Scarlett (TV miniseries)

Scarlett from the year 1994, the film adaptation of the novel by Alexandra Ripley as a miniseries. It is the sequel to the classic Gone with the Wind 1939 be.

Background

After Alexandra Ripley was a continuation of the novel Gone with the Wind authorized by the heirs of Margaret Mitchell, the rights to the film for $ 9,000,000 were purchased. The production of the four -part mini-series was 40 million dollars that was shared by European and American channels again. The premiere took place in all the countries involved in the production costs at the same time.

The film was an international talent shows preceded in which the main character should be sought. In Germany this selection was 1992 for three weeks on Sat1 under the title Who will be the new Scarlett? , Which was also later known actress Natalia Wörner participated. 15 winners of 17 national competitions competed against each other in turn. The female lead role but not went to the winner of the elimination, but to Joanne Whalley - Kilmer. The talent show was ultimately intended as advertising for the series.

The ratings for the broadcast were good in the United States and in Germany. The series took place in Germany, 10 million viewers.

The series was twice awarded the 1995 Emmy Award and was nominated for an Emmy Award in another category. She was also nominated for the American Society of Cinematographers Award.

Reviews

The television lexicon sees the series as a U.S. European Schmonzette that have nothing in common with the original novel. According to television lexicon the reviews were negative.

1994 in film John Morris (composer) Ann-Margret Scarlett (Ripley novel) Gone with the Wind (film)
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