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Past, Present and Future _/14
Hayley Dickson, Vice President, Television Acquisitions and Development, Global Content - FremantleMedia International
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Emilio Azcárraga Jean Honored at Natpe 2014
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Big Expectations _/21 Valerie Cabrera, EVP – eOne
Content Without Borders _/70 Daniel Otaola, Content Sales Manager – Telefe
Telemundo Makes Waves at Natpe _/32 Marco Santana, President - Telemundo Internacional
360º Utopia _/72 Maarten Meijs, Executive Manager - Talpa International
The Power of Lifestyle _/34 Hud Woodle, Director of International Development - Scripps Networks
Bar Set High _/76 Les Tomlin, President - Peace Point Entertainment
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Diverse, Unique and Authentic _/52 Julia Matiash, Director – Sovteleexport
Ready for More _/80 Marielle Zuccarelli, Managing Director, International Content Distribution - A+E Networks
Land of Opportunity _/58 Carlos Benito, Director for International Development - Grupo Secuoya
Their Rhythm Is Going to Get you _/84 Sunita Uchil, Senior Vice President of Sales - Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Full Speed Ahead _/60 Diana Zakis, VP Sales, Latin America and Asia - Content Television
Made In Colombia _/92 María Lucía Hernández, Director of International Sales - RCN Televisión
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On the Fast Track to Success _/68 Marion Camus-Oberdorfer, Head of International Content Sales - ORF Enterprise
The Art of Making Television _/94 Cédric Hazard, Head of International Sales and Acquisitions - Arte France
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Sexy Beasts Take Over Cannes _/74
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The Oscars that Broke Twitter The 2014 Academy Awards became the highest-rated edition since 2000, giving ABC an astounding 43.7 millions viewers. The show also made social network history when host Ellen DeGeneres’ star-studded selfie collapsed Twitter. With an audience of 43.7 million viewers, ABC’s Academy Awards telecast on Sunday, March 2nd, became the event’s highest-rated edition in fourteen years. The awards’ show most-viewed edition continues to be back in 2000, when 46.53 million people tuned it to see ‘American Beauty’ take the win for Best Movie. As host, Ellen Degeneres drew in 8% more viewers than Seth McFarlane did in 2013 and Billy Cristal the year before; mainly in the coveted 18-49 demo. In fact, 1% more adults aged 18 to 49 watched the show than they did last year; the highest percentage for the demo in 4 years. In addition, 13% more teens 12-17 years old watched the show this year. On top of being the highest-rated Oscars in 14 years, the ceremony’s 86th edition will go down in history as the day Twitter shut down; even if it was for just a few minutes. Ellen’s now famous “selfie” with all her A-list friends got so many retweets that the platform couldn’t cope with the demand. Within minutes of DeGeneres posting the photo on Twitter, the photo racked up more than half a million re-tweets and 300,000 favorites. It even surpassed Barack Obama’s “Four more years” photo from 2012. DeGeneres had already hosted the awards in 2007. And with these numbers, it’s safe to say she’ll probably be back next year. As for the awards themselves, ‘12 Years a Slave’ became the year’s top movie, while ‘Gravity’ took the most statues, including Alfonso Cuaron’s Best Director award: the first for a Latin American director. Cate Blanchett and Lupita Nyong’o won in the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories respectively. And for their roles in ‘Dallas Buyers Club’, Jared Leto became the year’s Best Supporting Actor and Mathew McConaughey was crowned Best Actor, which was ‘alright, alright, alright.’
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US$ 200 million will be invested by The Walt Disney Company to produce four series for Netflix based on Marvel characters.
4.6%
is how much GroupM now predicts global ad sales will increase in 2014.
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DreamWorks, Netflix Make Series Trio In an effort to appease the lively lemur from Madagascar, DreamWorks Animation and Netflix are announcing three new original series to debut on the world’s leading Internet television network in late 2014: ‘King Julien’ (in his very own show, of course), ‘Puss in Boots’ (the legendary cat has nine lives worth of stories to be told) and ‘Veggie Tales in the House’ (new recipes for faith-based values as Bob and Larry venture off the counter top). Not to be outdone, Turbo and the team are revving their engines for all new episodes from the first season of ‘Turbo FAST’, available for streaming on April 4. Netflix’s first original series for kids launched Christmas last year and became an instant favorite across the world. Families in the US and Canada can also now catch up on the back story of all the speedy snails with the arrival of the feature film Turbo on Netflix.
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smartphones were sold globally in 2013, a 38.4% increase compared to 2012.
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ATV Travels the Globe
The Turkish distributor attended Discop Istanbul back in March and drew plenty of attention with its series ‘Noble of Today’, ‘The Fugitive’ and ‘Peace Streer’. With an overbooked meeting schedule, ATV managed to squeeze 50+ meetings into two days. And now, the company is attending Miptv in Cannes to showcase its most recent titles and find new buyers. With a strong presence in territories such as the Balkans, MENA, Kazakistan, Afganistan and Georgia; ATV will be seeking new opportunities in new markets and strengthening its ties with existing clients; placing special focus in Europe, North and South America. In addition, ATV has taken its first steps in English-language social media platforms, adding to its already popular social media accounts in Turkish. Now the Turkish distributor can also be found on Twitter and Facebook under the account name atvdistribution.
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ITV Ready for More Having sold numerous formats across Latin America in the past few years, ITV Inter Medya is now seeking to mimic this success with another type of product, expanding its format catalog with readymades. “We have prepared four titles to be launched as ready-made products in Latin America and US Hispanic. We have also dubbed a couple of episodes of each into Spanish so broadcasters can screen them and evaluate them as if they were going to broadcast them Can Okan, too,” Can Okan, CEO of ITV Inter Medya, said to ttv. The strategy is CEO of ITV Inter meant as a way to break the ice in the region and open a door the Medya executive believes will never be closed again. “I’m convinced that once we enter the market with our ready-mades we will be as successful there as we were with our format sales in Latin America,” he explained. “The productions are first of all international stories of families and people that can be found anywhere in the world. These things happen in Turkey, in Latin America, in the US or in Europe. They are global stories and that’s why I believe they could work anywhere in the world,” he concluded.
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An Emotional Journey Elliott Chalkley, Sales VP at Zodiak RIGHTS, TELLS TTV ABOUT HOW entertainment formats are evolving across different genres, listing the newest trends in reality shows, lifestyle programming, factual content and the increasingly popular “emo-tainment”. THE EXECUTIVE ALSO SHARES details about the company’s recent deals with partners in Latin America. By Valentina Vinaja Twitter: @vvinaja vvinaja inaja@todotv.tv
“We are really focusing on the US Hispanic market where we are experiencing a huge surge in demand for our content.”
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“Talent formats continue to enjoy incredible ratings internationally.”
Elliott Chalkley, new VP of Sales at Zodiak Rights, spoke to ttv about the challenges he faces in his new role and highlighted Zodiak Latino’s most recent business deals in Latin America.
You recently joined Zodiak Rights to replace Myriam Lopez Otazu. Could you comment briefly on your career in the TV industry? Prior to Zodiak Rights I worked for 5 years in TV and Digital Sales at BBC World-
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Could you share details about your main responsibilities and goals in this new position? My role encompasses establishing and maintaining relationships with the existing key client database and developing new business within the territories. I also work very closely with the local Zodiak Media Group Production Companies to ensure a strategic approach to successful format commissions. As well as the regions of Latin America my territories also include Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Turkey. What recent new deals or partnerships would you highlight? On the finished programming side, our pan-regional cable clients in Latin America continue to bring popular established franchises such as ‘Embarrassing Bodies’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ to local audiences. The appetite for reality and lifestyle programming as well as human interest docs also remains strong among these partners with several deals to be announced soon. On the format front, our production partner Zodiak Latino continues to do a fantastic job in bringing our top entertainment formats to the region. We were delighted that ‘Sing if You Can’ made it to Mexican Television screens this year as ‘Canta y No te rajes’ on Televisa, as did our hit format, ‘Deal With It’. Both series are rating well, as is ‘Rude Tube’ which is performing well on Mexico’s Canal 5. We are also really focusing on the US Hispanic market where we are experiencing a huge surge in demand for our content. While entertainment formats are constantly being renovated, some say talent shows are a thing of the past. In your opinion, what formats will engage the most audiences in the near future? As I see it, talent formats are by no means a thing of the past! Talent formats continue to enjoy incredible ratings internationally. ‘True Talent’ in China is a good example of this. That said, current trends seem to suggest that “emo-tainment” is increasingly popular. Shows such as ‘Secret Millionaire’ that allow the viewer to witness an “emotional journey” are real ratings winners.
What role do digital platforms play in your distribution strategy? As digital platforms
have become more prevalent we have adapted the way we sell our content to ensure we are where the eyeballs are. And as the region becomes more broadband-friendly we’re seeing more of a push from companies like Netflix. But as a region, Latin America is still slightly behind the curve in offering strong programming on digital platforms which bridges the cultural gap between older and younger Latin viewers. There is much room for growth and considerable opportunities to be had for us and that is certainly conforming a core part of our distribution strategy. What are your expectations for this year’s Miptv? We enter the market with high expectations for our slate. We have a very strong catalog with many new acquisitions, particularly on the factual side. It is the breadth and depth of our catalog - which spans across all genres- which attracts new clients and sustains our existing partnerships. We look forward to building on that success. We keep abreast of what is working in the territories and we’ll Tsunami: Ten Years On Documentary
be tailoring our pitches and acquisitions accordingly. What titles will you present at this year’s event? This Miptv we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of ‘Fort Boyard’ which has enjoyed 25 years of uninterrupted broadcast on French television. A pretty impressive feat! Our Entertainment and Factual slate is in rude health and we very much look forward to presenting a wide range of new content such as the outrageous game show ‘Bam’s Badass Game Show’ and new reality ‘The Dog Hotel’ together with a string of powerful new anniversary documentaries such as ‘The Day They Dropped the Bomb’ which examines the tragedy of Hiroshima and ‘Tsunami: Ten Years On’. I will also be presenting ‘Hardcore Pawn’, the long running reality show set in a family run Detroit Pawn shop that has enjoyed phenomenal success around the world. It really is time that Latin American audiences got to enjoy this show too! ttv Hardcore Pawn Reality
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How do your shows interact with digital platforms and social networks? The ever growing importance of apps and social networks cannot be overlooked! Our formats such as ‘Versus’ and ‘Nation’s Brightest’ lend themselves particularly well to digital interaction and audience participation. We are delighted to be developing apps to accompany these shows.
“Shows such as ‘Secret Millionaire’ that allow the viewer to witness an “emotional journey” are real ratings winners.”
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Past, Present and Future Documentaries that relive some of the most memorable moments in human history, reality series that unveil the real-life stories of today’s most intriguing celebrities, and talent shows that find tomorrow’s international music sensations. FremantleMedia International is ready to take Miptv by storm, with these and many more titles that promise to captivate viewers everywhere. By Carolina Mussio
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s VP of Television Acquisitions and Development for Global Content, Hayley Dickson is determined to make FremantleMedia International’s new content catalog shine at this year’s Miptv in Cannes. In the following interview, the executive talks about the company’s most recent deals, the challenges she faces in her new role, and highlights the titles and projects the company is offering in Cannes.
How did the company’s business evolve in 2013? 2013 was really a great success for us. We acquired very diverse content. For starters, we got the distribution rights to a high-end premium scripted series called ‘Full Circle’ from Directv. On the entertainment side we acquired a series called ‘The Fashion Fund’, developed by the newly-formed Condé Nast Entertainment and Break Thru Films; and ‘Private Lives of Nashville Wives’.
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On the digital side we signed a first-look deal with Hulu and picked up one of their series called ‘Behind the Mask’, which follows sports mascots from different teams, in high school, in college, and so on. We also did a new firstlook deal which is very exciting for us with a digital entertainment producer and studio for a premium celebrity series called ‘Young Hollywood’. What challenges have you faced in your new role at FremantleMedia? One of the things that’s important to me in my role is to ensure we are as prominent as we’ve always been in the traditional, linear space; as well as make inroads in the digital world. My role is to lead the North American division of FremantleMedia International, which means I look to acquire content in all genres and platforms. Thus the challenge for me is to keep up with all of the new content. There are so many networks and platforms commissioning traditional content, and I need to keep an eye on what everyone’s doing and all the genres, which is challenging but also really fun. Now I can sign deals with platforms that didn’t exist 18 months ago and be an innovator. In addition, the rights’ market in the US is quite challenging as well: many of the networks retain rights and therefore I have to continue searching for innovative ways to acquire quality content. What trends do you currently see in content distribution? On the content side, scripted and non-scripted shows with great talent are a huge trend, more than we’ve ever seen. For instance, if you look at shows such as ‘True Detective’ on HBO, with Mathew McConaghey and Woody Harrelson, it’s those A-list film actors and producers that are now moving to television. What everyone is calling the Golden Age of television is a big trend. We see that in non-scripted as well.
What titles are you presenting at Miptv in Cannes? We’ve got some great entertainment titles. We’re presenting ‘The X Factor UK’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ to the market for the first time. This is very exciting because we are known in many ways for our shiny-floor talent shows. ‘X Factor UK’ is now on its 11th season,
“2013 was really a great success for us. We acquired very diverse content.” “Scripted and non-scripted shows with great talent are a huge trend, more than we’ve ever seen before.”
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ is in its eight season, and since this is the first time we’re offering them in the market we are getting a lot of response from buyers who are excited to finally have access to them. We are also thrilled about launching ‘Under the Gunn’: it comes from the producers of ‘Project Runway’ (which we also sell), and features Tim Gunn, who was a mentor on ‘Project Runway’. It’s a twist on the ‘Runway’ format; it takes three alumni from previous seasons and brings them on the show as mentors. They choose the designers they want to be on their team and work with them throughout the season. It’s very reminiscent of ‘Runway’ in the sense that it’s a fun, glossy, commercial format.
a reality competition series in which 20 families from around the US decorate their homes for Christmas in an outstanding way. It’s from the producers of ‘Extreme Makeover Home Edition’, so it has that excitement and “big-reveal” feel.
Moreover, we are presenting yet another entertainment title, this one from FremantleMedia North America: ‘Christmas Light Fight’,
In regard to other genres, I’m especially excited about ‘The Sixties’, which is going to be on CNN at the end of May. Produced by awardwinning producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, the project is 10-hours long and I believe it’s a triple threat: high budget, amazing talent and fascinating subject matter. It looks back at the sixties, and the moments that changed a generation of Americans and everyone else around the world. Civil rights, the cold war; sex, drugs and rock and roll; JFK, the Beatles… everything is examined in this documentary but in a visceral way. They use archival footage so you really feel you’re in that moment as it happens. ttv
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For example one of the shows that we’re launching this year is ‘Lindsay’ for the OWN network, which follows movie-star Lindsay Lohan through her journey and her crisis when she leaves rehab. It’s a very raw, authentic experience. So I think television has become a much more exciting medium for these stars to play in. It gives them freedom; they can be very creative and develop characters that live beyond a two-hour movie. There’s now a demand for serialized stories because of the more provocative storytelling we see, with incredibly rich or even dark characters such as in ‘Breaking Bad’ or ‘Dexter’.
Vice President, Television Acquisitions and Development, Global Content - FremantleMedia International
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2
billion TV-centric connected devices will be used worldwide by 2017, according to Futuresource Consulting.
42%
of second-screen users have tried synchronizing their content experience to live TV, says the CEA.
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DISTRIBUTION
Mannam Media Turns Two
With seventeen years working in the audiovisual industry, Sebastián Choy is celebrating his company, Mannam Media’s second anniversary. “Today, we are distributing Korean productions all over America and are also in negotiations to acquire additional global rights,” the executive explained. “In addition to our distribution business, we are also working with formats, co-productions, and investing in original series and new media.” The distribution company currently owns 90% of Korean networks’ catalogs for America: “So far we’ve been present all over America,” he said. “We are now making our way to other regions in Europe, South Africa, the Middle East, Australia and South East Asia,” he concluded.
1.9%
is how much ad sales will decrease in Spain during 2014, according to top ad executives’ predictions.
Sebastian Choy, President, Mannam Media
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DIRECTV in Talks with Disney
The satellite TV provider is reportedly in talks with Walt Disney Co. to license the rights to offer Disney’s broadcast and cable channels as part of an Internet-based product. According to Reuters, the deal would mirror a firstof-its kind agreement that Disney and satellite rival Dish Network Corp announced last month. The agreement between Dish and Disney marked the first time that a US pay TV operator has been given the flexibility to offer its content over the Web through smartphones, tablets and computers outside of a pay TV subscription. The Internet rights being discussed now are part of a large-scale programming agreement that would replace a deal between DirecTV and Disney that expires in late December. A new pact could give both Disney and DirecTV, the No. 1 satellite operator, an additional revenue source as consumers gravitate toward online video services such as Netflix and watch more television online.
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1.1 26%
is how much commercial satellites’ earnings worldwide will grow by 2018, says IHS.
BRB Internacional, Outfit7 Develop New Series The companies have penned a deal to produce the all-new TV series ‘Talking Tom and Friends’, based on the entertainment phenomenon of the same name that achieved record-breaking acclaim when it became one of the fastest-growing entertainment app series of all time. Produced in 3D for a target audience of 8 to 12 year-olds, the series will see Talking Tom and his posse of lovable friends transition from the digital world onto the small screen for the first time. Co-produced by BRB’s creative studio, Screen 21, and Outfit7, the series will have a first-rate creative team and will be distributed around the world by BRB Internacional. “We’ve spent many years developing our brands, their characters and personalities, so that they resonate with people of all cultures, ages and demographics,” said Samo Login, Founder and CEO of Outfit7. Carlos Biern, CEO of BRB Internacional, added: “We have the good fortune of being able to draw the millions of fans of this brand even further into their universe. We’re confident that, together with Outfit7, we will drive the brand to new heights.” A trailer for the ‘Talking Tom and Friends’ series will make its debut at Miptv.
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“Latin America’s growth in both broadcast and pay TV, as well as broadband, has been notable in 2013.”
At an emotional ceremony in front of 300 colleagues, the president and CEO of Televisa became the 11th recipient of the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award at Natpe 2014 in Miami (January 27-29). a true recognition to HIS track-record and vision. By Sebastián Amoroso Twitter: @sebamoroso samoroso@todotv.tv
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Emilio Azcárraga Jean Honored at Natpe 2014 adband, has been notable in 2013 and this makes room for more product to be developed. But it’s not just that now more people are connected, but the quality of the content increases as well. I think there are many great ideas and clearly now it’s normal to have online content available all over Latin America.
“I want to dedicate this award to the 20,000 employees at Televisa,” Emilio Azcárraga Jean, president and CEO of Grupo Televisa, said during the 11th Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award ceremony, as he accepted his award in front of 300+ guests present at the 2014 Natpe in Miami. He was joined by other honorees John Feltheimer, CEO of Lionsgate; Lauren Zalaznick, founder of LZ Sunday Paper; and James L. Brooks, co-creator of ‘The Simpsons’.
What’s Televisa’s strategy for the global market? We do everything with great care and we are now on the lookout for new platforms, trying to conduct business with them, while searching for new ideas that can be rolled out in-house, as well as in partnership with other companies. ttv
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A very emotional Azcárraga Jean spoke to ttv before taking the stage to receive the award. How does it feel to receive this award from the TV industry here in the US? I want to thank Natpe. I believe that this award “for Emilio Azcárraga” is actually for the many people who’ve worked for years at Televisa producing high-quality content. I’m very grateful to be included in such an important event, honored with an award named after someone like Brandon Tartikoff, a true visionary in this industry. How was this year’s Natpe? I think it was good. I think every Natpe event is different and in the last two or three years, we’ve seen that as the price of technology decreases, creativity flourishes and there are fewer cost
LATIN AMERICA’S FINEST barriers to produce good shows. I believe we always see new faces at each event, new ideas and even new countries in attendance. How do you think audiovisual production has evolved across different platforms in Latin America? Latin America’s growth in both broadcast and pay TV, as well as bro-
Grupo Televisa is a privately-owned Mexican media company; the largest in the Hispanic market and the international entertainment business. The company produces and broadcasts TV shows, radio shows, and sporting and live events. It internationally distributes free and pay TV (cable and DTH) channels, TV productions, print publications and magazines, and feature films. It has a website and other online platforms.
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Making the most of Brazil’s new audiovisual production laws, Prodigo Films had a very positive 2013. “2013 was a good year for Brazilian cinema in general, with a record of national films launched commercially. Producing TV content was also good because of the new law that states that every international channel must have a minimum time of national productions in their line-up,” said CEO Francesco Civita. “We are looking forward to growing even more in 2014 with two features being developed and more partnerships with TV channels to produce new series,” he added. Using Brazil’s incentive laws, Prodigo Films is currently working on many projects in the country, while also getting ready to expand to new regions: “This year we are expanding internationally, licensing our TV and film content to Asia, Europe and the US, among other territories,” Civita said. “We are also setting up international coproductions, which will help distribute content internationally,” he concluded.
Kids’ series ‘Matt Hatter Chronicles’ is arriving in Asia as Platinum Films strikes a three-season deal with Cartoon Network and leading global toy-co Simba Dickie Group prepares for the Indian launch of the ‘Matt Hatter’ toy range. Seasons 1 and 2 of the international hit series will premiere across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka this summer ahead of the much-anticipated debut of the brand new third season later this year. “The first class broadcast platform with Cartoon Network and the robust commercial and production infrastructure we now have in place, will ensure a very exciting future for Matt Hatter in India,” said Platinum’s CEO, Nigel Stone. Since ‘Matt Hatter’ debuted in the UK on Nicktoons and CiTV in 2011, the show has achieved phenomenal international TV exposure and consistent high ratings across Europe, South Africa and Australasia which has led to the appointment of a global network of licensing agents and a powerful brand base.
‘Matt Hatter’ Prodigo Films Travels the World Powers into Asia
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Big Expectations With its traditional series, its new projects, its alliance with AMC and Sundance, and a deal recently signed with El Rey network to distribute its original series, Entertainment One (eOne) is coming to Miptv with one of its most interesting catalogs yet. By Gonzalo Larrea Twitter: @Gonzalolarrea glarrea@todotv.tv
Valerie Cabrera, EVP - eOne
“It’s been a great year with lots of growth! Not only have we started selling the first two AMC series (‘Halt and Catch Fire’ and ‘Turn’) as well as the first Sundance TV series (‘The Red Road’) to various territories internationally, but we also recently signed an agreement with El Rey to handle the network’s growing slate of original scripted programming,” she said. “In addition, we have projects currently in development like ‘Rambo’ and ‘Reaching for Heaven’ and many of our popular returning series heading into 4th, 5th and 6th seasons, like ‘Hell on Wheels’, ‘Rookie Blue’ and ‘Haven’ respectively. All in all, it’s been a busy and exciting year as our robust slate continues to expand with compelling programming,” she added.
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rowth. That’s the best word to define Entretainment One’s current situation. The content producer and distributor is arriving at Miptv with one of its largest catalogs to date, featuring some of the most interesting dramas and factual series currently available in the market.
“AMC and Sundance are great partners and we’re thrilled to be working with them. They provide high-quality programming with great storytelling which is undeniably appealing to broadcasters worldwide. We’ve only just started selling some of the titles and are already receiving great responses. We’re very happy with the partnership,” Valerie Cabrera, EVP of eOne told ttv.
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This partnership is just one of the many new agreements signed by eOne recently, in addition to its new deal with El Rey Network by Robert Rodríguez, which sees the distributor managing its scripted content portfolio.
“Our biggest opportunities are in OTT/SVOD platforms.”
“In overall terms, dramas are key to our slate and they are important in the market, but there is a lot of competition. We also have a strong factual reality slate that is important to our catalog,” she said. The executive highlighted titles such as ‘Close Up Kings’, ‘Shannon & Sophie’, ‘Cars that Rock with Brian Johnson’, ‘50 Ways to Kill Your Lover’, ‘Cook Your Ass Off’ and ‘One Night Stand with Annie Sibonney’. With this copious slate, eOne’s expectations towards this Miptv and the year ahead are quite high. “We’re expecting increased sales, co-productions and development as well as securing more strategic partnerships,” Cabrera said. “We definitely have big expectations for this market. We plan to whet buyer’s appetites with our new action series, ‘Matador’, as well as highlight our compelling new series and target key markets.” ttv
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The company’s catalog received a great boost in September, after it signed a deal with AMC/ Sundance which added a long list of highquality titles that are already attracting buyers’ attention worldwide and will certainly be popular at Miptv.
The list of new titles is completed by action series ‘Matador’, making for a very impressive drama collection, a key genre for the company.
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“COUNTRY OF HONOR” MIPCOM 2014
Mexico: the Hispanic Giant
The Mexican market is dominated by two main media groups with total control over the country’s audiovisual entertainment production and is known worldwide for its solid infrastructure, talented professionals and production studios. Its media industry has become one of the world’s busiest content factories, with productions now distributed worldwide. The groundbreaking telecommunications reform promoted by president Enrique Peña Nieto will potentially revolutionize the international audiovisual landscape. IN THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE, TTV TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE MIPCOM 2014 “COUNTRY OF HONOR”.* By Sebastián Amoroso
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This is the traditional way of looking at Mexico’s audiovisual landscape, but over the last few months the country has been rocked by new legislations and changes that are painting a new, more complex scenario. MEXICO AND THE WORLD. The Mexican TV industry, with Televisa as its main player, has always benefited from the lack of barriers in its commercial exchanges with the US. It both acquires and exports significant amounts of content to and from US networks, producing countless hours of telenovelas for the Hispanic US market. Televisa’s business across the Rio Grande has always been fruitful and the group currently co-owns and manages the Univision network, one of the leading channels in the Hispanic US market. It also has an ongoing agreement with the network to receive and provide content until 2017. The group also has a stake in pay TV channel UniMás (former Telefutura) and in a joint-venture to launch other pay TV channels in the near future. These agreements and the solid relationship between both companies are part of Televisa’s strategy to face its rivals’ recent movements: NBCUniversal acquiring the second largest Hispanic US channel, Telemundo; and Azteca launching Azteca América in the market. Through this content exchange with US channels, Mexican audiences have an assorted TV offer to choose from, although it’s evident they often turn to national formats and productions, especially telenovelas, which are still the country’s highest-rated broadcasts. As far as specific numbers go, the Federal Government organization ProMéxico says Mexico’s ad sales rose to US$4.6 billion in 2013, including sales in television, radio, magazines, online and mobile platforms.
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“Televisa and Azteca control close to 94% of the country’s TV stations.”
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A MARKET DIVIDED IN HALF. The Mexican TV landscape presents a duopoly controlled by the two aforementioned media groups: Te-
SpecialReport levisa, the undisputed leader; and Azteca, its direct competitor since 1993. Both companies control close to 94% of the country’s stations.
Enrique Peña NIETO, President OF MExico
Televisa’s broadcast network catalog includes El Canal de las Estrellas, Canal 5, FOROtv and Gala TV (ex Galavisión). Its Televisa Regional division operates 258 stations in Mexico on the affiliated Telesistema Mexicano. Televisa’s channels are also available in HD on channels 44, 48, 49 and 50. In addition, Televisa Networks, its pay TV division, operates 16 channels offering movies, music and telenovelas. Televisa Group also owns pay TV and telecommunications operators Cablevisión and Cablemás, and has a 50% stake in DTH provider Sky Mexico, among other operations. All in all, Televisa entertains over 70% of the Mexican TV audience.
Carlos Slim, PRESIDENT OF CARSO GROUP
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Yet, when Azteca made its way to Mexico, the group lost its monopolistic control of the audience and advertisers: in its first four years in the business, Azteca reached 33% of the national audience. Azteca operates the Azteca Trece and Azteca Siete channels in Mexico through more than 300 local stations, in addition to Proyecto 40 in UHF, and broadcasts its content in HD on digital channels 24HD and 25HD. The company also manages international channels Azteca Novelas -broadcast 24/7, year-round in more than 110 countries- and Azteca Internacional, present in Latin America, Spain and Canada. Azteca also owns Azteca America, the Hispanic US TV channel, airing in over 70 territories for more than 91% of the country’s Hispanic homes. Aside from the two giants, Cadena Tres is also operating in Mexico as Grupo Imagen broadcaster. Its main station is XHTRES-TV (channel 28 in Mexico City). Its content is re-broadcast in three cities in Mexico: XHILA-TV in Mexicali, California; XHIJ-TV in Juárez City, Chihuahua; and XHNSS-TV in Nogales, Sonora. It’s also available in select TV platforms in the country.
“Mexico’s ad sales rose to US$4.6 billion in 2013.”
In 2013, the pay TV industry reached 44.3% of the market (Lamac) and grew 13.76% by the end of December with 14.73 million subscribers, according to data provided by the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT).
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Carlos Salinas Pliego, PRESIDENT OF SALINAS GROUP
Private free-to-air stations are controlled by the Television and Radio Industry Chamber (CIRT). As for public television, the government owns one of three national channels, Canal 11. Canal 22 is owned by the extinct Imevsión, and is now public TV’s cultural offer. These two channels are controlled by the Secretary of Public Education and the National Council for Arts and Culture, respectively. The third channel, Congress Channel, is financed via public grants and was created in 2000 as an outlet for the country’s cultural and artistic community. This channel is only available on cable and digital platforms.
