World Screen June 2021

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June 2021

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CONTENTS

JUNE 2021 WORLD VIEW By Mansha Daswani.

MOVIE MAGIC World Screen’s inaugural TV Movies Screenings Festival showcases films from across the U.S., Canada, Germany, Turkey and Austria.

PICTURE PERFECT Jimmy George on how GoQuest Media aims to separate itself from the major players.

FROM THE HEART Felipe L. Gozon and Roxanne J. Barcelona discuss the strengths of GMA Network’s offering both for viewers in the Philippines and the international market.

BACK TO LIFE In-person events are slowly resuming, including this summer’s AVPSummit in Matera, Italy.

TRENDING ON The most-viewed clips on our video portals for the last 30 days.

Publisher Ricardo Seguin Guise Group Editorial Director Anna Carugati Editor Mansha Daswani Executive Editor Kristin Brzoznowski Managing Editor Chelsea Regan Editor, Spanish-Language Publications Elizabeth Bowen-Tombari Contributing Editor Elizabeth Guider Production & Design Director David Diehl

TOONED INTO EUROPE Spotlighting the vibrant European animation sector.

GETTING REAL The TV Real Screenings Festival spotlights new series and specials.

MATTEL’S YNON KREIZ The company’s chairman and CEO on its IP-led transformation strategy.

REMAKING HISTORY Stephen David talks about the craft of docudramas.

RISING TO THE OCCASION Arne Lohmann talks ZDF Enterprises’ strong kids’ slate.

THE ANTI-VAX CONSPIRACY Flora Bagenal and Colette Camden introduce the new documentary.

WORLDSCREENINGS: ÁNIMA José C. García de Letona discusses the studio’s premium content offerings.

READY TO EXPLORE ARTE Distribution’s Florence Sala on providing escapism and discovery through factual programming.

PIONEER AWARD ZDF’s Nicole Keeb, who is being honored for her contributions to the kids’ business, on her content wish lists.

PROGRAM LISTINGS Highlights from several distributors.

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Online Director Simon Weaver Art Director Phyllis Q. Busell Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Dana Mattison Sales & Marketing Coordinator Genovick Acevedo Business Affairs Manager Andrea Moreno Contributing Writers Steve Clarke Andy Fry Joanna Stephens Jay Stuart David Wood

Ricardo Seguin Guise President Anna Carugati Executive VP Mansha Daswani Associate Publisher & VP of Strategic Development

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WORLD VIEW

BY MANSHA DASWANI

Hope on the Horizon It’s been three long years since the FIFA World Cup, and I have thrown myself wholeheartedly into watching every minute of the delayed Euro tournament, which finally kicked off this summer.

I’m eagerly awaiting the Olympics, too, which do seem to be happening despite concerns on the ground in Tokyo. Their return—with capacity controls in place—does make me feel like, after a brutal 18 months, we really have turned a corner. As does the return of in-person industry events and their “serendipity of meeting someone new, networking, sealing the deal, the handshakes, all of those wonderful fringe benefits of being in Cannes,” Lucy Smith, the director of MIPTV and MIPCOM, recently told World Screen.

Now I know MIPCOM this fall won’t be quite like years past, as kisses on cheeks and packed parties make way for something else, but I honestly cannot wait to be back. We’ve done an amazing job at World Screen of staying connected with our readers online through new services and virtual festivals, initiatives we fully intend to continue as the world sets a new path postpandemic. But the prospect of face-to-face conversations— unencumbered by awkward Zoom lags—reconnecting with old friends and, of course, rosé on the beach (and, to be honest, elsewhere) has me counting down the days till we get there.

And until then, we wish our readers a blissful summer, one that is hopefully jam-packed with all the trips we couldn’t take, all the get-togethers with friends and family that we missed and, naturally, lots of time in front of the television watching the live events that truly bring the world together.

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UPFRONTS

Inter Medya

Last Summer

The Trusted / Last Summer / Scorpion Leading Inter Medya’s slate, The Trusted tells the story of ex-soldier Marashli, whose life changes irrevocably after the beautiful Mahur Turel walks into his bookstore. Last Summer sees the idealistic prosecutor Selim Kara take up an offer that proves too good to refuse from a mob leader he’d put behind bars years ago. Scorpion centers on Perihan Emgen, who is living under the same roof as her daughter, grandchildren and her son-in-law when a secret daughter she’d abandoned starts to seek vengeance.

ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group CSI: Vegas / FBI: International / NCIS: Hawai’i ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group has new extensions of its CSI, FBI and NCIS powerhouse franchises. CSI: Vegas features original cast members William Petersen as Gil Grissom and Jorja Fox as Sara Sidle and a new team of forensic investigators. FBI: International expands the search for criminals beyond the U.S. NCIS: Hawai’i stars Vanessa Lachey as the first female special agent in charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor. “All three are based on known intellectual properties that have enjoyed tremendous global success,” says Lisa Kramer, president of international licensing.

CSI: Vegas

“Franchises are bigger than ever, and ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group is expanding its powerful franchises.”

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—Lisa Kramer

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Nicely’s 10 Steps to Love

MOVIE MAGIC World Screen’s inaugural TV Movies Screenings Festival showcases films from across the U.S., Canada, Germany, Turkey and Austria.

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hifts in release and windowing strategies were happening well before the global pandemic hit, and as we all now know, Covid-19 simply accelerated that trend. Whether made for a cinema release, a channel or a streaming platform, the films showcased here are positioned as compelling programming solutions for schedulers, delivering light love stories, holiday season uplift, crime thrillers, family drama and more.

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Nicely’s Wedding Cake Dreams

Nicely Entertainment is showcasing 10 Steps to Love, which Vanessa Shapiro, CEO, refers to as a “charming romance” about a woman on a quest for true love. Also highlighted is Wedding Cake Dreams.

Francisco González, senior VP of international distribution at Crown Media International Distribution, has numerous signature Hallmark Channel TV movies to offer buyers, among them It Was Always You, which “reflects Hallmark Channel’s commitment to connect on an emotional level with audiences around the globe.” Mix Up in the Mediterranean, meanwhile, was shot in Malta and “offers our viewers a fresh take on twin-swapping family rom-com.”

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Crown Media’s Mix Up in the Mediterranean

Incendo, too, has built up a stable of rom-coms within its library of TV movies. “Celebrating 20 years of excellence, Incendo’s films are the core backbone of our business and have been our strength through a challenging year,” says Gavin Reardon, who heads up international sales and coproductions at the company. “These TV movies represent a remarkable commitment to our broadcast partners around the world.”

Navigating Love, from Artist View Entertainment, is a “straightforward story that so many people can relate to,” says Scott J. Jones, the company’s president, as it follows a newly single woman in New York City. Plus One, meanwhile, revolves around a three-way relationship.

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Bavaria Media’s Men in Charge

Carlos Hertel, director of international sales at Bavaria Media International, is pitching to his clients Men in Charge, “a light family drama with a modern approach to the topics of changing social roles, women’s empowerment and men claiming their roles as fathers.”

Tabula Rosa is among the lineup of Turkish films available from MISTCO. “It tells about a love that sprouts from an extraordinary meeting,” says Aysegul Tuzun, the company’s managing director. “This movie contains very realistic human messages.”

New romance offerings from Candlelight Media Group include Identical Love, a “visually-rich romance [that] incorporates a depth of emotion that

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Candlelight Media’s Identical Love

resonates with us all,” says Brittany Wiscombe, COO and director of development, and Timeless Love, which the company bills as a romance with a twist.

Broadcasters looking to stock up on holiday TV movies in time for the Christmas season will find numerous options in the TV Movies Screenings Festival. Tesera Entertainment is showcasing Christmas Together. “Holiday movies are perfect fare in today’s world for all of us that are seeking feelgood, escapist entertainment,” says Gene George, the company’s president.

Hallmark Channel is particularly well known for its holiday movies and its Countdown to Christmas stunt. “Our latest Countdown to Christmas

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Cineflix Rights’ I Was Lorena Bobbitt

lineup features all the key ingredients that have made our brand a seasonal tradition in homes all around the world,” Crown Media’s González says.

Featured in the TV Movies Screenings Festival are A Timeless Christmas and One Royal Holiday.

Candlelight Media Group is showcasing Hot Chocolate Holiday, delivering a blend of romance, humor and Christmas.

Nicely Entertainment’s holiday TV movies slate includes A Christmas Family Reunion, about an event planner tasked with planning a family reunion for a rising star songstress. “There’s nothing better than getting everyone together for the holidays!” Shapiro says.

Real-life events served as inspiration for many of the titles in this TV Movies Screenings Festival. Among them is I Was Lorena Bobbitt, on offer from Cineflix Rights. “Lorena Bobbitt became globally famous for an infamous act, but very few people knew what drove her to commit it and what she’s done since then,” says James Durie, head of scripted. “That’s why we believe this powerful, award-nominated TV movie telling her story from her own perspective for the first time will have worldwide appeal.”

Also based on true events, ORF-Enterprise’s Secret in the Mountain “recounts the deeds of the ‘silent heroes’ in the last days of World War II,” says Armin Luttenberger, head of content sales international.

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ORFEnterprise’s Secret in the Mountain

“A touching episode about the ‘Monuments Men’ of a small mountain village and their attempt to resist an inhumane regime.”

Artist View’s Saving Paradise, meanwhile, takes its inspiration from the financial challenges many are coping with today as it focuses on a smalltown community trying to save a bankrupt factory. “I’m excited to be selling a film that deals with the struggles and reality of what so many people are dealing with in today’s economic world,” Jones says.

Thrillers have long been a staple of the TV movie industry and there are several in this screenings festival. New from ORF-Enterprise is In the Shadow of Fear, which Luttenberger dubs as a “clever thriller with a fastpaced finale.” Luttenberger also highlights Tatort (Scene of the Crime), a collection of crime TV movies that promise “thrilling stories, topical cases and a charismatic investigator duo.”

Bavaria Media’s Exit—#1nfin1ty is a sci-fi film that Hertel describes as “an impressively tightly wound near-future thriller with a long list of virtual and digital ingredients.”

“Thrillers continue to deliver strong ratings around the globe,” says George at Tesera, which is offering up A Mother’s Secret, “a perfectly crafted, edge-of-your-seat movie that takes you on a tense, wild ride with a surprise ending.”

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Candlelight Media’s Scarlett

Mystery 101 has been a successful franchise for Crown Media, González notes. The latest offering in the strand is Mystery 101: Killer Timing. “The chemistry between Professor Amy Winslow and Detective Travis [Burke] keeps audiences coming back for more,” González adds.

Candlelight Media’s Stalked in Paradise takes viewers to French Polynesia. In Scarlett, “a struggling father-daughter relationship is juxtaposed over life-threatening action,” says Brian Brough, the com pany’s president.

One of Artist View’s lead offerings is 100 Days To Live, which delves into the life of suicide survivors, Jones notes. “I can honestly say I have

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MISTCO’s The Apartment of Hope

never been involved with an independent movie that has captured more attention by talk shows and newsagents throughout America.”

Other drama features in the festival include A Fish in the Water, an awardwinning Turkish title that delivers “many emotional elements,” says MISTCO’s Tuzun. MISTCO is also showcasing The Apartment of Hope and the animated Rafadan: Gobeklitepe, both targeted to family viewing.

There’s also a dramedy on offer from Bavaria Media International called Lothar—Wake Me Up, When I’m Dead, “which deals with an antihero and touches on his stubbornness, love, death and rebirth thanks to the humanity around us,” says Hertel.

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GoQuest’s Rats.

Picture Perfect Jimmy George on how GoQuest Media aims to separate itself from the major players.

By Chelsea Regan

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n independent distributor of series and formats fit for the global stage, GoQuest Media aims to separate itself from the major players with promising unique titles and the considered attention applied to both the projects and their creators. Jimmy George, co-founder and VP of distribution at GoQuest, also points to the universal value of a good story.

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George. “What we’re trying to do is provide a catalog that is an interesting mix of premium short dramas and long-running series, therefore catering to audiences across all demographics and backgrounds.”

“We’ve long recognized the fact that audiences will always appreciate a good story— no matter where it comes from.”

—Jimmy George George notes that in the current market, “content centered around family, comedy-themed stories, narratives that come with an intent to keep things light and enjoyable” is seeing an increase in demand.

George has witnessed increased spends on original content by digital platforms. GoQuest is “licensing an array of stories with great remake potential for these platforms,” he says. “The global industry has truly evolved with great shows from all over the world being offered. As a young, independent distributor, we are geared up and ready to discover these hidden gems.”

George goes on to note that while opportunities in AVOD have seen enormous growth in emerging markets such as South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, linear opportunities still exist.

“The best value for any content is when it’s windowed appropriately on both linear and digital,” he explains.

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GMA Network’s Legal Wives.

From the Heart

Felipe L. Gozon and Roxanne J. Barcelona discuss the strengths of GMA Network’s offering, both for viewers in the Philippines and the international market. By Kristin Brzoznowski

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MA Network has positioned itself as the premier source of Filipino dramas for the international market and a trusted beacon of news and information for viewers in the Philippines. “It is truly noteworthy how the people at GMA—or as we fondly refer to as our Kapuso (one in heart)—responded with courage and bravery in the face of crisis,” says Felipe L. Gozon, chairman and CEO of GMA Network. “In 2020, as the country and the world battled the pandemic, the Network remained steadfast 28 WORLD SCREEN 6/21

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in delivering much-needed news and information to Filipinos across all our platforms. And toward the latter part of the year, fresh episodes of our entertainment programs were also aired as an added value to our viewers.”

“Clients acquire our top-rating dramas and romantic comedies because they not only entertain but also give hope and touch the hearts of viewers.” —Roxanne J. Barcelona For the international market, GMA continues to deliver Filipino dramas for partners looking for “outside-the-box and beyond conventional stories,” says Roxanne J. Barcelona, VP of the Worldwide Division. “Clients acquire our top-rating dramas and romantic comedies because they not only entertain but also give hope and touch the hearts of viewers, especially during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our catalog of series produced under the new normal continues to receive a positive response from partners across Asia and Latin America, while our family and romantic dramas resonate well with audiences in Sub-Saharan Africa.” She adds that the Filipino values of resilience, perseverance and familial love are relatable in these markets.

GMA’s original dramas are also available for remakes. “Themes of family values, faith/spirituality and enduring friendships are topics that are common to a global audience,” Barcelona says.

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CONTENTS

The Class of 2021

TOONED INTO EUROPE The European animation sector is buzzing with activity.

While this last year of lockdowns and protests has transformed us all in one shape or another, it does feel like it’s the kids’ business that has had to confront the biggest shifts.

