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British stars and television shows led the winners at the  49th annual International Emmy Awards held at Casa Cipriani in New York City on Monday.

“Atlantic Crossing” begins by playing on all the black keys, as Adolf Hitler starts his moves. It opens in Norway back when it was a kingdom, and had a

mp_sf_list_0_image: 15792 mp_sf_list_0_title: Fact or Fiction: A U-boat dropped German saboteurs on a Long Island beach where Martha vacationed. mp_sf_list_0_description: FACT:  “Yes, it’s known as Operation Pastorius,” says series co-writer and historian, Linda May Kallestein. “The U-boat surfaced not far from where Martha was staying in Long Island that summer.” In June 1942, two squads of saboteurs—all U.S. residents who returned to Germany to serve the Reich—were dropped by U...

Having the US take on Nazi Germany was never a sure thing. America in the 1930s had a strong isolationist tradition; many saw the conflict in Europe as Europe’s problem, while others were actively supportive of Hitler’s regime. By the end of 1940, with Europe under German control and the British Empire reeling, a Nazi victory looked all but certain. Enter Norwegian Crown Princess Martha. Sofia Helin portrays Crown Princess Martha Source: SBS Norway’s behind-the-scenes role in World War I...

FDR fishing accompanied by Princess Martha. Courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library archive. LIKELY:  “There were many rumors about their relationship—many at the time thought [it was] romantic,” says series creator, director, co-writer and executive producer, Alexander Eik. “We do not know for certain that was the case, but we know that President Roosevelt was infatuated with Martha and this has been confirmed by many sources [including] two of his grandchildren. … Early in th...

Download and Subscribe to MASTERPIECE Studio The chance to play legendary American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one big reason for Kyle MacLachlan to sign on to Atlantic Crossing. But it was the story of the young Norwegian Royal Family at the heart of the miniseries that made him commit to the role. MacLachlan explores Roosevelt, Agent Dale Cooper and wine with lifelong Twin Peaks fan, MASTERPIECE Studio host Jace Lacob. Transcript Jace Lacob: I’m Jace Lacob, and you’re listen...

Dusan Martincek Writer and creator Alexander Eik is very specific in using the phrase "inspired by true events" when referring to the series; this isnt a documentary, and he isnt selling it that way. "We made very serious efforts to achieve historical credibility. But Atlantic Crossing is a fictionalized drama inspired by true events. Thats [why] we labeled this show, inspired by true events," he said during this years Television Critics Association press tour. "But the overall story of A...

lead_image_image_caption: lead_image: interview_subject: Alexander Eik mp_interview_content_0_question: The story of Crown Princess Martha and Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) is no doubt surprising to many MASTERPIECE viewers. How did you go about uncovering the hidden history for the series? mp_interview_content_0_answer: It all started back in 2011 actually, when I read a newspaper article about Crown Princess Martha and her experiences during the second World War. I was very surprised to s...

MASTERPIECE Behind the Scenes of Atlantic Crossing Join actors Kyle MacLachlan and Sofia Helin, writers Alexander Eik and Linda May Kallestein, and MASTERPIECE Executive Producer Susanne Simpson as they go behind the scenes of the new MASTERPIECE series and answer questions from the audience.  Register Here! Sunday, April 18, 2021 Join actors Kyle MacLachlan ( Twin Peaks) and Sofia Helin ( The Bridge), writers Alexander Eik and Linda May Kallestein, and MASTERPIECE Exe...

Viking Takes Delivery Of Newest Ocean Ship Viking Venus Will Be Officially Named in England on May 17 News provided by Share this article , the companys newest ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieris shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking Venus will now make her way to the United Kingdom, where she will be officially named on May 17, 2021 by her ceremonial godmother, Anne Diamond, the esteemed British journalist and broadcaster. The ship...