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Jul
9
Recently, 20th Century Fox TV picked up the rights for the Canadian Muslim comedy Little Mosque On The Prairie. Little Mosque On The Prairie aired in Canada last year and it was this year the Fox grabbed the rights to produce the American version.
Little Mosque is a show that centers around a group of families, their Mosque, and town members. It deals with everyday situations that Muslims deal with in a comedic way.
“Mosque” has garnered extensive U.S. interest in the media and within the TV industry since its premiere on pubcaster CBC in January 2007.
Darling said that Westwind and CAA were close to a U.S. deal just before the WGA strike but took a break in negotiations when Hollywood writers took to the picket lines.
Ultimately, 20th TV, led by head of comedy development Jonathan Davis, beat out rival U.S. studios and cable channels for the format rights.
“Fox got the creative vision of the show, that it has to be funny while it treads sensitively on certain Muslim issues,” Darling said.
The U.S. format deal will not preclude a separate deal to air the original Canadian comedy south of the border, she added. “Mosque” already has been sold widely internationally, including to Canal Plus in France.
20th TV has been active in the foreign scripted format arena, recently landing “The Ex List,” an adaptation of the Israeli show “Mythological X,” on the CBS schedule. Meanwhile, aspects of the Muslim culture were showcased on the CW’s praised but short-lived comedy “Aliens in America.”
Quote: Hollywood Reporter
I’m interested in seeing how the American public will react to this. I’ve watched three or four of the Canadian show, and it really isn’t that bad. In fact, it’s worth watching. It shows interesting (and relate-able) people and situations. It’s a cute show. What I feel is just… a complete slap in the face, is that it’s the FOX network (which has spread so much hate for the Muslim community) wants to show it.
Have you seen this show? How do you think Americans will react to it if Fox airs it? How do you feel about it?
I’m also interested in how Muslims see this show. Is it a correct interpretation of Muslim life?
Sep
18
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