Ricardo Seguin Guise Publisher Anna Carugati Group Editorial Director Mansha Daswani Editor Kristin Brzoznowski Executive Editor Chelsea Regan Managing Editor David Diehl Production & Design Director Simon Weaver Online Director Dana Mattison Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Genovick Acevedo Sales & Marketing Coordinator Andrea Moreno Business Affairs Manager

Ricardo Seguin Guise President Anna Carugati Executive VP Mansha Daswani Associate Publisher & VP of Strategic Development TV Kids ©2021 WSN INC. 1123 Broadway, #1207 New York, NY 10010 Phone: (212) 924-7620 Fax: (212) 924-6940 Website: www.tvkids.com

Now I know that production, at least in animation, was able to move to remote work quickly, helping to ensure a steady supply of fresh content. But with kids stuck at home, the onus on content providers to educate and entertain was amplified. The huge gains in AVOD viewership among kids and families led to some quick rethinking of windowing strategies. And diversity has finally become more than a conversation piece— it’s a must-have now, rather than a nice-tohave. That’s a theme you’ll see throughout the virtual TV Kids Summer Festival this month. And I have to say, it’s been an absolute delight for us to organize virtual events this year for the resilient, close-knit kids’ content community. Friendships forged during multiple trips to Cannes or Annecy or Toulouse have endured, even as we’ve only seen each other over Zoom screens. What hasn’t changed is a fierce commitment to making sure that what’s on kids’ screens speaks to them, understands them, reflects their lives and, with any luck, helps them make better decisions as they become the leaders of tomorrow.

—Mansha Daswani

GET DAILY NEWS ON KIDS’ PROGRAMMING

MATTEL’S YNON KREIZ The company’s chairman and CEO on its IP-led transformation strategy.

RISING TO THE OCCASION Arne Lohmann talks ZDF Enterprises’ strong kids’ slate.

WORLDSCREENINGS: ÁNIMA José C. García de Letona discusses the studio’s premium content offerings.

PIONEER AWARD ZDF’s Nicole Keeb, who is being honored for her contributions to the kids’ business, on her content wish lists.

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Aardman Interstellar Ella / Shaun the Sheep: A Flight Before Christmas / Lloyd of the Flies Aardman’s slate includes Interstellar Ella, Shaun the Sheep: A Flight Before Christmas and Lloyd of the Flies, each of which has its own unique comedy style. “In addition, each program has co-viewing potential,” says Alison Taylor, director of distribution and business development. “The Shaun the Sheep special is sure to bring families together this Christmas, Lloyd of the Flies is fully relatable to each and every family member, and Interstellar Ella will enable conversation between youngsters and their families.”

Interstellar Ella

“It’s the comedy that creates so much global appeal; who doesn’t want to be made to laugh?”

—Alison Taylor

Australian Children’s Television Foundation Hardball / Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? / The Inbestigators The new releases from Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) for 2021 include a second season of the International Emmy-winning comedy/drama Hardball and the history-infused series Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? Also, the mystery detective series The Inbestigators will be available in August for linear broadcasters internationally. “The values that underpin ACTF productions of inclusion, diversity, resilience, imagination, having fun and striving to be the best version of ourselves are proving to be universal,” says Roberta Di Vito, international sales manager.

The Inbestigators

“The ACTF brand and the content it supports are held in high regard worldwide.”

—Roberta Di Vito

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CAKE Kiri and Lou / Angry Birds Slingshot Stories / Total Dramarama CAKE’s Kiri and Lou follows the friendship between Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur, and Lou, a gentle and thoughtful creature, as they explore their feelings through laughter, song and outdoor adventure. Angry Birds Slingshot Stories features a behind-the-scenes look at Angry Birds games from an unexpected and comedic perspective.

The non-dialogue series “continues to travel around the world performing well across all demographics,” says Ed Galton, CEO. Total Dramarama ages down the original Total Drama characters into troublesome toddlers.

Kiri and Lou

“Kiri and Lou invites children to learn about empathy and how to get along.”

—Ed Galton

Dandelooo Mum Is Pouring Rain / Billy the Cowboy Hamster / The Upside Down River Dandelooo’s Mum Is Pouring Rain has been selected in the official competition at this year’s Annecy Festival. It features a “strong social issue subject that broadcasters around the world are touched by and will help children understand their parents better,” says Emmanuèle Pétry Sirvin, partner at Dandelooo. Billy the Cowboy Hamster is based on the successful books by Catharina Valckx. The serialized show The Upside Down River is based on the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award-winning novel by JeanClaude Mourlevat.

Billy the Cowboy Hamster

“We want these animations to be mesmerizing and memorable.”

—Emmanuèle Pétry Sirvin

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eOne Family and Brands My Little Pony / Transformers: Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures / Power Rangers Dino Fury

Power Rangers Dino Fury

eOne Family and Brands is releasing a new My Little Pony animated feature film. “From the relatable and heartwarming storytelling to the showstopping music and absolutely stunning animation, we are taking My Little Pony to a whole new level,” says Monica Candiani, executive VP of content sales. The company is also gearing up to roll out the fourth and final chapter of Transformers: Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures. A second season of Power Rangers Dino Fury is coming in 2022.

“Our mission in entertainment is to use immersive storytelling to bring these brands to life for kids, fans and families.”

—Monica Candiani

Federation Kids & Family Presto! School of Magic / Around the World in 80 Days Presto! School of Magic is a new animated series produced by TeamTO in co-production with Belgian partners Panache Productions and La Compagnie Cinématographique and distributed

by Federation Kids & Family worldwide (outside of China). “Presto! School of Magic has global appeal on so many levels, but the standout element is magic, as this is a theme that has always fascinated kids all over the world (and probably always will),” says Monica Levy, head of sales.

Around the World in 80 Days marks Cottonwood Media’s first animated feature film production.

Presto! School of Magic

“We are so grateful to be in an industry that continues to grow both creatively and quantitatively, and we are touched to be able to work with such amazing partners.”

—Monica Levy

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Ana Pumpkin

France tv distribution Ana Pumpkin / Disco Dragon / Grosha & Mr B. Among the highlights from France tv distribution are the preschool series Ana Pumpkin and two shows for 6- to 9-year-olds: Disco Dragon and Grosha & Mr B. “These are original creations produced by very talented independent French producers,” says Michelle Palant, international sales manager. Ana Pumpkin follows the adventures of a mischievous 5-year-old. Disco Dragon teaches children to express their feelings through music. Grosha & Mr B. is a comedy/adventure series billed as a cop show for kids.

“France tv distribution is attending all the online markets and is always looking for new animated series.”

—Michelle Palant

Gaumont Stillwater / Bionic Max / Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles Gaumont’s Stillwater is a preschool show that focuses on mindfulness. “This show demonstrates, in a fun, whimsical way, that sometimes changing your perspective on a situation can really change your feelings,” says Terry Kalagian, executive VP of creative content, U.S. Bionic Max appeals to viewers wanting slapstick, high energy, funny stories. Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles is packed with “kick-butt, comedy action complete with samurai moves, ninjas and yokai monsters,” Kalagian says.

“These shows have something for everyone.”

Stillwater

“All three of these shows have global appeal, and they appeal to the different phases of kids’ lives.”

—Terry Kalagian

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Guru Studio Big Blue / Pikwik Pack / True and the Rainbow Kingdom Big Blue is Guru Studio’s newest 2D comedyadventure series for kids of all ages. “The series drops young viewers deep into a wacky world of comic adventure while helping to redefine what a family means and how caring for one another is the most important thing of all,” says Jonathan Abraham, VP of sales and business development. Pikwik Pack has messages of working together and sharing joy with those in the community. True and the Rainbow Kingdom empowers children to be mindful, courageous and respectful of all living things.

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“Guru’s roster of exciting new originals is continuing to grow.”

—Jonathan Abraham

Little Engine Moving Pictures Tiny and Tall / Starseeker / Happy Trails Among the titles currently in development at Little Engine Moving Pictures is Tiny and Tall, a preschool series that follows best buds who live in neighboring villages and encourage acceptance and understanding of others’ differences. The liveaction Starseeker takes viewers on interstellar adventures. Happy Trails “is a music-inspired series about song, music, dance, feelings, friendship and collaboration—international themes that transcend language and culture,” says Maria Kennedy, Little Engine’s owner and executive producer.

Tiny and Tall

“Little Engine is fueled by our motto: We think.

We can. We do.”

—Maria Kennedy

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Mattel Masters of the Universe / Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go / Barbie Musical Event Mattel is bringing back the classic Masters of the Universe with two animated series, Masters of the Universe: Revelation and the new animated adventure series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go introduces a new look and feel to Thomas & Friends content. “It is crafted to appeal to contemporary audiences’ sensibilities while maintaining Thomas’ core brand ethos,” says Fred Soulie, senior VP and general manager at Mattel Television. The company is also rolling out a new musical that features Barbie and her pals in NYC.

Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go

“We are focused on engaging audiences through timely and compelling episodic television content and television movies based on our iconic franchises.”

—Fred Soulie

The Wee Littles

Mondo TV Group MeteoHeroes / The Wee Littles / Annie & Carola Mondo TV’s climate- and environment-focused MeteoHeroes tackles ecology issues and respect for nature through the adventures of six kids who can control weather phenomena. “The lineup of heroes is gender-equal, and each character comes from a different continent,” notes Luana Perrero, head of content sales. The preschool series The Wee Littles centers on a family of tiny forest creatures living in a big forest world, showing how life is different when you’re small. In the comedy Annie & Carola, a girl lacking social skills builds a robot clone that turns into her outgoing opposite.

“Demand for highquality entertainment has been a constant, especially in the past year, and Mondo TV has responded.”

—Luana Perrero

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PBS International Elinor Wonders Why / Molly of Denali / Arthur In each episode of PBS International’s Elinor Wonders Why, Elinor displays the powers of observation as well as a willingness to ask questions and investigate. Molly of Denali, meanwhile, follows an Alaska Native girl, her dog and pals on adventures. The show “is designed to help kids ages 4 to 8 develop knowledge and skills for interacting with informational texts through video content, interactive games and real-world activities,” says Joe Barrett, head of sales. Also in the company’s catalog is Arthur, based on the children’s books by Marc Brown.

Arthur

“We are excited to continue growing our catalog with the trusted content PBS KIDS creates for children around the world.”

—Joe Barrett

Portfolio Entertainment Where Oliver Fits & Where Oliver Fits: A Christmas Eve Tale / Hero Elementary / Do You Know?

Puzzle piece Oliver is the star of Portfolio Entertainment’s Where Oliver Fits and Where Oliver Fits: A Christmas Eve Tale. “While he knows exactly where he fits in at home, Oliver quickly learns that the world outside his family isn’t always so easy to figure out,” says Donnie MacIntyre, VP of sales and business development. Hero Elementary follows a group of kids mastering their abilities to become superheroes. There’s a fifth season of Do You Know? on offer.

Hero Elementary

“We celebrate diversity within our ranks and the broader industry, and we invite any artists or creators who share our values to reach out.”

—Donnie MacIntyre

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Showlab YoYo / Miracle Tunes / Klincus There are two seasons available of the 3D CGI preschool show YoYo from Showlab that feature comedy and edutainment for little ones. Miracle Tunes is an animated/live-action hybrid series targeting girls 4 to 8, featuring “music, dancing and team spirit, with continuous positivity to be surrounded by—we believe these messages are more important today than any other time,” says Alfio Bastiancich, general manager of animation and youth programs. Klincus, Showlab’s latest IP, is billed as a “steampunk fantasy comedy” for kids 7 to 12 and families.

“Each of these shows has a different target age group and style of animation and production, allowing us to reach all broadcasters, buyers and OTT platforms.”

Superights

—Alfio Bastiancich

Hidden Waste

Anna & Friends / Percy’s Tiger Tales / Hidden Waste An upper preschool series, the Superights highlight Anna & Friends follows five friends and their fantastic adventures. “The unique CGI techniques simulating a handmade modeled clay world bring a wonderful, whimsical dimension to the series,” says Nathalie Pinguet, deputy managing director of sales and acquisitions. Preschool title Percy’s Tiger Tales, which has four specials currently in production, features friends exploring different imaginary worlds. Hidden Waste uses humor to show the unseen pollution in our daily lives that we’re often unaware of.

“Superights is constantly looking for premium content to enrich and diversify its catalog.”

—Nathalie Pinguet

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Undersea Journey

Undersea Journey / GOGOBUS / Team S.T.E.A.M.!

The Winsing Animation highlight Undersea Journey aims to popularize scientific knowledge of the underwater environment. The preschool series GOGOBUS centers on a school bus named Gordon that can transform into different vehicle shapes. The upbeat series Team S.T.E.A.M.! sees a group of kids enjoy solving problems and sharing knowledge with one another. “Young people all around the globe will enjoy seeing themselves reflected in our diverse group of characters and cultural backgrounds,” says Ben Gu, CEO of Winsing Animation.

“We are expanding the company horizontally and geographically, and we’re looking for partners from all over the world to cater more to huge regional markets.”

—Ben Gu

Pan Tau

ZDF Enterprises Space Nova / Zoom—The White Dolphin / Pan Tau

Leading ZDF Enterprises’ slate is Zoom—The White Dolphin, which broke ratings records when season two premiered on TF1 in France and KiKA and ZDF in Germany, according to Arne Lohmann, VP ZDFE.junior. The new adaptation of the classic Pan Tau provides a co-viewing opportunity for kids and their caregivers. Among the main focuses of Space Nova are understanding Earth’s place in the universe and engaging kids with STEM. “As a result of homeschooling, we have encountered an increased request for programs with an educational background,” says Lohmann.

“Despite the challenges caused by the pandemic, I still see the global kids’ industry as solid and going strong.”

—Arne Lohmann

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France tv distribution’s Super Caribou.

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ith HBO Max arriving in Europe this year and Disney+ aggressively looking to grow its reach in the region, all eyes will be on how these platforms, and others, comply with new content quotas that went into effect for the global SVODs this year. This new mandate will “favor the animation sector,” Marc du Pontavice, CEO of Xilam Animation (which is making Chip ‘n’ Dale for Disney+), told delegates at the TV Kids Festival this winter. “Animation is the ideal content that can serve the global needs of a platform. The industry in France is so strong. I think we are ideally placed to take advantage of that investment.”

Indeed, du Pontavice expects the French animation business to grow by 50 percent over the next three to five years.

FRENCH FLAIR Of course, it’s not just streamers investing in high-quality French animation. A healthy broadcast commissioning landscape has created a treasure trove of local commissions and co-pros that are selling well worldwide. Indeed, the most recent figures from the CNC saw French animation exports up 12.1 percent to €77.4 million ($94 million) in 2019. “It is a highly competitive market, but French studios create strong original content with good storytelling and amazing animation,” observes Michelle Palant, international sales manager at France tv distribution.

