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STREAMING

NETFLIX LIMITS PASSWORD-SHARING IN THE US AND LATAM

As of May 23, the platform extended its plan against shared accounts to the US, Mexico, Brazil, and the rest of Latin America.

After several pilot tests, first in several Latin American countries last year, and in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain earlier this year, Netflix announced the next batch of territories where it will limit the use of shared passwords.

On May 23, the OTT platform extended the strategy to its most important market, the US, and to several markets in Latin America, including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Colombia. In Chile, Peru and Costa Rica, the extra member plan was already available from the beginning of 2022.

Through an email sent to its users, the platform explained the features of its extra member plan and its system to detect devices that are being used by people who do not live in the same household.

“Netflix accounts are designed to be used in the same household. All the people who live in that household can access Netflix from wherever they are (at home, on vacation or on a trip) and make use of new functions such as transferring a profile or managing accesses and devices”, it was explained from the platform.

As reported, the accounts that Netflix detects that are being shared will receive a notification email, although it was not detailed when devices that violate this new policy will begin to be blocked.

The monthly value of the extra member varies depending on the country: in the US it is USD 7.99, in Mexico it is MXN 69 (about USD 3.8 today), in Brazil it is BRL 12.90 (USD 2.6), in Argentina it is ARS 699 (USD 3) and in Colombia it is COP 8,900 (USD 2). The ability to add a member is not available for the ad-supported plans.

“NETFLIX ACCOUNTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD.”

IN NUMBERS

5 million AVOD subscribers joined Netflix since the new plan was launched seven months ago, as announced by the platform during its Upfront in New York.

2,500 new layoffs in multiple regions were announced by The Walt Disney Company as part of its recovery plan.

1.76 billion subscribers will be reached by the SVOD model by 2028, according to Digital TV Research’s Global SVOD Forecasts report.

2.3 million subscribers canceled their pay TV service in t he US in the first quarter of 2023.

43 countries are now reached by Rakuten TV, the Spanish streaming service that combines SVOD, AVOD and PPV.

188.8 million dollars of net profit werre reported by Mediaset España in 2022.

DISTRIBUTION AMAZON STUDIOS LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION ARM FOR ITS ORIGINALS

AMAZON STUDIOS announced the launch of Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, a division that will distribute Amazon Originals in addition to MGM’s current and catalog titles. The division will be led by Chris Ottinger, who has led MGM’s distribution team for more than a decade. Ottinger will report to Brad Beale, VP of Worldwide Licensing and Distribution at Amazon and MGM Studios, who will report to Jen Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios.

STREAMING DISNEY WILL COMBINE DISNEY+ AND HULU UNDER A SINGLE APP IN THE US

DURING THE PRESENTATION of its financial results, Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, revealed a new strategy for its OTT platforms in the US. The executive announced that the company will soon launch a “single app experience” in the US, which will combine content from Hulu and Disney+ into a single offering. The app will be released at the end of 2023 and will be available to those users who subscribe to both streaming services. The company’s announcement to tie Hulu more closely with Disney+ is a sign that Disney intends to retain its ownership of Hulu, in which Comcast has a 33% stake. Starting in January 2024, Disney can require Comcast to sell its stake in Hulu (and Comcast can force the sale). Iger has said that Disney is evaluating all options.

MARCHE DU FILM IBERSERIES & PLATINO INDUSTRIA PRESENTED ITS THIRD EDITION IN CANNES

EGEDA AND FUNDACIÓN SECUOYA, in collaboration with FIPCA, presented the third edition of Iberseries & Platino Industria, within the framework of the Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival, an event that will take place from October 3 to 6 in Madrid, and which this year will be developed around four programmatic axes: Conferences and Keynotes; screenings; Ibero-American Audiovisual Market (MAI); and PRO Activities, which will host the Co-Production and Financing Forum, Pitch Sessions for Platforms and Producers, and Training Workshops.

Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company

Chris Ottinger Head of Global Distribution at Amazon MGM Studios Distribution

MARKET WATCH

CNN LAUNCHES NEW FAST CHANNEL IN EUROPE

CNN Fast launched today in several European countries via Rakuten TV and will also be available on LG Channels from May 24 and Samsung TV Plus in June.

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY LAUNCHES TNT NOVELAS CHANNEL IN LATIN AMERICA

The channel dedicated to the most popular genre in the region will launch in July.

STAR+ JOINS THE GLOBOPLAY OFFER IN BRAZIL

New and current subscribers to Globoplay packages, plus live channels and Disney+, will access a full year of Star+ as part of a special offer at no additional cost.

DAZN LAUNCHES ITS FIRST TWO FAST CHANNELS FOR LATIN AMERICA

DAZN Combat and DAZN

Women’s Football are the two new channels available in the region, and other territories, by the sports streaming service.

PARAMOUNT+ LAUNCHES MOBILE-ONLY SUBSCRIPTION IN LATIN AMERICA

The new Basic Plan was launched in Brazil and Mexico, offering ad-supported content on mobile devices at a more competitive price.

NETFLIX JOINS LALIGA TO CREATE ITS FIRST SPORTS DOCUSERIES IN SPAIN

This is a series that will have exclusive access to the 2023-2024 First Division competition.

JENS RICHTER NEW CEO COMMERCIAL AND INTERNATIONAL AT FREMANTLE

FREMANTLE announced that it has promoted Jens Richter to Chief Commercial and International Officer. Under his expanded tenure, in addition to overseeing Fremantle’s distribution business, Richter will now also take responsibility for all business activity, including Fremantle’s digital and social business and the expansion of FAST channel activity. As International Managing Director (a position he has held since he joined Fremantle in 2014), Richter oversees the global distribution of Fremantle’s back catalogue, international content and acquisitions, and co-production strategy models. In his new role, Richter takes responsibility for Fremantle’s digital business, which creates original social content for all major platforms.

MARIANO CESAR NEW GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT LEADER FOR LATIN AMERICA AND US HISPANIC AT WBD

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY announced the promotion of Mariano Cesar to the position of General Entertainment Content Leader for Latin America and US Hispanic. The executive will be in charge of leading all the content and production teams of the extensive portfolio of general entertainment brands in the region, including streaming platforms, pay television and digital products. The announcement was made by Fernando Medin, president of Warner Bros. Discovery for Latin America and US Hispanic, to whom Mariano Cesar will report directly. From this position, Cesar will lead the teams for the development, production, acquisition and programming of general entertainment content for the portfolio of pay television channels, including leading brands in Latin America such as HBO, TNT, Space, Warner Channel, Cinemax, Discovery, Home & Health, ID and TLC, among others, and the streaming platforms HBO Max and discovery+ (in Brazil).

STREAMING VIX PREMIUM TIER JOINS ROKU IN THE US

THE US STREAMING PLATFORM AND TELEVISAUNIVISION announced that the premium level of ViX has joined Roku’s line of premium subscriptions. ViX’s premium tier features an extensive library of content originally produced in Spanish in a wide variety of genres and formats, including movies, series, soap operas, reality TV, music events, live news, and sports. ViX’s premium tier is available to all Roku users in the US for $6.99/ month or $59.99/year with a seven-day free trial.

Jens Richter, Chief Commercial and International Director of Fremantle

Mariano Cesar, leader of General Entertainment Content for Latin America and US Hispanic of WBD

EKIN KOYÜNCU, DIRECTOR

GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AND DEALS AT OGM UNIVERSE

International distributor OGM Universe, which represents the titles of the production company OGM Pictures, has a catalog of Turkish dramas with a twist, which makes them ideal for all windows.

By Sebastián Amoroso @sebamoroso samoroso@todotv.tv

OGM UNIVERSE EXPANDS ITS CONTENT O

GM Universe, the international distributor created at the end of 2022, was present in Los Angeles for the LA Screenings Independents 2023, where it presented the newest titles from its production company, OGM Pictures, including hits such as ‘Miracle of Love’, ‘Stickman’ and ‘Broken Destiny’.

“After six months, the company has grown and the number of our titles has increased,” Ekin Koyuncu, Director of Global Distribution and Deals at OGM Universe, told ttv.

“We are now focusing on our new title, ‘Miracle of Love,’ which is about a 130-year-old man who doesn’t age. We witness a love triangle and see different eras of Turkey, which is very interesting visually.”

Along with ‘Miracle of Love’, OGM is presenting ‘Stickman’, another title based on the works of author and psychologist Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu: “‘Stickman’ airs on Wednesday nights. We are very happy with its performance. We have gotten great interest from clients in Latin America and the US during this market,” said Koyuncu.

These titles, in addition to the daily telenovela ‘Broken Destiny’ (122 episodes), are part of a spectacular offer from OGM, whose products have been hits with local and international audiences.

“When you look at the OGM stories, each one has its own identity and DNA that is a bit different from traditional Turkish dra -

mas,” Koyuncu explained. “They have the classic melodrama, but they focus on human psychology, on real stories, with unexpected twists that make OGM content

“When you look at the OGM stories, each one has its own identity and DNA that is a bit different from traditional Turkish dramas.”

Broken Destiny Drama

Interview

OGM Universe

a bit more edgy than traditional Turkish dramas.”

Parallel to the growth of OGM Universe, OGM Pictures has increased the number of titles it produces each year. “Our production volume is increasing on the linear side,” said the executive. “We are creating different genres and in the coming years you will see even more diverse content from OGM Pictures and in our catalogue.”

Producing for streaming platforms in Turkey, OGM Universe seeks to achieve a similar impact in Latin America, taking advantage of the diversification of genres that streaming demands.

“OGM Pictures is producing heavily for streaming platforms in Turkey: for Netflix we have produced more than six series and seven movies. We are also producing for Disney+ and for Amazon Prime Video,” Koyuncu said.

“Our non-linear productions are very varied in terms of genres, including science fiction, we are really pioneering in that regard,” she added.

“We want to take this ability to produce other genres beyond borders, especially in Latin America. We want to collaborate with players in the region to create remakes of our titles or Turkish originals for those plat-

forms or channels. During this market we have focused on these discussions as well,” she concluded.

“We are creating different genres and in the coming years you will see even more diverse content from OGM Pictures and in our catalogue.”

