Fireworks & Alive Align for New Drama Projects

LONDON: Fireworks International is partnering with Alive Entertainment on the development, financing and production of a selection of prime-time drama series and mini-series, with two projects already established.

Fireworks will act as the exclusive international distributor for programming produced from the alliance, while Alive will handle U.S. sales. The first two drama projects to go into production are Lawrence and Bell: Lions of Arabia and Don Juan. Both will be produced by Philip Von Alvensleben and Jimmy Veres of Alive Entertainment. Lawrence and Bell: Lions of Arabia is a mini-series that centers on the real-life adventures of T.E. Lawrence and his tumultuous relationship with Gertrude Bell. The epic drama Don Juan will provide a contemporary take on the life of the icon of romance.

Alive Entertainment’s Philip Von Alvensleben said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Fireworks International. These two powerful projects provide the foundations of what we know will be a great ongoing working relationship between our two companies.”

Greg Phillips, the president of Fireworks International, commented: “Jimmy and Philip are brimming with terrific ideas and with their experience will produce a number of wonderful projects with huge worldwide potential, starting with these two dramas. The fascinating story lines and extraordinary writing talent onboard for the first two projects announced are a fantastic indication of the formidable slate of drama content we can look forward to through this alliance. ”