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Bavaria Media International

BAVARIA Media International brings the Portuguese historical thriller Codex 632 (6 x 45 mins) to MIPTV, which tells the story of a history professor whose discoveries might dramatically change our perception of the past. Another highlight is the biopic Alice (2 x 90 mins), uncovering the work of feminist icon Alice Schwarzer, who revolutionised thinking around gender roles and has been the subject of heated debates in 20th-century Europe. White Silence (1 x 90 mins) is a thriller inspired by the true events surrounding a nurse who became one of the biggest serial killers in German history.

Pbs International

KIDS programming from PBS International includes Baby Animals: The Top Ten (6 x 60 mins/HD), with themed episodes including fastest, largest, strongest, cuddliest and most mysterious; and What Can You Become?, a new series of live-action three-minute shorts that aims to open kids’ eyes to various careers. Aimed at four- to six-yearolds, the series will also be available on YouTube. A highlight from the factual catalogue is Casa Susanna (1 x 97 mins/HD), about how in the 50s and 60s, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge at a modest house in the Catskills region of New York. Further titles include: Putin And The Presidents (1 x 54 mins/ HD); Ancient Builders Of The Amazon (1 x 53 mins/ HD); Evangelicals: From Faith To Power (3 x 52 mins/HD); and Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History (1 x 52 mins/HD).

Dandelooo

FRENCH animation producer and distributor Dandelooo is at MIPTV with new hybrid 2D series The Super Heroes Of Nature (30 x 3 mins). The series includes live footage and takes a poetic and often humorous look at biodiversity. Each episode features an animal or organism, looking at subjects including intelligence, behaviours or reproduction. The company has also begun production on The Upside Down River (8 x 26 mins), based on the novel by Jean Claude Mourlevat. Also available are: four series of The Treehouse Stories; Stinky Dog (52 x 11 mins); Billy The Cowboy Hamster (52 x 11 mins); animated feature Houdini; and animation short Mum Is Pouring Rain.

Terranoa

A HIGHLIGHT for the French documentary distributor at MIPTV is Moochie: Who killed Jill Halliburton Su?, a new six-part true-crime series about the investigation of the brutal murder of a woman who came from a well-known oil family in Florida. Another new release is If You Kill, Call Me, about the world of narco-lawyers, featuring unprecedented access to the most notorious legal defenders of the cartels in Mexico, Colombia and the US. Also available at MIPTV is a profile of Spanish movie icon Javier Bardem.

TWO TITLES top the MIPTV priority list for Korean formats specialist Something Special. Survival Hunt is a new game show featuring two competing groups of five people chosen from all walks of life, often with opposing views. They then participate in a 10-day survival game in the forest. The teams compete to win prize money and must work together in the face of the same enemy, the Tagger. Will they be able to put aside their differences and work towards the common goal? The second, a game show, is Battle In The Box, which features two pairs of celebrities living together in a house. Each team starts with the same sized room and budget, but the size of the living space and their budget to buy essential items are determined through a series of games and challenges. The team winning most missions gets more space and more cash for shopping. After all the missions are completed, the team with the bigger space wins and wins all the purchased items.

Daehan Mediaworld

THE NEW series from Korea’s Daehan Mediaworld, A Return To Architectural Tradition (6 x 50 mins/4K), looks at the traces of civilization and cultural exchange around the world. The series spotlights religious spaces and the link between gods, humans and nature. Another series is Flavors Of Fermentation (12 x 26 mins/4K). Fermentation is an ancient method to preserve produce, and every culture has a variety of fermented foods. This series looks at how the boundaries between what is rotten and what is fermented. The difference is that spoiled food is harmful to human health, and fermented food is a natural way to prolong foods during harsh winters and food shortages.

Dcd Rights

LONDON-based distributor DCD Rights brings Exploring India

With Bettany Hughes (2 x 60 mins) to MIPTV. Seasoned adventurer, historian, author and broadcaster, Professor Bettany Hughes, alongside local experts and academics, presents her curated selection of Indian treasures in this two-parter. Travelling north to south, through stunning countryside and spectacular cities, she discovers elements of a fascinating past. Exploring temples and palaces, the latest finds in vast archaeological sites, local festivals and traditions, she reveals the things that make India unique.

