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ABS-CBN Corporation ADK Emotions NY Albatross World Sales All3Media International APC Kids APT Worldwide Armoza Formats Artist View Entertainment Atresmedia Televisión ATV Australian Children’s Television Foundation Avanti Groupe Banijay Rights Bavaria Media International Beyond Rights Boat Rocker Studios BossaNova CAKE Calinos Entertainment Cineflix Rights Cisneros Media Curiosity Cyber Group Studios Dori Media Group Eccho Rights Electric Entertainment Encore Television-Distribution eOne Family Brands Epic Storyworlds Escapade Media

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NHK Enterprises Nicely Entertainment Nippon TV NOMAD Industries Odin’s Eye Entertainment ORF-Enterprise Paramount Global Content Distribution Passion Distribution Pixcom Productions ToRoS PVP Media Red Arrow Studios International Rive Gauche Serious Kids Sesame Workshop Sinking Ship Entertainment Sixteen South Rights The Smurfs (I.M.P.S.) SPI International St Laurent TV International Studio 100 Media Terra Mater Studios Thunderbird Entertainment Toonz Media Group Trio Orange WeMake Xilam Animation ZDF Studios Zodiak Kids and Family Distribution Zone3

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ABS-CBN CORPORATION

O (6323) 415-2272 m internationalsales@abs-cbn.com w www.abs-cbn.com/internationalsales Contact: Cory V. Vidanes, COO; Ruel S. Bayani, head, intl. coprod.; Pia B. Laurel, sales head, new media & intl. coprod.; Laarni J. Yu, sales head, EMEA; Wincess Lee Gonzalez, sales head, Asia, LatAm. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS When Love Burns (Drama/romance, 105x25 min.) A woman is married into a family of politicians, but her relationship with her husband is marred because of an accident. The only way to save their marriage reunites her with someone from her past.

La Vida Lena (Drama/romance, 10x45 min.) After losing everything dear to her, a young woman returns with a new face to retaliate against the powerful clan who ruined her life. The Broken Marriage Vow (Drama, 45x45 min.) A seemingly perfect home gets shattered by broken trust and infidelity, bringing forth catastrophic effects into the lives of the couple, their son and everyone else involved. He’s into Her (Drama/romance, 10x45 min.) A spunky teenage girl from Mindoro moves to Manila to live with her estranged father and study in a prestigious school. She clashes with the basketball varsity captain.

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Viral Scandal (Drama, 45x45 min.) A simple, middle-class family is rocked by a scandal when the eldest daughter is caught in a viral sex video. They seek justice as rich people dominate and manipulate the truth to protect their image. Marry Me Marry You (Drama/romance/comedy, 95x25 min.) A couple navigates the traditional expectations attached to marriage that extend beyond one’s partner, including their family and friends.

Contact: Shunichi Ogawa, CEO; Ayako Tsunekawa, VP, mktg. & creative; Natasha Khavin Gross, dir., TV sales & lic. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Beyblade Burst (Kids action/adventure, 51x22 min.) Valt Aoi is crazy about Beyblade. His friend Shu Kurenai is hailed as a Beyblade prodigy. Inspired by Shu’s accomplishments, Valt sets his sights on reaching this year’s national tournament. Beyblade Burst Evolution (Kids action/adventure, 51x22 min.) Valt Aoi, runner-up at the Japanese National Tournament, travels to Spain after being scouted by the prestigious Spanish club BC Sol. Beyblade Burst Turbo (Kids action/adventure, 51x22 min.) Inspired by a chance Bey battle with

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World Champion Valt Aoi, Aiger Akabane sets his sights on becoming an invincible Blader with the help of his Turbo Bey, Z Achilles.

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Beyblade Burst Rise (Kids action/adventure, 26x22 min.) Dante witnesses Valt unleashing his newly-evolved Gamma Bey. Inspired, Dante seeks to achieve the same bond with his Bey, Dragon. Beyblade Burst Surge (Kids action/adventure, 26x22 min.) Two unknown brothers, Hyuga and Hikaru Hizashi, issue a challenge: armed with their own Lightning Beys, Hyperion and Helios, this unlikely duo is going to topple Beyblade’s ruling elite. Beyblade Burst Quaddrive (Kids action/adventure, 26x22 min.) Bel Daizora, the ruler of the graveyard for Beys, Phantom’s Gate, issues a challenge to Bladers all over the world. At his side is his Bey, Destruction Belfyre.

ALBATROSS WORLD SALES

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Stand: R7.B2B Contact: Anne Olzmann, mng. dir.; Lisa Anna Schelhas, sales dir., Western Europe, Nordics, Americas, Australia; Eleytheria Heine, sales mgr., Asia, MEA, Russia, CIS; Chunzi Wang, sales mgr., Asia, inflight; Claudia Zell, sales agent, Eastern Europe; Linda Kujawski, mktg. & acq.; Sofia Jerónimo, dvpmt. & traffic coord. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Superbirds—The Secret Life of Tits (Nature/wildlife, 1x52 min.) Through everyday stories of tits’ lives, offers an entertaining glimpse into the dangerous world these lovely and brave little birds inhabit, often hidden from human eyes. Wild Prague (Nature/wildlife, 1x52 min./80 min.) One of the greatest worldwide tourist attractions has a particular hidden aspect—within sight of the Old Town Square’s Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge live hundreds of rare species you’d hardly expect to see here. Crimes that Changed the World (History, 3x45 min.) Takes us on an exploration of how certain crimes shook society to its core. Hike the Line—European Border Trails (Travel/adventure, 3x43 min.) Showcasing some of the most beautiful and adventurous long-distance hiking trails in Europe’s frontier regions. Resurrecting Eden—Human Help for Nature’s Own Resilience (Science/sustainability, 4x52

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min./4x43 min.) From rainforests to coral reefs, our natural paradises and their complex ecosystems are in danger. This documentary follows visionary projects that counteract destruction. The Marvelous World of the Vegetable Garden (Nature/wildlife, 1x52 min./43 min.) Reveals the unique relationships, births and struggles of tiny garden inhabitants who become the bodyguards of our vegetables. Planet Sheep (Nature/science, 2x52 min./1x90 min.) A look at the 11,000-year-old journey of sheep as livestock while offering perspectives on the future of the species in relation to humankind.