The country’s main pay TV providers are SKY, Dish, Megacable, Cablevisión, Cablemás, Cablecom, Telecable and MVS Televisión; among others. Moreover, these cable concessionaries have thoroughly benefited from the technological convergence with the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS REFORM. The recent telecommunications’ reform has certainly marked a before and after in Mexico. After being approved by the House of Representatives, the State Senate and 24 of the 32 State Congresses; it was approved by president Enrique Peña Nieto (2012 - present). In June 2013, the president finally signed this decree, which affects economic competition and the country’s telecommunications industry. During the ceremony, the president said the reform is “beneficial for all Mexicans” because it will make the industry more competitive and modern. “With this reform, all Mexicans win. The audience wins, because in addition to enjoying the benefits of entering the digital era, it will have access to higher-quality products and services, as well as better prices,” he said. “The companies also win, because they’ll be able to provide services more efficiently, with higher profits and lower expenses. And ultimately Mexico wins, because with a modern telecommunication industry with higher competition, the entire economy becomes more productive and competitive in the international arena.” Peña Nieto highlighted the “spirit of agreement” brought on by the Pact for Mexico, as well as the reform’s six pillars: updating the legal framework, strengthening the institutional ground with new independent regulatory entities, encouraging fair competition, establishing a policy for digital inclusion and connectivity, and growing the country’s audiovisual infrastructure. The reform’s main goals are to create a new regulatory entity called the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), to license two national public TV channels, to increase foreign investments in telecommunications and satellite communications to 100%, and to eliminate monopolistic practices. América Móvil and Televisa are the main groups affected by the reform due to their dominant controls of the market. While América Móvil controls close to 70% of the Mexican mobile telephony market and 80% of its fixed telephony; Televisa covers 70% of Mexico’s TV market and is one of the leading pay TV players. Several conflicts have risen from this new regulatory framework, mainly when it comes to Dish broadcasting (must carry, must offer) Televisa’s and Azteca’s channels; as well as Cablevisión and Megacable being sanctioned for their “monopolistic practices,” according to the IFT.
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The Mexican government has opened a public tender to license two broadcast TV channels and a third public network for 2014. Each channel will be broadcast by 123 stations and the licenses will be granted for up to 20 years. According to several Mexican media outlets, América Móvil, Grupo Imagen Multimedia, MVS Comunicaciones, Megacable, Grupo Pegaso, El Universal, Grupo Fórmula, Grupo Casa Saba and Grupo Radio Centro are reportedly all interested in the new channels. Moreover, Telmex asked the Federal Government for permission to offer pay TV services, with Televisa and Azteca keeping a close eye on its every move. If Carlos Slim’s company were to enter the country’s pay TV market, it will automatically become a strong competitor against Televisa and Azteca, both of which have made a series of legal accusations against Slim’s companies. In March, the IFT limited the two giants’ -Televisa and América Móvil- operations. This promotes further competition and vindicates one of the oldest claims made by Mexican society. The reform changes the rules for an industry that to this day was controlled by monopolistic practices. PRODUCTION: IN-HOUSE AND OVERSEAS. The Mexican audiovisual production industry is still a duopoly: Televisa and Azteca are its two main production houses, with giant studios built through billion-dollar investments, where most of their productions are made. In addition, both companies’ productions travel across Latin America and the world, with exports being a major part of their current business. Televisa produces close to 90,000 hours of new programming a year, divided between series, telenovelas, realities and specials, among others. As for Azteca, it produces around 12,000 hours of content each year, also covering multiple TV genres. Recent analysis of the Mexican landscape show Mexico exported US$5.16 billion in creative assets in 2008, becoming the largest content provider in Latin America, followed by Brazil, responsible for exporting US$ 1.22 billion that same year. (Creative Economy Report 2010, United Nations).
INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Mexico’s independent producers are represented by the Mexican Association of Independent Producers (AMPI). According to the National Statistical Directory of Economic Entities (DENUE), Mexico currently has 1,418 economic units devoted to producing programming for cable and satellite TV offers; feature films and video.
Capital: Mexico City Language: Spanish Population: 119,426,000 (2014) GDN (2012): US$ 1.74 trillion Internet Domain: .mx
ANALOG SWITCH-OFF The Federal Telecommunications Commission (Cofetel) kicked off the transition to DTT on July 18, 2013 in Tijuana, Baja California. It will continue the process in more cities in May 2014, including Ciudad Juárez, Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, Matamoros and Monterrey. And in November 2014 it will add fifteen other cities, including Mexico DF. A year later in November 2015, it will finalize the transition with the remaining 22 cities.
MEXICAN OTT There are currently eight OTT providers in Mexico: Total Movie (Grupo Salinas), Netflix, Crackle (Sony), Vudú (Walmart), ClaroVideo (América Móvil), iTunes Movies (Apple), Klick (Cinépolis) and VEO (Televisa).
IN ORBIT Satmex (Mexican Satelites) is a Mexican company -part of Eutelsat since January 2, 2014, now named Eutelsat Americasthat operates space satellites that provide services in Latin America. Satmex has two different Control Centers responsible for operating the entire satellite fleet, located in Iztapalapa, Mexico DF and Hermosillo, Sonora. Moreover, Mexico has several funding programs to support a wide variety of content production projects, from screenwriting to production and post-production of both short titles and feature films, as well as promoting co-productions. Some of the industry’s main funds are: Fidecine, Eficine 189, Ibermedia, Estímulo a la Promoción de Cine Mexicano, Foprocine and FondoAudiovisual. Luis Peraza, executive VP of Acquisitions and Original Production at HBO Latin America Group, said: “Mexico has many companies devoted to advertising, many of them for movies and a few for television, outside the main networks. It’s not like in Brazil, for instance, where there are more independent producers
In fact, Argos Comunicación, led by Epigmenio Ibarra, stands out as a notable independent producer, responsible for numerous movies such as ‘Sexo, pudor y lágrimas’, and series like ‘Capadocia’ by HBO Latin America Group. Its main clients include HBO Latin America Group, Discovery Networks Latin America/US Hispanic, Azteca, Telemundo, ESPN, Venevision, Disney Channel and Cadena Tres. Argos also has a production agreement signed with Telemundo Studios. “We are currently producing ‘La Impostora’ and the second season of ‘El Señor de los Cielos’,” said Joshua Mintz, EVP of Fiction and general manager at Telemundo Studios. In regard to the benefits of investing in Mexico’s vast TV market, the executive said: “Mexico is an enormous market. It’s been a TV production house for over 60 years now, becoming a pioneer in TV, radio and music production industries. As for television, it’s become a major player of TV production in Latin America and the US, in addition to distributing content worldwide.” Other top contenders in this area are Mediamates, devoted to design, creation, production and post-production for reality shows, game shows, advertainment and series; and El Mall Producciones, responsible for hit series such as ‘Gossip Girl Acapulco’ –Latin America’s version of The CW’s ‘Gossip Girl’-, developed with Warner Bros. and Televisa. There are many other producers in Mexico, most of them devoted to advertising (The Lift, for instance) that have much of an impact in the TV market. There’s also those such as Dubbing House, who provide dubbing services for all types of productions and have been in the market for a decade. In conclusion, as Emiliano Calemzuk, former president of Fox Television Studios and ex CEO of Shine Group Americas sees it, “Mexico has a strong economy and content production is expensive, but the market has tremendous potential,” in terms of infrastructure as well as creative talent. Its massive amount of consumers and sustained growth make Mexico one of the most important TV markets in America. ttv
“Mexico currently has 1,418 economic units devoted to producing programming for cable and satellite TV providers.”
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A few independent producers work alongside these production powerhouses and indie titles are usually left out of the small screen: most independent producers make a living through advertising and movies.
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News DIGITAL KIDS & TEENS
9 Story Nabs Galaxy Pop’s Ace
9 Story Enterprises, the international distribution arm of 9 Story Entertainment, has acquired worldwide distribution rights (excluding Australia and New Zealand) to the animated comedy ‘Get Ace’. The series is produced by Galaxy Pop and premiered recently on Network TEN’s ELEVEN in Australia. The animated toon follows the comic misadventures of nerdy first year high schooler Ace McDougal, who is catapulted into one thrilling adventure after another when he is accidentally fitted with some super cool, ultra high-tech, experimental braces. “’Get Ace’ is a fast-paced, comedy that follows a loveable geeky hero and his quirky sidekick,” said Natalie Osborne, Managing Director, 9 Story Entertainment. “’Get Ace’ has been a total blast to produce and we’re now thrilled to be working with the fantastic team at 9 Story to introduce it to the world,” Galaxy Pop, Executive Producer, Gian Christian added. ‘Get Ace’ is the latest offering from creatives Gian Christian and Dina McPherson, founders of burgeoning film and television production company Galaxy Pop.
Amazon to Order Four Series Amazon Studios has chosen four of the ten pilots it was considering, according to sources close to the deals. The new series to be produced are ‘Bosch’, a cop drama based on Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series; ‘The After’ -written and directed by ‘The X-Files’ creator Chris Carter-, which follows eight strangers thrown together by mysterious forces and who must help each other survive in a violent world that defies explanation; ‘Mozart in the Jungle’, a dramedy based on a memoir by Blair Tindall about what happens behind the curtains at the symphony; and ‘Transparent’, a dark comedy about an LA family with serious boundary issues, written and directed by Jill Soloway. Amazon Studios made decisions based on viewer feedback and ratings, as it did for its first round of pilots last year, which yielded two original series, comedies ‘Alpha House’ and ‘Betas’. ‘The After’ and ‘Bosch’ would be its first drama orders.
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Vimeo Invests in Indie VOD Service US-based Vimeo is to pump US$10 million in new funding into its on-demand service to aid content creators to work with the platform. It’s a Kid’s Thing The first “Future of Kids TV Summit” will be held during Miptv 2014 as part of the “Junior at Miptv” special focus on children’s and youth programming.
Czech Television Arrives in Cannes The Czech distributor is present at Miptv in France to showcase its newest productions, offering everything from animated series to fiction, documentaries and feature films. The varied catalog starts with feature film ‘Colette’, a narrative drama about the power of love, people in extreme situations and the thirst for freedom. A very special film dedicated to all survivors of the holocaust. Czech Television is also presenting two fiction series: ‘Circus Bukowsky’, about psychologist and pedagogue Nestor Bukowsky who becomes suspect number one in the murder of his student and mistress; and ‘Ambulance 2’, the current version of the popular 1980s series about an emergency medical service. In addition, the distributor is offering ‘The Smallest Elephant in the World’, a 3D animated series about a tiny elephant forced to survive in the vast world of normal elephants. And last but not least, the company is launching ‘National Jewels - Unesco World Heritage’, a unique documentary series about the Czech Republic’s unique wealth of architectural, artistic, urbanistic and other cultural treasures included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Telemundo Makes Waves at Natpe NBCUniversal’s company was present at Natpe 2014 with three of its new titles for US Hispanic and international audiences, along with several announcements: a new feed for its pay TV channel in Latin America, the global launch of its series ‘Camelia The Texan’, and new hit talent show ‘The Artist’ to be developed with Reset TV.
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“’The Artist’ will include thirteen, two-hour episodes.” TV channels; and the other one will be designed for Latin America,” he added. This way Telemundo continues to expand its brand across the region by partnering with pay TV operators in all the main markets.
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Telemundo Media made other announcements at Natpe 2014, including the international launch of its new series ‘Camelia The Texan’, starring Sara Maldonado (Camelia Pineda) and Erik Hayser (Emilio Varela). “’Camelia The Texan’ is a major series shot in Mexico, based on Los Tigres del Norte’s song ‘Contrabando y traición’. It’s produced by Campanario Entertainment, a company recently founded by Jaime Dávila, and developed by Argos Television. The series is already being distributed worldwide,” Santana said. Initially scheduled at 10:00 PM, the series is now broadcast at 1:00 AM on Telemundo. Camelia the Texan Telenovela
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elemundo Media stole the spotlight at the recent Natpe 2014, held from January 27th through the 30th at the Fontainebleau Resort Hotel in Miami Beach, US; where it made three notable announcements: the launch of a new feed in the region for its pay TV channel; the international debut of its series ‘Camelia The Texan’, and the partnership
with Reset TV to develop a new reality series called ‘The Artist’.
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“We are announcing the launch of a second feed in the region for our pay TV channel,” Marcos Santana, president of Telemundo Internacional, told ttv at the event. “One feed will be exclusively devoted to Mexico, where we are already one of the most popular pay
Last but not least, Telemundo Media announced a partnership with Spain’s Reset TV to develop a new talent show called ‘The Artist’ (working title). “The biggest news was our new alliance with Reset TV, Josep Maria Mainat and Toni Cruz to develop, design and launch a great format: ‘The Artist’,” he said. “’The Artist’ will include thirteen, two-hour shows and we’ll be shooting them in our Universal studios in Orlando: a major film studio that will hold one of the most amazing sets ever created for a reality series,” he concluded. The talent show will be launched in late 2014 for Telemundo’s primetime. ttv
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The Power of Lifestyle Home, food and travel are universal topics that appeal to audiences worldwide. With a full catalog of new productions in these genres, Scripps Networks is ready to find new buyers and broadcasters, and expand its brands across the globe. By Carolina Mussio Twitter: @carolinamussio cmussio@todotv.tv
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appeal to all types of viewers and cultures. “We’re fortunate in that the genres we excel in -home, food and travel- have universal appeal,” he says. “Scripps is the leader in lifestyle content because we keep great storytelling at the core of all our programs. Our programs deliver compelling stories told by engaging personalities, so our content really does appeal to a global audience,” he adds. As it promotes its new catalog in the industry’s main tradeshows, Woodle says Scripps Networks is “seeing opportunity for our brands all over the world, whether that’s through program distribution or further expansion of our channel business.”
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To make the most of this demand, the US distributor is presenting a dozen new titles at Miptv in Cannes, including ‘Vanilla Ice Goes Amish’, hosted by pop icon Vanilla Ice, who spends two months living with an Amish community in rural Ohio; and ‘Cousins Undercover’, where real-life cousins –who are also a design/contractor team– go undercover to surprise a neighborhood hero with a stunning home renovation.
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to the power of the lifestyle content we create better than anybody else,” says director of International Development, Hud Woodle. The executive believes the main reason behind lifestyle programming’s popularity is that it addresses universal issues that
“Our programs deliver compelling stories told by engaging personalities, so our content really does appeal to a global audience.”
Scripps Networks is also presenting a new season of its hit production ‘Toy Hunter’, a Travel Channel US series that follows renowned toy dealer Jordan Hembrough as he seeks out rare finds and evaluates people’s collections. The executive is confident these new and returning productions will make a splash at the French market, saying “Scripps Networks’ programs have proven very successful in Latin America and we are seeing that trend continue. We are also exploring additional opportunities and hope to have more news to share soon.” ttv
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From Manhattan to Romania and Bulgaria Telemundo Internacional’s hit telenovela ‘Una Maid en Manhattan’, premiered on NBCUniversal’s Diva network in Romania and Bulgaria, increasing its ratings by 24%. It’s the first telenovela to be broadcast on Diva and has instantly become one of its most popular productions. It also became the sixth highest-rated pay TV broadcast in its timeslot. ‘Una Maid en Manhattan’ is an adaptation of the Sony Pictures movie ‘Maid in Manhattan’, and has already been distributed in over 45 countries. Produced by Telemundo Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television, the telenovela follows the story of a young and brave Mexican mother who travels to the US with her 10-year-old son. There, she lives as an immigrant, first in LA, and then in Manhattan, NY, where she gets a job as a maid in one of the most luxurious hotels in the Big Apple. A surprising twist of faith leads her to her true love.
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RCN, Caracol Shine at India Catalina Awards The 30th edition of the India Catalina Awards, the highest honor in Colombian television, took place on March 15th in Cartagena de Indias, where RCN’s telenovela ‘Allá te espero’ became the night’s big winner. The production won nine awards, including the coveted Best Telenovela. It was also a big night for Caracol Television, which collected a total of six awards with its internationally successful series ‘Football Dreams: A World of Passion’, including Best Series, Best Director and Leading Actor. All in all, Caracol’s productions won an impressive 15 awards total, with ‘Comando Elite’ winning Best Original Screenplay and ‘Especiales Pirry’ winning Best News Show. RCN made its way with 13 awards, including Best Game Show for ‘The Voice Colombia’ and Best Variety Show for ‘La Red’, among others. The ceremony was hosted by Andrea Serna and Iván Lalinde.
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The Drug Lord Learns French ‘Story of a Drug Lord’, the super production from FoxTelecolombia and Canal RCN, which has already become a ratings’ sensation in Colombia and the US on MundoFox for two seasons, has made its way to France. The series’ first episode was dubbed into French and premiered in February on the France O network -on of France’s leading TV channels- at 8:45 PM. ‘Story of a Drug Lord’ has been sold and broadcast in several countries across the globe, including Afghanistan, African Francophone countries, Romania, United States, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador and Latin America. The series follows the story of fictional drug lord Pedro Pablo León Jaramillo, a man who by necessity, chance and ambition has become the richest and most-wanted drug dealer in Colombia.
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Globo’s internationally successful telenovela draws in new fans in each new territory it premieres. In its latest destination, Mexico, ‘Brazil Avenue’ premiered on Azteca 13 with excellent ratings. Globo’s most licensed telenovela made its Mexican debut on February 17 in the network’s primetime slot, increasing its rating by 62%. The telenovela grew increasingly popular during its first week on the air, even becoming a trending topic on Twitter. The debut episode became a worldwide trending topic in a matter of minutes. The thrilling story full of love, betrayal and revenge, which follows the life of young Nina (Débora Falabella) as she fights to take back the life that her terrible stepmother Carminha (Adriana Esteves) stole from her when she was a child, has already been licensed in over 125 countries, dubbed into 19 different languages.
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Fertile Ground for Telenovelas Traditionally very successful in Spain, telenovelas are now becoming even more popular in the Iberian country, with two recently-launched networks completely devoted to the genre: Nova by Atresmedia and La Siete by Mediaset, which have signed deals with Telemundo and Televisa respectively, and are now competing against each other for the numerous and highly coveted telenovela audience. By Gonzalo Larrea
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n February, Spanish media group Mediaset España made a surprising announcement: starting on the 14th of that month, its broadcast DTT network La Siete would become a channel exclusively devoted to telenovelas. In a country that’s overcoming an economic crisis, with an audiovisual industry dominated by two major companies (Mediaset and Atresmedia), it’s clear the decision was anything but random. And in only a matter of days, La Siete was already signing a deal with Televisa to fill its schedule with its content. “As part of Mediaset España’s multichannel content strategy, the opportunity to launch La Siete as a new channel devoted to telenovelas and love stories was the group’s number one goal. It complements our current programming offer, consolidates our leadership in the audiovisual market and elevates our group’s commercial profile,” Sergio Calderón, director of La Siete, said to ttv. “The telenovela is a genre that, far from losing its shine, is proving to be as successful as ever after 30 years of solid presence in the Spanish market. Its design and production make telenovelas a product with incredible potential to build audiences in many of the international markets. And Spain is certainly no exception: it first boomed back in the eighties, helped produce very successful local series and will now co-exist with today’s fragmented and diverse audiences. The recent premiere of ‘Cita a Ciegas’ on Cuatro or La Siete’s rebranding as a telenovela network are proof of how popular the genre still is in Spain,” he said. COMPETITION. Spain’s other media giant, Atresmedia, already had a channel entirely devoted to telenovelas, and only a few days after the launch of La Siete announced a deal for it with Telemundo, taking the rivalry between Televisa and Telemundo in Latin America to Spain. While Spain is a country where telenovelas are traditionally popular, this new competition between its two largest media groups presents a whole new reality and opens a window to endless opportunities for international telenovela producers and distributors. “The telenovela is a genre that has always been embraced by audiences in our country. With the arrival of niche channels to broadcast television, the telenovela has grown as more productions made
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“The key is to find the best, highest-quality productions within the genre,” said José Antón, director of Programming and Niche Channels at Atresmedia Television.
it on the air. Nova’s programming is devoted mainly to the telenovela genre from Monday to Friday, and registers some of the highest ratings in the country among all of its niche networks,” José Antón, director of Programming and Niche Channels at Atresmedia Television, told ttv. “Atresmedia’s goal is to have the best telenovelas available. We believe Telemundo is the genre’s leading producer and has some of the best telenovelas out there, but we also intend to acquire titles from other producers if they’re of the highest quality,” he said.
Calderón agreed with Antón, saying they’ll keep an eye on everything that’s being produced in Spain, without overlooking any region or sub-genre within the telenovela business. “Latin America is the genre’s main producer and is definitely responsible for some of the greatest successes in modern television. But we will not rule out any market. We will stay vigilant to any production with the potential of being internationally successful and suits our country’s audiences,” he said. Marina NOVA
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“The telenovela is a genre that has always been embraced by audiences in our country,” said José Antón.
“The telenovela is a genre that, far from losing its shine, is proving to be as successful as ever, after 30 years of solid presence in the Spanish market,” said Sergio Calderón, director of La Siete.
Antón explained Atresmedia’s number one priority is quality, and even though he sees Latin American telenovelas are very succesful in Spain, the company is open to finding content in other parts of the world as well. “The key is to find the best, highest-quality productions within the genre. Latin American telenovelas do very well in Spain, but Atresmedia has its own fiction series that have become leaders in their timeslot among all Spanish productions,” he said. “If there’s a great product within these categories that comes from another region we’ll keep it in mind. Although it’s true sharing a language with Latin American productions makes it easier for them to be successful in Spain,” he added.
“We try to cover every genre: history, drama, thriller, comedy, romance, remakes… a broad spectrum we will use to satisfy our target audience’s every demand,” he added. Calderón believes the most important thing will be to stay focused, detecting trends and products that prove successful in other markets. “La Siete was just born as a network devoted to telenovelas and love stories. We are aware of how new this project is, and same as all of our other channels, it will be nourished by the latest trends and products from the international market. For instance, we recently acquired ‘Brazil Avenue’, Globo’s major production that continues to break ratings records worldwide,” he said. ttv
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Epic Television For a few years now, Record TV Network has taken on the challenge of designing and producing high-budget miniseries about the Bible, which have proven to be very popular in Brazil and many international territories. In the following interview, the production company’s International Sales director explains how these dramatic and emotional epics are made.
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ecord TV Networks’ miniseries are known worldwide for their talented actors and directors, and the major budgets that go into designing and developing Biblical stories such as ‘Esther the Queen’ or ‘King David’. Delmar Andrade, director of International Sales at the Brazilian company spoke to ttv about the process of making these epic productions.
Delmar Andrade,
Director of International Sales - Record TV Network “We pay extreme attention and care to every step of the process, especially since we are dealing with such a distant period in history.” By Sebastián Amoroso
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Twitter: @sebamoroso samoroso@todotv.tv
Rede Record has been producing miniseries about the Bible for a few years now, developing titles like ‘Esther the Queen’, ‘Joseph from Egypt’, ‘King David’ or ‘Samson and Delilah’. Why did you choose this particular genre? Record TV Network identified an opportunity to create miniseries in a genre that used to only be developed as telenovelas. Epic stories are truly valued by our audience because of how rich and beautiful they are, and that made us invest further into producing these types of stories. Record’s newest production in this genre is ‘Miracles of Jesus’, which is currently broadcast on Rede Record in Brazil. Could you tell us about the story and how it’s performing with Brazilian audiences? ‘Miracles Joseph from Egypt Series
of Jesus’ delves into eighteen miracles from the New Testament and recreates them in a cinematic fashion, showing the experiences of those people who had the opportunity to meet Jesus. The series has registered excellent ratings in Brazil’s primetime. These series demand large investments for pre-production, production and post-production. How do you plan out such major projects? We pay extreme attention and care to every step of the process, especially since we are dealing with such a distant period in history. In this sense, Record TV Network works with a group of talented historians who advice our writers as they create each episode so they don’t leave out any details. In ‘Miracles of Jesus’, for instance, we conducted a thorough research, visiting museums specialized in that era so we could be as accurate as possible when telling the story, designing the costumes and choosing the locations. How does the company make the most of RecNov’s filming facilities and Brazil’s own sceneries and locations, as well as other countries’? All of our epic miniseries were Samson and Delilah Series
shot on locations where the stories took place. It was also necessary to recreate certain cities in our cutting-edge studios, as well as filming in several cities across Brazil. In addition, we shot a few scenes overseas: for instance, we travelled to the Néguev and Atacama deserts, as well as cities in Egypt. How many professionals work in each production? Developing epic miniseries is a truly complex task. Historians’ research and choosing the right locations to film in are only a small part of the long and complicated production chain. Thus, as much as 1,300 professionals may take part in producing each of our major miniseries. How do you make the most of RecNov’s facilities to produce these stories? With our equipment and studios we are currently able to produce three miniseries or two telenovelas at once. The infrastructure we have in Rio de Janeiro is fully equipped with the most modern technologies to answer any need we may have as we film the stories. Our 11 studios are over 300,000m2, and hold 2,000+ professionals. You normally produce content in HD. Could you share what new technologies Rede Record has installed in RecNov? Our productions’ high quality wouldn’t be possible without the necessary investments in technology to have the best production and postproduction equipment available in the market. We shoot the series and telenovelas with Grass Valley switchers equipped with four Ikegami, HDK79 EX III cameras and Canon lenses. For exterior scenes we use Sony SRW 900 cameras with Canon lenses. We also use Arri Alexa cameras with Angenieux and Carl Zeiss Ultra Prime lenses. When it comes to post-production, we have Avid Isis (Media Composer), Satellite, ProTools, Quantel Gene Pool and Pablo systems. Visual effects are added with Autodesk Flame and Inferno. And last but not least, we have Dell work stations with Autodesk 3Ds Max and Maya softwares, in addition to Thinking Partciles, Fume FX and Real Flow. King David Series
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What productions does Rede Record have in store for 2014? How many series and telenovelas do you normally develop every year and how much money is invested to do so? We have many new projects for 2014. We will be shooting two telenovelas, the second season of ‘Miracles of Jesus’ and three series. We will also develop ‘The 10 Commandments’ in possibly 150 episodes, since miniseries have become one of our most demanded genres by international buyers. For this reason we are producing our titles with up to 150 episodes to make them easier to broadcast for programmers. ttv
“Record TV Network works with a group of talented historians who advice our writers as they create each episode so they don’t leave out any details.”
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Esther the Queen Series
Acapulco… Forever Yours
The Sweetest Love
Azteca
Caracol Televisión
Periférico Sur #4121 Col. Fuentes del Pedregal. CP 14141 Mexico City, Mexico Tel.: +5255 52511410 E-mail: sales@comarex.tv Web: www.comarex.tv Stand: R8.B10
150 Hambra Circle. Suite #1250. Miami, FL, 33134 USA Tel.: 305-960-2018 Fax: 305-960-2017 Web: www.caracolinternacional.com Booth: P-1.G25
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Marcel Vinay Jr., CEO Martha Contreras, Sales Asia Adela Velasco, Sales Eastern Europe and Africa Raul Mendoza, Marketing
Estafania Arteaga, Sales Executive for Eastern Europe and Asia Berta Orozco, Sales Executive for Western Europe Middle East and Africa
TOP EXECUTIVE
TOP EXECUTIVE
Lisette Osorio, Vice-president of International Sales
Marcel Vinay Hill, VP International Sales
Acapulco… Forever Yours
The Sweetest Love
(Siempre Tuya… Acapulco) (Drama - 120 X 60’ )
(Dulce Amor) (120 x 60’)
Architect Diego Rivas Santander calls his fiancée Irán just before boarding his private jet to let her know he is leaving town to attend an awards ceremony. Flying over the mountains outside Taxco the jet has a mechanical failure and nosedives. Strapped to a parachute Diego jumps out of the failing jet. Meanwhile Olvido, who has just been for a refreshing swim in a nearby river, is making her way through the thick vegetation when she comes across Diego, who is on death’s door. Without further ado, she takes him home to tend to his wounds. When Diego comes round he is dismayed to discover that he’s blind and has completely lost his memory. To the extent that Olvido’s attachment to the man she rescued in the mountains grows stronger, so does the chances that he will recover his sight and his memory. The story of a love unfettered by the past that struggles to survive the cold-blooded ambition of the present.
Lack of money, detractors and unexpected debts on account of a house will force Martin Guerrero to quit the racetracks and sit behind the wheel of Natalia Toledo’s car as the chauffeur of this important executive. The woman’s countless demands and Martin’s habit of breaking the rules will end up bringing the two closer. Thanks to their differences they discover they are perfect for each other. A love for car racing and a tendency of four generations of women to always fall for the wrong man cause the Toledo women to get involved with men from a low class neighborhood. Eventually they find their long postponed happiness and a challenge that brings them together as a family: to get Martin and Julian, his fellow companion, back to the racetracks.
Lucky Me
(Corazón en Condominio) (Drama - 140 x 60’) Oscar Leal is a very charismatic and noble taxi driver. He has no worries in life, except to collect money for his famous “karaoke night parties”. But everything changes when he meets Tatiana, a very smart and educated young woman who he knows is way out of his league. But when Oscar wins the lottery, he will do everything in his power to win Tatiana’s heart, even to the extent of buying a condo in her expensive building. Now, he will have to prove to her that he is truly worthy of her love.
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The Mother in Law (La Suegra) (120 x 60’)
Victoria Maldonado, a famous talk show host in the United States is accused of paying guests to give false testimonies on her show. Without much future in North America, Victoria goes back to her country to be with her family, with the intention of living off her famous and successful wedding gown company “Victoria’s House”. But she never imagined, that during her absence, her children ruined the company! And to make things worse, she finds out that Caliche, her eternal love, is now going steady with her best friend, Beatriz! Victoria can’t live without money, so she will do the impossible to resume the power in her home and try to win Caliche back while keeping her family under control, forcing everyone to live under the same roof.