West One International

SINCE its creation in 1947, there is one gun which has featured in conflicts all over the world. Weapon Of The Century (2 x 50 mins) is a documentary, brought to MIPTV by the UK’s West One International, that charts the rise of the AK:47. The programme takes a historical overview, examining warfare and political conflict through the lens of the legendary gun and explores why it permeates popular culture. Weapon Of The Century explores conflicts from Stalingrad and Afghanistan through to modern-day Ukraine, and features dramatic re-enactments using the Unreal Engine technology.

Studiocanal

Mondo Tv

PRODUCER and distributor Mondo TV, brings a range of animated content to MIPTV. Co-productions include Monster Loving Maniacs (52 x 11 mins/2D/HD), about three siblings training to become monster hunters. Another highlight is Agent 203 (26 x 22 mins/3D/CGI), about Zoe, who is on a quest to save the universe while trying to be a regular teenager. Grisu (52 x 11 mins/3D/ CGI/HD) follows a little dragon who wants to be a firefighter. Annie & Carola (52 x 11 mins/ 2D/HD) is about Carola, who builds Annie, a robot clone, as a friend. One Love (26 x 7 mins/ 2D/HD) allows children to learn about handling emotions, kindness, courage and friendship. The second season of environmentally themed adventure and edutainment show MeteoHeroes (2 seasons/ 4 TV movies/2D/HD) is ready in time for Earth Day in April. Further highlights include: The Tales Of Wonder Keepers (52 x 11 mins); and Leo’s World (10 x 12 mins), featuring a little boy on the autism spectrum.

FRENCH-language action drama The Brigade (8 x 60 mins), brought to Cannes by StudioCanal, is set in an elite police unit specialised in fighting organised crime and terrorism. Said, an ex-member of the special forces, oversees the team of young cops whose over-confidence occasionally causes problems. He has taken over the role from Patrick, a charismatic leader who had a partnership with a notorious Parisian gangster. Said attempts to integrate into the new team while preventing a gang war in Paris. The cast includes Sofian Khammes, Ophelie Bau, Theo Christine, Wael Sersoub, Bruno Todeschini, Nina Meurisse, Sami Outalbali, Vincent Elbaz and Emmanuelle Devos.

Beliane

PARIS-based Beliane brings a range of documentaries to Cannes. A Bra Story (1 x 52 mins) traces the history of an item of clothing that was originally a liberation from the corset before it became popular around the world. The Great Scallop’s Odyssey (1 x 52 mins) looks at this creature’s ability to provide accurate information about the state of the oceans. The Transamazonica: Between Heaven And Earth (1 x 52 mins) follows Sylvestre Campe in his microlight plane as he discovers the beauty, riches and people of a threatened area of the Brazilian forest. Violins Of Hope (1 x 52 mins) profiles Amnon Weinstein who in his Tel Aviv workshop repairs violins that were abandoned or snatched from victims of the Holocaust. Amnon has gathered 105 violins and a few cellos, which form a collection that carries a universal message to concert halls around the world.

Red Arrow Studios International

RED ARROW Studios International is launching The Gone (6 x 60 mins) at MIPTV. This character-driven mystery drama follows Irish Special Branch detective Theo Richter as he travels to New Zealand to help search for two young Irish tourists who have vanished. Another key priority is Stranded On Honeymoon Island a dating format that sees couples matched by experts stranded on a deserted island. Isolated and pitted against the forces of nature, will true love blossom?

France Tv Distribution

FRANCE tv distribution is launching the second season of adult animation series Lastman (6 x 45 mins) at MIPTV. The success of the first season of the original French manga, is followed up by a new series in which each episode follows a character evolving through a particular genre, including thriller, musical and horror. The characters of Richard and Duke are back together again, competing in their internationally televised fight, which takes an unexpected turn in the first round when Richard turns against his own partner and knocks him out cold with a monstrous punch.

