MIPCOM Spotlight: Sonar Entertainment

The crime drama Mr. Mercedes, part of Sonar Entertainment’s MIPCOM slate, follows a demented killer as he taunts a retired police detective with a series of lurid letters and emails.

The show is based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King and adapted for television by David E. Kelley. “Mr. Mercedes premiered this summer in the U.S. on AT&T Audience Network to critical acclaim, and we’re excited to take it to audiences around the world,” says David Ellender, Sonar Entertainment’s president of global distribution and co-productions. The Son, which stars Pierce Brosnan, has already sold into a slew of territories, and there is a second season in production. The 10×1-hour series tells the saga of a bloody battle for power, following the rise of one ambitious family that is as resilient and dangerous as the land they claim. Sonar is also presenting the WWII drama Das Boot, which expands on the story from the novel and movie.

“With an eye for compelling source material and great production partners, we’ve been able to pinpoint what’s missing from today’s TV marketplace and fill the gaps with great content,” says Ellender. “These programs, and all of the series in Sonar’s upcoming slate, draw audiences because of their premium production values and global storytelling.”