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Special Report
Interviews
INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTION
Leonardo Aranguibel, Director of Production at Disney Media Distribution Latin America
The Europe-Latin America Connection _/26
Selling to Produce _/12
What Content is Netflix After? _/16
Juan Mayne, Director, Content Acquisitions, Southern Europe at Netflix
A Relentless Search Extends to TV _/38
Gustavo Malajovich, Writer and Screenwriter of ‘The Bronze Garden’ for HBO
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ARTICLES 2017 EMMY AWARDS
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Dominates a Modern-Day Emmys _/06 EVENTS
PRODUCT NEWS Mipcom 2017 _/20 HIGHLIGHTS Mipcom 2017 _/32 LISTINGS Mipcom 2017 _/42
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“Laura Dern had famous parents. Forgive me for being from real people #elitism” (tweet by actress Jackie Hoffman, joking after losing a Primetime Emmy Award to Dern in the Supporting Actress in a Limited Series category.)
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2017 EMMY AWARDS
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Dominates a Modern-Day Emmys Hulu's drama won the first Emmy in a Best Series category for a streaming platform, proving the awards show has joined the new era of TV.
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ulu made history at the 2017 Emmy Awards, as the first online platform to win the Best Drama Series award for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, beating both Netflix and Amazon to the punch. The anti-woman dystopia-themed series also won all three acting categories awarded to women for Drama Series, with Elisabeth Moss winning Leading Actress, Ann Dowd winning Best Supporting Actress and Alexis Bledel winning the Best Guest Actress award. But it wasn’t all bad news for Netflix, who still grabbed a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for John Lithgow’s role in ‘The Crown’, and an Outstanding Limited Series or Movie win for the ‘San Junipero’ episode of ‘Black Mirror’. Surprisingly, fan-favorite ‘Stranger Things’ lost out on all five of its nominations at the main awards show.
The other major winner of the night was ‘Big Little Lies’, which swept the Limited Series category, winning for Best Series, Best Director (Jean-Marc Vallee), Lead Actress (Nicole Kidman), Supporting Actor (Alexander Skarsgard) and Supporting Actress (Laura Dern). HBO also won in the Variety Series category thanks to John Oliver’s double win (Best Series and Best Writing), and Julia Louis-Dreyfus historic sixth consecutive win in the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category for her role in ‘Veep’, which in turn also became this year’s Best Comedy Series. Rounding out the main categories, ‘The Voice’ won for Best Reality Competition, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ became the Best Variety Series at the 2017 Emmys, marking the first two of nine wins for the show, which dominated the comedy categories.
INNUMBERS
46%
of viewers say traditional TV has the strongest influence on their purchases, versus just 3% for social media, according to the Television Bureau of Advertising.
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short-form comedies will be launched by Novovision ahead of Mipcom: ‘Ex-Model’, ‘¡Faaail!’ and ‘Martin Sexe Faible’.
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networks and 1,000 hours of VOD content will be offered by AMC Networks Spain in its Selekt package.
50%
is how much the time Americans under 35 spend watching TV has declined since 2010, says the head of strategy at Amazon Studios.
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qualifying pay TV networks in Brazil offered 1,958 hours of local productions in 2016, according to Ancine.
65%
of the Ecuadorian TV market is controlled by DirecTV and CNT TV, according to Arcatel.
DIGITAL
Facebook Unveils Watch Originals Platform
Mark Zuckerberg CEO of Facebook
The streaming giant presented its platform for original content, produced with a host of media companies and creators. Called Watch, it’s the first place for Facebook users to watch video, and it will feature live or recorded short-form programming like ‘Bae or Bail’ from A&E, ‘Wiki What’ from Hearst, or Nat Geo’s ‘We’re Wired that Way’; as well as self-developed titles like ‘Returning the Favor’. Watch comes as part of the social media giant’s push to create a community of content makers. Watch is personalized to help users discover new shows and is organised around what their friends are watching under sections such as “Most Talked About” and “What’s Making People Laugh.” Major League Baseball games will also broadcast once a week on Facebook. The company said it expects reality, comedy and live sports to feature heavily on the platform in the future.
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‘Game of Thrones’ Finale Doubles Last Year’s Ratings As it was to be expected in a season full of records, the seventh season finale of ‘Game of Thrones’ aired on Sunday, August 27, marked a new ratings’ high for the HBO series, which bowed out to the tune of 16.5 million viewers in the US. The number includes the 12.1 million people who followed the episode on TV, plus streaming views that same night. The result makes the episode the highest-rated of the series, surpassing the previous record, set by the current season’s fifth episode, by 13%. It also improved the sixth season finale’s numbers by 36%, which had ended with 8.9 million viewers. On average, and adding all views, the seventh season of ‘GoT’ averaged 31 million viewers per episode. When adding the number from Sunday’s finale, the average will surely increase. 31 million is 34% and 8 million more than the previous season. The finale was also the most commented broadcast of the night on social media, according to Nielsen, which reported 4.17 billion interactions, with 3.09 billion from Facebook and 1.08 billion from Twitter.
MARKET WATCH Global Agency Crowned ‘Queens’ Distributor
The Turkish distributor acquired international rights to Spanish pubcaster RTVE’s Englishlanguage period drama ‘Queens’ (‘Reinas’). Telecinco Adapts ‘Little Big Shots’
The network is preparing the Spanish version of NBC’s talent show. Distributed by Warner Bros. TV Distribution, the show has already been adapted in over 12 countries.
EVENTS
The Cannes Series Festival Takes Shape The first edition of Canneseries, the international festival celebrating series which will take place in Cannes on April 4-11 2018, alongside the annual market MIPTV; has welcomed Albin Lewi as its new Artistic Director. Former head of the European iTunes editorial TV and Independent Movie team, Albin Lewi will be in charge of the competition selection as well as selecting an international jury. Canneseries is presided by the former French Culture Minister Fleur Pellerin, and is led by Managing Director Benoît Louvet, formerly EVP of the TF1 Group. Taking off on April 4, 2018 alongside MIPTV, the festival will include an international competition with a jury, composed of highly respected and prestigious members, who will hand out awards at a ceremony. The first jury members will be announced at a press conference on October 16, during MIPCOM. The festival will also include a programming open to the public including free screenings, master classes, panel discussions and much more, taking place at venues throughout the city of Cannes. In addition, a Coproduction Forum will be set up allowing creativity and market to come together and further expand the possibilities of new series.
Keshet Sells New Format to RCN
The Colombian network acquired the first season of New Form’s ‘Mr. Student Body President’ from Keshet International for its AVOD service. The show is the first Englishlanguage digital series for the platform. Univision adds English Subs to ‘El Chapo’
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US Hispanic broadcaster Univision will provide English-language subtitles on one of its Spanishlanguage dramas for what it claims will be the first time. Netflix Orders First Chinese Original
Netflix has ordered its first Chinese-language original after teaming up with a Singapore-based production company and writer/director Sam Quah.
EVENTS
Conecta Fiction Confirms Second Edition After the success of the very first edition of Conecta Fiction, the Xunta de Galicia and the SGAE Foundation have officially confirmed that the event is set to have a second edition. It will once again take place at the City of Culture of Galicia in Santiago de Compostela between, on June 18-21, 2018. The decision came after the good results obtained by its inaugural edition, which was attended by more than 400 executives from 20 countries, and hosted more than 2.5000 meetings during its three day span. In addition, the volume of potential businesses was valued at 110 million euros. Conecta Fiction is an international television event centered in the coproduction of fiction series and miniseries between Europe, the US and Latin America, and is promoted by the Xunta de Galicia and the SGAE Foundation. The second edition will once again be produced by Inside Content.
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Leonardo Aranguibel, Director of Production at Disney Media Distribution Latin America
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Selling to Produce
In the following interview, the executive responsible for the Production division at Disney Media Distribution Latin America, spoke to ttv about the company’s newest initiatives in content development and distribution, and the rules it follows when searching for new stories and partners. By Gonzalo Larrea / glarrea@todotv.tv
Leonardo Aranguibel, Director of Production at Disney Media Distribution Latin America
“The industry normally produces to sell, but we don’t. We sell to produce.”
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he premiere of the biopic ‘Hasta que te conocí’ in April 2016 was a pivotal moment for Disney Media Distribution Latin America, its first 100% original project which led to unprecedented results, that not even the most optimistic forecasts could predict. Success on pay TV through TNT in Latin America, sales in almost every country in the region, and historic audience results in key territories like the US on Telemundo and Mexico on TV Azteca. Backed by these credentials, the company is now raising the bar even further in terms of original production, with several new projects in the pipeline, in development and production.
“The industry normally produces to sell, but we don’t. We sell to produce,” Leonardo Aranguibel, director of Production at Disney Media Distribution Latin America, explained to ttv about the strategy. Using its experience as a distributor, Disney Media Distribution Latin America looks for stories that can fit its clients’ needs and match different markets’ current trends.
