Group's Viaplay streaming service from 2023 with 12 episodes across two seasons.

Key Points: 
  • The series will premiere exclusively on NENT Group's Viaplay streaming service from 2023 with 12 episodes across two seasons.
  • Filippa Wallestam, NENT Group Chief Content Officer: "Ronja's confidence and complexity make her one of my all-time favourite characters.
  • For a Nordic storyteller like NENT Group, adapting an Astrid Lindgren work is as big as it gets."
  • Headquartered in Stockholm and with a global outlook, NENT Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (`NENT A' and `NENT B').

Zingoshi Kickstarts its AR-Enhanced Adventure Game Designed to Inspire Girls to Become Creative Leaders for the 21st Century

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Pippi Longstocking, Creative works, Fictional characters, Literature, Pippi, Bridge to Terabithia

Zingoshi is a pioneering video game for 7-12 year-old girls that guides them to become creative, visionary leaders through fun, engaging content, and exciting technology.

Key Points: 
  • Zingoshi is a pioneering video game for 7-12 year-old girls that guides them to become creative, visionary leaders through fun, engaging content, and exciting technology.
  • Co-Founders Bridget Ellis-Pegler and Ronel Schodt grew up with great adventure stories, like Pippi Longstocking, Bridge to Terabithia, and more.
  • "There was a real lack of good, wholesome and fun quality entertainment content for young girls," said Schodt.
  • "We know the time is right for Zingoshi to help redefine leadership culture for the 21st century.