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The Beach—Wildlife Around the Parasol (Nature/wildlife, 1x52 min./43 min.) A microcosm of nature unfolds between parasols and deck chairs in these beach stories told from the animals’ point of view. Archipelago New York (Travel/adventure, 3x52 min./3x45 min.) A modern-day exploration of the surprisingly exciting and diverse natural landscape of New York’s islands by sailboat. The Cévennes—Hidden Beauty in the South of France (Travel/adventure, 1x52 min.) Spanning between seasons, goes on a journey of discovery into an extraordinary yet lesser-known landscape and its inhabitants, including rare flora and fauna.

ALL3MEDIA INTERNATIONAL

O (44-20) 7845-4350 m rachel.glaister@all3media.com w www.all3mediainternational.com

Contact: Sally Habbershaw, EVP, Americas; Stephen Driscoll, EVP, EMEA; Sabrina Duguet, EVP, AsiaPac. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Marriage (Drama, 4x60 min.) Led by Sean Bean and Nicola Walker, explores the insecurities, ambiguities, hopes and fears that are part of the risks and the gifts of a long-term partnership. The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe (Drama, 4x60 min.) The story of how Anne and John Darwin deceived the world, their family and friends after John faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy. Script by Chris Lang. Trigger Point (Drama, 6x60 min.) A thriller from executive producer Jed Mercurio starring Vicky McClure as an experienced bomb disposal operative. Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? (w.t.) (Doc., 3x60 min.) Insight into the life of Ghislaine Maxwell, including her recent, high-profile trial. Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars (Factent./food/drink, 8x60 min./format) This brand-new business competition series follows Gordon Ramsay’s search for food and drink entrepreneurs who will revolutionize the food industry. The Traitors (Ent./reality format, 60 min. eps.) A group of contestants are placed in an atmospheric location together and must complete challenges and win prizes. But some among them will be traitors and out to claim the prize for themselves.

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The Last Singer Standing (Game-show format, 60 min. eps.) Requires contestants to use tactics as well as singing talent to make the finale and win a big cash prize. Date or Drop (Dating format, 60 min. eps.) Lucky singles hear about their potential date. If they hear something they don’t like, the culprit drops through a trapdoor. Murder in the Valleys (Doc., 4x60 min.) Sheds new light on a shocking mass murder that wiped out three generations of one family in 1999. Flirty Dancing (Ent. format, 60 min. eps.) Two singles separately learn a professionally choreographed dance routine. The first time they ever meet is when they dance together.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Sheep’s Hotel (Preschool 2D, 104x5 min.) Little lambs Bella and Benny and their close-knit family of sheep run a small, independent hotel for guests and their kids. Zoe & Milo (Kids 6-9 2D, 52x7 min.) Zoe and Milo travel the world in a plane piloted by Alim, a knowledgeable hamster, meeting friends in diverse countries and learning about cultural differences. Kid-E-Cats (Preschool 2D, 208x5 min., 3x10 min., 5x2 min., 1x65 min.) Three little kittens—Cookie, Pudding and kid sister Candy—are forever ready to jump into action with endless enthusiasm and energy. DinoCity (Kids 3-7 2D, 52x5 min.) In a world where dinosaurs live an urban life like ours, Ricky and his elder sister Tyra turn most everyday situations into something quite extraordinary.

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APC KIDS

O (33-1) 8508-7017 m lionel.marty@apckids.com w www.aboutpremiumcontent.com Stand: R7.C31 Contact: Lionel Marty, mng. dir.

Little Tiaras (Kids 5-8 3D, 78x7 min., 1x30 min.) Five princesses and two recently transferred boys study magic on the mysterious island of Wondermont. Kididoc (Kids 5-7 2D, 52x11 min.) Two kids and their extraterrestrial friend travel to a parallel universe to find answers to any question, on any topic, while on exciting adventures.

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Tinka (Live-action family, 72x26 min.) Fifteenyear-old pixie Tinka discovers she is also half human and embarks on a true adventure to save the kingdom with her new friend Lasse. Galactic Agency (Kids 6-9 2D, 52x11 min.) These all-repair specialists come to the rescue at any destination in the galaxy. But with freaky creatures and oddities, nothing ever goes as expected. Hello Maestro (2D educational, 7x26x26 min.) The cult series to learn about the human body, the history of humankind, the discoverers and explorers of the world, sustainable development and more. Go Green with the Grimwades (Live action/format, 30x10 min.) Tim and Ella Grimwade and their six children set themselves a challenge to go green through five “R” words: refuse, reduce, reuse, repair and recycle.

Hitler’s Mein Kampf: Prelude to the Holocaust (History, 1x60 min.) Explores how Hitler’s Mein Kampf laid the groundwork for the Third Reich’s genocidal actions. Welcome to My Farm (Lifestyle, 8x30 min.) Welcome to Lisa Steele’s farm in Maine, where she shares DIY projects and tips on everything from raising poultry to baking bread. Sex, Lies and the Priesthood (Bio./current affairs, 1x60 min.) Biopic of Richard Sipe, the priest-therapist who helped uncover Catholic clergy sex abuse.