‘El César’, the new biopic based on the life of Mexican legend and international boxing star, Julio César Chávez, was officially presented on Monday, September 12th in Mexico City. Produced by Disney Media Distribution Latin America, TV Azteca and BTF Media, the series stands as the highly-anticipated successor for the regional phenomenon of ‘Hasta que te conoci’, given its similar production model, the names involved and the quality of its first episode, pre-premiered during the presentation. “The series has a very strong theme because I wanted all the truth to come out,” Julio César Chávez said to ttv during the presentation in Mexico. “I am very pleased and excited to be able to see this series come to life. Most of the people who get to be honored on screen have passed away, but I get to see it in real life.” Marcela Guirado, who plays Julio César Chávez’ first wife in the series, said “it was very important to show the human side of someone who has it all in Mexico and is admired internationally, and to show what lies behind that success.” Lastly, Armando Hernandez, who plays Chávez, also thanked BTF Media for the opportunity: “It wasn’t easy to take on this major challenge, not just for me, but for all my partners,” he said, praising the efforts in research and preparation done during the months prior to filming. ‘El César’ is currently on air across the region on Space, as well as Telemundo in the US and Azteca 7 in Mexico. Disney Media Distribution will be in charge of its global distribution.
“We have relationships with our clients and in each market we try to identify the existing needs, not just the clients’ needs, but the market’s needs and the natural trends. Based on this, we try to match our con-
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And same as with ‘Hasta que te conocí’, the company is betting on a launch model that features co-production partners and screens who jump on the projects before the scripts are even written. Turner Latin America, Somos Distribution, BTF Media, TV Azteca and Telemundo are some of the partners who’ve joined them in projects to date.
‘El César’ Makes its Debut in Mexico
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“We have relationships with our clients, and in each market we try to identify the existing needs, not just the clients’ needs, but the market’s needs and the natural trends.” tents and our productions to those needs,” Aranguibel added. The company’s upcoming projects go hand in hand with what the market is currently demanding, such as ‘El César’ -based on the life of Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez- and ‘Selena’s Secret’, a series that Aranguibel said won’t be a biopic. “’Selena’s Secret’ is not a biopic. The story is based exclusively on what’s written in María Celeste Arrarás’ book about the research, the trial and the sentence of who committed the crime,” he said. In fact, Aranguibel said it’s a mistake from the industry to focus so much on trendy genres -such as biopicsinstead of solid stories.
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“It’s a mistake made in this industry that we’re all guilty of. Every time a product becomes extremely successful, such as ‘Hasta que te conocí’, we all want to go out and do similar things. But things have a limit, people don’t get hooked by a genre. It’s us executives who get hooked by a genre. People are drawn to stories, appealing stories that are new and touch their soul. People don’t think ‘let me see this genre’,” he said.
“People loved ‘Hasta que te conocí’ because it wasn’t a biopic as such, but rather the story of Juan Gabriel. They connected to it. If you achieve that level of commitment, and strong characters and story, the genre is irrelevant.” In this sense, Aranguibel said to be a “defender” of the value of stories and “the strength” in the characters. SECOND SEASON OF ‘HASTA QUE TE CONOCÍ’? About the possibility to produce a second season of ‘Hasta que te conocí’, Aranguibel seemed on board with the idea, but said it’s now up to the company’s legal departments. “It’s neither a yes nor a no. We are in the negotiations stage, we don’t know what’s going to happen with that yet. It was a personal desire, expressed by Juan Gabriel, and we want to honor that,” he said. “Unfortunately, when he passed away those plans were interrupted, but we would like to honor his wishes, which he said publicly. But that depends on things that escape us, because it has to do with contracts and the legal side of it,” he said. As far as future contents go, the executive said the company is currently developing a biopic in Spain, which they already own the rights to, and other projects he can’t reveal yet. “It’s a biopic, a drama. We have the contract signed with the star and those who know the story, and we are developing it as we speak. We want to make more original productions across every territory,” he concluded. ttv
“People loved ‘Hasta que te conocí’ because it wasn’t a biopic as such, but rather the story of Juan Gabriel.”
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Juan Mayne, Director, Content Acquisitions, Southern Europe at Netflix
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What Content is Netflix After?
Juan Mayne, director of Content Acquisitions at Netflix for Southern Europe, spoke to ttv about the platform’s priorities when seeking and buying content, as well as the different business models it’s currently exploring. By Gonzalo Larrea / galrrea@todotv.tv
“We want people with great ideas and great stories to come to us and share their PROJECTS.”
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resent at the recent edition of Conecta Fiction, Juan Mayne, Netflix’s director of Content Acquisitions for the South of Europe, was definitely one of the most sought-after executive at the event, with screenwriters, producers and networks looking for ways to collaborate with the platform. And while his role at Netflix is acquiring content for Spain, Italy, France and Portugal, Mayne spoke to ttv and explained how his decisions impact Latin America as well, a territory that’s becoming more and more important for Spain, and vice versa. “I think that now more than ever with digital platforms, there is a higher exchange of content from Spain towards Latin America, and vice versa as well,” Mayne said, adding that Spanish fiction, present on Netflix since 2014, is very popular in Latin America.
“We got involved in the ‘Cathedral of the Sea’ project before the scripts were even written, because we were sure that the content was going to generate great interest with audiences in Spain and Latin America; the novel was proof of that,” he said. In addition, Mayne highlighted ‘El Chapo’ as an example, which aired on Netflix as the second screen in the
In regard to the type of content he’s searching for Netflix in the international market, Mayne said the platform doesn’t want to be limited to any specific genre, prioritizing good stories, in whatever genre they may be. “We look for great stories. We don’t want to be boxed into a specific type of content, nor do we want producers to think “what can we do for Netflix?”, because Netflix is looking for X, Y and Z. We want people with great ideas and great stories to come to us and tell us their projects and ideas, to see if they fit with the models for co-production, financing and original series,” he said. “We have a saying: “Multiple Paths to Yes”. So, if a project comes to us as an original series, but for whatever reason it can’t be done, we look for a way to do it through co-financing or as an anticipated acquisition of rights. And if that doesn’t work, we look for a way to be a part of it, even is simply as a licensee,” he added. And, having stories that can travel the world is a definite plus. “We want stories that can be interesting for local audiences, but also for viewers outside the country of origin,” he said. And while Netflix is clearly agnostic to models, it does have a few requirements in terms of rights. “What we look for in a content acquisition strategy is to have the
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Thus, Mayne didn’t hesitate when deciding to acquire the rights to the ‘Cathedral of the Sea’ project -by Atresmedia and Diagonal TV- early, before the scripts were even written.
US Hispanic market following Univision, but as a first screen in the rest of the world, including Spain, where it premiered to high views.
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“We want stories that can be interesting for local audiences, but also for viewers outside the country of origin.” content as soon as possible. This means that those places where we are the second window, have it be as close to the first one as possible. And we also want to be as exclusive as possible: to at least be exclusive among the SVOD services, and at most have all the rights be exclusive to the platform,” he said.
bers, Mayne said “is working very well in Spain and Latin America.”
“I think ‘Cathedral of the Sea’ is a perfect example of a series that gathers all these characteristics,” he explained. ‘The Ministry of Time’ is another series Netflix has invested in, as well as its first Spanish original, ‘Cable Girls’, which while not revealing any specific num-
Lastly, the executive spoke about the Turkish phenomenon and left the door open for the platform to be the gateway for Turkish dramas to enter Spain. “With Turkish dramas, we have a lot of hypotheses which we will prove in due time,” he concluded. ttv
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NETFLIX SURPASSES 100 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS WORLDWIDE Netflix announced it added more subscribers than predicted in Q2, 2017, surpassing 100 million subscribers around the world, causing its stock to skyrocket. The platform’s stock grew more than 8% to reach US$ 175.9 in operations following its earnings report’s reveal. The Silicon Valley company added 5.2 million
subscribers during the quarter, raising the total to 103.95 million worldwide. Most of the growth came from the international market outside the US, where the company has made strides to become a global service. Netflix’s net income grew 61% in a year, to reach US$ 66 million. The company’s revenue for the quarter
reached US$ 2.785 billion during the second quarter of 2017, growing 32.3% from the previous year. “In Q2, we underestimated the popularity of our strong slate of content which led to higher-than-expected acquisition across all major territories,” wrote CEO Reed Hastings in a letter to investors.
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INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTION
The Europe -Latin America Connection
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While international co-production between Europe and Latin America has been a solid practice in the film industry for some time, the TV sector is just now taking its first steps in that direction. Referents from both regions shared their outlook on the trend with ttv. By Gonzalo Larrea
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t’s happening “despacito.” Just like the catchy Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee tune that made the world dance, is how international TV productions are evolving between Europe and Latin America. Slowly, yes, but surely. In an industry that’s being revolutionized by companies like Netflix, Amazon and HBO, who have erased its traditional boundaries, with audiences increasingly used to accessing content from all over the world, and competition that’s growing in terms of quality production and increasing budgets; international alliances seem to be the answer to stay competitive. In this scenario, while examples are not abundant yet, important executives from companies in Europe and Latin America have been exploring potential co-production deals for some time now, such as Argentina’s Telefe, owned by US giant Viacom since January.
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“But as a producer, we can produce in Argentina and have international production offices, and then be equipped with new content to distribute. After that, we aim at complementing the content we have as a distributor of the local screen with third party titles and co-productions,” he added.