Stickman Drama

Miracle of Love Drama

IMPACTFUL TURKISH CONTENT

With titles like ‘Street Birds’, ‘A Little Sunshine’ and ‘For My Family’, ATV’s catalogue offers some of the most important Turkish productions of the year, flanked by other well-known dramas and a new offering of kids animations.

By Luis Cabrera lcabrera@todotv.tv @luis_cabreram

Strong titles with an excellent track record, both locally and internationally, make ATV Distribution’s catalogue one of the most attractive for any buyer looking for impactful Turkish content. One example is the series ‘Street Birds’, which earlier this year gathered excellent numbers during its local debut.

“‘Street Birds’ opened the 2023 season quite competitive with the other Friday primetime series,” explains Müge Akar, Head of Sales, Europe, Asia & Africa at ATV Distribution. “We launched the series in January, and since then, we’ve had a good sales record.”

“The good news is that the series is confirmed for a second season, which is set to start in September 2023,” adds the executive.

MÜGE AKAR, HEAD OF SALES, EUROPE, ASIA & AFRICA AT ATV DISTRIBUTION

‘Street Birds’, a Bozdag Film production, tells the survival story of five street children whose lives change when they find a baby in a trash bin. From this point on, they would all live together as one huge family while escaping the gang leader Çatal and taking

“The good news is that ‘Street Birds’ is confirmed for a second season, which is set to start in September 2023”

A Little Sunshine Drama

For My Family Drama

care of the baby. However, the past won’t let them go free and the secrets will come out.

ATV is also bringing to Budapest other successful titiles like ‘A Little Sunshine’, a series that has already been licensed to Spain, Romania, Macedonia, Hungary, with other territories in advanced negotiations. ‘The Father’, which was launched, alongside ‘A Little Sunshine’, during Mipcom 2022, will also see new deals announced soon, shares Akar.

A very well-known title worldwide, the drama ‘For My Family’, keeps generating good news for the Turkish distributor: “It’s highly satisfying that the show has been licensed in more than 46 countries and is one of the best-selling and most popular ATV shows,” says Akar. “Its influence is enormous, particularly in Spain, Romania, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro and Bangladesh.”

“It’s also amazing to see such an enormous fan base among the audience,” comments the executive. “A new season is confirmed for the series and we can’t wait for it to hit the screens.”

‘For My Family’ tells the story of Kadir, Omar, Asiye and Emel, four brothers of different ages who live happily as a family. But the sudden death of their parents shakes their lives and forces them to learn to live alone, supporting each other. Their relationship is strengthened by the harsh accident, which pushes them to mature and find their own identity. It stars Halit Özgür, Yiğit Koçak, Su Burcu Yazgı and Aylin Akpınar.

LOOKING AHEAD. One of ATV’s goals during 2023 is to continue expanding in other regions, like Africa and Asia, where the company has already found success behind the most important titles of its catalogue.

In Africa, during the recent months, ATV sold ‘Hercai’ to Ghana, ‘For My Family’ and ‘Torn Apart’ to South Africa and ‘Destan’ to the Sub-Saharan region. “We will be attending

to Mip Africa this year and it’s part of our expansion strategy in Africa,” shares Akar. “We are in talks with other key players in Africa and we are happy to see that Turkish content is on the rise and becoming very popular in the region.”

Asia follows a similar trend, with the recent deal for ‘The Ottoman’ in Malaysia, ‘Destan’

in Vietnam and ‘Street Birds’ in Bangladesh. “Asia is also a developing market for us,” explains Akar. “We hope for new deals for the rest of the year and we will be attending to ATF Singapore”.

To power their business in the second part of 2023, ATV will be adding two new projects to their catalogue: “We have two new projects coming up in the summer season; their Turkish titles are ‘Uvey Anne’ and ‘Vermem Seni Ellere’,” says Akar.

“Although ‘Uvey Anne’ is more dramatic, the filming takes place on Turkey’s west coast, which is the country’s most special and mesmerizing region,” says the executive. “Audiences will see it in the summer season, especially to its well-known star actors and attractive plot.”

“On the other hand, we are confident that ‘Vermem Seni Ellere’s impact is going to be pleasing. The genre of the series is romantic comedy, and it takes place in the Black Sea region. Both series are very exciting for the viewers of ATV,” she assures.

ANIMATIONS FOR LITTLE ONES

One recent development in ATV’s catalogue is the addition of kids content, provided by the channel brands Minika, also part of the Turkuvaz Medya Group. Among the titles that the distributor is offering, buyers can find ‘Akinci’, ‘Mini Mani’ and ‘Adventurous Fins’.

“‘Akinci´s’’ is the one of the most popular contents of ATV’s kids catalogue,” points out Akar. “We also had the TV drama version of this series and we have translated this into an animation for kids as well. Akıncı is a super-hero who fights for justice. The title focuses on the

importance of courage, responsibility and kindness.”

‘Mini Mani’, meanwhile, follows Neşe’s daily life, one that changes with the arrival of two new guests, Mini and Mani. “‘Mini Mani’ is a well-known animation among the preschool children in the local market. The title emphasizes the value of family and friendship,” details the executive.

‘Adventurous Fins’ is another animation, this one focused on exploring the underwater world of Istanbul through Biba, a red mullet fish. “It’s a cute preschoold animation which has educational elements,” says Akar.

Street Birds Drama

BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF ONE LOVE

By Sebastian Amoroso samoroso@todotv.tv @sebamoroso

The Turkish distributor’s CEO spoke to ttv about the elements that make up this one-of-a-kind Turkish drama, which has already become a sensation in Turkey and is now preparing to conquer audiences in the international market.

IZZETT PINTO, CEO OF GLOBAL AGENCY

As one of Turkey’s most successful international distributors, Global Agency is no stranger to finding great results with its Turkish dramas, both in Turkey and around the world. Its most recent title, ‘One Love’, is no exception, which ended last month as one of Turkey’s highest-rated dramas, causing waves from one platform to another, both on TV and on social media.

The gripping drama became the leader with its last two episodes on Show TV, reaching a 13.12 rating and 30% share in the commercial demo. And in the total group it reached a 9.27 rating and 22% share, showing a constant increase every week.

Over on social media, the series was first on the Trending Topics list in Turkey every Friday night and generated around 180,000 tweets every week. In addition, the drama amassed more than 500,000 subscribers on YouTube -a number that continues to grow day by day-, while its protagonists continue to reach more and more followers, becoming a true international phenomenon.

So what makes ‘One Love’ so special and why is it loved among audiences in Turkey? According to Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency, it all comes down to its one-of-a-kind theme.

“The most important factors that ensure the success of this series are that it deals with a topic that has never been touched on before and portrays it in a very realistic way,” the CEO told ttv. “The series explores social differences and proceeds to tie various elements together while examining different issues.”

As the executive explained, viewers are generally fascinated by problems that result in conflicts in love or other areas of people’s lives, and ‘One Love’ focuses on a marriage between two people from families that have very different cultural backgrounds.

“We believe that our productions, in addition to being technically very well done, bring a highly relevant message to people’s lives.”

Their perspectives on life and lifestyles lie at two extremes. And the series is also based on a true story. “That’s why it has resonated so much with people,” he summarized.

Produced by Gold Film, ‘One Love’ stars Barış Kılıç from ‘Feriha’ and ‘War of the Roses’, Evrim Alasya from ‘Sunshine Girls’ and ‘Scorpion’, Sıla Türkoğlu from ‘The Legacy’ and Dogukan Gungor Phoenix and Meryem.

It tells the captivating story of the idealistic Doga who falls head over heels for a charming man from a devoted family whose values clash with those of her mother, creating powerful drama as they seek to overcome their differences and find harmony. The drama depicts the conflicts between the conservatives and the seculars in Turkey so beautifully through two families from yesterday.

What if the son of a conservative family and the daughter of a modern mother who was told “These are everywhere”, when she sees them wearing a headscarf and who doesn’t tolerate them, love each other?

“In this powerful series, we witness a wide range of compelling and revealing stories about women. These are women who have lived very challenging lives, growing up in difficult or unusual conditions and environments. Their stories vary from those who suffer physical and psychological violence, to those who are able to experience free and crazy lives. What all these women have in common is that they are very strong characters, but they project their power in a variety of ways,” he explained.

“We are introduced to a woman who grew up in an environment of oppression, facing violence from her husband when she gets married. We witness the transformation that her character undergoes as a result of the trauma. We also delve into the loves, fears and a wide range of emotions that these brave women experience”.

“It is a fact in Turkey that there are families that live side by side, but at different ends of the social spectrum. When watching the series, the audience can see elements of their own life. That way, it’s easy for them to relate to the characters. It is a very brave project that reflects the Turkish society”, he concluded.

‘One Love’ has already started to generate buzz outside of Turkey, with Global Agency signing several deals in the CEE region and even one in Latin America in Honduras, with more on the horizon.

“In this powerful series, we witness a wide range of compelling and revealing stories about women.”

“While watching the series, the audience can see elements of their own life.”

“Their stories vary from those who suffer physical and psychological violence, to those who are able to experience free and crazy lives.”

THE YEAR WHEN EVERYTHING ABOUT STREAMING CHANGED

All companies are trying to explore alternatives and no strategy is ruled out. These are some of the trends that have come to light in recent months:

SUBSCRIPTION MODELS WITH LIMITS

The current subscription model is losing its power to generate long-term growth due to increased and varied competition. Streaming services in the United States no longer compete to add new customers, but to keep those who are already in the ecosystem.

FAST PLATFORMS’ MOMENTUM

Free streaming platforms emerge as a solution adapted to the needs and consumption habits of this time. Hybrid models, which include FAST channels, are the way to ensure growth in subscribers and, in parallel, supplement advertising revenue.

Netflix, Disney and WBD, among others, incorporated cheaper services through ad supported formats. These, however, were

met by other heavyweights like Samsung and LG with mature platforms. Even Google has jumped into the streaming market with a FAST hybrid and aggregation service, dedicated to recapturing digital advertising revenue.

In the United States there are already more than 22 free FAST platforms available, with more than 1,500 unique channels and offers of more than 300 streaming channels per operator. In Latin America, meanwhile, expansion is still taking its first steps.

CHALLENGES FOR ENGAGEMENT

Increased competition among streaming services, adding to this FAST explosion, is fragmenting audiences and reducing the average time users spend on each individual service.