Niñas Mal 2
Cisneros Media Distribution 121 Alhambra Plaza, Suite 1400 Coral Gables, FL 33134 (USA) Tel.: +1 (305) 442.3411 Fax: +1 (305) 446.4743 E-mail: info@cisnerosmediadist.com Web: www.cisnerosmediadist.com Stand: P-1.G50
Executives Attending
Miguel Somoza, Director of Sales & Business Development, CMD Cristobal Ponte, Exclusive Independent Representative for Europe, Africa & M.E. Juan Julio Baena, President, Vision Europa, Exclusive Independent Representative for Spain
Comarex Bosque de Duraznos #69-905 Bosques de las Lomas, México D.F., 11700 Tel.: +52 55 52 51 14 10 Fax: +52 55 52 51 14 09 E-mail: sales@comarex.tv Web: www.comarex.tv Stand: R8.B10
Executives Attending
Marcel Vinay Jr., CEO Comarex Martha Contreras, Sales Asia Adela Velasco, Sales Eastern Europe and Africa Raul Mendoza, Marketing
TOP EXECUTIVE
Marcel Vinay Hill, VP International Sales
TOP EXECUTIVE
Cesar Diaz, Vice President, Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD)
NIÑAS MAL 2
(Telenovela Youth - 70 x 60’)
Sweet Thing
(Cosita Linda) (Telenovela – 150 x 45’) Currently in production. The Lujan and Rincon families live in almost opposite worlds; the Lujan’s live a privileged life among luxury, enjoying the benefits of high-class economic status; while the Rincon’s are a middle-class family, simple, hard-working and close-knit. Fate, and the love between Diego Lujan and Ana Rincon, will lead these two very different families to cross paths, uniting them forever.
Emerald Heart
(Corazón Esmeralda) (Telenovela – 120 x 45’) Currently in production. Beatriz Elena, a young ecologist, battles Valle Bonito’s most powerful industrialist, Don Cesar Augusto Salvatierra, unaware of her true identity as heir to the capitalist’s fortune. Falling in-love with the man hired to find her, Salvatierra’s long lost daughter is the victim of vicious lies and shocking secrets, and is betrayed by those scheming to bury the truth and claim the inheritance. The distinction between reality and idealism becomes blurred, as does love and deception.
Rosario
Telenovela – 107 x 45’) Rosario, a young and brilliant law student, and Alejandro, a prominent veteran attorney, fall deeply in love and start planning a future together. But fate throws before them an unexpected torment when Rosario discovers that Alejandro is the same man her mother was to marry 21 years earlier. Now lies from the past resurface, disrupting the lives of everyone involved.
Adela is about to leave for New York to follow her dreams when a call from Maca changes the course of her life. Maca is overwhelmed with her new pupils and needs a break. Adela accepts the challenge and arrives to bring the class of new “bad girls” into line: Clara, a skilled liar; Giselle, who is obsessed with sex or, to be more precise, her own version of it and who believes her success rides on her looks; Corina, who is addicted to order and swimming, and who lives to compete; Renata, a quiet girl with a mysterious past and finally the worst of the bunch, Paloma, a socialite who falls in love with a common criminal and follows in his footsteps. As if this wasn’t enough to deal with, Adela falls in love with “bad boy” Alex, who gets her hormones acting up like never before and who will make her doubt her promise never to fall in love again. MTV Networks.
SENIOR YEAR
(Último año) (Telenovela Youth - 70 x 60’) Martin is a young and handsome man. Everyone thinks he is the ideal boy. He joins a very important school thanks to a scholarship program and lives at Benjamin’s house, the most popular guy in school who just happens to be in love with Celeste. Martin also falls in love with Celeste and he starts manipulating Benjamin who ends up all alone, unpopular and without any friends. Having stolen his whole life Benjamin now has to try and reclaim what belongs to him and take control of what’s been taken away from him by his new “friend”. MTV Networks.
Brave Woman
Stolen Life
Mom By Accident
Mortal Sin
Globo
ITV Inter Medya
RCN Televisión
Record TV Network
Rua Evandro Carlos de Andrade, 160 / 7º andar Vila Cordeiro 04583-115, São Paulo, Brazil Tel.: + 55 11 5112- 4286 Web: www.globo.com/licensing Stand: Stand P0.A1
Valikonagi Caddesi 26/3, Nisantasi, 34367, Istanbul, Turkey Tel.: (+90 212) 231 0102 E-mail: bahar@itv-intermedya.com Web: www.itv-intermedya.com Stand: R9.A14 (former Riviera Seaview)
Ave. Américas # 65 – 82, Bogotá - Colombia Tel.: (57)1 4269292 E-mail: rcnventasinternacionales.com Stand: F26 – Level 1
Rua da Várzea, 240 – Barra Funda/ São Paulo Tel.: +55 11 3300-4022 E-mail: emendes@sp.rederecord.com.br Web: www.recordtvnetwork.com Stand: P-1.G22
Executives Attending
Raphael Correa, Executive Director of International Business Ramona Bakker, Production Manager Claudia Braga, Production Manager Daniel Djahjah, Head of International Sales Pedro Dombrasas, Sales Manager Iberia Bruno, Assumcao, Sales Executive Eastern Europe Carolina Krambeck, Sales Executive Eastern Europe Carolina Andrade, Sales Executive Western Europe Rodrigo Vilela, Sales Executive Africa & Middle East João Fonseca, Sales Executive Asia / CIS Junior, Volpato, Sales Executive Asia/Oceania Alejandra Moreno, Head of International Marketing Fernanda, Vio, Marketing Coordinator
TOP EXECUTIVE
Ricardo Scalamandré, Head of International Business
BRAVE WOMAN
(Telenovela - 140 x 60’ - HD) A moving tale of courage and resilience – this is the role that life has cast for headstrong Morena, a beautiful woman with spontaneous sensuality and great inner strength. In order to escape a human trafficking ring without jeopardizing her family’s safety, she will have to fight an arduous battle in which her freedom and her love are at stake.
TRAIL OF LIES
(Telenovela - 160 x 60’ - HD) Paloma is a willful woman whose newborn baby is kidnapped by her own brother, Félix, who plans to become sole heir to the family’s fortune. Bruno is an honest man who, during the same night, loses his wife and son in childbirth and miraculously finds Paloma’s child in a dumpster. Destiny will unite their lives in a plot of secrets, revelations, and disputes, with the unpredictable consequences of lives based on a dangerous and surprising network of lies.
Executives Attending
Ahmet Ziyalar, Managing Director Sibel Levendoglu, Sales Executive Beatriz Cea Esteruelas, Sales Executive Nargiza Tukhtaeva, Sales Executive Annabelle Aramburu, Sales Consultant Leyla Apa, Sales Assistant Melissa Okan, US Representative
Executives Attending
Maria Lucia Hernandez, Directora Ventas Internacionales. Lina María Waked, Ejecutiva Ventas Internacionales.
TOP EXECUTIVE
Gabriel Reyes Copello, President
Executives Attending
Marcus Vinicius Vieira, Executive VP Edson Pfutzenreiter Mendes, International Sales Manager Marcelo Silva, CEO Mafran Dutra, Artistic Director Moyses Macedo, Executive VP Advisor Hiran Silveira, Acquisition Director
TOP EXECUTIVE
TOP EXECUTIVE
Delmar Andrade, International Sales Director
Can Okan, President, CEO
MOM BY ACCIDENT
(Telenovela - 80 x 60’)
Stolen Life
(O Hayat Benim) (Drama) Mehmet Emir and Hasret are in love. However Hasret’s father Yusuf doesn’t want them to get married. When he finds out about his daughter’s pregnancy he seperates them by telling Mehmet Emir that Hasret is dead. When Hasret gives birth, her baby is taken away from her. Yusuf gives the baby to his help İlyas to raise. Her name is Bahar, Ilyas has another baby named Efsun. Ilyas and his wife Nuran raise Efsun and Bahar as siblings. 25 years later, out of remorse, Yusuf decides to take Bahar to his father Mehmet Emir. Bahar who grew up in the slums is finally going to find out her true life. She’s the only heir to a fortune that she could only dream of. She will live in a mansion, travel and study in private schools. However destiny will get in the way and everything will go upside down. Not only Bahar’s but everyone’s life will change.
Law of the Land
(Adını Kalbime Yazdım) (Drama 2013)
ALIAS THE MEXICAN: THE ORANGE GROVE MONSTER (Serie - 80 x 60’)
A underprivileged farmer finds himself with an illegal business that in just two years provides him with enough money to threaten the Colombian state. With his own private army and trillions of dollars, he corners an entire country.
QUEST FOR HAPPINESS (Serie - 90 x 60’)
Alex, a man in his forties on a losing streak decides to follow the rules in a self-help book he found in a bookstore. “How to be Happy: 50 Techniques to Find Happiness.” Viewers get to witness the hilarious outcome of his attempts to follow these rules to a tee.
EL ESTILISTA
(Serie – 80 x 60’) A prisoner turns into a stylist to get closer to war commanders and find out where they’re keeping him captive. He wants to help his brother and ultimately be rescued with the other prisoners.
Mortal Sin
(Soap Opera - On Air – 45’ - HD) Michele Vêneto came to Brazil running away from problems with the police and financial difficulties during the 70s.
The Penny Lady
(Soap Opera – 91 x 60’ - HD) Carlota Losano, or Penny Lady, is a kind woman that helps the poor and fights for a dignified future for her children, Edison and Rosalia.
Tricky Business (Soap Opera - HD)
Isabel Vilela, an architect realizes that she’s pregnant on the eve of a romantic trip, but soon uncovers a secret about her husband- he has a gambling habit and is drowning in debt.
Jackpot!
(Soap Opera – 243 x 45’ - HD) Drama, betrayal, and murder ensue when a group of friends win the lottery together.
River of Intrigues
(Soap Opera – 250 x 45’) A mega-development project interrupts the peace of a historic town, sparking a wave of crimes and conspiracies.
Joseph from Egypt (Series – 38 x 60’ - HD)
The plot is about power and family dispute between the brothers Joseph and Jacob around 1716 BC.
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A blood feud between the most important two families in Mardin, the Bozbey and Pehlivan has ended in peace 20 years ago. While the Pehlivans have lost their eldest child, the Bozbeys have exiled their eldest son Omer from the lands as a peace condition. With the exile the young Omer has lived away from his family and has created a life of his own in which he became a successful business man. In Mardin his mother Kureyşa who is the Lady Agha after the death of her husband and his brother Halil are waiting for the day that he will become Agha. Another person who is also waiting to become Agha is Halil the only son of the Pehlivans.
A group of teenagers (boys and girls) from different social backgrounds all have something in common: unwanted pregnancies. Through their stories, viewers will learn about teen pregnancy: shattered dreams, social rejection, adoption, abortion… These young teens will face the consequences of careless love and sexuality, and their lives will change forever.
Kurt Seyit & Sura
Taxxi, Crossed Hearts
The Impostor
SOMOS Distribution
Telefe
2601 S. Bayshore Dr. #1250 Miami, FL 33133 Tel.: 786-220-0428 E-mail:fvillanueva@somosdistribution.net Web: www.somosdistribution.net/es/ Stand: P-1.F5
Prilidiano Pueyrredón 2989 2nd. floor (B1640ILA) Martínez, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel.: (5411) 4102-5810 Fax: (5411) 4587-4349 E-mail: sales@telefeinternational.com.ar Web: www.telefe.com Booth: R9.A20 (ex RSV14)
Executives Attending
Francisco Villanueva, Sr. Vice President José Antonio Espinal, VP, Business Development
top EXECUTIVE Luis Villanueva, President & CEO
Executives Attending
Daniel Otaola, Content Distribution Manager Maria Eugenia Costa, International Business Executive Maria del Rosario Cosentino, International Business Executive Meca Salado Pizarro, Head of Marketing
top EXECUTIVE
Claudio Ipolitti, International Business Director
KURT SEYIT & SURA
(PrimeTime Telenovela) The most expensive Turkish telenovela ever produced, signaling a new level of ambition and brilliance from the drama powerhouse. The story of a rich handsome Liutenant who falls in love with a noble woman amidst turbulent times. TURKISH TELENOVELAS Scripts and Spanish dubbed programming from the TV dramas that are impacting the industry.
11-11
(Teen Telenovela – 45 x 75’) The #1 in ratings in The Americas Nickelodeon’s telenovela, showing the life and love of Kike, an adolescent who changes into a young man by virtue of a magical location.
TELENOVELA SCRIPTS Popular and internationally successful stories from acclaimed writers ready for remakes. Finished product available as well.
Telemundo Internacional 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 4th Floor Coral Gables FL 33134, USA Tel.: (786) 394-1210 Fax: (305) 774-7372 E-mail: Olimpia.DelBoccio@nbcuni.com Web: www.telemundointernacional.com Stand: P0.B1
Executives Attending
Marcos Santana, President Xavier Aristimuño, SVP International Business Development & Digital Media Esperanza Garay, SVP Sales & Acquisition - Latin America Karina Etchison, SVP of Sales – Europe, Africa and Middle East Olimpia Del Boccio, VP of Marketing, Press & Promotions Melissa Pillow, Sales Director – Europe Emanuela Bosco, Format Sales Manager
top EXECUTIVE Marcos Santana, President
TAXXI, CROSSED HEARTS (Telenovela - 66 x 60’ – HD)
‘Taxxi, Crossed Hearts’ tells the story of Martín Montana (Gabriel Corrado), a doctor who after suffering the death of his wife, hides behind the Wheel of a taxi, escaping from a memory that has been tormenting him for fifteen years. This death is a wound that has not healed. However, his life makes a dramatic turn when fate has him meet Tania (Rocío Igarzábal), a woman who looks exactly like Agustina, his late wife. The lives of our protagonists are marked by this encounter; love revives in Martín with the strength of the past. On the other hand, Diego (Nicolás Riera), Martín’s son, starts to knit his own drama when he discovers Lucía (Catherine Fulop), an advertiser he just met and who captivated him, is also the mother of Ema (Micaela Vázquez), his young girlfriend. They will all be manipulated like puppets by evil Moretti (Jorge Marrale), who keeps secrets and dark plans in order to avenge a story from the past.
DEAR DADDIES
(Dramatic Comedy - Approx. 120 x 60’ - HD) Mauro, Franco, Ignacio and Favio are four attractive and very good fathers who become friends due to paternity. Each one has a 5-year-old son or daughter. Besides sharing conflicts, surprises and issues paternity brings along, they will find themselves involved in their personal stories.
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THE IMPOSTOR
(LA IMPOSTORA) (Telenovela - 120 x 60’) Two women share a tragic and supernatural destiny that binds them together even after death. Monica Serrano, a world-renowned pianist with an impressive fortune, dies after the betrayal of her ambitious niece and the man she loves. But by way of a mysterious talisman, Monica’s soul, which does not accept departing from this world, occupies the body of Adriana Aguilar, a modest waitress that dies at the hands of a dangerous gangster. Now, in Adriana’s body, Monica’s soul will do the impossible to defend her children and seek justice while Adriana’s soul wanders this world. Motivated by love, Adriana decides to recover her body, but Monica will resist this until her mission has been completed.
PART OF ME
(EN OTRA PIEL) (Telenovela - 120 x 60’) The Legend of the Kiss of Eternal Love claims there exists a place in this world where a kiss between two strangers at midnight on New Year’s leads to everlasting love. Blanca is the humble and beautiful young woman from Acapulco who will kiss Eduardo that very night in that special place.
Televisa Internacional 6355 NW 36th Street Miami, FL. 33166 USA Tel.: +1 (786) 265 2500 Fax: +1 (786) 265 2269 Web: www.televisainternacional.tv Stand: R9.A2
Executives Attending
Ricardo Ehrsam, General Director of Europe and Asia Mario Castro, Director of Asia and Africa Claudia Sahab, Director for Europe
top EXECUTIVE
Fernando Pérez Gavilán, VP of Televisa Internacional
The Color Of Passion
(Telenovela/Classic – 150 x 60’) Even when the lives of Lucia Gaxiola and Marcelo Escalante have nothing in common, their destinies will intertwine due to hatred and revenge. Lucia always believed she had the perfect family, but things aren´t always what they appear to be and she never imagined that Rebeca, the woman she always considered a mother, would be responsible for her beloved ones’ misfortune. Little by little the secrets from her past come back to get the bill paid and Rebeca will have to face her terrible actions. One of them is the dead of Marcelo’s brother, who will show up before the Gaxiola family without anyone suspecting what his true intentions are: unmasking the person responsible for his brother’s dead and take revenge. However, he ignores that in his pursuit, he will meet Lucia, who he will believe to be guilty and who will awake in him the passion for love, while she will have to struggle in order to trust again and try to forget the betrayal of the man who left her on the altar. Both must defeat the ghosts from the past, so they can find true happiness.
What Life Took From Me
(Telenovela/Classic – 150 x 60’) Montserrat, a beautiful good-hearted young girl, is in love with Jose Luis, a Navy Corporal with whom she has a secret romance behind her parents’ back. However, their love will be shadowed by her mother´s ambition and greed, who won´t hesitate in selling her daughter to Alejandro Almonte, a bastard child but heir to a big fortune, as well as accusing Jose Luis of a crime he didn´t commit just to keep him away from her daughter.
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Spanish content distributor Television Española is arriving at Miptv in Cannes to offer its internationally successful series ‘Isabel’, new format ‘Together’, and ‘El Prado, a passion for painting’, a major documentary produced entirely in Ultra High Definition that promises to revolutionize the European market. By Carolina Mussio Twitter: @carolinamussio cmussio@todotv.tv
TELEVISION ESPAÑOLA (TVE)
Success in HD A
lready a Miptv veteran, Televisión Española is present in Cannes to continue showcasing the growing international success of its TV productions and international channels, TVE and Canal 24 Horas. Along with its internationally successful series and formats, the company is unveiling one of its first European hits developed in Ultra High Definition (UHD): ‘El Prado, a passion for painting’. Presented in 4k -the format that offers a resolution four times higher than regular HD-, this documentary invites the audience to enjoy a magical visit through the halls of one of the most famous Spanish museums, showcasing art as never before.
While highlighting its new productions, TVE is also offering its groundbreaking series ‘Isabel’, which has already proven successful all over
Another striking success of TVE’s catalogue is ‘Mom detective’, which is getting ready to fly to the United States to be adapted by NBC. And last but not least, the highest stakes this year are rounded off with the very popular television format ‘Knowing and Winning.’ The TVE sales team that will be present at Cannes will be headed by Rodolfo Domínguez, Comercial Director; Rafael Bardem, Head of Programmes Sales; María Jesús Pérez, Head of Channels Sales; and M.Victoria Altemir, Deputy Director, Marketing & Commercial. ttv
SPANISH ART IN 4K To develop ‘El Prado, a passion for painting’, a TVE crew walked the halls of the Prado Museum with 4K cameras, capturing the magic and light of 400 of its 9,000 paintings. The documentary takes viewers inside the Madridbased gallery, showing the history and creation of this museum and the art collections it treasures. Through 4K resolution, viewers can appreciate the different colors and textures in each piece.
TVE’s new “emo-tainment” format ‘Together’, follows moving stories of effort and triumph, generosity, love and struggle.
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In addition, TVE is also introducing a new “emo-tainment” format called ‘Together’, which combines solidarity and entertainment. The format follows moving stories of effort and triumph, generosity, love and struggle.
the region. Based on the life of a woman who changed the course of history, the TV series is still one of the most sought-after titles in the international market, having sold the first two seasons in more than 25 countries. It offers historical content with excellent screenplays and an exceptional cast, with the capture of Granada as one of the main plotlines in the second season.
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Diverse, Unique and Authentic Julia Matiash, Director at Sovteleeхport, explains why the company’s programming is so successful and shares details about the many business opportunities it’s finding in new regions such as Latin America.
Julia Matiash,
Director - Sovteleexport
By Valentina Vinaja Twitter: @vvinaja vvinaja@todotv.tv
Ash Series mentaries (45 titles) and a package of TV series. “The results of promoting content in Latin America merits a special note,” Matiash said. CATALOG. As usual, Sovteleeхport will present the current VGTRK content catalog at the coming Miptv in Cannes. “We are highly judicious in our content selection: our international catalog is comprised of only the very best projects produced by Russia Television and Radio and other Russian studios,” Matiash explained. This will be the fourteenth time the Russian company travels to Cannes. Focused on highlighting Russia’s culture and society, Matiash said the new catalog includes unique programs: “gorgeous film adaptations of Russian classics, diverse documentaries rich with unique chronicles, and authentic feature movies made in the best traditions of Russian cinema.”
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ussian content is growing across Europe and Asia, making its mark with high-quality productions with international appeal. Sovteleeхport, Russia Television & Radio’s distribution division, is one of the main promoters of Russian programming, and will be present at the 2014 Miptv in Cannes with new content for its international clients. Julia Matiash, director at Sovteleeхport spoke to ttv about why the company’s programming is so successful and shared details on the many business opportunities it’s finding in new regions.
The executive first highlighted the company’s recent deals signed last year in Asia and Europe with clients such as Chinese distributors Pan Universe International (Hong Kong), Ways Media International, Hubu Media Group and Middle International. In addition, the company has also extended its current contracts with two distribution companies in South Korea: iPlanet Entertainment and Topaz Media. One of Sovteleexport’s most important deals was the one signed with Mexico’s state broadcaster, Television Metropolitana Canal 22, for the license to broadcast a series of docu-
“Now we could undoubtedly state that Russian television content lives up to international standards.”
As top projects, Matiash mentioned G. Orlov’s ‘The Iron Ivan’ feature film about the life and fate of Ivan Poddubny, an outstanding Russian wrestler; and ‘Ash’, a TV miniseries by V. Perelman and original thriller about three people who challenge their interconnected fates, set in the terrible events of WWII. “There are two objectives that we always pursue in seeking international distribution: presenting Russia in a positive as well as interesting light, and landing profitable deals,” she said. “We believe Miptv is crucial in promoting Russian films abroad. Currently our content airs on Сanal+, Arte, Planète (France), Rai (Italy), ВВС (Great Britain), Discovery (USA), ССТV and Phoenix Satellite (China), Axess TV (Sweden), Yle (Finland), Canal 22 (Mexico). Not devoid of ambitions, we hope to further strengthen our positions in the international market in 2014,” she concluded. ttv
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Riding the Wave Making the most of Turkish content’s growing popularity, Calinos Entertainment is adding new productions, partners and destinations to its business strategy for 2014. CEO Firat Gulgen shares details about the distributor’s new projects and explains how Turkey has grown to become one of today’s busiest TV production hubs. By Carolina Mussio
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“More than 100 new productions are produced every year in Turkey.”
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igh-quality production, talented actors, beautiful sceneries and universal stories: Turkish TV productions have travelled to a flurry of new territories and regions, engaging audiences worldwide. As an avid distributor of Turkish content, Calinos Entertainment knows the secrets behind its ongoing success. In the following interview, its CEO Firat Gulgen explains why Turkish content is so popular nowadays and shares details about his company’s newest projects.
With many years of experience in the business, what’s your opinion about the current situation with broadcast TV in Turkey? Do you believe it’s now stronger than before? With Turkish productions’ tremendous success in foreign markets; broadcast TV and Turkish productions are getting stronger and more universal. Turkish productions used to be developed solely for the domestic market. But in the last few years, as they’ve become more sucessful in the international arena, scoring high ratings in more than 60 different
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countries and leading to economic gains; producers are now developing content with international sales in mind.
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But still, at the end of the day a production’s sucess in its own domestic market is what really matters. Studio programming and drama series producers first aim to be the best in their own territory, and international success usually comes accordingly. This approach has brought quailty and class to Turkish TV productions. Do you believe that the competitive TV industry in the country is helping Turkish content and fiction productions increase their quality every day? Yes I do. There is very intense competition in the sector. More than 100 new productions are being produced every year. TV series and studio productions are creating 1.5 billion dollars’ worth of business for the market. Within this competitive environment only the best TV shows, series and dramas survive. This competitive and profitable market naturally creates a very dynamic structure. It all began in 2001 with the first export, where this added quality brought on extraordinary attention to our productions. As of 2007 Turkish productions became the best productions ever made in this region. Excellent topic selection, music and artistic performances are why they became so popular. What was the Discop Istanbul market like for Calinos Entertainment? Discop was very fruitful for Calinos this year. We signed a deal with Show TV, one of the leading TV channels in Turkey, to distribute its series and formats all over the world. From now on, Calinos Entertainment and Show TV will be collaborating on this field. We will attend every market on behalf of Show TV. What are your goals and expectations for this year’s Miptv in Cannes? What new projects or deals would you highlight? We proudly announced two new projects that are really great news for our clients this year. First, we are planning to launch a pay TV channel to distribute Turkish series worldwide. The channel -called DramaTiVi- will be launched in several countries that have many Turkish TV fans. Second, our catalogue has been expanded with the Show TV agreement. So, our newly expanded catalog and the Drama TiVi channel will be the main highlights for Miptv.
“We signed a deal with Show TV, one of the leading TV channels in Turkey, to distribute its series and formats all over the world.”
We are also working hard on our company’s own broadcasting unit to promote our own productions and services in domestic and international markets, while also looking to increase the number of our pay TV channels. Calinos was the first company to sell Turkish TV series internationally. Do you think Turkish drama series will continue to be successful in the MENA region, Eastern Europe and other new regions? Over the last few years, the changes in Turkey’s rating system have made it difficult to find productions that are eligible for broadcasting on international channels. If the Turkish rating system doesn’t change, I think it will cause trouble and make it difficult to market Turkish productions internationally, not only in the MENA region but also in other countries.
braced by audiences in each region we have took it to. This movie created awareness for Turkish productions’ high quality. For example, the Far East is a region which we haven’t entered yet, since it is quite closed to international productions. But we attracted their attention with this film and I personally believe that this movie may open doors in many of those regions that are usually very hard to step in.
Calinos has been promoting its feature film ‘Conquest 1453’ at all the main tradeshows. How has the film worked out so far? ‘Conquest 1453’ is very popular and has been em-
What do you think will be the “new thing” the industry will talk about in 2014? The TV business is an industry that renovates itself constantly. Dramas had been on the rise for many years and now shiny-floor format’ ratings are growing notably. I personally believe this trend will keep its course for a few years. In addition, I believe online broadcasting will leave conventional TV broadcasting far behind and content production will be adapted to social media users’ profiles. Internet users will determine what will be the next “new thing” in the industry. ttv
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What does the near future hold for Calinos Entertainment? Well, we have the aforementioned deal with Show TV, which is one of the top four brands in Turkish TV and has already started to make new investments with its new ownership and structure. I believe Show TV will regain the market it lost in the previous years and will start to race for the country’s leadership again very soon. Since we’ve taken on the distribution rights to its TV series and formats, we are expecting a very positive turnout from this collaboration.
“More than 100 new productions are produced every year in Turkey.”
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In the Summit The man in charge of supervising Caracol Television’s productions spoke to ttv at the last Natpe in Miami about the Colombian channel’s new titles, its programming strategy for 2014, potential co-productions and strategic partners. By Rodrigo Ros
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“Our brand’s international recognition is at an all-time high.” With these words, Darío “Dago” García, Content VP at Caracol Televisión, described the Colombian networks’ current situation, praising it as one of the strongest content producers in Latin America. In recent years Caracol Televisión has signed production and co-production deals with several partners in the region, many of them major players in the pan-regional market. What was 2013 like for Caracol Television in terms of business? 2013 was a very positive year for Caracol Television. We were able to maintain our position as leaders throughout the year. Our programming strategy proved to be very successful. We are combining general entertainment -game shows and realities-, telenovelas and series in our primetime. These are the three genres that currently fill our screen. Formats like ‘The Challenge’, ‘The Voice Colombia’, ‘Colombia’s Next Top Model’ and series such as ‘Football Dreams: a World of Passion’ or ‘Mentiras perfectas’, allowed us to be number one among Colombian viewers. Fortunately, it was a great year. What fiction productions are you presenting this year? Our fiction catalog features ‘The voice of freedom, Helenita Vargas’, a major production developed with CMO Producciones. It premiered in January and scored excellent ratings. We are also launching ‘Football Dreams 2’ during Q2, 2014. In addition, we’ll be presenting our series ‘Tiro de gracia’ and two telenovelas: ‘The Mother in Law’, co-produced with Sony, and ‘The Sweetest Love’. We have 2014 covered. I think this is a very interesting catalog, extremely varied with a competitive edge.
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“2013 was a very positive year for Caracol Television. We were able to maintain our position as leaders throughout the year.”
third-party productions are already an important part of our strategy. It was something we set out to do almost four years ago: we wanted to make the brand as international as possible, not only through sales but also coproduction deals. We’ve accomplished this goal. Our brand’s international recognition is at an all-time high. What does the deal with Televisa entail? This deal covers several hours of TV series and is about to be finalized. I can’t get into details but I will say it’s a very important deal for both companies. ttv
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“We are combining general entertainment -game shows and realities-, telenovelas and series in our primetime.” “I believe the second half of the year will determine a change in strategy, with telenovelas returning to primetime.”
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How is Colombia’s TV market evolving? Has audiences’ taste for series and telenovelas changed? What’s being produced nowadays? Over the last two years, TV was packed with series and entertainment: game show formats and realities. I think this trend will stay strong during the first half of 2014. Once the FIFA World Cup starts, things will change. I believe the second half of the year will determine a change in strategy, with telenovelas returning to primetime. Both of our channels have plenty of telenovelas in stock.
‘THE VOICE OF FREEDOM, HELENITA VARGAS’ SURPASSES EXPECTATIONS ‘The voice of freedom, Helenita Vargas’ made its debut in Colombia on January 27, instantly becoming the night’s highest-rated primetime show with 44.3% market share and 15.8 rating (Ibope). With a total of 2,913,000 viewers, Caracol Television’s new show became the highest-rated broadcast in Colombian television so far this year.
