Welcome
Welcome to Red Arrow’s Program catalog for MIPCOM 2017, featuring an impressive range of new scripted, factual and entertainment shows. Scripted highlights include “Stella Blómkvist”, starring Heida Reed (“Poldark”) as a quick-witted lawyer in this stylish neo-noir crime drama that’s as sexy as it is dangerous; twisted psychological crime thriller “23 Cases”, that sees a tough female detective take on a ruthless serial killer; and the return of smash-hit crime series “Einstein”, back for Season Two starring Tom Beck (“Alarm for Cobra 11”). Factual and factual entertainment shows include life-changing new BBC series “A Matter of Life and Debt” that uncovers the real-life stories behind people applying for money loans; “Strike Carrier” for the BBC and Smithsonian Channel, about the largest, most advanced and powerful warship ever constructed in Britain; a playful look at some of the world’s most iconic toys, in fun new factual series “The Story of Toys”; and the return of high-rating shows including “House Rules” Australia, “Married at First Sight” USA, and “Look Me in the Eye” Australia.
We look forward to seeing you at MIPCOM.
Henrik Pabst Managing Director, Red Arrow International
Contents
Scripted Series 8 10 12 14 15 16 17 18 20
Stella Blómkvist 23 Cases Einstein Bosch Cleverman Match Farang Scripted Formats Medical Dramas
Scripted Movies 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
Island Doctor Island Doctor 2 Two The House of Mist You Can‘t Tame a Rockstar The Winner and I Immature Love in the Skies The Silicone Scandal The Puppeteers The Heretic Bride High Society Murder 15 US Romantic Comedies
Factual Entertainment
Factual
40 Married at First Sight 42 Look Me in the Eye 43 A Matter of Life and Debt 44 Kiss Bang Love 45 Old People‘s Home for 4 Year Olds 46 House Rules 48 Billy on the Street 49 Antiques Road Trip 50 My Restaurant Rocks 50 The Taste 51 Betty White‘s Off Their Rockers 51 The Cyanide & Happiness Show
54 56 58 59 60 62 62 63 63 64
The Story of Toys Empire Builders Strike Carrier The Greatest Crimes of All Time Motive to Murder The Beatles, Hippies & Hells Angels Is Love Racist? The Dating Game Alan Cumming‘s Edge of Scotland Animal Mafia Giant Constructions: The World‘s Most Spectacular Bridges 65 Weather or Not 66 Tree of the Year 66 Did You Know? 67 Mavericks Unlimited 67 Mystery Places 68 Galileo
Scripted Series
Stella Blómkvist Sexy, stylish Icelandic crime drama starring Heida Reed (“Poldark”) Heida Reed (“Poldark”) stars as quick-witted lawyer Stella Blómkvist, in this stylish neo-noir crime drama that’s as sexy as it is dangerous. Stella Blómkvist is not your typical lawyer. Smart and ruthless, with a dark past, a fluid sexuality and a taste for whiskey and easy money, Stella takes on cases that always lead to danger; and the only thing she likes about rules is breaking them, or using them to break her opponents. Her moral flexibility and sympathy for the underdog ensures that she is always the right person in the wrong place at the worst possible time. Her investigations in Season One include the murder of young woman Halla, an assistant to the Prime Minister of Iceland. When Stella has to represent Sæmi, who was found standing over the body covered in blood, everyone is convinced it’s an open-andshut case.
But the more she investigates, the murkier it all becomes. Secrets are uncovered that powerful people want to keep hidden, and before it’s over, a seedy trail of sex, murder and blackmail leads Stella into a twisted maze of ruthless corruption at the very heart of government itself. Based on the best-selling crime novels, “Stella Blómkvist” stars Heida Reed (“Poldark”, “Silent Witness”), and is directed by Óskar Thór Axelsson (“Trapped”, “Black’s Game”). Scripted Series // Crime Drama, 6 x 45’ or 3 x 90’ Directed by Óskar Thór Axelsson Written by Jóhann Ævar Grímsson, Nanna Kristin Magnusdottir, Andri Ottarsson Starring Heida Reed, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir, Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir Produced by Sagafilm for Síminn (Iceland) and Viaplay (Sweden) with support from Media and Icelandic Film Centre
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23 Cases A tough female detective recruits the help of a ruthless killer “23 Cases” is a twisted psychological crime thriller that sees a tough female detective take on a ruthless serial killer. The city of Berlin is in a state of panic. A serial killer has just claimed their twenty-third victim, and the police are under pressure to make an arrest. When Maximilian Rapp confesses to all the murders, the killer’s reign of terror appears to be over. But even after Rapp has been convicted, CID detective Tara Schöll isn’t convinced he’s the killer; the arrest was too easy, and some facts just aren’t adding up. Soon after, Schöll and her police partner uncover irrefutable evidence that proves Rapp couldn’t be responsible for all 23 of the murders. To avoid a public scandal, Schöll must now reopen the case and find the real killer without anyone outside the police department finding out. To make matters more complicated, Rapp has offered to help in the investigation. It soon becomes clear that Rapp has a unique perspective on the crimes, and a suspicious ability to spot even the smallest of clues.
What is Rapp hiding? Did he really have nothing to do with the murders? Is he working with Schöll, or against her? And most urgently, is he dangerous? These are just some of the questions Schöll has to ask herself as time is running out, and another victim has been found. Also available as a scripted format Scripted Series // Thriller, 6 x 45’ Directed by Felix Herzogenrath, Edzard Onneken Written by Birgit Maiwald, Alex Eslam, Sven Poser, Uwe Kossmann, Markus Hoffmann, John-H. Karsten, Sven Böttcher, Annika Tepelmann, Johannes Lackner Starring Franz Dinda, Shadi Hedayati, Bernhard Piesk, Wilfried Hochholdinger, Sinha Melina Gierke, Tim Wilde, Meral Perin A SAT.1 Original Series produced by H&V Entertainment
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Einstein The successful new crime series is back for Season Two starring Tom Beck As the youngest professor to have ever taught theoretical physics at his university, Felix (Tom Beck - “Alarm for Cobra 11”) is a genius. He is also the great grandson of Albert Einstein. However, life has its challenges: Felix is terminally ill with hereditary Huntington’s disease, and he faces prison when accused of stealing illegal drugs to help manage his condition. He is saved from jail when the police recognize that his brilliant mind could help them solve some of their most complex cases, and recruit him as a police consultant. Partnered with strong, quick-witted detective Elena (Annika Ernst), Season Two sees them investigate the world of online influencers when a famous YouTube star is blown up live on air. Felix goes undercover at a campsite to catch a serial killer – and finds a sinister world of gambling, fraud and partner swapping! A paintball match turns deadly when one of the players is shot with real bullets. And the mascot of a darts team plunges to his death at a tournament; was it suicide, an allergic reaction, or murder? Felix’s personal life also takes a turn when Elena falls for his arch enemy, and Detective Tremmel becomes besotted with
his mother. Also an unexpected romance blossoms between Felix and Federal Agent Julia Weigert; and can Felix protect his new research project from enemies both inside and outside the university? “Einstein” is a ratings smash on SAT.1 in Germany, ranking number one and increasing the share by over 55%. The show has sold to over 100 territories including a hit in Spain and Portugal on AXN. “A fast-paced, fun crime thriller” – TV Spielfilm Also available as a scripted format Scripted Series // Crime, Season 2: 10 x 45’ (Total episodes: 20 x 45’ + 1 x 90’ Pilot) Directed by Dominic Müller, Felix Stienz, Oliver Dommenget Written by Matthias Dinter, Martin Ritzenhoff Starring Tom Beck, Annika Ernst, Rolf Kanies, Haley Louise Jones, Laura Berlin, Reiner Schöne, Angela Roy, Yung Ngo A SAT.1 Original Series produced by Zeitsprung Pictures
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Bosch “Bosch” is back as Titus Welliver stars as homicide detective Harry Bosch 16 months after the explosive events of Season Two, homicide detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver - “Argo”) still can’t come to terms with the revelation that his own department was responsible for allowing his mother’s killer to escape justice. Now more than ever he is an outsider amongst his own kind, and things are only going to get tougher. Bosch investigates the murder of an ex-Special Forces veteran turned gun-for-hire, only to find that the military-trained mercenaries he used to run with are just as keen to see Bosch silenced as they were their old friend. At the same time, when the body of a suspected sexual predator from Bosch’s past appears, all clues suggest the victim was killed by the homicide detective himself. Based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels, “Bosch” is executive produced by Michael Connelly, Eric Overmyer (“The