Red Bull Studios

BORN To Fly (1 x 94 mins) is a documentary about the meteoric rise of 23-yearold Swedish-American pole-vaulter Armand “Mondo” DuPlantis. The film chronicles DuPlantis’ journey to breaking world records and winning Olympic gold in Tokyo by the age of 21, fulfilling the lifelong dreams of a child. It is also a coming-of-age tale in which a young man’s drive clashes with his ability to navigate this new world. He has now broken world records six times in less than two years, won gold at the European Championships, the World Championships, and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Director, Brennan Robideaux followed DuPlantis, capturing footage, gaining exclusive access his inner circle and tapping into a treasure trove of private home videos.

Gad

FRENCH documentary

Outfit7

CURRENTLY in production, Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super (52 x 11 mins) is a 3D CGI animated series about best friends who find themselves transformed into real-life superheroes. Together, they’re on an adventure to figure out their powers. Gender inclusive and promoting positive values, the show has been developed to appeal to the whole family, with education integrated into the plot. Outfit7’s Talking Tom & Friends brand, has achieved 101+ billion video views, 20+ billion mobile game downloads, and 96+ million YouTube subscribers for the Slovenian company.

Woodcut International

Apc

ADAPTED from the book by Pascale Robert-Diard, The Missing Heiress: Betrayals In The Riviera (3 x 52 mins) is ARTE’s first true-crime docuseries, produced by Rectangle Productions. Another APC factual priority is Eiffel Tower: Life Behind The Scenes (3 x 52 mins), fromTerminal 9 Studios. From the scripted catalogue comes: crime thriller Wolf (6 x 60 mins), an APC Studios originated co-production with Hartswood Films for the BBC; crime drama Minor Offence (6 x 52 mins); and Broken Ties (10 x 52 mins), produced by Dalit Kahan and Endemol Shine Israel for Yes, a dark drama set in the murky world of baby trafficking.

PRODUCED by InbornMedia for Viasat World, and brought to Cannes by the UK’s Woodcut International, The Underground Army (4 x 60 mins) tells the story of the Polish Underground State, the largest organisation of anti-Hitler guerrilla and conspiracy actions in occupied Europe during World War II. The series reveals the crucial part the movement played in gathering intelligence, communicating with the Allies and disrupting the German war machine. It discovers the secrets of the conspiracy, unique weapons and daring military actions, and the liquidation of traitors, torturers and even one of the largest bank robberies in history.

distributor GAD returns to MIPTV with a wide-ranging catalogue. Ambre, Travelling By Hair (4 x 53 mins) follows a young woman who sets up in a street, on a beach or in a village square and offers to cut hair to those who need it, and through that meets people and learns about the area. The Secrets Of Mount Olympus (1 x 52 mins/4K) features scientists who seek explanations of events which gave birth to myths. Great Natural Monuments (3 x 52 mins/4K) includes the Grand Canyon, Icelandic volcanoes, the Namib desert and Mont Blanc. Moo! The Epic Horns (4 x 52 mins/4K) looks at the relationship between humans and bovines around the world. Recipes From The Neolithic Era (1 x 52 mins/4K) and Recipes From Prehistory (1 x 52 mins/4K) consider the many factors affecting our ancestors’ diet. The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines (1 x 60 mins/HD) looks at this archeological mystery in Peru. The company is also looking for pre-sales for The Glorious History Of French Cuisine (1 x 90 mins/4K), Destination Ancient Rome (1 x 52/90 mins/4K) and Animals & Space – A New Horizon (1 x 52/90 mins/HD).

Dynamic Television

PRIORITY titles for MIPTV from Dynamic Television include: the second season of Harry Wild (6 x 60 mins), starring Jane Seymour as a recently retired English professor who discovers a knack for investigation and cannot help but interfere with the cases assigned to her police detective son; Savage River (6 x 60 mins), in which Miki returns to her hometown after eight years in prison, and after a shocking local murder, becomes the focus of suspicion, forcing her to prove her innocence; The General’s Men (8 x 60 mins) follows the true story of the Special Anti-Terrorism Unit created in response to the attacks launched by the Red Brigades in 70s’ Italy; Reindeer Mafia (8 x 42 mins), a dark comedy crime saga about a power struggle between members of a family that controls a local reindeer business; and the fourth season of The Sommerdahl Murders (4 x 90 mins/8 x 45 mins), based on Anna Grue’s bestselling books, set in Helsingor on the Danish coastline. In this season investigator Dan Sommerdahl falls madly in love.