Additionally, the audience is increasingly opting for adsupported free TV. Although, at least in the United States, almost half of them are not sure what they want to consume. In fact, given the amount of content, it takes them 5-6 minutes to choose something to watch.

So is the sheer number of viewing platforms starting to dilute engagement for each service? Yes, and not only that. Now we must consider the difficulty of implementing an effective discovery strategy.

NOMADIC SUBSCRIBERS (A REVERSED CHURN & RETURN)

Nomadic subscribers are consumers who subscribe to a service, view what they want, unsubscribe, and then move on to the next service. Consumers care primarily about the content, not the brand. This means they may be willing to subscribe for entertainment, but then feel free to cancel and walk away.

The irony is that the more the industry tries to create a massive and stable subscription-based fortress, the more it turns people into subscription nomads and incentivizes them to keep leaving once they’ve consumed all the desired content.

In addition to the fact that success in programming for a service is increasingly complicated. Original first-run content is no longer enough, nor does it guarantee customer

loyalty. In fact, consumers are often more interested in rewatching familiar classics than new original programming.

NEW WAVES OF SMART TV

Smart TVs exponentially improved the user experience. Currently, they reach 50% of the streaming audience, competing directly with Roku and Chromecast, who are rethinking their future strategy.

This was a first wave of rapid adoption of streaming consumption on Smart TVs, driven by subscription services. Now we are in a second wave, where consumers are moving away from some of their subscriptions and increasingly opting for ad-supported free content.

These changes are what are shaping the current landscape and showing the difficulties of implementing profitable business models, an efficient fusion of streaming models, and the right balance of free and premium content.

Streaming is growing. As it evolves, its shape and patterns change. There is a long way to go and this seems to have only just begun.

After the paradigm shift in 2022, the SVOD business entered a messy transition phase. With the lucrative linear TV business in accelerated decline and streaming revenue not yet compensating for it, the platforms seem to have no clear path to success at the moment.

Expert consultant in Strategy, Business Development, Content and Digital Innovation. He advises multiple companies in the region in the development of new digital businesses and Streaming projects. He led and integrated the teams that launched streaming services (SVOD / FAST / AVOD) in Latin America (Paramount +, Pluto TV, Sony Crackle, Cine Ar and others)

By Gustavo Mónaco

ttv Magazine 26

LATIN AMERICA

By Sebastián Amoroso @sebamoroso samoroso@todotv.tv

Special Report

There is no doubt that unscripted content, especially entertainment formats, are currently experiencing a “golden age”, thanks to the conjunction of various factors. With the evolution of the television industry, the explosion and consolidation of streaming platforms, changes in audience consumption habits, fluctuations in economies and, therefore, advertising investment, as well as cultural changes brought on by social media, and the relevance of current events in conversations; it would seem that reality television has solidified.

THE VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF UNSCRIPTED CONTENT. The phenomenon began in the 1990s, first on broadcast TV with iconic shows like ‘Big Brother’, then it moved to pay TV, and now streaming platforms have appropriated the television format -first with finished shows and now with original productions, such as ‘El heredero: la dinastía del freestyle’ (Star+) or ‘La ley de la selva’ (Netflix)-, as part of the strategy to retain their audiences -whether in SVOD or AVOD-, and no longer only through exclusive series.

And so, the unscripted virtuous circle continues, making a strong return to free TV, with new versions of great television events such as ‘Survivor’, ‘Got Talent’, or the already mentioned ‘Big Brother’, both globally and in Latin America.

“Entertainment formats are experiencing a brilliant moment; not only did they regain their place on broadcast television, but they

also began to break ground on digital platforms, something unthinkable just a few years ago,” Coty Cagliolo, director of Production in Latin America at Fremantle, told ttv

This “brilliant” moment brings with it the return of reality shows and game shows to broadcast TV and the arrival of competition and relationship formats on new platforms.

“One of my main challenges is understanding the moment the industry is now in, to be able to understand very well the moment for our clients. Understanding the revolution that is taking place right now, and understanding what needs different clients may have: what they like, what works for them, what they want. And with those elements in mind, we can offer them what we think might interest them”, explained Frank Scheuermann, senior VP and director of Unscripted at Endemol Shine Boomdog, owned by Banijay Rights.

So, what has changed? “Programing. Budget. Episodes. We didn’t understand how a show’s marketing budget was bigger than its production budget. Then the streamers, who are evolving. It is incredible how a brand like HBO Max decided to make entertainment”, he explained.

In the case of pay TV, networks like Canal Sony have achieved excellent results with unscripted shows, such as the business reality show ‘Shark Tank’, which has several versions in Latin American countries, including Mexico, where it is already going for its eighth season.

“We are very happy with this new season”, commented Ana Bond, Managing Director

and VPS of International Production for Latin America at Sony Pictures Television. “It’s a season with a lot of innovation, with big changes to the show, starting with a new set after seven seasons, with a very minimalist, modern style,” she highlighted.

This trend has also caused producers who until now had specialized in producing fiction series to begin to explore the development of unscripted projects in Latin America, as is the case of Dopamine, a Mexican production company owned by Grupo Salinas, which is already working on various ideas, including the ‘La rueda de la suerte’ format, among others.

“Two years ago we set up an entertainment unit, because as creators and producers it is a creative terrain for exploration and innovation. And also because from the business perspective it allows us to diversify production, which is so important at critical junctures for the industry like the one we are currently experiencing, in which scripted projects are either very long or very limited, and unscripted projects allow us to balance our accounting”, commented Fidela Navarro, CEO of Dopamine.

“We already have a catalog of eighteen papers. Three of them have already been selected in international competitions. We are making ‘La rueda de la suerte’ for TV Azteca. We have done the ‘40 no es nada’ dating show for HBO Max, but without a doubt there is a long way to go and a great challenge ahead,” she clarifies.

Her business vision? “On the one hand, it is difficult for broadcast television networks to bet on scripts. We are seeing an opposite trend, towards guaranteed hits, security or comfort of the usual international options, more classic titles. And we are also seeing that the platforms have been slow when it comes to establishing and executing an unscripted strategy to be able to compete among themselves and against broadcast TV. It is a field that will undoubtedly grow in crescendo for me, which also requires highly specialized structures and professionals, and an investment of time and money, which is a commitment to the future”.

Another case is that of broadcasters which, beyond the security offered by the track record of big international shows, take risks with their own ideas, as is the case of Latina Televisión in Perú and its cooking show ‘El gran chef’: famosos’.

“The change that we want to give Latina is a unified change: to be a brand committed to the generation of family content, entertainment, information, but content with value. Audiences appreciate that be with them, that you entertain them. But today they

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want more, they want that entertainment to come with useful information, for you to help and guide them. They are eager for vital information”, said César Pereira, Marketing Manager of Latina Televisión.

“Today, Latina creates content with value, programs like ‘El gran chef’ and family entertainment will always have a hallmark, which is to provide Peruvian families with useful content. It is a nice, family-friendly program, with a lot of useful information about food, trends, how to cook something delicious, the cheapest foods,” he added.

NEW MODELS, ALLIANCES AND HUBS.

Now, not all that glitters is gold. And in Latin America it would seem that production costs are an issue that both broadcasters and producers are very concerned with. And in the face of these challenges, alternatives tend to emerge, which were analyzed during the panel “The moment of the unscripted”, held at LA Screenings Independents last May, and in which the person signing this article participated as moderator.

“It is time to rethink the model. The economies in terms of advertising revenue are falling. We have to go to a more tailor-made model year after year and see how to move forward, because at the end of the day we are all in the same boat and it has to be successful not only in terms of audiences, but also in terms of finances”, commented Patricia Daujotas, Director of Content for Saeta Canal 10 in Uruguay.

In this sense, the unscripted phenomenon, as well as the volatility of the economies and the increase in production costs, lead to the search for new production models, placing strategic alliances at the center of production.

“You have to be more and more creative to find models that are sustainable. Paramount’s vision is to find opportunities, create hubs and begin to find partners to produce more and more”, said Guillermo Pendino, VP Content and Programming - FTA Brands Latam South at Paramount.

And in this sense, the executive who leads the production and programming strate -

gies of the channels Telefe in Argentina and Chilevisión in Chile -both owned by Paramount- announced that they are exploring alliances, for example with Canal 10 in Uruguay, as well as the creation of production hubs, as is the case of ‘Big Brother’ for Argentina and Chile, and surely, other countries in the region.

Meanwhile, Michelle Wasserman, SVP LatAm, USH & Brazil at Banijay Rights, explained that the company’s model -which had 30% of the formats released in the international market in 2022, according to the report The Top 100 Traveling Unscripted Formats, by K7 Media-, focuses on not only licensing adaptation rights, but partnering to develop the ideas.

“We don’t sell shows, we license IPs and we give a business guide and a brand consultancy. We are quite detailed because we know from A to Z all the intricacies that the format had, why they chose it, why it was successful, and we also know about the failures”, highlighted the executive.

“And we don’t just sell it to the channels, we partner with them to be able to carry out the idea. We never sell something and walk away. We go into a lot of detail because we

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try to shape the brands and generate a business universe,” she added.

As an example, Wasserman highlighted the case of ‘Big Brother’, which despite being over 20 years old continues to obtain excellent ratings results thanks to the innovations applied to the format, as has been the case in Argentina where it managed to rank as the highest rated show on Argentine TV in the last nine years.

“It is a show with a 360° range of business opportunities, on and off the screen. We try to give our products a long life. A show is not necessarily better just because it’s new,” she explained.

Understanding this new reality of the industry in the search for new production models that ease high production costs of increasingly spectacular shows, The ATS Team -producer recognized for its work on emblematic shows such as ‘American Ninja Warrior’-, revealed part of its intentions to land in Latin America to establish hubs and line productions.

“Producers from the United States and Europe are looking more towards Latin America, because the costs are much more competitive and because there are good professionals. The market is growing a lot in both directions. Right now, half of the productions that are being made in Los Angeles are being recorded in Latin America. It is an opportunity that we want to take advantage of”, commented Danny Sanz, COO of the American production company.

“Through associations with other production companies and networks, we want to develop productions that are efficient when it comes to saving costs, because it is true that budgets are still not going up, and in

fact they may even be going down,” added the executive.