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Can you mention any new co-production deals or strategic alliances? Any new projects with Sony for instance? In 2013 we signed co-production deals with Sony to develop two telenovelas and two series. We also signed a deal with Warner to adapt ‘Nip/ Tuck’, which we renamed ‘Mentiras Perfectas’ in Colombia. We agreed to co-produce ‘La ruta blanca’ with Cadena Tres, and are now in negotiations with Televisa to develop series for Hispanic US audiences. Co-productions and
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Land of Opportunity Grupo Secuoya disembarked in Latin America to make the most of its growing audiovisual industry. “We believe we’re right on track here,” said its director for International Development, Carlos Benito. By Sebastián Amoroso
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“I believe we’re on the right track here in Latin America.”
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is now present in every public and private network in the country. “Our companies are part of every link in the value chain: we create, produce and distribute content; we offer production services, and work with new business models that include content distribution on platforms such as YouTube. We’ve responded to every demand made by the Spanish audiovisual industry,” he explained. The company’s solid growth was bolstered by Spain’s fertile market and its new licenses, growing DTT business and new players. “For a young producer that was still green, this time of restructure and transformation in the industry was a perfect opportunity for us to make a name for ourselves, and we are now in an excellent position among major producers,” he said.
Secuoya’s goal is to replicate this formula in Latin America and the US Hispanic market. “We began designing our project a year ago after we identified specific targets in each country, presenting ourselves as an interesting partner for them,” he said. “We are now in talks with potential partners in Chile and Colombia, and about to sign a deal in Peru. The goal is to be present in two or three of these countries in 2014.” The Spanish group is offering its catalog across the region -presenting its own content along with third-party productions-, searching for formats to acquire for producers in Spain, and making efforts to expand its partnerships in the region, starting in Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru. “We are very fortunate that many countries in the region are seeing their economies and ad sales grow, as well as other important developments such as the DTT business. These are opportunities for us and thus we want to be present in those countries,” he said. “We develop general content with an international approach, so we expect to find our place in the market,” he concluded. Secuoya’s catalog includes a vast selection of genres, from general entertainment to documentaries, fiction series, kids’ content, commercial formats and much more.
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Full Speed Ahead Coming from a very positive 2013 that brought plenty of deals, sales and partnerships, Content Television is taking on this new year with a plumped up content portfolio to offer internationally and extend its business opportunities across all platforms. By Carolina Mussio Twitter: @carolinamussio cmussio@todotv.tv
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said. The company sold its Australian-Singaporean drama ‘Serangoon Road’ to a premium pay TV broadcaster in Latin America, and signed a range of renewals in the region for its awards shows, including multi-year deals for the Primetime Emmy Awards with Turner for the Warner Channel and the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards with Chello Latin America.
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The executive also highlighted a recent deal with OnDIRECTV to broadcast The Guys Choice Awards in 2014, and second seasons of ‘Line of Duty’ and ‘The Bletchley Circle’; as well as an agreement with Turner and Netflix in Latin America for its multiplatform drama ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’.
“2013 was a very busy and successful year for Content Television, with a strong roster of exciting new titles coming through for international sale,” said VP of Sales for Latin America and Asia, Diana Zakis. The international distributor certainly had its hands full last year: its drama series all found new buyers and its live and special event programming were also in strong demand. “This was all set against a backdrop of growth across the entire Content Media Corporation
group, including new partnerships established with Great Point Media, Aito Media, Caryn Mandabach Productions and Edyson Entertainment and more success with Small World, Jigsaw Productions and Collins Avenue,” she said. Fueled by these sales and partnerships, the distributor began 2014 on a high note, already closing a range of important deals. “Our drama series, feature length movies and miniseries are proving particularly popular,” Zakis
“We’re expecting a very busy Miptv, which offers the perfect opportunity to update our clients on our latest news, as well as meet with the new channels and platforms.”
Now, the company is ready to launch “a diverse multi-genre slate of content” at Miptv in Cannes, including the brand new original drama series ‘19-2’, which follows the lives of two patrol officers in the highly-charged environment of Montreal’s 19th precinct; the second series of rating blockbuster BBC primetime drama ‘Line of Duty’, starring Keeley Hawes, Martin Compston and Vicky McClure; and the new feature-length documentary ‘Aluna’, which sees the Kogi people -a remote and ancient civilization hidden for centuries in Colombia- reaching out to caution us about the future of the planet. “With such a strong lineup of fresh new programming, we’re expecting -as always- a very busy Miptv, which offers the perfect opportunity to update our clients on our latest news, as well as meet with the new channels and platforms that continue to proliferate around the world,” the executive said. “Our goal for 2014 is to maximize opportunities for our content across all platforms and find new partners to grow our content portfolio and meet the needs of our clients, from the largest pan regional broadcasters to the increasing number of smaller specialist channels,” she concluded. ttv
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“COUNTRY OF HONOR” MIPCOM 2014
Show Me the Money! When it comes to digital content, it’s all about different strategies, innovative formats and new business models. These and other trending issues will be addressed at the 2014 MIPCube, where panels and presentations will shed light on the platforms and players changing the current TV paradigm, placing special focus on the many possible ways to monetize these offers.
By Rodrigo Ros
Twitter: @rodrigo__ros rros@todotv.tv
Ynon Kreiz, Executive Chairman, Maker Studios
Marco Bassetti, CEO, Banijay Group
Rob Clark, DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT DEVELOPMENT, FREMANTLEMEDIA
Gary Carter, CHAIRMAN, NORTHERN EUROPE AND SHINE 360º
Miptv will offer a wide variety of conferences, lectures and workshops about the different tools provided by online platforms to develop ad campaigns.
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atched over 70 million times, the now famous “First Kiss” video became a YouTube sensation in a matter of days and a real success story in terms of online advertising. Deciphering why these campaigns become so unpredictably popular is a task taken on by countless production companies worldwide, as they attempt to develop the next big hit. This video was quite simple: two strangers meet and kiss for the first time on camera. It was filmed as part of a campaign for a clothing store in Los Angeles called Wren, and commissioned by the store’s owner Melissa Coker to her friend and developer Tatia Pilieva. The result completely surpassed all expectations.
One of Miptv’s must-attend events is Mip Digital Fronts, the world’s first international
of the Year in recognition of its original online series ‘Farmed and Dangerous’, produced with New York-based studio Piro. On Wednesday, April 9, the whole team behind the new series, including its star, veteran film and TV actor Ray Wise (‘Twin Peaks’, ‘Robocop’), will present it to Miptv delegates.
The event’s first founding partner, YouTube, is joined by Maker Studios, a next-generation media and technology company and the world’s largest provider of online video content for Millennials. Ynon Kreiz, executive chairman of Maker Studios, will deliver a keynote address on Tuesday, April 8 as part of Miptv’s Media Mastermind Keynote series. He will be joined by fellow speaker Alex Carlos, head of Entertainment at YouTube. Miptv’s general agenda and MIPCube are especially designed for the new generation of TV viewers.
Branded content has clearly become a pivoting topic at Miptv. This award recognizes the best online video strategy by a brand and past winners include Amex, Heineken, Intel and Vice Media.
In addition, US restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has been named Miptv’s Brand
MIPFORMATS. The list of speakers at the 2014 MIPFormats features some of the industry’s most forward-thinking executives: Marco Bassetti, CEO of Banijay Group; Rob Clark, director of Global Entertainment Development at FremantleMedia; and Gary Carter, Chairman, Northern Europe and Chairman at Shine, will talk about how to transform creative concepts into profitable ideas.
The event will feature the Mip Digital Fronts: the world’s first international screenings to showcase and trade original online video programming and web series.
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This year’s Miptv in Cannes will offer a wide variety of conferences, lectures, workshops and debates about this new approach to advertising and the different tools provided by online platforms to develop ad campaigns, as well as new business models, monetization, production techniques, trends, success stories and the industry’s leading players.
screenings to showcase and trade original online video programming and web series, in front of an audience of international buyers, producers and distributors, digital strategists, agencies, brands, advertisers and media from the global TV and video entertainment ecosystem.
SpecialReport Niclas Ericson, director, TV Division at FIFA; Steve Christian, director of Pinewood Pictures, who’ll discuss different financing options for content in Welsh; and the “Show Me The Money!” conference, in which Louisa Heinrich, founder of Superhuman Limited in England; Sue Brooks, director Of Video Transformation at the Associated Press in England; Catherine Tait, President of Duoply in the US; and Thomas Thirlwall, CEO of Bigballs Films in England, will speak.
Moreover, today’s digital pioneers are also converging in Cannes: Ben Huh (Cheezburger), Brent Weinstein (United Talent Agency), Shira Lazar & Damon Berger (“What’s Trending”) and Kerry Trainor (Vimeo) will join the MIPCube talks in the “New Media Moguls” session on Tuesday, April 8. The goal is to analyze two key aspects: trends and monetization. While the first seems easier to analyze, the second raises many questions about new business models and the differences between major companies and independent players. MULTIPLATFORM. ‘The Lizzie Bennet Diaries’ stands as an original and unique example of a new way to create online content. The format combines fiction, vlogging and social networks to address everyday topics. This style has proven successful for many other international formats, such as ‘Según Roxi’, a format created online about modern-day mothers and their daily routines. In any case, they’re formats that have managed to develop strong connections with vast audiences, making the most of today’s online platforms.
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‘The Lizzie Bennet Diaries’ has ramped up over 50 million views, thousands of mentions on social networks, and even became the first YouTube video to win an Emmy for its outstanding achievements as interactive content. “As the transmedia producer for the show, I architected and oversaw the social media story elements of the series. It was an intense, roller-coaster experience that yielded many lessons,” Jay Bushman said in an article published on the Miptv blog.
Miptv will analyze two key aspects of the entertainment business: trends and monetization.
MONETIZATION. In addition to innovation and creativity, one of the key aspects of using new technologies is how to make new, innovative products profitable. Whether online ad campaigns, content development, branded content or alternative distribution, monetizing is one of the pivoting topics at this year’s Miptv. Thus, the 2014 Miptv agenda offers a diverse list of conferences and lectures, featuring
DIGITAL EMMYS. With two nominations for Latin America -both for Brazil-, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences revealed the entire list of nominees for the 2013 Digital Emmy Awards, to be presented on April 7 during Miptv. The 12 titles nominated are divided between Children and Young People, and Fiction and Non-Fiction, and come from 10 different countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Singapore, Holland and the UK. The International Academy will also present the 2014 Pioneer Prize to YouTube for its innovative contributions to the field of digital entertainment. Alex Carloss, Head of Entertainment, will accept on behalf of the company. All nominated programs will be showcased at MIPCube, during a special session, sponsored by the Bell Fund of Canada and designed to give Miptv participants the opportunity to see excerpts of the programs and meet the nominees. The nominees in the Children & Young People category are: ‘Malhação’ (Young Hearts), produced by Interactive-Season 21 for TV Globo in Brazil; ‘Shujaaz.FM Reloaded’, produced by Well Told Story in Kenya; ‘Max & Billy’s Drill Machine Girl’, produced by NewBeTV, EYE, MovieZone, SNS REAAL Fonds, Veronica and Just in The Netherlands; and ‘Time Tremors’, produced by Xenophile Media, The People’s Republic of Animation, CBC and Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Nominees in the Fiction category are: ‘Real Escape Game TV’, by Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. in Japan; ‘Collider’, by Beactive Entertainment, S.A. and FICA - Fundo de Investimento para o Cinema e Audiovisual in Portugal; ‘#7DaysLater’, by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Ludo Studio P/L in Australia; and ‘Latitudes’, by Losbragas / House Entertainment in Brazil. And lastly, in the Non-Fiction category, nominees are: ‘Rising Star’, by Tedy Productions for Keshet Broadcasting LTD in Israel; ‘Perfect Storms Interactive’, by Secret Location, Shaw Media and Entertainment One in Canada; ‘DDay As It Happens’, by Windfal Films Ltd. and Digit London Ltd. for Channel 4 in the UK; and ‘WomenTalk TV’, by WomentalkTV Pte Ltd and House of Ou Studios Pte Ltd. in Singapore. ttv
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High-Impact Emotional Stories The director of Production and Content at Underground Producciones talks about the Argentine producer’s current projects, co-productions and international goals, and its new business division Under Transmedia. By Sebastián Amoroso
Pablo Culell,
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broadcast and pay TV, as well as its goals for the international market.
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nderground Producciones, led by Sebastián Ortega and its director of Production and Content Pablo Cullel, has created some of Argentina’s most successful TV series, including ‘Graduates’, ‘LaLola’ and ‘Los Exitosos Pells’, which have all been adapted and produced in many countries.
How many producers currently work in Argentina? There’s Underground, Pol-ka, Endemol and Eyeworks Cuatro Cabezas, in addition to the content developed by Telefe Contenidos, among others. Based on your experience, how have business models changed over the last few years? Underground has developed very successful TV products, showing high-quality and artistic innovation, such as ‘Graduates’, ‘LaLola’ or ‘Los exitosos Pells’, developed internationally in several countries. In 2013, the company launched its new business di-
“We are now seeking to expand by developing co-productions with other networks and producers, as well as international companies.”
How does Underground’s content perform internationally? And Latin American content in general? After a very positive run at Mipcom 2013, Underground Producciones travelled to Natpe to present new miniseries and series to the different pan-regional networks looking for Latin American content. We are also in negotiations to co-produce fiction series in Spain. Almost all of our products have performed well internationally -such as ‘Los Roldán’, ‘Los exitosos Pells’, ‘LaLola’ or ‘Graduates’- due to their universal themes and high-quality visuals. What new projects are you working on? What are your expectations for 2014? Audiences will change the way they watch television, but they will never stop watching, especially when it comes to fiction series. They will always want to be moved by an emotional story. Our expectations are high, because we develop high-impact emotional content that surprises viewers, presenting stories they can identify with, told with a very unique narrative and visual language. The audience responds to this and returns to broadcast television when the content is good. This year we’re developing a daily strip for Telefe called ‘Viudas e hijos del rock & roll’. It will be similar to ‘Graduates’, our most-recent success, in the sense that it’s also a romantic comedy. In addition, we are working on international projects we are very excited about, such as ‘Las Maras’. ttv
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The Argentine production house develops one 150-episode daily strip and one 13-episode series every year for its main client, Telefe network in Argentina. In the following interview with ttv, Cullel shares details about the company’s current production projects for
How does Underground work with local and international broadcast and pay TV channels? The television business grows from having successful, popular productions that capture advertisers’ attention, but also from the quality of the products themselves, since each producer’s image and identity is key in making a name for itself in the local and international markets. Thus, ratings are important as an extra tool but also a major part of the industrial TV business, it acts as a compass that marks which road we should follow when producing content. We’ve had a strong relationship with Telefe for many years, selling them our formats. But we also have a good bond with other broadcast TV networks in Argentina, and have produced shows for them too. We are now seeking to expand by developing co-productions with other networks and producers, as well as international companies.
vision, Under Transmedia, devoted to creating digital, multiplatform content such as ‘U-Cast’, the first online casting that allows talented creators from all over Argentina to take their work to the company and possibly join the team. Co-production and production services offered internationally have also developed in Argentina, although they vary according to the economic restrictions and exchange rates.
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On the Fast Track to Success Knocking on the doors of the US market, with a pilot for an adaptation of ‘Fast Forward’ already commissioned by CBS, ORF-Enterprise is exactly where it wants to be. “We see a huge chance to expand the awareness of Austrian creative skills and to clear the way for ORF authors and producers into the US,” says head of International Content Sales Marion Camus-Oberdorfer.
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ocused and determined are characteristics that define Angelica Fast, the lead character on ORF Enterprise’s new TV series ‘Fast Forward’. The adjectives also describe the Austrian distributor perfectly, which completed a great 2013 and is thinking about a potentially even more rewarding 2014.
follows the life of detective Angelica Fast, a single mother of two that works as a homicide detective. “’Fast Forward’ has been sold to numerous countries worldwide,” the executive said. These countries include France, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Bulgaria, among other regions. “This proves that the series meets the current market trends.”
“With the decision to focus on high-quality documentaries and placing special attention on the nature and wildlife genre, we have met the needs of the TV market in the challenging 2013,” said Marion Camus-Oberdorfer, head of International Content Sales at ORF Enterprise.
CBS commissioned a pilot of the show for the US market last October, although the new version “has not yet been confirmed.” Still, the executive believes “it’s a big success for ORF that an Austrian TV series has been picked by one of the largest US networks and made it into evaluation. We see this as a huge chance to expand the awareness of Austrian creative skills and to clear the way for ORF authors and producers to the US.”
A catalog with high-quality programs and a personalized customer service have been the keys behind ORF Enterprise’s success in the international TV market, a trend that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.
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Marion Camus-Oberdorfer,
The top of the crop, at least in terms of popularity, is ‘Fast Forward’, the TV series that
THE NEXT BIG THING. Outshined but not outdone by the success of ‘Fast Forward’, other products from the company’s varied catalog had a great run during the last few months of
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“With the decision to focus on high quality documentaries and our special attention on the nature and wildlife genre, we have met the needs of the TV market in the challenging 2013.” 2013, including series like ‘Janus’ and ‘Braunschlag’ -both shows have been picked up by US scout agencies and are presently in evaluation- and the many high quality documentary series that ORF produces and distributes. “Thanks to our successful sales in the documentary genre we could secure the distribution rights of the fascinating wildlife documentary ‘On a River in Ireland’, the Grand Teton Award winner in 2013,” she said. “This year, the cooperation with various internationally renowned wildlife and nature producers will be continued in terms of co-production and distribution.” Looking ahead, the executive believes that the wildlife and nature genre, pillars of ORF Enterprise’s business, will move towards the Ultra High Definition arena. “We are investing in 4k productions and will open this year’s 4klineup with ‘Wild Venice’ and ‘The Grey and the Red - Secret Squirrels.” Doing the heavy lifting for the 4k productions is ORF Universum. “ORF Universum stands for a combination of stunning visual nature and wildlife impressions, extraordinary storytelling and outstanding technical innovation,” she explained. “The exceptional know-how and experience of our ORF editors allows us to be one of the big players in this genre.” ttv
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Content Without Borders Telefe has restructured its international distribution division to focus on co-productions and tend to the need of its newest clients: digital platforms.
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rgentine network Telefe has always been able to stay ahead of the game in the ever-changing TV industry by following one simple rule: adapting to new trends. With this goal in mind, the network’s distribution division made several structural changes over the last few months, attempting to increase its sales and take its content to as many platforms as possible. About these and other news, Daniel Otaola, Content Distribution Manager at Telefe spoke to ttv. He said: “2013 was a very productive year in terms of content distribution, a time in which we adopted a few changes in the organization. It was also a good year to develop new business strategies, like adding new distribution areas and increasing our international co-productions.”
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Co-production is now one of Telefe’s main priorities, leading it to open a specific division for Co-production and New Business, led by Guillermo Borensztein.
lities to its role: “My duties in this new role are defining and implementing distribution strategies for Telefe’s content: taped content, formats and the pay TV channel; both nationally and internationally, across many platforms. I also focus on facing new challenges and business development,” he said. One of the main reasons behind this structural change is to be able to expand Telefe’s content distribution as much as possible, taking it to current platforms and the many new ones being created nowadays. In this sense, Otaola said there’s a growing trend among buyers to distribute content on more than one platform: “This way, we are now able to provide content for their entire value chain, giving them more ways to broadcast their products,” he said.
“Telefe’s new content distribution strategy focuses on its content having no boundaries and being available on all platforms.” MIPTV 2014 This year, Telefe is presenting several new productions in Cannes for its clients in Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa. The slate features ‘Taxxi, Crossed Hearts’. ‘Dear Daddies’ and ‘We Are Family’, in addition to the highlyanticipated second season of ‘Allies’’
DISTRIBUTION. As far as content distribution goes, Otaola has added new responsibi-
For example, Telefe’s series ‘Allies’ was designed as a 360º product from the start, with notable presence on digital platforms and social networks. “The plan now is to mimic this experience and work together with our buyers,” he said.
“Digital platforms are growing on a yearly basis, so we believe it’s an important part of our new content distribution strategy, which focuses on Telefe’s content having no boundaries and being available on all platforms,” he concluded. ttv
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360º Utopia Content producer and distributor Talpa International is presenting its most recent production at the 2014 Miptv in Cannes: ‘Utopia’, an ambitious reality series developed with a 360º strategy, already acquired by Fox in the US. The new series promises to be Talpa’s new international sensation following ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Voice Kids’. By Gonzalo Larrea Twitter: @Gonzalolarrea glarrea@todotv.tv
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“’Utopia’ is our biggest introduction this year. It’s a prime example of a cutting edge 360 approach and a groundbreaking concept revolving around all fully interactive platforms and even creating an active Utopia community online,” Meijs said.
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Yet, globally successful Dutch producer and distributor Talpa International has a different strategy, only using this 360º model on those special formats that require it, creating customized experiences for its viewers and not just randomly using the model with every production. “Our content department creates new format ideas on a daily basis. If an idea is suitable for a more ‘connected’ roll out, then Talpa Connect will be closely involved in the development process of this particular format. We believe in a natural fit and that it doesn’t make sense
to develop elements outside the TV program just for the sake of it. At Talpa we categorize our formats into TV-focused formats, connected formats offering additional elements to the TV program, and fully connected formats, in which the TV program supports the online platform instead of the other way around,” said Maarten Meijs, executive manager at Talpa International. A perfect example of this is Talpa’s newest production: ‘Utopia’, an ambitious 360º reality series that’s completely interactive and will promote an online community. The show’s daily broadcast in the very competitive 7:30PM timeslot in The Netherlands quadrupled the ratings for SBS6 and resulted in FOX US commissioning the format within weeks after its Dutch launch. TV8 in Turkey has also acquired this ambitious show, which will be promoted by Talpa at Miptv.
“’Utopia’ is our biggest introduction this year. It’s a prime example of a cutting edge 360 approachand a groundbreaking concept”.
“The whole ‘Utopia’ strategy includes an online community, 24/7 HD live streams, 360-degree cameras, Utopia passports, Utopia 7, a gamification platform and, of course, the online voting mechanism. It’s so elaborate we’ve put a lot of time and effort into finding the right set up for a given country. The complex network of engineering expertise vital to such a huge operation is not something that’s developed overnight. We offer this expertise to our clients and together find the best model to offer the local viewer a fully connected experience,” he added. According to Meijs, ‘Utopia’ is also an excellent example of the type of formats the market is demanding: upbeat, with positive values, same as ‘The Voice’. “We see a big trend in “real” formats with a positive angle. Viewers want to be entertained, but clearly attaching more value to formats with a genuine core. This is, in our opinion, one of the key drivers of the success of ‘The Voice’ and may be even more so for ‘The Voice Kids’. With ‘Utopia’ we even take this a step further, which we believe is a huge driver of its success in the Netherlands,” he explained. In addition to ‘Utopia’, the company is displaying an ample catalog at this year’s Miptv, featuring new formats such as ‘Beat the Crowd’, ‘How Much Are You Worth?’, ‘Typical…’ and ‘Down with a Dream’; along with the internationally successgul ‘What Do I Know?!’, ‘The Winner Is…’, ‘Beat the Best’, ‘Divorce’, ‘Celebrities on a Budget’, ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Voice Kids’. ttv
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“Our UK and US content, both scripted and non-scripted, was warmly received at Natpe.”
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Sexy Beasts Take Over Cannes
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With a very productive Natpe behind them and a promising Miptv to attend, Facundo Bailes and Liza Thompson from All3Media’s sales team spoke to ttv about the UK distributor’s new formats and series, and a few other surprises they have in store for the event in Cannes. By Carolina Mussio Twitter: @cmussio cmussio@todotv.tv
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ll3Media international has embarked on a journey this 2014 to extend its content catalog all over the world. The first stop? The recent Natpe in Miami, where the UK distributor’s US and UK content “was warmly received,” said International Sales SVP Liza Thompson.
Now, the company is present in Cannes, offering new formats and drama series. First on its format lineup is ‘Ultimate Braai Master’, a unique cooking show that’s “outdoor and quite macho,” according to All3Media’s Format Sales executive Facundo Bailes. “Fifteen pairs of amateur chefs are thrown into the wild to cook on the open flame. It’s nicely authentic,” he added. On the other side of the comfort scale, All3Media is offering ‘Salon Wars’, where three beauty salon owners compete against each other, sampling each other’s special treatments and pampering styles and finally judging all three establishments on ambience and value for money. On that same note, the company is also presenting ‘Sexy Beasts’, which Bailes praised as “the new face of dating shows.” In this format, Hollywood style prosthetics transform contestants into monsters before going on a first date; to see if they can find love using their personalities alone. And it seems one of these monsters might make it all the way to France: “We’ll have fun at Miptv because two of our “sexy beasts” will actually be walking around the Palais, inviting people to meet them and give them a kiss!”
In addition to formats, All3Media is presenting new scripted series: ‘Step Dave’, which is based on an American-style romantic comedy and follows handsome bartender Dave as he rescues Cara from a bad blind date; and ‘ANZAC Girls’, a drama based on the lives of five young women who joined the Nursing Corp of the ANZAC during WWI. “It is beautifully filmed and shows a very humane story,” Thompson said. All3Media’s scripted catalog is completed by drama series ‘Hope & Wire’, about the earthquakes that destroyed the New Zealand city of Christchurch and how people’s lives changed; and new thriller ‘Undeniable’, a miniseries that follows a young mother trying to seek justice for her mother’s death. And in case new titles and great projects weren’t enough to draw attendees’ attention at Miptv, All3Media is rolling out a Gogglebox promotion in its stand. “We’ve invited everyone in the industry to take a photo of themselves watching TV and send them to us. The pictures will be showcased on our website and will also play out on a huge screen at our stand!” Thompson said. “We will join everyone at Miptv together.” ttv
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Bar Set High Taking its largest and most international team to Miptv to present a catalog of more than 800 hours of factual and lifestyle content, Canadian distributor Peace Point Rights is attending the French market with the goal of expanding its business in every front: more territories, more alliances and more content. By Gonzalo Larrea Twitter: @Gonzalolarrea glarrea@todotv.tv
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ifestyle and factual content is now as popular as it’s ever been in the international TV market, which leaves Canadian distributor Peace Point Rights and its catalog of numerous, high-quality titles of this genre in a very positive place for business. “The apetite for lifetime content is big and growing! Europe is aggressively launching new channels in multiple territories and languages which require a large volume of content. New channels are also launching in Latin America. Together with some channel re-branding in the US, the appetite for lifestyle content is now very strong,” said Les Tomlin, president of Peace Point Entertainment. Faced with this increasing demand for content, the executive believes titles such as ‘Food Truck Face Off’, a food competition series and format; ‘Colin + Justin’s Cabin Pressure’, a designer home renovation series; and ‘Sheepdogs Have At It’, a musical documentary, will all be very popular at this year’s Miptv.
“2013 was a tremendous year of growth for Peace Point Rights in both the territories we reach and strength of our catalog. Our goal for 2014 is to continue our growth plan on three fronts: delivering more high-quality content to our extensive list of existing clients/channels, continuing to expand our library through acquisitions that are a strategic fit for our existing 800 hour catalog and expanding our client list by forging relationships with new worldwide buyers,” Tomlin said, adding that while the company gets larger and stronger, its core values remain intact. To promote its content as best as possible, the Canadian company is arriving in Cannes with its largest sales team to date, representing territories all over the world to grow its business in all fronts.
“What makes the company unique? Our nimbleness is definitely one of our strongest advantages! Even as we’ve grown, we strongly maintain a client-focused sales strategy that delivers top notch content and service to buyers from all corners of the globe,” he said.
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“We attend 5 markets a year to meet personally with buyers from all territories. And we’ve invested in information systems that give our sales force the tools they need to sell and service our clients. 2014 is going to be a very robust and exciting year,” he added. Where is the company planning on expanding to next? US and Latin America seem like its go-to destinations, but Tomlin believes Europe also presents great opportunities. “The US and Latin America are our strongest markets going into 2014. Short term growth will continue in Canada, Latin America and the US. In the long term, Europe, especially CEE, will be growth markets as newly launched channels take hold and program acquisition budgets increase,” he concluded. ttv
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DISCOP ISTANBUL 2014 March 4-6, International Convention & Exhibition Center, Istanbul, Turkey
Donna Wiffen (FremantleMedia UK), Zeynep Santiroglu Sutherland (Azceltic Films), Kateryna Vyshnevska (Film UA Group), Izzet Pinto (Global Agency), Ricardo Pisconti (Funwood Media) and Jane Roscoe (SBS), speakers in the “Dramas with Passports” panel
Alejandro Sánchez (TodoTVMedia) moderating the “Dramas with Passports” panel
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General view of the 2014 Discop Istanbul market at the International Convention & Exhibition Center
Firat Gulgen (Calinos Entertainment)
Rodrigo Vilela (Globo)
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The 2014 edition of Discop Istanbul saw the event’s numbers grow in both companies and delegations in attendance at the International Convention & Exhibition Center in Turkey. A record-breaking 1,260 delegates from 90 countries made their way to the tradeshow, with 488 buyers registered, according to Basic Lead. In addition, ttv had the honor to moderate the “Dramas with Passports” panel. Photos: Eric Megret
Telemundo Internacional’s stand
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Ready for More Armed with real-life character-driven series, formats, entertainment shows, documentaries and a notable collection of movies featuring A-list actors, A+E Networks is headed to Miptv to find new buyers and partners, and extend the international presence of its hit productions. By Carolina Mussio Twitter: @carolinamussio cmussio@todotv.tv
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explained, and added: “We will continue to extend these formats and many others into further territories.” Known for its documentaries, A+E’s slate wouldn’t be complete without them. And with 2014 marking the 100th anniversary of WWI, the company is presenting a new six-hour mega doc called ‘World Wars’, which looks at the 20 years separating WWI and WWII. It puts the spotlight on Hitler, Mussolini, Churchill, Patton, Tojo, de Gaulle and MacArthur and how their experience as soldiers during WWI shaped them into the leaders they became during WWII.