APT WORLDWIDE

O (1-617) 338-4455 m judy_barlow@aptonline.org w APTWW.org Contact: Judy Barlow, VP, intl. sales; Tom Davison, dir., intl. sales; Kevin McKenna, dir., intl. sales. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Bob Ross Experience (Art/culture, 1x60 min.) Go behind the scenes at a museum exhibit devoted to Bob Ross, beloved artist and host of the iconic television series The Joy of Painting. J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom (Lifestyle, 40x30 min.) Flower expert J Schwanke illustrates how being surrounded by colorful blossoms can brighten up daily life.

Welcome to My Farm

Betrayed: Surviving an American Concentration Camp (History, 1x60 min.) Tells the story of Japanese Americans subjected to mass incarceration by the U.S. government during WWII. Unsettled History: America, China and the Doolittle Tokyo Raid (History, 1x60 min.) The story of the daring Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in response to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor is retold from American and Chinese perspectives.

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Stories of Survival (History, 2x30 min.) Brings to life the compelling stories of four survivors who witnessed the horrors of the Holocaust firsthand. Secrets of Sacred Architecture (History, 1x60 min.) A look at religious buildings across America, from magnificent cathedrals to mosques and simple country chapels, and the surprising details embedded within. Changing Seas (Science/nature, S13: 4x30 min.) Explore the Earth’s vast underwater wilderness with oceanographers in new episodes of this longrunning series.

ARMOZA FORMATS

O (972-3) 540-8333 m info@armozaformats.com w www.armozaformats.com Stand: R7.C40 Contact: Avi Armoza, CEO; Amos Neumann, COO; Salome Peillon, head, sales; Elizaveta Makarova, sales exec.; Adi Brukner, sales exec.; Daniel Campos, sales exec. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Drive Therapy (Docu-reality, 60 min. eps.) Our backseat therapist will pick up three people who are on a journey and provide them with tools to reroute their lives on their way to a meaningful destination. Beat the Average (Ent., 60-90 min. eps.) A team of three competes in three stages against the people—a group of 100 individuals who do the same task to get an average score. Exceptional (Teen drama, 20x30 min.) Follows the story of a popular teen blogger as she is forced

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to spend the summer with her autistic sister. Will they be able to reconcile after years of alienation and distance?

Marry Me Now

Marry Me Now (Fact-ent., 60 min. eps.) The emotional format where women take charge of their fate, preparing their own wedding in just three days and all without the groom-to-be’s knowledge! Family Piggy Bank (Family game show, 60 min. eps.) Puts one family’s knowledge and trust in each other to the test over three rounds of trivia. Using CGI, the format comes with a technological hub that creates a prime-time, shiny floor studio. Sex Tape (Social experiment, 60 min. eps.) Three couples take part in a dramatic and spicy therapy, watching their own sex tapes, to fix their relationships. Still Standing (Studio game show, 60 min. eps.) Contestants fight to be the last one standing and win $1 million by out-guessing ten opponents in fast-paced and dramatic trivia battles. Dance Revolution (Studio ent., 90 min. eps.) The prime-time dance show where, with the help of state-of-the-art technology, dancers are judged with a 360-degree shot of their best “Revolution” moment.

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Plus One (Romantic adventure, 1x107 min.) When ARTIST VIEW a young married couple becomes involved with ENTERTAINMENT another woman, they must learn to navigate a O (1-818) 752-2480 three-way relationship. m scott@artistviewent.com Saving Paradise (Holiday drama, 1x98 min.) A w www.artistviewent.com successful corporate raider is forced to return to his Contact: Scott J. Jones, pres.; Patti Rose, VP, intl. small-town roots when he suddenly inherits his dist.; Jennifer Dillon, dir., dist. services; Rachel father’s nearly bankrupt pencil factory. Jones, sales & acq. asst.; Lani Jones, accounting. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Double Threat (Action/adventure, 1x90 min.) After skimming money from the mob, a woman finds herself on the run with a kind stranger on a pilgrimage across the country to scatter his brother’s ashes. Rent a Groom (Romantic comedy, 1x90 min.) To fulfill her grandmother’s last wishes, a successful book editor contacts an agency that provides a Double Threat convincing young man to play the role of her fiancé. Paint (Drama, 1x94 min.) Three friends from art Hearts Creek (Romantic comedy, 1x90 min.) After school try to start their careers in the competitive having a small car accident, a young event planner finds NYC art world. herself lost in the Rocky Mountains only to be rescued Here Awhile (Drama, 1x87 min.) While dealing by a handsome mountain guide on horseback. with her terminal illness, Anna returns home to Black Bags (Female thriller, 1x90 min.) On a lonely reconnect with her estranged brother as she conGreyhound bus, a chance encounter between two siders putting to use the Death with Dignity Act. women with identical black travel bags sets off a deadly game of cat and mouse. Help Wanted (Female thriller, 1x90 min.) A young ATRESMEDIA woman returns home after inheriting her grandfa- TELEVISIÓN m sales@atresmediatv.com ther’s theater. w international-sales-atresmedia.com A Thousand Little Cuts (Thriller, 1x87 min.) A strange series of events puts a young woman in the Stand: R7.J11 hospital, and now, a clever psychologist must take Contact: José Antonio Salso, head, acq. & sales; her back through the traumatizing event to learn the Miguel García Sánchez, sales dir.; Laura Sampedro, sales exec. truth about what really happened that night. Video interviews with leading players in the media business, industry analysis and a recap of the week’s events—delivered to your inbox every Thursday.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS La Edad de la Ira (The Age of Anger) (Drama, 4x50 min.) The television adaptation of the novel of the same name by Fernando J. López. A teenager is accused of brutally murdering his father. Cardo (Thistle) (Drama, 6x30 min.) Tells the story of María, a Madrid girl in her 30s, hooked on drugs and unwinding through toxic relationships, who tries to turn her life around and sets out to help Puri, a 65-year-old woman whose neighborhood flower shop is about to be closed. Dos Años y Un Dia (Two Years and One Day) (Comedy, 6x50 min.) Narrates the downfall of a beloved actor and presenter who is sentenced to two years and a day for a crime of religious offenses for an innocent but unfortunate joke. Señor, Dame Paciencia (Lord, Give Me Patience) (Comedy, 8x50 min.) Gregorio is an ultraconservative, grumpy man, full of prejudices, living in tension as he confronts his relationship with his children, while his wife gives him advice as a ghost. Cazaherederos (Finding Heirs) (Doc., 8x50 min.) The reporter Jalis de la Serna accompanies a team specialized in finding the recipients of unclaimed inheritances.

