| March
5 |
🍺
Yesterday evening four members of the Brückner family
(Maxi, Floggi, Susi, and Bella) were guests at Munich's
Nockherberg at this year's opening of the Strong Beer
Tasting 2026: Videoclip |
| March
4 |
"Ein
Münchner im Himmel – Death Is Just the Beginning":
New! Final trailer |
| March
3 |
🐕🦺
The first film of the new 6-part "Kommissar Rex" series (Rex -
Vienna Calling) with Maximilian Brückner and Ferdinand
Seebacher will premier both on German TV Sat.1 and on
Austrian TV ORF 1 on Monday, April 13 at 8:15pm. It will
also be available on German streamer Joyn and on
Austrian streamer ORF ON. Press releases: MR Film, ORF and The Spot, 3.3.26 |
| March
2 |
➡
Advance ticket sales for 2027! Maximilian
Brückner and the Riederinger Musikanten with their
reading and musical performance about the Bavarian
robber Mathias Kneißl: Sat, April 10, 2027, 8pm,
Weilachmühle, Am Mühlberg 5, 85250
Altomünster/Thalhausen. Infos & Tickets 39,90 € |
| Feb
27 |
Advance
ticket sales for performances at the Munich Volkstheater
until May 10 are now open! However, there will be no
"Brandner Kaspar" during this period. Schedule/Spielplan |
| Feb
26 |
A
new program of readings with music from the Riederinger
Musikanten with Maximilian Brückner: 💀🐛„memento
mori“🦋☠️
Premiere is on April 16 at 7:30pm at the Stiftung Kunst und Natur Nantesbuch,
Gut Karpfsee, Karpfsee 12, 83670 Bad Heilbrunn - Tickets 18,00-24,00 €; the 2nd
performance is in Riedering on April 19 (no tickets
yet), with a 3rd performance on June 28 at 11am at Schloss Amerang, Schloss 1, 83123
Amerang - Tickets, 28,00-36,00 €. Source |
| Feb
25 |
The
opening date for "Ein Münchner im Himmel – Death Is
Just the Beginning" has been pushed back from
April 23 to May 14, 2026. Source
But at least the first set stills are published on Filmstarts.de |
| Feb
19 |
Interview
with Florian and Maximilian Brückner: „Der Traum der
Brückner-Buam: Die Chiemgauer Schauspiel-Brüder wollen
endlich wieder zusammen drehen“ [The Brückner
brothers' dream: The acting brothers from the Chiemgau
finally want to film together again. They played
brothers in the films "Räuber Kneißl" (2008) and "Was
weg is, is weg" (2011) and appear together on stage in
the "Brandner Kaspar".] Article (with photo from the German Filmball
2026): OVB-Heimatzeitungen, 19.2.26 |
| Feb
16 |
🐻
Maximilian Brückner at the current 76th Berlinale 2026,
part 3:
– At the Netflix party in the KaDeWe department store on
February 15: Photo. With his scriptwriting
partner Linus Herbig-Matten (Jennerwein): Photo. With producer Friederich
Oetker (Wannsee Conference): Photo |
| Feb
14 |
🐻
Maximilian Brückner at the current 76th Berlinale 2026,
part 2:
– Tonight at the MBB party at the Holzmarkt 25, in the
company of fellow actor and friend Friedrich Mücke: Clip + Photo. With him and head of the
Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Sarah Duve-Schmid: Photo. With actor Noah Saavedra: Photo. And alone: Photo |
| Feb
13 |
🐻
Maximilian Brückner at the current 76th Berlinale 2026:
– With fellow actor and friend Stephan Luca on the late
evening of the festival opening on February 12 in the
restaurant Borchardt
– This midday at the reception of the FFF Bavaria at the
Bavarian Representation in Berlin: Photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4, photo 5. With actor Heiner
Lauterbach: Photo
– In the evening at the ARD Blue Hour party in the hotel
Telegraphenamt, again with Stephan Luca: Photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4, photo 5. With director Boris Kunz
(Hindafing): Photo 6, photo 7. With actress Anne
Schaefer, Christoph Pellander (ARD-Degeto), Björn
Wilhelm (ARD) and director Boris Kunz: Photo. With Austrian actresses
Patricia Aulitzky and Stefanie Reinsperger: Photo |
| Feb
11 |
Top
100 German Films 2025: 1. Das Kanu des Manitu,
Distributor: Constantin, Start: 14.8.25, Viewers since
start: 5.048.825 ; 2. Die Schule der magischen Tiere 4,
Distributor: Leonine, Start: 25.9.25, Viewers since
start: 2.878.491 ; 3. Wunderschöner, Distributor: Warner
Bros., Start: 13.2.25, Viewers since start: 1.407.415 ;
4. Die drei ??? und der Karpatenhund, Distributor: Sony,
Start: 23.1.25, Viewers since start: 1.203.326 ; 5.