“We are in very advanced conversations and we hope that, in the mid to short term, we can generate one or two co-production projects between Spain and Argentina,” Borensztein said, adding he believes Latin America and Europe “are natural markets for co-production.” What’s missing, he says, is a success story. “I think the main challenge has to do with generating small success stories that lead to co-production models, which can be sustained over time, from the perspective of having stories that can be organically integrated, with talented actors known in both territories,” he explained. On the other side of the ocean, Nacho Manubens, Deputy Director of Fiction at Spain’s Atresmedia, agrees that both regions are becoming closer and closer. “Co-production with Latin America is something we are missing. But we are patient and we know the right project that makes sense will end up presenting itself. We’ve looked into it, we’ve even developed examples, and now all that’s left to do is close a deal and take the plunge,” he said to ttv. And Atresmedia is precisely an ideal company to think about this option, with series like ‘Velvet’, ‘Plastic Sea’ or ‘The Time in Between’, which have been authentic successes in Latin America, a region where they also distribute three pay TV networks.
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“While Telefe has been the leading screen in Argentina for the last few years and intends to continue being a profitable platform, it defines itself as a multi-platform producer, basically because as a screen, we have a natural limit: the local market,” Guillermo Borensztein, International Business Manager at Telefe, said to ttv.
In this sense, Telefe has kicked off this strategy with a successful co-production alliance with America TV in Peru, and plans to do the same in Ecuador. But Europe, and mainly Spain, are also a possibility. “Europe is a goal we’ve set a while back, which is inching closer,” he said.
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“It’s clear that our series are understood and can travel internationally, and increasingly in their original form, like we do them. What would be interesting to see is how a series co-produced by us having the creative leadership would work in Latin America,” he said. Televisa, the largest Spanish-language producer in the world, has also recently set the goal to sign co-production deals to develop international titles, outside of its major alliance with Univision in the US.
“I don’t see co-production as something magical. The only wonderful thing I see in it is the fact that the budget is larger, but as for the rest of it, I think it’s better to have one partner, instead of two or three,” he said.
“At this moment, when things are changing so much, from the market to the audience, we are also opening our doors to new sources. In this sense, we are open to new models; to having producers and directors from outside Televisa and working with multiple co-production models,” Rosy Ocampo, Corporate VP of Content at Televisa, said to ttv.
“On the one hand, it’s very good, because the numbers tend to be higher. But on the other hand, it makes it more complicated. It’s hard enough as a producer or a creator to be on the same page as one network, with whom you always have to go back and forward on ideas. Imagine that, multiplied by two or three countries,” he added.
“We are open to any type of model, even if it’s an international co-production. They’re more than welcome,” she added.
Thus, he believes that whenever possible, it’s better to develop a series with only one country. But, if the opportunity to be part of a co-production came around, he wouldn’t rule it out.
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But, of course, not everything is sunshine and rainbows when it comes to co-production, as explained by Spanish producer Pau Freixas from Filmax, creator of international hits like ‘Red Band Society’ and ‘I Know Who You Are’.
“We were recently in Spain evaluating that option. These are the new models we’ve been looking for. There’s nothing confirmed, but we are opening ourselves up to these different options and that’s the reason why there’s going to be a third partner in this project, probably from Spain,” she said.
“At Filmax, we have a business model based on international sales, not so much co-production with different countries, but rather producing locally to sell internationally. But the co-production ghost is always around, with the idea that if a project is bigger than the budget available in our own country, then surely co-production would be the way to go. We have never found ourselves in that position, but as a potential solution, we’re not ruling it out.” TAKING ITS FIRST STEPS. The good intentions revealed by differ-
ent players are backed by the first announcements, which will definitely help boost the new business mode in the future. At the last Miptv in Cannes, Mega and Turkish company Kanal D International signed a deal to co-produce a series between both countries, making the most of the Turkish drama phenomenon in Latin America. “Four years ago at Mipcom, walking around and visiting stands, we ran into Kanal D’s product,” said Patricio Hernández, CEO of Chilean network Mega. “That first pioneer step, which was programming Turkish telenovelas in Latin America, we now want to complement it with a second pioneer step, which is to co-produce a story that can travel all over the world,” he added when announcing the deal. “We want to merge Turkey and Chile; two countries that seem so distant, but that in terms of content, connect on so many levels and make our audience reward quality,” he said. For starters, the CEO said, the idea is to create a story whose first season has between 20 and 30 episodes, respecting the Turkish producer’s know-how, with the intention of having a finished product by mid-2018. Miptv 2017 was also a stage for TVE, TV Azteca and Telemundo Internacional to make their own announcement. The companies revealed they will jointly develop the ambitious series ‘Hernán Cortés’, produced by Mexico’s Blue Print and Spain’s Diagonal TV. It will be a total of 13 episodes, schedule to premiere in 2018 as well.
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“I think the main challenge has to do with generating small success stories, which lead to co-production models that can be sustained over time.”
“Our idea is to find notable local producers that can help us with finding talents and the creative process. And we can provide the experience we’ve acquired with successful international dramas like ‘Homeland’ and ‘The A Word’.”
“At this moment, when things are changing so much, from the market to the audience, we are also opening our doors to new sources and new models.”
“We know there have been multiple attempts to develop a series about Hernán Cortés and we honestly believe that, together with the networks and Diagonal TV’s input, this series will be able to travel all over the world. We want to tell a story of love, war and race, to break international boundaries and tear down myths,” said Raúl Campos, CEO of Mexican producer, BluePrint.
ucts can travel well and can find different platforms from the ones we work with now,” Josep Cister, Executive Director of Boomerang TV Fiction, said to ttv.
more alike than different- is making its way over to TV, to TV fiction, and in that sense, Latin America is and will always be a priority,” he said.
Months later, during the inaugural edition of Conecta Fiction, an event devoted precisely to promoting international co-productions between America and Europe, Spanish producer Boomerang and Argentine producer Underground also announced an alliance to produce a series titled ‘El extranjero’, which will be filmed in Argentina with a Spanish star and a mixed cast.
“We are at a point in which we find more things in common than things that separate us. Before, when you saw or spoke to other producers, you almost emphasized the things that made you different, but now it’s the opposite,” he said. “With Latin America, there are a lot more things we have in common than those we don’t. First, the language, which is very important. Second, Spanish fiction is travelling very well there and many of their titles are also succeeding here. So, you know the actors, the directors and it’s becoming more evident that, this thing that the film industry has been doing for so many years –producing movies among two worlds that are
Carolina González, Head of Project Development at Underground Producciones, also spoke about the benefits of co-producing in Spain. “For some time now, Underground has been wanting to co-produce with Spain, not just because of the language and the culture, but also because Spanish series are very good, they have a great quality and Boomerang seems like the ideal producer to do so,” she said. “International co-production is one of the producer’s main goals. We already have more projects in both Europe and Latin America,” she added. THE ‘NARCOS’ EFFECT. And while Spain is for many reasons the country that’s most likely to co-produce with Latin America, it’s not the only one, as proven by Turkish producer Kanal D and Israeli producer, Keshet International. “’Narcos’ made audiences around the world pay more attention
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“I believe international co-production doesn’t just answer a need for Boomerang, but rather for the market in general, whichever country you may be from. We are now at a time when fiction is very mature in every country and so there’s a need for stories that can be told across borders, almost transatlantic stories, where prod-
And in regard to Latin America, Cister said that nowadays there are more things that bring it closer to Europe than those that set them apart, so he thinks that from now on, deals like these will be more frequent.
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CONECTA FICTION, AN EVENT TO CONNECT TWO CONTINENTS Given the TV industry’s growing interest in international co-production, the second edition of Conecta Fiction will take place in 2018, a forum devoted to promoting co-productions between Europe and Latin America. Same as its inaugural edition, the event will take place in the City of Culture of Galicia in Santiago de Compostela (Spain), between June 18th and the 21st, 2018. In its first edition, the event welcomed over 400 professionals from 20 countries and during the three days, it saw over 2500 meetings and 110 euros in potential business. The event is hosted by Inside Content and backed by the Axencia Galega das Industrias Culturais (Agadic), ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, Fundación SGAE and produced by Inside Content. RTVE and Movistar+ participated as sponsors of the first edition, granting the awards for the pitching sessions.
dertone, with a deeper story. “The idea is to do something with many layers, a sort of Biblical ‘House of Cards’,” the executive said. And speaking of ‘House of Cards’, another major project for the company is a political thriller set in Argentina, with worldwide implications. “The idea is to develop it as an international production. We are already in talks with top-tier showrunners from the US. It will be in English with some Spanish.”
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And finally, the company is preparing to begin production on an Israeli series set mostly in Colombia. “Eight of the ten episodes are in Colombia, which is why we are in negotiations with local partners to produce this project,” she said.
to Latin America and the stories coming out of the region, making it a new priority for many global platforms,” Atar Dekel, Director of Drama Co-Productions at Keshet International, said to ttv.
creative process. And we can provide the experience we’ve acquired with successful international dramas like ‘Homeland’ and ‘The A Word’, as well as our international reach and our resources,” she added.
“There are so many good stories in Latin America and so many talented producers that, given the success we’ve already had in the region, it’s natural for us to start developing and producing directly for the local market,” she explained.
Among the projects already underway is a Biblical drama in Brazil, which is being developed with a local producer, to then be pitched to potential screens.