“With the help of kid-focused channels such as France 4 and Gulli (and all the other commissioners), many shows are being produced and the market remains dynamic.”

Palant reports that educational content, such as the company’s own A Day, A Fact, has been a key driver over the last year, a trend also observed by Emmanuèle Pétry Sirvin, a partner at

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Dandelooo’s Stinky Dog, a France Télévisions commission, has sold across Europe.

Dandelooo. “With the mosaic of ‘smaller’ VOD platforms, [there has been demand] in particular for edutainment programs that bring messages to children and entice parents to forge smarter screen time, thus allowing for more social-emotional learning, science, ecology, reading, cooking, kindness—a virtuous circle really,” she notes.

Arne Lohmann, VP ZDFE.junior at ZDF Enterprises, says that demand for animation from across Europe “has always been good, as the quality usually is outstanding. Animation also travels easier than live action, as even if the original language is not English, dubbing is not an issue. A lot of animation produced in Europe has global appeal and can work anywhere. However, we have seen an increase over the past years as more and more U.S. and global partners are looking for more regional and local content for their European markets, as well as international content for their home markets.”

The U.K. also remains a key provider of high-quality animated series to the global market. At Aardman, Alison Taylor, director of

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distribution and business development, has witnessed “a much greater focus on platforms and channels wanting to license existing brands in the past 12 Zoom—The White Dolphin is on offer from ZDF Enterprises. months, with a need for content that is available immediately as opposed to investing at such an early stage with new IP in the way of presales. Thankfully, there is now a renewed interest in presales on new IP, with many partners looking forward to series delivering in 2023.”

THE MONEY PUZZLE Taylor references the “big shift” in recent years “from a more traditional commissioning and financing structure with broadcasters to fully financed opportunities from the streaming platforms. It’s no secret that kids are watching more content online than ever before. This has meant that the public and commercial broadcasters have had to make big changes to their rights strategy, requiring more and more FVOD rights and, in some cases, longer holdbacks against the SVOD platforms, without always increasing their investment to reflect these additional rights. This can cause gaps in the finance plan, as multiplatform deals are often needed to fully finance productions, either by way of presales or at least as forecasted future income. Nevertheless, with commissioners being aware of the challenges concerning rights and financing, and the need to compete against the SVOD platforms, it does seem to have opened up more opportunities to enter into co-productions to help finance shows this way.”

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Aardman’s Lloyd of the Flies benefited from the BFI’s Young Audiences Content Fund.

Co-productions are more critical than ever, says Terry Kalagian, executive VP of creative content at Gaumont U.S. “It’s not easy finding the right combination of partners where everyone loves the core IP and agrees on the direction of the vision, but when you do, great creative can spring.”

Two- and three-way co-pros have been crucial to European animation projects for decades, Dandelooo’s Pétry Sirvin observes.

“It’s still necessary and remains a challenge for the series that are commissioned by local broadcasters, as they only finance 25 percent to 30 percent of a project.”

Government-backed subsidies and tax incentives also remain crucial to the animation sectors in several European markets.

“Depending on the country you are looking at in Europe, this can be a vital aspect of financing—without which some projects might never be realized,” says Lohmann at ZDF Enterprises.

Kalagian agrees, adding, “As mergers, channel closures and Covid-19 disrupted the market, being able to access tax credits and producer tax envelopes has been exceedingly helpful in

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keeping our qualified productions going without any shutdowns. The French government has been incredibly supportive of the animation industry.”

Government assistance is increasingly important for the animation sector in the U.K., Aardman’s Taylor notes, Gulli commissioned Bionic Max from Gaumont. now that Brexit has cut off access to the valuable Creative Europe MEDIA program. “The creation of the BFI Young Audiences Content Fund was a welcome initiative and fresh opportunity for animation studios in the U.K.,” she says.

Distributors have also become much more creative in their windowing strategies as broadcasters seek more digital rights while the global streamers generally want all rights. “When there is a global prebuy, often the nonlinear rights are blocked and that limits the sales in many countries such as the Nordics, where it became essential for broadcasters to get rights for their digital platforms,” says France tv distribution’s Palant. “But when there is no such global prebuy, we try to adjust so that everyone gets the rights they need for a proper broadcast, whether linear or digital.”

Pétry Sirvin says the strategy at Dandelooo “is to keep the linear holdbacks against digital as short as possible. For the moment, we are still benefiting from the tail end of an era in which the buyers accept non-exclusivity to obtain a great series. So, our goal is to have our shows in as many countries as possible, to be watched by as many eyeballs as possible to become a new brand.”

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s chairman and CEO, Ynon Kreiz has led a transformation at Mattel, putting in place an IP-focused strategy to unlock the full value of the company’s treasure trove of beloved brands.

The plan is paying off. Net sales in the first quarter of 2021 were up 47 percent, the highest quarterly growth in more than 25 years.

Kreiz is also extending the connections fans, young and old, have with Mattel brands through a hefty slate of movies and TV series. As he tells TV Kids, Mattel products, fueled by innovation and cultural relevance, are resonating with consumers.

By Anna Carugati TV KIDS: How is Mattel’s e-commerce business performing?

KREIZ: Retail and e-commerce are very important parts of our transformation strategy. Covid-19 brought about a big shift in how consumers shop, with the acceleration of online retail and e-commerce by two, three, maybe even five years, depending on the market. We pivoted the company and were able to respond to changes in consumer shopping habits. In the first quarter, our e-commerce retail sales grew by 58 percent, year-over-year. Leading that was American Girl, which saw 73 percent growth in online direct-to-consumer sales.

That speaks to the execution of our strategy to build that brand, but as a whole represents how Mattel approaches its relationship with consumers through the shopping experience and engaging with consumers in ways that strengthen and broaden what we do in brick-and-mortar stores.

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TV KIDS: Tell us about Mattel Films and Mattel Television.

KREIZ: We own one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. In addition to the significant value we are creating on the toy side of the company—our core business—our strategy is designed to commercialize our brands in highly accretive business verticals that are directly adjacent to the toy industry and capture the full value of our IP. Two of those verticals are Mattel Films and Mattel Television. The mandate Barbie & Chelsea The Lost Birthday for both divisions is very has been a hit on Netflix. clear: creating great quality content that people want to watch. This is not designed just to sell more toys. It is about making great content that will engage people at an additional level to what we do as a toy company.

We announced Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, a live-action motion picture with Universal Pictures and Vin Diesel. The model is about working with the best talent and partnering with the right studio on each project. The movies that we now have in development are [based on] Barney, Major Matt Mason,

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Magic 8-Ball, View-Master, American Girl, Hot Wheels, Masters of the Universe, Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, and, of course, Barbie.

This will be a big year for Mattel Television. We have 17 shows in production and more than 25 projects in development. We just announced Barbie Fashion Battle. We’re also developing UNO and Whac-A-Mole game shows. It’s important to talk about the Barbie television movie Barbie & Chelsea The Lost Birthday, which had a very strong launch on Netflix in the U.S.

“We own one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world.”

and was ranked as the number five movie on the platform across all movies, not just for children. And this follows the success of last year’s Barbie Princess Adventure. Two new Masters of the Universe television series with Netflix will premiere this year. Monster High has a very strong inclusive message of belonging [and] will be another great content offering from Mattel Television in partnership with Nickelodeon [with] a television movie and an animated TV series. We’re continuing to develop additional products, such as shows for Fireman Sam, Polly Pocket and more.

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ZDFE’s The Muscleteers.

Rising to the Occasion

Arne Lohmann shares what sets ZDF Enterprises’ kids’ and youth titles a cut above the competition. By Chelsea Regan

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rom live-action titles like Heirs of the Night, The Athena and Pan Tau to animated series such as The Muscleteers, Coconut, the Little Dragon, Space Nova and Zoom—The White Dolphin, ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) remains a prolific provider of kids’ and youth titles for the global market.

“Our series all meet the requirements clients are asking for,” says Arne Lohmann, VP ZDFE.junior, ZDF Enterprises. “Our entire catalog consists of high-quality programs for children that have often been produced in co-production with esteemed and

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experienced international partners. Thus, they transport messages that are understood and valued all around the globe.”

According to Lohmann, the programs most in-demand at present are live-action series aimed at a co-viewing audience

“There is a bigger demand for kids’ content, especially as the streamers are focusing on it to maintain their subscribers.” —Arne Lohmann and animated titles targeted at kids 6 to 10. “ZDF Enterprises’ junior department has been able to boost its production slate to meet this demand with a handful of new high-class commissions in live action and animation,” says Lohmann, mentioning Grisù with Toon2Tango and Mondo TV France and Alea Aquarius with Red Balloon Film. ZDFE is also working on the new surf series Surviving Summer with Werner Film Productions and Theodosia.

Lohmann believes that the global kids’ content industry is in as positive a position as ever. “There is a bigger demand for kids’ content, especially as the streamers are focusing on it in order to maintain their subscribers,” he says. “The big question is what kind of programs does the audience want after the pandemic? Will it be pure escapism with engaging into fantasy worlds? Or do we need to commission further educational programming and real-life scenarios? Perhaps a mixture of both, like in our series Zoom—The White Dolphin.”

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Ánima’s Brave Bunnies.

Quest for the Best José C. García de Letona talks about the quest for premium content.

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ith 19 years of creating and innovating in the animation landscape, Ánima has solidified its place as a leading studio in Latin America and a global player in the kids’ and family entertainment industry. “In terms of what we’ve done, not just quantity-wise but quality-wise—and attached to that, the scope of our projects and partners—I would dare to say that we’re positioned to be the number one LatAm content provider for kids’ and family animation,” says José C. García de Letona, founding partner and COO of Ánima.

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“We’ve done 22 films, all of them theatrically released in many countries around the world,” he adds. “Part of our focus is to each day become more global as a company and to bring unique content to audiences all over the world. On top of that, we’ve done almost 600 TV episodes. We’re very selective about the projects we do.”

The aim, he says, is to do as much premium content as possible.

“We’re positioned to be the number one LatAm content provider for kids’ and family animation.” —José C. García de Letona Alongside its films and series, Ánima has a strong digital business through its YouTube presence. “That’s a big part of our strategy,” he says. “Nowadays, our channels have upwards of 24 million subscribers all included. We aim to grow that significantly.”

This emphasis on premium content is one of the key assets that sets Ánima apart. “We try to grow every day and make even better content; we want to have the best possible content at the premium level in everything that we do,” says García de Letona. “Our operational footprint helps us a lot. Having offices in Mexico, Madrid, the Canary Islands and Buenos Aires gives us the sensibility of a full LatAm and Spanish operation that allows us to reach talent all over the region; so, we’re not just confined to one territory or country.

We always reach out to the best talent wherever they may be, even if it’s not countries or regions where we have actual operations.”

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TV KIDS PIONEER AWARD

Nicole Keeb ZDF

or more than two decades, Nicole Keeb has been a driving force in setting the standard for ZDF’s children’s programming. She spent nine years as commissioning editor for acquisitions and co-productions in the children and youth department at the German public channel before assuming her current role as head of international co-productions, development and acquisitions in 2006.

For her role in bringing to the screen shows that are not just entertaining for young ones but also have educational value, Keeb is being honored with the TV Kids Pioneer Award, presented as part of the TV Kids Summer Festival. She tells TV Kids about what’s guiding her acquisition and co-production strategies today.

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plays on ZDF. KEEB: We are transmitting every week during the weekends, Saturday and Sunday mornings, for a total of eight hours.

Saturday morning, it starts at 5:30 a.m. and goes until 10:30 a.m.

On Sunday, we transmit from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on ZDF. And on

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KiKA each day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. KiKA is a joint venture of ARD and ZDF, so we are family. ZDF is obliged to deliver about 35 percent of —David Michel, Cottonwood Media KiKA’s programming. On ZDF itself, we have a children’s brand as well, ZDFtivi, which works like a channel within a channel. We entertain but also inform because we are public television and rely on public funds, so we feel we have to tackle special issues and topics; that’s our task and what we love to do.

Linear TV on ZDF and ZDF is a partner on Cottonwood’s Find Me in Paris.

KiKA is still very important; the audience really appreciates it, and the numbers show that.

We are scheduling for younger children on the weekends and then get slightly older through the morning.

“Nicole spearheaded and trusted us with a major international coproduction: Find Me in Paris. The show could not have happened without her and ZDF.”

TV KIDS: What are some of the qualities you look for when buying shows?

KEEB: We are looking for high-profile shows in live action and animation—warmhearted, well-told stories with threedimensional characters and fresh and funny designs in terms of animation. At the moment, our preschool shelves are quite well packed, but of course, if something is outstanding, we are happy to be part of it anyway. We really appreciate programs for the

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“Nicole’s superpower is her ability to identify, create and deliver quality content to ZDF’s youngest viewers as well as kids around the world.”

—Nicolas Atlan, Gaumont, U.S. whole family; we want kids, parents and grandparents in front of the screen. The topics should show diversity, [as should the programs’] cast and crew.

The formats are flexible—7-minutes, 11-minutes or 24-minutes— as well as specials and movies. It really depends on the project.

Having a certain number of episodes helps to create awareness for the program.

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TV KIDS: What makes ZDF a valuable co-production partner, and what are some of the —Jonathan M. Shiff recent or upcoming co-pros you can share with us?

KEEB: We not only invest in co-productions, but most importantly, we are giving our editorial input. I see my role as somebody who finds ideas, books, topics and themes that would work perfectly for ZDF and then find the international partners to realize those shows or topics H2O: Just Add Water is among the shows from and also bring together Jonathan M. Shiff that ZDF has partnered on.

German and international partners. This happens very often with the support of ZDF Enterprises, which helps us to make an impact on the market.

It’s helpful to realize those special series and programs in close connection with bigger and smaller European channels like the BBC and Sky in the U.K., France Télévisions, TF1, Rai Ragazzi and others, but also Disney, Netflix, ViacomCBS, HBO Max and Hulu, with whom we are working as well sometimes. We are open to discussions with everybody.

The results of those connections and long-term partnerships are about 80 projects per year, on different levels; some are acquisitions, some are co-productions, some are prebought or developed from scratch together. I’d like to mention, in live action, the second season of The Bureau of Magical Things

“Nicole’s knowledge of the audience along with her sense of tone, humor and drama is incredible.”

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“Nicole Keeb is so delightful and professional to work with.”

—Alfio Bastiancich, Showlab from Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, Find Me in Paris and Theodosia with Cottonwood Media, Silverpoint with Zodiak Kids ZDF is working with Showlab and Mia and me (an animation on the animated series Klincus. hybrid) with Studio 100. In animation, there’s Robin Hood: Mischief in Sherwood and Pinocchio & The Enchanted Village with ON kids & family; Tobie Lolness with Tant Mieux Prod; Grisù with Mondo TV; Klincus with Showlab; Pip and Posy, Zog and all his sisters and brothers like The Gruffalo with Magic Light Pictures; and Zoom—The White Dolphin from Marzipan Films.

