"FC Hollywood"
OneGate Media has picked up the global distribution rights to the documentary series "FC Hollywood", which become one of the most successful programmes on ZDF Mediathek, surpassing 6 million views since its launch.
"FC Hollywood" dives into FC Bayern Munich’s most thrilling and turbulent period, from 1996 to 2001. The documentary captures the essence of the record-breaking team of the 1990s, a squad of unparalleled talent that often became its own biggest rival. This era gave birth to the infamous nickname “FC Hollywood.” The five-part ZDF documentary offers an unparalleled insight into Bayern Munich—its struggles, internal chaos, and moments that are as humorous as they are dramatic.
Told by those who lived through it, the series features football icons such as Lothar Matthäus, Jürgen Klinsmann, Mehmet Scholl, Mario Basler, and Stefan Effenberg, alongside exclusive insights from journalists like Reinhold Beckmann, Patrizia Riekel, and Marcel Reif.
Produced by btf (bildundtonfabrik) in co-production with ZDF, the series is supported by the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW and the FFA German Motion Picture Fund. The high-profile documentary is produced by Stepan Arapovic, Philipp Käßbohrer, and Matthias Murmann, directed by Nicolas Berse-Gilles, and written by Markus Brauckmann, Simone Schillinger, and Florian Nöthe.
Tania Reichert-Facilides, Managing Director of OneGate Media says “'FC Hollywood' is much more than just a classic football documentary. It tells a gripping story full of emotions, drama, and unexpected twists—all brought to life by some of footballs icons and experienced journalists. The outstanding streaming numbers on ZDF Mediathek confirm the demand for this kind of documentary and highlight the strong interest in this remarkable era of FC Bayern. We are confident that the documentary, powered by the global appeal of the FC Bayern Munich brand, will captivate audiences worldwide.”
Karolin Engl-Lubba, Head of Business, Legal Affairs & Commercial, btf and Franziska Gärtner, Head of Acquisitions & Sales, btf add: “In line with btf’s innovative content strategy, we are further expanding our global reach through new distribution channels. Collaborating with international distributors is a key pillar of this strategy, and ‘FC Hollywood’ presents the perfect opportunity to strengthen our international presence and make the documentary accessible worldwide. With OneGate, we have found fantastic partners, and we look forward to working together!”