American Film Market Dailies

London-based Carnaby International has acquired the exclusive worldwide sales rights to lavish multi-million dollar music and ice-skating extravaganza, Intimissimi On Ice: A Legend of Beauty. Starring iconic Italian maestro, Andrea Bocelli, the feature length special event is the fourth edition of this unique ice show, where opera, figure skating and fashion combine, produced and filmed at The Arena Di Verona in Italy.

London-based Carnaby will handle worldwide rights for the film and will be screening brand new promo footage with buyers at the American Film Market (AFM) in Los Angeles from next week, marking its official sales launch.

Making a highly anticipated return to the Arena of Verona, the theatre with the best acoustics in the world, the spell-binding vocals of legendary Italian maestro, Andrea Bocelli, will narrate the live performances throughout the show.  Music composition is overseen by John Metcalfe. The show features the finest Olympic figure skating champions from around the world; Japanese champion, Shizuka Arakawa, American ice-dancing duo Meryl Davis and Charlie White and Canadian pair-skating duo, Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford.

A tribute to women, talent and beauty with femininity as its central muse, Intimissimi On Ice: A legend of Beauty is directed by Damiano Michieletto, one of the most revered talents in opera and theatre having made his mark across international stages in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Salzburg and Sydney. Balich Worldwide Shows and Opera on Ice return as the show’s Executive and Co-Producers. Creative direction is once again overseen by world renowned Olympic producer Marco Balich (2006 Olympic Games, 2106 Olympic Games). Giulia Mancini is once again on board as the show’s original format creator. Scenic design and staging is overseen by Paolo Fantin, with choreography by Nathan Clarke (2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, X Factor UK and Denmark, The Voice UK) and costume design by world-famous Italian fashion influencer, Chiara Ferragni.

A Legend of Beauty centres around the most famous women of Greek mythology – the protagonists of the same love and tragedy which colour contemporary life. Through their stories, the show celebrates femininity, with the world’s most talented musicians and athletes. Classic mythology in a modern key, the show will include Venus, Helen of Troy, Circe and Medusa. Opening with a stormy sea scape, the Greek goddess Aphrodite will emerge on a shell ready to embark on a journey through mythological worlds among lily ponds, luminous constellations, fervent battles and video games. The live show is nothing short of spectacular and, thanks to a renovated stage with a central rink similar to ancient Roman arenas, the audience will be able to enjoy a truly 360-degree experience.

A Legend of Beauty is sponsored once again by renowned Italian lingerie brand, Intimissimi.

Director, Damiano Michieletto said: "Working on this project with such amazing talent and people from all around the world was one of the highlights of my career. The beauty of this show and the amount of people who worked hard to make it happen is unlike anything I have ever seen in my career. We're thrilled to be working with Carnaby to bring this incredible production to audiences worldwide.”

Andrew Loveday, joint CEO, Carnaby International added: “I’m proud to be working alongside such a talented team on this phenomenal special event. We’re excited to bring this into the market.”