TV KIDS: What’s on your current wish list?

KEEB: Since we are so successful with our program selection, we would like to stick to the same strategy. We want to continue to develop shows out of heroes and legends, modern adaptations, free interpretations of big names. One current example is The Three Musketeers, featuring three girls. We’d like to do another big hit series with the BBC. We worked together so successfully on Wolfblood and The Worst Witch, it would be great to find another title that could work for both channels again. Of course, we always hope to continue our fruitful cooperations with our Australian friends and colleagues Jonathan M. Shiff, the ABC, Joanna Werner and Suzanne Ryan, just to name a few.

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In-person events are slowly resuming, including this summer’s AVPSummit in Matera, Italy. By Mansha Daswani

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he Audio-Visual Producers Summit (AVPSummit) is set to take place in person in Matera, Italy—a UNESCO World Heritage site—from July 7 to 10. Organized by the Lucana Film Commission for APA-Audiovisual Producers’ Association, in association with the Producers Guild of America, the event is intended to foster ties between Italian and international creatives.

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of cooperation between the professionals of the two countries.

The Producers Guild of America has always been a privileged partner, and, in every journey, relationships have become closer and affinities have grown. In 2020, the pandemic prevented us

“[We want to] build and strengthen relations between professionals of the audiovisual field and promote new cooperation.” —Roberto Stabile from organizing professional encounters between Italian and American producers in L.A. Given the difficulties of traveling in the United States, we have therefore decided to modify the concept and to invite Americans, but also British, French and Germans, to Italy.”

At the event, producers from the U.S. and Europe will be able to network and attend panel discussions “to build and strengthen relations between professionals of the audiovisual field and to promote new agreements of cooperation,” Stabile says.

Highlights include the Meet the Commissioners sessions, where attendees can connect with representatives from Italian broadcasters and digital platforms, and Shoot in the South, allowing “film commissions of the south of Italy to promote the territory and to show incentives and services at a regional level to support production for those who film in Italy,” Stabile adds.

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Last month, on Memorial Day in the U.S., The HISTORY Channel premiered its latest landmark docudrama, The Titans That Built America, a three-parter that explores the industrialists who shaped the development of America in the transformative period between two world wars.

A follow-up to the Emmy-winning The Men Who Built America, Titans takes a slightly different approach, creator Stephen David tells TV Real in this edition. “I think the audience is so much more evolved now. I don’t know that I could have done six different main characters in one episode and the audience would have followed them. Maybe they would have, but that’s not what was happening back then. I was almost doing biographies—one character would hand off to another character. I didn’t have them all at the same time intertwined.

The audience can handle that now; they’re much more sophisticated.”

While narrative techniques are evolving, audiences remain as interested in factual content as ever. We spotlight a wealth of new and returning shows in our inaugural TV Real Screenings Festival, which you’ll find in this edition. You’ll also find an interview with Florence Sala on how ARTE Distribution is providing audiences with escapism and discovery through its lineup, and a look at the new doc The AntiVax Conspiracy.

—Mansha Daswani

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GETTING REAL In our inaugural TV Real Screenings Festival, we explore some of the best crime, history, lifestyle and entertainment series and specials available on the market today.

REMAKING HISTORY Stephen David talks about the craft of docudramas and his latest series, The Titans That Built America.

THE ANTI-VAX CONSPIRACY Flora Bagenal and Colette Camden introduce the new documentary, produced by Caravan Media and Quicksilver Media for Channel 4 in the U.K. and distributed by All3Media International.

READY TO EXPLORE Florence Sala on providing escapism and discovery through ARTE Distribution’s factual programming.

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Off the Fence Royals: Keeping the Crown / The Secrets to Civilisation / Viking Empires The Off the Fence highlight Royals: Keeping the Crown assesses the impact of wars, communism, commerce, tabloids and celebrity on royal families. “The global fascination around the royals is at an all-time high, and in this six-part series, we use the best colorization technology to bring these archives to life,” says Loren Baxter, head of acquisitions. The Secrets to Civilisation uses scientific data to explore past civilizations, from how they thrived to their downfalls. Viking Empires delivers new perspectives on these medieval warriors and traders.

Viking Empires

“From biographies to event history to colorized archive shows, ancient civilizations, science and technology, our appetite for these themes is always high.”

—Loren Baxter

Born in the Rockies

Terra Mater Factual Studios Born in the Rockies / The Bastard King / Katavi Set in the Rocky Mountains, Terra Mater Factual Studios’ Born in the Rockies follows the lives of several animal families struggling to survive in the challenging habitat. The Bastard King chronicles a lion’s life. “This visually stunning allegory challenges traditional documentary storytelling in an augmented clarion call for the environmental devastation that is crippling the planet and causing rapid extinctions,” says Sabine Holzer, head of specialist factual. The tentatively titled Katavi is a natural-history series that brings audiences to the national park in Tanzania.

“We’re always more than happy to talk about co-producing options for spectacular sci-fi/natural-history underwater crossover projects.”

—Sabine Holzer

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Boat Rocker’s Covid America

GETTING REAL In our inaugural TV Real Screenings Festival, we explore some of the best crime, history, lifestyle and entertainment series and specials available on the market today.

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actual buyers really do seem to be spoiled for choice these days.

While the global pandemic slowed the delivery of many scripted shows, the factual production and distribution community responded quickly to meet the needs of broadcasters and platforms.

True crime remains one of the best-selling genres in non-scripted today, and highlights featured in this festival include several new takes on a subject that continues to fascinate viewers across the globe.

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Killer Soundtrack, from Escapade Media, is a 13-part series that melds music and true crime. Natalie Lawley, managing director of the company, reports, “Killer Soundtrack takes a unique approach in examining how some of the world’s most famous crimes have impacted musicians and the music industry alike. This series provides lovers of true crime a really special and different insight into these crimes.”

A Spy in the FBI, meanwhile, from New Dominion Pictures, tells the story of Robert Hanssen. “This is the thrilling story of one of New Dominion’s A Spy in the FBI the most astounding espionage cases in all of American history,” says Kristen Eppley, executive VP of international distribution. “Former FBI agents, friends and journalists recount Hanssen’s double life and reveal what drew him to espionage and how he stayed hidden for 20 years.”

Playing on viewers’ obsession with both Escapade Media’s Killer Soundtrack

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armchair sleuthing and food, Crime Scene Kitchen delivers a new take on the beloved cooking competition genre, as bakers are tasked with decoding what type of dessert was made when all that’s left are the crumbs, flour trails and a few elusive clues. “Crime Scene Kitchen is unlike any cooking show out there, an original format with amazing baking creations, a brilliant play-along guessing game for the whole family, with Joel McHale at the center of it all, bringing hilarity at every turn,” says Cyrus Farrokh, president of Propagate International.

Also in the food space is Boat Rocker Studios’ Chuck and the First Peoples’ Kitchen, as Chef Chuck Hughes visits Indigenous communities to expand his cooking horizons. “This series offers a thrilling mix

Propagate’s Crime Scene Kitchen

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TVS’s Toque 12 Eating Inn

of outdoor adventure, diversity and discovery as our amazing host takes viewers on this enthralling journey into the culinary traditions of Indigenous communities,” says Natalie Vinet, VP of global sales for unscripted.

The Television Syndication Co.’s (TVS) Toque 12 Eating Inn heads to Asia to spotlight the region’s top five-star venues. “The Toque 12 franchise has been a successful lifestyle/high-end cooking destination series for us over the past decade,” says Mary Joyce, VP of international sales. “Eating Inn follows a similar format to Toque 12 but is a more refreshing look at some of the finest chefs based in Asia.”

TVS is also showcasing the award-winning history doc Heroes on Deck, which “tells the fascinating inside story of one of the U.S. Navy’s ingenious

TVS’s Heroes on Deck

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BBC Studios’ A Life in Ten Pictures

training operations for its aircraft pilots, whose service led to victory in WWII,” Joyce says.

Offering a unique take on history, through the lens of music, is Escapade Media’s Devolution: A Devo Theory, spotlighting the band Devo. “This is more than a biopic,” Lawley says. “Through Devo’s music and history, this documentary looks back on their predictions about our world and compares where we are today, from climate change to consumerism. They were always political to the core, and today, they think the world has a lot to answer for.”

BBC Studios is also exploring history through the lens of pop culture in A Life in Ten Pictures, about ten photographs of beloved icons, among them Freddie Mercury, Muhammad Ali, Amy Winehouse and Tupac Shakur.

Escapade Media’s Devolution: A Devo Theory

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Propagate’s LFG

From the past to the present, Boat Rocker is showcasing two productions that speak to pressing issues in the world today. Covid America explores how the country coped with the pandemic over the past year. “There’s real interest in seeing how Americans across the country have been affected and how the future might look,” Vinet says.

“We feel this candid two-part series inspires and offers optimism that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.” My Trans Journey, meanwhile, delivers “a glimpse into the lives of the transgender community, bringing us moving stories of individuals transitioning.”

Propagate Content is launching LFG, from award-winning directors Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine. “The U.S. women’s soccer team are not only

Boat Rocker’s My Trans Journey

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New Dominion’s FantomWorks

fighting for pay equality but respect as professional athletes,” says Farrokh.

“The film captures it brilliantly as told by Megan Rapinoe and her teammates; we hope change will follow soon.”

We also have some fun lifestyle properties on offer in the TV Real Screenings Festival. There’s New Dominion’s FantomWorks, set in an automotive restoration shop. “With years of automotive restoration experience in addition to the qualities of discipline and precision Dan Short acquired in the military, the FantomWorks team runs a busy production pipeline to thoroughly refurbish some of America’s favorite rides,” says Eppley.

Boat Rocker’s Relative Race is a unique competition/travel show in which four teams take a ten-day journey across the country to discover new

Boat Rocker’s Relative Race

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BBC Studios’ Amazing Hotels

relatives and compete for a $50,000 grand prize using the contestant’s DNA as a road map. “With a surging interest in genealogy and family history in recent years, Relative Race shows the incredible impact that finding previously unknown family members can have, wrapped up in an exciting and hugely popular reality race format,” Vinet says.

Propagate Content is showcasing six seasons of FOX’s hit version of The Masked Singer. “The U.S. finished tape continues to perform in local markets as the spectacle and production values are second to none,” Farrokh says.

Amazing Hotels, from BBC Studios, takes viewers behind the scenes at some of the world’s most spectacular properties, with a third season now available.

Propagate’s The Masked Singer

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A+E Networks’ The Titans That Built America.

Remaking History Stephen David on his unique approach to making factual docudramas. By Mansha Daswani

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utting the finishing touches on his three-part event miniseries The Titans That Built America for The HISTORY Channel, Stephen David was reminded that history does frequently repeat itself. Using a mix of scripted drama, archival footage and talking heads, The Titans That Built America chronicles the stories of Pierre du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford and William Boeing, fierce rivals who ultimately combined their resources to help America win the Second World War. “We were making a story that happens after a pandemic, with a

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roaring 1920s, a market crash and then a depression, a new deal and a wealth tax,” David says. With President Biden working to put in place his American Jobs Plan amid the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the parallels to today were clear to David.

Produced by Banijay-owned Stephen David Entertainment and distributed by A+E Networks, The Titans That Built America serves as a follow-up to the Emmy-winning The Men Who Built America, looking at the development of the country from 1918 to 1945. Asked how he set out to compress 50 years of

“I put note cards over all the walls. Then, I use a string and try to find a story.” —Stephen David history into a three-part event, David says, “I have everyone do research; tell me everything that happened over those 50 years. I put note cards over all the walls. And then, I use a string and start to try to find a story. And I ask more questions. You have to know everything to figure out what story you’re going to tell.”

David pioneered the factual docudrama genre and his own approach has changed since The Men Who Built America. “I don’t know that I could have done six different main characters in one episode and the audience would have followed them. That’s not what was happening back then. I was almost doing biographies. I didn’t have them all at the same time intertwined. The audience can handle that now; they’re much more sophisticated.”

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The Anti-Vax Conspiracy

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ith Covid-19 vaccines rolling out around the globe, the origins and methods of the anti-vaccination movement are a timely exploration. The documentary The Anti-Vax Conspiracy, produced by Caravan Media and Quicksilver Media for Channel 4 in the U.K., delves deep into the motivations around the movement, exploring its unsubstantiated claims and fake science, as well as the coordinated and systematic efforts to generate as much money as possible—to support their message, and sometimes, for activists’ own personal gain.

The doc began brewing well before the Covid-19 vaccines were a talking point. “I first started looking at the idea almost two years ago,” says Flora Bagenal, producer of The Anti-Vax Conspiracy. “It had been sitting on ice for a bit, but then Covid

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hit, and one of the first things that happened was that the antivaxxers started going into overdrive. The project very quickly ramped up.”

The team made its way to the U.S., securing special travel permissions amid coronavirus lockdowns and quarantine protocols, to speak with hardcore anti-vaxxers—but also those who challenge the idea of anti-vaccination messages in a very personal way.

“We shot it ourselves, and it meant that it was quite intimate,” says Colette Camden, director. “We were able to hang out with people and allow their stories to unfold. There wasn’t the very formal rigidity of having a crew. It’s quite intimately crafted, but we’ve gone for a cinematic look even though it is self-shot.”

“We feel very strongly that the story is only just beginning.”

—Flora Bagenal

All3Media International is taking the documentary out to the global market, and both Camden and Bagenal are adamant that its messages should resonate in every country across the world.

“We feel very strongly that the story is only just beginning,” says Bagenal. “The anti-vaccination movement has grown and evolved in a way over Covid-19 that has strengthened its message.... We can see from the messages that they’re sharing with each other that their plan is very much for global domination. They want to seed doubt...and they’ve seen ways to do that.”

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ARTE Distribution’s The Fire Under the Mediterranean Sea.

READY TO EXPLORE Florence Sala on the importance of providing escapism and discovery through ARTE Distribution’s factual programming.

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he theme of discovery is one that runs through a large swath of factual genres, and content with this exploratory backbone has been in high demand as of late, according to Florence Sala, head of ARTE Distribution.

“The leading programs are ones that have never been seen before; that go into never-shown places and highlight new experiences,” she says. “Natural history and animal documentaries are also attractive for the audience, with a new shift toward dramastyle storytelling. This narrative shift can also be noticed among history and social-history factual.”

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ARTE Distribution has also seen a growing interest in health and wellbeing documentaries. In terms of social themes, there is a worldwide appetite for documentaries about female empowerment and minorities’ issues and stories.