On the other hand, the development of entertainment formats in the digital ecosystem is essential in these times of social media, where IPs can exploit new businesses in the hands of advertisers, and in the case of their own, ensure 100% of digital monetization.

“This digital dimension, the extension to social media, are elements that have to be incorporated into the idea instead of being added later”, said Albertina Marfil, director of Format Sales and Production for Latin America at NBCUniversal Formats.

“In that sense, reality shows like ‘Real Housewives’, ‘Made in Chelsea’ or ‘Top Chef’; are perfect for generating digital content and integrating new screens, because both the participants and the audience turn to the networks to give their opinions, debate, and share reactions. It is an inexhaustible source of content and they help generate a universe of content that exists beyond television hours”, he concluded.

In summary, the unscripted television entertainment sector is experiencing a radiant moment in Latin America, and for this momentum to continue to expand in the region, it is necessary for the market conditions and its players to establish mechanisms.

Be it collaboration models, the exchange of experiences, production alliances, as well as the search for innovative creation models for the development of content, not only foreign, but also local, which allows it -in times of globalization- to travel to other regions.

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EXPERTS IN BIBLICAL PRODUCTIONS

By Sebastian Amoroso samoroso@todotv.tv @sebamoroso

The Brazilian network, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, continues to develop its

biblical dramas that have

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position in the international market, with titles such as ‘Moses and the Ten Commandments’, ‘Jesus’, ‘Genesis’, and its latest hit in Brazil: ‘Kings’.

Biblical dramas have become an undisputed hallmark of Record TV, the Brazilian giant that’s celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and that for some time has been reaping excellent results -locally and internationally- with these super productions based on the texts of the Bible. And these productions involve high production budgets, staging, costumes, locations, and talent on and off camera.

“Biblical telenovelas have been well received in the international market, being distributed to various countries around the world. Our productions, in particular, have achieved success in various markets, especially in Latin American countries, the United States and Europe”, Delmar Andrade, Record TV’s Director of International Sales, told ttv

An example of this success is ‘Moses and the Ten Commandments’, a biblical drama that was broadcast in several countries, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the United States, Mexico, Portugal and Venezuela. “The telenovela was and continues to be a success wherever it goes, breaking audience records and generating great interest from the public,” Andrade said.

More recently, ‘Genesis’ has been another of the biblical titles that has also conquered the international market and has been well received in several countries. “The drama premiered in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Panama, as well as Guatemala, Portugal, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. The international market has received it with great joy that it has been gaining excellent ratings and share”, he revealed.

But what are the elements that make up these stories that make them so attractive for international screens? “Today we can say that we are experts on the subject when we talk about biblical productions”, he explained. “It took years of hard work and dedication to get to the result we have today. We believe that our productions, in addition to being technically very well done, bring a highly relevant message to people’s lives and that has been our great differential in relation to other dramas in the international market.”

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“We believe that our productions, in addition to being technically very well done, bring a highly relevant message to people’s lives.”

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According to Andrade, Record TV also spares no effort in its biblical productions. “We seek to accurately recreate historical and religious settings, so that viewers have a complete experience and one as faithful as possible to the texts narrated in the holy book,” he explained.

“We use the Bible as the main point and realistic anchor for our series. Based on that and with the drama support that our directors and actors give to the work, we are really in a position to offer something different to the international market. The audience, especially Christians, wants to see the Biblical texts they know exposed with all the drama they love in everyday telenovelas. And this is our great secret!”

Although Record TV’s universe of biblical telenovelas is becoming more robust, currently the international distribution area of the Brazilian network is focused on ‘Kings’, its most recent super production and its new installments.

“This year we will continue with the great project that has been the telenovela ‘Kings’. Also in this first semester we will have the sixth and seventh seasons entitled ‘The Conquest’ and ‘The Sin’, which is already being shown in Brazil and tells the story of the first years of David’s reign”, Andrade said.

“In this surprising plot, the drama will show the challenge of one man to unify a nation and also the great inclination that David had for having so many wives throughout his life. With these new seasons we can expect many action scenes, romance, dramas, but we will also have many life and faith lessons.”

Regarding the calendar of events for the international audiovisual industry, Record TV will be present at several of these, including Natpe Budapest and Content Budapest. “We physically returned to the European market

this 2023, after a difficult period that was the pandemic. We know that this is a very fertile territory for our productions, we have a lot to present”, said the executive.

In addition to biblical dramas, Record TV has an extensive library of television titles and genres. “Record TV is the oldest station in Brazil. This year we celebrate 70 years of history, and we are proud to have participated in the evolution of popular culture in our country. Our portfolio is extensive and we have numerous productions in different formats that are synonymous with information, entertainment, culture and fun”, he highlighted.

In this sense, in addition to its well-known telenovelas and biblical miniseries, the catalog includes contemporary and secular telenovelas, series and documentaries, in addition to having the largest image bank in Brazil.

“We will present to the market our documentary series ‘El hospital’, which portrays the day-to-day of eleven doctors in one of the largest hospitals in Latin America in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The episodes of this series are in real format and we can experience moments of frustration and joy together with all the professionals involved, with exciting stories.”

RECORD TV AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY

As part of a natural process of media evolution, the television industry has undergone and is undergoing important changes in terms of its production, distribution and exhibition models. And this evolution has been clearly seen in the last three years, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has served as a space for experimentation and testing of new models for the audiovisual business.

“The television industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, mainly due to the rise of streaming platforms and the change in public behavior regarding content consumption. With the Covid-19 pandemic, there was an even greater increase in the demand for entertainment content, which accelerated the migration of

many people to streaming platforms”, explained Delmar Andrade.

“However, large content producers and distributors continue to play an important role in the television industry, especially when it comes to big-budget productions with global reach. These companies still have plenty of resources and connections to invest in high-end productions and negotiate distribution deals with major broadcast networks and platforms, as well as start streamer productions,” he maintained.

“In addition, the television industry continues to evolve in terms of technology, with the introduction of new image formats and resolutions such as 4K and 8K, and the adoption of artificial intelligence and other technologies to help improve content production and distribution,” he concluded.

“The audience, especially Christians, wants to see the Biblical texts they know exposed with all the drama they love in everyday telenovelas.”

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that range from dramas, comedies and entertainment programs, to documentaries and even new formats loaded with mystery, role-playing games and strategy, as is the case with ‘Rabia’.

“All of our titles have the Series Atresmedia seal, a guarantee of quality and the reason why our products are always in great demand and consumed both in Spain and internationally, with the guarantee that that they will not leave anyone indifferent”, Salso said.

ATRESMEDIA EXPANDS ITS PREMIUM OFFER

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The Spanish group is committed to a line of highend original productions and diverse themes, with titles such as ‘Heridas’, ‘UPA Next’, ‘Las noches de Tefía’ and ‘Zorras’.

The entire offer is nurtured by a pipeline of original fiction productions to serve all of the different windows, which adhere to an effective production strategy.

“Atresmedia Televisión produces more than a dozen new Atresmedia Series each year, adding to the thousands of hours of new programming in other formats and genres that make up the group’s program offering,” José Antonio Salso, Head of Acquisitions and International Sales at Atresmedia Television, said to ttv.

Atresmedia Televisión is currently working in two areas for the production of series.

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“All of our titles have the Series Atresmedia seal, a guarantee of quality and the reason why our products are in great demand and consumed year after year.”

Spanish media conglomerate Atresmedia is one of the most recognized in the Hispanic world. In addition to its broadcast and pay TV channels, the Spanish group has its own streaming platform: Atresplayer.

“On the one hand, we maintain the consolidated production line for our linear channels with renowned original titles such as ‘Alba’, ‘La cocinera de Castamar’, or the recently released ‘Heridas’, in addition to reboots of some of the most successful contents among which are ‘UPA Next’ or ‘Los hombres de Paco’, explained Salso.

“And on the other hand, there is the growing line of productions for Atresplayer, the digital subscription platform of the Atresmedia Group, with completely original and innovative content of the highest quality and notable international prestige such as ‘Veneno’ or ‘Gente hablando’”, he added.

As for the stories that are sought to be developed, these must include essential ingredients such as high-quality workmanship and diverse themes, as explained by the executive: “Powerful, original and current stories, capable of traveling around the world.”

In this regard, the Atresmedia Televisión catalog includes a very varied selection of stories

Regarding the production models, although they are mostly in-house productions, Atresmedia Televisión is open to all kinds of formulas, such as co-production, and in particular, international ones.

“We are aware that co-productions are a business model that is currently on the rise. From Atresmedia we are willing to explore any type of agreement or alliance, and our fiction department does not stop evaluating new projects”.

And in this regard, Latin America has a leading role for the group. “Atresmedia’s relationship with Latin America has always been very close, it is key for us. We have reached great agreements with all the players there, both channels and platforms. It is therefore one of the most strategic territories for us in order to test new business models”.

It is in this context that Atresmedia Internacional will be present in markets such as Natpe Budapest and Conecta Fiction & Entertainment, to bring the most recent titles in its catalogue, among which are: the series ‘Heridas’, based on the internationally successful Japanese film ‘Mother’, and produced by Atresmedia Televisión and Buendía Estudios.

Also the series ‘UPA Next’, the return of ‘Un paso adelante’, one of Atresmedia’s most successful franchises internationally. In addition, ‘Las noches de Tefía’, a series that combines drama and spectacle in a journey through the always necessary historical memory, all with cinematographic quality both in the story and in its visual effects. And finally, ‘Zorras’, a dramedy of eight 30-minute episodes about free and real women, friendship, self-love and lots of sex.

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FICTION AT ITS PEAK PRODUCTION

2023 will be a record year in terms of how many original fiction series will premiere. In this context, we present an analysis of the trends and the most outstanding content -premiered and brand new- in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and the US Hispanic. Of the more than 200 premieres registered by ttv this year, we offer a selection of titles that shed light on the who’s who of premium production in Latin America.

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Much has already been said about the current moment in the audiovisual sector. We know that 2023 will be a record year in the number of premieres, that the market seems saturated with new content, but that large productions will continue to be, even in times of crisis, the only way to renew audiences’ commitment. In this context, it is key to differentiate large productions from those that will come and go as just another number in the premiere offer.