Veneno (Drama, S1: 8x50 min., S2 TK) The story of La Veneno, an icon that has marked the evolution of the LGBTI movement since the 1960s, based on the official memories written by the journalist Valeria Vegas. Deudas (Debts) (Comedy, 13x50 min.) A flashy and provocative comedy focused on the strong clash between two families and two women. By Ana Milán (Dramedy, S1: 8x30 min., S2: 8x30 min.) Ana Milán has become a viral phenomenon by telling anecdotes about her life. Now these stories leap into fiction through this original Atresplayer Premium series. El Internado: Las Cumbres (Las Cumbres Boarding School) (Drama, S1: 8x50 min., S2: 8x50 min.) In an old monastery, strict discipline is used to redirect problematic students. Mysterious disappearances and ritual murders prove that a medieval satanic cult continues to spread terror. Perdida (Stolen Away) (Drama, 11x50 min.) Narrates with a double timeline the trip of a couple who will do the unspeakable to find out what has happened to their daughter. A plot that will take place between Spain and Colombia.

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Lone Wolf

Contact: Roberta Di Vito, intl. sales mgr.; Tim Hegarty, intl. sales mgr. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Kangaroo Beach (Preschool animation, 26x12 min.) Four young animal friends share an actionpacked summer training as cadets with their lifeguard heroes, keeping the water safe at Kangaroo Beach. More Than This (Teen/YA drama, 6x30 min.) Explores the experiences of five teenagers as they navigate contemporary issues that will shape who they are becoming. The Inbestigators (Live-action comedy, 20x24 min.) When 10-year-old Maudie forms a detective agency with her classmates Ezra, Ava and Kyle, no school or neighborhood crime is left unsolved. Hardball (Live-action comedy, S1: 13x24 min., S2: 10x24 min.) When Mikey moves from New Zealand to Western Sydney, he finds himself in the thick of the ultra-competitive schoolyard game of handball.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Lone Wolf (Drama, 45 min. eps. in prod.) Altay, a fighter, helps Esra escape from her lover and reunite with her little girl. Davut Bahadır, who lives alone in a hut in the forest, will guide Altay on his journey from the legends of 1950s Turkey to present day. Destan (Drama, 45 min. eps. in prod.) Batuga is the hidden Khan of the Turks; he will write a “Destan” (legend) with Akkız, uniting the Turks and proving to the world what a disabled prince and a slave girl can achieve by joining hands. For My Family (Drama, 63+x45 min.) After the sudden death of their parents, Kadir and his siblings find themselves in a new life without any money in their pockets and no shelter. Wounded Heart (Drama, 45 min. eps. in prod.) A story of revenge between two families. The Ottoman (Drama, 185+x45 min.) Osman will fight for the future of the Kayı tribe and to be reunited with his love, Bala Hanım. Hercai (Drama, 250+x45 min.) Reyyan and Miran try to appreciate their love despite all obstacles. Kangaroo Beach

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First Day (Live-action drama, 4x24 min.) In her first year of high school as a transgender girl, Hannah has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school and find the courage to live as her most authentic self. Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? (Liveaction factual, 10x24 min.) A fun and immersive livinghistory series that pits the skills of today’s kids against the exploits of children from the past. Little J & Big Cuz (Early childhood animation, S1: 13x12 min., S2: 13x12 min., S3: 14x12 min.) Little J is 5 and Big Cuz is 9. They’re a couple of Indigenous Australian kids, living with their Nanna and Old Dog. Red Dirt Riders (Live-action factual, 5x12 min.) Two- and four-wheeler-obsessed Roebourne kids adventure across their country. They are aided by adults who guide the fun. Thalu (Live-action drama, 10x15 min.) With their country under threat from a huge dust cloud and the mysterious Takers that lurk within, a small group of Indigenous kids have to make their way to the Thalu, a place of great power. DisRupted (Short films, 3x30 min.) Rocky & Me, And Then Something Changed and The Legend of Burnout Barry seek to disrupt and reframe how disability is understood.

AVANTI GROUPE

O (1-646) 318-8703 m arabelle@apdcsrmedia.com w www.avantigroupe.com Stand: P4.C20

Love Bugs

Contact: Arabelle Pouliot-Di Crescenzo, head, intl. dist.; Monique Lamoureux, co-pres. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Love Bugs (Comedy format, S1-7: 130x26 min.) Funny, modern, identifiable and addictive, a scripted comedy format about a couple figuring out love and life in a unique modular format.