“A few trends are rising due to the world’s situation,” Sala says.

“Escapism is the keyword for factual during the pandemic. People want to leave behind 2020 and go for uplifting, aspirational, escapist and outlandish programs.”

Archives, in particular, have proven to be key. “Authors and directors have risen to the challenge of finding innovative storytelling to tell gripping narratives, to be as immersive as scripted dramas,” says Sala.

“Escapism is the keyword for factual during the pandemic.”

—Florence Sala

Archives, in particular, have proven to be key for factual producers. “Authors and directors have risen to the challenge of finding innovative storytelling to tell gripping narratives, to be as immersive as scripted dramas,” says Sala.

To meet these needs and trends, ARTE Distribution has gathered a strong lineup of premium factual, she adds. This includes The Fire Under the Mediterranean Sea, which Sala calls a “breathtaking, never-seen-before documentary that mixes discovery, nature and science.”

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Big Lizard (Bridge preschool CGI, 52x7 min.) Imagine having a whole alien planet to explore with your new best friend, who happens to be a fun-loving big lizard.

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Lloyd of the Flies (Kids 7-11 CGI & 2D comedy, 52x11 min.) It is estimated that there are some 10 quintillion individual insects alive at any one time. This series is about one of them: Lloyd.

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Pop Paper City (Kids 4-6 CGI view-and-do adventure, 52x11 min.) Focuses on creating adventures together, encouraging “doing as well as viewing” through lovable characters and adventures.

Shaun the Sheep (Kids 6-9 & family stop-frame comedy, 170x7 min. & 2x28 min.) Aardman’s familyfavorite TV series is recognized the world over for its slapstick humor, distinctive look and strong, quirky characters and enjoyed across multiple media platforms.

Sol (Family 2D, 1x28 min.) This heartwarming film celebrates the light that true love brings into the world.

The Epic Adventures of Morph (Kids stop-frame comedy, 15x5 min.) Morph, one of Aardman’s first creations, is back with his gang for a brand-new series of action-packed slapstick adventures.

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Cleo & Cuquin (Kids 2-5 CG, 52x7 min.) In each episode, Cleo and Cuquin and their siblings will face small conflicts and deal with them the best way children know how to: by playing.

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Legend Quest: Masters of Myth (Kids 8-12 2D, 13x24 min.) When the toughest mythical and legendary creatures attack, it’s up to Leo and his monster hunter team to save the day.

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Little J & Big Cuz (Preschool, S2: 13x12 min., S1: 13x12 min.) Five-year-old Little J and his 9-yearold cousin Big Cuz are a couple of Indigenous Australian kids living with their Nanna and Old Dog. Are You Tougher than Your Ancestors? (Liveaction adventure, 10x24 min.) A fun and immersive living history series that pits the skills of today’s kids against the exploits of children from Australia’s past, to find out how they measure up.

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Lea & Pop (Kids 2-5 CG, 56x2 min.) Lea and Pop are two siblings who love music and songs. Along with their friends, the musical instruments, they sing and dance.

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Maleficius (Crime, 1x90 min.) Prof. Dr. Bordauer is an inventor and a famous scientist in the field of neurology with lofty plans for merging the human brain with AI. However, doubts about his credibility are growing.

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Einstein High (Kids & teens, S1-24: 26x25 min. each) Away from their families, the pupils of Einstein High learn to look after themselves quite early in their lives.

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Toni, the Midwife (Comedy/romance, 4x90 min., more eps. in prod.) Toni, a male midwife, loses his job at the hospital and is offered a place in the surgery of gynecologist Luise. Events from the past seem to complicate their collaboration.

After the Bomb (Drama, 1x95 min.) Munich 1980. A bomb kills 13 innocents. An investigative reporter doubts what he hears marketed to the masses and dives headfirst into a truth trap he will not win.

Storm of Love (Telenovela, S1-17: 150-250 eps. each) A five-star country hotel at the foot of the Alps provides a comforting backdrop for the emotional upheavals that plague each season’s new young lovers.

Men in Charge (Comedy/romance, 1x90 min.) A former football star who has failed in his career due to problems with alcohol and numerous escapades must prove that he has his life under control again when his ex-wife seeks sole custody of their three children.

Lothar (Dramedy, 1x90 min.) After a cancer diagnosis, Lothar gets his affairs in order, meets with his estranged daughter, sells his company, finds a home for his dog and only friend, leaves the shelter everything in his will and checks in to a hospice— only to find out he was misdiagnosed.

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O (44-207) 307-3230 m info@cakeentertainment.com w www.cakeentertainment.com Contact: Ed Galton, CEO; Bianca Rodriguez, head, sales; Rob Doherty, SVP, prod.; Daniel Bays, VP, dvpmt.; Julien Farçat, sales mgr.; Bassma Rassi, sales exec.; Zoe Durand, sales coord.; Tanya Peck, mktg. mgr.; Odilia Sickinghe, dvmpt. coord.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Dodo (Kids 8+/family animation, 20x11 min.) A funny, relatable and heartwarming portrayal of everyday school life as experienced by 11-year-old

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Joe Connolly, navigating the dramas and pitfalls of his first year at secondary school.

B.O.T. and the BEASTIES (Preschool animation, 50x5 min.) From Ragdoll Productions, introduces the comic adventures of a lovable robot as he discovers new worlds and an assortment of bizarre beasties that inhabit them.

Jorel’s Brother (Kids 8-12 animation, 104x11 min.) Follows the daily adventures of a shy and nameless 9-year-old boy who is overshadowed by his more infamous sibling.

Pablo (Preschool animation, 104x11 min.)

Pablo, a 5-and-a-half-year-old boy who is on the autism spectrum, turns his life challenges into imaginative drawings to help him face the real world with confidence.

Kiri and Lou (Preschool animation, 52x5 min.) Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur, and Lou, a gentle and thoughtful creature, navigate a forest of feelings with laughter, song and adventure.

Mighty Mike (Kids 6-12 animation, 78x7 min.)

Non-dialogue slapstick comedy featuring a refined pug who longs for a quiet life but is instead forced to defend his house from a bunch of furry intruders.

Total Dramarama (Kids 6-12 animation, 156x11 min.) The prequel to the multi-award-winning franchise reintroduces favorite cast members and ages them down from teenagers to toddlers.

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Tish Tash (Preschool animation, 52x5 min.)

Young bear Tish, her bear family and her largerthan-life imaginary friend Tash embark on fun adventures while inspiring imaginative play and problem-solving in young children.

Angry Birds Slingshot Stories (Kids 4+ animation, 40x1 min.) A behind-the-scenes look that gives us some answers to all the big questions from the Angry Birds games. Non-dialogue.

Mush-Mush & the Mushables (Animation, 48x11 min./2x22 min.) Follows the exciting outdoor adventures of the Mushable community, pocket-sized Guardians of the Forest, as they embark on a fun journey of self-discovery.

m sales@cineflix.com w www.cineflixrights.com Contact: Chris Bonney, CEO, Rights, Cineflix Media; James Durie, head, scripted; Sandra Piha, SVP, sales, pan-regional, U.K., Eire & Scandinavia; Lucinda Gergley-Garner, SVP, sales, North America & German-speaking territories; Chris Bluett, SVP, sales, AsiaPac & Benelux; Tom Misselbrook, SVP, scripted sales & dvpmt.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Marcella (Scripted, S1-3: 24x60 min.) The International Emmy-winning series is a dark and complex thriller set on the streets of London.

Detective Marcella Backland is confronted by the

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return of a killer from her past while battling the fear she might be responsible for the murders.

Mirage (Scripted, 6x60 min.) Claire embarks on a lifeor-death mission that includes blackmail, nuclear sabotage and deceiving the people she loves the most.

The Minister (Scripted, 8x60 min.) Benedikt Ríkardsson takes a radical approach to politics, earning him the support of the Icelandic people.

Storm Stories: The Next Chapter

An Ordinary Woman (Scripted, S1-2: 17x60 min.)

Follows the story of Marina, an ordinary woman living a seemingly ordinary life in Moscow, but whose secret career running a clandestine network of prostitutes is threatened following the death of one of her “girls.”

An Ice Wine Christmas (Movie, 1x90 min.) A bigcity sommelier returns to her hometown for the annual ice wine harvest, but traditions are upended with a surprise announcement and a holiday romance.

I Was Lorena Bobbitt (Movie, 1x90 min.) Lorena Bobbitt made tabloid headlines when, after enduring years of abuse by her husband, she cut off his penis with a knife in 1993. Now a powerful crusader for women’s rights, she tells her story for the first time in this award-nominated movie.

Ambulance Code Red (Fact-ent., S1-2: 3x60 min.) Following elite British paramedics on their most extreme calls, this series is an adrenalinepumping ride on the edge of life.

Storm Stories: The Next Chapter (Factual, S1-2: 16x60 min. & 1x30 min.) Featuring devastating hurricanes, blizzards, wildfires and more, this series showcases dramatic tales of severe weather and the firstperson accounts of those who survived them.

Inside Taronga Zoo (Fact-ent., S1-2: 26x60 min.) Narrated by Naomi Watts, provides exclusive access to one of the greatest conservation success stories in the world.

Wizard of Paws (Fact-ent., S1-2: 21x30 min.)

Follows pet prosthetics pioneer Derrick Campana as he gives troubled animals a second chance.

DANDELOOO

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Billy the Hamster Cowboy (2D, 52x11 min.)

Growing up in the Wild West and raised on the exciting stories told by his father, Billy, with his cowboy outfit, has a burning desire to hit the trail.

Dounia (2D, 1x28 min./6x7 min.) Forced to leave their country, Dounia and her grandparents set off in search of a new home. As she travels around the world in search of asylum, Dounia encounters many people and lives many great adventures.

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Kosmix (2D paper-cut, 26x5 min.) Little robot Kit tells stories about his journey to the end of the galaxy and back to Earth.

Pompon Little Bear (2D, 39x7 min.) Pompon is a 6-year-old cub in bear years. He is mischievous, cheerful and playful. But above all things, he has an incredible and precious talent: he can make extra out of ordinary.

Mum Is Pouring Rain (2D, 1x26 min.) Jane is super excited to spend Christmas with her mom at her Grandma’s, but the plan changes suddenly.

Petit (2D, S1: 39x7 min., S2: 26x7 min.) Discover Petit’s unique and imaginative perspective about daily situations that will become adventures he will have to face being brave and creative, and always with his friend’s help.

Dounia

Shooom’s Odyssey (2D, 1x26 min.) Shooom, a baby owl, hatches just as a storm turns the bayou surrounding her tree upside down. Come hell or high water, she’s determined to find a mother.

Stinky Dog (2D, 52x13 min.) The hilarious and hectic adventures of a maverick mutt and a flattened cat.

Taina and the Amazon’s Guardians (3D, S1: 26x11 min., S2: 26x11 min.) When the forest is in

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distress, the “Cru-Cru” call echoes all the way to the Great Tree, where Taina and the Guardians of the Amazon are always ready to help.

The Treehouse Stories (Live action/2D, S1: 26x7 min., S2: 23x7 min., S3: 28x7 min., S4: 26x7 min.)

Friends meet in a secret treehouse to share their favorite books.

DORI MEDIA GROUP

O (972-3) 647-8185 m sales@dorimedia.com w www.dorimedia.com

Contact: Nadav Palti, pres. & CEO; Carolina Sabbag, VP, sales, Western Europe, U.S. & Canada; Maria Perez Campi, dir., sales, LatAm & U.S. Hispanic; Camila Premet, sales mgr., CEE, CIS & Africa; Haikal Jamari, sales mgr., Asia & Middle East; Einat Borovich-Naim, VP, mktg.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Power Couple (Reality format) Puts love to the test like you’ve never seen before as eight couples face extreme challenges that will test how well they really know each other.

The New Black (Comedy, 12x30 min.) They live the dream—on the one hand, they enjoy the benefits of the prestigious yeshiva student status in the orthodox society, and on the other hand, they enjoy the pleasures of modern life.

Normal (Drama, 8x35 min.) When 24-year-old Noam Ashkenazy hits rock bottom, he finds his own route to normality in the unlikeliest of places: the psych ward.

In Treatment (Drama, 45x30 min.) A groundbreaking daily drama that takes viewers on a

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journey through the intriguing and fascinating world Esau (Drama, 4x60 min.) Follows a 40-year-old of psychotherapy, following five ongoing treat- writer who returns to his family home after half a ments of five different patients. lifetime to face the brother who stole both his love and livelihood.

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Las Estrellas (5 Stars) (Romantic comedy, 120x60 min.) The death of Mario Star leaves his five daughters facing a challenge to successfully manage a boutique hotel, which they will have to fulfill in order to claim the inheritance.

La Entrega (The Drop) (Crime thriller, 10x50 min.) A series about the huge number of people disappearing daily in Bolivia, revealing a world of power games, sex cravings and violence.

El Buscador (The Browser) (Interviews) A TV format centered on face-to-face interviews triggered by web content that anyone can easily access online.

AHA! Experience (Studio game show) An entertainment quiz show that wants to find out not what you know but what you see. Visuals are universal; no matter what language you speak, it’s all right there in front of your eyes.

The Best of All (Shiny-floor game show) Is the average answer from a large group of people always closer to the right result than the answer of one?

Contact: Olivier Dumont, pres.; Monica Candiani, EVP, content sales.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Peppa Pig (Preschool 2D, 377x5 min. & 4 specials) Peppa is a lovable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa’s adventures always end happily with loud snorts of laughter.

Ricky Zoom (Preschool CGI, 104x11 min.) Ricky, a rescue bike, lives in Wheelford, where he shares his experiences with his enthusiastic bike buddies Loop, Scootio and DJ. PJ Masks (Preschool CGI, 260x11 min.) Follows the thrilling nighttime exploits of three young friends who transform into their dynamic superhero alter egos, Catboy, Owlette and Gekko, when they put their pajamas on at night and activate their animal amulets.

Pony Life (Preschool 2D, 40x11 min.) The My Little Pony series explores the funny side of friendship, following the hilarious adventures of the ponies as they spend most of their time at Sugarcube Corner.

Power Rangers Dino Fury (Action/CGI, 44x22 min.) When an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, a

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brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the prehistoric power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat.

Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (Preschool animation adventure/sci-fi, 104x11 min.) At the Rescue Bots Academy, new recruits learn the power of team building through exciting simulated and real-life rescue missions that highlight the importance of heroism, teamwork and, most importantly, friendship.

Pony Life

Treehouse Detectives (Preschool CGI, 40x11 min.)

Follows a brother and sister detective team, Toby and Teri, as they explore the world around them.