Pumuckl und das grosse Mißverständnis, Distributor:
Constantin, Start: 30.10.25, Viewers since start:
982.108. Source with the full list: FFA-Kinojahr 2025, 11.2.26 |
| Feb
10 |
Susanne
Wiesner (as Marei) performed in "Der Brandner Kaspar und
das ewig' Leben" with her brothers Florian (acting as
Archangel Michael), Maximilian (as the Boandlkramer) and
Dominikus (as one of the angels). Photo on Instagram, 10.2.26
[Performance/s on Feb 5 and/or on Feb 9] |
| Feb
9 |
A personal note:
Since Thursday evening, February 5th, I have been
unable (or at least with strange difficulties) to log
in to Facebook, regardless of the browser used; my
login data is simply being swallowed. Any ideas?? ~
EFi |
| Feb
6 |
In
yesterday's performance of "Der Brandner Kaspar und das
ewig' Leben", Florian Brückner took over the role of
Archangel Michael: Photo |
| Feb
1 |
Video from the industry premiere
of "Ein Münchner im Himmel" at the 21st Munich Film Week
on Jan 21, 2026 |
| Jan
31 |
Alina
Danko is nominated in the category 'Supporting Actress'
for the DAfFNE 2025/2026 for her portrayal of a
Ukrainian surrogate mother in the ZDF film "My Child - Moya Ditina" with Lisa
Maria Potthoff and Maximilian Brückner, directed by
Christine Hartmann, which premiered at the Munich Film
Festival 2024. Source: German Academy for Television,
21.12.25
The announcement of the winners of the DAfFNE 2025 will
take place in three stages and will begin about a week
after the 'Academy Day' on February 20. Until then, it
remains exciting! 😉 Source: German Academy for Television,
31.1.26 |
| Jan
29 |
The
Riederinger Musikanten have announced more readings with
Maximilian Brückner (and music) on their facebook page:
Kneissllesungen 2026:
➡ 13. April Kiefersfelden/Dynafit Speed Factory, 19
Uhr
➡ 25. Juni Käser Alm, Samerberg, 19 Uhr
➡ 5. Juli Unterweikertshofen (Tickets for all
three events are not yet on sale)
Voraussichtlich: ➡ April 2027 Weilachmühle,
Altomünster ….weitere Infos folgen…
‼️ Obacht: parallel bereiten wir mit Max Brückner
eine andere Lesung vor 💀🐛„memento mori“🦋☠️
Premiere ist am 16. April 2026 in der Stiftung Kunst
und Natur - Nantesbuch |
| Jan
27 |
🎟️
Advance ticket sales for March to
early April 2026 are underway! However, there will be no
performances of the "Brandner Kaspar" during this
period. Source: Münchner Volkstheater |
| Jan
26 |
Maximilian
Brückner and the Riederinger Musikanten with their
reading and musical performance about the Bavarian
robber Mathias Kneißl at the Seeforum Rottach-Egern on
Sunday, January 25, 2026: Video and photo. More photos and videos from the
Kunst- und Kulturverein Rottach-Egern. |
| Jan
26 |
Florian
and Maximilian Brückner attend the 50th German Film Ball
2026 (Deutscher Filmball) at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof
on January 24, 2026 in Munich: Photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4, photo 5, photo 6. More photos on GettyImages. Photos on Imago. Red Carpet.news.
Florian
on Instagram. |
| Jan
22 |
Interview
with director David Dietl, and lead actors Maximilian
Brückner, Hannah Herzsprung and Momo Beier after the
screening of their movie "Ein Münchner im Himmel – Death
Is Just the Beginning" during the current Munich Film
Week: Video |
| Jan
21 |
Today,
Leonine Studios showed "Ein Münchner im Himmel – Death Is
Just the Beginning" 11:30AM - 1:05PM at the
Mathäser Cinemas during the 21st Munich Film Week to
movie theatre owners and journalists - with Maximilian
Brückner, Hannah Herzsprung and Momo Beier attending,
followed by a lunch break party - tapping of the first
keg of beer with Bavarian snacks. Source: The Spot, 21.1.26 / Party photo |
| Jan
15 |
The
first teaser for "Ein Münchner im Himmel – Death Is
Just the Beginning" was released today: Trailer. In German and Austrian
cinemas on April 23. |
| Jan
14 |
Annual
Arthouse/Program Cinema Charts for Germany 2025: #1 is
"Amrun" from Fatih Akin, Karoline Herfurth's
"Wunderschöner" (More Beautiful) is #7. The Top 20. Source: The Spot,
14.1.26 |
| Jan
11 |
🐕
"Kommissar Rex" - Maximilian Brückner and producer
Oliver Auspitz: 2026 Kommissar Rex SAT1 ORF
Screenshot from Instagram, 11.1.25 |
| Jan
5 |
Maximilian
Brückner's upcoming birthday is on January 10.