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O (44-870) 333-1700 m sales@banijayrights.com w www.banijayrights.com Contact: Matt Creasey, EVP, sales, acq. & coprod., worldwide excl. EMEA; Claire Jago, EVP, sales & acq., EMEA; Jane Rimer, SVP, Canada; Michelle Wasserman, SVP, LatAm finished tape & formats; Rashmi Bajpai, EVP, Asia; Chris Stewart, SVP, U.K., Eire; Andrew Dickens, VP, press. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Titans: The Rise of Wall Street (Factual, 8x60 min.) Exploits the world’s fascination with Wall Street with powerful drama, archival footage and gripping sit-downs with the most influential CEOs, investors and traders living today.

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Extraordinary Portraits (Factual, 6x30 min.) Tinie invites ordinary people with extraordinary stories to sit for some of the most distinctive and groundbreaking artists in the world. Landmark (Ent., 7x60 min.) Every episode spotlights three brilliant artists who compete to create local landmarks for their home region. The Drop (Ent., 8x60 min.) Clara Amfo hosts this brand-new series in which R&B superstar Miguel searches for one young entrepreneur that deserves a contract with one of the U.K.’s biggest streetwear retailers. Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer (Ent., 9x60 min., 1x120 min.) In FOX’s fresh twist on one of the most watched dating shows in reality history, two single men—one is a millionaire, and the other is an “average Joe”—date 20 women who have no idea which one is rich. The Courtship (Format) Transported to a Regency-style England, a group of eligible hopeful suitors will have to win the hearts of our heroine and her court, housed in a castle on the countryside.

The Language of Love (Format) A group of Brits and a group of Spaniards pair up at a dreamy Spanish country estate to see if they can find romance— despite not speaking each other’s language. Peaky Blinders (Drama, S6: 5x60 min., 1x90 min.) In season six, Tommy faces his demons in an epic final showdown. The Good Karma Hospital (Drama, S4: 6x60 min.) Tells the story of junior doctor Ruby Walker, who arrives in India looking for a job and a distraction from her heartbreak. Signora Volpe (Drama, 3x90 min.) Sylvia Fox, formerly a high-ranking British spy, arrives in Italy for the wedding of her niece. When the bridegroom disappears, leaving a dead body in the lake at the bottom of his garden, Sylvia takes it upon herself to solve the mystery and save her niece from disaster.

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territories; Maike Haas, dir., acq. & co-dvpmt.; Eva Püttmann, snr. acq. mgr.; Lisa Fidyka, snr. acq. mgr. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS All You Need (Drama, 5x30 min.) Created by Benjamin Gutsche and produced by UFA Fiction for ARD Degeto, the series follows the story of four young gay men in Berlin and their everyday lives. Night Forest (Family ent., 1x96 min.) Paul and Max are best friends. At the beginning of the summer holidays, they venture off into the mystical wilderness, following the clues left behind by Paul’s father. Manners (Drama, 2x37 min./1x74 min.) Nineteenyear-old Einar, the coolest guy at college, is accused of rape.

and interpersonal parallel drama hold viewer attention like the alpine setting of Lake Constance, which borders four European countries. Young Doctors (Drama, 294x48 min.) A popular, approachable and youthful hospital drama. The young cast leaves no emotional stone unturned. AntiPasta—Cooking the Books (Dramedy, 6x45 min.) A well-meaning, hard-working Italian family builds a new life in provincial southern Germany. But their restaurant goes sideways when borrowed mafia money comes due. Jackpot (Thriller, 1x90 min.) After serving time for a violent crime and rehabilitating, Maren lands a second-chance and relatively rewarding job as a tow-truck driver, until she finds a bag with a half million dollars in one of the cars she tows. Dr. Dog (Drama, 8x90 min.) An innovative psychologist named Paul and his therapy dog assistant Käthe continue to help people in need in the new episodes of the movie cycle.

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Dark Lake (Mystery thriller, 8x60 min.) City cop Valerie transfers with her son Dave, 17, to Lac-Noir, a village in the Laurentian forest. They are soon faced with mysterious and threatening things. Storm of Love (Telenovela, S1-18: 200+x50 min., in prod.) Sold in over 25 territories, it has become a scheduling and ratings mainstay wherever it airs. Each season tells a new love story. CGLC—Coast Guard: Lake Constance (Crime procedural, 40x50 min.) Investigative storylines

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O (44-207) 323-3444 m sales@beyondrights.tv w www.beyondrights.tv Stand: R7.D32 Contact: David Smyth, CEO; Sarah Bickley, SVP, sales, Nordics, Italy, AVOD; Holly Cowdery, VP, sales, France, CEEMA; Lenneke de Jong, VP, sales, Benelux, Germany, Iberia, LatAm; Sarah McCormack, SVP, acq. & coprod.; Nicola Davey, SVP, acq. & coprod.; Claire Runham, VP, acq. & coprod.; Sean Harris, head, intl. mktg.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS End of the Rope (Reality/ob-doc., 6x60 min.) Join the elite, courageous, rope access technicians who undertake visually breathtaking yet nerveshredding fixes on some of America’s biggest and most impressive landmarks.

End of the Rope

LOOT (History, 8x60 min.) An investigation into how the trade in stolen antiquities has become a major source of income for international criminal syndicates, gangs and terrorists. Santa Claus the Serial Killer (Crime/investigation, 3x60 min.) Mobeen Azhar searches for the truth behind a killing spree that went unchecked for years, revealing a story about race, culture, faith and sexuality. Underground Railroad: The Secret History (History, 4x60 min.) Archaeology and new technology combine to reveal the secret networks and places that helped enslaved people escape to their freedom during the 1800s in America. Yorkshire Born (Reality/ob-doc., 5x60 min.) A warmhearted, celebratory and intimate series that follows the incredible work of a group of midwives in Bradford, Yorkshire, who help with home births.