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (Preschool 2D, 104x11 min.) Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise above the tallest towers, is home to Princess Holly, a young fairy still learning how to do magic properly, and her elf best friend, Ben. Cupcake & Dino: General Services (2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Follows the larger-than-life exploits of Cupcake, a pastry with a Napoleon complex, and his fun-loving brother, Dino, as they strive to make a name for themselves in the General Services business.

Transformers: Cyberverse (Animation action/ adventure, 62x11 min. & 2x44 min.) Two specials

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available: “The Immobilizers,” in which the planet of Cybertron becomes frozen in time, and “The Perfect Decepticon,” following as the peace treaty between the Autobots and Decepticons is put to the test when a new threat arrives, bringing a war from another reality.

ESCAPADE MEDIA

O (61) 411-035317 m natalie@escapademedia.com.au w www.escapademedia.com.au Contact: Natalie Lawley, mng. dir.; Anthony Mrsnik, dir.; Jessica Stonehouse, head, sales, partnerships & business dvpmt., U.S. & U.K.; Torquil Macneal, cnslt., Korea, China, Thailand & Taiwan; Stephen White, cnslt., completed sales, Australia, New Zealand & Canada & scripted projects in dvpmt.; Damien Naughton, cnslt., CEE & Russia; Ole Steen Stolberg, cnslt., Nordics & Benelux.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS For the Love of Pets (Fact-ent., 8x60 min.) A heartwarming series offering insights into the world of people and pets at a unique time when pet ownership has never been higher.

Chasing Chaos (Factual, 1x90 min. & 4x60 min.)

Offers a rare and exclusive look into the fight to provide the best standard of emergency medical response in the world’s worst situations.

Killer Soundtrack (Factual/crime, 13x48 min.)

Runs the needle over true crime and examines the lyrics, tunes and genres it has inspired. It spins tales of murder and mayhem with memorable music and record industry accounts that cut close to the bone.

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The Best Kind of Beautiful (Drama, 6x60 min.) A series about the relationship between Florence St. Claire and Albert, whose journey is filled with deeprooted feelings and anxieties, opposition and obstacles, mixed with true moments of candor and humor.

Devolution: A Devo Theory (Factual, 1x60 min.)

Forty years ago, five musicians joined forces. In music they found a vehicle to share their dire prediction of human decay. They were DEVO, short for de-evolution.

Cloudy River (Drama, 1x47 min.) Asks whether you can truly be there for each other in an open relationship while pursuing the individual freedoms the relationship is founded on.

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Crash Test World (Factual, 6x30 min.) Starring Kari Byron, this series is all about dropping in and testing out a culture to see how it works while Kari asks the important questions of our time.

Back to Nature (Factual/lifestyle, 8x30 min.)

Explores our need to reconnect with the land around us for our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Starring Aaron Pederson and Holly Ringland.

Back to Nature Finland (Factual/lifestyle, S1: 9x30 min., S2: 6x30 min.) Set across stunning Nordic locations as it explores our need to reconnect with the land around us for our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Big vs Small (Factual, 1x52 min./1x76 min.) A modern-day fairytale stretching from monster waves in Portugal to the dark stillness of a farnorth, frozen Finnish lake—it’s about power and strength on top of the water and facing demons under it.

O (33-1) 8425-0270 m communication@fedent.com w fedent.com Contact: Pascal Breton, fndr. & group chmn.; Lionel Uzan, co-fndr. & group CEO; David Michel, cofndr. & pres., Cottonwood Media; Benoit Lacombe, group COO; Monica Levy, co-head, intl. drama & kids; Jean-Michel Ciszewski, co-head, intl. drama; Sarah Zarka, intl. sales mgr.; Guillaume Pommier, intl. sales mgr.; Isabella Barsumian, sales mgr.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS In Treatment (Drama, 35x36 min.) The acclaimed French adaptation of cult format BeTipul by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache (The Intouchables).

Delete Me (YA drama, 7x26 min.) Viaplay’s new young adult sensation. Highest scores in history for a launch. A leaked sex tape has terrible consequences on the lives of two best friends in high school.

Deadly Tropics S2 (Procedural dramedy, S1-2: 24x60 min.) A dramedy police series featuring a

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duo of modern women cops on the island of Martinique. Season three currently in production.

Your Honor (Drama, 6x52 min.) The French adaptation of the hit drama format. A respected judge is forced to sacrifice everything when his child kills the son of a dangerous criminal he helped put behind bars.

Running Away (Psychological thriller, 12x52 min.) A broken family is forced to go on the run in this riveting thriller for RAI. Presto! School of Magic (Animated comedy adventure, 52x11 min.) The brand-new comedy produced by TeamTO features a band of talented and curious kids who dream of one day becoming magicians.

Deadly Tropics

Partisan (Crime thriller, 5x60 min.) An intense psychological thriller set in a gated eco-farm in lush yet suspicious surroundings. Best series at CANNESERIES 2021.

Cheyenne & Lola (Crime dramedy, 8x60 min.) A female crime dramedy/modern-day Western starring Veerle Baetens and Charlotte Le Bon. Red Light (Drama/thriller, 10x60 min.) An intense thriller, starring Carice Van Houten, set in the world of international prostitution, featuring three women at a turning point in their lives. Special Interpretation prize at CANNESERIES 2021.

Lil’ Buck: Real Swan (Doc., 1x90 min.) Looks at Buck’s journey from Memphis jooker to worldrenowned hybrid dancer, teacher and art activist.

Part of the official selection at Tribeca.

FRANCE TV DISTRIBUTION

O (33-6) 7312-8769 m manon.depuiset@francetv.fr w sales.francetvdistribution.fr Contact: Julia Schulte, SVP, intl. sales; Christel Delahaye, head, acq.; Michelle Palant, intl. sales mgr.; Lucille Ract, intl. sales mgr.; Lauren Agostini, intl. sales mgr.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Ana Pumpkin (Preschool, 52x5 min.) Ana is 5 years old. With the help of her loving family and her inseparable companion, Buddy the dog, Ana explores the world around her in her own way.

Disco Dragon (Preschool, 52x13 min.) Grooville is the home of Disco, a dragon who’s crazy about music—and who can hear each child’s inner groove.

When one of those little soundtracks goes off the rails, Disco gets edgy. On his missions, Disco can count on the help of his little neighbor, Betty.

Super Caribou (Kids 5-8, 48x11 min.) Welcome to the lovely town of Windy-Mount with its charming town hall, post office, café and bus stop. Jeremy the superhero caribou watches over the town like Superman over Metropolis.

Grosha & Mister B (Kids 6-9, 52x11 min.) Two cat detectives work as a team at the Special Bureau of Investigation (SBI). The two agents

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have diametrically opposed methods and characters, and their job is to solve the wackiest of criminal cases.

Little Brown Bear (Preschool, 52x7 min.) Little Brown Bear is the hero of first-time adventures. He lives in the countryside with his Mum and Dad in a safe, idealized and colorful environment.

A Day, A Fact (Educational, S1-8: 840x1.5 min.) To understand the society in which they are growing up, children need examples and references suited to their age. Every episode is intended to answer one question asked by a child on a range of topics.

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Boris (Preschool, S1-2: 52x3 min., 1x13 min. special, S3: 26x7 min.) Boris is a 4-year-old boy who believes in his adventures with his toys, giving them speech with the sole strength of his imagination.

Rabbids Invasion (Kids 6-12, 312x7 min.) In season four, the rabbids embark on a tumultuous voyage across the globe in search of a pretzel paradise.

Peanuts (Kids 6-12, Pop collection: 60x1.5 min., kids & family format: 104x7 min.) The series captures the spirit and the dynamic of the universal and timeless stories of Charlie Brown, his friends and the world-famous beagle Snoopy.

The Owl and Co (Kids 6-12, S1-2: 156x7 min., 1x13 min. special) When you have the Owl’s grumpy, quick-tempered nature and you can’t bear noise or others in general, there is nothing worse than having to put up with neighbors.

Contact: Cécilia Rossignol, EVP, intl. sales & dvpmt.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS El Presidente (Satirical drama, 8x60 min.)

Inspired by the real-life characters and events behind the 2015 “FIFA Gate” corruption scandal.

Narcos: Mexico (Action/drama, 50x60 min.)

Chronicles the real-life rise to global power of the most infamous drug lords. Latest installment focuses on Mexico’s cannabis trade and the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel.

Hannibal (Psychological horror/thriller, 39x60 min.) Hannibal Lecter was a brilliant psychiatrist in the employ of the FBI. His task: to help an unusually gifted criminal profiler, Will Graham, solve horrible crimes.

The Art of Crime (Procedural drama, 20x60 min.) In this modern-day police procedural, a hotheaded Paris cop teams up with a Louvre art historian to solve crimes across storied French museums and landmarks.

Hetty Feather (Family/kids period drama, 53x30 min. & 2x30 min. holiday specials) Hetty Feather

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lives in a children’s home where she faces daily mixes football, teen drama, amazing planets challenges, makes friends and discovers untold and scary enemies. truths as she searches for her mother.

F is for Family (Adult animated comedy, 36x30 GOQUEST MEDIA min.) Follows the Murphy family in the 1970s, a O (91-22) 495-591-00 time when you could smack your kid, smoke m contact@goquestmedia.com indoors and bring a gun to the airport. w www.goquestmedia.com

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Bionic Max (Kids 6-11 animated buddy comedy, 52x11 min.) A malfunctioning bionic guinea pig and his goldfish buddy escape from their laboratory into Woodchuck Woods and must learn to adapt in this urban jungle.

Furiki Wheels (Kids 6-11 2D slapstick action/buddy comedy, 52x11 min.) André Furiki is a hyperactive young sloth with oodles of drive to become a racecar driver.

Belle and Sebastian (Kids 5-9 animated action/adventure/comedy, 52x11 min.) Tells the outdoor adventures of a courageous young boy, Sebastian, and his huge white dog, Belle, who will rush to anybody’s rescue, friend or foe, no matter what the risk.

Galactik Football (Kids 6-12 CGI action, 78x26 min.) An ultimate sci-fi football game that

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Contact: Vivek Lath, fndr. & CEO; Jimmy George, sales & acq., global; Elif Turna, sales, MENA & Eastern Europe; Harshad Wadadekar, sales, AsiaPac; Akshit Sandhu, acq., global.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Divorce in Peace (Dramedy, 20x28 min.) A couple who want to end their 20-year-long marriage consult a therapist to devise a divorce plan so they can part on good terms.

Traitor (Spy thriller, 6x58 min.) Driven by umbrage and personal gain, an official at the Estonian Ministry of Defense becomes an agent for Russian intelligence when Estonia joins NATO. Civil Servant (Spy thriller, 24x50 min.) A young, ambitious Serbian Secret Service agent negotiates the dangerous rules of the modern century international spy game.

Debt to the Sea (Mystery/thriller, 11x50 min.)

The arrival of a mysterious stranger triggers an unstoppable wave of events for the unsettled inhabitants of a beautiful but deadly Montenegro coastal village.

Rats (Crime thriller, 6x55 min.) In the world of the Czech-Vietnamese meth syndicates, the lines between order and anarchy shatter for a naive young drug dealer and an ambitious female cop.

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Mother’s Choice (Family drama, 16x45 min.) A young schoolteacher decides to rescue her favorite 7-year-old student from a negligent mother. They plan to flee the country, but a chain of deadly events will put a stop to their desperate escape.

Divorce in Peace

GURU STUDIO

O (1-416) 599-4878 m sales@gurustudio.com w gurustudio.com Contact: Frank Falcone, pres. & exec. creative dir.; Jonathan Abraham, VP, sales & business dvpmt.; Rachel Marcus, VP, creative dvpmt.; Daniel Rattner, VP, mktg.; Corey Caplan, dir., intl. sales; Emily Jenkins, dir., creative dvpmt.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Pikwik Pack (Preschool 2D, 52x11 min.) Follows Suki the hedgehog and her team of adorable animals as they deliver magical packages to the kind citizens of Pikwik.

True and the Rainbow Kingdom (Preschool 3D, 30x22 min., 5x22 min. seasonal specials, 1x44 min. holiday special & bonus content) True, our bright and fearless heroine, and her hilarious best friend, Bartleby the cat, come to the rescue of Rainbow City’s whimsical citizens.

Big Blue (Kids 5-9 2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Siblings Lettie and Lemo lead their quirky submarine crew to solve the ocean’s mysteries and find the origins of a new magical recruit named Bacon Berry.

What the F***?! (Hidden-camera/wish-fulfillment format, 10x45 min.) Members of the public secretly spend weeks training in a skill that neither they nor their loved ones ever expect of them. Hidden cameras capture the big reveal and reaction of family and friends.

Queen (Biopic/historical drama, 11x50 min.)

Inspired by true events, follows the life of Shakti Sheshadri from her days as an ordinary diligent student to her rise as a reluctant yet successful film star to her final ascent into political prominence.

Markuss (Crime drama, 8x45 min.) Her only son’s kidnapping from kindergarten leaves English teacher Polina Klochko devastated. Five years later she unbelievably sees him on TV. Resuming the search, will she be reunited with her son?

Appearances (Psychological thriller, 10x60 min.)

When on their 40th birthday one of the Bérubé twin sisters goes missing, her journal provides shocking revelations and clues that help to solve the mystery of her disappearance.

Pikwik Pack

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Justin Time (Preschool 2D, 74x11 min. & 2x22 min.) Justin’s imagination catapults him into larger-than-life adventures set in different points in history.

INTER MEDYA

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son of a poor woodchopper. On another wedding night, she reappears.

Bitter Lands (Drama) The story of a legendary love that begins in Istanbul during the 1970s and continues in the fertile lands of Çukurova in southern Turkey through the trials of evil, ambition and tyranny.

The Light of Hope (Drama, 164x60 min.) Tells the heartbreaking story of a family torn to pieces. A mother, father and child must overcome obstacles to find each other and become a family again.

Respect (Drama, 8x60 min.) Ercüment Çözer is a sociopath obsessed with the idea of respect.

Interrupted (Drama, 8x60 min.) Ozan, a young and idealistic journalist, dies in an unfortunate traffic accident but is given a second chance and comes back to life in the body of Kadir.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 (Drama, 1x132 min.) In 1983, Memo, a shepherd with a mental deficiency, is framed for the murder of the martial law commander’s daughter and sentenced to death. He needs a miracle to get back to his life and his daughter.

Contact: Can Okan, fndr. & CEO; Beatriz Cea Okan, VP & head, sales & acq.; Sibel Levendoglu, sales exec.; Pelin Koray, sales exec.; Sinem Aliskan, sales exec.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Trusted (Drama) Marashli is an ex-soldier who has left the special forces to open up a secondhand bookstore and spend more time with his sick daughter, Zelis. His life changes when the beautiful Mahur Turel walks into his bookstore.