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A+E is also presenting ‘Miracles Decoded’, an adaptation of HISTORY Latin America’s original documentary featuring miracles from all over Europe, including Italy, Poland and Ireland, where a faith healer uses a secret prayer and lays on hands to cure the sick.
“With our track-record of ratings blockbusters, we look forward to presenting our new content to our clients and partners at Miptv,” said Marielle Zuccarelli, managing director of International Content Distribution at A+E Networks, highlighting the “robust line-up” of new content the company is taking to Cannes this year. On the real-life front, A+E is presenting ‘Wahlburgers’, a new hit series that follows Mark and Donnie Wahlberg during the launch of a new
business venture. “It’s wildly hilarious and universally relatable, and we anticipate that it will do very well in the international marketplace,” Zuccarelli said. Regarding formats, “a key part of A+E’s expansion plan in 2014,” the line-up includes the internationally successful ‘American Pickers’, its Australian adaptation ‘Aussie Pickers’, and ‘Pawn Stars’. “We’ve had success when an established brand with universal characters is formatted in different regions,” the executive
“Our goal is to continue to extend our reach internationally and strengthen our position as a leading supplier of premium content.”
Last but certainly not least, this year A+E is placing special focus on its movie slate, arriving in Cannes with two major new titles: ‘Flowers in the Attic’ and the next installment from the renowned V.C. Andrews’ book series ‘Petals on the Wind’, both of which star Ellen Burstyn and Heather Graham. “Our goal is to continue to extend our reach internationally and strengthen our position as a leading supplier of premium content. In 2014, we are looking to double our revenue and establish new relationships in key international territories, while continuing to strengthen our brands globally,” Zucarelli said. “The appetite for character-driven series and quality documentaries is always a staple in the broadcaster diet. During this upcoming market, we hope to further our reach into more of the Latin territories, building on new relationships we also established at Natpe,” she concluded. ttv
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AT THE LAST NATPE IN MIAMI, THE PRESIDENT OF CISNEROS MEDIA SPOKE TO TTV ABOUT THE COMPANY’S NEW DIVISION, ITS SHORT-TERM GOEALS AND DIGITAL PROJECTS, AND HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF CO-PRODUCTION DEALS, DESCRIBING THE MODEL AS “THE BASE FOR THE FUTURE OF TELEVISION AND MEDIA IN GENERAL.”
Wrap-up party for ‘Sangre en el Diván’. The event was also the official inauguration of the new production studios built for this project.
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“We recently acquired plenty of sports content, as well as cartoons and documentaries.”
“Not only did we change the name of the division, we also made changes to the way we produce content”.
“We are open to any type of co-production deal. I think this is the basis for the future of television and the media in general.”
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n September 2013, Jonathan Blum was appointed by the Cisneros Group as president of Cisneros Media, the company’s new corporate division that manages its media and entertainment companies.
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The initiative’s main goal is to align the company’s business strategies and promote synergy between the divisions managing its broadcast and pay TV channels, production, distribution, music and beauty pageants. Cisneros Media includes Venevisión, Venevisión Plus, VmasTV and VePlusTV, as well as the Miss Venezuela Pageant’s organization. At the last Natpe in Miami, Blum spoke to ttv about his new role as head of Cisneros Media, as well as the division’s challenges and goals. What’s the main reason behind the launch of Cisneros Media? After more than 35 years as Venevision International, our producer is now called Cisneros Media Distribution. Its main goal is to provide the content we normally produce to our clients, such as traditional telenovelas, TV series and talk shows, and add a great library of third-party content to further nourish their screens. In this sense, what new content has Cisneros Media Distribution acquired from third-party producers? We recently acquired plenty of sports content. For instance, tons of soccer-related content, in addition to cartoons and documentaries, which make up a very eclectic content catalog for our clients.
You were recently appointed to the role of president of Cisneros Media. What goals do you wish to accomplish? This is a great responsibility. I think the new generation that started here at the company with Adriana Cisneros as CEO is transforming the industry, changing many important things. Not only did we change the name of the division, we also made changes to the way we produce content. We are now adding new production lines. We have digital initiatives to further expand our 360º approach, offering solutions for our viewers and clients alike.
The search for 360º content is Adriana Cisnero’s main goal as CEO. Which new partners are now helping you achieve this goal? The truth is we are open to any type of co-production deal. I think this is the basis for the future of television and the media in general. We are also launching a small digital production company to satisfy clients’ specific demands in this regard, integrating their products, offering unique solutions and even producing content in English. ttv
You’ve also launched new titles at Natpe 2014… Yes, we did. We presented two major productions: one is our telenovela ‘Cosita linda’ and the other is ‘Sangre en el diván’ (working title), a new series we are now producing and will premiere in 2014.
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ABOUT JONATHAN BLUM Prior to his present position, Jonathan was Vice President & General Manager of Venevision, where he was in charge of the network’s operations. This is Jonathan Blum’s second tenure at Cisneros; the first was in 2001 through 2007, when he served as the Venevision’s Planning Director. Before his return, Jonathan had a successful run at E! Networks Latin America, initially hired as Executive Director before being promoted to Vice President of Business Operations in 2009. “As President of Cisneros Media, we are confident he will succeed in bringing together all of the organization’s expansive media and entertainment interests to create a prominent global content provider for all platforms, present and future,” said CEO Adriana Cisneros.
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At Natpe 2014 in Miami, Cisneros Media Distribution announced it was renewing its deal with Medina Media. The deal sees Cisneros’ distributor managing Medina Media’s productions for three more years, including ‘See the World’, ‘Flamenko’ and documentaries such as ‘Antonio Banderas: 30 años de éxito’, ‘Un viaje al flamenco del siglo XXI’ and ‘Siempre Sara’. In addition, the division announced new sales for its series ‘Latin Angels Special’ and ‘Inside Football’ to Playboy Plus Entertainment, which will broadcast both titles on LifeStyle TV (LSTV) for the AsiaPacific region.
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Their Rhythm Is Going to Get you Indian content’s increasing presence in markets around the world has created new opportunities for expansion and Zee TV is determined to make the most of this trend. “Our channels reach over 169 countries in the world,” says Syndication Global Head, Sunita Uchil. Present at Miptv in Cannes, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd will be promoting its star format ‘Dance India Dance’. By Luis Cabrera
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“Even our marketing promotions, sales techniques and business strategies are different for each region with solid plans and are executed appropriately.” According to Uchil, European and the Middle Eastern audiences favor dramas, while epics that focus on historic events or documentary-type features work better in Asia. “Indian content as a whole is quite popular globally as viewers are keen to know more about the Indian cultures, people and lifestyles,” she says.
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he food, the dance, the philosophy, the culture as a whole has been pouring out of India and into the most remotes corners of the world for the last few decades, and this past year the phenomenon has brought with it the most powerful window into a new world: the television. “Over the past few years Indian content has made its presence felt and proven worthy of world audiences,” says Sunita Uchil, Syndication Global Head at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. “Going ahead we expect higher demand for premium Indian entertainment
content, be it dramas, romance, movies or formats.” Being a key cog in this machinery, Zee TV channels have reached over 169 countries in the world, making headway in Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America. “We are now aiming to strengthen our presence in Latin America,” she says. Through experience, Zee Bollyworld has been able to adapt its strategy to different markets, allowing it to better serve its clients’ needs. “Our main strategy is how well we position our content,” the executive explains.
“Indian content as a whole is quite popular globally as viewers are keen to know more about the Indian cultures, people, lifestyles etc.”
With over 100,000 hours of content, covering dramas, romance, comedy, cooking, thrillers, travel and historic shows, plus a library with over 3,000 movie titles, Zee is ready to provide content to all buyers. “This year there will be more visibility for the brand Zee Bollyworld through a much deeper involvement with our content partners and clients on a global scale,” Uchil adds. SOUND AND MOVEMENT. Miptv will give Zee Bollyworld the opportunity to promote its hit reality program ‘Dance India Dance’, a homegrown format that premiered in 2009 and has been a continuous success until today, when it crosses its fourth season. In addition to ‘Dance India Dance’, the company is presenting scripts and new episodes of some extremely popular soap operas, romantic novels and time pieces. “We have dubbed episodes of ‘Qubool Hai’ (‘I Accept’), ‘Punar Vivah’ (‘Re Marriage’), ‘Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke’ (‘Dreams of Adolescence’). We are also promoting some of our historic titles like ‘Jodha Akbar’ and ‘Buddha’ which have great appeal to audiences worldwide. We also have over 500 hours of food related programs,” she concludes. ttv
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SMALL VIEWERS, BIG TRENDS What are they watching? For how long? On what devices? In its new report, Eurodata TV analyzes what’s new in kids’ entertainment, taking an in-depth look at new developments in content production and distribution designed to keep today’s tech-savvy toddlers entertained. By Carolina Mussio Twitter: @cmussio cmussio@todotv.tv
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n the era of digital, children are faced with an ever-increasing choice of content, screens and platforms. New technologies are not only changing the way content is created, allowing animators to bring incredible worlds and characters to life, but also the way kids connect to these stories.
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So what are kids watching these days? What genres and styles are they most drawn to? Is good old-fashioned television still their screen of choice? Taking figures from the latest edition of the Kids TV Report, Eurodata TV Worldwide developed a whitepaper that provides answers to these and other questions, analyzing current trends in kids’ entertainment. A MATTER OF TIME. How much time do today’s younger viewers spend watching television? Over the first half of 2013, North American kids were still among TV’s biggest fans: both US and Canadian children continued to enjoy the small screen, with children 2-11 in the US watching on average 3 hours 33 minutes a day.
In Europe, children’s TV consumption reached 2 hours and 21 minutes per day on average, although the time kids spend in front of the TV varied considerably by country. With 3 hours and 54 minutes on average, Portuguese children were the biggest TV consumers, followed by kids in Italy (2 hours and 49 minutes), Russia and the UK (2 hours 19 minutes). German children are the least interested in small-screen consumption, with a daily average of 1 hour and 33 minutes. These differences are influenced by cultural norms, the choice of content available, school hours and the general pattern of children’s days. ALL IN THE FAMILY. Taking a look at the 10 best performing programs (all genres combined) with children in 15 countries, Eurodata TV found movies and entertainment came out on top in 2013. The fact that movies and entertainment have a greater weight in the rankings than children’s programs shows that watching together as a
“Cultural norms, the choice of content available, school hours and the general pattern of children’s days are among the many factors that influence their daily TV viewing times.”
family is still the cornerstone of children’s TV viewing. Even with the growing number of screens in our households, during primetime the different members of the family still come together to watch cross-generational TV, suggesting that the main screen in the living room has a long life ahead of it yet. Movies take the lead with 30.7% of all programs in the top rankings. Globally, animated feature films make for huge hits on the small screen, making up 85% of the movies in the top 10s. In this genre, ‘Despicable Me 2’ (Universal Pictures) was the year’s most popular film, ranking as the seventh best-performing program among children 4-15 in the UK on ITV, and as the second most-watched program by children 5-12 on 7Network in Australia. Children’s taste for films on TV nonetheless vary significantly by country. In Russia, movies entirely dominated the top ten broadcasts among children, also taking a significant proportion of the ranking in Poland and the Czech Republic. In some countries, however, films were entirely absent from the top ten, as was the case in Canada and the Netherlands. After movies, entertainment is the second most popular genre in the top ten rankings, taking 22% of the places, ranking ahead of
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events, sports, fiction or even kids’ shows. ‘The Voice’ was one of the best performing shows in five of the 15 countries studied. In France, the show broadcast on TF1 gathered a share of 56.9% among children 4-14; and in the UK, the show reached a 36% share on children 4-15 years old on BBC1, placing itself as the fourth best- performing show of the year. Children also love watching real adventures on their screens, sharing victories and defeats with the contestants of ‘The Amazing Race’ and ‘Survivor’. For instance, in Canada both shows were in the top 10 of best-performing programs among children, ranking in sixth (CTV National) and tenth (Global Canada) position respectively.
Younger children find animation particularly appealing, with 86% of positions in the top rankings on the preschool target. Older children, however, often have an appetite both for live action fiction and non-fiction dedicated especially to them, though the number of these titles appearing in the top rankings
Northern Europe continues to lead the way in terms of factual and entertainment kids’ formats, with cooking and science two of the most popular themes. In addition, telenovelas continue to draw viewers in Southern Europe, such as the recent Argentinian import ‘Chica Vampiro’. SHORT AND SWEET… AND DIGITAL. In recent months, series with short episode lengths (2-3 minutes) have become more and more evident among the top children’s TV shows throughout the world. Many of these titles have emerged from other media platforms, starting life as apps or web-series and afterwards finding a ready-made audience on the TV screen. Popular examples in 2013 include ‘Barbie - Life in the Dreamhouse’, ‘Monster High’ and ‘Angry Birds Toons’. 2013 also saw hits in accessory and cross-platform series, created by brands looking for alternative ways in which to extend their products’ reach. Such shorts can add an extra element to a brand, whether it involves pure fun or edutainment, as in the case of ‘Descubre con Tadeo’ or ‘Jake and the Neverland Pirates’ spin offs ‘Playing With Skully’ and ‘Mama Hook Knows Best.’
> Viewing together as a family remains important, and in most cases the very highest children’s audiences were gathered by multi-generational shows, including entertainment and family movies. > In terms of children’s programming, animation remains in the lead when it comes to the top performing programs. However, children’s preferences are strongly conditioned by the offer. Live action and non-fiction are often consumed enthusiastically where available, especially by older kids. > Web-series and apps made the crossover into successful TV formats, while a multiplatform presence becomes ever more important for TV brands. In conclusion, as new technologies improve the quality of kids’ content and expand its distribution to new screens, kids’ are now more drawn than ever to audiovisual entertainment, presenting new opportunities for content creators to find their place in the industry, and making it mandatory for them to have a 360º approach to content creation and take advantage of online platforms. ttv
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BACK TO BASICS. But what about classic kids’ programming? Animation has long formed the backbone of children’s TV programming, and with 62% of places among the top ten children’s programs, cartoons still clearly provide the staple of kids’ TV diet.
is often dictated by whether or not they are regularly scheduled on the most widely available children’s channels.
> After a period of strong increases, daily viewing times among children fluctuated, with increases in some countries balanced by losses in others. North American children remain among TVs biggest fans.
Gideon Raff, Creator of ‘Hatufim’ (‘Prisoners of War’)
The Prisoner’s Voice The man behind ‘Hatufim’, the original Israeli TV series that was later adapted into the hit US drama ‘Homeland’, spoke to ttv at the 2014 RioContentMarket about the series’ incredible success, the process of developing it, and said “we might have influenced US politics.” By Sebastián Torterola, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Twitter: @storterola storterola@todotv.tv
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“With ‘Homeland’ the phenomenon was massive, and it completely changed the way the world sees Israeli content.”
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ideon Raff wrote and directed every episode of ‘Hatufim’ (‘Prisoners of War’), an Israeli series about a war prisoner’s return to his country that delves into Israel’s political and geographical issues. Despite not really being a ratings’ success, the series was critically acclaimed and got excellent reviews. Still, no one could have predicted what would happen next: the US market’s interest in adapting it, the US version’s groundbreaking success and the newfound respect for Israeli content that followed. Present at the 2014 RioContentMarket in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the series’ executive producer and director spoke to ttv about both versions and their repercussions. How was the process of making both series? I wrote and directed each episode of ‘Hatufim’ from the start. That made it a very personal process; having to face the blank
page. However, when I had to move to the US to work on the adaptation, I saw myself writing in a room full of people, exchanging ideas. This transition was very difficult for me, since unfortunately when you work with many different people, everyone has their own opinion. I had to get used to it, but I also made the most of the advantages of this new way of doing it. What impact did each production generate? Even though ‘Hatufim’ wasn’t seen by that many people, it was acclaimed by the critics. With ‘Homeland’ the phenomenon was massive, and it completely changed the way the world sees Israeli content. Keshet [International, the original format’s distributor] gained instant prestige and is now known by everyone in the industry. I think Israel is now the number one country in content exports to the US. And we are talking about a country with 6 million people. The finished show is now on the air in 40 territories, which is incredible for
“The finished show is now on the air in 40 territories, which is incredible for Israel.” “In a way, I think we gave a voice to war prisoners everywhere.”
Israel. This is good, it gives the world a better view of Israel’s current political issues. In a way, I think we gave a voice to war prisoners everywhere.
When you started working on the original idea, did you already know how it would end? No. The thing is that in Israel, when the story ends, the series ends. You’re not making that much money with it anyway [laughs], so you can really focus on making it the best story possible. The US market is different:
How would you compare the series? I think their first seasons are similar: you find the same dialogs, the same characters. But after season two, they become two completely different shows. How would you describe the characters? In ‘Homeland’s case, the key was Carrie Mathison. Unlike the original series, the idea for this character came from Showtime and it was hard: we knew she had to be slightly broken, she would take pills and would be overall pretty dark. But on the other hand, what shocked me the most was how much becoming a Muslim
could affect a character. When Brody started praying in Arab on episode two, fans cried out “we knew it! He’s the terrorist.” But no, he was just Muslim. Both series deal with controversial issues. How were they received in the Arab world? We had a huge number of illegal downloads in Lebanon, which seemed like a good sign [laughs]. It was embraced positively, it had thousands of Palestinian fans asking about the next season. Moreover, I believe when it comes to art and creativity there’s always a real dialog between people. It’s always Governments that ruin that exchange. Did you work with any political advisors? We have 6 million political advisors in Israel, so we didn’t need to search much. In the US, we worked with the CIA to create Carrie’s character. And president Obama became a fan too! So we might have influenced US politics as well. ttv
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The format has been adapted in Korea, Turkey, Russia… do you participate in these adaptations? It depends on each case. However, I’m convinced that each version must be truly local. So I believe it’s a mistake for me to put in my two cents in these adaptations, because I don’t know enough about each culture. I can’t say much about what a Russian soldier would feel returning to Chechenia.
when you get to the end, there are ways to continue working, engaging more viewers and making extra money. That’s why I say in ‘Homeland’, that machine is Carrie. When Brody’s story ends, Carrie can close that chapter and continue working on something else. In Israel, when the story ends there’s nothing after that.
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million tablets will be sold in 2014, 50% of all shipments, says Canalys.
US$ 483 million was NBCUniversal’s registered income in 2013, up 511% from 2012.
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APPOINTMENT
Matthew Robinson, Senior Vice President of International Television at Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution
Matthew Robinson Joins Fox Distribution The executive was named Senior Vice President of International Television at Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. He will be based in the organization’s Los Angeles headquarters and will report to Marion Edwards, president of International Television. In his role, he will work closely with Ms. Edwards in all aspects of the studio’s network and basic pay television businesses. “We are very happy to welcome Matthew to our team,” said Ms. Edwards. “He will play a very important role in the continued expansion and success of our business worldwide.” In addition to strategic sales planning, he will also be involved in content and ad-supported on demand licensing, as well as the expanding global format licensing business. “I am excited to be joining Marion and her International team,” said Mr. Robinson. “She has built a first-class distribution organization and I am looking forward to working with her and the many talented executives in the Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution group.”
The current Co-Chair of Disney Media Networks and president of the Disney/ ABC Television Group announced she’s leaving her role when her contract expires next January. Sweeney said she’s declining Disney CEO Bob Iger’s long-term contact offer to pursue a career as TV director. “I applaud Anne for knowing what she wants out of life and for having the courage to follow her dream. We’re thrilled she’ll be with us through the end of the year, and look forward to having her direct one of our shows in the future,” Iger said in a statement. “The past 18 years at Disney have been the highlight of my executive career. But as wonderful as the experience has been, there has always been a nagging voice in the back of my head pushing me to step out of the comfort zone of the executive ranks and more directly into the creative arena that enticed me to TV in the first place. I finally listened to that voice and thought, ‘if not now, when?’,” Sweeney said. She also thanked Bob Iger for his leadership, guidance and friendship, and for supporting her decision to make this change. No successor has been named yet. Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair of Disney Media and President of the Disney-ABC Television
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of broadband households in the US have at least one internet-connected TV, says TDC.
Pol-ka Brings Back ‘Violetta’ The Argentine producer is developing a third season of Disney Channel’s hit teen series. ‘Violetta’ is the first fiction created by Disney Channels Latin America and Disney Channels Europe, Middle East and Africa. “The success of the series’ first two seasons, based mainly on the emotional connection with the audience and strong narrative, prompted us to continue expanding the brand, combining artists and creators from Europe and Latin America,” said Cecilia Mendoça, VP and general manager at Disney Channels Latin America and The Walt Disney Company Latin America. Filled with comedy, romance, drama and music; the new season will include 80 45-minute episodes and will premiere in 2014 on Disney Channels across Europe and Latin America. The first two seasons of ‘Violetta’ were dubbed into 13 languages and broadcast in more than 30 countries in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
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Made In Colombia RCN Television is known for producing some of the most successful TV series in Latin America. Now on a mission to expand to new territories in Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa, the Colombian network’s international division is presenting a vast content catalog at Miptv, featuring ‘Mom By Accident’, ‘Story of a Drug Lord 3’ and ‘Alias The Mexican: The Orange Grove Monster’, among others. By Sebastián Amoroso Twitter: @sebamoroso samoroso@todotv.tv
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CN Television is one of the greatest TV content providers in Latin America. The Colombian network is synonym of high-quality storytelling and production, and talented professionals in Latin America and the world. María Lucía Hernández, director of International Sales at RCN Television, said: “It’s always worth mentioning that our productions consistently perform very well and that we con-
tinue to answer the international demand for our stories. We are also reaching more and more viewers through MundoFox in the Hispanic US market.” RCN Television is currently producing series about human stories filled with love; real dramas that have become one of the main sources of entertainment for Colombian audiences, such as its most recent series ‘El laberinto de Alicia’, ‘El estilista’, ‘Dr. Mata’ and ‘Story of a
María Lucía Hernández, Director of International Sales - RCN Televisión “Our goal is to entertain our viewers with all types of content.” Drug Lord 3’, just to name a few. RCN also develops traditional Colombian telenovelas: ‘Quién mató a Patricia Soler?’ and ‘Secretos del Paraíso’, two examples of successful telenovelas. “RCN Television’s series are very appealing to our audience; they touch their every fiber,” she said, and added: “Our goal is to entertain our viewers with all types of content, from information to passion and action, everything with an aspirational feel that invites them to dream and fantasize.” These productions have travelled to all the main international markets, where the company’s international division led by Hernández has focused on finding buyers in Eastern and Central Europe, and Africa.
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In regard to its format business, the executive says “they’re an alternative to original content distribution for those markets that are familiar with our programming and its success, and see our titles as a good fit for their lineups.” She also believes “licensing scripts for local adaptations is a happy marriage, just like the upcoming adaptation of ‘El ultimo matrimonio feliz en Portugal’ will be.” Present at the 2014 Miptv in Cannes, RCN Television will offer its telenovela ‘Mom By Accident’, and series ‘Story of a Drug Lord 3’, ‘Alias The Mexican: The Orange Grove Monster’ and ‘Quest For Happiness’. ttv
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Televideo’s Vampires Fly High Co-produced with RCN, the Colombian producer’s hit series ‘Chica Vampiro’ (‘Vampire Girl’) ended 2013 as a ratings success in several countries, including Italy (Boing), Venezuela (Venevisión), Nicaragua (Intrasa), El Salvador (Canal 2,4,6), Panama (Next tv), and all over Latin America through Nickelodeon. It also climbed to the top to the top of the rating charts in Mexico and Colombia. In addition, last year the teen series was nominated in the Best Kids Series category at the India Catalina awards, and collected a total of six nominations for the TV and Telenovelas Awards in Colombia, such as Leading Actress (Greeicy Rendon), Best Villain (Lorena García), Best Director (William Barragan, Toni Navia and Andres Biermann), and Favorite Series. About a young teenage girl with vampire parents, ‘Chica Vampiro’ was shot in 2 studios in Televideo and RCN, featuring 562 actors and 5000 extras.
EVENTS
Keshet CEO to Keynote at Miptv 2014 Avi Nir, Chief Executive Officer of Keshet Media Group, will give a keynote address on Monday April 7 as part of Miptv’s Media Mastermind Keynote Series. During the keynote Avi Nir will address how to drive innovation in television in today’s digital age. Core to this discussion is the aim to challenge predictability, and the belief that TV must be innovative and forward-thinking if it is to excite and deAvi Nir, Chief Executive Officer of light today’s changeaKeshet Media Group ble and demanding audience which operates on the move (and expects us to move with it). Debating how to innovate and break current paradigms, Nir will address the constant need to find a balance between challenging versus boring the viewer and breaking the cycle of formulaic content with disruptive, engaging ideas that hold viewers’ attention and curiosity; from real-time reality to high-concept drama. He will cite examples from Keshet’s variety of scripted and non-scripted shows on air and in development internationally, and address the issue of content lifecycles, considering the impact of the digital revolution.
MOVIES
MarVista to Debut 12 Movies in Cannes
Banijay Partners Up with ITV A new deal sees Banijay Spain representing ITV Studios Global Entertainment’s formats in the country. Zodiak France Names New CEO In his new role, Gaspard de Chavagnac will spearhead Zodiak Media’s French division, coordinating its development and production activities. Xbox Gets Wings Red Bull Media House announced Red Bull TV is the latest app to be added to the Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft. BBC Unveils New, Simpler iPlayer The latest version of the BBC’s online catch-up service has been redesigned to make finding content simpler, allowing viewers to tailor the device to their preferences. CBS Chief Speaks Up Les Moonves reportedly threatened to move the network off the airwaves and onto the Internet if Aereo’s TV streaming service prevails before the US Supreme Court.
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The US distributor is presenting one of its strongest movie slates to date at Miptv, featuring drama, dark comedy, thrillers and holiday fare. “There continues to be a healthy appetite for TV movies from broadcasters all over the world,” said Vanessa Shapiro, EVP of Sales. “Over the past two years, we have significantly expanded the volume of movies we debut at the markets, and have become respected as providers of quality movies with well-known casts that earn strong ratings in primetime timeslots,” she added. The new slate includes holiday movie ‘Kristin’s Christmas Past’, in which a woman finds herself transported in time and face-to-face with her 17-year-old self; teen drama ‘Dance-Off’, featuring a broke but talented dancer who must compete against his wealthy rival and former dance partner at a national dance competition in the hopes of winning the prize money to save his studio; and family film ‘Monkey In The Middle’, which follows 11-year-old Chris and his neighbor Mara who help a monkey escape from a greedy fair operator.
Keshet Booms at Miptv The Israeli producer of ‘Rising Star’ is presenting ‘Boom!’, it’s new triva game show designed to revive the primetime game show format with modern twists.
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The Art of Making Television Arte France’s catalog is scheduled to travel across Latin America in 2014, surpassing regional buyers’ expectations. The secret? A stronger presence -the number of business trips planned for 2014 doubles those made in 2013-, more content with higher quality, and a constant search for creative alternatives to partner with new broadcasters in the region.
Head of International Sales and Acquisitions - Arte France
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Along with a stronger sales team, the FrenchGerman company also has “a brand new website coming up for Fall 2014 (with better online screening, and a more attractive and intuitive experience, as well as new internet tools (emailing software, etc.).”
Cédric Hazard, head of International Sales and Acquisitions at Arte France, is confident the company will be able to take this vast catalog to new territories, since it now has “a bigger sales team to develop new businesses that’s present in as many markets, and makes as many business trips as possible.”
LATIN AMERICA. The Latin American continent has become one of the fastest-growing TV markets in the world, and Arte France’s sales are proof of it. The company has signed deals with clients all over the region, such as Canal 22 in Mexico for 30 hours of programming, including ‘Courbet’, ‘Hopper’, ‘Mozart Superstar’, ‘Global Drinks’ and ‘Photo’; Canal Encuentro in Argentina for a total of 30 hours of programming, with titles such as ‘Football Rebels’, ‘Basquiat’, ‘Magritte’, ‘Muhammad Ali’ among others; and Globosat in Brazil, which acquired ‘Sex in the comics’, ‘Viande in Vitro’, ‘Naissance Charlot’, ‘Twiggy’ and ‘Skate’. The list of new partners also features the TV Cultura
World Medicine Documentary
The Gut, Our Second Brain Documentary
t the 2014 Miptv, Arte France’s international sales division will be presenting its content catalog featuring over 2,000 hours of diverse programming, including more than 200 hours of new productions. The French network’s catalog is made up of hit factual entertainment formats such as ‘Looking for Kate’ and ‘Cartier, the little Red Box’; science and investigation series ‘World Medicine’, ‘Wind Quests’ and ‘The Gut, our Second Brain’; and exclusive documentaries such as ‘A season at the Juilliard School’, among many others.