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54 Hours Beneath (Doc., 1x60 min.) This tale of hope and bravery follows the nerve-wracking mission to rescue a man with life-threatening injuries, trapped in Britain’s deepest cave system. Trains at War (History, 4x60 min.) Sheds new light on four famous WWII campaigns by analyzing the vital role played by trains and rail networks. Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys (Travel/adventure, 6x60 min.) From Italy’s Cinqueterre train to the Douro Line in Portugal, we showcase the landscapes and culture of some of the continent’s most extraordinary rail routes. Best of British by the Sea (Food/drink, 5x60 min.) Restaurant critic Grace Dent and chef Ainsley Harriott explore the food on offer at some of the best seaside holiday destinations in the British Isles. Taste the Diversity (Food/drink, 10x30 min.) Exploring history, culture and personal stories through the prism of national dishes and recipes from countries such as Japan, Canada and Egypt.

BOAT ROCKER STUDIOS

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Contact: Jon Rutherford, pres., Boat Rocker Studios, kids & family & rights; Kate Schlomann, EVP, brand mngmt. & content mktg.; Bob Higgins, EVP, content, kids & family; Gia DeLaney, SVP, global sales, kids & family; Henry Or, SVP, strategic partnerships, Asia; Natalie Vinet, VP, global sales, unscripted; Chapman Maddox, VP, content, kids & family; Shaleen Sangha, VP, content, kids & family;

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Jessica Watson, snr. dir., global sales & acq.; Kelsey Griffin, snr. mgr., global sales & mktg.; Fabien Ching, mgr., global sales & lic., Asia. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Raufikat’s Better Bake Along (Factual/food/competition, 6x30 min.) In each episode, champion baker Raufikat Oyawoye-Salami will bake a dessert, while comedians Ann Shane Lewis and Alan Pornel try to present a perfect replication.

Raufikat’s Better Bake Along

How I Got Here (Factual/travel/adventure, 10x60 min.) Second-generation children accompany their parents back to their country of origin to relive the sacrifices, struggles and dramatic circumstances that led to their families coming to North America. Second Chance Pets (Factual/science/edu., 10x60 min.) Dr. Jim Alaimo, owner of My Pet’s Brace in Pennsylvania, is one of the leading animal prosthetists in the world.. Unexplained: Caught on Camera (Factual/paranormal, S3: 10x60 min.) Explores some of the most amazing and downright scary videos caught on camera around the world. Weeks of War (History, 8x60 min.) By analyzing the events in 41 critical weeks of WWII, we explore

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how people lived and survived during the most devastating conflict the world has ever seen. Dino Ranch (Preschool 2-5 3D comedy/adventure, 104x11 min.) Follows the action-packed adventures of the Cassidy family as they tackle life in a fantastical, “pre-westoric” setting where dinosaurs still roam. Love Monster (Preschool 2-5 2D comedy/adventure, 79x7 min. & 1x14 min.) Love Monster happens to be the only monster among a sea of cute baby animals. Kingdom Force (Preschool 3-6 3D action/adventure, 52x11 min.) Follows the thrilling exploits of five mighty animal heroes as they serve and protect the citizens of five unique animal kingdoms. The Strange Chores (Kids 6-11 2D comedy/adventure, 52x11 min.) Two teenage wannabe warrior heroes and a high-spirited ghost girl master the skills they need to replace the world’s greatest (and oldest) monster hunter by doing his strange, supernatural chores. The Next Step (Scripted tween/teen live-action, 206x30 min.) Follows the lives of a group of dancers at The Next Step Dance Studio as they attempt to win dance championships.

BOSSANOVA

m sales@bossanovamedia.com w www.bossanovamedia.com Stand: R7.E55 Contact: Paul Heaney, CEO; Tatjana Kostovski, snr. sales mgr.; Olivia Morgan, acq. & copro. exec.; Jasmin Joseph, mktg. mgr.; Charlotte Johnson, finance & operations dir.; Claire Lowe, commercial & business affairs dir.; Lyra Semsedini, office asst.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Secrets of the Lost Liners (History/mystery, 6x60 min.) An in-depth series exploring the stories of some of the world’s greatest ocean liners lost through war, mishap and human error. Extreme Tow Truckers (Access/ob-doc., 8x60 min.) Follows up to three hardcore towing companies as they battle it out to secure and complete the toughest and most lucrative towing contracts in Australia. Murder: First on Scene (Crime/investigation, 10x60 min.) An in-depth look at how the police and specialists in the U.K. and U.S. bring the perpetrators of murder to justice. Caught on Dashcam (Motoring, S1-3: 17x60 min.) Brings together the spectacular, mind-boggling and downright bizarre car crashes, near misses and road incidents.

Secrets of the Lost Liners

The Big Sex Talk (Lifestyle, 8x30 min.) Places its finger firmly on the pulse of this new landscape of sexual and gender diversity. Take Me Home (Nature/animals, 6x60 min.) A special type of dating show matching dogs looking for love with owners with love to give. Armed & Dangerous (Crime/investigation, 3x60 min.) The inside story of Australia’s rash of bank

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stickups, prison breakouts and major heists across the ’70s and ’80s. Hindenburg: The Cover-Up (History/mystery, 2x60 min.) Reveals new theories and documents that shed light on a possible cover-up that spans two continents. Cold Case Killers (Crime/investigation, 6x60 min.) This dramatic new returnable crime series tells the intricately twisting tales of Britain’s most gripping cold case murder investigations. Highway Cops (Access/ob-doc., S7: 10x30 min.) Returns for a seventh series, continuing to follow highway patrol officers as they strive to educate and protect everyone on New Zealand’s roads.