In this sense, Keshet International is currently actively looking for stories in Latin America to create “high-quality dramas” that can “make waves” in the international market. “Our idea is to find notable local producers that can help us with the local task of finding talents and the
“Obviously, being from Israel, it’s easy for us to identify major Biblical stories, and there’s currently a big demand for them in Brazil and other territories in Latin America,” Dekel said, who didn’t rule out the option of meeting with Record TV to discuss a co-production, once the series is more advanced. Still, she said, Keshet’s idea is to create a story with a Biblical un-
Keshet MX, Keshet International’s Mexican production hub, announced its participation as a co-producer in the series ‘Bandolero’, developed by Campanario Entertainment and Kenny Ortega, and created by the writers behind the Disney Channels Latin America phenomenon, ‘Violetta’. All these projects mentioned or announced, are joined by Globo’s series ‘Supermax’, a co-production made by several countries in Latin America and Spain. The series was co-developed by Globo in Brazil, Burman Office and TV Publica in Argentina, TV Azteca in Mexico, Teledoce in Uruguay and Mediaset in Spain. All in all, the scenario is clear. There are projects, ideas and opportunities. The rhythm is still slow, it’s true, but Europe and Latin America’s TV industries are inching closer together in a phenomenon that seems unstoppable. ttv
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Discovery’s David Zaslav Named Mipcom 2017 Personality Of The Year Reed Midem
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announced that Discovery Communications President and CEO David Zaslav will be honored as the Mipcom 2017 Personality of the Year, during a Gala Dinner on Wednesday, October 18 at the InterContinental Carlton Hotel. “David Zaslav is the visionary leader of one of our industry’s most dynamic and innovative companies. He continues to redefine great content and how viewers consume it in a fast-evolving marketplace. We are proud to honour him as Mipcom 2017’s Personality of the Year,” said Reed Midem’s Chief Executive, Paul Zilk. Since joining as CEO in 2007, Zaslav has transformed Discovery into a global leader in real-life entertainment, reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers around the world.
NHK Presents Mipcom’s First Ever 4K Asian World Premiere TV Screening ‘Kurara: The Dazzling Life of Hokusai’s Daughter,’ NHK’s new drama about the life of Japan’s best-known artist, will feature as the first Mipcom Asian World Premiere TV Screening on Tuesday, October 17 at 11:30am in the Palais des Festivals. The stand-alone film is based on Makate Asai’s best-selling novel “Kurara.” Shot in 4K, the drama is produced by NHK Enterprises for the public broadcaster NHK and is directed by Taku Kato, with Motohiko Sano as Executive Producer.
Movistar+ Exec to Keynote at Mipcom Domingo Corral, Head of Original Programming at Movistar+, will deliver a keynote speeches at Mipcom 2017 on Monday, October 16. Responsible for the production of series and features at Movistar+, Corral will outline the content differentiation strategy of the Telefónica Group, and will explain the ambitious strategy of original series that will offer Movistar+ subscribers one new, exclusive product per month, created with premium production values.
Gordon Ramsay to Keynote at Mipcom Gordon Ramsay, the world’s most famous chef and TV personality, is celebrating 25 years in the industry this Mipcom. During his keynote on Monday, October 16, Ramsay will reveal the motivation behind the TV personality, his views on enduring appeal for audiences around the world, how he maintains his brand across restaurant and media empires, and his plans for the next 25 years.
‘Britannia’ Selected For World Premiere TV Screening at Mipcom 2017 Major new original drama series
‘Britannia’, the first co-production between Sky and Amazon US, will have its World Premiere TV Screening at the event in Cannes on Monday, October 16. Written by Jez Butterworth, the series stars Kelly Reilly (‘True Detective’), David Morrissey (‘The Walking Dead’) and Zoë Wanamaker (‘My Family’). The show’s creators and key cast are due to be in Cannes to promote the show. The epic nine-part drama is set in 43AD, when Britannia was a country ruled by powerful Druids and warrior queens. It was shot on location in Prague and Wales and will air on Sky Atlantic in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria and will be available on Amazon Prime Video in the US in 2018.
Sony to Present Counterpart at Mipcom
On Wednesday, October 18, Ricky Van Veen, Facebook’s Head of Global Creative Strategy, and Daniel Danker, the social platform’s Director of Video Product, will discuss the increasingly important role video is playing in connecting people. They’ll delve into latest on how Facebook is bringing video to the forefront of the user experience and harnessing the power of the Facebook community. Van Veen helps develop Facebook’s approach to content and works with media partners to create programming for the platform. As Product Director at Facebook, Danker is leading product management of the company’s video product and Facebook Live.
On Sunday, October 15, Sony Pictures Entertainment is presenting an exclusive screening of the highly-anticipated, new drama series, ‘Counterpart’, an espionage series about a mysterious world hidden beneath the surface of our everyday existence. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the cast and producer of the show.
On Tuesday, October 17, Courteney Monroe, CEO of National Geographic’s Global Networks, will look at the group’s scripted content, its strategy, and why its high-end slate of new drama resonates with a global audience, dramatising factual events in an innovative and unique way. She will showcase some of National Geographic’s new dramas, including ‘The State’, a four-part event series on so-called Islamic State; ‘The Long Road Home’, based on Martha Raddatz’s book on the events of the “Black Sunday” ambush of US forces in Baghdad; and the hit series ‘Genius’, which chronicled the life of Albert Einstein, plus a preview of the just-announced season two, which will focus on the life of Pablo Picasso. Finally, Courteney will discuss the network’s hybrid series ‘MARS’, which was also renewed for a second season.
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Facebook Creative and Video Execs to Keynote at Mipcom
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15-19 OCTOBER 2017 Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
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PROGRAMME
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(*) Programme as of September 5th, subject to change prior to the event. Check the updated schedule at www.mipcom.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 18:30 GRAND AUDITORIUM Mipcom Pre-Opening World Premiere TV Screening
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 8:30 - 9:45 AUDITORIUM K International Drama Screenings 9:15 – 9:45 ESTEREL Global Overview 10:00 – 11:15 AUDITORIUM K ‘The Lawyer’ Screening (Studiocanal) 10:00 – 10:45 ESTEREL Defining a Hit: New Metrics for Success 10:00 – 11:15 ESTEREL Successful Content in the Middle East
11:30 – 13:00 AUDITORIUM A Screening: ‘The Road to Calvary’ (NTV Broadcasting Company) 12:00 – 14:30 VERRIÈRE CALIFORNIE Discover the Best New Drama Content from Latin America (INCAA and the Argentine Investment & Trade Promotion Agency)
15:30 – 16:15 ESTEREL Beyond Coproduction: Making Global Creative Connections
12:05 - 12:45 GRAND AUDITORIUM Media Mastermind Keynote: Domingo Corral, Head of Original Programming, Movistar+
15:30 – 16:00 VERRIÈRE CALIFORNIE Industry Spotlight (Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada)
12:30 - 14:30 MAJESTIC HOTEL Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch - By invitation (A+E Networks)
15:30 – 16:30 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER NHK Japan: The Road Map for UHD
13:15 - 14:15 GRAND AUDITORIUM Screenings: Fresh TV Formats 14:15 – 15:30 AUDITORIUM K Screening: ‘La Zona’ (BETA FILM) 14:15 – 14:45 AUDITORIUM A Cinematic VR: Buying It, Selling It and Funding It 14:30 – 15:15 ESTEREL Power Shifts: Who will Take the Throne of Drama? 14:50 – 15:20 AUDITORIUM A The Best of VR Content
19:30 – 23:30 INTERCONTINENTAL CARLTON HOTEL Mipcom Opening Party
15:45 – 17:00 AUDITORIUM A Screening: ‘Blue Planet II’ (BBC Worldwide) 15:45 – 17:00 AUDITORIUM K International Drama Screening 17:00 – 18:00 VERRIÈRE CALIFORNIE Industry Spotlight (3C) 17:15 - 17:45 GRAND AUDITORIUM Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom: Richard P Lepler, Chairman and CEO, HBO 18:30 – 20:00 GRAND AUDITORIUM World Premiere TV Screening: ‘Britannia’ (Sky Vision)
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10:30 – 11:15 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER HIS Delivers State of the UHD Market
11:30 - 12:00 GRAND AUDITORIUM Media Mastermind Keynote: Gordon Ramsay, Award-Winning Chef and TV Host
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 9:15 – 9:45 AUDITORIUM A Global Drama: It’s Time for Africa!
10:00 – 11:15 AUDITORIUM K International Drama Screening (ZDFE)
9:15 – 9:50 ESTEREL Formats: The New Creative Horizon
10:15 – 11:00 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER Keynote: Sky and the Future of UHD
9:15 – 10:00 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER Spain and its Commitment to UHD
11:30 – 13:15 AUDITORIUM A Mipcom Asian World Premiere TV Screening (NHK)
10:00 – 10:40 ESTEREL Originals: The Quest for Brand Defining Content
11:20 - 12:00 GRAND AUDITORIUM Media Mastermind Keynote: Courteney Monroe, CEO, National Geographic’s Global Networks
10:00 – 10:45 AUDITORIUM A A New Era for Content and Partnership in Turkey (Turkey Home of Content)
14:00 – 14:45 AUDITORIUM A OTT Platforms: A Distribution El Dorado for Live Channels and Niche Content?
14:00 – 15:00 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER ‘Blue Planet II’, in Breathtaking UHD from The BBC
16:30 – 17:00 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER Japan’s Fuji TV Network: Producing in UHD
14:15 – 15:15 ESTEREL Russian Drama Showcase
15:40 – 16:50 AUDITORIUM A Screening: ‘Pulse’ (ABC Commercial)
14:30 – 15:30 AUDITORIUM K International Drama Screening (all3media)
16:00 – 17:45 GRAND AUDITORIUM Media Mastermind Keynotes
15:15 – 16:15 VERRIÈRE CALIFORNIE Meet with Russian Talent!
