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TV LISTINGS 21 Mobius.Lab News Package (News/current affairs, 12x30 min.) Monthly newscast specials showcasing current events with a flexible and editable format to be customized to different networks with their own presenters.
Choice Films Two brand-new award-winning independent films, After the Sun Fell and Above All Things.
MONDO TV GROUP
O (39-06) 8632-3293/0364 m mondotv@mondotvgroup.com w www.mondotvgroup.com Stand: P-1.M2/N1 Contact: Orlando Corradi, pres.; Matteo Corradi, CEO; Paolo Zecca, chief prod. officer; Micheline Azoury, head, acq. & TV sales; Alessandro Venturi, intl. sales mgr.; Theo Kouroglou, intl. sales mgr.; Maria B. Fois, GM, Mondo TV Iberoamerica; Dimitri Papanikas, sales exec., Mondo TV Iberoamerica; Valentina La Macchia, dir., consumer products. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa + Heidi Bienvenida al Show (Live action, 60x45 min., 60x45 min.) This story of a country girl in the city brings together comedy, humor and music in a moving and charming update of the classic novel.
After the Sun Fell Generational Sins Two estranged brothers are brought together by the death of their mother, whose dying wish is to see them return to their birthplace and reunite with their abusive, alcoholic father. The Things We’ve Seen In a town awash in the turmoil of a fledgling economy, conditions are made worse when the local mill catches fire. Music Documentaries It’s A Rockabilly World, going deep into the world of rockabilly life; and Turn It Up: A Celebration of the Electric Guitar, about the history of the electric guitar.
NBCUNIVERSAL
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Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa YooHoo & Friends (CGI, 52x11 min.) Five friends, based on the wildly popular Aurora World plush toys, help endangered animals in a show that aims to inspire respect for the environment. Robot Trains (CGI, S1: 32x11 min., S2: 52x11 min.) Deals with the exciting adventures involving the five train heroes, Kay, Alf, Duck, Selly and Victor. Invention Story (CGI, 104x11 min.) The tale of a creative young fox, whose inventions delight the inhabitants of Carrot Town and infuriate the angry, jealous mayor. Sissi the Young Empress (2D, 52x26 min.) The adventures of the free-spirited empress who resists etiquette and the duties of the court to follow her dreams and heart. Cuby Zoo (CGI, 52x11 min.) They look like toys but come to life when humans are away, and play a vital but anonymous role in keeping the world in balance. Adventures in Duckport (2D, 52x11 min.) The popular Suzy’s Zoo characters try to be helpful and save the day, although things don’t always go according to plan. Partidei (2D/3D, 52x11 min.) Epic story of the clash between a group of youngsters and a tyrannical robot that has enslaved their world. Packed with action and adventure, the series also features elements of science fiction, drama and comedy.
MULTICOM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
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Stand: R7.F26 Contact: Irv Holender, CEO; Darrin Holender, pres.; Bryan Crocker, CFO & COO; Jesse Baritz, dir., content acq. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Moriah Films Oscar-winning documentary content with celebrity narrators focusing on faith, history and perseverance in the face of oppression. Freeway & Freeway II Multicom is unveiling its brand-new in-house, UHD restoration process with a release of the infamous cult classic and its sequel.
NHK ENTERPRISES
Stand: P4.C4 Contact: Belinda Menendez, pres., intl. dist. & networks; Don McGregor, EVP, sales liaison, intl. dist.; Rob Bell, EVP, intl. new media; Satpal Brainch, mng. dir., dist. & networks, EMEA; Justin Che, mng. dir., dist. & networks, AsiaPac; Liz Avery, SVP, sales liaison, U.K., Eire; Rajiv Dhawn, SVP, sales liaison, Asia; Vimish Gandesha, SVP, sales liaison, Nordic, Benelux, Africa, CEE; Maxim Mikhailov, SVP, sales liaison & mng. dir., corp., Russia; Sven Noth, SVP, sales liaison, Germanspeaking countries, Hungary; Maria Sanchez, SVP, sales liaison, LatAm; Carolyn Stalins, SVP, sales liaison, EMEA; Chloe van den Berg, SVP & head, family ent., NBCUniversal DreamWorks; Martine Druelle, VP, sales liaison, Australia, NZ; Olivia King Canter, VP, sales liaison, NBCUniversal DreamWorks; Dave Lipp, VP, intl. new media; Paul Mayanja, VP, sales liaison, Africa; Eliza Milbank, VP, sales liaison, Middle East, Israel, Turkey, Poland; Tamara Misert, VP, sales liaison, Iberia; Atsushi Miyasaka, VP, sales liaison, LatAm; Joysette Rivera, VP, sales liaison, LatAm; AnneLorraine Villeroy, VP, sales liaison, France, Italy; David Wilcox, VP, sales liaison, Benelux, Nordic; Victor Dangond, dir., sales liaison, LatAm; Kunal Shah, dir., sales liaison, India. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Brave (Drama, 13x60 min.) A heart-pounding journey into the complex world of America’s undercover military heroes as they execute missions in the world’s most dangerous places. Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders (Drama, 8x60 min.) This new true-crime installment of the Law & Order franchise delivers an in-depth dramatization of the notorious murder case that changed America forever.