Mediawan

HAVEN Of Grace (6 x 52 mins) is a drama following Pierrre, a respected docker from Le Havre, who sees his world fall apart when his youngest son is arrested with a kilo of cocaine in the trunk of his car. Another drama from France’s Mediawan is 9/12 (4 x 52 mins), which tells the story of how, following 9/11, dangerous chemicals, lost during a French operation, are recovered, bought, resold and transported by traffickers for terrorists who plan an attack in Paris. From the factual slate comes The Little Prince – A Star Is Born (1 x 52 mins), looking at the creation of the world-famous novel on its 80th anniversary. Another priority is the third season of Slice Of Life, created by Abba member Bjorn Ulvaeus, which takes celebrities on a journey through their culinary memories, using archives and music. Further factual titles include Iceburg Hunting: The ‘White Gold’ Rush; Charles III, The New King; and Taiwan, Forbidden Nation.

Outtv

CANADIAN LGBTQ+ TV and streaming service OUTtv highlights a second season of For The Love Of DILFS (10 x 60 mins), a gay dating series. Two groups of singles — Daddies and Himbos — come to an island and participate in challenges and go on dates. In the end one of the couples walks away with a cash prize. Stormy Daniels lives alongside the singles, serving as host and relationship advisor.

3boxmedia

SPANISH-German distributor 3Boxmedia offers new documentaries at MIPTV. Urak Lawoi. Brothers Of The Sea (1 x 52/70 mins/4K) looks at an ancient fishing technique used on the waters between Thailand and Malaysia. Wild Spain. A Tale Of Two Brothers (1 x 52 mins/4K) explores two brothers’ fascination with Spanish nature. Mamody. The Last Baobab Digger (1 x 50 mins/4K) looks at how in Madagascar people combat drought by building wells inside gigantic baobab trees. The War Diary (1 x 52/85 mins/HD) is a contemporary road movie that compares history with the current reality of Russia, Ukraine, Armenia and Georgia through the diary of an Armenian World War II soldier.

Nippon Tv

DOKI Doki Video is a new unscripted format which Japan’s Nippon TV is launching at MIPTV. The format challenges celebrities to hold back any facial expressions while facing shocking or surprising viral videos. Their reactions are often more amusing than the films they are watching. The company also brings comedy drama format Rebooting, in which a woman gets the unbelievable chance to transform her mundane life. When one day she gets hit by a car she finds herself in an empty white room where a clerk files her death and guides her towards her next life as a giant anteater. If she declines and chooses to re-live her old life in a better way to gain extra points, she will again be reincarnated as a human being. She chooses the latter but things do not go as planned. The drama has been trending on social media.

Abacus Media Rights

THE MAN Who Stole The Scream (1 x 90 mins) is a documentary, brought to MIPTV by Abacus Media Rights, charting the story of the theft of Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream. Stolen during the 1994 Winter Olympics, it triggered an investigation involving the Norwegian authorities, the global media and Scotland Yard’s specialist Art Squad. The thief was a former professional footballer, but was the motive profit or obsession?

Ina

PHILAE, The Last Temples

Of Ancient Egypt (1 x 52 mins/UHD) focuses on the archaeological rescue undertaken by UNESCO, where temples are dismantled and rebuilt in another place. Also on INA’s line-up are further titles concerning Ancient Egypt, all 1 x 52/70 mins, including: Nefertiti, The Raiders Of The Lost Tomb; Hatshepsut, The Queen Who Became Pharaoh; The Temple Of Hatshepsut; and Karnak: The World’s Largest Temples.

A NEW adventure comedy animation, Mystery Lane (26 x 22 mins/3D), is brought to MIPTV by Hari, the French producer of Grizzy & the Lemmings. Aimed at kids over six years old, Mystery Lane features a little hamster hero, Clever — the world’s best detective — and her little brother, the hotheaded Bro, who never shrinks from anything and is his sister’s indispensable sidekick for every riddle they investigate.

