‘Downton Abbey’ Was “Critical” in the Evolution of British Content, Says Carnival Films CEO

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In a landmark move, 'Downton Abbey' pioneered a new era for British content, paving the way for a wave of acclaimed international productions from Carnival Films.

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Carnival Films CEO Gareth Neame credits 'Downton Abbey' with setting a new global standard for British TV, as international buyers previously were skeptical of non-BBC/ITV shows.
The panel discussed the massive success of Carnival's recent projects, including the Eddie Redmayne-led spy thriller 'The Day of the Jackal' and the upcoming 'Lockerbie' and 'All Her Fault', the latter exploring the complex aftermath of a child kidnapping.

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Gareth Neame, Beatrice Springborn, Margaret Schatzel, Nigel Marchant, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Dan Stevens, Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Colin Firth, Sarah Snook, Carnival Films, Universal International Studio, Sky, Peacock, Downton Abbey, The Day of the Jackal, Lockerbie, All Her Fault

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