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Wire”), Henrik Bastin (“The Killing”), Pieter Jan Brugge (“Heat”) and Daniel Pyne (“Alcatraz”). “Titus Welliver in a performance so natural and convincing that it’s hard to imagine him playing anything else.” – New York Times Scripted Series // Crime, Season 3: 10 x 45’ (Total episodes: 30 x 45’), Season 4 coming soon Directed by Adam Davidson, Alex Zakrzewski, Sarah Pia Anderson, Ernest Dickerson, Christine Moore, Stephen Gyllenhaal Written by Eric Overmyer, Daniel Pyne, Thomas Bernardo, Jeffrey Fiskin, Elle Johnson, Michael Connelly Starring Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Sarah Clarke, Lance Reddick, Paul Calderon, Jeffrey Pierce, Arnold Vosloo, John Ales, Bridger Zadina, John Getz Produced by Fabrik Entertainment for Amazon Studios
Cleverman The acclaimed and original new series returns for a dramatic second season Set in the near future, creatures from ancient mythology battle for survival in a world that seeks to silence and destroy them. As Season Two begins, the Zone has been razed to the ground by the Containment Authority. The humans and Hairypeople who once called it their home have scattered, disappearing deep into the city, fearing for their lives. Their only hope lies in Koen realizing the full potential of his Cleverman powers, to bring lasting peace. And while Koen’s estranged half-brother Waruu shares this vision, his hunger for the Cleverman’s power has twisted his soul, and his connection with the duplicitous and sinister billionaire Jarrod Slade will send the two brothers hurtling towards each other on a tragic trajectory. Sexy, bloody, thought-provoking and startlingly original, “Cleverman” stars Iain Glen (“Game of Thrones“), Golden Globe nominee Frances O’Connor (“The Missing“), Hunter Page-Lochard
(“The Sapphires“) and Logie Award winner Rob Collins (“The Wrong Girl”). Creatures and effects are by Weta Workshop (“Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Avatar”). “Wickedly exciting” - The Guardian Scripted Series // Genre Drama, Season 2: 6 x 48’ (Total episodes: 12 x 48’) Directed by Wayne Blair, Leah Purcell Written by Jane Allen, Stuart Page, Justine Gillmer, Ryan Griffen, Jada Alberts; Based on an original concept by Ryan Griffen Starring Hunter Page-Lochard, Rob Collins, Iain Glen, Frances O’Connor, Deborah Mailman Produced by Goalpost Pictures and Pukeko Pictures for ABC TV (Australia) in co-production with SundanceTV (US) and Red Arrow International with the assistance of Screen Australia and Screen NSW
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Match Life is a game in this quirky new coming-of-age comedy based on the Prix Jeunesse award-winning show Meet Stian. He’s a twenty-something guy with twenty-something guy problems. He wants a girlfriend, more sex, and to stop getting into situations that make him look like an idiot. The only thing a little different about him is the two sports presenters giving a running commentary on every aspect of his life. He can’t see them but they can see him, and are more than happy to chat tactics, performance and foul-ups the second Stian faces a challenge. Together, Stian and his commentators answer the questions that have troubled Man since the dawn of time: what do you do when you wake up next to someone whose name you can’t remember? Is it wrong to go to your grandmother’s funeral with a hangover? And is there a way to swim naked with your friends without them seeing your unremarkable genitalia?
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Combining wildly funny slapstick with wry humor and comingof-age comedy, “Match” is based on the Prix Jeunesse awardwinning kids’ comedy “The Games”, where Stian is a ten year old kid. Also available: The Games, 26 x 7’ Also available as a scripted format Scripted Series // Comedy, 20 x 14’ Directed by Martin Lund, Liv Karin Dahlstrøm Written by Martin Lund, Thorkild Schrumpf Starring Herbert Nordrum, Fredrik Steen, Martin Lund, Eline Grødal, Nader Khademi Produced by Ape&Bjørn for NRK (Norway)
Farang An intense international crime thriller set in Thailand, starring Ola Rapace Former criminal Rickard (Ola Rapace – “Skyfall”, “Section Zero”) has vanished. Fleeing Sweden and the old friends he has testified against, he abandons his name, his life, and his family to start over in Thailand. Ten years later and still with a price on his head, Rickard ekes out his existence as a small-time crook in the back alleys of Phuket. Life’s tough and dirty, but at least it won’t kill him. That’s the idea anyway. But when his 15-year-old daughter Thyra comes looking for him, Rickard’s self-imposed exile in this gritty paradise is soon under threat when his cover is blown. Their only chance of survival is to strike back at those who are coming for them. Yesterday he was alone. Today he has a daughter to look after. But how can he protect her when he can’t even protect himself?
A hit on C More and TV4 in Sweden, “Farang” is an intense international crime thriller featuring a stellar cast including Ola Rapace (“Skyfall”, “Hassel”), Louise Nyvall (“Girls Lost”) and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam (“Only God Forgives”). “Compelling” - Skånska Dagbladet (Sweden) “I’m getting hooked on this Scandi-noir set in Thailand“ – Sunday Herald (Australia) Scripted Series // Thriller, 8 x 44’ Directed by Erik Leijonborg, Daniel Di Grado Written by Malin Lagerlof, Veronica Zacco, Anders Sparring, Niklas Rockstrom Starring Ola Rapace, Louise Nyvall, Yayaying Rhatha Phongam Produced by Warner Bros. for C More and TV4 (Sweden)
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Scripted Formats Highlights from our collection of scripted remakes
Einstein As the youngest professor to have ever taught theoretical physics at his university, Felix is a genius. He also happens to be the great grandson of Albert Einstein. However, life has its challenges: Felix is terminally ill with hereditary Huntington’s disease, and he faces prison when accused of stealing illicit drugs to help manage his condition. He is saved from jail when the police recognize that his brilliance could help them solve some of their most complex and bizarre cases, using Felix’s brilliant but eccentric mind. 18 | Scripted Formats
“Einstein” has proved a huge ratings success on SAT.1 Germany, increasing the audience share by 55% and is now in production on Season Two. “A fast-paced, fun crime thriller” - TV Spielfilm Scripted Formats // Crime, 20 x 1 Hour + Movie pilot A SAT.1 Original Series produced by Zeitsprung Pictures
The Romeo Section
Match / The Games
An intricately woven international spy thriller, following a university professor who secretly manages a ring of intelligence operatives who infiltrate the world’s deadliest criminal networks.
Life is a game in this hilarious comedy format, that sees two sports pundits give a running commentary on every aspect of a young guy’s life.
Scripted Formats // Thriller, 20 x 1 Hour Produced by Haddock Entertainment for CBC (Canada)
Scripted Formats // Comedy, 20 x 14’ / 26 x 7’ Produced by Ape&Bjørn for NRK (Norway)
The Last Cop / Falco
23 Cases
A detective wakes up from a coma after two decades to find the world has completely changed. Based on the hit German series, with successful remakes including France, Russia and Japan.
A nail-biting psychological crime thriller. A tough female detective recruits a suspected serial killer to help solve a series of crimes. But can she find the culprit before a 24th victim is found?
Scripted Formats // Crime, 60 x 1 Hour A SAT.1 Original Series produced by ITV Studios Germany
Scripted Formats // Crime, 6 x 1 Hour A SAT.1 Original Series produced by H&V Entertainment
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Medical Dramas Thrilling scripted series set within the medical profession
Remedy “Remedy” is an exciting ensemble drama that looks at life both inside and outside of a busy city center hospital, through the eyes of an eccentric family of overachieving medical professionals. We follow the Connor family, from charismatic orderly Griffin Conner; to his sisters Melissa, a surgeon, and Sandy, a nurse in the ICU; and the family patriarch, Allen, an infectious diseases specialist.