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The Brave
Gone (Drama, 12x60 min.) Follows Kit “Kick” Lannigan, the survivor of a child abduction, who joins a special task force formed by the FBI agent who rescued her. Will & Grace (Comedy, 16x30 min.) Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes reprise their infamous roles as Will, Grace, Karen and Jack in the reboot of this Emmy-winning comedy. A.P. Bio (Comedy, 13x30 min.) When a philosophy scholar loses his dream job and becomes a high school biology teacher, he recruits students to help win back his rightful position. Rise (Drama, 10x60 min.) When teacher Lou Mazzuchelli sheds his own self-doubt and takes over the school’s theater department, he galvanizes not only the school, but the entire town. The Bold Type (Drama, 10x60 min.) Follows three spirited and ambitious young women who live in New York and work at Scarlet, a leading women’s magazine. Trollhunters (Kids animation, S2: 26x30 min.) After discovering a civilization of trolls beneath his town, a teenager is suddenly destined to play a role in a battle of good and evil. Spirit Riding Free (Kids animation, 26x30 min.) When city-turned-country-girl Lucky meets Spirit, a wild mustang, they form an unbreakable bond, setting off on adventures and discovering what it means to be free. Señora Acero 4 (Series, 80x60 min.) With more enemies than ever, Vicenta and Daniel will fight to survive and to escape from the threats that endanger their love.
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Stand: P-1.C51 Contact: Akira Ichikawa, GM, pgm. sales; Fumina Koike, deputy GM, pgm. sales; Kayoko Ohmae, exec. mgr., pgm. sales; Akiko Nakano, snr. mgr., pgm. sales; Shintaro Kanbayashi, snr. mgr., pgm. sales. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Underwater Universe of the Orda Cave (Doc., 1x49 min. 4K) NHK’s diving team attempts to film the cave, legendary among divers for its unique beauty, in 4K for the first time ever.
Bloom A Tale of Love and Honor—Life in Gion (Doc., 1x49 min. 4K) Take a peek into the exclusive and authentic world of Kyoto’s teahouses and witness the proud and wistful stories of the secretive lives of geishas. Zhangjiajie’s Miracle Stone Forest (Doc., 1x49 min. 4K) Obtaining special permission to capture its unparalleled beauty using a 4K drone camera, this is a bird’s eye view of China’s magical and secluded land. Science to the Rescue! (Pop science, 3x49 min.) Why do wives get angry at husbands? Why do teenagers snap? Why do mothers’ get stressed during child rearing? Science helps us understand these issues. Deep Ocean: Journey to the Deepest (Doc., 1x52 min. 4K) NHK succeeds in 4K filming at our planet’s deepest point—the Challenger Deep. Mega Crisis (Doc., 2x49 min.) Earthquakes and abnormal weather are two of the biggest threats to Asia and the world. How can we prepare ourselves for the looming threats?
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AI: Into the Real World (Doc., 1x49 min.) We look at how AI is changing the world. Japangle (Children’s, 4x20 min. 4K) A look at public restrooms, manga, stations and sushi from various angles: design, history, technique and spirit. A simple and stylish introduction of Japan. Bloom (Drama, 156x15 min.) Set in Tokyo 1964, a coming-of-age story about a young country girl finding a place of her own in the big city.
NIPPON TV
O (81-3) 6215-3036 m nippontv-ibd@ntv.co.jp w www.ntv.co.jp/english Stand: P1.F55 Contact: Kako Kuwahara, mng. dir., intl. business dvpmt.; Cindy Chino, snr. dir., intl. business dvpmt.; Yuki Akehi, PR snr. mgr., intl. business dvpmt.; Mamoru Ohtake, PR, intl. business dvpmt.; Fusako Nagashima, format sales, intl. business dvpmt.; Takanori Nakano, format sales, intl. business dvpmt.; Arisa Mori, sales, intl. business dvpmt.; Eri Watanabe, sales & lic., intl. business dvpmt.; Keisuke Miyata, sales, intl. business dvpmt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Witness the Fitness (Studio game-show format, 30 min. eps.) Individuals who are blessed with superior body parts use them to reach the pinnacle of their professions and face off in neverbefore-seen original battles. Impress Us (Social-experiment format, 60 min. eps.) Participants answer questions and create original performances that lead to shocking revelations and somewhat embarrassing moments in front of fixed cameras around the city. Judges then decide on the most entertaining performance.
My Lover’s Secret YES MAN Discovers the World (Reality format, 30 min. eps.) YES MAN travels the world having to say nothing but “yes.” This game-style program with documentary-type elements leads to unexpected surprises and twists. My Son (Drama format, 60 min. eps.) Through a family that suffered a kidnapping, three women learn what it takes to become a mother amid the struggles and pain. Woman—My Life For My Children (Drama format, 60 min. eps.) An award-winning drama that depicts a woman’s fight to survive in a difficult world while shedding light on problems rooted in modern society. Overprotected Kahoko (Drama, 60 min. eps.) Chronicles the transformation of an overly protected girl, depicting various experiences and struggles of a young woman who finally ascends to the throne and becomes the queen of her small kingdom, called “family.” My Lover’s Secret (Drama, 60 min. eps.) This mystery follows a young man, his mother, and the love of his life, while questioning how far you will go in accepting your loved one’s secret. Meet Me There (Docureality format, 60 min. eps.) Every couple has a special place that marks a turning point in their love story. But as the months turn into years, will two people still share the same memory? Breaking Ordinary (Docureality format, 60 min. eps.) Follows people who want to put their skills, vision, and even playfulness to the test by taking ordinary products and creating the extraordinary. HUNTER x HUNTER (Anime, 148x30 min.) Follows the adventures of a young boy who decides to become a professional hunter, and find his long-lost father.