17:15 – 17:45 VERRIÈRE CALIFORNIE Industry Spotlight (RT)
15:15 – 16:15 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER Spectacular Sports and Action in UHD
18:30 – 19:45 GRAND AUDITORIUM World Premiere TV Screening
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 8:30 – 9:45 AUDITORIUM K Screening: ‘Weissensee’ and ‘Dementia’ (Global Screen) 9:15 – 9:45 AUDITORIUM A How will the European Digital Single Market Affect my Business?
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9:15 – 10:15 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER Magnificent Factual Entertainment in UHD/HDR
10:30 – 11:30 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER Insight TV, Delivering UHD to a Global Audience 10:30 – 11:00 VERRIÈRE CALIFORNIE Industry Spotlight (TIVO)
12:15 – 13:00 GRAND AUDITORIUM Acquisitions Superpanel – What do Programmers Want? Presenting the World Screen Content Trendsetter Award 13:15 – 14:00 GRAND AUDITORIUM Fresh TV Fiction
11:30 – 12:45 AUDITORIUM K International Drama Screening
14:00 – 14:30 VERRIÈRE CALIFORNIE Streaming Piracy: Can your Business Model Survive?
11:30 – 12:00 GRAND AUDITORIUM Media Mastermind Keynote
14:00 – 14:15 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER More Factual Entertainment 2 in Spectacular HD
10:00 – 12:00 AUDITORIUM A Sessions & Workshops
11:30 – 12:30 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER UHD: The Latest evelopments 2
10:00 – 11:00 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER UHD: The Latest Developments 1
14:00 – 15:00 SONY 4K ULTRA HD THEATER The Very Best in Ultra HD
14:00 – 15:00 AUDITORIUM A Trending Topics: The Most Buzz-Worthy Trends of the Market
10:00 – 11:30 AUDITORIUM A Media Programme Beyond 2020: Connecting Content, Financing and Audiences
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
14:30 – 15:00 GRAND AUDITORIUM Media Mastermind Keynote: Ricky Van Veen, Head of Global Creative Strategy, Facebook; and Daniel Danker, Director of Video Product, Facebook 15:15 – 15:45 GRAND AUDITORIUM Mipcom Personality of the Year Keynote 20:00 INTERCONTINENTAL CARLTON HOTEL Mipcom Personality of the Year Gala Dinner (by invitation)
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Gustavo Malajovich, Writer and Screenwriter of ‘The Bronze Garden’ for HBO
A Relentless Search Extends to TV
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The TV adaptation of the novel “The Bronze Garden” became HBO Latin America’s biggest show of the year. Gustavo Malajovich, author of the book and screenwriter of its adaptation, spoke to ttv about the groundbreaking story, which already has a second season in the pipeline. By Luis Cabrera
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“HBO Latin America’s scale of production escapes the parameters of any other TV producer in the region.”
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he gripping story of Fabián Danubio, a father and the relentless search for his missing daughter, has become the biggest show of the year for HBO Latin America. ‘The Bronze Garden’ (originally titled ‘El jardín de bronce’ in Spanish), finished its first season on August 13th, praised by both critics and audiences alike. While its success may come as a surprise to many, it’s exactly what HBO
Latin America was betting on when it decided to adapt the homonymous novel by Gustavo Malajovich, with a star-studded cast featuring Joaquín Furriel, Luis Luque, Julieta Zylberbeg, Gerardo Romano, Romina Paula, Mario Pasik, Claudio da Passano, Alan Sabbag, Norma Aleandro and Daniel Fanego. The TV series was directed by Hernán Goldfrid and Pablo Fendrik, and produced by Luis F. Peraza, Roberto Ríos, Paul Drago and
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“HBO offered us plenty of freedom, while also generating enthusiasm, which translated into the final result.” el meant an entirely different approach.
The script was adapted by Malajovich himself, who worked alongside Marcos Osorio Vidal to transform his novel into the hit series.
“As a screenwriter, I’ve always read novels that I’ve saved as potential texts for adaptation,” Malajovich said to ttv. “What’s most important to me has always been the plot and the characters.”
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. Malajovich has a vast track record writing for TV (‘Los simuladores’, ‘My Lovely Hope’), but adapting his own nov-
“I did the screenwriting part of this project alongside Marcos Osorio, which guaranteed I was able to lean on someone to help me take a
step back from my own novel and adapt it without any fear of transforming it into something else,” he added. Backed by Diego Andrasnik, who had enjoyed the novel, Malajovich and Osorio started working on its adaptation. In 2014, discussions began with HBO Latin America, but pre-production didn’t start until the second half of 2016. “That’s when we last revised the scripts,” Malajovich said.
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Néstor Hernández from HBO Latin America Originals, with Adrián Suar and Diego Andrasnik from Pol-Ka Producciones.
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TWO NEW STORIES IN THE WORKS The first season of ‘The Bronze Garden’ has 8 episodes. The series follows the story of Fabián Danubio, an architect who’s not satisfied with his life, who gets his world turned upside down when his fouryear-old daughter Moira disappears. The only clue is a phrase the girl said a few days before she went missing: “The man from the bronze garden came.” The search for his daughter will lead Fabian into the darkest places in Buenos Aires. The series adapts Malajovich’s book, but at the same time opens doors to other narratives for new seasons. “We are working on a new case that’s original for the series. It’s not an adaptation of one of my novels,” he said about the next project for HBO. “The funny thing is I’m also putting the final touches on the second novel about Fabián Danubio. That’s when his universe gets divided: one story for the novel and one for TV. Maybe at some point, the stories will meet again. It could be very challenging for me, writing both stories at the same time, but it’s also enrichening for the reader and the viewer.”
While the writing process was long, considering they started from a novel, the result made all parties fully satisfied. The novel’s story, instead of being limited by the TV adaptation, could grow and develop even further. “We had to add more elements to certain characters because of how important they became when we took the story to the TV. Officer Blanco’s story is more developed and so is Ruso’s, Fabián’s friend,” Malajovich said. “There are also certain story lines that interconnect between the characters, which we also developed more in the series than in the novel. That’s the beautiful part; when something new is added to a story that you already know. That’s also a surprise for the viewers who have already read the novel.” THE HBO QUALITY GUARANTEE. The search for Little Moira leads Fabián and the rest of the characters to different locations in Argentina,
and while that meant a big challenge for the production, HBO spared no efforts in the adaptation. “I was never told ‘we can’t do this because it’s too expensive’,” he said. “The book’s locations were respected almost fully. The production team was very excited, because everyone liked the original story and they were part of a project under the HBO brand, backed by Pol-ka, which had a wide range of quality in all of their genres. HBO offered us plenty of freedom, while also generating enthusiasm, which translated into the final result.” Filming took 82 days, an average of between 8 and 10 days for each of the series’ 8 episodes, with directors and their teams alternating between episodes. “HBO Latin America’s scale of production escapes the parameters of any other TV producer in the region,” Malajovich said. ttv
“There are certain story lines that interconnect between the characters, which we developed more in the series than in the novel. That’s the beautiful part; when something new is added to a story that you already know.”
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Luo Bao Bei
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9 STORY MEDIA GROUP
A+E Networks
All3Media INTERNATIONAL
23 Fraser Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M6K 1Y7 Tel: +1 416-530-9900 Fax: +1 416-530-9935 Email: distribution@9story.com Website: www.9story.com Booth: R7.K28
235 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 Tel: +1-212-210-1400 Website: sales.aenetworks.com Email: intl.sales@aenetworks.com Booth: P3.C1
Berkshire House, 168-173 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7AA Tel.: +44 (0)20 7845 4350 Fax: +44 (0)20 7845 4399 Email: international@all3media.com Website: www.all3mediainternational.com
Executives Attending Natalie Osbornek, Chief Strategy Officer Claudia Scott-Hansen, VP, Business Development Alix Wiseman, VP, Business Development & Acquisitions Stephen Kelley, Senior Director, Distribution Federico Vargas, Senior Director, Distribution Natalie Dumoulin, VP, Creative Affairs Darragh O’Connell, Creative Director Jennifer Ansley, VP, Marketing & Communications Kathleen Bartlett, Marketing Manager, Trade
Executives Attending Denis Cantin, VP/Head of Content Sales, EMEA Ellen Lovejoy, VP/Head of Content Sales, Americas and Formats Glen Hansen, VP/Head of Content Sales, Asia-Pacific Bryan Gabourie, Srenior Director, International Content Distribution Michael Oesterlin, VP, International Content Sales Edwina Ngao, Head of China, International Content Sales Mark Garner, SVP, Dist & Digital Content Licensing
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Vince Commisso, President & CEO
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Alberto Giacometti By Stanley Tucci
Helen Jurado, Senior Director, International Content Sales, Latin America
Executives Attending Janel Downing, Sales VP, Latin America TOP EXECUTIVE
Sally Habbershaw, EVP, Sales and Coproduction, North America
ALBERTO GIACOMETTI BY STANLEY TUCCI (Factual / Documentary - 1 X 60’) Obsessed with the great modernist artist Alberto Giacometti, this documentary special sees Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci explore the life and work or the artist he loves, revealing why Giacometti was one of the most relentlessly honest and enquiring artistic minds to have ever lived.
