Apple Inks Deal for 'Echo 3' Adaptation of Israeli Action Thriller 'When Heroes Fly'

[MacRumors]

Apple has signed a deal for a new 10-episode action thriller series called "Echo 3," which is based on Israeli TV show "When Heroes Fly," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Israeli version of the show was loosely based on the novel of the same name by Amir Gutfreund.

Israeli TV series 'When Heroes Fly'​

"Echo 3" tells the story of Amber Chesborough, a young scientist who goes missing at the Colombia-Venezuela border. Her brother and her husband, who both have "deep military experience and complicated pasts" struggle to find her.

The show was created by Mark Boal, known for "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty," with Boal serving as showrunner along with Jason Horwitch, known for "House of Cards." The show is part of Apple's international originals and it will feature dialog in both English and Spanish.

"When Heroes Fly," the original TV show "Echo 3" is based on," is available to watch on Netflix.

Apple is working with Israeli company Keshet on the series, as Keshet owns the rights to "When Heroes Fly." Apple has also teamed up with Keshet for "Suspicion," a drama starring Uma Thurman based on Israeli TV series "False Flag."

Article Link: Apple Inks Deal for 'Echo 3' Adaptation of Israeli Action Thriller 'When Heroes Fly'

 

[Kylo83]

Israel makes the best shows

 

[Thomas Davie]

Great, another CSI, Bravo Team, FBI, etc type of show. I want hardcore science fiction; gimme some Larry Niven (Ringworld) or Joe Phillip Farmer (Riverworld), I'd love some alternate history sci-fi (Larry Flint).

I'm still waiting for anything to watch on my free 1 yr subscription.

Tom

 

[jaredlipsitz]

Great, another CSI, Bravo Team, FBI, etc type of show. I want hardcore science fiction; gimme some Larry Niven (Ringworld) or Joe Phillip Farmer (Riverworld), I'd love some alternate history sci-fi (Larry Flint).

I'm still waiting for anything to watch on my free 1 yr subscription.

Tom

If you haven’t found a single thing to watch on Apple’s offering so far, I’m sorry but you’re clearly looking for very specific, niche content.

 

[NotTooLate]

Great, another CSI, Bravo Team, FBI, etc type of show. I want hardcore science fiction; gimme some Larry Niven (Ringworld) or Joe Phillip Farmer (Riverworld), I'd love some alternate history sci-fi (Larry Flint).

I'm still waiting for anything to watch on my free 1 yr subscription.

Tom

Ive watched the original show , it has NOTHING to do with Bravo team , FBI or CSI , like really nothing , its not a military show in any metric , the original was non violent no sex , with strong thriller aspects and suspense , It was great show , with mediocre ending , its amazing how FAST you were able to judge the show to wrongly and get some likes along the way.... jeez.

 

[GeneralChang]

Um... is there a reason we couldn't just have the original Israeli show? Like, just buy the streaming rights for that? Do we really need to remake it?

 

[CarlJ]

I want hardcore science fiction; gimme some Larry Niven (Ringworld) or Joe Phillip Farmer (Riverworld), I'd love some alternate history sci-fi (Larry Flint).

Man, I would be all over a spare-no-expense, MCU-level Ringworld miniseries.

 

[Agentpothead]

This whole Apple TV+ thing is so cringe. Imagine if Steve jobs had Apple hire bands to make music for iTunes. They’ve completely lost their focus. Sad.

 

[Thomas Davie]

It’s absolutely correct that I want niche programming; that’s what I’ve got Shudder streaming service for. And yes, I judged the Israeli show without even having seen it - it just doesn’t appeal to me at all. There isn’t anything wrong with that is there? I didn’t call the programming crap or call down anyone’s preference, nor will I.

At the moment I’m rewatching Ash .vs. Evil Dead. That’s niche and I can/do appreciate that not everyone likes that genre. Not a big deal and it doesn’t diminish my enjoyment of said programming.

Kinda the same with Disney+; I gave my niece a 1 year sub allowing 4 simultaneous logins; installed it on an iPad Pro and couldn’t find a single thing I wanted to watch so I just deleted it.

That’s the beauty of having multiple streaming services available - choice.

Tom

 

[Ar40]

I love it! Carmi Zlotnik is buying up all the Israeli prestige TV, and I'm here for it. This show looks good too.

Especially important is how this is filming in South America. It is crucial for Apple to spread production throughout the world. Thankfully they have some series filming in UK, but many of them film in Vancouver or America, and both of those locations have onerous filming restrictions due to coronavirus.
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Um... is there a reason we couldn't just have the original Israeli show? Like, just buy the streaming rights for that? Do we really need to remake it?

I think there's a STRONG possibility that Apple also buys the rights to the original show. They did that with other shows they've adapted from international places (Long Way Down; the French series I forget the name to), etc.


I also want to note that I love how Apple is dripping out the TV+ news every day. For the past few weeks we have gotten either a new trailer, a new first-look contract, or a new content purchase announced every day around noon. The pattern is clear and uncontestable. Very nice job by Apple's PR team.