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Each episode is driven by an emotionally charged medical case and the everyday dramas of the people who work in the hospital. “Unique, fun and entertaining” – Huffington Post Scripted Series // Drama, 20 x 45’ Produced by Indian Grove Productions in association with Shaw Media for Global TV (Canada)
The Clinic
Dr Molly
Long-running drama centered on a group of trainee doctors dealing with life and death decisions in their intense new workplace, and relying on each other for comfort, friendship, and sometimes love.
Dr Molberg, a gifted neurosurgeon with a sharp tongue, is forced to team up with clinical psychologist Carlotta to improve her bedside manner. Only by working together can this unlikely pair save lives.
Scripted Series // Drama, 27 x 45’ A SAT.1 Original Series produced by Teamworx & Amp Film
Scripted Series // Drama, 13 x 45’ A SAT.1 Original Series produced by Producers At Work
Heller and Hansen
Alpine Clinic
Ambitious plastic surgeon Dr David Heller clashes with Nina Hansen while working at her uncle’s practice. But will the arrogant doctor learn to work with Nina, or push her aside?
Gifted surgeon Dr Daniel Guth gives up practicing medicine after a personal tragedy. Can Miriam, the owner of a beautiful Alpine Clinic, convince him to return to work to help her save the ailing practice?
Scripted Series // Comedy Drama, 6 x 45’ A SAT.1 Original Series produced by Sony Pictures Film & Fernseh Produktions GmbH
Scripted Series // Drama, 6 x 90’ Movie cycle Produced by Lisa Film for ARD Degeto/ORF (Germany)
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Scripted Movies
Island Doctor A city doctor moves to an island paradise and gets more than she ever bargained for Filipa Wagner has had enough. The youngest senior doctor in her Frankfurt hospital, she suddenly decides to quit her high-flying career and take a job as a general doctor at a 5-star hotel on the paradise island of Mauritius.
Filipa soon discovers that the reality of island life is very different to the tourist bubble of the hotel. What started as a relaxing escape, quickly becomes the greatest challenge of her life.
At first, the job is as perfect as it sounds. The grey skies, night shifts and frequent fatalities of Frankfurt have gone, replaced by sunshine, surfing and lazy days by the pool. And where Filipa’s personal life was a car crash back in Germany, things start to heat up the moment she meets handsome barman Mike and attractive, but very reserved, surgeon Daniel.
Movies // Romantic Drama, 1 x 90’
However, when a hotel employee suffers a life-threatening injury,
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Directed by Peter Stauch Written by Maja Brandstetter, Wolfgang Brandstetter Starring Anja Knauer, Dennenesch Zoudé, Helmut Zierl, Tobias Licht, Tyron Ricketts Produced by Tivoli Film for ARD Degeto (Germany)
Island Doctor 2 There’s more trouble in paradise for Dr Wagner on the holiday island of Mauritius Since fleeing the city and her high-flying career for a new life on the paradise island of Mauritius, Filipa has begun to settle into her role as the in-house doctor for a 5-star hotel. There’s even hope of a romantic relationship, with both bartender Mike and the local physician Daniel competing for her affections. However, Filipa’s personal life gets put on hold when people start to mysteriously collapse. With two hotel guests placed in an artificial coma, Filipa and Daniel must retrace their steps to uncover the source of this mysterious virus. An influential food critic is on his way to rate the hotel’s restaurant and Filipa is under increasing pressure to prove that the kitchen
and food poisoning isn’t to blame. When the Head Chef falls victim to the same virus, things aren’t looking good and Filipa must solve the mystery. Movies // Romantic Drama , 1 x 90’ Directed by Peter Stauch Written by Maja Brandstetter, Wolfgang Brandstetter Starring Anja Knauer, Dennenesch Zoudé, Helmut Zierl, Tobias Licht, Tyron Ricketts Produced by Tivoli Film for ARD Degeto (Germany)
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Two Some romances can never be forgotten in this acclaimed new TV movie A lot has changed in the 20 years since Martin (Hans Löw - “Toni Erdmann”) and Fiona (Katharina Marie Schubert - “A Godsend”) last saw each other. Martin, married with children, is now a successful businessman, working for his overbearing father in the family firm. Fiona is the manager of an international band, whose touring schedule gives her little time for a relationship. Neither of them feels particularly happy or fulfilled with their lives. One night the two of them accidentally meet in a hotel bar, and memories of the summer they shared all those years ago draws them back together again; a summer of love that came to an abrupt end when Martin’s father fired Fiona as the family’s au pair. What starts as a one night stand, develops into a passionate affair. Soon Martin has left his wife, and the two of them move
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in together. But in life, you can never really go back. There are secrets from that distant summer still to be told, and their rekindled relationship will be sorely tested by new revelations of past indiscretions. “The beauty of this clever film is that it is so completely unpretentious” - Der Tagesspiegel Movies // Romantic Drama, 1 x 90’ Directed by Ariane Zeller Written by Ariane Zeller, Frank Zeller, Annette Simon Starring Katharina Marie Schubert, Hans Löw, Jürg Löw Produced by Akzente Film & Fernseh Produktions GmbH for WDR/Das Erste (Germany)
The House of Mist A journalist investigates a massacre in this haunting thriller based on the best-selling novel On a small island in the Baltic Sea, four friends meet up after many years apart. A lot has changed since their days as young and fiery members of the same radical environmentalist group. What starts as a joyful reunion, quickly descends into something much darker. 24 hours later – on the island estate known as ‘The House of Mist’ – three people are shot, and one lies in a coma. Two years later, the ‘Hiddensee Island Massacre’ remains unsolved. Leonie, one of the four friends and the prime suspect for the killings, is still in a coma. It’s only when journalist Doro Kagel (Felicitas Woll – “Berlin, Berlin”) goes to the island to write an article about the case, that the truth behind that bloody night can finally be revealed.
The survivors may not want to talk, but ‘The House of Mist’ still has its secrets to share. “House of Mist” is based on the best-selling thriller by Eric Berg. Movies // Thriller, 1 x 90’ Directed by Claudia Garde Written by Sven Poser, Britta Stöckle Starring Felicitas Woll, Hyun Wanner, Lucas Prisor, Jasmin Schwiers, Nadeshda Brennicke, Oona von Maydell, Matthias Weidenhöfer, Yu Fang, Soogi Kang, Lina Wendel A SAT.1 Original Movie produced by Wiedemann & Berg
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You Can’t Tame a Rockstar A quirky comedy about bad decisions and good music, starring Tom Beck (“Einstein”) John Winter (Tom Beck – “Einstein”) can look back on a successful music career full of hit albums, sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll. But although he’s still a famous rock star, John has left his wild life behind: he’s in a monogamous relationship with Ella (Susan Hoecke), eats healthy and soothes his mind with yoga. All of which proves a nightmare for his manager Grobsch (Dirk Borchardt), because John’s new life has left him in a creative crisis: he’s too happy and content to write a hit song. So Grobsch orders his musically gifted assistant Lou (Cristina do Rego) to shake John’s life up again, and remind him of his old rock star lifestyle.
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At first everything goes to plan, until the day Lou and John start to fall in love with each other. Suddenly, the woman tasked with making John sad is making him happier than he has ever been! That is, until John finds out the truth about her… Movies // Romantic Comedy, 1 x 90’ Directed by Kai Meyer-Ricks Written by Katharina Eyssen Starring Tom Beck, Cristina Do Rego, Dirk Borchardt, Gitta Schweighöfer, Dennis Schigiol A SAT.1 Original Movie produced by Pantaleon in co-operation with Mythos Film, funded by Medien Board Berlin Brandenburg
The Winner and I A big win becomes a big headache in this charming comedy movie Care home worker Carolin (Susan Hoecke – “Storm of Love”, “Triple Ex”) is a naturally cheerful person, even though she doesn’t have much to be cheerful about. She’s a single mother with two teenagers, has a useless brother, a house that’s falling apart, a mountain of debt, and a boss who refuses to promote her. To make matters worse, one of the new elderly resident’s sons, Felix (Hendrik Duryn – “Der Lehrer”), is a lawyer and very demanding about his mother’s care. When Carolin finds a winning lottery ticket in the street that has a €5 million prize, it’s as if her luck has finally changed. There’s just one problem: Carolin is honest. Not believing the prize money is rightfully hers, she sets out on a quest to find the ticket’s true owner.
