Constantin Pacts With RTL In Germany; BBC Hit 'Waterloo Road' Returns; Zinc Appoints Former Shine Exec; 'Timescape' Deal — Global Briefs - NewsBreak

German mini-major Constantin Film has inked a multi-year licensing deal with local TV giant RTL that covers exclusive free-TV and streaming rights for all of Constantin's theatrical productions. The pact covers all of the producer's in-house and co-productions that begin filming from January 1. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. The deal will cover upcoming titles from filmmakers such as Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil), David Wnendt (Look Who's Back), Til Schweiger (Rabbit Without Ears), and Doris Dörrie (Cherry Blossoms). Among highlights is the new film from Bora Dagtekin, whose Suck Me Shakespeer school comedy trilogy is the most successful German-language franchise of the last decade. Constantin and RTL have previously partnered on films and series including limited series The Allegation, comedy Weil wir Champions sind (Because We're Champions), and Strafe (Punishment).