Today, the 42nd Norwegian International Film Festival opens in Haugesund. The adaptation of the popular novel Beatles has the honor of opening the festivities. The festival’s official program consists of 20 films that will receive a theatrical release in Norway… Read More ›
Film & TV
’Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead’ – A Horror Comedy Masterpiece
Colonel Herzog and his Nazi zombies are back in Tommy Wirkola’s Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead. (Photo: Tappeluft Pictures) If you are a zombie film fan you will love Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead (Norwegian: Død Snø 2) directed by… Read More ›
The World’s Coldest Film Festival – Snøfilm
Wrapped up in sleeping bags and down jackets, the film audience enjoyed themselves during this year’s Snøfilm Film Festival (Photo: Lars Østbye Hemsing / Snøfilm) Last weekend, what must be the world’s coldest and most remote film festival was held… Read More ›
Upcoming Norwegian Movies 2014
The movie “Børning” will premiere in 2014. 25 Norwegian feature films and four documentaries premiere in 2014. It is about the same amount as last year, and there seems to be something for everyone. The feature film Beatles is based… Read More ›
Slow TV Program Sold to 100+ U.S. TV Networks
After New Year, ”The Nordland Line – Minute by Minute, Season by Season” will be broadcasted by more than 100 television networks in the United States. The TV show is produced by Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). Pioneered by NRK2 in… Read More ›
Disney’s Animated Film “Frozen” Inspired by Norway
Norwegian stave churches, high mountains and deep fjords are important elements of “Frozen’s” universe. Disney’s new animated film “Frozen” is heavily inspired by Norway. The film is characterized by Norwegian culture and nature, and to get inspiration a Disney delegation… Read More ›
Scandinavian Mini Film Festival
If you like Scandinavian film, be sure to visit the NYC Gateway College on November 17th. From 2:30 PM, eight top Scandinavian films will be on display for free! The mini festival is hosted by international students at the Gateway… Read More ›
National Knitting Night – Results
The Team. From left: Hege-Therese Nilsen, Magda Handeland , Bente Karin Litleskare, Åse Brit Andreassen Meltvik , Vigdis Valde Frekhaug, Kristi Nilsen, Sandra Herøy In front: Rolf Gravdal Last week’s minute-by-minute project aimed to set a new world record in… Read More ›
National Knitting Night – Minute By Minute
Norwegians love knitting and good entertainment. That makes great TV. Tonight it is time for NRK’s new minute-by-minute show where a group of eight people (hopefully) will set a new world record in knitting a sweater in the shortest time… Read More ›
«Lilyhammer 2»: Bigger, Tougher and More Fun!
Steven Van Zandt (62) believes that “Lilyhammer 2” has a greater potential to become an international cult series. He promises that the upcoming season of the hit TV series “Lilyhammer” is going to be tougher, bigger and more fun! –… Read More ›