LUO BAO BEI
KNIGHTFALL
(Animation - 52 x 11’)
(Series - 10 x 60’)
(Factual / Entertainment - 4 X 60’)
‘Luo Bao Bei’ is a bright and spirited 7-year-old girl with a vivid imagination, on a quest to understand the world around her. With her friends and some endearing animal companions by her side, she navigates the excitement of childhood with enthusiasm and curiosity, always finding adventure along the way.
‘Knightfall’ is the story of The Knights Templar, one of the most powerful entities in history, guardians of the Holy Grail and the road to Jerusalem, founders of the modern banking system and inspiration for Arthurian legends and modern-day films and books. This series chronicles the actual events leading up to and following the persecution, downfall and eventual burning at the stake of the Knights Templar on a fateful Friday the 13th, 1307.
A group of highly skilled engineers will be put into a catastrophic scene and left to find a way out. They must generate their own power and make their own shelter – but they can’t just survive, they must ‘Escape’.
ANGELA’S CHRISTMAS (Animation / Special 1 x 26’) Set in Ireland in the early 1900s, Angela’s Christmas is a funny, heart-warming and poignant story about the power of family and the innocent desire of a child to ensure everyone is safe, warm and loved at Christmas time. Based on children’s book by Frank McCourt and starring Lucy O’Connell (Song of the Sea) and Oscar nominated Ruth Negga (Loving).
UNDERCOVER HIGH (Format - 60’) High school can be brutal and unforgiving, but in these halls, it can be downright violent. Go undercover with six adults as they secretly explore the most troubled schools in America.
ESCAPE
LIAR (Drama / Thriller - 6 X 60’) A six-episode psychological thriller that follows Laura Nielson and Andrew Earlham as their seemingly innocent date unravels into a complex web of deceit that neither could foresee.
Our Story
El César
Calinos Entertainment Kavacik Mah. Ekinciler Cad. Necip Fazil Sok. Calinos Plaza No.6 Beykoz Istanbul-Turkey Tel: +90 216 999 49 99 Email: info@calinosentertainment.com Website: www.calinosentertainment.com Booth: P -1/M59
Executives Attending Asli Serim, International Sales Director Anghelo Taylor, International Sales Manager Goryana Vasileva, Business Development Manager Ebru Mercan, International Sales Representative
City Of Secrets
DISNEY MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LATIN AMERICA
FOX NETWORKS GROUP CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
Two Alhambra Plaza 9th Floor, Coral Gables, FL33134, USA Tel: (+1) 305-567-3758 Fax: (+1) 305-774-3913 Website: www.daet.tv
10 Hammersmith Grove, London W6 7AP, UK Tel: +44 (0) 203 426 7000 Email: contentsales@fox.com Website: www.fngcontentdistribution.com Booth: C16.C
Executives Attending Henri Ringel, VP Distribution Jack Morera, Director of Distribution Leonardo Aranguibel, Director of Production Fabiola Bovino, Senior Marketing Manager
Executives Attending Connie Hodson, VP Content & Marketing Manuel Miguez, Executive Director, Latin America & Hispanic Carolina Lozano, Associate Sales Manager, Latin America Maria Grazia Ursino, Executive Director, Italy, Spain & Portugal
TOP EXECUTIVE
TOP EXECUTIVE
Fernando Barbosa, SVP Production & Distribution
Ismail Dursunov, Deputy General Manager
TOP EXECUTIVE
Prentiss Fraser, EVP & MD, Content Distribution
EL CÉSAR OUR STORY (Drama) Filiz (Hazal Kaya) has been struggling to survive in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Istanbul while looking after her 5 younger siblings and her useless alcoholic father. Filiz thinks that there is no place for love in her life up until the day she meets Baris. He is in love with Filiz and will do anything to become a part of the family but his mysterious identity and dark past will put their relationship in danger. The show is an adaptation of the award winning TV series ‘Shameless’.
The show tells the story of Bahar, a young woman living alone with her two children. Bahar, who was abandoned by her mother when she was eight years old, suffers deeply again when she loses her grandparents too. Just when she thinks she is all alone in the world she met Sarp, who she falls madly in love with. When Sarp unexpectedly dies Bahar is once again alone but the sudden appearance of her mother and extremely eclectic sisters open a door to unexpected events.
Based on the life of Julio César Chávez, the series stars Armando Hernández as the mythical boxer. Together with Hernández is Héctor Bonilla as the mysterious “Hombre del Cigarro”; Leticia Huijara as Doña Isabel, our protagonist’s mother; Maya Zapata as Blanca Santiago, a young but tenacious journalist who investigates the connection between drug trafficking and boxing; Marcela Guirado as Amalia Carrasco, Julio César Chávez’s first wife; and Julio Bracho as Ángel Gutiérrez,the boxing agent who works for Arellano Félix’s cartel.
CITY OF SECRETS
HASTA QUE TE CONOCÍ
WARRIORS
(Biopic / Drama - 13 x 60’) The drama series is based in the life of Mexican singer and songwriter Alberto Aguilera Valadez, better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel, and follows steps of the musical idol from his humble beginnings towards his dream to fame. Every episode of the show is based on unpublished evidence that reveals, as never before, the life of a man whose talent led him to defy his fate and overcome poverty, betrayals and prejudices, to become the most beloved musical icon in Latin America.
(Thriller - 38 x 60’) New drama starring Erkan Petekkaya (Broken Pieces) as a complex, troubled but charismatic family man who’s respected for keeping secrets. His biggest secret is that he’s a government agent, out to expose the most ruthless crime in Istanbul. But things get complicated as his family life begins to crumble he falls in love with the crime lord’s daughter. (Drama - 27 x 60’ / 38 x 60’) A new series about the dedicated heroes in the Sword Team, a specialist unit in Turkey’s elite fighting forces the Maroon Berets. They serve in some of the toughest conditions in the world and encounter unimaginable difficulties every single day but they are also family men and lovers.
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WOMAN (Drama)
(Biopic / Drama – 26 X 60’)
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Mrs. Fazilet And Her Daughters
Queens
Inter Medya
Global Agency
GUSTO WORLDWIDE MEDIA
Valikonagi Caddesi 26/3, Nisantasi, 34367 Istanbul, Turkey Tel: (+90 212) 231 0102 Email: info@intermedya.tv Website: www.intermedya.tv Booth: C16.D
Abdi Ipekci Caddesi, Park 19-1, K: 3, 34367 Nisantasi, Sisli Tel: 0090 212 240 5769 Email: info@theglobalagency.tv Website: www.theglobalagency.tv
66 Muriel Street, Ste. 203, Ottawa, Canada K1S4E1 Tel: +1-613-730-1728 Email: sales@gustoworldwidemedia.com Website: www.gustoworldwidemedia.com Booth: P-1.A0
Executives Attending
Executives Attending Izzet Pinto, CEO
Melissa Okan, Sales & Marketing Manager Sibel Levendoglu, Sales Executive Beatriz Cea Esteruelas, Sales Executive Shannon Ramey, Sales Executive Elena Pak, Sales Executive Pelin Koray, Sales Executive Pakize Atil, Sales Executive
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Can Okan, Founder / CEO
MRS. FAZILET AND HER DAUGHTERS (Drama)
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Fish The Dish
Mrs. Fazilet and her daughters live a modest life but her life-long dream of becoming rich hasn’t been a success yet. After her husband’s death she is determined to settle her anger and misery by using her daughters. Her greatest supporter on this path to fame and money is her youngest daughter, Ece. However, her oldest daughter Hazan, who greatly suffered from her father’s absence, has a harsh disposition and is angry of her mother’s fondness for beauty. Hazan, who has never forgiven her mother for her father’s death, is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of Fazilet’s dreams.
MONEY MONSTER (Game Show) The Money Monster is a studio-based quiz show in which the contestants win the money they manage to count after each correct answer. In order to win the money, they have to know the exact ammount they count.
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Executives Attending Amanda Saks, Director of Business Affairs TOP EXECUTIVE
Izzet Pinto , CEO
QUEENS (Drama - 9 x 60’) ‘Queens’ is the story of the rivalry that existed between two great European monarchs: Mary Stuart of Scotland and Elizabeth I of England. They fought for supremacy in the political, religious and personal realms, under the attentive eyes of the most feared monarch in Europe, Philip II, heir to the largest empire every created, of the Papacy and of the Kingdom of France.
FIREFLY (Dramedy) On one side there’s a very successful divorce lawyer who has distanced himself from love since he feels that there is nothing left in life that can amaze him. On the other side there’s smart and fun young woman full of life. Both their paths cross by an accident and this lead them on a journey to love.
Chris Knight, President and CEO
FISH THE DISH (Food series - 15 X 30’ S1 - 15 X 30’ S2 4K) Beautifully-shot 4K cooking series that celebrates sustainability while demystifying cooking seafood. The show is accompanied by 120+ recipes with gorgeous videos and food photography.
ONE WORLD KITCHEN (Food series - 30 X 30’ S1 - 24 X 30’ S2 - 28 X 30’ S3 4K) Visually stunning food series featuring nine delicious international cuisines (Italian, Indian, Thai, Argentinian, Japanese, Cantonese, Lebanese & Greek). It is accompanied by 320+ beautifully-shot webisodes, diverse recipes, and gorgeous food photography.
THE URBAN VEGETARIAN (Food series - 15 X 30’ 4K) Set in an upscale kitchen, this stylish series celebrates delicious vegetarian cuisine. It comes alongside 45+ unique recipes, mouth-watering webisodes, and beautiful food photography.