But money does funny things to people, and soon everyone around her is acting strangely. The whole town wants their hands on that jackpot – and the only person Carolin can turn to is Felix, the annoying lawyer. “The Winner and I” proved a ratings winner on SAT.1 in Germany, as the highest rated show of the day on the channel. Movies // Comedy, 1 x 90’ Directed by Heinz Dietz Written by Gerd Lurz, Peter Ackermann-Laubenstein Starring Hendrik Duryn, Susan Hoecke A SAT.1 Original Movie produced by Sony Pictures Film and Fernseh Produktions GmbH
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Immature Getting older is not the same as growing up for five old school friends It’s been 20 years since they left school, but a scandal involving the head of their exam board forces five old friends back to school, all to retake their leaving exams. Paediatric neuropsychologist Christian isn’t ready to have kids of his own, despite his very pregnant girlfriend. Lisa is a single mother struggling to raise her 12-year-old daughter. Chef and sex addict Maria is struggling to go 100 days without a one night stand. Estate agent Jochen refuses to move out of his parents’ home. And Piet is a radio presenter who has actually invented a wife and child in order to keep his girlfriend at a distance. During one final revision session, these five friends come together once again. Secrets are revealed, truths and lies are confronted,
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and emotions run high. This study group has a lot to learn – and not just so they can graduate, in this funny and touching new comedy. Movies // Comedy, 1 x 90’ Directed by Granz Henman Written by Julien Sorel supported by Granz Henman, based on the Italian original by Paolo Genovese Starring Diana Amft, Jana Pallaske, Tom Beck, Axel Stein, Rick Kavanian A SAT.1 Original Movie produced by Bavaria Pictures, funded by FilmFernsehFonds Bayern
Love in the Skies Buckle up for this high-flying romantic comedy about love at 30,000 feet With a high-flying job as a Business Class air stewardess, Charlotte is living exactly the way she wants to. So what if she no longer believes in ‘Mr Right’ or happy families? She is an attractive, single woman with a jet set lifestyle and complete independence, and that’s just fine with her. But when her colleague and best friend Feli suddenly falls pregnant without any idea who the father is, Charlotte is ready to take the leap into co-motherhood and help raise the child. Her life hits another patch of turbulence when she meets Klaus, one of her passengers, who may just be that elusive ‘Mr Right’. Suddenly, independent party girl Charlotte must choose between
the twin commitments of family life and true love. There’s nothing like romance at 30,000 feet to bring you crashing back down to earth! Movies // Romantic Comedy, 1 x 90’ Directed by André Erkau Written by Birgit Maiwald Starring Jasmin Gerat, Oliver Mommsen, Jasmin Schwiers A SAT.1 Original Movie produced by Network Movie
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The Silicone Scandal Inspired by the fascinating true story of three very different women all seeking justice Policewoman Jenny (Susanne Bormann), porn starlet Micki (Stephanie Krogmann) and biology teacher Konstanze (Muriel Baumeister) might not seem like natural allies. But this unlikely team are forced together when they bring a legal case against the manufacturer of faulty breast implants which are suspected of causing cancer.
Together these unconventional heroes take on the system by any means. Along the way, they learn that revenge is not necessarily the miracle cure they imagined it would be, and that inner strength and self-worth are more rewarding than any amount of compensation.
After yet another setback in court, their last hope lies in trying to persuade the once great but now washed up lawyer Axel (Hannes Jaenicke), to put aside his drinking, gambling and partying to take on their case for free. It’s an offer Axel is happy to refuse, until he discovers that the woman who broke his heart is now representing the breast implant company.
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Directed and Written by Holger Haase, based on an idea by Hannes Jaenicke Starring Hannes Jaenicke, Susanne Bormann, Muriel Baumeister, Stephanie Krogmann A SAT.1 Original Movie produced by Producers At Work
The Puppeteers A gripping tale of power, ambition and revenge in this historical event movie A lavish event drama based on the best-selling novel by Tanja Kinkel, starring Herbert Knaup (“The Lives of Others”, “Run Lola Run”) and directed by Rainer Kaufmann (“Operation Zucker”). Germany, 1484. The Renaissance movement will soon drag the Dark Ages into an era of enlightenment; but for now the Inquisition blazes a trail of death and terror across Europe in its bloody hunt for witches and heretics. Young scholar Richard attempts and fails to assassinate Heinrich Institoris - the fanatical Inquisitor who brutally killed his mother. Richard is arrested but saved from execution by the mysterious and powerful Jakob Fugger, a wealthy trader and banker to the Holy Roman Emperor.
Through Fugger, Richard gains entry to the most powerful political and religious circles in Europe. But he is still hell bent on revenge, which takes him deep into a world of ambition, wealth and greed; one where it becomes harder and harder to know who is a puppet, and who is pulling the strings. Movies // Event Drama, 2 x 90’ or 1 x 120’ Directed by Rainer Kaufmann Written by Kathrin Richter, Jürgen Schlagenhof Starring Samuel Schneider, Herbert Knaup, Sascha Alexander Geršak, Helen Woigk, Philipp Moog Produced by Ziegler Film for ARD Degeto (Germany)
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The Heretic Bride An epic tale of intrigue, murder and retribution set during the Reformation Munich, 1518. After respected merchant Bartholomew Leibert fails to wrestle power from Catholic priest Johann von Perlach, Perlach orders assassins to storm his home and murder him and his family.
From the novel by best-selling author Iny Lorentz (“The Travelling Whore” trilogy) comes this gripping tale of intrigue, murder and retribution.
Only Leibert’s young daughter Veva survives, but she is abducted and raped during the bloody raid. Now a ‘tarnished’ woman, she is consumed by revenge. The only person she can trust is the freespirited painter and her childhood friend, Ernst Rickinger. But Veva discovers that he may be colluding with “The Heretic”: a masked man who has been spreading leaflets through the city protesting against the Catholic Church selling indulgences.
“An exciting story… elaborately designed” - Huffington Post
For Perlach, “The Heretic” must be stopped, and the hunt for him leads to a spate of tortures and executions that terrify the city. But is this thorn in the Church’s side none other than Martin Luther, and is he Veva’s best chance of revenge?
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Movies // Historical Drama, 1 x 120’ Directed by Hansjörg Thurn Written by Hansjörg Thurn, Dirk Salomon, Thomas Wesskamp Starring Ruby O. Fee, Christoph Letowski, Elena Uhlig, Paulus Manker, Adrian Topol, Christoph M. Ohrt, Oliver Korittke A SAT.1 Original Movie produced by Andreas Bareiss & TV60Film, in co-production with ORF, Aichholzer Filmproduktion and Wilma Film S.R.O
High Society Murder 15 Psychologist Dr Wendelin Winter faces his toughest case yet The acclaimed “High Society Murder” movie cycle concludes with its 15th case, as real-life father and daughter Fritz Wepper (“Derrick”) and Sophie Wepper (“High Society Murder”) star in the final chapter of this hugely popular crime series.
therapy. But the more Wendelin works with Tommi, the more family secrets he uncovers; secrets the killer will do anything to keep hidden.
In “High Society Murder 15”, the owner of a private brewery has been killed, and the sole witness to the crime was his nine-year-old son Tommi. But the trauma of the event has left the young boy mute; and Inspector Donald Becker knows that their only hope of clearing Tommi’s psychological block and uncovering the killer’s identity lies with one man: Dr Wendelin Winter.
Movies // Crime Thriller, 1 x 90’
Wendelin and his daughter Alexandra bring the boy and his grandmother home to stay with them, and begin the intensive
Directed by Peter Stauch Written by Maja Brandstetter, Wolfgang Brandstetter Starring Fritz Wepper, Sophie Wepper, Wayne Carpendale, Anne Schäfer Produced by Tivoli Film Produktion for ARD Degeto (Germany)
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US TV Movie Romantic Comedies Highlights from our US TV Movies collection
Casa Vita
Change of Heart
Country boy and aspiring baseball player Early (Jean-Luc Bilodeau – “Baby Daddy”) heads to LA and finds love with ambitious chef Ariana (Lindsey Morgan – “The 100”).
