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Global Agency Waves / Sounds of the Nation / Daydreamer A bad investment and greed turn a family’s life upside down in Waves, a Turkish drama series that is one of Global Agency’s highlights for the market in Budapest. “It has already been sold to Romania and Albania, and we are expecting more deals after its launch at NATPE,” says Senay Tas, sales director for CEE. The company is also offering up Sounds of the Nation, a music contest that looks on as local celebrities find folk singers in their hometowns. The show has been a success in Slovakia, where a second season is airing. Then there is Daydreamer, a romantic dramedy about two independent individuals who come together in an unexpected way. “With the emotional ingredients of the show, Daydreamer will surely capture the interest of audiences worldwide,” says Tas.
Waves
“Waves has a pace, story and cast that make it catchy and appealing for international buyers.” —Senay Tas
GRB Entertainment Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal / Tech Toys 360 / Man at Arms: Art of War Tech Toys 360 A new documentary about disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein is among GRB Entertainment’s highlights. Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal “is an in-depth look into the sexual harassment claims against Weinstein and explores the dark underside of the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle,” says Melanie Torres, the director of international sales. “With the #MeToo movement in full swing, audiences around the world want to hear from the victims of these tragic abuses of power.” The company is also focusing on Tech Toys 360, which introduces viewers to the most cutting-edge technologies, cars and gadgets. Man at Arms: Art of War, hosted by Danny Trejo, “is a fun and fresh way to learn some history,” as the series “recreates famous weapons of war from iconic films and gives a brief history lesson about the weapons,” says Torres.
“We want to continue to provide our global partners with top-of-the-line programming in all genres and build new relationships.” Runaway Romance —Melanie Torres
HBO Latin America Sr. Ávila / The Business / The Bronze Garden HBO’s Latin American productions have found audiences far outside the region, and with its first attendance at NATPE Budapest International, the company is looking to broaden that reach. “Most of our local productions from Latin America are successfully distributed through HBO’s platforms around the world, including Eastern Europe,” says Xavier Aristimuño, VP of licensing. “Important examples are Sr. Ávila and The Business (O Negócio), which have been so successful locally and worldwide that they have reached their fourth seasons this year, generating a lot of expectation among global audiences. And there is an enormous opportunity for distributors from the rest of the world to offer our content.” Another company highlight is The Bronze Garden (El Jardín de Bronce).
Sr. Ávila
“HBO tells universal stories that all audiences can relate to—our Latin American productions are no exception.” —Xavier Aristimuño 6/18 WORLD SCREEN 13