‘Yaga’ Sets U.S. Release Date On AMC+; Watch Sneak Peek Ahead Of TIFF World Premiere — SkimNews
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- Yaga will premiere in the U.S. exclusively on AMC+ on Friday, October 23, launching with two episodes followed by weekly drops through a two-episode finale on Friday, November 27.
- Yaga world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, September 17, followed by a New York Comic Con panel revealing exclusive content on Friday, October 9.
- The series stars Noah Reid, Hudson Williams, Clark Backo, and Carrie-Anne Moss, following private investigator Rapp (Reid) investigating the disappearance of fishery heir Henry Park (Williams) in the coastal town of Whittock.
- Yaga is written, showrun, and executive produced by Kat Sandler and is based on her hit play, reimagining the witch Baba Yaga as either a murderous seductress or a powerful enchantress.
- Yaga is a Crave Original produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures in association with Bell Media, with funding from the Canada Media Fund, the Rogers Series Fund, and the Bell Fund.
- The series was exclusively acquired by AMC Global Media for AMC+ in the United States, with international distribution handled by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company.
Why it matters: The October 23 AMC+ debut gives Yaga a six-week run before its November 27 finale, positioning the Baba Yaga reimagining as a tentpole for AMC+'s fall slate while leveraging TIFF buzz to drive awareness ahead of its New York Comic Con panel.
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