TV producer Diane (Leah Pipes – “The Originals”) falls in love with smalltown boy Andy (Rick Malambri –“The Lying Game”) whilst trying to save her TV Show. Also starring Lindsay Wagner (“The Bionic Woman”).
Romantic Comedies // 1 x 90’ Produced by Domain Media in association with Larry Levinson Productions for Pixl (US)
Romantic Comedies // 1 x 90’ Produced by Domain Media in association with Larry Levinson Productions for Pixl (US)
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How Not to Propose
Letter Never Sent
Travis (Ryan Merriman – “Hawaii Five O”) has grand plans for proposing to Lena (Kayla Ewell – “Entourage”). However, when he loses his job and her ex turns up - will everything go to plan?
Henry’s (Callard Harris – “The Vampire Diaries”) rediscovery of a longlost love letter to highschool crush Claire rekindles old feelings. Should he profess his longtime love and deliver the letter once and for all?
Romantic Comedies // 1 x 90’ Produced by Domain Media in association with Larry Levinson Productions for Pixl (US)
Romantic Comedies // 1 x 90’ Produced by Domain Media in association with Larry Levinson Productions for Pixl (US)
When Duty Calls
Heart of the Matter
Struggling newlyweds Ellie (Daniella Monet – “Fred: The Show”) and Martin (Kelly Blatz – “Glory Daze”) become embroiled in a criminal case. But will this land Ellie her dream job in the police department?
When successful photographer April (Bree Williamson - “Deception”) returns to her hometown she must choose between a new job, her artistic roots and long-lost love Luke (Jason Dohring - “Veronica Mars”).
Romantic Comedies // 1 x 90’ Produced by Domain Media in association with Larry Levinson Productions for Pixl (US)
Romantic Comedies // 1 x 90’ Produced by Domain Media in association with Larry Levinson Productions for Pixl (US)
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Married at First Sight The world’s leading relationship show, and a hit in the US, UK and Australia In “Married at First Sight” USA, singles who have failed to find love put their hearts in the hands of a team of experts, who select their perfect partner. The couples then meet for the first time at the altar. After the wedding and honeymoon, the married couples move in together and start their new lives. From the first kiss to the first tears, cameras document every moment as experts analyze the relationships. Six weeks of marriage later, the couples have to make a decision: stay together or file for divorce. Now sold to over 100 territories worldwide, “Married at First Sight” is a hit wherever it travels. The US version has rated up to 552% above channel average, with a successful fifth season recently airing on Lifetime; “Married at First Sight” Australia is one of the biggest shows on Nine, with a smash-hit fourth season stripped across the week and recommissioned for a fifth season; and in the UK the show is a success for Channel 4. Also available: “Married at First Sight: Second Chances”, following two popular “Married at First Sight” USA stars, as they get another shot at love after not quite finding it the first time around.
“Fascinating” – The New York Times Also available as a format
Factual Entertainment // Reality Series USA: Season 5: 17 x 1 Hour + Specials (Total episodes: 72 x 1 Hour + Specials) – Season 6 coming soon; Married at First Sight - The First Years, Season 2: 14 x 45’ (Total episodes 24 x 45’); Married at First Sight - Second Chances: 10 x 65’ + 2 x 86’ / Produced by Kinetic Content for A&E/FYI / Lifetime; UK: Season 2: 6 x 1 Hour (Total episodes: 9 x 1 Hour) / Produced by CPL Productions for Channel 4; Australia: Season 4: 29 Episodes (Total episodes: 51) - Season 5 coming soon / Produced by Endemol Shine Australia for Nine Network; New Zealand: 7 x 1 Hour + 7 x 90’ / Produced by Mediaworks for TV3; South Africa: Season 2: 9 x 1 Hour (Total episodes 15 x 1 Hour) / Produced by Oxyg3n for Lifetime Africa Format created by Snowman Productions
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Look Me in the Eye The emotionally charged new series that reunites divided friends and families Research shows that eye contact has a powerful physical and emotional effect on how we connect with other people. “Look Me in the Eye” is the bold and compelling new social experiment that puts the power of eye contact to the test, by attempting to reunite divided friends and families. Presented by respected “60 Minutes” journalist Ray Martin, “Look Me in the Eye” Australia sees estranged people brought back together to share two minutes of silent eye contact, in a bid to help them reconcile their relationships where all other efforts have failed. They then make the life-changing decision of whether to heal old wounds and reconnect, or to go their separate ways forever.
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Each episode features diverse and emotional stories including a divorced couple who rekindle their lost love; a former child soldier who comes face-to-face with his prison guard; and an estranged son who confronts his controlling mother. The format has sold to territories around the world including productions in Germany (SAT.1) and France (NT1). “Riveting social-experiment television” - The Australian Also available as a format Factual Entertainment // 6 x 1 Hour Format created by CPL Productions Produced by Endemol Shine Australia for SBS (Australia)
A Matter of Life and Debt The human stories behind loans for money, in this inspiring new series for the BBC Every day millions of people around the world find themselves in desperate need of cash because traditional banks have turned them down for a loan. A money loan can mean so much more than just the cash: it can be a lifeline, a second chance, and the difference between giving up on a dream and watching one come true.
Each episode of “A Matter of Life and Debt� tells the stories of four or five people applying for loans, from a guy who needs capital to start his own ice cream van business, to a retired teacher who needs money to insulate her home after a stroke. Whatever the circumstances, all of the stories are important and life-changing in some way.
This inspiring new series for the BBC reveals some of the real-life stories behind these requests for loans, and the places people turn to when all else fails. The series is filmed within not-for-profit credit unions, including Lewisham & Bromley, London Mutual and London Capital, which are community-based schemes offering a safe alternative to extortionate pay-day money lenders and loan sharks. The series also features people who have received business loans from one of the 55 Responsible Lenders who offer government-backed start-up loans.
We also hear about the darker side of borrowing, including highstreet banks that turned their backs on people, and the desperate measures some people go to in order to raise money. Also available as a format Factual Entertainment // 15 x 45’ Produced by Curve Media for the BBC (UK)
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Kiss Bang Love Kiss your way to love in this sexy and provocative new US dating show From the team behind “Married at First Sight” comes “Kiss Bang Love”, the provocative new US dating show for FYI. Research shows that the physical act of kissing is a powerful tool in our search for the right partner. “Kiss Bang Love” puts this to the test by skipping awkward dates and trusting chemistry to find the love of your life. Each episode follows a single woman or man looking for love. Firstly they kiss a group of single guys or girls whilst blindfolded. Then they choose five of the best kisses, to meet them again for a second kiss - this time without the blindfold, so looks and first impressions also count. Finally, they have to pick two of the five to go on two romantic dates with, before making the big final decision.
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The series is hosted by “Married at First Sight” USA relationship and communication expert Rachel DeAlto, who also provides guidance and advice to the singles throughout the experiment. The “Kiss Bang Love” format is now in over 12 territories including productions in the US, Germany, Australia, Denmark and Finland. Also available: Kiss Bang Love (Australia), 6 x 45’ Also available as a format
Entertainment // 10 x 45’ Format created by Snowman Productions Produced by Kinetic Content for FYI (US)
Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds The revolutionary and uplifting new social experiment, now a hit on Channel 4 in the UK Social isolation is one of the biggest problems facing elderly people living in care homes and retirement communities, and has a severely negative impact on their health, wellbeing and life expectancy. This revolutionary new social experiment for Channel 4 in the UK attempts to dramatically improve the health and wellbeing of retirement communities, by bringing together ten elderly residents with a group of ten four-year-old pre-school children for six weeks. The older group are tested by a team of geriatric experts to measure their physical and mental progress throughout. Will Hamish overcome his scepticism about the experiment and become more active? And will the children help Zina lower her depression score?