CAKE

O (44-207) 307-3230 m info@cakeentertainment.com w cakeentertainment.com Stand: R7.D18 Contact: Ed Galton, CEO; Bianca Rodriguez, head, sales; Rob Doherty, SVP, prod.; Daniel Bays, VP, dvpmt.; Julien Farçat, dir., sales; Bassma Rassi, sales exec. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Total Drama Island (Kids 8-14 animation, 26x22 min.) After seven seasons, it’s time to go back to the island as Total Drama promises to take reality to the next level with wild challenges, dramatic eliminations and total insanity. Lucas the Spider (Preschool animation, 78x7 min.) A CGI series featuring the adventures of a warmhearted and gentle jumping spider and his friends, based on the worldwide viral YouTube hit.

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Angry Birds MakerSpace (Kids 4+ animation, S2: 20x1.5 min.) A brand-new season in 3D where our favorite birds and pigs experiment with the latest gadgets, media trends and technology without destroying each other. Dodo (Kids 8+/family, 20x11 min.) A funny, relatable and heartwarming portrayal of everyday school life as experienced by 11-year-old Joe Connolly navigating the dramas and pitfalls of his first year at secondary school.

Mush-Mush & the Mushables (Animation, 48x11 min./2x22 min.) Follows the exciting outdoor adventures of the Mushable community, pocket-sized Guardians of the Forest, as they embark on a fun journey of self-discovery. Pablo (Preschool animation, 104x11 min.) Pablo, a 5-and-a-half-year-old boy who is on the autism spectrum, turns his life challenges into imaginative drawings to help him face the real world with confidence. Kiri and Lou (Preschool animation, 78x5 min.) Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur, and Lou, a gentle and thoughtful creature, navigate a forest of feelings with laughter, song and adventure.

CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT

Angry Birds MakerSpace

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B.O.T. and the BEASTIES (Preschool animation, 50x5 min.) From Ragdoll Productions, introduces the comic adventures of a lovable robot as he discovers new worlds and an assortment of bizarre beasties that inhabit them. Jorel’s Brother (Kids 8-12 animation, 104x11 min.) Award-winning Brazilian animated comedy that follows the daily adventures of a shy and nameless 9-year-old boy, who is overshadowed by his more infamous sibling. Tish Tash (Preschool animation, 52x5 min.) Young bear Tish, her bear family and her largerthan-life imaginary friend Tash embark on fun adventures while inspiring imaginative play and problem-solving in young children.

Contact: Jose Luis Gascue, EVP, head, worldwide sales; Ismail Dursunov, deputy GM; Asli Serim Guliyev, head, intl. sales; Duda Rodrigues, intl. sales exec., LatAm; Goryana Vasileva, OTT & format sales mgr.; Ebru Mercan, intl. sales rep., Africa, Baltics. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Lawless Love (Drama, 52 hrs.) Set in 1940 in Zonguldak, a coal city, the story of a life where nothing goes the way people want it to go. Yesilcam (Romance, 20 hrs.) Takes place in the Turkish film industry of the 1960s, following an ambitious producer who, after losing his production company to his rival, sets out to make a blockbuster movie and win back his unforgettable exwife, a famous actress.

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scripted sales & dvpmt.; Kai Rowley, VP, sales (FTC), Africa, CEE, Middle East, Southern Mediterranean; Meghan Baxter, snr. sales exec., OTT, inflight, non-theatric, footage, home ent. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Irvine Welsh’s Crime (Scripted, 6x60 min.) From the best-selling novels of Irvine Welsh, prepare to enter a dangerous world and the troubled mind of Lawless Love DI Ray Lennox. Deeply (Drama/romance, 8 hrs.) The adventure of Manayek (Scripted, S1-2: 20x45 min.) A veteran Deniz and Barış’ unbridled love spanning ten years, internal affairs investigator stumbles upon a police beginning in their mid-twenties. corruption case where the prime suspect is his best Adela (Drama, 96+ hrs.) Two sisters live with their friend, a decorated police officer. parents in a slum near Bucharest. The secret identity of one will be revealed when her biological grandfather decides to repair his past mistakes. Forbidden Fruit (Drama/romance, on-air, 372+ hrs.) Yıldız and Zeynep are two sisters whose lives will take an unexpected turn when Istanbul socialite Ender asks Yıldız to seduce her husband.

CINEFLIX RIGHTS

O (44-20) 3179-5050 m sales@cineflix.com w www.cineflixrights.com Stand: R7.L27 Contact: Tim Mutimer, CEO, rights, Cineflix Media; James Durie, head, scripted; Sandra Piha, SVP, sales, pan-regional, U.K., Eire, Scandinavia; Lucinda Gergley-Garner, SVP, sales, North America, German-speaking territories; Chris Bluett, SVP, sales, AsiaPac, Benelux; Sabrina Ayala, SVP, sales, France, Italy, Iberia, LatAm; Tom Misselbrook, SVP,

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Irvine Welsh’s Crime

Happily Married (Scripted, S1-2: 20x45 min.) After dropping their children off at camp in July 1974, two middle-class suburban couples descend into a ruthless life of murder and criminality. Dream Home Makeovers with Sophie Robinson (Fact-ent., 6x60 min.) Featuring Britain’s undisputed queen of color, delivers radical results with eye-popping interiors. Richard Hammond’s Workshop (Fact-ent., S1-2: 16x60 min.) Follows the daredevil TV presenter and legendary car buff as he launches a high-end restoration shop for rare classic cars and motorbikes.