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Cédric Hazard,
“The fact that we work with many broadcasters is a testament to the high quality of our catalog and the attention it gets from local channels.” network in Brazil, TV Unam in Mexico and Canal Curta, among others. “Latin America is a very important region for us. These deals are a direct result of a business trip we made there last year. The fact that we work with so many broadcasters is a testament to the high quality of our catalog and the attention it gets from local channels. It is a real pleasure for us to meet these partners who have such a strong appetite for documentaries,” Hazard said. In this sense, Hazard’s division has established a system of deals and negotiations in the region that allows it to finance their distribution in a creative way: “Our close partnership with some broadcasters, especially in Latin America, makes things a lot easier for us. We negotiate access to the content’s local versions created by the broadcaster and negotiate the licensing deal at the same time. Thus, we can provide smaller TV channels -with bigger budget constraints in their international acquisition strategies- with local versions of the titles. This is one of the keys of our success in Latin America,” he explained. MIPTV 2014. Present at the 2014 Miptv in Cannes, the distributor will offer 200 hours of new content, including ‘World Medicine’ (20 x 26’), ‘Wind Quest’ (12 x 52’), ‘A Season At The Juilliard School’ (6 x 26’) and ‘Looking For Kate’ (1 x 52’). ttv
Gallery tradeshow
NATPE 2014 January 27 - 29, Fontainebleau Resort, Miami Beach, US
Emilio Azcárraga Jean (Grupo Televisa), Lauren Zalzanick (LZ Sunday Paper), Rod Perth, (Natpe), Lily Tartikoff Karatz, Jon Feltheimer (Lionsgate) and James L. Brooks (writer, producer and director) at the 11th Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award ceremony
Actress and producer Eva Longoria and José “Pepe” Bastón (Grupo Televisa) at Sony Pictures Television’s cocktail party
Emilio Azcárraga Jean (Grupo Televisa) giving his speech at the 11th Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award ceremony
Ricardo Scalamandre, Amauri Soares and Raphael Correa Netto during Globo’s screening
Jonathan Blum (Cisneros Media) and Juan Carlos Sosa (Venevision Studios) along with Venevision’s stars
Andrés Badra (Frecuencia Latina)
Julián Giraldo (RCN Televisión)
Joe Uva (NBCUniversal) and Marcos Santana (Telemundo Internacional) with Telemundo Media executives and talents
Dago García (Caracol Televisión) and Fernando Gaitán (RCN Televisión) at Sony Pictures Television’s cocktail party
Jordan Levin and Rod Perth (Natpe)
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Patricia Daujotas (Saeta - Canal 10)
Paola Fuentes, Jorge Arregui and Cristina Flores (Dubbing House)
Alex Marin (SPT), José “Pepe” Bastón (Grupo Televisa), Angélica Guerra and Keith LeGoy (SPT) at Sony Pictures Television’s cocktail party
Gustavo Tonelli (Stingray Digital Latam)
Gustavo López (Sundance Channel), Mauricio Ramos (Liberty Global Latin America / VTR Chile) and Marcello Coltro (Chello Latinoamérica)
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José “Platão” Rocha (DIRECTV Latin America)
JC Acosta, Tatiana Rodríguez, Federico Cuervo and Fernando Gastón (Viacom International Media Networks - The Americas)
Patricio Wills (RTI Producciones) and James McNamara (Cinelatino) at Globo’s screening
Can Okan (ITV Inter Medya)
Sebastián Ortega (Underground Producciones), Miguel Talento (General Council of Argentina in Miami), Pedro Olmos (Underground Producciones/Grupo Crónica) and Pablo Culell (Underground Producciones)
Get Ace
Flowers in the Attic
Research Unit
9 Story Entertainment
A+E Networks
23 Fraser Ave, Toronto, ON, M6K 1Y7 Tel.: +1 416-530-9900 Fax: +1 416-530-9935 E-mail: distribution@9story.com Web: 9story.com Stand: R7.K28
235 East 45th Street New York, NY 10017 Tel.: +1-212-210-1400 E-mail: intl.sales@aetn.com Web: www.AETNinternational.com Stand: P3.C10
Executives Attending
Christopher Barry, Managing Director, International Strategy and Digital Christian Murphy, Senior Vice President, International Programming and Marketing Kate Gutman, Vice President, International Business Development, Digital Media Sally Habbershaw, Vice President, International Programming, Production and Operations Kerri Tarmey, Vice President, International Marketing & Communications
Natalie Osborne, Managing Director Stephen Kelley, Director, Distribution Federico Vargas, Director, Distribution
TOP EXecutivE Vince Commisso, President & CEO
Executives Attending
AB INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION 132 Ave du President Wilson – 93210 Saint Denis la Plaine Tel.:+33 1 49 22 20 0 1 Fax: +33 1 49 22 22 16 E-mail: ventes@groupe-ab.fr Web: www.ab-international.com Booth: AB P-1. L51
Executives Attending
Katia Sol, International Sales Manager Juliette Laniez, Sales Manager - French Speaking territories Charles Touboul, Content Development Manager
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TOP EXecutivE (Animated Comedy – 2D - 52 x 11’) A new animated series following nerdy high schooler Ace McDougal, who’s catapulted into adventure when he’s accidentally fitted with some super cool, ultra high-tech, experimental braces.
Cache Craze
(Game Show - 20 x 22’) A geocaching competition that is part treasure hunt, part adventure game and part challenge series. Now in a new half-hour format with new competitors every episode.
Nerds and Monsters
(Animated Comedy – 2D - 40 x 11’) A comedy aimed at 6-11 year olds that tosses a group of nerdy kids on a fantastic uncharted island with a tribe of hideous but dimwitted monsters that think the nerds are invaders!
Monkey See, Monkey Do
(Animated & Live Action – 3D - 26 x 11’) An animated and live action preschool series that follows our host, Monkey, and his good friend Parrot as they learn about friendship, animals and the importance of movement.
Extreme Babysitting (Prank - 35 x 22’)
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A hidden camera prank show that sets out to push the ridiculous meter on the usually mundane world of babysitting, without letting the babysitter know they’re actually on TV!
Valerie Vleeschhouwer, Managing Director
Marielle Zuccarelli, Managing Director, International Content Distribution
Get Ace
The Ultimate Braai Masters
All3Media International Berkshire House, 168-173 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7AA Tel.: + 44 (0) 20 7845 4350 Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7845 4360 E-mail: international@all3media.com Web: www.all3mediainternational.com Stand: R8.C20
Executives Attending
Neil Bailey, Commercial Facundo Bailez, Format Sales Executive Paul Corney, VP Digital Distribution Maga Diaz-Villalba, Sales Coordinator Stephen Driscoll, SVP International Sales Sabrina Duguet, VP Format Sales Peter Grant, SVP Sales Maartje Horchner, Head of Acquisitions Nadia Mykhaylyuk, Sales Executive Nick Smith, VP Format Sales Liza Thompson, SVP Sales
TOP EXecutivE Louise Pedersen, Managing Director
RESEARCH UNIT Flowers in the Attic (Movies - 1 x 2 hours)
Based on V.C. Andrews’ controversial book that quickly became a cult classic, ‘Flowers in the Attic’ weaves the twisted story of the Dollanganger kids who, after the unexpected death of their father, are convinced by their mother Corrine (Heather Graham) to stay hidden in the attic of their wealthy grandparents’ mansion so she can reclaim the family fortune. At first they think their confinement is temporary, but as it drags on over years, they form a surrogate family, with the two older siblings serving as parents to two small twins, whose growth is stunted by their confined life in the attic. Meanwhile, as the two oldest start to mature, they turn to each other for comfort and start a forbidden sexual relationship, only to discover that their mother has abandoned them and their grandmother is slowly poisoning them, with fatal consequences.
Petals on the Wind (Movies - 1 x 120’)
‘Petals on the Wind’, the second book in V.C. Andrews’ bestselling Flowers in the Attic trilogy, follows siblings Chris and Cathy as they escape from the attic. After miscarrying her brother’s baby, Cathy marries a fellow dancer to try to forget her brother, but she can’t. When her husband dies, Cathy attempts to forget Chris by seducing her mother’s husband and having a child with him. The soap opera comes to a climax when her mother, deranged with jealousy and anger, sets fire to Foxworth Hall, where she had imprisoned her children in the attic, and leaves the evil grandmother to burn to death. Chris and Cathy finally reunite and run away together to find happiness, but tragedy is sure to follow them.
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TF1‘s hit primetimes crime series (6.5 millions viewers per season) combines captivating plots, great storytelling, and dynamic direction. In France, every major city has its elite team, the Research Unit. Every time a murder, a disappearance or a rape occurs, this elite team of Police steps in. Uniting experienced investigators, forensic, computer specialists, ballistic experts, the Research Unit uses all its skills to solve the most complex cases. But it is also a group of men and women, with their strength and weaknesses, their qualities and their flaws, who are able to forget all their problems and get united when it comes to solving a crime. The series is produced by Dominique Lancelot (Auteurs Associés) and AB Intl Distribution holds worldwide rights. The Season 8 is currently Aired on TF1
PARIS
(6 x 52’ – HD) From the team that brought you the hit series Spiral: Directed by Gilles Bannier and Screenplay by Virginie Brac. Paris is a mini-series that covers 24h in the everyday life of the French capital city. During this day, the trajectories of 12 characters will cross and interlace, reaching a turning point in their lives. Some of our characters already know each other, some don’t, some meet, lives interphere and collide. Their jobs and their journeys will lead us around the city, through every district, coming and going, drawing out a real-time mapping of the city. Taken together from the bottom to the top of the social ladder, they create a romantic and dramatic saga that paces with Paris’ heartbeats.
The Ultimate Braai Masters (Format – 60’)
Fifteen pairs of amateur chefs are thrown into the wild to cook on the open flame. In this extreme culinary challenge, who can stand the heat of the grill?
Salon Wars (Format – 60’)
Four proud owners undergo treatments at each other’s salons to find out who can do the best job, at the best price. Only one will emerge victorious in ‘Salon Wars’.
Situation Vacant
(Factual & Factual Entertainment - 6 x 60’) Witness the extremely particular recruitment process for the real-life “downstairs” staff in the Downton Abbey’s of today.
Crims
(Drama - 6 x 30’) Meet the two boys least likely to survive at a Young Offenders Institute; Mummy’s boy, Luke, and wildcard, Jason, will have to rely on their less than sharp street-smarts to avoid the bigger boys.
Celebrity Battle
World Medicine
Fugitive
Ella Bella Bingo
Armoza Formats
Arte France
ATV
August Media Holding
16 Ha’Arba’a St., 3rd Floor, Tel Aviv 64739, Israel Tel.: +972-3-5408333 E-mail: info@armozaformats.com Web: www.armozaformats.com Stand: R8.B3
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Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Abbasaga Mh. Ihlamur Yıldız Cd. Toprak Center Binası, No:10 Besiktas, 34353, Istanbul, Turkey Tel.: +90 212 381 28 48 Fax: +90 212 227 83 88 E-mail: info@atvdistribution.com Web: http://www.atvdistribution.com
71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #07-14, Singapore 139951 Tel.: +65 65920577 Fax: +65 67736005 E-mail: info@augustmh.com Web: www.augustmh.com Booth: Not known yet
Amos Neumann, COO Anat Lewinsky, Sales Manager - European & CIS territories Ana Paula Szewkies, Sales Manager - Spain, Portugal, Italy & LatAm Sharon Levi, Sales Manager - English speaking & Nordic territories, Asia Ronit Shuler, Head of Productions Ilana Gindis, Products Coordinator Yael Phillips, Marketing Manager Nehama Cohen, Head of Development Elwin Vizetelly de Groot, Senior Development Executive
TOP EXecutivE Avi Armoza, Founder & CEO
Alec Herrmann, Head of Pre-sales and Acquisitions for the Publishing Department Emilie Kleinmann, Sales Manager Audrey Kamga, Sales Manager Anne Voirin, Sales and Pre-sales Assistant
Pawan Sharma, Head Of Production
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Ziyad Varol, Head of Sales
Fugitive (Kaçak) WORLD MEDICINE
(Nature & Discovery – 20 x 26’ - HD)
THE GUT, OUR SECOND BRAIN
(Prime time Studio Entertainment – 90’ - 120’)
(Science – 52’ – HD)
Behind every great singer, there’s a talented producer! The new primetime format where 8 celebrity singer-producer duos compete to find the country’s Ultimate Music Duo. Each week they are challenged with a new genre that will test their musical range. The competitors review each other, but ultimately the audience holds the power! Following each performance, they award up to 3 points for each team, and as the votes come in, the celebrities’ chairs travel across the stage, positioning them according to their score! Only one team can be crowned the winner - may the best duo win!
For a few years now, scientists have known about the existence of another brain within our bodies – billions of connected neurons, molecules - that transmit orders and induce independent reactions. This second brain, or “brain down below” is none other than our stomach.
The daily stripped show that brings a new twist to fashion. We all know the feeling of staring at a full closet and yet still having nothing to wear. What if there was a way to turn your fashion disasters into fashion sensations? In ‘Runway in my Closet’, each week 3 upcoming designers are challenged to turn shabby and worn items into chic outfits, competing against each other and putting their design skills to the test. Taking regular people as models and using old clothes from their “model’s” closet, they must create three different looks within a limited time and budget to win the grand prize!
Executives Attending
Jyotirmoy Saha, CEO
Cedric Hazard, Head of International Distribution
Celebrity Battle
(Daily Stripped Styling – 30’ - 60’)
Emir Düzel, Content Sales Specialist Müge Hanilçi, Content Sales Specialist
TOP EXecutivE
Among majestic landscapes, a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille, an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult confitions.
Runway in my Closet
Executives Attending
LOOKING FOR KATE (Fashion – 52’ – HD)
Kate Moss, the top model who is only 1.69 meters tall, still remains, at the age of 40, the model that everyone wants to employ and that everybody knows. She is a veritable icon, a muse of the greatest designers, a shrewd businesswoman… but who really is Kate Moss?
A SEASON AT THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL (Performing Arts – 6 x 26’ – HD)
Step inside the most prestigious performing arts school. One of a kind, the Juilliard School is the most selective in the United States. The long list of its graduates, which includes Pina Bausch, Kevin Spacey and Miles Davis, is both prestigious and eclectic, and other art schools around the globe are pale with envy.
(Series – Ongoing - Drama – 90’) Serhat is a modest married man with a child, who has come from Istanbul to a small town in Anatolia and started living there and made his life by running a coffeehouse. One day, thieves break into a jewellery shop near his coffeehouse. At that moment, Serhat enters the shop incidentally and defuses them with agile moves. Right after this incident, he is announced as a hero and his news spreads around newspapers and TV stations. However, Serhat does not enjoy this situation, because he is about to be dragged into his dark past. Soon after, men with gun break into his house and kidnap his son. Then we understand that Serhat used to be a policeman before he moved to Anatolia. At first, his son is murdered by a mafia leader who has asked for vengeance; then his wife leaves him behind and later he gets buried into a grave alive. The Mafia leader closes his deal with Serhat… At least for now!
The Noble of Today
(Bugünün Saraylısı) (Series-Ongoing - Drama – 90’)
(Pre-School Comedy – Series 2: 78 x 7’ / Series 1: 26 x 7’) Ella is an upbeat and fun-loving 5 year-old girl who positively fizzes with enthusiasm and ideas. Life, of course, has a habit of throwing some tricky obstacles in the path of a preschool girl – and Ella often, and regularly, finds herself in sticky situations. Luckily, Ella is gifted with a supercharged imagination and a leftfield view of the world. Ella has a remarkable ability to solve these everyday problems in spectacularly creative and surprising ways. The magic of ‘Ella Bella Bingo’ is that there is no magic. Every child has Ella’s abilities inside them - our show encourages them to find it.
George Of The Jungle
(Comedy – 2D Digital – Series 2: 52 x 11’ / Series 1: 52 x 11’) Hilarious, irreverent and full of slapstick action, cartoon favourite ‘George of the Jungle’ returns to take viewers on a wild ride off the deep end into animated insanity. This is the George you always wanted but were afraid to bring up at the dinner table for fear that Grandpa would write you out of his will and Mother would call in an exorcist to expel the demon comedy seed deep within your twisted soul. Everything you love about George is here again… this time just louder and prouder. George is still a big- hearted, Jungle King who throws himself into his job like any teenage boy would – with boundless enthusiasm and reckless abandon into ridiculous situations and crazy detours that drive everyone in the animal kingdom bananas. But in the end, George always rises above the mayhem and saves the day. Thanks to George’s limitless enthusiasm and energy, even when he goes left, George is always right.
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Ata is both a jewelry craftsman and the owner of a well-known firm. He is having some tough days with new firms in the sector. Having lost most of his fortune, Ata has to sell their heirloom mansion to stand on his feet. However, Uftade (Ata’s wife) fears degradation and Feride (Ata’s daughter) pressures Ata. Feeling alienated by his family day by day, Ata is shocked to discover the new owner of the mansion, his former butler Yasar. In the past, Ata had an affair with one of the beautiful maids, Asuman. Ata’s mother opposed this and made Asuman marry Yasar, offering money in return. Having accepted the offer, Yasar and Asuman leave the city and soon have a daughter named Aysen. Even though Yasar is deeply in love with Asuman, she still has feelings for Ata. Yasar dreams of taking his revenge, yielding his rage at him. Buying the mansion Ata sold was the opportunity he had been waiting for.
Ella Bella Bingo
Acapulco… Forever Yours
Hidden Lies
The Dark Widow
Azteca
CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT
Caracol Televisión
Periférico Sur #4121 Col. Fuentes del Pedregal. CP 14141 Mexico City, Mexico Tel.: +5255 52511410 E-mail: sales@comarex.tv Web: www.comarex.tv Stand: R8.B10
Kavacik Mah. Ekinciler Cad. Necip Fazil Sok. Calinos Plaza No:6 Beykoz Istanbul-Turkiye Tel.: +90 216 999 49 99 Fax: +90 216 999 20 10 E-mail: info@calinos.com Web: www.calinosentertainment.com Booth: 1/J 69
150 Hambra Circle. Suite #1250. Miami, FL, 33134 USA Tel.: 305-960-2018 Fax: 305-960-2017 Web: www.caracolinternacional.com Booth: P-1.G25
Executives Attending
Estafania Arteaga, Sales Executive for Eastern Europe and Asia Berta Orozco, Sales Executive for Western Europe Middle East and Africa
Executives Attending
Marcel Vinay Jr., CEO Martha Contreras, Sales Asia Adela Velasco, Sales Eastern Europe and Africa Raul Mendoza, Marketing
TOP EXecutivE
Billur Arikan, General Manager Banu Ersoy, Acquisitions Director Asli Serim, International Sales Director İsmail Dursunov, International Sales Director Sibel Ozorhon, Business Development Director
Architect Diego Rivas Santander calls his fiancée Irán just before boarding his private jet to let her know he is leaving town to attend an awards ceremony. Flying over the mountains outside Taxco the jet has a mechanical failure and nosedives. Strapped to a parachute Diego jumps out of the failing jet. Meanwhile Olvido, who has just been for a refreshing swim in a nearby river, is making her way through the thick vegetation when she comes across Diego, who is on death’s door. Without further ado, she takes him home to tend to his wounds. When Diego comes round he is dismayed to discover that he’s blind and has completely lost his memory. To the extent that Olvido’s attachment to the man she rescued in the mountains grows stronger, so does the chances that he will recover his sight and his memory. The story of a love unfettered by the past that struggles to survive the cold-blooded ambition of the present.
Lucky Me
(Corazón en Condominio) (Drama - 140 x 60’) Oscar Leal is a very charismatic and noble taxi driver. He has no worries in life, except to collect money for his famous “karaoke night parties”. But everything changes when he meets Tatiana, a very smart and educated young woman who he knows is way out of his league. But when Oscar wins the lottery, he will do everything in his power to win Tatiana’s heart, even to the extent of buying a condo in her expensive building. Now, he will have to prove to her that he is truly worthy of her love.
TOP EXecutivE
Lisette Osorio, Vice-president of International Sales
Firat Gulgen, Chairman
Acapulco… Forever Yours
(Siempre Tuya… Acapulco) (Drama - 120 X 60’ )
Executives Attending
TOP EXecutivE
Marcel Vinay Hill, VP International Sales
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Dangerous Confessions
Cisneros Media Distribution 121 Alhambra Plaza, Suite 1400 Coral Gables, FL 33134 (USA) Tel.: +1 (305) 442.3411 Fax: +1 (305) 446.4743 E-mail: info@cisnerosmediadist.com Web: www.cisnerosmediadist.com Stand: P-1.G50
Executives Attending
Miguel Somoza, Director of Sales & Business Development, CMD Cristobal Ponte, Exclusive Independent Representative for Europe, Africa & M.E. Juan Julio Baena, President, Vision Europa, Exclusive Independent Representative for Spain
TOP EXecutivE
Cesar Diaz, Vice President, Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD)
The Dark Widow HIDDEN LIES
(SAKLI KALAN) (Drama/Romance – 13 TV Hours) Cevher Holding is one of the leading mining companies of Turkey. Murat Cevher, the younger son, runs the family business. While leading a quiet and uneventful life with his wife, daughter and mother, one day he meets a woman and his life changes completely.After falling in love with this woman, he begin to realize that he is far from happy with his life. However, little does he knows that he will pay the price of his newfound love dearly. A suicide, a murder and an impossible love will turn everyone’s world upside down.
IN BETWEEN
(FATIH HARBIYE) (Romance/Drama - 57+) The series is based on Peyami Safa’s famous novel ‘Fatih Harbiye.’ It is the story of Neriman, a beautiful young girl, who is stuck between two different lives. Neriman, who grew up in a rather modest enviroment, begins to questions her life, her ambitions and her long lasting relationship with his childhood love Sinasi. However, as Neriman decides to distance herself from her roots, she finds herself in a cruel conspiracy.
(La Viuda) (80 x 60’)
Her angelic beauty is Griselda Blanco´s biggest enemy. At the age of 14, her mother’s partner rapes her, which unleashes the fury that will be a constant in this scary woman’s life. After taking revenge against her rapist, Griselda falls in love for the first time. Eyebrows, her partner, will be the first to betray her, giving birth then to the great crime legend, the Dark Widow. From then on, the life of the Godmother, as she will also be called, is connected to the growing business of drug trafficking. This is how she meets her second husband, her son’s father, whom she will murder after he tries to take Michael Corleone away from her. The life of drug trafficking´s most powerful woman crosses paths with the obsessive police officer who is behind her back.
The Sweetest Love (Dulce Amor) (120 x 60’)
Lack of money, detractors and unexpected debts on account of a house will force Martin Guerrero to quit the racetracks and sit behind the wheel of Natalia Toledo’s car as the chauffeur of this important executive. The woman’s countless demands and Martin’s habit of breaking the rules will end up bringing the two closer. Thanks to their differences they discover they are perfect for each other. A love for car racing and a tendency of four generations of women to always fall for the wrong man cause the Toledo women to get involved with men from a low class neighborhood.
Dangerous Confessions
(Confesiones Peligrosas) (Tele-Series - 60 x 45’) Currently in production (Based on the book ‘Sangre en el diván’, by Ibeyise Pacheco): When her young daughter is murdered, Veronica Garcia is overwhelmed by an ironclad will and quest for justice and to find the culprit. Her suspicions target a renowned psychiatrist Dr. Raimundo Acosta Sandoval, who in turn uses his power and influences to have her arrested and declared insane. To make matters worse, she is put under his care and the doctor begins experimenting on her. But even in her darkest moments, she finds the courage to continue her fight to reveal the truth about the doctor.
Sweet Thing
(Cosita Linda) (Telenovela – 150 x 45’) Currently in production. The Lujan and Rincon families live in almost opposite worlds; the Lujan’s live a privileged life among luxury, enjoying the benefits of high-class economic status; while the Rincon’s are a middle-class family, simple, hard-working and close-knit. Fate, and the love between Diego Lujan and Ana Rincon, will lead these two very different families to cross paths, uniting them forever.
Lucia’s Secrets
(Los Secretos de Lucía) (Tele-Series - 75 x 45’) This action-packed series breaks away from the classic telenovela. Amnesia leaves Lucia with an unknown past and uncertain future as she navigates through life running from an unknown threat. She struggles with flashes of who she was – a ruthless arms dealer and killer - and who she wants to be. Struck by love, Lucia must first bury her horrid past before it destroys her promising future.
Niñas Mal 2
Colette
Comarex
Animal Encounters
Bosque de Duraznos #69-905 Bosques de las Lomas, México D.F., 11700 Tel.: +52 55 52 51 14 10 Fax: +52 55 52 51 14 09 E-mail: sales@comarex.tv Web: www.comarex.tv Stand: R8.B10
CZECH TELEVISION TELEXPORT
Deutsche Welle DW Transtel
Kavci hory, CZ - 140 70, Prague 4 Tel.: +420 261 137 433 Fax: +420 261 211 354 Web: www.ceskatelevize.cz/sales Booth: P-1.F79
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3 - 53113 Bonn - Germany Tel.: +49.228.429 - 3501 Fax: +49.228.429 - 3500 E-mail: sales@dw.de Web: www.dw.de / www.dw-transtel.de Stand: P-1.K22
Marcel Vinay Jr., CEO Comarex Martha Contreras, Sales Asia Adela Velasco, Sales Eastern Europe and Africa Raul Mendoza, Marketing
Marie Magdalena Novakova, Sales Manager
TOP EXecutivE
TOP EXecutivE
Lubos Kriz, Program Sales
Marcel Vinay Hill, VP International Sales
Colette
(Feature Film – 119’)
NIÑAS MAL 2
(Telenovela Youth - 70 x 60’) Adela is about to leave for New York to follow her dreams when a call from Maca changes the course of her life. Maca is overwhelmed with her new pupils and needs a break. Adela accepts the challenge and arrives to bring the class of new “bad girls” into line: Clara, a skilled liar; Giselle, who is obsessed with sex or, to be more precise, her own version of it and who believes her success rides on her looks; Corina, who is addicted to order and swimming, and who lives to compete; Renata, a quiet girl with a mysterious past and finally the worst of the bunch, Paloma, a socialite who falls in love with a common criminal and follows in his footsteps. As if this wasn’t enough to deal with, Adela falls in love with “bad boy” Alex, who gets her hormones acting up like never before and who will make her doubt her promise never to fall in love again. MTV Networks.
SENIOR YEAR
(ÚLTIMO AÑO) (Telenovela Youth - 70 x 60’) Martin is a young and handsome man. Everyone thinks he is the ideal boy. He joins a very important school thanks to a scholarship program and lives at Benjamin’s house, the most popular guy in school who just happens to be in love with Celeste. Martin also falls in love with Celeste and he starts manipulating Benjamin who ends up all alone, unpopular and without any friends. Having stolen his whole life Benjamin now has to try and reclaim what belongs to him and take control of what’s been taken away from him by his new “friend”. MTV Networks.
A narrative drama about the power of love, about people in extreme situations, and about thirst for freedom. It is devoted to all survivors of the Holocaust.
Executives Attending
Maria Winzen, Head of DW Transtel Dr. Arno Hefner, Head of Department Documentaries & Features Martin Maass, Editor DW Transtel Ulrich Wartmann, Head of Distribution Europe Dr. Naser Schruf, Head of Distribution Africa/ Middle East Dorothee Ulrich, Head of Distribution Asia/ Australia Boris Banchevsky, Head of distribution CIS Andrea Hugemann, Distribution Executive America Viola Zintgraf, Senior Distribution Executive America Alexandra Lenz, Distribution Executive Asia/ Australia Irem Oezgoekceler, Distribution Executive Europe Evgenia Tatiyankina, Distribution Executive CIS Mee-Fung Lee, Representative Asia Jihad Ibrahim, Representative Middle East
Ambulance 2
(Fiction Series - 13 x 56’) Continuation of the series about the emergency medical service which was highly popular in the 1980s. The task the paramedics fulfil is the same as years ago, but what has changed are the times, the people and their relationships, bringing many surprising situations full of suspense.
The Smallest Elephant in the World (Animation - 7 x 7’)
3D animation series about a tiny elephant which has to survive in the vast world of normal elephants. The narrative excels in witty dialogue and amusing plots, based on everyday adventures and concerns that will be familiar to every child.
National Jewels – Unesco World Heritage A unique documentary series on the Czech Republic’s unique wealth of architectural, artistic, urbanistic and other cultural treasures included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Seefeldstrasse 133, CH-8008 Zurich, Switzerland Tel.: +41-43-817-7050 Fax: +41-43-817-7055 E-mail: sales@dorimedia.com Web: www.dorimedia.com / www.dorimediadistribution.com Stand: Booth P-1.F50
Executives Attending
Leora Nir, VP of Content, Dori Media Group Revital Basel, VP of Sales, Dori Media Group Andres Santos, VP of Sales, Dori Media America Elena Antonini, VP of Sales, Dori Media Distribution Argentina Sivan Menashe, Sales Manager, Dori Media Group Maria Perez Campi, Sales Manager, Dori Media Distribution Argentina Yoni Paran, CEO, Dori Media Darset Yair Sklan, VP Marketing, Dori Media Darset Clair Elbaz, CEO, Dori Media Spike Amir Nuriel, Executive VP, Dori Media Spike Moshe Sadan, CEO & President, Dori Media Ot Dalia Mestechkin, Director of Viva Channel, Dori Media Group
TOP EXecutivE Nadav Palti, President & CEO
Petra Schneider, Director of Sales and Distribution
(Fiction Series - 12 x 52’) Psychologist and pedagogue Nestor Bukowsky becomes suspect number one of a murder of his student and mistress, and decides to search for the real culprit “off his own bat”. But then further murders happen… The original, suspenseful plot with a markedly noirish tinge is full of twists and surprises.
Dori Media Group
TOP EXecutivE
Circus Bukowsky
(Documentaries - 13 x 26’)
102/TTV MAGAZINE
Power Couple
Power Couple Animal Encounters (Documentary - 7 x 30’)
‘Animal Encounters’ offers a unique look at the bond between animals and mankind. These touching stories and images let you experience a special kind of connection to nature.
Tele Med
(Documentary - 7 x 30’) ‘Tele Med’ puts the latest technology and research under the microscope. The series is packed with information on cutting-edge advancements in medicine and healthcare in our daily lives.
This Means War
(Documentary - 8 x 30’) What are the unseen repercussions of war? We explore personal stories, hidden histories of conflicts and the secret consequences of military power around the world.