The results at the end of the experiment are extraordinary, with significant changes in the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the older volunteers. A huge ratings hit on Channel 4, winning the night for the channel and boosting their primetime share by over 54%, this life-affirming new format tackles one of society’s most pressing issues in a heart-warming and compelling way. “A moving and uplifting experiment” - The Guardian Also available as a format Factual Entertainment // 2 x 1 Hour Created and produced by CPL Productions for Channel 4 (UK)
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House Rules The epic home renovation show, with over 170 episodes now available In “House Rules”, six couples put their most important possession – their homes – on the line, for a huge, life-changing prize. Traveling across the country, each week one couple hands over the keys of their home to their competitors, to transform every room in their house in seven days – in any way they want. Each homeowner issues their own set of “House Rules” – a list of do’s and don’ts. But rules are meant to be broken! How far can each team go to transform their homes? Will the teams return to a dream house – or to their worst nightmare? A group of home professionals and the homeowners judge the results, and following a tense finale, the home renovation winners are crowned and receive an incredible cash prize.
frequently ranked as the number one entertainment show in the country, delivering more combined viewers than shows such as “MasterChef” and “The Voice”, and has been recommissioned for a sixth season. Also available as a format Factual Entertainment // Season 5: 35 Episodes (Total episodes: 174); Season 6 coming soon Produced by Seven Studios for Seven Network (Australia)
Season Five of “House Rules” Australia has been the biggest yet, smashing ratings on Seven Network. Featuring two new judges, British design star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and acclaimed Australian architect Drew Heath, the series has
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Billy on the Street The quick-fire comedy game show starring Emmy nominee Billy Eichner Hilarious comedy game show featuring comedian and Emmy nominee Billy Eichner (“American Horror Story”, “Difficult People”), as he confronts members of the public in New York and asks them outrageous trivia questions.
Billy is also joined by celebrity guest stars including Seth Rogen, Jon Hamm, James Corden and Aziz Ansari, alongside previous guests Pink, Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Chris Pratt, Tina Fey, Julianne Moore, Anna Kendrick and many more.
Quick-witted, madcap challenges include the “Lightning Round”, where Eichner asks rapid-fire questions about celebrities and pop culture; “Quizzed in the Face”, which sees him interrogate contestants with questions on a key subject; and the funny final round where they have no choice but to agree with Billy’s opinions if they want to win cash prizes! The show also features absurd physical challenges and offers the players comedy lifelines such as “Beg a Stranger”.
“Hilarious” - Entertainment Weekly
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Also available as a format Factual Entertainment // Comedy, Season 5: 10 x 25’ (Total episodes: 52 x 25’) Starring Billy Eichner Produced by Funny Or Die for Fuse / truTV (US)
Antiques Road Trip The smash-hit BBC daytime show, with over 500 episodes available BBC series “Antiques Road Trip” takes two of Britain’s best-loved antiques experts and sends them on a road trip across the UK. Along the way the experts buy and sell antiques, starting with a budget of £200 and competing to make the most money at auction. Expertise, reputations and egos remain on the line, providing fun and drama in equal measure.
A ratings winner for BBC One, and one of the UK’s highest rated factual entertainment shows in daytime, “Antiques Road Trip” and its celebrity spin-off deliver fun, high volume series, combining an adventure hunt for antiques with a spectacular cross-country tour of the UK.
And in the celebrity version, “Celebrity Antiques Road Trip”, which airs in peak time on BBC Two, the antiques experts are paired with two much-loved celebrities for the antiques adventure. Guest celebrities include Jennifer Saunders, Britt Ekland, Brian Cox, Stefanie Powers, John Barrowman and Diana Rigg.
Factual Entertainment // Season 15: 20 x 45’ (Total episodes: 20 x 30’ and 360 x 45’) Also available Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, Season 7: 20 x 58’ (Total episodes: 130 x 58’) Produced by STV Productions for BBC One / BBC Two (UK)
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My Restaurant Rocks
The Taste
It’s knives at dawn in this long-running format
The US primetime cooking competition
“My Restaurant Rocks” sees five restaurants compete to be the best restaurant in their local area, judging everything from the quality of the food to the whole restaurant experience.
“The Taste” is the hit cooking competition on ABC featuring American chef and food writer Anthony Bourdain, English chef and TV personality Nigella Lawson, French chef Ludo Lefebvre and Ethiopian-born chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson.
Each eatery takes it in turns to host their competitors, serving them a three-course dinner. The guests then award points for taste, atmosphere, interior design, service and value for money. The restaurant owner with the highest score at the end of the week wins a cash prize. Now in its fifth season on TF1 in France, winning great ratings for the channel, and coming to Telemadrid in Spain after two successful regional productions, the format has also sold to territories including Germany, with over 630 episodes now produced for kabel eins, and three seasons in Italy on Sky Uno. Also available as a format Factual Entertainment France: Season 5, 40 x 50’ (Total episodes: 190 x 50’ + 10 Specials) / Produced by TF1 Productions for TF1; Spain: 8 x 1 Hour / Produced by Magnolia for Telemadrid; Created and produced by Good Times Fernsehproduktion for kabel eins (Germany) 50 | Factual Entertainment
These masters of food blind taste culinary creations made by 16 contestants, from home cooks to professional chefs, all entering the kitchen with the hope of impressing the judges. Season Three sees contestants battle it out including firefighter Dan, news reporter Jen, familiar faces from “The Bachelor” and “Big Brother”, and the winner – food stylist Louise. “The Taste” has been sold to over 160 territories, with local productions in 40 countries including Germany, the UK and Brazil. Also available: The Taste (UK): 10 x 47’ Also available as a format Factual Entertainment // 39 x 45’ Produced by Kinetic Content for ABC (US)
Betty White’s Off Their Rockers
The Cyanide & Happiness Show
They’re old, they’re rude and they’re hilarious!
The wacky, weird and wildly funny new comedy
Emmy Award winning icon Betty White (“The Golden Girls”) hits the streets of America as the ringleader of a fearless gang of seniors, who are on a mission to play hilarious pranks on unsuspecting young people.
Ever wonder what would happen if God and Satan were neighbors? What about if you were stuck on a life raft with a crazed magician? And is it ever right to use another person as a human sleeping bag?! “The Cyanide & Happiness Show” can answer all these burning questions and more in this uniquely twisted, jet-black, oddball, completely politically incorrect and outrageously funny animated adult comedy.
The pranks – and the jaw dropping reactions they cause – are all caught on hidden camera, in the show that turns the tables and sees youngsters become the butt of the jokes. From rapping grandfathers and racy old broads to naughty nuns and grabbing grannies, nothing is off limits as each half-hour episode sees seniors stage verbal and non-verbal sketches peppered with sharp humor and youthful energy. Scoring record ratings on NBC, “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” is based on International Emmy Award and Rose d’Or winning comedy “Benidorm Bastards”. Also available: Off Their Rockers (UK): 26 x 25 and 2 x 25’ Specials. Also available as a format.
With the aim to “extract the human excretion known as laughter from your face hole via fast-paced, weird comedy”, “The Cyanide & Happiness Show” is based on the long running, Steamy Awardwinning web comic strip that is now a riotous Seeso comedy, and has sold to channels including Comedy Central Latin America. Comedy // 15 x 22’ Created by Dave Mcelfatrick, Kris Wilson, Rob Denbleyker Produced by Explosm Entertainment and Studio 71 for NBC’s Seeso (US)
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The Story of Toys A playful look at some of the world’s most iconic toys, in this fun and fascinating new factual series We spent hours playing with them as children. We remember them long into our adulthood. But how much do we really know about our favorite toys?
of some incredible locations, they explore the secrets of a giant toy factory, visit international toy conventions and take part in exciting toy workshops.
“The Story of Toys” is a fascinating new factual series for both adults and children, that looks at this magical world, and explores how some of our most cherished toys relate to the history and culture of a nation.
There are also plenty of fun facts about the toys, and we learn the background story of each toy: what made them famous in the first place, and why they still appeal to generations of children.