Family Secrets
Masters Of Dance
Born And Missing
KANAL D INTERNATIONAL
Keshet International
MARVISTA ENTERTAINMENT
Dogan TV Center 100. Yil Mahallesi 34204 Bagcilar, Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 212 413 5666 Fax: +90 212 413 5204 Email: sales@kanald.com.tr Website: http://kanald.international Booth: Riviera 9 / R9.A32
12 Raul Valenberg Street, P.O.B. 58151, 6158101 Tel Aviv, Israel Tel: +972 3 7676031 Email: info@keshetinternational.com Website: www.keshetinternational.com Booth: R8.C9
10877 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA Tel: +1 424 274 3000 +1 424 274 2050 Email: gjo@marvista.net Website: www.marvista.net Booth: R9.A9
Executives Attending Ezgi Ural, Director of Sales and Business Development Asia, Middle East and Europe Alaa Elabasy, Sales Executive, Asia, Middle East and Europe Selim Türkmen, Sales Executive, Africa Mikaela Perez, Sales Executive, Americas
TOP EXECUTIVE
Executives Attending Keren Shahar, COO & President of Distribution Kelly Wright, VP of Distribution & New Business Gary Pudney, Head of Asia Atar Dekel, Head of Global Co-productions Anke Stoll, Director of Acquisitions and Co-productions Nicola Andrews, Senior Sales & Commercial Director, Kids TOP EXECUTIVE
Kerim Emrah Turna, Director of Sales and Business Development America and Africa
FAMILY SECRETS (Drama HD - 13 X 140’ - 41 X 45’) Famous businessman Kemal İpekçi is living an enviable life in İstanbul with his wife Suzan and his children, Mert and Çiçek, until an incident happens to his son Mert. This leads to the revelation that Kemal has another family that no one knows about. Kemal had to live a double life till then, but when the truth is revealed, Kemal will have to have a fight with unexpected issues to protect his incomplete love and children. (Series - 20 X 130’) Bayram and his only friend, his blood brother Salih, forget their dispute and agree to the engagement of their young children Melek and Kerem. Living in different cities and leading different lives, they didn’t forget about their promise, but both their children have a life of their own, with loves that pulls them in another direction. Deciding to take matters into their own hands, they will create a plan no-one considered before.
TOP EXECUTIVE
Fernando Szew, CEO
MASTERS OF DANCE (Talent Show - 22 X 60’-90’) In this epic battle of skill, style and talent, four renowned dance masters put their reputations and egos on the line to crown the country’s best dancer and be named the ‘Masters of Dance’.
DOMINATION (Game Show - 3 X 30’-60’) Players must choose their battles wisely in this national TV event where one studio contestant is challenged to outsmart an entire country, group by group, in a thrilling game of knowledge and strategy. Do they have what it takes to outsmart the nation’s vegans, Justin Bieber fans and taxi drivers? Viewers at home can also play along in real time, ranking themselves against the nation’s groups.
BORN AND MISSING (Thriller - 1 X 90’) A week after she gives birth, Ashley dies in a fatal car crash and her newborn has gone missing. Devastated, her husband Brian fears that there is something more devious behind the accident and the whereabouts of his child.
ERUPTION LA (Disaster - 1 x 90’) Struggling screenwriter Josh Kendricks finds himself the star of his own disaster movie when supervolcanoes begin erupting all over Los Angeles. Now Josh must work together with eccentric scientist-turned-novelist Quinn Irwin and Hollywood diva Kat Rivers to get Dr. Irwin’s research to the mayor and save the city before it blows in one final eruption.
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FLAMES OF DESIRE
Alon Struzman, CEO
Executives Attending Rod Rodrigo, Director, Worldwide Distribution Andrew Whiteman, Director, Worldwide Distribution Rebecca Shipley, Director, Worldwide Distribution Jennifer Kim, Worldwide Distribution Deena Stern, SVP, Marketing & Communications Stephanie Slack, EVP, Acquisitions & Co-productions
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You Name It
Heidi Welcome Home
Mistco
Mondo TV GROUP
Pol-ka Producciones
Tel: +902166951300 Email: info@mistco.tv Website: www.mistco.tv Booth: P-1 N51
Via Brenta, 11 - 00198 Rome, Italy Tel: +39 06 86323293 / +39 06 8632036 Email: mondotv@mondotvgroup.com Website: www.mondotvgroup.com Booth: P-1.N1 / P-1.M2
Jorge Newbery 3449, Capital Federal Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: +54 11 4553 0588 Website: www.pol-ka.com Booth: C-1.P72 Executives Attending Luciana Egurrola, International Sales
Executives Attending Beyza Nur Torun, Sales & Marketing Manager TOP EXECUTIVE
Aysegul Tuzun, VP Sales & Marketing
YOU NAME IT (Drama - 180 X 45’) Ömer finds himself in an obligatory game for his sister who has 6 months left to live... He will go through a contractual marriage. He will pay Zehra the money she asked for and buy her for 6 months.
THE LAST EMPEROR
Executives Attending Orlando Corradi, President Matteo Corradi, CEO and Board Member of Mondo TV Suisse Paolo Zecca, Chief Production Officer Micheline Azoury, Head of Aquisition & TV Sales Alessandro Venturi, International Sales Manager Theo Kouroglou, International Sales Manager Dimitri Papanikas, Sales Executive of Mondo TV Iberoamerica Valentina La Macchia, Director of Consumer Products TOP EXECUTIVE
Maria B. Fois, General Manager
(Drama - +100 X 45’) ‘The Last Emperor’ is an assertive brand-new drama series. The story sheds light on the last strongest Ottoman emperor, Abdulhamid Han. He is famous for being the most modernist and innovator emperor of Ottoman Empire.
RESURRECTION “ERTUGRUL” (Drama - 270 X 45’)
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Family Silence
In this great story from 13th century, our hero Ertugrul is struggling to find a home for his tribe and the woman he is in love with.
EGE AND GAGA (Animation - 26 X 7’) Story of a little boy named Ege and his best friend Gaga, a talking crow. In each episode they find and learn something new and record it to their notebook with pictures and photos.
HEIDI WELCOME HOME (Live serie - 60 X 45’ - 120 X 24’) ‘Heidi, Welcome Home’ is based on an original idea by the legendary Argentinian writer and producer Marcela Citterio. The series reinterprets the worldwide classic Johanna Spyri novel from 1880 with a modern touch, featured with comedy and music. We rediscover the story we all know and the universal values that drove the success of Heidi classic - kindness and freedom. The charming and friendly girl who moves from her rural home to the unfamiliar and confusing environment of the big city has now a difference: Heidi’s daily life, friendships and adventures take place in the modern world. There’s no direct reference to modern places or events, however, allowing the series to retain a timeless feel.
TOP EXECUTIVE
Manuel Martí, Head of Development and International Production
FAMILY SILENCE (Dramedy - 20 X 60’) Miguel and Elisa became parents when they were very young. They are conservative about their children’s education. They both work from home: he has his dental office and she renders catering services. Lara, one of their daughters, studies Fashion Design. She is in a relationship with Juan and will do everything she can to stop being a virgin. However, something will come up every time to prevent it, which will put her in an increasingly awkward situation. Tobi, their eldest child, is quite androgynous; he likes telling people that his parents are dead. And Mia is about to finish high school. She is the most sensitive member of the family and also the only one who dares to say what the others don’t.
Brave Heart
Belaventura
S.W.A.T.
Raya Group
Record TV
Salih Omurtak Sok. No 40 Koşuyolu Kadıköy Tel: 00902165451533 Fax: 00902165451534 Email: ramazan@rayagroup.tv Website: www.rayagroup.tv
Rua da Várzea, 240 - Barra Funda, 01140-080 São Paulo-SP, Brasil Tel: +55 11 3300-4022 Email: emendes@sp.rederecord.com.br Website: www.recordtvnetwork.com Booth: P-1.G22
Executives Attending Ramazan Yirmibesoglu, Owner TOP EXECUTIVE
Executives Attending Edson Mendes, International Sales Manager
TOP EXECUTIVE
Nil Pekin, Sales Executive
BRAVE HEART (Series)
Delmar Andrade, International Sales Director
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT 10202 W. Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 Tel: +1-310-244-4000 Website: www.sonypicturestelevision.com
Executives Attending John Weiser, President, U.S. Distribution Angel Orengo, EVP, Distribution, EMEA Andy Kaplan, President, Worldwide Networks Alex Marin, Head of Distribution, Latam and Canada Angelica Guerra, Head of Production Latam and Canada TOP EXECUTIVE
Keith Le Goy, President, Worldwide Distribution
BELAVENTURA (Telenovela HD - 150 X 50’) The story takes place in a 15th century kingdom known as Belaventura; a war-trodden place that has recently entered into peace. There lives Enrico, the heir to the throne, and Pietra, a local girl from the plebeian village. When these two meet, they will find in the other what is missing in their lives.
DON’T WORRY ABOUT ME
THE RICH AND LAZARUS
(Series)
(Telenovela HD - 170 X 50’)
Yilmaz owes his life to Sinan after he saves him from a boating accident caused by a storm. After Sinan returns home from the Army - guilty about the loss of his father on the same accident - Yilmaz puts him at the head of his company. However, when Sinan meets Yilmaz’s beautiful wife Bahar, it is love at first sight and they cannot resist getting closer. And when both their brothers fall for the same girl, the animosity between their families will grow.