Come and See My World!
(Documentary/ Children’s Program - 16 x 30’) The series introduces you to children from all over the globe with a special variety of hobbies and lifestyles. Join them as they take on challenges and chase their dreams.
(Reality Format)
An exciting new prime time reality format that puts love to the test like you’ve never seen before! The couple’s emotions, humor, tensions and love come into play. 8 couples move into a one villa for 6 weeks and each week they’ll have to face extreme challenges that will test how well they really know each other. In this game, couples who are confident in themselves and believe in their relationship can turn that into a lot of money, the winning couple’s relationship determines the size of the prize. ‘Power Couple’ is a new and different experience in the reality show genre bringing a lot of humor, emotions and love to the screen and not only intrigues and conspiracies!
Taste of Love
(Dating Cooking Show) A prime time studio show that combines two of the greatest human passions: the passion for good food and the passion for love. 6 bachelors and 6 bachelorettes, who love good food and are looking for love, take part in a cooking competition. Those who can cook their way to the finals will get a special opportunity to find love. In the event of a mutual match – the winning couple will win a magical and amazing one-week culinary journey. Will their taste in food match their taste in love?
Tu bebé
Fundastic
Echo Bridge Entertainment 75 Second Ave. Suite 500 Needham, MA 02494 Tel: 1.781.444.6767 Fax: 1.781.444.6472 Web: www.echobridgeentertainment.com E-mail: info@ebellc.com Stand: C15.A1
Executives Attending
Susan Hewitt, Vice President, International Distribution Gilda Demirtas, Vice President, International Distribution
Turn
Endemol Group MediArena 1 - 1099CZ Duivendrecht Amsterdam Zuid Oost - The Netherlands Tel.: +31 (0) 20 893 9000 Fax: +31 (0) 20 893 9982 Web: www.endemol.com
Executives Attending
Tim Hincks, President Martha Brass, Chief Operating Officer Iris Boelhouwer, Managing Director of Creative Operations Ana Langenberg, Head of Format Distribution
TOP EXecutivE
TOP EXecutivE
Just Spee, Chief Executive Officer
Emilia Nuccio, President, International Distribution
Fundastic Tu bebé
(Lifestyle - Reality TV - 113 x 30’) When it comes to babies, host Minerva Borjas knows her stuff. This charismatic young mother offers practical tips and valuable information to successfully care for and nurture your infant.
Mi Mascota
(Lifestyle - Reality TV - 40 x 30’) Learn valuable information about how to care for and pamper your pet with Ricardo Timmermann, an expert on all animals.
The Apartment
(Reality - 18 x 60’ and 2 x 90’) Eight couples put their hopes and dreams on the line in an epic interior design battle.
Lidia’s Kitchen
(Reality - Cooking - 26 x 30’) Join Lidia as she conjures simple, seasonal and economical dishes, teaching viewers to allow for spontaneity and cultivate a sense of home in the kitchen.
Hamlet & Hutch
(Family/Drama - 1 x 89’) A former broadway star suffering from Alzheimer’s, relocates to live with his great-granddaughter and her dog and together they put on a small town production of Hamlet.
Sunken City
(Comedy - Crime - 1 x 108’)
Ejector Seat A funny, fast paced general knowledge game show from Endemol UK for ITV. In this entertaining new format contestants take their place in one of six imposing Ejector Seats - each at the top of a track that leads back toward “the edge.” The game is simple: if contestants answer questions correctly they stay sitting happily in their seat. But give the wrong response and their seat travels backwards along the track.
Entertainment One Television 145 King St. East, Third Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5C 2Y7 Tel.: 011 + 1 + (416) 309-4200 Fax: 011 + 1 + (416) 309-4290 E-mail: tvinfo@entonegroup.com Web: sales.eonetv.com Stand: C15. A5
Executives Attending
John Morayniss, CEO Peter Emerson, President Prentiss Fraser, SVP, Worldwide Sales & Acquisitions Valerie Cabrera, EVP Carrie Stein, EVP, Global Production Xavier Trudel, SVP, Acquisition and Sales, Les Films Séville, une filiale Janice Strangward, Acting Head of Sales , London - UK, Scandinavia and In-Flight Joey Sabella, Director, Sales – USA Ben Bishop, Director, Sales – Australia/New Zealand, Asia, Japan, India, French Canada Cristina Sala, Director, Sales – Germany, Iberia, Italy, Israel, Turkey and Greece Tess Charman, Director, Sales – Central Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa Justina Hemperek, Manager, Factual Acquisitions Jessica Watson, Manager, Acquisitions Becca Tesarfreund, Manager, Scripted Formats and Co-Productions Lindsay Brown, Television International Sales Coordinator Eric Shiu, Vice President, Marketing, Entertainment One Television Nicole Chrysostom, Director, Marketing
TOP EXecutivE Darren Throop, President & CEO, Entertainment One
FLY Content 20900 NE 30th Ave. Suite 854, Aventura, FL 33180 Tel: +1 954 457 1200 E-mail: pjasin@flycontent.tv Web: www.flycontent.tv Booth:
Executives Attending
Patricia Jasin, SVP International Sales & Acquisitions
TOP EXecutivE
Patricia Jasin, SVP International Sales & Acquisitions
Passport to the World-Soccer Cup (Documentary - 12 x 30’ + 60 x 2’ - HD)
A travel through the 12 cities hosts of the upcoming World Soccer Cup in Brazil.
Bim Bam Bum
(Drama – 11 x 60’ - HD) Drama and suspense thriller that happens in the glamorous and sensual atmosphere of the show business of the ‘50s. The story of a young woman who is capable to do anything to achieve her goal.
Passionate
(Drama - 13 x 23’ - HD) Each episode tells a dramatic love story that ends in tragedy. Original language Portuguese, neutral Spanish version available.
Copa Hotel
(Dramedy - 2 Seasons - 13 x 23’ - HD)
Turn
(AMC) (Drama Series - 10 x 60’) In this action-packed, political, spy thriller - based on Alexander Rose’s critically acclaimed novel ‘Washington’s Spies’, a farmer and a group of his friends become unlikely spies and turn the tide in America’s fight for independence. Every daring act, every vicious betrayal, every fatal mistake each friend makes resonates in the world around them and literally creates history. Ultimately, this epic drama is about one man at war with himself. Torn between his ideals and his desires, Abe’s personal fight for independence and the daring decisions he’s forced to make pulls him into the fight against his will and sets him on a treacherous journey that changes him from someone living in a world that controls him, to living in a world that he controls.
A young photographer who goes back to his home town where he reconnects with his past while he takes the challenge to get back to business his father inherited old hotel.
Home Science
(Entertainment - 18 x 48’ - HD) A group of irreverent young boys, test the laws of physics through home experiments. Original broadcaster Nat Geo Brazil. Spanish version available.
TTV MAGAZINE/103
A troubled detective is forced off the streets due to budget cuts until a dead woman shows up in his old stomping ground, putting him back on the job.
Created by Endemol Israel and developed with leading broadcaster Reshet, ‘Fundastic’ is the world’s first live, multiplatform crowd funding format with real-time active viewing, which sees aspiring entrepreneurs contend for financial backing that could bring their business dreams to life. First, each contender must face a panel of judges comprised of business leaders and self-made moguls who decide which are the concepts that deserve to go forward. Next, the chosen entrepreneurs must deliver a lightning pitch, live to the nation. In real time, viewers use the dedicated crowd-funding app to decide how much of the prize fund should be allocated to each idea. It’s a nail-biting live show where in order to win the financial backing each hopeful must accumulate more of the prize than the previous participant. The final winning entrepreneur receives funding as well as the expert mentoring and guidance to help make their business vision a reality. This innovative format integrates real-time active viewing that has an immediate and direct effect on the outcome of each episode, giving the audience the power to make people’s dreams come true.
Passport to the World-Soccer Cup
Project Runway Latin America
FremantleMedia Latin America 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33126, US Tel: (1-305) 267-0821 E-mail: adrian.santucho@fremantlemedia.com Website: www.fremantlemedia.com Stand: Croisette 11
Executives Attending
Constanza Cagliolo, Creative Director of FremantleMedia Mexico
TOP EXecutivE
Iron Fist
Brave Woman
Global Screen
Globo
ITV Inter Medya
Sonnenstr. 21, 80331 Munich, Germany Tel.: +49.89.244 1295 500 Fax: +49.89.244 1295 520 E-mail: info@globalscreen.de Web: www.globalscreen.de Stand: P-1.K1
Rua Evandro Carlos de Andrade, 160 / 7º andar Vila Cordeiro 04583-115, São Paulo, Brazil Tel.: + 55 11 5112- 4286 Web: www.globo.com/licensing Local: Stand P0.A1.
Valikonagi Caddesi 26/3, Nisantasi, 34367, Istanbul, Turkey Tel.: (+90 212) 231 0102 E-mail: bahar@itv-intermedya.com Web: www.itv-intermedya.com Stand: R9.A14 (former Riviera Seaview)
Executives Attending
Raphael Correa, Executive Director of International Business Ramona Bakker, Production Manager Claudia Braga, Production Manager Daniel Djahjah, Head of International Sales Pedro Dombrasas, Sales Manager Iberia Bruno, Assumcao, Sales Executive Eastern Europe Carolina Krambeck, Sales Executive Eastern Europe Carolina Andrade, Sales Executive Western Europe Rodrigo Vilela, Sales Executive Africa & Middle East João Fonseca, Sales Executive Asia / CIS Junior, Volpato, Sales Executive Asia/Oceania Alejandra Moreno, Head of International Marketing Fernanda, Vio, Marketing Coordinator
Thomas Weymar, Managing Director Helge Köhnen, Senior Sales Manager TV Kerstin Grünwald, Senior Sales Manager TV Gisela Ermeier, Sales Manager TV Iowanka Sánchez-Sprehe, Sales Manager TV Alexandra Heidrich, Sales Manager Formats Ulrike Schröder, Acquisitions Manager
Adrian Santucho, CEO of FemantleMedia México, US Hispanic y Panregional
TOP EXecutivE Marlene Fritz, Head of TV Sales
Executives Attending
(Entertainment)
100 Latinos Dijeron
(FAMILY FEUD) (Game Show) ‘100 Latinos Dijeron,’ the Spanish-language version of the globally successful format Family Feud. Following on from the initial 160 episodes produced for the network in 2013, recording of the new episodes will begin in Los Angeles on March and will air throughout this year. ‘100 Latinos Dijeron’ is recorded in front of a live studio audience with host Marco Antonio Regil. Family Feud pits two teams against each other to guess the most popular answers to questions given to 100 people. Family Feud is one of television’s longest running formats, beginning in 1976 and becoming a worldwide phenomenon with versions now airing in 56 territories worldwide.
THE LOVE TABLE
104/TTV MAGAZINE
(Game show)
This inventive new dating show sees an interactive, electronic talking table, help singletons bag themselves a date. With her LED screen ‘The Love Table’ reveals more about the girls and guys seated across each other, by hacking into their online profiles and activities. Cheeky games and fun touchscreen rounds help the singletons to get to know each other better and reveal their true match.
Executives Attending
Ahmet Ziyalar, Managing Director Sibel Levendoglu, Sales Executive Beatriz Cea Esteruelas, Sales Executive Nargiza Tukhtaeva, Sales Executive Annabelle Aramburu, Sales Consultant Leyla Apa, Sales Assistant Melissa Okan, US Representative
TOP EXecutivE Can Okan, President, CEO
TOP EXecutivE
Project Runway Latin America ‘Project Runway Latin America’ is a successful and entertaining reality television series that aired on the Glitz of Turner Network, the most recent season concluded in December 2013. It focuses on fashion in Latin America, sixteen talented and ambitious fashion designers competed with each other to create the best clothing designs. The show was hosted by Venezuelan model Eglantine Zingg. The winner will appear in Miami Fashion Week 2014 and will have a cover article in Mariclaire magazine. The complete production of season 3 was recorded in Mexico City.
Stolen Life
Ricardo Scalamandré, Head of International Business
Iron Fist
(Event Movie - In production – 120’) The hero’s journey of the most famous knight in Germany, Iron Fist Götz von Berlichingen, who risks all to save the Emperor from a deadly plot.
Pinocchio
(Family Entertainment - 1 x 96’/2 x 90’/3 x 60’) A wonderful, partly animated retelling of Carlo Collodi’s world-famous adventures of the wood puppet who wants to be a real boy.
The Undertaker
(Crime Series – 2 Seasons: 10 x 58’ /6 new episodes in production) An undertaker and a police inspector form the oddball duo at the heart of this screwball whodunnit. Record ratings in Switzerland: 48 % (all audiences).
Public Enemies
(Political Thriller – 100’) The Spiegel Scandal: Two powerful men clash in a determined battle over the interests of national security and the freedom of the press
Between Frontlines - ICRC Delegates at Work
(Documentary/Human Interest - 6 x 42’) The first doc ever to follow the International Committee of the Red Cross to crisis areas, war zones and hot spots all over the world.
BRAVE WOMAN
(Telenovela - 140 x 60’ - HD) A moving tale of courage and resilience – this is the role that life has cast for headstrong Morena, a beautiful woman with spontaneous sensuality and great inner strength. In order to escape a human trafficking ring without jeopardizing her family’s safety, she will have to fight an arduous battle in which her freedom and her love are at stake.
TRAIL OF LIES
(Telenovela - 160 x 60’ - HD) Paloma is a willful woman whose newborn baby is kidnapped by her own brother, Félix, who plans to become sole heir to the family’s fortune. Bruno is an honest man who, during the same night, loses his wife and son in childbirth and miraculously finds Paloma’s child in a dumpster. Destiny will unite their lives in a plot of secrets, revelations, and disputes, with the unpredictable consequences of lives based on a dangerous and surprising network of lies.
SIDE BY SIDE
(Telenovela - 105 x 60’- HD) Winner of an International Emmy Award for best “Telenovela”, ‘Side by Side’ focuses on two women of different origins and social classes. The brave Isabel, daughter of a former slave and in love with the capoeira player Zé Maria; and Laura, descendant from a wealthy family and destined to an undesired marriage to Edgar.
Stolen Life
(O Hayat Benim) (Drama) Mehmet Emir and Hasret are in love. However Hasret’s father Yusuf doesn’t want them to get married. When he finds out about his daughter’s pregnancy he seperates them by telling Mehmet Emir that Hasret is dead. When Hasret gives birth, her baby is taken away from her. Yusuf gives the baby to his help İlyas to raise. Her name is Bahar, Ilyas has another baby named Efsun. Ilyas and his wife Nuran raise Efsun and Bahar as siblings. 25 years later, out of remorse, Yusuf decides to take Bahar to his father Mehmet Emir. Bahar who grew up in the slums is finally going to find out her true life. She’s the only heir to a fortune that she could only dream of. She will live in a mansion, travel and study in private schools. However destiny will get in the way and everything will go upside down. Not only Bahar’s but everyone’s life will change.
The Butterfly’s Dream
(Kelebeğin Rüyası) (Drama – 5 x 42’) 1941, Zonguldak, Turkey. Under the heavy burden of World War II, due to the Obligation Law, every male between the ages 15 - 65 within Zonguldak and its adjacent towns has been obligated to work in the mines. In the center of this turmoil, there are two poets, in their early twenties: Muzaffer Tayyip Uslu and Rüştü Onur. Their biggest dream is for their poems to be published in Varlık literary magazine and to become famous. Meanwhile, Behçet Necatigil, literature teacher of Zonguldak Çelikel High School is the only person that is mentoring, understanding and befriending them. When they see Suzan, daughter of Zikri, a prominent rich businessman of the town, the young poets become mesmerized by her beauty. They make a bet on her: Both will be writing a poem and have her read them. Depending on whose poem Suzan likes the most; the other will be stepping aside.
The Great Fire
Boom
ITV Studios Global Entertainment
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
Keshet International
MarVista Entertainment
Miramax
LTVC Upper Ground, London, SE1 9LT Tel: +44 20 7491 1441 Web: www.itvstudiosge.com Stand: R7.N3
12 Raul Valenberg St. P.O.B. 58151, 61580 Tel Aviv, Israel Tel.: (972-3) 767-6412 E-mail: info@keshetinternational.com Web: www.keshetinternational.com Stand: R8.C9 at Riviera 8 (Previously Lerins Hall)
2450 Colorado Avenue, Suite 100 East, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel.: +1 (310) 409-4321 E-mail: worldwidesales@miramax.com Web: www.miramax.com Stand: Riviera 8, Stand R8.C15
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
10277 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel.: 1-424-274-3000 Fax: 1-424-274-3050 E-mail: info@marvista.net Web: www.marvista.net Stand: R9.A9
Mike Beale, Director of International Formats, ITV Studios Craig Bohland, VP, Sales Americas Ruth Clarke, Director of Acquisitions & Co-productions Jennifer Ebell, VP, Sales EMEA South and East Tobias de Graaff, Director of Global TV Distribution Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Sales Asia Pacific Dan Gopal, SVP Global Digital Media & Home Entertainment Hyeonza Hong, VP, Sales Asia Mark Kirkpatrick, VP International Home Entertainment Carol Lee, SVP, ITV Studios Home Entertainment Americas Jayne Redpath, SVP, Sales EMEA David Wilcox, VP, Sales North West EMEA Greg Johnson, SVP America Daniel Edwards, VP, Sales Pacific Rim
TOP EXecutivE Maria Kyriacou, Manager Director
The Great Fire (Drama - 4 x 60’)
As the Great Fire tears London apart; this brand new epic drama details the heart-wrenching stories of a city and its people in crisis.
Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters (Documentaries - 6 x 60’)
Every year 8,000 felons jump bail in the Rocky Mountain States. If police can’t find the bail jumpers, bounty hunters get the call.
Chasing Shadows (Drama - 4 x 60’)
DCI Stone must find a way to work together with analyst, Ruth Hattersley, to protect the most vulnerable in society from the evil that stalks them.
Game Of Chefs
(Prime-time Reality Format)
106/TTV MAGAZINE
10,000 Days
Three world-renowned chefs assemble their teams to compete in the ultimate cookery challenge. With reputations on the line and a life-changing prize on offer, this is more than just a game.
Keren Shahar, Head, Distribution & Acquisitions Nelly Weber Feld, Sales Direction Cynthia Kennedy, Sales Direction Kelly Wright, Sales Direction Limor Gott Ronen, Marketing & Comms Direction Paula Cohen McHarg, Sales Coordinator Granit Noham, Post Sales Direction
Executives Attending
Vanessa Shapiro, EVP, Worldwide Sales Robby Amar, Director of International Sales Scott Kirkpatrick, Director of International Sales Chris Sanda, Director of International Sales
TOP EXecutivE
TOP EXecutivE
Fernando Szew, CEO
Executives Attending
Beth Minehart, EVP, Global Digital Richard Tulk-Hart, SVP, EMEA Marna Granthamm, SVP, North & South America Janine Rogers, Head of Asia Pacific Ronda Elbanna, Asia Pacific Stuart Shaw, Director, EMEA Alexandra Tullberg, Director, EMEA James Durie, Director, EMEA Tom Misselbrook, Manager, EMEA Chloe Cordwell, EMEA
Alon Shtruzman, CEO
TOP EXecutivE
Joe Patrick, EVP, Worldwide Television
10,000 Days BOOM
(Studio Game Show) Is there a more nail-biting scene on screen than a time bomb counting down to impending detonation? Now imagine transferring those nervejangling scenes to a studio team game show…A television game that fuses a unique combination of the drama, intensity and thrill of a blockbuster action movie, with the laughter and fun of a new, colorful primetime show.
RISING STAR
(Action - 1 x 90’) 10,000 days in the future, Earth is locked in a new ice age, and the survivors of this cataclysmic shift engage in an epic struggle of life or death.
Dance-Off
(title is being cleared) (Family/Teen - 1 x 90’) A broke but talented dancer must compete against his wealthy rival and former dance partner at a national dance competition for money to save his studio and a second chance at love.
(Talent show – Format or 10 episode US finished series)
If I Had Wings
Keshet’s trailblazing interactive talent format. A new era in home entertainment, ‘Rising Star’ marks the first real-time voting by viewers via an innovative free app. Sold to more than 25 countries internationally follow ratings of up to 58% audience share and unprecedented interactive participation in Israel.
Alex Taylor, blind since the age of two, dreams of running for his high school’s cross-country team. With the help of his father, a probation officer, he finds an unlikely running partner -and a friend- in Brad Coleman, who spends most of his time ‘running’ from the law.
She’s With Me
(Holiday - 1 x 90’)
(Romantic Comedy – 10 x 30’) Keshet’s new romantic comedy which has become the most-viewed scripted series in Israel (30% average share). ‘She’s With Me’ follows the impossible love story between a simple baker and an international supermodel. Combining the universal themes of family values, culture clashes, celebrity, love and humor – ‘She’s With Me’ has the perfect ingredients for international broadcasters looking to create a successful primetime scripted series.
(Drama - 1 x 90’)
Kristin’s Christmas Past A woman in New York finds herself magically transported in time and face-to-face with her 17-year-old self, realizing that this is the Christmas that changed her life forever... and that she has a second chance to set things right with her family.
Monkey in the Middle (Family - 1 x 90’)
After helping a monkey escape from a greedy fair operator, 11-year-old Chris and his neighbor Mara try to keep their new friend a secret, but this mischievous monkey is more than they bargained for.
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (Action/Horror - Season 1: 10 x 60’)
Based on the cult classic film, ‘From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series’ deepens the tone of the film, adds new characters and backstories and expands the Mesoamerican mythology behind the creatures inside the club.
Miramax Library Including Frank Miller’s ‘Sin City’, ‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For’, ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Kill Bill Vol. 1&2’, ‘Good Will Hunting’, ‘Chicago’, ‘Spy Kids’, ‘Scary Movie’, ‘Gone Baby Gone’, ‘Like Water for Chocolate’.
Revolution Studios Library Including ‘Black Hawk Down’, ‘XXX’, ‘Anger Management’, ‘Daddy Day Care’, ‘America’s Sweethearts’, ‘Maid in Manhattan’.
Samuel L. Goldwyn Library Including ‘Guys & Dolls’, ‘The Westerner’, ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’, ‘Wuthering Heights’, ‘The Bishop’s Wife’.
Mansion Madness
Janus
Nippon Television Network Corporation 1-6-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel.: +81-3-6215-3036 E-mail: intlprog@ntv.co.jp Web: www.ntv.co.jp/english/pc/index.html Booth: R7.K5
Executives Attending
Shigeko Chino (Ms.), Senior Director, International Business Development Taro Ozawa (Mr.), Director, International Business Development Mikiko Nishiyama (Ms.), Director, International Business Development Eito Teshiba (Mr.), Sales Manager, International Business Development Eri Watanabe (Ms.), Program Sales International Business Development
Food Truck Face Off
Air Pressure
ORF-Enterprise
Peace Point Rights
Passion Distribution
Euro Plaza / Building A, Am Europlatz 1, 1120 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 1 87878-13030 Fax: +43 1 87878-12757 E-mail: kordula.prenner@orf.at Website: contentsales.orf.at / enterprise.ORF.at Stand: P-1.L1, Palais 1
76 Berkeley Street. Toronto, Ontario M5A 2W7, Canada Tel.: +1.416.365.7734 Fax: +1.416.365.7739 E-mail: sales@peacepoint.tv Web: www.peacepoint.tv / www. peacepointrights.tv Stand: P-1.F40 (Level 01 of the Palais)
Elsinore House 77 Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8JA, UK Tel.: +44 (0)207 981 9801 Fax: +44 (0)207 401 7801 E-mail: frasercameron@passiondistribution.com Web: www.passiondistribution.com Stand: P4.C18
Executives Attending
Beatrice Cox-Riesenfelder, MBA, Managing Director Armin Luttenberger, MA, Sales Director TV Johannes Stanek, Mag., Sales Manager TV Monika Kossits, Mag., Sales Manager TV Diane Mitsche, Mag., Sales Manager TV Herbert Schmitt, Bsc., Digital Distribution Manager Maximilian Wenzel, Bakk.phil, Sales Manager DVD/VOD
TOP EXecutivE
Executives Attending
Julie Chang, VP, Business Affairs and Acquisitions Eric Müller, VP, International Sales and Acquisitions Rose Marie Vega, Sales, The Americas
TOP EXecutivE Les Tomlin, President and CEO
TOP EXecutivE
Sue Fujimoto, Managing Director, International Business Development
Marion Camus-Oberdorfer, Head of Content Sales International
Executives Attending
Nick Rees, Managing Director Emma Simpkins, Director of Sales Hana Palmer, Head of Sales – Formats & Scripted Maria Ishak, VP Sales & Acquisitions North America Beatrice Rossmanith, Senior Sales Manager Nick Tanner – Senior Sales Manager Lorenzo Bertolotti, Sales Manager Arabella Field, Junior Sales Executive Fraser Cameron, PR & Marketing Manager Alex Lee, Junior PR & Marketing Executive Sophie Halton, Junior Acquisitions Executive & Executive Assistant
TOP EXecutivE
Food Truck Face Off
Sally Miles, CEO
(Food Competition Series - 14 x 60’)
MANSION MADNESS
(Entertainment Format - 13 x 60’) A brand new format that tests your knowledge, wisdom, and patience, but above all, whether or not you have what it takes to come out on top in this game of the “Survival of the Wittest”.
PHARAOH
(Gamne Shwo/Series Format - 13 x 60’)
Janus
(TV-Series, Crime - 7 x 45’)
Yummy - Cooking with Kids
(Children & Youth/Edutainment - 32 x 15’) ‘Yummy’ shows children and their parents great recipes - modern cuisine with dishes that are quick and easy to prepare, look delicious and taste fantastic.
It’s a truck, it’s a kitchen –it’s a dream. Four teams duke it out for the ultimate prize – their very own customized food truck for one full year. First they pitch their food truck ideas to our panel of expert judges. The judges select the top two teams who get to move on to put their concepts to the test for two frenzied days of selling. The dream will become a reality for the team that makes the most profits. Which one of our dreamers has what it takes? Get ready for one wild ride to find out.
The DNA of GSP
(Documentary, Sports - 1 x 90’)
A riddle-solving adventure game show that is full of tensions and thrills that you have never seen before.
Polt V – Polt
PERFECT BALANCE
A corpse shatters Polt’s world. Nobody claims to have known the dead man, but some have known more about him than they are willing to admit.
This feature length documentary about champion UFC welterweight fighter George St-Pierre, George St-Pierre (GSP) is an in-depth exploration of who GSP is, the motivation behind his career and life, and the strategy used in his MMA fights.
Rosaria
Played
(Entertainment Format - 13 x 60’) A family entertainment format, revamping a popular Nippon TV game show from more than 30 years ago. A couple must guess the weight of household objects they wish to win. The trick is, the weight must be the same as the woman’s weight. Local version in Vietnam is in its second season.
A CORDA D’ORO – BLUE SKY (Animation Series - 12 x 30’)
Twelve handsome boys and one girl spend a summer giving everything they’ve got to win a music competition. This is a story of youth and music. And dare we say, love?
(TV-Movies/Crime - 1 x 90’)
(TV-Movies/Drama - 1 x 90’)
(Drama - 13 x 60’)
‘Rosaria’ tells the dramatic lovestory of the beautiful Italian teacher who, by falling in love with Josef, causes not only serious family conflicts with Josef’s jealous brother Franz, but also hostilities within the village community! Will this destroy the new beginning that Rosaria had hoped for?
From Muse Entertainment and Back Alley Productions, this ensemble drama follows an elite undercover police unit as it infiltrates impenetrable criminal circles.
Wild Venice
(Reality/Lifestyle/Renovation/Design - 13 x 30’)
(Documentary/Nature & Wildlife - 1 x 52’)
Over this 13-episode makeover series, the infamous pair Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan transform their lakeside fixer-upper into a rural sanctuary worthy of Hollywood stars.
(Factual Entertainment - 4 x 60’ or 8 x 30’) ‘Air Pressure’ is a dramatic and visually jaw dropping series that follows the intense highs and lows in the lives of young international pilots who work for Indonesian Airline, Susi Air: the world’s most challenging airline.
Cold Water Cowboys
(Factual Entertainment - 10 x 60’) ‘Cold Water Cowboys’ is a character-driven docuseries following the action on four fishing boats off the coast of Newfoundland through one intense fishing season. It’s a tough job – tough on boats, tough on gear, tough on the human body – but these bred-in-the-bone fishermen wouldn’t have it any other way.
Building Invincible
(Documentary Series - 3 x 60’) For years, skylines have been at the mercy of Mother Nature with tornados, hurricanes, and earthquakes all wreaking havoc on city structures directly in their firing line. No building has been safe…Until now. Building Invincible goes inside what it takes to not only keep these structures surviving, but thriving in the face of the worst Mother Nature can throw at them.
TTV MAGAZINE/107
In magnificent, atmospheric ultra high definition 4K photography through all four seasons, this film reveals the unexpected natural glories of the world’s most beautiful man-made environment.
Colin and Justin’s Cabin Pressure
Air Pressure
Matt Hatter Chronicles
Mom By Accident
Bosch
Platinum Films
RCN Televisión
Red Arrow International
Record TV Network
Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver, Bucks, SL0 0NH Tel.: + 44 (0) 1753 651275 Fax: + 44 (0) 1753 654082 E-mail: natalie@platinumfilms.co.uk Web: www.platinumfilms.co.uk / www.matthatter.com Stand: P4-B1 Media
Ave. Américas # 65 – 82, Bogotá - Colombia Tel.: (57)1 4269292 E-mail: rcnventasinternacionales.com Stand: F26 – Level 1
Medienallee 7, 85774 Unterfoehring Tel.: +49 (0) 89/ 9507 2320 E-mail: sales@redarrowinternational.tv Web: www.redarrowinternationa.tv Stand: P4.C10
Rua da Várzea, 240 – Barra Funda/ São Paulo Tel.: +55 11 3300-4022 E-mail: emendes@sp.rederecord.com.br Web: www.recordtvnetwork.com Stand: P-1.G22
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Maria Lucia Hernandez, Directora Ventas Internacionales. Lina María Waked, Ejecutiva Ventas Internacionales.