After all, the truth is that each premiere season generates its own milestones. Even faced with the saturation of titles or the drop in subscribers, platforms will always be able to bet on a unique content offer. Every platform has at least one spearhead. Every territory has a production company responsible for the latest great audience success. That is where the following analysis is aimed at.

This selection includes titles that stand out for the level of production, as well as certain aspects that make the content relevant: the moment in which they are presented; the talent behind it; the theme; good timing in relation to current trends; the creativity of

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the business model; audience feedback; the platform on which it is presented or the creative background, among others.

BIOPICS. Biopics continue to be in 2023 a way to delve into the lives of many icons of history, culture, art, politics or entertainment in general. Its production involves a high degree of complexity, due to the research work, the period recreation work, the correct selection of the cast, and the potential debates or litigation that incorrect rights management may lead to. Even so, many of the productions that start from the biography of one or several well-known characters continue to be a safe bet in 2023.

We mention in this selection several titles, some not yet released, such as ‘Balenciaga’, announced at the time as the first original Disney production for Spain; but also, through a genre that has given them good results in Latin America: precisely biopics.

In this case, it is the story of the Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga who, as reported by Disney+ at the time, is “the story of a man who, through his natural talent, perseverance, and business acumen, dared to challenge his social status as the son of a seamstress and a fisherman, becoming one of the most relevant designers of all time”.

The series could be close to being presented. The truth is that a long time has passed since the project was announced, so the expectation is great. Behind the production is the so-called “Moriarti trio”, with filmmakers Jose Mari Goenaga, Jon Garaño and Aitor Arregi, directors of ‘La trenchera infinita’. Production has also been a challenge from the beginning, with a team of 100 professionals and more than 2,000 extras. ‘Balenciaga’ takes place in a period of time ranging from the Spanish Civil War to the early 70s. All this, filmed on more than 90 sets in the Basque Country, Navarra and Madrid; in addition to Paris, Bordeaux and Toulouse in France.

When it comes to biopics, it’s mandatory to mention ‘Centauro del norte’. For those familiar with Pancho Villa, he is a historical figure who had to have his own series, which promises to generate a lot of noise among viewers in Latin America. This series also joins the launch of three other series that are part of the Disney+ catalog and that alternate between the biographical and the historical genres: these are ‘Ringo’, ‘Diciembre 2001’ and ‘El grito de las mariposas’. These last three are developed and produced by several well-known companies in the market: Pampa Films, Primo Content, EO Media and StoryLab in the case of ‘Ringo’; Argentina’s

Kapow for ‘Diciembre 2001’, and Pampa Films / Gloriamundi Producciones for the case of ‘El grito de las mariposas’.

Continuing with biopics, how can we not mention ‘El amor después del amor’, a series that, in addition to the noise it has generated among fans of Río de la Plata music in general, and of the Argentine musician Fito Páez, has a large bill of production by Mandarina, a production company that has managed, among others, to come up with a real gems in terms of the cast of the series.

Crossing the Atlantic, another long-awaited 2023 premiere is the biographical series ‘Cristo y Rey’, launched at the beginning of the year through the AtresPlayer Premium platform, which addresses the life of Ángel Cristo and Bárbara Rey, two great acquaintances of the Spanish show business during the last decades of the 20th century. Cristo, the best and most famous tamer in the world; Rey, the most desired woman in Spain for her work as an actress and star. The production was developed by Good Mood, a Spanish production company with a long history, behind series such as ‘4 estrellas’, ‘Deudas’ or ‘La valla’, among others; which has undoubtedly achieved greater visibility internationally after the premiere of the series.

Another one of the biopics released in 2023 that is undoubtedly worth mentioning is ‘Bosé’. The series addresses, as we already know, the exciting life of the artist Miguel Bosé. The production brought together several major players: Paramount, Shine Iberia (Banijay Iberia), Elefantec Global and Legacy Rock. The production involved a huge deployment, and after various uncertainties about where and how the series would be presented, the new SkyShowtime platform for Spain was officially launched on Febru-

ary 28. It is there where the new biopic was finally made available. From then on, the platform even acquired several of the series originally produced for HBO in Spain. This is the case of ‘Foodie Love’ (the first HBO original production in Spain released in 2019), ‘Por H o por B’ and ‘Sin novedad’.

As we end our selection of biopics, it is worth noting that we left out several historical series or well-known characters that would be worth mentioning, such as ‘Se llamaba Pedro Infante’ for ViX; some within the true crime genre such as ‘El caso Asunta’ or ‘El cuerpo que llamas’; or those that recreate certain times or historical events in an incredible way, such as the shocking ‘Las noches de Tefía’, ‘Los pacientes del Doctor García’ or ‘Los Farad’, in Spain; and the aforementioned ‘Diciembre 2001’ or ‘El grito de las mariposas’ in Latin America.

BIG LEAGUE DEBUTS. 2023 will also be a year in which experienced creators and professionals have considered facing new challenges. This is the case of Rafa Cobos with ‘El hijo zurdo’, a series in which he makes his debut as showrunner, Cobos being already recognized and celebrated for his profession as a screenwriter.

The series is an original production by Movistar Plus+ in collaboration with Atípica Films, the same production house in charge of ‘La peste’, a series for which Rafa Cobos has been one of the creators and scriptwriters, and which kickstarted Movistar Plus+’s long list of original fictions in Spain.

But Atípica Films is also known for many of its productions, which include, among other more recent ones, the film ‘Modelo 77’ or the series ‘La chica de nieve’, which we will talk about later.

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Speaking of debuts, the premiere of ‘Montecristo’ also appears on this list, announced some time ago as the first production from Secuoya Studios, a unit created in 2021. The series had its debut on April 14 through ViX. A debut with which the production company not only showed its ambition for big productions, but also its search for big IP in a market that demands more and more ingenuity to finance and therefore preserve its properties. The series, a loose adaptation of the famous novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, was shot in Tenerife, Madrid and Miami, and stars William Levy and a great cast.

Another key player who took on a new role in 2023 is the renowned producer Billy Rovzar, co-founder of the Mexican production company Lemon Studios, who with ‘Un buen divorcio’ entered the role of screenwriter and showrunner of this series produced for the ViX.

ADAPTATIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL POTENTIAL. And if series released throughout 2023 have something else in common, it is that many have been the result of the adaptation of a previous publishing success.

This is the case with the aforementioned ‘Montecristo’ -rather a classic of universal literature-, but also other more recent ones.

For instance there’s ‘El hijo zurdo’, a television adaptation of the homonymous novel by Rosario Izquierdo, as well as the bestseller from which the adaptation of the series ‘Reina roja’ arises, a series that draws its scripts from the first novel of the successful trilogy by Juan Gómez-Jurado. In this case, it is an international co-production by Dopamine and Focus. The series could be released by Amazon Prime Video before the end of the year.

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LA CHICA DE NIEVE

After the success of ‘La chica de nieve’, the union between Netflix and Javier Castillo continues to add projects and at the beginning of April, the company announced the agreement between the author and the platform to bring the bestsellers ‘El juego del alma’ and ‘El cuco de cristal’ to the small screen. ‘El juego del alma’ is the continuation of ‘La chica de nieve’. The series is in the pre-production phase. The adaptation of ‘El cuco de cristal’ is based on the novel published by Penguin Random House in February of this year, and will begin its development stage shortly. The phenomenon of ‘La chica de nieve’ reached the global top 1 most watched non-English-language series on Netflix during its opening week, and was in the Top 10 of 77 countries for several weeks, including number 1 in countries like Spain, France, Sweden or Belgium, among many others.

by Héctor Germán Oesterheld illustrated by Francisco Solano López, which will be a contemporary version produced by K&S Films, with Bruno Stagnaro responsible for the scripts and direction of the series. ‘El Eternauta’ will also feature the performance of renowned Argentine actor Ricardo Darín, who will make his debut for a Netflix series. However, we will most likely have to wait until 2024 for its premiere.

And there are more to come, because it is also worth mentioning the series ‘Travesuras de la niña mala’, by production company W Studios for the ViX platform, an adaptation of the novel by the famous writer Mario Vargas Llosa. A great adaptation, with an important production when it comes to making period adaptations, an important cast and international filming, which had its premiere last year but is already preparing its second season.

In addition to this title, the alliance between W Studios and ViX also features ‘El gallo de oro’, an adaptation of the homonymous work by the great novelist Juan Rulfo.

sible, among others, for ‘Sky Rojo’, another great success for Netflix and which this year premiered its third season. But if we also zoom in on ‘Sky Rojo’ itself, we will discover that it features, among others, David Victori, a young creator, director and producer whom we interviewed to talk about ‘Tu también lo harías’, one of Disney+’s originals released around the end of April. In short, ‘Berlin’ will be a series for fans, produced and supported by a great team in front of and behind the camera.

Another series that we already mentioned also emerges from the list of great novelists: ‘La chica de nieve’. This series is not only the result of the adaptation of Javier Castillo’s great best-seller of the same name, but also the impact on the audience after the premiere on January 27 on Netflix, has been enormous.

On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean there are also adaptations of novels that have seen good results. This is the case of the series ‘El reino’ released by Netflix, an adaptation of the successful novel by writer Claudia Piñeiro, and which, due to its enormous impact, already has a second season, released on March 22.

Claudia Piñeiro’s collaborations with Latin American platforms have only just begun, and there are already several novels by the renowned author in the process of development. But when it comes to Argentina, we can’t leave out ‘El Eternauta’ for Netflix, an adaptation of the famous graphic novel

In short, a tight selection of works adapted to the screen, with so many others not mentioned here.

SERIES WITH GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Now, we present a small selection of titles that deserve to be highlighted due to the impact they have -or are expected to havewithin the market. One of them is ‘Berlin’, a series which will not premiere before the end of the year. And the expectation is great, considering that it is the spin-off of ‘Money Heist’. “There are only two things that can turn a dog day into a wonderful day: one is love and the other is a million-dollar booty. Those are the engines that move Berlin in its golden years, when he still has no notion of his illness and is not locked up like a rat.” This is a summary of the plotline, which Netflix has been able to take advantage of, resorting to the values of the story and, of course, the cast of its predecessor, presented little by little, as part of a calculated promotion strategy.

