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A+E Networks International Surviving Jeffrey Epstein / History’s Greatest Mysteries / The Cars That Made the World Leading A+E Networks International’s slate, Surviving Jeffrey Epstein explains his sex-trafficking network through the voices of survivors and details the role of Ghislaine Maxwell. “Her arrest, which we cover, was incredibly important to all the survivors, and as her trial in July 2021 approaches, this story is sure to stay in the press for a long time to come,” says Robyn Hurd, VP of international content sales for EMEA. Following the success of The Cars That Made America comes The Cars That Made the World, which dramatizes the launches of Toyota, Mercedes, Porsche and Rolls Royce. Presented by Laurence Fishburne, there’s the new documentary strand History’s Greatest Mysteries. “Here at A+E, we understand the insatiable appetite of the global audience for a well-told mystery,” says Hurd.
The Cars That Made the World
“Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, A+E has been fortunate enough to stay in production, which means we are bringing hundreds of hours of brand-new premium factual content to the market.” —Robyn Hurd
Albatross World Sales On Thin Ice / Grizzly Encounters / Banquet of the Beasts Climate change’s effects on the Russian Arctic are explored in the Albatross World Sales highlight On Thin Ice. Grizzly Encounters gets up close to grizzly bears, showing their gruesome and sometimes quirky life from a bear’s point of view. “We realize that in many ways they are just like us with their different personalities and that life as a bear revolves around similar essentials as our own,” says Anne Olzmann, managing director. Uncovering the science behind decomposition, Banquet of the Beasts shows an often-ignored side of ecosystems. “With its many images of maggots, flies and dead animals, it is the perfect programming for the holiday of the macabre: Halloween,” says Olzmann. She adds: “Our brand-new content includes blue-chip wildlife programs, high-end science titles and inspiring travel and lifestyle series.”
On Thin Ice
“We are privileged to be able to offer brand-new, high-quality documentary films from the awardwinning production companies we represent.” —Anne Olzmann
Autentic Distribution Hope and Fear: How Pandemics Changed the World / The Animal Within / Love Around the World Autentic Distribution is presenting a diverse set of highlights that includes a historical three-parter, an indie two-parter with love at its center and a six-part natural-history series. Hope and Fear: How Pandemics Changed the World examines the history of pandemics. As the world is currently coping with COVID-19, Mirjam Strasser, head of sales and acquisitions, says, “Today, unfortunately, this topic has a shockingly high actuality.” In Love Around the World, a young married couple turns their honeymoon into an exploration of love that spans the globe. The Animal Within reveals the special features animals have developed to help them survive and how humankind can learn from them. “It’s a great science show that combines amazing animal shots with scientific knowledge,” says Strasser.
“Autentic brings terrific television to the world’s living rooms.” —Mirjam Strasser Love Around the World
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