Amazon has taken rights in the Nordics forVAKAbut Skybound retains worldwide distribution and controls the shows global commissioning structure.
Set in Stockholm and starring Aliette Opheim and Jonas Karlsson,VAKAfollows the spread of a deadly insomnia epidemic.
The Icelandic Rebate Incentive provided financial support and discussions with global distributors are understood to be well underway.
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Another such global offering is Amazon SpainsTell Me Your Name.
But the coexistence generates tensions.
Jacobs comparedTell Me Your Namestone to the companys Cinemax seriesOutcastfromWalking Deadcreator Robert Kirkman, but with an added twist.
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The big thing it comes down to for us is what the core fandom is looking for.
Skybound Japan is led byThe Snifferproducer Ash Nukui and is co-producing live action seriesHeart Attackwith local networkFuji TV.
Geller said the team is exploring the possibilities of making live action anime out of the region.
Local language shows are in the Netflix top 10 every week.