Natalie Llewellyn, Head of International Programming
TOP EXecutivE
TOP EXecutivE
Gabriel Reyes Copello, President
Natalie Llewellyn, Head of International Programming
MOM BY ACCIDENT MATT HATTER CHRONICLES (Animation – 39 x 22’)
‘Matt Hatter Chronicles’ has emerged as one of the fastest growing boys’ global franchises of 2014. ‘Matt Hatter Chronicles’ is a high-stakes adventure comedy series aimed at 5 -10 year olds about a schoolboy whose life is changed forever when he discovers a secret dimension known as the Multiverse. Matt must become the new Hatter Hero and alongside his two best friends Roxie and Gomez, defeat and capture infamous Super-Villains from movie, myth and legend to save the Multiverse and free his Grandpa! ‘Matt Hatter’ has been sold extensively worldwide across major Free and Pay TV platforms and is dubbed in 20 languages. This pulse-pounding action-adventure series combines ground-breaking CG animation with fun and explosive storytelling, hi tech gadgetry and immersive online content. Introducing a new and unique 3D animation technique called Multivision (3D without glasses) this international hit property offers Hatter Fans all over the world the ultimate TV viewing experience.
PLANET COOK
(Live Action – 104 x 22’)
108/TTV MAGAZINE
Mortal Sin
‘Planet Cook’ is an engaging and unique cooking adventure format that puts the fun back into food and makes every meal time an adventure! Set on a tropical fantasy island, each episode sees Captain Cook guide three cool young Cook Cadets as they create and invent fun food against the clock. Every recipe in the show is inspired by the natural world and has been analysed by independent, qualified nutritionists to fit within the context of a balanced, healthy diet. Hugely successful in the UK and Australia, ‘Planet Cook’s’ core values of the series are never more relevant as healthy eating remains at the forefront of national and international government agendas worldwide.
(Telenovela - 80 x 60’)
A group of teenagers (boys and girls) from different social backgrounds all have something in common: unwanted pregnancies. Through their stories, viewers will learn about teen pregnancy: shattered dreams, social rejection, adoption, abortion… These young teens will face the consequences of careless love and sexuality, and their lives will change forever.
Irina Ignatiew, Managing Director, Global Scripted Distribution Henrik Pabst, Managing Director, Global Format & Factual Distribution Axel Böhm, Senior Vice President Sales, CEE, Spain, Italy / Global Fiction Acquistions Isabelle Fedyk, Senior Vice President Marketing & Publicity Yan He, Senior Vice President Sales, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa Caroline Kusser Senior Vice President Sales, North America Shakira Hoffmann, Senior Sales Manager, CEE Jamie I, Senior Sales Manager, Asia Tobias Schulze, Senior Sales Manager, GermanSpeaking Territories, Turkey Tim Gerhartz, Senior Sales Manager UK, Scandinavia, Benelux Zasha Robles, Director Spiral International
TOP EXecutivE Jens Richter, Managing Director
Marcus Vinicius Vieira, Executive VP Edson Pfutzenreiter Mendes, International Sales Manager Marcelo Silva, CEO Mafran Dutra, Artistic Director Moyses Macedo, Executive VP Advisor Hiran Silveira, Acquisition Director
TOP EXecutivE
Delmar Andrade, International Sales Director
Mortal Sin
(Soap Opera - On Air – 45’ - HD) Michele Vêneto came to Brazil running away from problems with the police and financial difficulties during the 70s.
Joseph from Egypt
ALIAS THE MEXICAN: THE ORANGE GROVE MONSTER
(Series – 38 x 60’ - HD)
(Serie - 80 x 60’)
A underprivileged farmer finds himself with an illegal business that in just two years provides him with enough money to threaten the Colombian state. With his own private army and trillions of dollars, he corners an entire country.
QUEST FOR HAPPINESS (Serie - 90 x 60’)
Alex, a man in his forties on a losing streak decides to follow the rules in a self-help book he found in a bookstore. ‘How to be Happy: 50 Techniques to Find Happiness.’ Viewers get to witness the hilarious outcome of his attempts to follow these rules to a tee.
STORY OF A DRUG LORD 3 (Serie - 60 x 60’)
During his time in prison, the Drug Lord develops the Opac Project, which he intends to use to legalize drugs and end drug trafficking. The plan is somewhat utopic since he is prison-bound. His faithful friends Tato and Bruna create a plan to set him free. The Drug Lord escapes from prison and rolls out his plan in the US, Mexico, Colombia and Europe. This project makes Jacob Bauman, leader of “The Great Invisible Hand” -an organization devoted to money laundering- extremely angry. He’s now an enemy the Drug Lord must fight against with the help of his new allies and his family.
Bosch
The plot is about power and a family dispute between the brothers Joseph and Jacob around 1716 BC.
Based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling book franchise, ‘Bosch’ stars Hollywood veteran Titus Welliver (‘Argo’) in his first series lead. The crime series is directed by Jim McKay (‘Rectify’) and Peabody Award winner Eric Overmyer (‘The Wire’) serves as showrunner. Set in LA, the series kicks off with homicide detective Harry Bosch following a trail to a murder after a dog brings home a human bone.
The Penny Lady
Remedy
(Soap Opera - HD)
(Drama Series - 10 x 45’) Medical series ‘Remedy’ looks at the life of a hospital through the eyes of charismatic Griffin Conner and his eccentric family of overachieving medical professionals.
Betty White’s Off Their Rockers (Comedy Series - 46 x 25’)
They’re old. They’re rude. They’re funny. With stellar ratings and 2 nominations for an International Emmy Award as Best Host, Betty White and her earless gang of seniors are back for season 3.
(Soap Opera – 91 x 60’ - HD) Carlota Losano, or Penny Lady, is a kind woman that helps the poor and fights for a dignified future for her children, Edison and Rosalia.
Tricky Business Isabel Vilela, an architect realizes that she’s pregnant on the eve of a romantic trip, but soon uncovers a secret about her husband—he has a gambling habit and is drowning in debt.
King David
(Series – 30 x 60’ - HD) Our story begins in Bethlehem, an Israelite territory, in the year 1045 B.C., and focuses on David, a good shepherd whose life is marked by love and hate, intrigue, friendship, betrayal and forgiveness.
Jackpot!
(Soap Opera – 243 x 45’ - HD) Drama, betrayal, and murder ensue when a group of friends win the lottery together.
APB With Troy Dunn
Ash
Rive Gauche Television
The Shower
Russia Television & Radio
15300 Ventura Blvd., Suite 507 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel.: 818.784.9912 E-mail: marine@rgitv.com Web: www.rivegauchetelevision.com Booth: P-1.N51
Executives Attending
David Auerbach, President Marine Ksadzhikyan, VP International Sales Tomas A Silva, VP International Sales Bryan Gabourie, Director International Sales
TOP EXecutivE
37 Shabolovka str., Moscow 115162, Russia Tel-: +7 495 955 89 20 Fax: +7 495 955 82 21 E-mail: Ref.ste@vgtrk.com Web: http://sales.vgtrk.com Stand: R7.E1
Executives Attending
Maria Dorokhina, Head of International Sales (Worldwide, except CIS and Baltic States) Maria Novozhilova, Manager of International Sales (Worldwide, except CIS and Baltic States) Maria Brenerman, Manager of International Sales (Worldwide, except CIS and Baltic States) Ekaterina Grigorieva, Head of Sales (CIS and Baltic States)
SECUOYA CONTENT DISTRIBUTION Ctra. Fuencarral-Alcobendas Km. 3,8 Edificio 3, Centro Empresarial Arbea 28108 Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain Tel.: 914261371 E-mail: sales@secuoyadistribution.com Booth: R7J11
Executives Attending
Ana Estevez, Sales Manager Carlos Benito, Head of International Development
TOP EXecutivE Vanessa Palacios, Content Manager
TOP EXecutivE
Jon Kramer, CEO
Big Town Dance
Julia Matiash, Director
THE SHOWER
(Talent Show – 10 x 90’)
APB With Troy Dunn
(Investigation Series - 6 x 60’) ‘APB with Troy Dunn’, is a new investigation series featuring Troy Dunn, a foremost expert in locating and reuniting long-lost persons. In each hour-long episode, Troy will use his expertise and experience in answering the pleas of those who are desperate to find the missing people in their lives. Over the past 16 years, Troy and his team have already helped reunite thousands of people around the world.
The Super (26 x 30’)
He’s a landlord, a manager, a security guard, a plumber, a carpenter, a psychologist, a social worker, and a best friend... No, he’s not a superhero - he’s the superintendent! Dave Paladino sees it all, from whacked out crack heads to bathtub-birthed babies! With over 1,700 units under his care, repairs and maintenance only begin to scratch the surface of his everyday duties. From hunting down ghosts to tracking escaped potbelly pigs, unclogging python-stuffed toilets to busting a family prostitution ring - Dave battles a never-ending stream of ludicrous drama and hilarious tenants.
DJ Diaries
110/TTV MAGAZINE
(6 x 30’)
International DJ Caroline D’Amore travels the globe to spend 48 hrs with the world biggest DJ’s to get the inside story, go back stage and beyond into the world of Electronic Dance Music’s hottest stars. D’Amore gives audiences an exclusive look inside the lives these famous DJ’s lead. DJ’s featured include Steve Aoki, 12th Planet, Afrojack, Cedric Garvais and more.
ASH
(Thriller – 10 x 44’ – HD) 1938, Soviet Russia. There were two of them, both strong and courageous. But one fateful day, Igor Petrov, the commander of a Red Army unit, is compelled to exchange ID papers with a safecracker known as Ash. The incident leads both men to start their lives completely anew. For the following ten years, Petrov and Ash will live their lives in the fear of discovery. They will commit acts of bravery and insidious crimes in the name of the other so that the thief becomes a hero, while the commander turns into a violent outlaw. The only thing they have in common is a tragic, painful love for the same woman. For ten years they will each encounter death and destruction before fate brings them together once more. There will be two of them again – strong and courageous, ready to fight for their love... with the knowledge that retribution awaits them.
THE IRON IVAN
(Drama – 1 x 120’ – HD) They called him the champion of champions. He was a legendary Russian wrestler who went undefeated in the rings of Nice, Paris, Milan and Vienna. In the 1930s, telegraphs around the world were abuzz with news of Poddubny. At the age of 55 he fought and defeated the best of the New World’s wrestlers in New York. Iron Ivan – a man of phenomenal strength conquered by his deep love for a woman.
Who hasn’t sung in the shower and thought “I’m not too bad!”? ‘The Shower’ gives everyone the opportunity to prove they’re great shower singers. Contestants must sing in a shower set up in a studio. Viewers use an app to determine if they deserve to get out of the shower and showcase their skills, or stay inside and remain shower singers forever.
Shine International Primrose Studios 109A Regents Park Road, London, NW1 8UR Tel.: 0044 207 985 7000 E-mail: info@shineinternational.com Web: www.shineinternational.com Stand: R8E1
Executives Attending
Katrina Neylon, Senior VP & Head of EMEA Lisette Schlippe, Sales Director, Germany, Scandinavia & Benelux Dorit Schilling, Director of Sales, International Distribution, Germany & CEE Priscilla Siney, Head of Sales and Acquisitions (French Territories) Beatriz Campos, Sales Manager, Iberia, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel & Middle East Tania Jacobson, Senior VP of Sales & Acquisitions North America Matt Vassallo, Senior VP of Sales, USA & Latin America Matthew Ashcroft, Senior VP, Head of Asia-Pacific Jeeyoung Lee, Sales Director, North & Southeast Asia Lisa Higginson, Senior Sales Manager Georgia Brown, Senior VP of Acquisitions David Clarke, Head of Global Format Acquisitions Amy Dowsett, Senior Acquisitions Manager Rebecca Dundon, Acquisitions Coordinator David Reiss, Senior VP of Marketing
TOP EXecutivE
Nadine Nohr, CEO, Shine International
WICKED CHEF
(Talk Show – 50’) Someone is invited by three family members to try a menu cooked by them and a professional chef, to try to determine which is which. But once he eats he finds out he’s been poisoned by one of the chefs. He must discover who did it and why. They all have motive and must provide good arguments to prove their innocence.
ART YOU CAN EAT
(Docu-reality – 40 x 30’/8 x 50’) Each day the host presents viewers with the secrets behind her cooking and teaches tricks to create spectacular pies; from easy to incredibly intricate art works done with sugar.
VIAJE AL PASADO (Documental – 60’)
Viewers attend the famous Art Recreation event at Marle in France, where they recreate the battle between the Tardorromans and the Barbarians. More than 400 actors participate in the event, living for days exactly as people did back in the Dark Ages.
Big Town Dance
(Entertainment – 6 x 60’) From the producers of Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew, comes a heartwarming factual entertainment format that will see Ashley and his dance group, Diversity, travel to Stockton-On-Tees, to hold open auditions and form dance groups. Bringing together people from different ages and backgrounds - from teachers and pupils to the unemployed and local business leaders - each group will work to perfect their own routines. In a show-stopping finale, thousands will take to the streets in a euphoric reminder of Stockton’s dance heritage and look to the future with a renewed sense of optimism and community spirit.
From There To Here (Scripted – 3 x 60’)
From BAFTA-winning writer Peter Bowker comes a modern day drama from hit makers Kudos (Broadchurch, Utopia). Featuring an all-star cast, the drama starts on the day a terrorist bomb rips through the heart of Manchester in 1996.
Kurt Seyit & Sura
Utopia
Dear Daddies
The Wolf Of Wall Street
SOMOS Distribution
Talpa International
TELEFE
TELEFILMS
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Sumatralaan 45, 1217 GP Hilversum, the Netherlands Tel.: +31 35 5333111 Fax: +31 35 5333334 E-mail: sales@talpa.tv Website: www.talpa.tv Stand: C16.A3
Prilidiano Pueyrredón 2989 2nd. floor (B1640ILA) Martínez – Buenos Aires – Argentina Tel.: (5411) 4102-5810 Fax: (5411) 4587-4349 E-mail: sales@telefeinternational.com.ar Web: www.telefe.com Booth: R9.A20 (ex RSV14)
Av. Libertador 1068 Piso 11, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel.: 5411 5032 6000 Web: www.telefilms.com.ar E-mail: telefilms@telefilms.com.ar Stand: P-1.E4 Hall/Level : Palais -1
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Francisco Villanueva, Sr. Vice President José Antonio Espinal, VP, Business Development
TOP EXecutivE Luis Villanueva, President & CEO
Gepke Nederlof, Head of Sales Annelies Noest, SVP Licensing & Operation Laura Rhodarmer, SVP Licensing Sebastian van Barneveld, VP Licensing Isabelle Blog, VP Licensing Dorienke Kraak, Licensing Manager Etienne de Jong, Head of International Production
SECRETOS Directed by Peky Andino with over 200 recognizable actors, with 21 original stories in various genres (drama, thriller and comedy). Everyone has secrets!
TURKISH TELENOVELAS Scripts and Spanish dubbed programming from the TV dramas that are impacting the industry.
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(Teen Telenovela – 45 x 75’) The #1 in ratings in The Americas Nickelodeon’s telenovela, showing the life and love of Kike, an adolescent who changes into a young man by virtue of a magical location.
TELENOVELA SCRIPTS
(Daily Reality – 30’) ‘Utopia,’ a groundbreaking social television experiment in which 15 individuals, get one year to build an entirely new society, from scratch. Leaving their current lives to create their ‘perfect world’ on a secluded piece of land with no facilities, no laws and no rules. Will it lead to ultimate happiness? Or complete chaos?
Beat the Crowd
(Game Show - 8 x 47’) The fun and interactive game show on which one brave contestant takes on the wisdom of the crowd in answering estimation questions about literally anything!
Down with a Dream
(Factual Entertainment - 6 x 45’)
Popular and internationally successful stories from acclaimed writers ready for remakes. Finished product available as well.
It’s the feel-good reality program in its purest form: making dreams come true for those with Down syndrome.
MOVIES
How Much are You Worth
A collection of independent, high-production value films.
EXIT
(Format) A team has to try to exit 3 rooms’ full of tricks.
(Factual Entertainment - 8 X 45’)
The show all about discovering your own net worth (you’ll be surprised) and how to finally get your finances in order!
Ricardo Costianovsky, CEO
THE WOLF OF WALL STREET DEAR DADDIES
Utopia
TOP EXecutivE
Claudio Ipolitti, International Business Director
Maarten Meijs, Managing Director
(PrimeTime Telenovela)
Humberto Delmas, Gerente de Ventas Alejandro Carballo, Gerente de Ventas Alfredo Andreoti, Gerente de Ventas
TOP EXecutivE
TOP EXecutivE
KURT SEYIT & SURA
The most expensive Turkish telenovela ever produced, signaling a new level of ambition and brilliance from the drama powerhouse. The story of a rich handsome Liutenant who falls in love with a noble woman amidst turbulent times.
Daniel Otaola, Content Distribution Manager Maria Eugenia Costa, International Business Executive Maria del Rosario Cosentino, International Business Executive Meca Salado Pizarro, Head of Marketing
Executives Attending
(Dramatic Comedy - Approx. 120 x 60’ - HD) Mauro, Franco, Ignacio and Favio are four attractive and very good fathers who become friends due to paternity. Each one has a 5-year-old son or daughter. After picking up their kids every day at Kindergarten, relating to all the issues they go through as parents, accompanying one another in a world that is mostly populated by mothers, helping and supporting each other, the four men bond and consolidate a powerful and affectionate friendship. Besides sharing conflicts, surprises and issues paternity brings along, they will find themselves involved in their personal stories.
WE ARE FAMILY
(Family Comedy - Approx. 150 x 60’ - HD) It is the story of a successful race driver who is now a businessman, single and childless; and a journalist, who is seeking her daughter, whom she had when she was 15 and her parents forced to give her up for adoption. Their paths will cross when Joaquín’s partner, Sergio Miranda and his wife, die in a plane crash. From that moment on, Joaquín will be the one to look after the children of his great friend and partner. Manuela will pretend to be a maid in the house Joaquin lives with the children, to try to get near her daughter. Little by little, they will become a family.
Revered filmmaker Martin Scorsese directs the true story of New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). From the American dream to corporate greed, Belfort goes from penny stocks and righteousness to IPOs and a life of corruption in the late 80s. Excess success and affluence in his early twenties as founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont warranted Belfort the title – ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’
LONE SURVIVOR Based on The New York Times bestselling true story of heroism, courage and survival, ‘Lone Survivor’ tells the incredible tale of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda operative who are ambushed by the enemy in the mountains of Afghanistan. Faced with an impossible moral decision, the small band is isolated from help and surrounded by a much larger force of Taliban ready for war. As they confront unthinkable odds together, the four men find reserves of strength and resilience as they stay in the fight to the finish. Director: Peter Berg. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster, Emile Hirsch, Eric Bana and Alexander Ludwig
SON OF GOD
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This major motion picture event brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling that is both powerful and inspirational. Told with the scope and scale of an action epic, the film features powerful performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects and a rich orchestral score from Oscar®-winner Hans Zimmer. Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado portrays the role of Jesus as the film spans from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. Director: Christopher Spencer. Cast: Diogo Morgado, Roma Downey, Amber Rose Revah, Louise Delamere and Darwin Shaw.
Camelia la texana
The Color Of Passion
Telemundo Internacional 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 4th Floor Coral Gables FL 33134, USA Tel.: (786) 394-1210 Fax: (305) 774-7372 E-mail: Olimpia.DelBoccio@nbcuni.com Web: www.telemundointernacional.com Stand: P0.B1
Executives Attending
Xavier Aristimuño, SVP International Business Development & Digital Media Esperanza Garay, SVP Sales & Acquisition - Latin America Karina Etchison, SVP of Sales – Europe, Africa and Middle East Olimpia Del Boccio, VP of Marketing, Press & Promotions Melissa Pillow, Sales Director – Europe Emanuela Bosco, Format Sales Manager
TOP EXecutivE Marcos Santana, President
CAMELIA LA TEXANA (Series - 60 x 60’ – HD)
In the 1970s, small town San Antonio girl Camelia falls for Emilio Varela, who promises her he’ll leave the life of crime and settle down. Camelia risks it all to help him claim a large sum of money in a dirty business. But in the process she discovers that he is only using her. He has confessed that he will be leaving her behind and returning to his wife, who is waiting for him back home. Enraged, Camelia shoots Emilio seven times, even though she bears his child. She then begins a desperate escape, and when all hope seems lost, help comes from the most unexpected person: the great drug lord Don Antonio, who captures her to later reveal that he is her father. Camelia prepares to follow in his footsteps and become a legend, by her own name: Camelia la Texana.
THE IMPOSTOR
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(LA IMPOSTORA) (Telenovela - 120 x 60’) Two women share a tragic and supernatural destiny that binds them together even after death. Monica Serrano, a world-renowned pianist with an impressive fortune, dies after the betrayal of her ambitious niece and the man she loves. But by way of a mysterious talisman, Monica’s soul, which does not accept departing from this world, occupies the body of Adriana Aguilar, a modest waitress that dies at the hands of a dangerous gangster
El Prado, A Passion For Painting
Bam’s Bad Ass Gameshow
Televisa Internacional
TVE
Zodiak Rights
6355 NW 36th Street Miami, FL. 33166 USA Tel.: +1 (786) 265 2500 Fax: +1 (786) 265 2269 Web: www.televisainternacional.tv Stand: R9.A2
Avda. Radiotelevisión, 4- 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón – Madrid – Spain Tel.: + 34 91. 581.54.01 E-mail: venta. contenidos@rtve.es Web: www.rtve.es Stand: R7 L15
Avon House, Kensington Village, Avonmore Road, London, W14 8TS Tel.: 0207 013 4400 Fax: 0207 013 4401 Email: contactus@zodiakrights.com Booth: R8.D3
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Executives Attending
Ricardo Ehrsam, General Director of Europe and Asia Mario Castro, Director of Asia and Africa Claudia Sahab, Director for Europe
TOP EXecutivE
Fernando Pérez Gavilán, VP of Televisa Internacional
María Jesús Pérez, Head of Channels Sales Rafael Bardem, Head of Programmes Sales Mª Victoria Altemir, Deputy Director, Marketing & Commercial Fernando Hernández, Executive international Sales Mª Jesús Rojo, Executive Sales of Contents
Cecile Cau, VP of Sales Elliott Chalkley, VP of Sales
TOP EXecutivE Isabelle Queme, VP of Sales
TOP EXecutivE
Rodolfo Domínguez, Comercial Director
Bam’s Bad Ass Gameshow
(Entertainment /Studio-based Entertainment - 6 x 30’)
The Color Of Passion
(Telenovela/Classic – 150 x 60’) Even when the lives of Lucia Gaxiola and Marcelo Escalante have nothing in common, their destinies will intertwine due to hatred and revenge. Lucia always believed she had the perfect family, but things aren´t always what they appear to be and she never imagined that Rebeca, the woman she always considered a mother, would be responsible for her beloved ones’ misfortune. Little by little the secrets from her past come back to get the bill paid and Rebeca will have to face her terrible actions. One of them is the dead of Marcelo’s brother, who will show up before the Gaxiola family without anyone suspecting what his true intentions are: unmasking the person responsible for his brother’s dead and take revenge. However, he ignores that in his pursuit, he will meet Lucia, who he will believe to be guilty and who will awake in him the passion for love, while she will have to struggle in order to trust again and try to forget the betrayal of the man who left her on the altar. Both must defeat the ghosts from the past, so they can find true happiness.
Dolphins with the Stars (Format/Reality Show – 70’)
‘Dolphins With The Stars’ is a contest, performance and reality show in the water that adds a new twist to the Celebrity-Show: for the first time on TV, celebrities and dolphins pair up to take part in a spectacular contest. During 1 month, 10 celebrities live alongside their dolphin partners and perform for the public in a dolphinarium, which becomes a fabulous TV stage. A jury made up of 3 experts and the public decide which celebrity-dolphin couple wins the competition.
EL PRADO, A PASSION FOR PAINTING (Documentary – 1 x 52’)
This monumental documentary show the extraordinary painting collection of the Museo del Prado. It was filmed in 4k, a new technology with an image definition four times superior to traditional high definition.
ISABEL
(Fiction – 13 x 70’) A historical series that narrates the life of one of the most important woman of Spain, Queen Isabel the Catholic. With a fast paced narration.
ISABEL
(The Second Season) (Fiction – 13 x 70’) Isabel and Fernando is just beginning but they will have to overcome great difficulties and go to war. In the second season of Isabel one of the core themes will be the conquest of Granada.
TOGETHER
(Format Emotainment) A useful public service format that channels requests for help and proposals for support. ‘Together’ encourages solidarity within society.
KNOWING AND WINNING (Format Quiz Show)
Is this half-hour format, three contestans face one another in a series of different cultural knowledge and mental agility testst.
‘Jackass’ star Bam Margera is taking his wild stunt ideas to a whole new level with this over the top competition series. Each week, competitors will vie for $10,000 by facing off against each other in incredibly demented, potentially dangerous and occasionally painful challenges. The eclectic contestants range from a kung-fu master to a roller derby queen to a magician. Each contestant must withstand the outrageous stunts, including climbing inside a barrel for a game of Human Bowling, enduring a barrage of firecrackers and being turned into crash-test dummies on an inverted zip line. The loser of each challenge is eliminated until there’s only one contestant left standing to take home the cash prize.
Mother of All Talent
(Factual Entertainment/Lifestyle - 8 x 30’) Comedic and aspirational, ‘Mother Of All Talent’ shows exactly what it takes to find and coach wannabe child stars… and to contend with their super-ambitious parents. New York-based talent managers and dynamic mother-daughter duo, Lorri Tierney and Nikki Galarza, represent babies, kids and teens looking for jobs in print ads, TV shows and movies. The competition is stiff and the stakes are high. Laughter, tears and tantrums are guaranteed. Lorri describes working with her mum as the best and the worst. Together they form a formidable team: Lorri “the diplomat” and Nikki “the bulldozer” who doesn’t mince her words, even in front of the underage talent.
INNUMBERS
11
consecutive weeks is how long Disney’s ‘Frozen’ stayed as one of the top 5 movies in the US.
US$ 227
million is how much online piracy sites earn in ad revenue a year, according to the Digital Citizens Alliance.
84
77%
TECH
Archival Disc: The Next Blu-ray Recognizing that optical discs will need to accommodate much larger volumes of storage going forward, Sony and Panasonic have jointly developed the “Archival Disc”, a new standard for professional-use, nextgeneration optical discs with the objective of expanding the market for long-term digital data storage. Both companies aim to launch systems with a recording capacity of 300 GB per disc from summer 2015, onwards. In addition, they plan to leverage their respective technologies to further expand the recording capacity per disc to 500 GB and 1 TB. In recent times, demand for archival capabilities has increased significantly in the film industry, as well as in cloud data centers that handle big data, where advances in network services have caused data volumes to soar. Both Sony and Panasonic have successful experience working on the development of Blu-ray Disc technology. They now plan to actively promote this next-generation high-capacity optical disc standard in the professional field in order to offer an effective solution for protecting valuable data into the future.
News
DISTRIBUTION
Passion
Forecasts Good Weather International distributor Passion Distribution is ready to launch a host of new and returning series from The Weather Channel catalog at Miptv 2014, totalling over 66 hours of new content. First on the list is ‘Breaking Ice’, already sold in 125 countries and which has now been picked up by UKTV (UK), Planete (France), True Visions (Thailand), Globosat (Brazil), and New Media China (China). Discovery Networks has also licensed the show for its Discovery World channel available in selected EMEA markets. Passion is also launching six other high-end factual series from The Weather Channel, including ‘Hurricane 360’, ‘Wicked in the Weather’, ‘Building Invincible’, ‘Fat Guys in the Woods’ and ‘Tornado Alley’. In addition, the distributor is presenting a second season of its popular ‘Strangest Weather on Earth’ series. Sally Miles, CEO of Passion Distribution, said: “We have a very exciting line-up of originals from The Weather Channel to launch at Miptv. The series are unique for the market as they offer buyers everything from the science of weather to larger than life characters dealing with extreme conditions!”
of the content broadcast on Russian TV in 2013 was made in Russia, says EAO.
US$ 93.7 NEW MEDIA
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Sports Fans Take to Twitter
10
is how many years Facebook, the world’s biggest social network, turned this year.
50% of Tweets about TV in the US during 2013 -a total of 492 million Tweets- were about sports events. This is one of many astounding facts Nielsen shares about sports fans and new media in its new Nielsen SocialGuide study, which analyzed Twitter conversations about the top 10 sports events since the launch of Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings (NTTR) in the fall of 2013. Nielsen says sports events also comprised 12 of the top 20 most-tweeted-about TV broadcasts during the year in the US. In addition, sports fans are not only the most active Twitter users, they’re also exposed to a higher number of tweets from others. Nielsen finds people who saw Tweets about each sports event viewed an average of 32 Tweets about that event. Which recent sports events had the biggest audience reach on Twitter in the US? Nielsen says the Super Bowl XLVIII tops the list with 15.3 million people seeing Tweets about the event, followed by the NFC and AFC Championship games (11.4 million and 10.9 million people on Twitter, respectively), the Vizio BCS National Championship on ESPN (10.4 million people seeing 4.4 million Tweets) and the XXII Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony (9.6 million people).