A RANGE of programming is brought to MIPTV by US distributor FilmRise. Included are: Not Like Mama (10 x 22 mins), in which a family member prepares their “family recipe”, which is then judged by relatives; Unsolved Mysteries: Behind The Legacy (1 x 60 mins), celebrating the long-running series — on its 35th anniversary — which explores disappearances, paranormal anomalies and shocking murders; comedy film Scheme Queens (1 x 97 mins), about four friends who decide to rob a ruthless jewel thief; A Screenshot To Santa (1 x 75 mins), a film featuring two daughters alone on Christmas Eve as their parents are held up in a storm, who are surprised by robbers looking for information about their mother’s latest inventions; Uncle Roger (15 x 30 mins) is hosted by comedian Nigel Ng, who plays an Asian man reviewing celebrity chefs who mess-up Asian cooking, notably Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay; and reality series Cheaters (692 x 30 mins/346 x 60 mins), featuring people who think their partner is cheating on them.

Unsolved Mysteries: Behind The Legacy (FilmRise)

A MIPTV highlight for Cologne, Germany-based New Docs is Megadrought (1 x 45 mins). Travelling through the western states of the US, the film takes a look at this region’s alarming water scarcity, on the one hand, and the appalling mismanagement of water resources on the other. Other titles include: Russia Vs Lawyers (1 x 52/90 mins), which follows the work of human rights lawyers in Russia for more than three years; and The Dark Side Of Algorithms (1 x 52/90 mins), which reveals how algorithms can destroy lives and how carelessly they are being used by public institutions despite their obvious flaws.

Pgs Entertainment

KASSIE’s Kreatures (26 x 30 mins) is an animation about a teenager who meets a mystical being and is thrust into an epic conflict. Kassie’s life changes when she moves far from the city to River’s Edge, and discovers Lumen, a cool being called a Kreature. Kassie then meets others, including Simon who can cause earthquakes, avalanches and volcanic eruptions, and Cool Pete, an ancient with incredible powers. Together with their human friends, Jake and Marta, they embark on a fun-filled adventure to save the world. The series is brought to MIPTV by PGS Entertainment, a company with offices in LA, Paris, Geneva, Barcelona and Hong Kong.

Zed

INVESTIGATIVE documentaries are in the spotlight for ZED with four films concerning international issues at MIPTV.

Tibet Vs. China (1 x 52/80 mins) is a comprehensive analysis of a long-running conflict with international ramifications, due for delivery at the end of this year.

Ukraine’s Grain:The War Over Wheat (1 x 52 mins) looks at how the production of wheat in Ukraine has become a major geopolitical weapon, and is scheduled for the third quarter this year. Inside Zuckerberg’s Meta Brain (1 x 52/90 mins) is a thorough portrait of the tech tycoon. And on the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice the French distributor brings to market a profile of the unpredictable North Korean Leader, The World According To Kim Jong-Un (1 x 52/70 mins).

Paramount Global Content Distribution

TWO CBS Studios-produced 60-minute drama series are brought to Cannes by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Fire Country stars Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining an unconventional prison-release firefighting programme in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. So Help Me Todd stars Marcia Gay Harden and as razor-sharp attorney Margaret Wright and Skylar Astin as Todd, her talented but aimless son, who she hires as her law firm’s in-house investigator. Margaret’s penchant for excellence and strict adherence to the law is at complete odds with Todd’s scrappy methods of finding his way through sticky situations.

Toon2tango

A HIGHLIGHT from the catalogue brought to MIPTV by Toon2Tango is Hey Fuzzy Yellow!, a spirited series with a focus on independent thinking and self-expression in the company of Fuzzy Yellow and friends. Production on Hey Fuzzy Yellow! begins at the end of April. Lily Of Fawonia is a new 26-episode series aimed at children over six. A blend of live action and animation, it is about Lily, who on her 15th birthday finds out that she is a princess and holds the fate of the world in her hands. Toon2Tango has also agreed with Finnish production house Animaker to develop, produce, finance and distribute a series based on a European franchise which has already produced two feature films, Niko & The Way To The Stars and Niko 2 – Little Brother, Big Trouble, with a third due next year. Niko is a young reindeer who discovers that his father is one of Santa Claus’ reindeer.