Last Summer (Drama) An idealistic prosecutor agrees to protect Akgun in exchange for testimony from the young man’s father, an imprisoned mob boss.

Scorpion (Drama) Ferda’s stubbornness and Perihan not wanting her causes a great war between the mother and daughter.

Ramo (Drama, 130x45 min.) Inspired by a real person, tells the extraordinary story of a man who goes against his superiors and falls in love with the daughter of his arch nemesis.

The Ambassador’s Daughter (Drama, 180x45 min.) Nare, an ambassador’s daughter, disappeared the night she was due to marry Sancar, the The Trusted

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LITTLE ENGINE MOVING PICTURES

O (1-416) 892-0918 m maria@littleengine.tv w www.littleengine.tv

Contact: Maria Kennedy, owner & exec. producer; Ben Mazzotta, showrunner & exec. producer; Nicole McKechnie, head, business affairs; Suzi Choueiri, head, prod.; Kyle Perez, dist. coord.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Cutie Pugs (Preschool 2-5 live action, 26x7 min.)

Transforms simple childhood play into grand learning adventures, seen through the eyes of a little girl and her talking puppies.

and Gavin the Canada Goose on a playful crossCanada tour sharing adventures, incredible sights and “fun facts.”

Starseeker (Kids 8-12 live-action space adventure comedy, 26x22 min.) The story of three dissimilar kids who “zap” between everyday life at home and school on Earth and explore the farthest reaches of the universe.

Laugh Therapy (Comedy, 52x22 min.) Follows the day-to-day life of Maggie, an uncertified therapist, her dysfunctional family, misfit friends and over-the-top online clientele as they emerge from lockdown.

The Picco Incident (YA sci-fi mystery thriller, 26x30 min.) When a shadowy government agency investigating a plane crash interrogates the Picco family, Jack and his parents must conceal the survivor that’s crashed on their farm.

The Limits (YA drama/thriller, 1x90 min.) Four troubled individuals find refuge at a motel where their lives collide in a chain reaction that affects them all in different ways.

Cutie Pugs ABC

Cutie Pugs ABC (Preschool 2-5 2D, 30x2 min.) The Cutie Pugs learn their ABCs, simple first words and seasons of the year in a series of fun, educational and accessible animated shorts.

Now You Know (Bridge 4-6 live-action hybrid, 78x7 min.) Follow an imaginative 5-year-old boy and his hilarious non-verbal monkey best friend through a series of adventures linked to a different question each episode.

Canada Crew (Bridge 4-7 live-action hybrid, 26x7 min.) Join Bebe the Beaver, Mo the Moose

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MATTEL TELEVISION

m content_sales@mattel.com w www.mattel.com PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Barbie Princess Adventure (Animation, 1x72 min.) In this all-new musical, the adventure begins when Barbie meets Princess Amelia, who looks a lot like Barbie. The princess is nervous about becoming queen, so she comes up with a plan to switch places with Barbie.

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MONDO TV GROUP

O (39-06) 8632-3293 m silvia.darchivio@mondotvgroup.com w www.mondotvgroup.com

Barbie & Chelsea The Lost Birthday

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (Animation, S2: 22x22 min.) Follow the everyday life of Barbie as she embarks upon exciting adventures with her family and friends (including Ken), from fun road trips to sister shenanigans.

Barbie & Chelsea The Lost Birthday (Animation, 1x60 min.) Barbie, Chelsea and the Roberts family set sail on an adventure cruise. During the trip, Chelsea embarks on a fantastical journey through an enchanted jungle island to save her lost birthday.

Enchantimals Spring into Harvest Hills (Animation, 1x44 min.) The Enchantimals mount an epic quest for Harvest Hills, where they must ask the heart of nature to restart spring before Everwilde and everyone in it ceases to exist.

Enchantimals Secrets of Snowy Valley (Animation, 1x44 min.) Pristina Polar Bear embarks on a harrowing search for her missing bestie, Glacier, that leads her to Snowy Valley, where a freak hot cocoa factory accident threatens to destroy the endangered Key Glacier and Snowy Valley.

Thomas & Friends S25 (Animation, 52x11 min.)

Thomas and his friends work together and form lasting bonds that help them overcome any obstacle on the Island of Sodor.

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Contact: Matteo Corradi, pres. & CEO; Maria B. Fois, CEO, Mondo TV Iberoamerica; Luana Perrero, head, content sales; Paolo Zecca, chief prod. officer.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Wee Littles (Simulated stop-motion preschool adventure, 52x5 min.) A tiny family of four lives in the forest, handling their compact size with their own unique and inventive flair.

MeteoHeroes (2D comedy/adventure/edutainment, 52x7 min.) Six superpowered kids fight to protect our planet from climate change and pollution in a funny series full of adventures that both educates and entertains.

The Wee Littles

Agent 203 (CGI sci-fi adventure comedy, 26x22 min.) Zoe is Agent 203, on a quest to save the universe and find her father, while also coping with everyday teenage social and emotional issues.

Annie & Carola (2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Nerdy Carola builds Annie, a robot clone, as a friend. But

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the crazy, uninhibited Annie drags Carola into all the situations she fears the most.

Hey Fuzzy Yellow (2D/live-action preschool edutainment/emotainment, 52x11 min.) An unconventional curriculum-designed show to equip children with 21st-century skills using an approach that mirrors the parenting values of millennials.

Robot Trains (CGI comedy adventure, S3: 52x11 min.) Railwatch—trains that become robots to defend Rail World—face their toughest challenge when villainous Train X takes control of a deadly source of energy.

Sissi the Young Empress (CGI comedy adventure, S3: 26x11 min.) Sissi and Franz are now married. Sissi is still a free-spirited girl and doesn’t hesitate to help her human and animal friends around Schönbrunn Palace.

Invention Story (CGI comedy, 52x11 min.) The tale of a creative young fox, whose brilliant and eccentric inventions delight the inhabitants of Carrot Town and infuriate the angry, jealous mayor.

NEW DOMINION PICTURES

O (1-757) 923-1300 m kristen.eppley@newdominion.com w www.newdominion.com

FantomWorks

A Haunting (Docudrama, 115x60 min.) Between the world we see and the things we fear there are doors. When they are opened, nightmares become reality.

FantomWorks (Reality, 70x60 min.) FantomWorks restoration expert Dan Short and his team only have a heart for those who genuinely love their cars.

Crime Stoppers (Doc./reenactment, 90x30 min.)

An eight-time Emmy Award-winning program that exposes horrifying, unsolved homicide and kidnapping cases across the United States.

OFF THE FENCE

O (31-205) 200-222 m info@offthefence.com w www.offthefence.com

Contact: Stefanie Fischer, mng. dir., sales; Rebeca Fernandez, sales dir.; Oliver Taprogge, dir., digital sales; Antoine Paul, sales mgr.; Monica van den Contact: Kristen Eppley, EVP, intl. dist.; Nicolas Burgh, sales mgr.; Jia Zhao, dir., coprod. & sales, Valcour, CEO. Asia; Loren Baxter, head., acq.; Dylan Casella, PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS acq. exec.

A Spy in the FBI (True crime, 1x128 min.) In the PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS clandestine world of espionage, spies are only as Wild Romania (Nature & wildlife, 3x60 min.) good as the secrets they steal—and keep.

From vast forests and majestic peaks to the largest

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wetland of the continent, Romania is the best-kept secret of the European wilderness.

The Humboldt Current (Nature & wildlife, 3x60 min.) The Humboldt Current, along South America’s western coast, fosters biodiversity that supports the largest creatures on our planet and encourages life to thrive.

The Whale Is a Witness (Nature & wildlife, 1x60 min.) The whales are the witnesses to a glorious past of giants and also to an untold human history: the clues are everywhere.

The Global Vaccine Race (Science, 1x60 min./1x90 min.) Discover the exclusive stories of six global research teams as they race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine and save millions of lives.

As It Happened (Science, 6x60 min.) Pulls back the curtain on some of the world’s most shocking, notorious and captivating news stories of the past century.

Wild Romania

The TS Madison Experience (Lifestyle, 6x60 min.)

Follow TS Madison Hinton, American entertainer and LGBT activist, as she journeys to be the first Black trans woman to host a mainstream talk show.

The Man Who Saw Too Much (History, 1x60 min.) The Holocaust through the eyes of Boris

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Pahor, the oldest known living survivor of the concentration camps.

Rare Survivors: China’s Iconic Wildlife (Nature & wildlife, 1x60 min.) China’s wildlife is more than just pandas. For the first time, we discover the rare animal survivors, some well-known and others important and iconic.

PBS INTERNATIONAL

m semarks@pbs.org w pbsinternational.org

Contact: Tom Koch, VP, presales & coprod.; Joe Barrett, VP, sales; Betsy LeBlanc, dir., intl.; Tracy Beckett, commissioning editor; Anna Alvord, snr. sales mgr.; Nanci Church, snr. sales mgr.; Sarah Marks, mktg. & strategy mgr.; Carmel Nemirovsky, sales coord.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Jihadist (Current affairs, 1x60 min.) In his first interview with a Western journalist, the former Al Qaeda commander tells FRONTLINE correspondent Martin Smith his fight is with Syrian President Assad, not the U.S. Billy Graham (History, 2x60 min.) Explores the life and career of one of the best-known and most influential religious leaders of the 20th century.

The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song (Current affairs/history/social issues, 4x60 min.) Discover the rich history of the Black church and explore African American faith communities on the frontlines of hope and change.

Hemingway (Arts/culture/history, 6x60 min.) This film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick examines the

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visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the world’s greatest and most influential writers.

Pandemic 2020 (Current affairs/science/social issues, 3x60 min.) Using extensive personal video and local footage, explores how people and countries responded to the virus across cultures, race, faith and privilege.

Escaping Eritrea (Current affairs, 1x60 min.)

FRONTLINE presents an unprecedented undercover investigation into one of the world’s most repressive regimes.

First We Eat (Arts/culture/lifestyle, 1x101 min., 1x55 min.) Follow one family’s year-long challenge to live off the land where the Arctic Circle is closer than any major city.

Great Electric Airplane Race (Science, 1x60 min.) NOVA looks at the array of promising new electric planes on the horizon.

Does Sex Really Matter? (Science, 1x49 min.)

Go on a journey of discovery to solve the mystery of why women are so much more robust than men.

When Disaster Strikes (Current affairs/science, 3x55 min.) Reveals the mechanics of disaster relief and follows the local governments and people responding on the ground.

Hemingway

PORTFOLIO ENTERTAINMENT

O (1-416) 483-9773 m dmacintyre@portfolio-ent.com w www.portfolio-ent.com Contact: Lisa Olfman, co-fndr. & CEO; Joy Rosen, co-fndr. & CEO; Trent Locke, VP, finance & COO; Liliana Reyes, SVP, content; Donnie MacIntyre, VP, sales & business dvpmt.; Sheldon Teicher, VP, business affairs & legal counsel.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Hero Elementary (Preschool animation, 40x22 min./80x11 min.) At Hero Elementary, young heroes in training can learn how to master their less-thanperfected powers and practice day-saving action.

Hero Elementary

Doomsday Brothers (Adult animated comedy, 18x22 min.) Follows the post-apocalyptic misadventures of two survivalist brothers who are hired to become protectors of their rural hometown.

Where Oliver Fits (Preschool animation, 1x30 min. Christmas special & 9x2.5 min.) Meet Oliver, a peppy plunky puzzle piece from a loving family that includes Mum, Dad, older sister Carla, Dougie his younger brother, Grandpa and Little Piece, grandpa’s pet poodle.

Decoys (Live-action scripted comedy, 6x15 min.)

About five people who have dedicated their lives to

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achieving excellence in their chosen field: competitive duck carving.

Project Pay Day (Live-action family, 1x90 min.)

Three friends are looking forward to a summer of nothing more than swimming, biking and kicking back. Their parents have different plans and demand the teens find their first-ever summer jobs.

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

(Preschool animation, 80x22 min.) Fueled by curiosity and imagination, the Cat leads best friends Nick and Sally on extraordinary adventures into the natural world.

Do You Know? (Live-action kids & family, 118x15 min.) YouTube sensation and technology vlogger Maddie Moate makes the leap from the internet to TV in this series that answers some of the world’s most pressing questions.

Addison (Preschool animation, 50x11 min.) An animated series for kids 4 to 6 chronicling the comical yet brain-teasing adventures of 7-year-old Addison, a female inventor who loves to solve mysteries.

You Gotta Eat Here! (Unscripted, 150x22 min.)

Comedian John Catucci is on a quest to find the most delicious and over-the-top comfort foods.

PROPAGATE CONTENT

O (1-323) 430-5200 m ashannon@propagatecontent.com w propagatecontent.com Contact: Cyrus Farrokh, pres., intl. dist.; Dan Thunell, dir., intl. acq., dist. & coprod.; Catalina Ramirez, dir., intl. acq., dist. & coprod.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Crime Scene Kitchen (Unscripted) An all-new baking competition series with a unique twist: a culinary guessing game in which bakers are tasked with decoding what type of dessert was made.

Crime Scene Kitchen

Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James (Unscripted) This incredibly entertaining profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James captures the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.

LFG (Doc., 1x104 min.) The documentary from Oscar winners Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine gives a no-holds-barred, inside account of the U.S. women’s national team’s ongoing fight for equal pay.

SHOWLAB

O (39-011) 347-0338 m info@showlab.it w www.showlab.it Contact: Corrado Camilla, CEO; Guido Bertè, GM, consumer products & kids’ content, Prodea Group; Alfio Bastiancich, GM, animation & youth programs; Micheline Azoury, dir., TV sales & acq.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Miracle Tunes (Kids 4-8 live action & CGI, 51x26 min.) A group of idol warriors fight negativity using the power of music and dance, accumulating harmonic energy in order to defeat Demon, the Lord of Darkness.

YoYo (CGI, S1-2: 104x7 min.) The protagonists are two twins, Yo and Yo, who use their imagination to travel in fantasy worlds, helping those in need and always finding out that two heads are better than one.

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Whiskey & His Friends (Preschool 2-5 2D, 26x7 min.) Whiskey and his friends live on the great oak near the small lake where, every day, they meet and go discover the nature that surrounds them.

GGO Football (2D sport adventure, 104x26 min.)

Football enters into new territory with the creation of palm-sized GGO robots. Isaac and his classmates form a GGO team and take part in the World GGO series.

SUPERIGHTS

O (33) 516-500-016 m sales@superights.net w www.superights.net

Croco Doc (Edutainment, 26x7 min.) Are you an animal with a health problem? No worries, Croco Doc will visit you and make you feel better.