 

[FightTheFuture]

This whole Apple TV+ thing is so cringe. Imagine if Steve jobs had Apple hire bands to make music for iTunes. They’ve completely lost their focus. Sad.

Bro. Apple's a far bigger company than it ever was under SJ. Through personnel and product range.

 

[cardfan]

Another swing. And yet another miss. Amazing how Apple can’t buy a hit.
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Great, another CSI, Bravo Team, FBI, etc type of show. I want hardcore science fiction; gimme some Larry Niven (Ringworld) or Joe Phillip Farmer (Riverworld), I'd love some alternate history sci-fi (Larry Flint).

I'm still waiting for anything to watch on my free 1 yr subscription.

Tom

Apple is oblivious. Meanwhile the usual suspects in this thread are foaming at the mouth at how great this trash is.

 

[V_Man]

If you haven’t found a single thing to watch on Apple’s offering so far, I’m sorry but you’re clearly looking for very specific, niche content.

There’s nothing on AT that interest me either. I watch car, diy, and sports. Nothing else really. AT has zero content for me.

 

[C DM]

"deep military experience and complicated pasts"

I wonder how many shows/movies have that as part of the backstory.

 

[nylonsteel]

ok now this one may want to check it out - so far atv had no interest for me except for recent tom hanks movie
"deep military experience and complicated pasts"
- man sounds just like jack bauer from the old show "24"
binge watched all seasons for free on amazon prime a few years ago - now you have to pay for it
taking a look at it now seems sort of cheesy corny yet brings back some good memories when it was fresh
we will see...

 

[jaredlipsitz]

There’s nothing on AT that interest me either. I watch car, diy, and sports. Nothing else really. AT has zero content for me.

Sports doesn’t really appear on any service, unless you have a live package. Car and DIY are pretty specific...to my point. You don’t like thrillers, comedy, dramas, actions, historical, animated...

 

[V_Man]

Sports doesn’t really appear on any service, unless you have a live package. Car and DIY are pretty specific...to my point. You don’t like thrillers, comedy, dramas, actions, historical, animated...

I don’t watch a lot of tv. I will watch and occasional b grade slasher film. But typically I watch a car or diy show. Maybe chopped. I do like forged In fire.

I keep basic cable

 

[jaredlipsitz]

I don’t watch a lot of tv. I will watch and occasional b grade slasher film. But typically I watch a car or diy show. Maybe chopped. I do like forged In fire.

I keep basic cable

Ok so you’re clearly not the target market for any streaming platform.

 

[citysnaps]

Looks like another winner for me. Can't wait - I love Israeli action/spy/commando genre movies.

For sure I'll be subscribing to AppleTV+ when my free subscription expires.

 

[Russell L]

I've just gotten into Israeli TV series on Netflix, having watched and loved Fauda, When Heroes Fly, and the first season of Hostages. The thought of an American remake of WHF makes me cringe, though, as I rarely, if ever, find remakes to be better than the originals.

 

[unclemax]

Making adaptations of recent tv shows / movies... No offence, Americans, but that’s stupid.

 

[michelb76]

Um... is there a reason we couldn't just have the original Israeli show? Like, just buy the streaming rights for that? Do we really need to remake it?

Most Americans don't want subtitles.

 

[NotTooLate]

It’s absolutely correct that I want niche programming; that’s what I’ve got Shudder streaming service for. And yes, I judged the Israeli show without even having seen it - it just doesn’t appeal to me at all. There isn’t anything wrong with that is there? I didn’t call the programming crap or call down anyone’s preference, nor will I.

At the moment I’m rewatching Ash .vs. Evil Dead. That’s niche and I can/do appreciate that not everyone likes that genre. Not a big deal and it doesn’t diminish my enjoyment of said programming.

Kinda the same with Disney+; I gave my niece a 1 year sub allowing 4 simultaneous logins; installed it on an iPad Pro and couldn’t find a single thing I wanted to watch so I just deleted it.

That’s the beauty of having multiple streaming services available - choice.

Tom

But you didnt even know what the show is about , but you were so quick to categorize it with the CSI/FBI shows and throw the "That’s the beauty of having multiple streaming services available - choice."
When you make them (choices) without any basis or knowledge of what you are dismissing , it has a different name......

Also it doesnt get any more niche then doing an Israeli novel/show remake is it ? can it be popular while being a niche ? sure , thats the goal of any show , Its a 10 episode show with a strong script , not some kind of 8 season long show that was supposed to end in 1 season (i.e prison break for example) , I actually really like shows that ends in 1 or 2 seasons tops , they can pack a punch and have good closures , i find the 9 season shows usually become way too generic , until that last season where they try and wrap things up with a bang , unless its comedy shows , then i dont mind the extra seasons.

TLDR - pass judgment when you have some information and not just bias , unless of course you dont really want to be objective , which is of course your right to do as well.

 

[maflynn]

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