Fantawild Animation

CHINA’s Fantawild Animation highlights two series at MIPTV. In Adventurer Carly (52 x 13 mins), aimed at sixto 12-year-olds, Carly is searching for her father, by teaming up with tech guru Bobby and Morgan, a young boy who can transform into a wolf. The trio is guided to the mysterious world of Yilo Kingdom, where the secrets of The Book of Life unfold. Fantawild also brings the second season of Boonie Squad (52 x 13 mins), set in a beautiful forest town and aimed at four- to seven-year-olds, which follows the group who try to help their friends overcome difficulties and obstacles caused by bad habits or lack of knowledge.

Passion Distribution

JFK: THE Home Movie That Changed The World (1 x 60 mins) focuses on the little-known history of the 8mm film that captured the horrific events of the President’s assassination, how it fuelled conspiracies, and how TV brought the murder into living rooms around the world. Known as the Zapruder Film, it played a pivotal role in the ensuing investigation. It’s the 60th anniversary of the assassination of JFK in November this year. Other titles from the UK’s Passion Distribution include: The Royals: A History Of Scandals (4 x 60 mins), in which professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores what role the press, parliament and public have played in spreading royal rumours across the centuries; Pet Psychic (4 x 60 mins), in which at the end of each episode the cases are followed-up to see if pet psychic Beth Lee-Crowther’s predictions came true; and Classic Car Garage (10 x 60 mins).

Zdf Studios

BRAVE Bunnies (52 x 7 mins) is a 2D pre-school series produced by WildBrain, Glowberry, Anima and De Agostini. The story centres around two curious and adventurous bunny siblings, Boo and her big brother Bop. The bunny duo and their family (Ma, Pa and the Bunny Babies) travel the world in their Bunny Bus. Each day, they camp and explore a new landscape, play new games and learn that new friends sometimes do things a little differently. A second season is currently in production, and global rights are brought to market by Canada-headquartered Wildbrain.

MIPTV drama highlights for Germany’s ZDF Studios include: The Swarm (8 x 45 mins), a thriller about a group of scientists who discover an intelligent life force capable of manipulating the ocean, a being which has decided to drive humans to extinction; Clean Sweep (6 x 52 mins), about a mother whose life is turned upside down when she kills her former boyfriend and partner in crime when he threatens to expose her; and further crime series Dear Vivi (7 x 45 mins), Before We Die (8 x 60 mins), Stories To Stay Awake (4 x 50 mins) and Boundless (6 x 45 mins). Kids highlights include: Spellbound (26 x 26 mins), Superhero Academy (13 x 15 mins) and Maari – Adventures At The Reef (20 x 7 mins).

Albatross World Sales

THE ENTERTAINING wildlife stories in Cactus Hotel (1 x 52 mins/4K) take place around an old Saguaro cactus at an inn in the Arizona desert. Other titles brought to MIPTV by Germany’s Albatross World Sales include: Crimes That Changed The World (3 x 45 mins/HD), an exploration of major crimes that shook society; Born Out Of Fire: The Canary Islands (5 x 52 mins/4K), which looks at the volcanic landscapes, plants and animals that are special to this location; and Europe’s Highlands (4 x 52 mins/HD), which looks at the unique wildlife in these low mountain ranges, and the locals working to preserve it.

ONE OF the highlights from WildBear International’s new slate is the documentary Ride (1 x 85 mins), a tale of love, loss and triumph. Set in the world of BMX, Ride follows the 15-year journey of two premier Australian BMX racers, Sam and Alise Willoughby, who met at 17 and fell in love. They both became World Champions and Olympic Medallists, with Alise crowned the most successful rider of all time. A training accident changed everything. Sam could no longer walk and Alise no longer wanted to ride. However, they helped each other become World Champions again, this time as rider and coach.

Futurumkids

FOLLOWING a deal between Toonz Media Group and FuturumKids, production on new series Charlie’s Ark (52 x 11 mins) is under way. The series tells the story of a fiveyear-old boy and his ark-shaped toybox. The toys come to life and with Charlie they have magical adventures. Another priority is Ling-Ling (52 x 11 mins), the story of a panda from Shanghai who joins a pre-school in London.