Bo Bear Detective (Live action, 10x12 min.) The third season of Bo Bear, where the fluffy Bear starts a detective agency to solve big and small mysteries with the children.

Percy’s Tiger Tales (Adventure comedy, 52x13 min. & 4x22 min. specials) Four great friends explore different imaginary worlds and imagine hectic stories. Four holiday-themed episodes are currently in production.

That’s Joey! (Comedy, 52x13 min.) With his friends Olive and Yassine, Joey will find the most imaginative and unexpected ideas to get out of wacky situations and help everyone around him.

Clay Time (Edutainment, 60x4.5 min.) Discover the poetic universe of Clay Time, where young viewers are invited to develop their imagination with a universal activity: modeling clay.

Puffin Rock (Eco-friendly comedy, 78x7 min.)

Tells the story of a puffin family living on a beautiful island off the Irish Coast. Surrounded by a group of friends, their life is full of wonderful adventures.

Handico (Comedy, 24x3 min.) Using amusing terms, Will explains the most common disabilities to children, including their causes and the effects they have on a person’s daily life.

Contact: Nathalie Pinguet, deputy GM, sales & acq.; Jérômine Ader, sales mgr.; Louise de Staël, VP, U.S. operations; Marie-Laure Roche, sales dir.; Pedro Citaristi, VP, Southern Europe operations.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Anna & Friends (Comedy, 78x7 min.) What happens when an imaginative little girl, an impatient frog, an over-confident dog, a thoughtful cat and a naïve earthworm get together? A heartwarming preschool series featuring five inseparable friends.

Hidden Waste (Kids & family, 26x2.5 min.) Lifts the curtain on hidden pollution and tells you how to limit the damage to save our planet.

Anna & Friends

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Koumi’s Animated Picture Book (Edutainment, 52x5 min.) Koumi, a playful 6-year-old girl, observes the animals of the world in her picture book and takes you to meet them on every continent.

TENCENT VIDEO

O (86-10) 6267-1188 m kid@tencent.com w v.qq.com/channel/child

Deep in the Bowl

Vivi Cat (Animation, 200x2 min.) Featuring the interesting daily life of Vivi, an adorable cat who really enjoys slowing up and being cool every day.

Shuke and Beita (Animation, 52x11 min.) Follows two mice best friends who travel the universe together on adventures to safeguard world peace.

Cruiser Chi Chi (Animation, 26x11 min.) Adapted from the famous Chinese fairy tales, embarks on wonderful, rich and colorful sea adventures.

Super Boomi (52x11 min.) Imaginative little bear BOOMi, his dog Bibop and their best friends play and learn in a wondrous virtual reality game universe.

Cona Blue (Animation, 52x11 min.) A joyful, adventurous journey about exploration, investigation and the protection of nature, follows the exploits of five very different little sea creatures who form a united adventure team.

Contact: Qing Fan, producer; Selina She, dir., kids’ IP dvpmt. & pgmng. center.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Deep in the Bowl (Animation, 52x5 min.) Integrating 3D animation with live action, depicts amazing aquariums with a fantastic fishy cast whose hilarious experiences mirror those of children’s daily lives. Inspired by the popular French Le Fond du Bocal comic books by Nicolas Poupon.

KungFuWa (2D animation, 52x11 min.) TZ is an ordinary girl who finds an odd sock called Kung Fu Wa, who is in fact a Kung Fu master from another time. By putting the sock on TZ’s foot, they transform into a super heroine—Kung Fu Girl.

Mini Mind Warriors (Animation, 52x7 min.) Mini warrior heroes Taffy and Snug must power up their positive energy and use their combined strengths and smarts to restore our lives to normal.

Pet Hotel (2D animation, 26x11 min./100x2 min.) TERRA MATER Featuring tales of the Pet Hotel crew—a guy with FACTUAL STUDIOS O (43-1) 87003-0 two cats, one dog and a guinea pig—and their spem office@terramater.at, cial customers. sven.westphal@terramater.at Monster in the Forbidden City (Live action & ani- w www.terramater.com mation, 78x10 min.) When an ordinary girl, Rain, picks up a mysterious gem in the Forbidden City, Contact: Sabine Holzer, head, specialist factual; she gains access to a parallel realm where mon- Sven Westphal, dir., coprod. & portfolio mngmt.; Berend Dreier, coprod. & sales mgr. sters, gods and spirits live in harmony.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Born in the Rockies (Nature, 2x50 min.) Challenging family life in the Rocky Mountains. We follow a selected bunch of animal families, witness their struggles and hardships but also celebrate their successes.

Scotland—The New Wild (Nature, 3x50 min.)

With a new appreciation of the wild and its wildlife, the future of Scotland’s most iconic habitats may be wilder than we could ever imagine.

Eyes of the Orangutan (Nature, 1x50 min.)

Undercover busts, a jailed orangutan smuggler spilling the beans on this shady industry, but also devoted helpers and rescued orangutans—it’s a wild ride with environmental photojournalist Aaron Gekoski.

Planet California (Nature, 2x50 min.) It’s the home of Hollywood, Disneyland and the Golden Gate Bridge—and a place of refuge for wildlife: cougars, coyotes, two-ton elephant seals and great white sharks.

The Great Lakes (Nature, 3x50 min.) A spectacular visual exploration of the natural history of the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth—North America’s Great Lakes and its many astounding inhabitants.

Horse Power—American Legacies (Nature, 1x50 min.) American horses are icons that shaped a nation—a nation whose demands shaped them.

And each breed has a unique story to tell.

Hippo King (Nature, 1x50 min.) For the first time ever, we reveal the true character of one of the planet’s largest land mammals as we follow the life story of the “Hippo King.”

New Forest—The Crown’s Hunting Ground (Nature, 1x50 min.) A wild and magical forest, once the Crown’s hunting grounds, is the scene for a remarkable year—featuring nesting goshawks, red deer stags, newly born foals and many more.

Alien Contact (Nature, 1x50 min.) Are manta rays trying to make contact with us? Marine biologist Rick Rosenthal and sci-fi writer Chris Carter team up to find out.

Rooted: America’s Trees of Life (Nature, 3x50 min.) Each tree is a vast live-giving ecosystem: we crack the hard nuts of the Brazil nut tree, wander through Mangrove City and explore a living fossil: the monkey puzzle tree.

THE TELEVISION SYNDICATION COMPANY (TVS)

O (1-407) 788-6407 m mary@tvsco.com w www.tvsco.com

Contact: Cassie M. Yde, pres.; Mary E. Joyce, VP, intl. sales; Chris Batson, mng. dir., Sunrise Entertainment/TVS Asia.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS A City at War (History doc.,1x56 min.) Awardwinning documentary showcases how Chicago came together in response to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s call to become producers of war material to help defeat the Axis powers.

Eastland: The Shipwreck That Shook America (History doc., 1x53 min. & 1x83 min.) The story of one of America’s worst maritime tragedies, in which 844

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innocent lives were lost. Eastland exposes immigrant exploitation, greed, corruption and a cover-up.

Heroes on Deck (History doc., 1x42 min. & 1x56 min.) The compelling story of sunken WWII fighter planes in Lake Michigan, the pilots who trained in them and their link to U.S. victory.

Toque 12 “Best Of” (Lifestyle, 36x30 min.) A luxury guide to Asia’s most highly regarded restaurants and their award-winning chefs. This series is a re-release of the best episodes.

Hook Me Up! (Lifestyle/sports, 20x60 min.)

World-renowned extreme fisherman Matt Watson hooks up with lucky novices seeking the fishing trip of their dreams and puts them through their paces.

VIACOMCBS GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION GROUP

Heroes on Deck

O (1-323) 575-5460 m GDGSales@cbs.com w www.viacbscontent.com

Lost & Found: The Search for the USS Lagarto (History doc., 1x42 min., 1x52 min. & 1x56 min.)

The discovery of a WWII submarine lost in the Gulf of Thailand for 60 years, and the mystery of why its crew did not escape.

Wild Travels (Travel/lifestyle, 12x30 min.) Emmy Award-winning travel series goes off the beaten track to seek out the U.S.’s most unusual, eccentric and downright quirky people, places and events.

Six further episodes will be available by Q1 2022.

Profiles with Mickey Burns (Celeb. talk/lifestyle, 130x30 min.) This award-winning interview series introduces viewers to celebrities from all walks of the entertainment and show business world.

Sing and Spell (Children’s educational, 27x30 min.) Entertaining animated series for preschoolers to give them a jump on learning the basics of phonics, as well as their letters and more.

Toque 12 Eating Inn (Lifestyle, 17x30 min.)

Exposes Asia’s top five-star venues, the chefs and their signature dishes. Season one highlights Singapore, with a side visit to Bali.

Contact: Dan Cohen, pres.; Lisa Kramer, pres., intl. lic.; Michael Armstrong, EVP, worldwide TV lic. & operations; Samantha Cooper, EVP, sales content dist.; Jonathan Greenberg, EVP, TV lic. regional sales, North Asia; Guy Petty, EVP, digital media; Matthew Downer, SVP, regional TV lic., U.K., Southwest Europe, Benelux, Russia & MENA; Bernhard Schwab, SVP, regional TV lic., German-speaking Europe & CEE; Philippe Renouard, SVP, regional TV lic., French-speaking Europe, Nordics, Africa & Baltics; Doug Smith, SVP, client relations, Canada & LatAm; Nicole Sinclair, VP, client relations, South Asia.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS CSI: Vegas (Drama) The sequel to the global hit CSI: Crime Scene Investigation opens a brand-new chapter in Las Vegas, the city where it all began.

FBI: International (Drama) From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf, fast-paced drama following the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team.

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Long Slow Exhale (Drama) The successful head coach of a competitive women's college basketball team finds herself in the middle of a potentially career shattering scandal.

WINSING ANIMATION

Good Sam

NCIS: Hawai’i (Drama) Features the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, who has risen through the ranks through confidence and strategy.

Ghosts (Comedy) A couple inherit a rundown estate, turn it into a bed-and-breakfast and find it’s inhabited by spirits of deceased residents who call it home.

4400 (Drama) 4400 overlooked, undervalued or marginalized people who vanished over the last hundred years return, having not aged and with no memory of what happened.

Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol (Drama) Based on Dan Brown’s international bestselling thriller The Lost Symbol, the series follows the early adventures of famed Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon.

Good Sam (Drama) A gifted heart surgeon excels in her new leadership role as Chief of Surgery after her renowned boss (and father) falls into a coma.

Smallwood (Comedy) A stoic Midwest husband and dad gets laid off and makes the extraordinary decision to follow his dream of becoming a professional bowler.

Joe Pickett (Drama) A game warden and his family navigate the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming.

O (86-20) 3763-5953 m media@winsing.net w en.winsing.net Contact: Sophie Lau, head, intl. mktg.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Team S.T.E.A.M.! (Edutainment, 104x15 min.) Team S.T.E.A.M.! is made up of six amazing kids who each use a different STEM-based area of expertise to solve the problems they face.

Ku Fu Pork Choppers

GOGOBUS (Edutainment/family, 156x13 min.) In school, when trouble strikes the kids, Gogobus is there to solve the problem and save the day!

Diary of Dinosaurs (Adventure/action, 1x83 min.)

Woody runs into the dinosaur world and meets Yaya, Nutty and Sharpy. They fight with the gang led by Diego and successfully repel them.

GG Bond: Undersea Journey (Action adventure, 52x13 min.) GG Bond and Woody have become outstanding Star Agents and they have to search

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different creatures in the sea and collect detailed information about them.

Kung Fu Pork Choppers (Adventure/boys action/comedy, 104x15 min.) A world that rose from the literal ashes is facing a terrible crisis.

This is the startling journey that awaits brave Kung Fu Pork Choppers.

ZDF ENTERPRISES

O (49) 6131-9910 m info@zdf-enterprises.de w www.zdf-enterprises.de Contact: Peter Lang, VP, ZDFE.junior.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Zoom—The White Dolphin (Animation, 104x12 min.) Follows the adventures of Yann, an intrepid 15-year-old teen, and his best friend Zoom, a white dolphin of exceptional intelligence. Environmental awareness, comedy and humor are central to the series, expressed through creative stories.

Hoodie (Live action, 52x11 min.) A superhero story centered on a perfectly normal boy with an exceptional talent for parkour and a heart for justice.

Pan Tau (Live action, 14x25 min.) Elegant, silent and yet full of fantastic surprises—whenever a kid needs help, Pan Tau steps in with a smile and incredible magic that will make you wonder and laugh.

Space Nova (Animation, 26x22 min.) The year 2162 has been a blast for the Aussie spaceexploring Nova family, especially when they discover the first-ever proof that humanity is not alone in the universe.

The Bureau of Magical Things (Live action, 40x25 min.) Follows the adventures of teenage

girl Kyra, who is magically transformed into a Tri-ling when caught in a clash between an elf and a fairy.

The Worst Witch (Live action, 52x28 min.)

Faithfully based on Jill Murphy’s well-loved books, this is an exciting series of adventures for one of the most iconic and best-loved characters in children’s literature.

Heirs of the Night (Live action, S1-2: 26x26 min.) In 1889, the children of the five remaining European vampire clans come together to join forces and learn from each other, as each child has powers unique to their clan. Now in its second season.

Find Me in Paris (Live action, 78x25 min.) A fun fish-out-of-water story about Lena Grisky, a Russian princess and student at the Paris Opera Ballet School who accidentally time travels to the present day.

Zoom—The White Dolphin

Henrietta (Kids animation, 52x7 min.) Henrietta lives on a little farm together with the farmer and lots of other animals. Her favorite activity is to help the local postman deliver the mail.

Ziggy and the Zootram (Kids animation, 52x11 min.) A 3D animated series for upper preschoolers about a group of animals who live in a small zoo and who have a very special secret: they go home at night.

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FAST (Crime, 10x42 min.) One fugitive, a team of five criminal investigators, 48 hours before the trace gets cold. Their chase is on. Distributor: Global Screen

Lloyd of the Flies (Kids 7-11 CGI & 2D comedy, 52x11 min.) There are some 10 quintillion individual insects alive at any one time. This series is about one of them: Lloyd. Distributor: Aardman

The Ottoman (Drama, 185+x45 min.) Osman will fight for the future of the Kayı tribe and to be reunited with his love, Bala Hanım. Distributor: ATV

Exit (Sci-fi, 1x90 min.) In this near-future thriller, loved ones can stay by our side as virtual copies, even after their death.

Distributor: Bavaria Media International

Voltaire in Love (Drama, 4x52 min.) This timely series combines action and historical drama to explore the early life and evolution of the visionary philosopher Voltaire. Distributor: ZDF Enterprises 144 WORLD SCREEN 6/21

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