This new series is produced by Vancouver Media, the production company respon-

Among the big bets of 2023 there’s also ‘La mesías’. The series, which has more than 170 characters, narrates a time that spans from the 1980s to 2013. In addition to the professionals who bring these characters to life, 3,800 people appear as extras. ‘La Mesías’, which mixes genres ranging from thriller to musical, is the most ambitious and complex project by the famous duo of creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, better known as “los Javis”, responsible for hits such as ‘La llamada, ‘Paquita Salas’ or ‘Veneno’. Javier Ambrossi said about the series: “Our life in recent months has been devoted to ‘La Mesías’. We had never faced a project of these dimensions. A crazy task that has been possible thanks to working with an absolutely dedicated team”.

ACROSS THE ATLANTIC. Another trend that is glimpsed in this 2023 has to do with a greater link between Latin America and Europe. A great protagonist appears here, such as the ViX platform and several of its main productions. This is the case of ‘Montecristo’, the result of the association between Secuoya Studios and the platform, but also ‘Isla Brava’, an Onza Americas production, or ‘Las Pelotaris: 1926’, a period adaptation with a great display of resources and production by The Mediapro Studio, in the style of what ViX has also proposed with productions such as ‘Se llamaba Pedro Infante’ or with ‘Travesuras de la niña mala’ produced by W Studios.

As the months go by, the need to reach new associations, development and co-production agreements continues to grow, which is also confirmed through productions that we have already mentioned such as ‘Bosé’ or ‘Reina roja’, among many others. others.

Surce: TTVOriginals, June 2023.

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DOPAMINE DIVERSIFIES ITS PROJECT PIPELINE

The Mexican production company responsible for the impressive historical series ‘Hernán’ is working at full speed, playing a fundamental role in different productions and co-productions, including premium series, entertainment formats and movies.

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International co-productions dominate the industry news, with Dopamine as the main protagonist, the product of its work in Mexico and Spain, with other countries close to joining its international advance. “We have seven large ongoing projects in which we have leadership and active participation,” said Fidela Navarro, CEO of Dopamine, in dialogue with ttv, during the latest edition of LA Screenings Independents, held last May in Los Angeles, USA. “This is important in our diversification to be able to complement the times of the rest of the contents”, she added.

“We apply diversification in all fields,” she stressed. “We are doing a lot right now on different sides. We are finishing a very com-

plex and very long co-production of two large series, both in Spain and in Mexico. We will deliver the series, if everything goes well, at the end of the year,” she anticipated.

All this, in addition to the entertainment format ‘La rueda de la suerte’, which is currently produced for TV Azteca in Mexico. “It is the result of a job that we have been carrying out for a year,” Navarro commented.

“We have also just finished seven bi-cultural film projects for Mexico and Spain, and we are beginning to present them,” the executive shared. “We really want to make movies.”

CO-PRODUCTION ON THE RISE. “I am very happy to already be materializing large

“We have seven large projects underway.”

“We apply diversification in all areas”.

FIDELA NAVARRO, CEO OF DOPAMINE

co-production projects. Above all, in an industry environment in which making originals has become more complex, there has been a contraction, in that sense, of the circuit,” explained Navarro.

“In Spain we are finishing the post-production of ‘Reina roja’, for Amazon Prime Video Spain,” she explained. “We do it in co-production with Focus Audiovisual. We take the leadership of everything that is the development, the physical production of the project, and it feels important for us, as Mexicans, to arrive in Spain and make a series of this size”.

“We are also working with other collaborators preparing three large co-productions that will be announced soon,” she added.

“Then, with our partners from Plano a Plano, we are also preparing the co-production of ‘Cicatriz’, another of Juan Gómez Jurado’s works. A thriller, a true bestseller”.

“We are also closing another co-production with the United Kingdom and another with Canada, and there’s one with Germany that is flowing very well,” said Navarro. “I hope that soon we can officially say what we are doing.”

Hernan Series

LA SCREENINGS INDEPENDENTS 2023

The 2023 edition of the LA Screenings Independents left the door open for a new event concept, after the experience of conference blocks and Content LA taking place simultaneously, organized by C21 Media. Regarding the presence of exhibitors with suites and meeting tables, there were more than 80 production and distribution companies, and there were a record 350 buyers from Latin America, according to TM Events.

1. Disney screening / 2. Fernando Muñiz and the TV Azteca team / 3. Mariano César (Warner Bros. Discovery) / 4. Jim McNamara (Hemisphere Media Group) / 5. Ebru Yildirim (Ollang Inc.) / 6. Ekin Koyuncu (OGM Universe) / 7. Alex Marin (RCN Estudios) / 8. Liliam Hernández and Gema López (Universal Cinergia Dubbing) / 9.Michelle Wasserman (Banijay Rights), Patricia Daujotas (Canal 10), Danny Sanz (The ATS Team), Gabriel Pendino (Paramount) and Sebastián Amoroso (TTV), during the Unscripted panel / 10.Fidela Navarra (Dopamine).

11. 11) María Espino (Mist) / 12. Beatriz Cea Okan (Iner Medya) / 13. Ozge Tinaz (Raya Group) / 14. Dan Cohen and the Paramount Global Content Distribution sales team / 15 . Telefilms screening / 16. Michelle Wasserman (Banijay Rights) / 17. Emre Gorentas (ATV) / 18. Barbora Suster (Eccho Rights) / 19. Duda Rodriguez (Calinos Entertainment) / 20. Sibel Levendoğlu (Kanal D International) / 21. Elif Turna (Mediahub).

A UNIQUE KNOW-HOW

By Sebastián Amoroso @sebamoroso samoroso@todotv.tv

with significant weight, changes in corporate policies, movement of executives, new mergers, fewer fiction originals but with the same demand from analysts, more demand for unscripted and entertainment, and new businesses such as the growth of fiction content in podcasts, and the increase in branded content from the original stage”.

Such is the state of the industry, according to D’Angelo’s outlook, who currently has an extensive business portfolio, both in terms of distribution and original projects.

“There are too many to list, we are working on selecting content that’s presented to us from all kinds of sources based on our latest commercial achievements, many of which have made waves”, she comments.

SILVANA D’ANGELO, CEO OF GLOWSTAR MEDIA

“Buyers prefer to team up with companies they know, with executives they trust.”

Glowstar Media has evolved alongside the television industry, from a traditional content distributor to an agent in the development of television businesses, with extensive and proven know-how in the international market.

Its CEO, Silvana D’Angelo, is an executive with a transcendent trajectory in the television industry, with a clear vision of the business that she defines as one in constant change and adaptation.

While the executive believes that there is nothing new in the sector, she does find it even more accelerated since the beginning of this year. “New business models, from the changes in the platforms and their new monetization models, different types of associations, the appearance of FAST channels

“I am honored that this is happening, but indeed we have a limit of projects we can work on, and we try to select the ones with the greatest potential, at least at the present time. The investment of time and focus that is required and the way in which we engage in each one is completely different from the business management model of the past”, she clarifies.

As she explains, it’s part of the company’s evolution from its traditional business of distributor to agent. “Today, those of us who face the negotiation front, not only know about marketing but also about all aspects of production, budgets, distribution and technical requirements, we get involved in

development, in script supervision, and everything that makes up the content.”

D’Angelo adds that Glowstar has a lot of focus on fiction. “It is the one that has the longest running time and in the longest term”, but also lately on unscripted projects “with excellent results, in which today we are involved as producers and which are gaining space on important platforms and screens”, she highlights.

In terms of fiction Glowstar has optioned two projects, which cannot yet be announced until they are executed. On the unscripted side, one of the most recent is the production of the series ‘Bichero’, for NatGeo, and which has had a very good impact.

“’Bichero’ is a series that brings together all the elements that are sought today: innovation, inclusion, impeccable quality and direction, talents with great empathy with the audience, emotion, education, culture, entertainment,” she highlights.

“It is very difficult to find projects of this type and we are very happy that the production company Fusion has entrusted it to us and that we have been able to make it a reality. That is always our goal with any project, as it was to obtain the already known results of the ‘La chica que limpia’ (‘The Cleaning Lady’) format by GL. Nothing is achieved from one day to the next, it is an increasing effort, and taking on a greater commitment. But we have made a name for ourselves after so many years that today gives us great satisfaction”.

In this non-scripted line, Glowstar continues to search for and select differential content and innovative production companies with teams that manage to access the large platforms with the backing of the company that guarantees license agreements, delivery times and budget compliance.

“This would also tell you that it is a new role that has become very relevant in the market, buyers prefer to team up with companies they know, with executives they trust,” she says.

“An original -whether with original seal or in acquisition- that starts from a project, and that is licensed before it is produced is a great risk for every buyer, and it is absolutely mandatory to trust companies in the sector with credibility and trajectory, and above all in the people behind them, even when the production services are performed by third parties. This does not at all restrict the possibilities for small producers to access the market, but on the contrary, it widens them much more,” concludes D’Angelo.

Bichero NatGeo

The

agency led by Silvana

D’Angelo specializes in the development of television businesses, covering all aspects that make up the content.

PRODUCTION ARGENTINA AND COLOMBIA TAKE ON THE PRESIDENCY OF IBERMEDIA

THE IBERMEDIA PROGRAM OF AID TO IBERO-AMERICAN CINEMA AND AUDIOVISUALS CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY in 2023 and does so with a new presidency that will be occupied by two authorities from the community. On the one hand, the acting president of the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA) of Argentina, Nicolás Batlle. On the other hand, the director of the Audiovisual, Film and Interactive Media Directorate (DACMI), of the Colombian Ministry of Culture, María Fernanda Céspedes. Both countries assume the presidency of Ibermedia, replacing the director of the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA) of Spain, Beatriz Navas. For the first time in the 25 years of the program, two countries take on this role in a shared manner, which is seen as an opportunity to further promote audiovisual excellence, now led by two great authorities in the region.

MEXICO HBO MAX READIES ROBERTO GÓMEZ BOLAÑOS BIOPIC

HBO MAX will bring the life of one of the most beloved characters on Latin American TV to the small screen with the first bioseries about Roberto Gómez Bolaños “Chespirito”, thanks to the alliance established between Warner Bros. Discovery and THR3 Media Group, which will also allow other projects around the extensive universe of characters created by the artist. The new Max Original production will delve into the story of the man behind more than 100 emblematic characters of family humor. ‘Sin querer queriendo’ is the tentative title of this biographical melodrama about the life of Gómez Bolaños and his important role in the world of entertainment. This is the first production derived from the Chespirito universe, which will start its preproduction process this year, for HBO Max.

