NRK's statement in English:
We want to thank our international fans and followers who have embraced «SKAM». We are blown away by your dedication – it is something we never expected. That is why it hurts to tell you guys that due to a necessary clarification with the music right holders, «SKAM» will until further notice not be available outside Norway. We are working hard to figure out how to solve this issue so that the fans can continue to enjoy «SKAM» from where they are. Thank you for your patience and dedication. Alt er love. <3
● Basically, NRK has received complaints from the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) that the music rights they've secured for the show are being violated because of the huge international following.
● The agreements NRK has signed for the use of music in Skam give NRK the right to publish content just for Norwegians in Norway and abroad and not for international audiences.
● As of this morning, the episodes on the website and all individual clips have been geo-blocked until they figure something out.
On New Year's Eve, Julie Andem (the writer/director of the show) took pity on everyone missing Isak/Even and posted some canon fic, lmao. She settled that "baby vs. Evi" debate in her usual fourth-wall-breaking way.
Caption: A New Years greeting from a parallel universe. I wish everyone the best for 2017.Even is standing in the bathroom at the dorm with wet hair and a white shirt. Isak is standing in front of him and trying to tie his (Evens) tie. He’s fumbling and doesn’t seem that great at tying ties (even tho he, of course, said he was). Even smiles and stretches forward towards the sink to grab his beer. He takes a sip.
Isak: You have to stand still, baby.
Even (laughs): Evi?
Isak (doesn’t understand): evi?
Even: Did you call me evi?
Isak: I called you baby
Even (laughs): It sounded like you said evi.
Isak: Why would I call you evi?
Even: I don’t know, a nickname?
Isak: (laughs) A nickname? No…
Isak: (corrects the knot on the tie) Done
Even turns towards the mirror and looks at his tie, he smiles and kisses Isak
Even: Ready for party then
Isak: (takes a sip of his beer) Ready for 2017
Even: What are your wishes for the new year?
Isak: That Trump is deposited
Even: That’s kind of an asshole thing to say, considering he’s your uncle
Isak: I know, but he’s kind of an asshole himself, so I think he can handle it. What is your wish?
Even: For you to learn how to tie a tie
Isak: (laughs) Haha. Fuck you.
Even: (smiles and kisses Isak) No, I don’t wish for jackshit. Just for everything to stay like they are now.
(Isak smiles and kisses Even)
(Even pushes away Isak’s fringe)
Even: Happy new year, then - baby.
Isak: Happy new year, Evi.
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On the same day, Henrik Holm posted this picture and everyone lost their damn minds.
Caption: #tb filming the hotell scene is one of the best memories this year, AND the burgers actually tasted delicious.. 👽
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Ulrikke Falch (aka Vilde) was a gem on both twitter and instagram. Go follow her.
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The cast hung out together during the holidays:
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Tarjei Sandvik Moe (aka Isak) can apparently also sing and play the guitar (b/c being that good at acting at 17 wasn't enough). Here he is performing some Radiohead at his school's Christmas concert.
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Herman Tommeraas (aka Penetrator Chris) is heading to the army and probably won't be in season 4. Thirsty fangirls everywhere mourned for days. Obvs his 5 minutes of screentime throughout 3 seasons contributed so much to the show.
He also shaved his head which prompted another round of fangirl meltdowns.
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Fans have been stalking the cast hardcore for the past month and a half. International fans are even travelling to Oslo to meet the actors at their jobs/school and stuff and things got so ott that Hartvig Nissen (aka the school where Skam is filmed and that some of the cast members currently attend) had to close its doors to the public this week. Apparently, fans were roaming the halls and waiting for the actors by their lockers, so the headmaster had to intervene. Yikes.
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Thomas Hayes (aka William) is errr... a DJ now? I hope leaving the show and destroying Noora's storyline is working out well for you, hun.
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Season 4 speculation:
It looks like it's going to be Sana. Julie Andem started following a few of Iman Meskini's (aka Sana) closest (Muslim) friends on instagram during the past week, so people are speculating that she's probably meeting with them for research/to discuss the themes of next season. Yay, fingers crossed!
With the kind of soundtrack the show has (awesome Spotify playlist here), this was to be expected, lbr. Hopefully, they'll come to an agreement before season 4 airs. Either way, it's the internet. They can't do much to stop the illegal viewing.sources:
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