WikiLeaks founder says he will interview 'iconoclasts, visionaries and power insiders' and 'explore possibilities for our future'

The WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, has announced that he is to host his own TV series, interviewing "key political players, thinkers and revolutionaries" from around the world.

In a media release published on the WikiLeaks website on Monday, Assange said the 10-part series would be based on "the world tomorrow" and would feature interviews with "iconoclasts, visionaries and power insiders".

"Through this series I will explore the possibilities for our future in conversations with those who are shaping it," Assange said.

"Are we heading towards utopia, or dystopia and how we can set our paths? This is an exciting opportunity to discuss the vision of my guests in a new style of show that examines their philosophies and struggles in a deeper and clearer way than has been done before."

Assange has been detained under a European arrest warrant (EAW) by Swedish prosecutors over allegations that he sexually assaulted two women during a visit to Sweden in August 2010. The WikiLeaks founder, who denies the claims, is awaiting a hearing at the supreme court for his appeal against extradition to Sweden.

WikiLeaks said the new TV series would air in mid-March, but did not reveal details of where the series would be broadcast or on which networks.

The statement describes initial licensing commitments as covering more than "600m viewers across cable, satellite and terrestrial broadcast networks". It asks those interested in licensing the series to contact Quick Roll Productions, which describes itself as a production firm specialising in "broadcast and new media audiences".

"WikiLeaks, as the world's boldest publisher, has been at the front line of this global movement for understanding and change," the statement said.

"Its founder, Julian Assange, as the subject of an ongoing grand jury investigation in the United States for over 500 days now, is one of the world's most recognisable revolutionary figures. Both a pioneer for a more just world and a victim of political repression, he is uniquely placed to catalyse a global discussion on how to go forward."

The statement added that "in recognition of this, Assange will draw together controversial voices from across the political spectrum", but did not say who any of the guests might be.

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