ARGENTINA NETFLIX STARTS FILMING EL ETERNAUTA

NETFLIX ANNOUNCED the start of filming on its new original Argentine production: ‘El Eternauta’, the audiovisual adaptation of the iconic cartoon by Héctor Germán Oesterheld, illustrated by Francisco Solano López. The 6-episode series is produced by the K&S Film platform, and was written by Bruno Stagnaro, along with Ariel Staltari, with Hugo Sigman, Matías Mosteirin, Leticia Cristi and Diego Copello as producers. The story begins after a deadly snowfall that kills millions, where Juan Salvo along with a group of survivors fight against an alien threat, controlled by an invisible force.

Anouk Aarón, Production Leader of General Entertainment Content for Latin America and US Hispanic at WBD

ANOUK AARÓN NEW PRODUCTION LEADER OF GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT FOR LATIN AMERICA AND US HISPANIC AT WBD

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY today announced the appointment of Anouk Aarón as General Entertainment Content Production Leader for Latin America and US Hispanic. In his new role, he will be responsible for the leadership of the company’s original production team, directing the production process of all fiction and non-fiction content for general entertainment brands, including pay TV and streaming, and developed productions by Warner Bros. Discovery for third parties such as pay TV brands, broadcast TV and digital products.

Listings NatpeBudapest / Conecta Fiction

ATV

+90 212 354 37 01 info@atvdistribution.com www.atvdistribution.com

Suite: 218

EXECUTIVES

Gözde Dinç Özcan, Sales Deputy Manager Sena Kul, Sales Assistant Specialist

TOP EXECUTIVE Müge Akar, Head of Sales; Europe, Asia, Africa

STREET BİRDS

(Drama - 45’ - In Production)

Five friends living on the streets, they sell handkerchiefs. They find a baby in the trash bin, because of Mercan’s motherly instincts, they decide to take care of the baby; named ‘Gülayşe’. Çatal, the bad guy notices the baby, thus the chaos begins by accidentally hurting him on their way to escape. Moreover, they had to kill the woman who was looking for the baby, again accidentally. Time goes by and the five ‘Ruthlesses’ are adults now. They run a cafe called ‘Ateş Kuşları’ and everything will soon fall apart after a policeman called Barbaros is after Gülayşe.

A LİTTLE SUNSHİNE

(Drama - 45’ - In Production)

Hakan and Elif were a happy couple until one day Hakan’s accident shows all the lies. Fırat is responsible for the accident whom Dila’s brother and Güneş’s Uncle. Güneş brings Elif’s dark life a bright light and Elif takes Güneş under her wings with the support of Fırat. and their story begins.

THE FATHER

(Drama / 45’ - In Production)

A secret service assassin who served his country, Cezayir Türk, takes revenge on his brother for being sabotaged. The necessary actions are taken and he fakes his own death, for the sake of the two things he values most in the world: his family and the government. Fate loves him and he starts his new life in Tashkent with his new family but everything starts to fall apart when he is discovered and forced to return to Istanbul.

CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT

Av. Isla Graciosa, 13, 28703 San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid sales@atresmediatv.com

https://international-sales-atresmedia.com

Stand: Audiovisual from Spain (ICEX Pavilion)

EXECUTIVES

Miguel García, Sales Director

Laura Sampedro, Sales Manager

Rebeca Fernández, Sales Director for Europe

TOP EXECUTIVE José Antonio Salso Baratas, Head of Acquisitions and Sales

HERIDAS

(MOTHER SPANISH ADAPTATION)

(Drama - 103 x 50’)

Manuela has moved away from her adoptive family to live alone in a marsh, devoted to the study of birds. Traumatized by the wound of having been abandoned, she always declared that she would never be a mother. The day she finds little Alba, a journey begins for her that will force her to confront the demons of her past and to question the pillars of her life.

UPA NEXT

(Musical drama - 8 x 50’)

More than 15 years have passed and Rober returns from the Unided States with the idea of creating a great musical, which will collect the old UPA hits along with new ones. Rober, together with Silvia and Lola, will supervise the entrance exams for the school, which will involve a new pool of students, dancers, singers and composers, who will be able to take part in the musical and bring new rhythms to the center. They and the other teachers, Luiso and Sira, will face a new generation of teenagers, with whom they will clash and get into new cultures and current styles.

Calinos Plaza, Kavacik Mh. Ekinciler Cd. Elbistan Sk. No: 6, 34810, Beykoz, Istanbul, Turkey

+90 216 999 49 99 info@calinosentertainment.com www.calinosentertainment.com

Suite: 223

EXECUTIVES

Gamze Utma Besler, Sales Manager (Asıa, CIS, Russıa & Baltıcs)

Goryana Vasıleva, OTT & Format Sales Manager

Akshıt Sandhu, Format Acquısıtıons and Sales Manager

Burcu Anis, Marketing & PR Manager

TOP EXECUTIVE Aslı Serım, Head of International Sales

FARAH

(Drama - On Air)

Adapted from the award-winning Argentine series ‘The Girl Who Cleans’, ‘Farah’ is the story of an Iranian woman who had to flee her country and struggle to live in Istanbul, working as a cleaning lady to keep up with her son. , and then become an accomplice of the mafia.

TWISTED LIVES

(Drama - On Air)

Korkmaz and Iskender have been dear friends for 40 years. Iskender is the head of many illegal operations in Bodrum. Many years ago, Korkmaz was found by Iskender near death. He saves him and Korkmaz grows up to become Iskender’s hit man. Korkmaz and Huri, Iskender’s sister, fall in love but are forced to marry others. Years later, Korkmaz’s long-lost son kills Iskender’s sole heir, Yigit; this friendship will turn into a relentless persecution that will destroy the lives of many people.

ECCHO RIGHTS

Kungsgatan 48, 111 35 Stockholm, Sweden info@ecchorights.com www.ecchorights.com

EXECUTIVES

Berkin Nalbantli, Sales Consultant, CEE and Africa

TOP EXECUTIVE Berkin Nalbantli, Sales Consultant, CEE and Africa

GOLDEN BOY

(Drama - 250 x 45’ / 2 Seasons)

This record-breaking family drama was the most watched drama series of 2022 in Turkey. ‘Golden Boy’ tells the story of two sisters whose paths cross with Golden Boy Ferit. The lives of the two sisters change forever when Ferit decides to marry Seyran instead of Suna. Seyran becomes the new bride of a family full of betrayals, lies and secrets.

ÖMER

(Drama - 100 x 45’)

Ömer’s life is turned upside down when he falls in love with Gamze. Gamze is a middle-aged woman who returns to her old neighborhood after her divorce. As she struggles to start over as a single mother, she finds unexpected solace in Ömer’s love. But Ömer comes from a traditional, conservative background: their romance is doomed from the start, and while the two have amazing chemistry, their love is a pipe dream, strictly forbidden by Ömer’s religious father.

Listings NatpeBudapest / Conecta Fiction

Gülcemal

AGENCY

Abdi İpekçi Cad. Park 19-1 Kat:3 NişantaşıIstanbul / Turkey

+90 (212) 241 26 93

Email: info@theglobalagency.tv

www.theglobalagency.tv/contact-us

Suit: 217

EXECUTIVES

Şenay Taş, Sales Director (Russia / CIS / Poland / North America / Canada / UK / Australia / New Zealand)

ONE LOVE

(Drama - Ongoing Production)

‘One Love’ tells the captivating story of the idealistic Doga falling hopelessly in love at university with the charming Fatih, a man from a devout family whose values clash with those of her mother, creating a moving drama as they seek to overcome their differences. Doga’s life plans are turned upside down and her mother is shaken to the core when she refuses to have an abortion and instead marries him. With her devastated mother convinced that religion will doom their marriage, Doga and Fatih face a battle for their love to triumph over this culture clash. Her mother too faces a struggle that triggers major changes in her attitudes, enriching a complex love story that brings together two families who are worlds apart but share the same deep truths.

MATCH THE FAMILY

(Gameshow - Weekly, Prime Time)

‘Match The Family’ is a fun and fascinating contest challenging two teams of three players to use intelligence and quick wits to identify family members of a person in the studio. With prize money rising to $10,000 over five rounds, teams race against time to pick out the person’s father with clues about his profession and interests. They then identify the person’s mother, sibling, child and partner over four more rounds, helped by wildcards letting them view childhood photos, see the subjects up close and ask the studio audience. The top team competes in the final quick-fire quiz, answering personal questions about the family in a show full of high tension, thrills and entertainment.

GLOWSTAR MEDIA

Buenos Aires, Argentina

sales@glowstar.com.ar

www.glowstar.com.ar

EXECUTIVES

Agustín Fabregues, Sales Director

KANAL D INTERNATIONAL

Demirören TV Radyo Yayıncılık Yapımcılık A.Ş. 100 Mahallesi, 2264. Sokak, Demirören Medya Center Apt. No: 1/21 - 34218 Bağcılar, İstanbul, Turkiye https://kanald.international Suite: 219

EXECUTIVES

Çağla Menderes, Sales Manager CEE, CIS and Europe

Canan Koca, Sales Executive CEE, CIS and Europe

MADD ENTERTAINMENT

Istanbul, Turkey

(+90) 2122732434

www.madd.tv

Suite: 224

EXECUTIVES

Ozlem Ozsumbul, Head of Sales

Alaa Elabasy, Senior Sales Manager

Salmi Gambarova, Senior Sales Manager

BICHERO

(Docuseries - 10 x 30’)

Antonio Ripoll is the host of this wonderful documentary series, who not only has enormous charisma but also an Autistic condition, Asperger Syndrome. While he was a victim of bullying in his childhood, Antonio dedicated himself to the study of animals, finding through them a reason to live, a trigger to build bonds with other people and gradually regain his self-confidence. Each episode of ‘Bichero’ in its first season, deals with the sighting of a different and particular animal species from Latin America, in a unique story by the young host, which leads us to be moved and fall in love with each specimen, presenting diversity as something that shared by all species and beings on Earth. Premiered on the NatGeo LatAm channel in April 2023, ‘Bichero’ is available for license worldwide except Latin America.