💐 You can send him congratulations and best wishes online here, or thru paper mail:
Maximilian Brückner, c/o Agentur Lambsdorff,
Frei-Otto-Straße 10, 80797 Munich, Germany |
| Jan
2, 2026 |
The
program for the 21st Filmwoche München is set. Warner
opens, Universal closes: This traditional format remains
unchanged for the 2026 Film Week (January 20-23), which
will feature a total of 14 distribution presentations
and various accompanying events from service providers.
The program also includes two full-length screenings.
While Warner is offering a surprise, Leonine will be
showing "Ein Münchner im Himmel – Death Is
Just the Beginning" with Maximilian Brückner on
Wed, 1/21, 11:30 AM - 1:05 PM at the Mathäser Cinemas
K6, K9, and K10.
Accreditation for the 2026 Munich Film Week is available
until January 12 via www.muenchnerfilmwoche.de
Source (with the full program): The Spot, 2.1.26 |
| Dec
22, 2025 |
✨
Congratulations to Alina Danko on her nomination in the
category 'Actress in a Supporting Role' for the DAfFNE
2025/2026 for her portrayal of a Ukrainian surrogate
mother in the ZDF film "Mein Kind - Moya Ditina" with
Lisa Maria Potthoff and Maximilian Brückner, directed by
Christine Hartmann, which premiered at the Munich Film
Festival 2024. Source: Deutsche Akademie für Fernsehen,
21.12.25 |
| Dec
19 |
Set
report from Garmisch-Partenkirchen for "Jennerwein – Hochsaison". Article
by Tanja Brinkmann for Münchner Merkur, 18.12.25 |
| Dec
18 |
Advance
ticket sales for events (Veranstaltungen) at the Munich
Volkstheater until the beginning of March 2026 have
started today. Either thru the Webshop, by phone +49 89 5234655,
at the ticket booth in the theatre, or thru MünchenTicket.
Three new performances of "Der Brandner Kaspar und das ewig'
Leben" in February: on Mon, 9th Tickets, on Thu, 19th Tickets, and on Fri, 20th Tickets
No performances in January 2026. |
| Dec
18 |
🐕🦺
"Kommissar Rex" - Abgedreht
(It's a wrap): Photo on Instagram ; Video of the dog |
| Dec
17 |
🐕
"Kommissar Rex" - Hilarious video from and with
Maximilan Brückner, Jördis Triebel and their make-up
ladies Danijela Brdar und Lilla Sasvari on Instagram 🤣
Two screenshots |
| Dec
8 |
🐕🦺
"Kommissar Rex" - From Doris
Golpashin: That’s a wrap! 🎬🎬🎬🎬 All 6
films done. See you in 2026. Source with several
set photos: Instagram, 8.12.25 |
| Dec
4 |
The
program of the Theatersummer 2026 in the Passion Play
Theatre in Oberammergau was released today. 🟢 It opens
with the premiere of "Tyll", the story of Till
Eulenspiegel, on June 26, with following performances on
27.6. and 10./11./17./18./24./25.7.2026 / 8pm. Tickets online
🟢 The play "Der Brandner Kaspar und das ewig'
Leben" is on July 3 and July 4 / 7:30pm. Tickets online
🟢 The Heimatsound Festival 2026 is on
Fri 31.7.+ Sat 1.8. Tickets online |
| Dec
4 |
Hannu
Salonen shooting "Jennerwein – Hochsaison". The
feature-length adaptation of Jörg Maurer’s bestselling
Alpine crime novels brings inspector Hubertus Jennerwein
(Florian Brückner, "Pumuckl") to the big screen for the
first time. Principal photography is under way on
"Jennerwein – Hochsaison" in Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
marking the first theatrical adaptation of Jörg Maurer’s
hugely popular crime series centred on the sharp-witted
inspector Hubertus Jennerwein. The darkly humorous
Alpine thriller, rich in twists and set against a
striking mountain backdrop, is being directed by
German-based Finnish filmmaker Hannu Salonen ("Arctic
Circle", "Oktoberfest: Beer & Blood"). Full article
by Vassilis Economou for Cineuropa, 12/4/25 |
| Dec
2 |
Official
announcement of the start of filming "Jennerwein – Hochsaison"
mid-November, script by Maximilian Brückner, Linus
Herbig-Matten and Dinah Marte Golch, directed by Hannu
Salonen, and starring Florian Brückner as Kommissar
Hubertus Jennerwein, and Sarah Thonig, Frederic
Linkemann, Eva-Maria Reichert, Helmfried von Lüttichau,
Florian Thongsap Welsch, Cornelius Obonya. Scheduled
movie release is on Nov 5, 2026, with airing on German
TV RTL some times afterwards. Sources: Leonine Presseportal, The Spot, FilmFernsehfonds Bayern, 12/2/25 |
| Dec
1 |
Maximilian
Brückner and the Riederinger Musicians presented their
reading and musical performance about the Bavarian
robber Mathias Kneißl on November 29, 2025, in the
ballroom of the Munich Künstlerhaus. And this time I was
in the audience too… third row, center, with a good view
of the stage. Text and photos © EFi for
maxgesucht
Video
from the evening from the Riederinger |