Each self-contained episode is dedicated to one specific toy group, from high-tech toys and dolls, to costumes, monsters and miniatures. In each episode, three children from three different countries France, USA and Japan - are treated to a surprise journey to discover more about their favorite toys. Going behind-the-scenes
“The Story of Toys” brings the simple pleasures of toys vividly to life, in this fun and fascinating factual series. Factual // 6 x 45’ Produced by Pernel Media for France 4 (France)
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Empire Builders Exploring ten of the world’s great empires and the legacies they left behind From the Romans to the Raj, the Ottomans to the Incas, great empires have come and gone through the ages; but all have left behind extraordinary legacies, monuments, inventions and innovations that were so revolutionary that they changed the course of history. “Empire Builders” is an epic new series that brings to life ten great empires, each episode visiting the ten most significant sites that defined their achievements and legacy; 100 historic sites in all, discovering how they were built, for what purpose, and what they reveal about the empire’s rise and fall. Empires examined in the series include the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks; the Roman Empire; the Muslim Empires of the Ottomans, Mughals and Moors; the Spanish Empire; the British Raj; and the rise of the American Empire. The stories and sites
from around the world range from the mystery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb and the majesty of the Taj Mahal, to the wonders of Machu Picchu and the architecture of Sagrada Familia. Combining CGI and dramatic reconstructions with insights from history experts, “Empire Builders” reveals the story of extraordinary empires that are still shaping the way we live our lives today. Factual // History, 10 x 52’ Produced by Pilot Productions for PBS (US)
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Strike Carrier An epic story intimately told, from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Terrill It is the largest, most advanced and powerful warship ever constructed in Britain, and will be home to 1,600 of the Royal Navy’s finest men and women. Welcome aboard the supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
“Strike Carrier” takes viewers on an epic voyage of discovery, from construction to launch, including her maiden voyage and handover in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, to tell the extraordinary story of this impressive new warship.
For 18 months, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Terrill has been embedded within the ship’s crew, to capture an intimate and personal portrait of life aboard this new warship.
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With exclusive and unprecedented access, “Strike Carrier” goes behind-the-scenes to find out what makes this mega warship so unique. We get to know its elite naval crew as they shepherd the ship through her sea trials, the first time any British warship has been filmed during these trials, and test her state-of-the-art equipment under high-pressure conditions.
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Directed by Chris Terrill Produced by STV Productions and Uppercut Films for the BBC (UK) and the Smithsonian Channel (US)
The Greatest Crimes of All Time Revealing some of history’s greatest and most shocking crime stories There are some crimes that are as shocking now as when they first hit the headlines. “The Greatest Crimes of All Time” shines a fascinating spotlight on the murders, heists, kidnappings and extortions that have thrilled the world. Each episode of this pre-watershed series explores four of history’s most heinous, twisted and unusual criminal cases and their perpetrators, from the cleverest bank robbers to legendary mob bosses, infamous female killers and notorious serial killers. Who was the deadly drug dealer who became one of the world’s richest men? Which dramatic bank heist played out live on TV? How did a serial killer slay 13 victims in only one year? And what was the mistake that brought “Dr Death’s” deadly 23 year career to an end?
All these questions and more are answered with the aid of highprofile expert interviews and eye-witness testimonies from those who were directly involved in the cases, alongside never-beforeseen archive material and specially shot footage from the actual crime scenes. The series has proved a success on kabel eins, outperforming the channel’s average. Factual // 10 x 48’ Produced by Maximus Film GmbH for kabel eins (Germany)
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Motive to Murder The world’s most fascinating murder cases that have made headlines around the world We read about them in the papers and see them on the evening news – but what do we really know about the people who are capable of cold-blooded murder? “Motive to Murder” takes a fascinating, fast-paced and forensic look into some of the real-life murder cases that have made headlines around the world: from crimes of passion and opportunistic slayings, to motiveless murders and acts of terrorism.
Combining dramatic reconstructions, genuine crime scene evidence and expert analysis, “Motive to Murder” examines the clues, red herrings and shock twists of each case, right up until the point of its ultimate conclusion. Factual // Crime, 78 x 22’ Produced by Bellum Entertainment for Escape (US)
The deadly widow behind five murdered husbands. A religious cult’s mass suicide deep in the South American jungle. The prominent political family implicated in the mysterious murder of a British businessman in China. Each episode profiles a compelling True Crime story, viewing it from every possible angle, from motive to murder to the criminal investigation.
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The Beatles, Hippies & Hells Angels
Is Love Racist? The Dating Game
Inside the crazy world of Apple
A powerful film about dating and race
This fascinating new documentary tells the story of legendary superstars The Beatles and their company, Apple Corps.
Is using race as a filter in online dating just an acceptable preference, or does it expose us as a nation of romantic racists?
In 1967 The Beatles had a vision for a new kind of company that would revolutionize the music industry and unleash a wave of creativity across music, publishing, electronics, film and fashion. For the next few years, in part thanks to Apple Corps, London became the most exciting place to be on the planet, as the company’s headquarters - 3 Savile Row - became the epicentre of the psychedelic revolution.
In a unique series of experiments, sociologist Emma Dabiri examines the role race plays in the world of contemporary dating. The show draws on information from a panel of volunteers, and commissioned the first national poll of its kind to survey 5,000 people about their online dating behavior.
This revealing documentary draws on rare archive footage, period music and intimate interviews with the people whose bosses were The Beatles, many of whom have never spoken publicly before, including Hollywood legend Peter Coyote, and the only survivor of the original Badfinger Iine-up, Joey Molland. “Entertaining and surprising… a Beatles documentary with a difference” – The Independent Factual // 1 x 52’ Produced by Nerd TV for Sky Arts (UK) 62 | Factual
Emma uncovers whether we can truly say that a particular race is “just not my type”, or if our racial preferences in the bedroom have an impact on the decisions we make in our daily lives. “Is Love Racist? The Dating Game” premiered on Channel 4 in the UK to significant press and social media buzz, and rated as one of the top shows of the night on the channel. “A fascinating programme” - Express Factual // 1 x 48’ Directed and produced by Grace Chapman Produced by Antenna Pictures in association with Nerd TV for Channel 4 (UK)
Alan Cumming’s Edge of Scotland
Animal Mafia
Traveling through the Outer Hebrides
The criminal underworld of poaching
Award-winning actor Alan Cumming (“The Good Wife”) may have left his native Scotland for Broadway and Hollywood, but the spirit of his home country has never left him. Returning to fulfil a lifelong dream, Alan takes us on an enchanting and witty journey through the uniquely beautiful landscape of the Scottish Outer Hebrides, meeting some of the people who strive to make a living from this beautiful but harsh environment.
Reformed mafia mobster Lou Ferrante travels to South Africa to investigate the sinister, criminal underworld of rhino poaching. He meets with poachers, rangers, government officials and journalists to find out why this endangered species is disappearing at such an alarming rate.
From Barra to Stornoway, it is a personal odyssey that sees him explore the mysteries of a standing stone circle older than Stonehenge, discover a shipwreck that inspired an iconic movie, and play soccer on one of the world’s most bizarre football pitches. A version of this documentary won the Best Lifestyle Program at the 60th New York Emmy Awards. “(A) stunning one-hour documentary” - The Sun
Ferrante uses his unique insight into how criminal networks operate to explore what motivates these horrific crimes, and how officials are trying to stop the slaughter from the ground up. Over the course of a far-reaching investigation, that takes him from poor villages to foreign embassies, Lou uncovers the truth that the very officials responsible for upholding the law are themselves implicated in this horrific trade. Factual // Investigation, 1 x 1 Hour Produced by Nerd TV for Univision (US)
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Giant Constructions: The World’s Most Spectacular Bridges An epic look at the most awe-inspiring and record-breaking bridges on Earth This engaging factual series reveals the stories behind some of the world’s most spectacular bridges. These giants of engineering are amongst the most epic structures on Earth; extraordinary feats of design, technology and science. Each episode focuses on a different type of bridge, from suspension bridges to cantilever bridges and beyond, revealing the world’s longest, widest, busiest and most complex bridges. Featuring exclusive footage, stunning CGI and unique access to bridge experts and the people who designed these super
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structures, the series includes iconic bridges such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia. Experience the awe-inspiring stories and record-breaking achievements of “Giant Constructions: The World’s Most Spectacular Bridges”. Factual // Science, 5 x 48’ Produced by Maximus Film GmbH for N24 (Germany), RMC (France) and Discovery Networks Southern Europe
Weather or Not Dramatic new factual series about the world’s most extreme and terrifying weather events It can strike without warning, with a ferocity that no one could have anticipated, and only one thing is certain: it cannot be stopped.
these fascinating yet monstrous phenomena, and allows viewers to get closer than ever before to the destructive chaos and human drama as it unfolds.