ANIMALS IN DANGER

(Docu-Reality - 6 x 30’)

In ‘Animals in danger’ a group of Influencers, athletes and public figures will have the mission of finding these rare beings in danger of extinction and making known what state they are in, the fragility in which they live and the dangers they face, denouncing whoever is necessary in order to become aware of the future of our nature.

FAREWELL LETTER

(Premium Drama / In Production)

Alanur’s life, which she completely depended on Ziya, is turned upside down with the letter. Exactly 30 years later, whether we call it a twist of fate, the infallible justice of the universe or the power of love, the paths of Yıldız and Karlı families cross again. The fate of two opposed families, especially Alanur and Ziya, is now in the hands of their children, Aslı and Mehmet. Aslı will go to Sorbonne, one of the most prestigious schools in France, and Mehmet will marry Hatice, whom he loves like a sister. Despite their families’ objections, they choose to walk this path together. What these two fresh lovers don’t know is that the roots of their strong feelings go back much further, 30 years ago. While Mehmet’s father Ziya and Aslı’s mother Alanur were about to get married, Ziya suddenly disappeared and left Alanur all alone.

GÜLCEMAL (Docuseries - 10 x 30’)

‘Gülcemal’ begins 30 years ago in Bursa, where the beautiful Zafer is forced to abandon Mustafa, the man she loves, to marry Saim, who she does not. Zafer gives birth to a son, Gülcemal, who she cannot bring herself to love. Later, she has a daughter, Gülendam. Her family is like a weight on Zafer’s chest, so when Mustafa reappears in Bursa, she runs off with him. When Zafer gets pregnant, Saim hangs himself. The young Gülcemal takes his revenge, killing Mustafa with a bread knife. It is at this point Zafer curses Gülcemal, telling him he will never be loved. Zafer’s words prove predictive, and twenty years later, after he has made his fortune and returned to Bursa a rich and powerful man, Gülcemal still has never known love. The relentless pursuit of success and his deep resentment against the mother who abandoned him turned Gülcemal into a monster. But all that begins to change when he meets the beautiful, mysterious Deva. The two are polar opposites, yet hatred eventually gives way to passion in what would seem to be an impossible love affair.

Farewell Letter

TOP EXECUTIVE Silavana D’Angelo, CEO

TOP EXECUTIVE Şenay Taş, Sales Director (CEE / Greece)

TOP EXECUTIVE Selim Türkmen, Sales Director

TOP EXECUTIVE Ates Ince, Managing Director

Bichero

Barbaros Mah. Fikret Mualla Sok. No:13, Fidem Prestij Blokları B Blok D:21 34664 Uskudar, İstanbul / Türkiye +902166951300 www.mistco.tv Suite: 221

EXECUTIVES

Zeynep Kayrak, Head of Marketing

Maria Fernanda Espino Noguez, Sales Manager LatAm & Iberia

Tomtom Mah.Istiklal Cad. No:163 Misir Apt. K:5 D:17-19, 34433 Istanbul – Turkey ekinkoyuncu@ogmuniverse.com www.ogmuniverse.com

Stand: 252

EXECUTIVES

Nesrin Eyüpoglu, Marketing & PR Manager

MIRACLE OF LOVE

(Drama - TBA)

Calle Bosque, 1449, Barra Funda São Paulo / SP - Brasil 01136-001 - São Paulo - SP, Brasil +55 11 3300-4022 emendes@recordtv.com.br www.recordtvnetwork.com

EXECUTIVES

Edson Mendes, International Sales Manager

KINGS

(Biblical Telenovela - 140 x 45´ - I Production)

Zevenend 45 1251 RL LAREN - The Netherlands +31 35 5333333 sales@talpa.com www.talpa.com

EXECUTIVES

Marina Chikalovets, Format Sales Manager

THE FLOOR (Gameshow)

BAHAR (Drama)

Mankind has been tested for centuries on the verge of good and evil. Our identity is determined by our destiny, and our destiny is determined by the choices we make on the verge of both. Co-produced by Mistco and Üs Yapim, ‘Bahar’ is the story of a young girl who is struggling to keep the goodness inside despite all darkness around. After witnessing the murder of her father, she is trying to prove that Aysun (her stepmother) committed the murder. On the other hand, the love between Bahar and Demir who met just days before the murder grows day by day but becomes even more impossible since Aysun is obsessively attached to Demir and determined to win Demir at any cost.

THE PATRIOTS (Action

Drama)

The age of chaos that started in the world causes all countries to review their security policies. Developing strategies suitable for changing conditions, the Türkiye creates elite teams that carry out point-and-shoot operations within the scope of special forces in the country and abroad. One of these teams is ‘The Patriots’.

Ali Tahir was a brave commander who fought in the Battle of Sakarya in 1921. During the battle, he made a costly mistake that led to the death of many of his soldiers. However, he managed to turn the tide of the battle and was shot in the process. Miraculously, he was resurrected by the “Water of Life” and never aged again. In the following years, he became an agricultural educator and married a woman named Leyla. However, Leyla couldn’t handle the fact that he never aged and committed suicide. In 1968, he changed his name to Esref and became a school inspector. He fell in love with a teacher named Süreyya and they got married, but their marriage ended after Süreyya discovered hints from his past. In 2023, he changed his name again to Kemal and met Harika, a young and beautiful writer who entered his life unexpectedly. Will Harika be able to help Kemal find the answers he has been searching for over a decade?

‘Kings’ will tell the story of the nation of Israel, from the moment the last judge, the prophet Samuel, is used by God to guide his people, until the unfortunate fall of Jerusalem caused by the armies of Babylon. We will witness the pains, the joys and the stories of the main kings of Israel in their leadership of the nation. We will see David, acclaimed to this day and remembered for his love and faithfulness to God. We will accompany his son, Solomon, known for his wisdom, reaching his reign and losing himself in his vanity.

GENESIS

(Biblical Telenovela - 221 x 45’)

‘Genesis’ is the story of the first 2,300 years of humanity and recounts events exclusively from that period. The plot begins by giving us a greater understanding of why we exist and how we go from perfection to imperfection. The origin of all social and racial problems is there at the beginning of everything, when by a decision a human being who only knew good and enjoyed it so much also chose to know evil.

‘The Floor’ is a high-stakes spectacular gameshow that sees 100 players battle for territory across a gigantic LED floor comprised of 100 squares. Each contestant stands on their own square and each square represents a different category of knowledge. The goal is simple: to conquer the entire floor! The last contestant standing wins no less than 100.000 euros.

MILLION DOLLAR ISLAND (Reality Show)

On the adventure reality show ‘Million Dollar Island’, as many as 100 people are left on a deserted island, each wearing a bracelet that is worth 10.000 euros. On the final day, only the three remaining contestants get a chance to cash in all their bracelets and leave the island rich.

HUNTING SEASON

Two celebrity ‘criminals’ escape from prison together. Freedom. Finally. However, three prison guards are determined to bring this duo of famous fugitives back to prison. Will they manage to stay out of their reach for four hours? Who will win this exciting, heart-stopping cat-and-mouse game?

TOP EXECUTIVE Aysegul Tuzun, Managing Director

TOP EXECUTIVE Ekin Koyuncu Karaman, Global Distribution & Partnership Director

TOP EXECUTIVE Delmar Andrade, International Sales Director

TOP EXECUTIVE Marina Chikalovets, Format Sales Manager

64 billion dollars will be OTT’s revenue in 2027, according to a new report from GlobalData.

20 million+

OTT subscribers were reached by Lionsgate, according to the group’s last quarter financial results.

25 million

ViX reaches monthly active users, according to TelevisaUnivision’s presentation of its financial results of the last quarter of 2022.

49% of 82 films produced by US platforms were led by women, according to a study by the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University.

59 audiovisual companies come together in the Audiovisual Cluster of Madrid.

36 million euros is the value of the aid for the production of feature films managed by the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts of Spain.

PRODUCTION SQUIRREL MEDIA ACQUIRES MONDO TV STUDIOS

SQUIRREL MEDIA announced an agreement with Mondo TV -one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content- through a binding letter of intent for the acquisition of Mondo TV Studios. Squirrel Media is a communication technology group chaired by Pablo Pereiro Lage, which works globally and transversally through its four main business areas: advertising, media, content (creation and distribution of all types of audiovisual content) and technology (TMT services). Through this operation, Mondo TV Studios would therefore become part of a leading Spanish technology group. The company will thus join Squirrel Media’s content business segment, creating a new animation vertical to produce and distribute new IPs, and at the same time offer animation services as a recurring activity engine, along with the distribution of animated content, and materializing synergies with the other business units that make up the Squirrel Media Group.

Jorge Pezzi, CEO of

JORGE PEZZI APPOINTED CEO OF BOOMERANG TV

JORGE PEZZI JOINED BOOMERANG TV in April as CEO to promote the expansion of its catalog with innovative projects and to strengthen Mediawan’s position in the Spanish audiovisual market. Pezzi founded LaCoproductora in 2018 and until now has been its CEO. During his years at the head of LaCoproductora, Pezzi has also been an executive producer in important projects of the company that is now part of Grupo Prisa. “Thanks to Mediawan, we are a key competitive player and a strategic partner for all creatives and it is the greatest asset in driving the company’s global development,” Pezzi commented after the announcement.

EVENTS

NATPE GLOBAL WILL RETURN TO MIAMI IN JANUARY 2024

NATPE GLOBAL WILL MAKE ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED return to Miami next year on January 16-18 at the InterContinental Hotel, a large-scale luxury convention venue conveniently located in the heart of Miami’s vibrant downtown district. Natpe Global will house the largest buyers and sellers of projects in development and catalog programming, as well as providing access to distribution decision makers from the leading manufacturers of connected TV devices and MVPDs. Located in a prime waterfront area in downtown Miami, and just minutes from South Beach, the Design District, and Wynwood’s many galleries, restaurants, and boutiques, Natpe Global’s new home offers contemporary luxury suites, cabanas, and 100,000 square feet of Exhibit space at flexible levels of entry and scale to offer opportunities for all clients.

Maria Bonaria Fois, CEO of Mondo TV Studios

Boomerang TV

APPOINTMENT