Asher, Joanne and Zach are inseparable childhood friends until both of the boys fell deeply in love with Joanne. Beyond intrigue, betrayal and a love triangle that will live through the years, they will have to deal with the fulfillment of the prophecy of Jeremiah: the sons of Israel will be punished for their disobedience and infidelity to God’s laws through the invasion of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon.
S.W.A.T. (Drama - 45’) The Show follows a locally born and bred S.W.A.T. lieutenant who is torn between loyalty to the streets and duty to his fellow officers when he’s tasked to run a highly-trained unit that’s the last stop for solving crimes in Los Angeles.
COUNTERPART (Thriller - 10 x 60’) Academy Award Winner J.K. Simmons plays Howard Silk, a lowly cog in a UN spy agency, who discovers that his organization safeguards a crossing into a parallel dimension.
THE GOOD DOCTOR (Drama - 45’) Series centered on a young surgeon with Savant syndrome who is recruited into the pediatric surgical unit of a prestigious hospital. The question will arise: Can a person who doesn’t have the ability to relate to people actually save their lives?
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After Ömer rescues a Syrian refugee and his family from drowning after their boat sinks, he returns home from the army a hero, but upon his return he discovers a shocking truth: a mafia group with international connections has begun to use local fishing boats from the town he was stationed at for the purpose of smuggling people, weapons and drugs.
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The Perfect Question
El señor de los cielos
Valerian
Talpa GLOBAL
Telemundo Internacional
Telefilms
Media Park, Matrix Building, Familie de Mollaan 1, 1217 ZB Hilversum, The Netherlands Tel: +31 35 533 3111 Email: sales@talpa.tv Website: www.talpa.tv Booth: C16.B
2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 4th Floor, Coral Gables FL 33134, USA Tel: (786) 394-1210 Fax: (305) 774-7372 Email: Olimpia.DelBoccio@nbcuni.com Website: www.telemundointernacional.tv
Av. Libertador 1068 PISO 11, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: 5411 5032 6000 / 33 4 92 99 8284 Email: telefilms@telefilms.com.ar Website: www.telefilms.com.ar Booth: P-1.C 2 Hall/Level: Palais -1
Executives Attending Esperanza Garay, SVP of Sales and Acquisitions, Latin America Olimpia Del Boccio, VP of Marketing, Press and Promotions Joysette Rivera, VP of Sales, Latin America Viviana Acosta-Rubio, Poducer and Digital Sales
Executives Attending Ricardo Costianovsky, CEO Juan Parodi, Director The Magic Eye Humberto Delmas, Sales Manager Alfredo Andreotti, Sales Manager Alejandro Carballo, Sales Manager Mariana González Pistiner, Marketing
Executives Attending Annelies Noest, Director of Formats and Global Network Ingrid Akkerman, Head of licensing and Branded Concepts
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Maarten Meijs, Managing Director
Tomás Darcyl, President
Marcos Santana, President
THE PERFECT QUESTION (Game Show - 8 x 60’) ‘The Perfect Question’ turns the traditional quiz show upside down; here the contestant is the quiz master at the same time… He comes up with questions and asks them to a studio audience of 100 people. Is the contestant able to ask them The Perfect Question - getting one wrong and one right answer - and go home with a big cash prize?
STARS DATE IN THE DARK
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(Dating Show) Our dating phenomenon Dating in the Dark is back, with a giant twist! Each episode 1 celeb and 4 singles live on each side of the house. We take stardom and looks out of the equation, because the celebs and singles date in 100% total darkness. When it’s time to flip on the lights…. The celebrity needs to choose: pick one of the singles to date or walk away forever.
EL SEÑOR DE LOS CIELOS (Super Series - 82 x 60’) Aurelio Casillas has retreated from his business in order to live out his latest romance. Although authorities believe he is dead, Aurelio knows that he must soon resurge to finalize a war with his nephew Victor, who brings the country into chaos along with emerging organizations under his command. Ironically, Aurelio could be the one to save the country from its destruction.
JENNI RIVERA: MARIPOSA DE BARRIO (Biopic - 90 x 60’) The story based on the life of Jenni Rivera - her childhood, her relationships and her music career - follows this invincible woman in her struggle to get ahead and push her children forward, despite constant hardship. This is the story of The Diva of Banda Music. Mariposa de Barrio, based on the autobiography Unbreakable: My Story, My Way, is the biographic series authorized by her family.
VALERIAN (Action / Adventure / Fantasy - 137’) A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
ME GUSTA PERO ME ASUSTA (Comedy - 100’) The film, a production of Telefilms Group and Wetzer Films, deals with the life of a young man named Brayan Rodríguez, who has an obligation to expand his family’s business in Mexico City. It stars Minnie West and Alejandro Speitzer.
Bad Maids
The President Show
TV Azteca International Periferico Sur #4121, Col. Fuentes Del Pedregal. Cp 14141 Mexico City, Mexico Tel: (+5255) 5166-2330 Email: jrico@tvazteca.com.mx Website: www.tvaztecainternacional.com
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(Melodrama HD - 90 x 60’) Laura is a young journalist who suffers the loss of her mother. When clearing out her personal objects, she discovers evidence that leads her to believe her biological mother was another woman. After investigating she realizes her mother was a maid who and so she decides to seek by becoming a maid herself. However, when she discovers the domestic agency is the front for a corrupt business she will join forces with other women to get ahead and expose the terrible crimes. (Drama - 12 x 60’) ‘Two Lakes’ tells the story of three families inhabiting the same house on different times. No matter how apart, they “share” a chilling problem: the spirit of a girl who died in a strange way in 1944 and won’t rest in peace until the mystery surrounding her death is solved by the inhabitants of the house.
PIYA ALBELA
(Comedy - 8 x 30’)
(Family drama - 125 X 30’)
Just like a certain chief executive in Washington, ‘The President Show’ tosses out the rulebook of its predecessors. In this topical show, Trump, played by Anthony Atamanuik, is bypassing the ‘crooked media’ by hosting a late-night show direct from the Oval Office.
‘Piyaa Albela’ is a modern-day interpretation of the classic love story of Menaka and Vishwamitra.
UN GALLO PARA ESCULAPIO
Fitness and nutrition experts work with a bride and groom separately to shape up, and the next time they’ll see each other is at the altar.
(Drama - 10 x 60’) The series follows the story of cockfighter, Nelson as he goes in search for his brother, whom he suspects has been the victim of a truck- jacking gang. Navigating through a tumultuous landscape with only a rooster for company, Nelson finds that the bond between them grows strong, but this is put to the test when a violent and unexpected war breaks out.
ALTAR’D (Factual - 6 x 60’)
CONQUERED (Lifestyle - 7 X 30’) Uplifting and Inspiring stories about people who have broken boundaries and conquered obstacles to achieve their goals.
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TWO LAKES
THE PRESIDENT SHOW
INNUMBERS 328 million
active users a month is how many Twitter reported in Q2, 2017.
39.2%
penetration will be reached by HD pay TV in LatAm in 2017, says a new report by Dataxis.
342
series have aired in the US during the first half of 2017, 17 more than in 2016, says John Landgraf, CEO of FX Networks.
2.8 million
watched the finale of ‘Joseph of Egypt’ on Univision, while 2.2 million watched the debut of ‘The Promised Land’, says Nielsen.
8
out of 10 adults in the UK binge-watch TV shows while almost half of 16-24s are trying to reduce their viewing, says research by Ofcom.
US$ 14.6 billion
is how much Discovery Communications paid to acquire Scripps Networks Interactive in a cash-and-stock transaction.
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Second Season in Store for Dori Media’s ‘El Marginal’ Produced by Underground and distributed in the international market by Dori Media Group, ‘El Marginal’ was one of the standout series in Argentine in 2016, crowned at the SeriesMania Festival, the Tato Awards and the Martin Fierro Awards, among others. Now, Pablo Culell, Content producer and director at Underground, confirmed the series will have a second season. “’El Marginal 2’ is getting done. It will be a prequel, meaning the events that took place a few years before the first season. There will be a direct connection between both seasons. We will get the chance to see some of the characters who died in the first season, alive again,” said Culell to local media platforms. According to the director, filming will begin late this year at the Caseros prison, with Luis Ortega as director. The scripts and story are currently being worked on by Guillermo Salmerón and Sebastián Ortega. The producer also announced there is already a deal with Netflix in place for its international broadcast. In addition to its many awards, ‘El Marginal’ was included in The Wit’s “Fresh TV” list, and was also nominated for the Platino Awards as the Best Ibero-American Series.
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YouTube Red Greenlights ‘Karate Kid’ Sequel Series YouTube continues to expand its list of original productions for YouTube Red. Following this year’s announcement that it was preparing several projects spanning sci-fi, sports, reality, kids and family; the platform revealed it’s revamping a fan favorite: a sequel series to the classic film ‘The Karate Kid’. Currently titled ‘Cobra Kai’, the 10 half-hour episode series is premiering on YouTube Red in 2018, and bringing back the original film’s stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. ‘Cobra Kai’ picks up thirty years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. A down-and-out Johnny Lawrence (Zabka) seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo, reigniting his rivalry with a now successful Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), who has been struggling to maintain balance in his life without the guidance of his mentor, Mr. Miyagi. The series is written and executive produced by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg. Hurwitz and Schlossberg will direct much of the series. James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett will executive produce for Overbrook Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures Television Studios.