“Weather or Not” investigates the most notorious, terrifying and deadly natural weather disasters that the world has ever seen. With chilling detail, each standalone episode takes you moment-by-moment through the events of two real-life extreme disasters: from their early warning signs, to the discovery of the last remaining survivors.
Among the extreme natural weather events explored in the series are avalanches, tornados, volcanoes, floods, tsunamis, thunderstorms, windstorms, ice storms, earthquakes, mudslides, fires, meteors, asteroids, and more.
Combining dramatic footage and on-the-ground expert testimony with cutting-edge graphics, the series explains the science behind
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Tree of the Year
Did You Know?
In search of the UK’s finest trees
A high-volume series of documentary shorts
Hosted by comedian Ardal O’Hanlon (“Father Ted”, “My Hero”), this documentary explores the history and heritage of the 29 finalists of the “UK Tree of the Year” awards, nominated by botanists, historians and photographers.
“Did You Know?” blends popular factual, science, technology and entertainment subjects into bitesize shorts. This compelling, high-volume show offers surprising insights about everyday objects, people, places and phenomena.
Using stunning natural history filming techniques, “Tree of the Year” highlights some of Britain’s finest trees, from the “Boscobel Oak” where a British king hid from assassins during the English Civil War, to the sycamore that took a starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster.
The series is broken down into four fascinating strands: ‘People’ reveals the life of important people from the past including presidents, actors and scientists; ‘World View’ is a punchy look at a range of eclectic subjects, from Air Force One to the United Nations, from Wall Street to the world’s largest tree; ‘The Human Body’ explores the incredible story of our bodies, revealing inch by inch how they work; and in ‘Productscan’ everyday products that we take for granted are “scanned” and looked at in new and incredible ways, from the pepper we put on our food to the money we spend.
The finalists from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are then revealed and, finally, the ultimate winner is announced, with the Brimmon Oak from Wales taking the title of ‘UK Tree of the Year’, and going forward to the ‘European Tree of the Year’ awards. Factual // 1 x 52’ Produced by STV Productions in association with The Woodland Trust for Channel 4 (UK)
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Factual // Science, 100 x 5’ Produced by 7Stories for kabel eins Doku (Germany)
Mavericks Unlimited
Mystery Places
The thrill of travel and adventure
Explore the world’s most hidden places
Experience exhilarating, adrenalin-fuelled adventures with the biggest, fastest and most dangerous machines, buildings and cars on earth.
Join us on a journey of discovery as we take you on a fascinating tour of the planet’s most hidden, secret and spectacular “Mystery Places”. From Apice, a deserted ghost town abandoned by its inhabitants after numerous earthquakes; and Fukushima in Japan, still devastated years after the nuclear catastrophe; to Finca Bellavista, a treehouse village in Costa Rica; and the isolated villages of Siberia, one of the coldest places on earth.
Go bee hunting with the Nepalese tribesmen who risk their lives on the Himalayan cliffs; join the Nias Island people in Indonesia as boys become men by jumping over huge stone walls; stand at the edge of a precipice before plunging 1,600 meters down into a ravine; experience dangerous experiments such as fleeing from a burning building or getting trapped under ice; and ride on the world’s biggest motorcycle. Our adventurers travel by plane, train, bike, raft, canoe and off-road vehicle to bring back an extraordinary array of global experiences. So sit back, relax and let the spirit of discovery blow your mind!
Venture on a breathtaking mystery tour that goes full circle around the world, unearthing hidden, forgotten places steeped in secrets, and featuring spectacular footage combined with the highest production values to present an unforgettable series of travel adventures. Factual // Travel & Adventure, 20 x 52’ Produced by 7Stories for kabel eins Doku (Germany)
Factual // Adventure, 52 x 22’ Produced by 7Stories
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Galileo The world’s most successful and long-running science-tainment magazine show “Galileo” is the long-running magazine show that looks at the science behind everything, from everyday objects and cutting edge technology, to the environment and the natural world.
“Galileo” also brings with it an ever-expanding universe including successful spin-off series, an extensive interactive online platform and licensing and merchandising opportunities.
Always ready to inform, enthral, explore and entertain, “Galileo” uses a mix of studio based hosts and experiments, on location adventures and expert help to feature a wealth of interesting subjects.
Fresh, fun and accessible to everyone, “Galileo” proves that there really is an art to science.
“Galileo” is a hugely successful brand in Germany, beating ratings in primetime on ProSieben for over 15 years; and a hit around the world, sold to over 30 countries including Russia, France, Denmark and most recently the Netherlands.
Also available as a format Factual // Magazine Show Produced by ProSieben Television for ProSieben (Germany)
The “Galileo” format is highly adaptable and cost-effective, fitting any time slot and offering access to a growing library of over 200,000 clips and a comprehensive and sophisticated graphics toolkit.
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Red Arrow International is a world-leading TV distributor of scripted, factual and formatted shows from a global network of in-house production companies, outstanding third-party producers and digital content partners. Red Arrow International is a major co-producer of global entertainment, providing substantial production financing for scripted and non-scripted projects. Recent international highlights include: “Bosch” (Amazon) and “Married at First Sight” (A&E/ Lifetime).
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With offices in Munich, London, New York and Hong Kong, Red Arrow International has a truly global reach and distributes acclaimed, quality content to over 200 territories worldwide. Led by Henrik Pabst, Red Arrow International is part of Red Arrow Entertainment Group, made up of 20 production companies across eight countries. Red Arrow Entertainment is a ProSiebenSat.1 Media company, one of Europe’s leading media groups.
Managing Director
Sales Team
Henrik Pabst Managing Director Henrik.Pabst@ redarrowinternational.tv
Bo Stehmeier SVP Global Sales Bo.Stehmeier@ redarrowinternational.tv
Shirley Bowers VP Sales & Acquisitions, North America Shirley.Bowers@ redarrowinternational.tv
Tobias Schulze VP Sales, France, GermanSpeaking Territories Tobias.Schulze@ redarrowinternational.tv
Esteban Rodriguez Sales Manager, Iberia, Italy, Turkey, Israel Esteban.Rodriguez@ redarrowinternational.tv
Fabrice Laventure-Darival Sales Coordinator, French-Speaking Switzerland & Belgium Fabrice.Laventure@ redarrowinternational.tv
Yi Qiao Sales Manager, Benelux, UK, Scandinavia, Africa, Middle East Yi.Qiao@ redarrowinternational.tv
Stefanie Strรถbel Senior Sales Manager, CEE, CIS, Greece Stefanie.Stroebel@ redarrowinternational.tv
Shakira Hoffmann Senior Sales Manager, CEE, CIS, Greece Shakira.Hoffmann@ redarrowinternational.tv
Zasha Robles Sales, Central and South America (Spiral International) zrobles@etcone.com
Joyce Drรถse Sales Coordinator, Inflight & Clip Sales Joyce.Droese@ redarrowinternational.tv
Yan He Sales, Chinese-Speaking Asia (Guan Yue International) Yan.He@ guanyueinternational.com
Scripted Acquisitions Team
Amelie von Kienlin SVP Scripted Acquisitions & Co-Productions Amelie.Kienlin@ redarrowinternational.tv
Lisa Fidyka Senior Scripted Acquisitions Manager Lisa.Fidyka@ redarrowinternational.tv
Jamie I VP Sales, Asia Pacific Jamie.I@ redarrowinternational.tv
Non-Scripted Acquisitions Team
Nicholas Douglas-Home Sales & Acquisitions Manager Nicholas.Douglas-Home@ redarrowinternational.tv
Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia Scripted Acquisitions Manager Rodrigo. Herrera@ redarrowinternational.tv
Harry Gamsu VP Non-Scripted Harry.Gamsu@ redarrowinternational.tv
Brian Nolan Non-Scripted Sales and Acquisitions Manager Brian.Nolan@ redarrowinternational.tv
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