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Killer Cases (True crime, S1-2: 20x60 min.) A riveting whodunit investigation series that follows the case to court and reveals the final verdict. Ambulance Code Red (Fact-ent., S1-2: 30x60 min.) Following elite British paramedics on their most extreme calls, this is an adrenaline-pumping ride on the edge of life. Property Brothers: Forever Home (Fact-ent., S1-2: 80x60 min. & 10x60 min. specials) Drew and Jonathan Scott are on a mission to help couples transform their current houses into forever homes.

CISNEROS MEDIA

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celeb sightings, best people-watching places and fun snap-worthy adventures to discover. WERK! (Tween, 26x5 min.) Our host starts each episode on the latest “must have,” then enlightens with three different ways to make money. Mysterious Earth (Docuseries, 13x30 min.) Delve into fascinating historical enigmas through the most recent experts’ findings and discover shocking new insights about the world. Killer Instincts (Docuseries, 13x30 min.) With impactful imagery and engaging narration, we will immerse ourselves in the savage arena of the world’s deadliest animals. Food Pop (Docuseries, 13x30 min.) Brings to light the various aspects of popular foods that are consumed worldwide and how their recipes change in each region or country. Palm House (Reality, 5x60 min.) Presents the lifestyles of 12 beautiful, powerful and influential Latin women in Miami. Fashion Insta (Variety, ongoing, 60 min. eps.) Host Harry Levy and his international guests will review social media to comment on the latest looks of celebrities and events that are making an impact on fashion trends worldwide.

Contact: Jonathan Blum, pres.; Ailing Zubizarreta, VP, content dvpmt. & creative services; Carlos Cabrera, VP, sales; Maria Benel, sales dir. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Zumbar (Children’s, 26x5 min.) A live-action series in which six children play interactively with a variety of animals while learning from them and our ecosystem. AnimalFanPedia (Edutainment, 26x11 min.) A fun and educational wildlife program, bringing every kind of animal imaginable to families. My Birthday Bash (Children’s, 13x22 min.) A fun live-action series where a special child gets the support from our host and their party crew to help him or her put together the best birthday party ever. #GOAT Travel Diaries (Tween, 26x5 min.) Visits cosmopolitan cities and features the coolest spots like best place for selfies, trendiest sweets to eat, My Birthday Bash

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CURIOSITY

O (1-301) 755-2050 m distribution@curiositystream.com w www.curiositystream.com Contact: John Hendricks, fndr. & chmn.; Clint Stinchcomb, pres. & CEO; Devin Emery, chief product officer & EVP, content strategy; Bakori Davis, mng. dir. & head, intl. dist.; Brandon Fong, SVP & head, North America dist.; Rob Burk, head, original content; Jorge Franzini, VP, original content dvpmt. & pgmng.; Ashley Huston, VP, comms. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Changing Oceans Asia (Factual, 3x30 min.) Across southeast Asia, there are megacities sinking fast. The race is on to predict how fast cities will sink. Nature’s Fight Club (Factual, 4x50 min.) Nature is red in tooth and claw as animals face daily battles to protect themselves and secure the resources they need. Glorious Grasslands (Factual, 1x50 min.) Like a sea of grass, the savannah, prairie and meadows are among the most productive habitats on Earth, housing some of the greatest concentrations of game. Lake Magic (Factual, 1x50 min.) Mini-oceans inland, lakes are treasure troves of aquatic wonders; each zone, from the depths to the surface, hosts its own animal communities. Inside the Mind of a Con Artist (Factual, 6x52 min.) Reveals the human truths behind some of the most extraordinary cons. Secrets of the Universe (Factual, 8x50 min.) Launches viewers on mind-blowing adventures to seek answers to some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.

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Secrets of the Universe

Asteroid Rush (Factual, 2x60 min.) Meet the world’s space agencies, set up as specialist departments for detecting and exploring asteroids. Doug to the Rescue (Factual, S2: 5x30 min.) Aerial cinematographer Doug Thron uses his cutting-edge infrared drone to rescue animals around the world. Ancient Earth: Dinosaurs of the South Pole (Factual, 2x60 min.) This new expedition to the icebound continent uncovers more evidence of its incredible past and helps solve the mysteries that could impact our planet in the future. Planet Insect (Factual, 3x52 min.) Although the world of insects is a truly alien place, the latest cuttingedge technology shows many surprising similarities to our own world.

CYBER GROUP STUDIOS

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(1-818) 844-1660 m sales@cybergroupstudios.com w www.cybergroupstudios.com Stand: R7.D22 Contact: Pierre Sissmann, chmn. & CEO; Raphaëlle Mathieu, SVP, sales, acq. & new media; Karen K. Miller, pres. & CEO, Cyber Group Studios USA; Dominique Bourse, COO; Pierre Belaïsch,

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SVP, creative dvpmt.; Bruno d’Aumont, lic. & mktg. VP; Michèle Massonnat, snr. sales mgr.; Pauline Berard, intl. sales exec.; Jessica Laloum, intl. sales exec.; Ira Singerman, VP, dvpmt., Cyber Group Studios USA. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Gigantosaurus (Kids 4-6 2D/CGI comedy/adventure, S1-3: 156x11 min./78x26 min.) Four young dinosaur friends are about to leave the family and explore a world full of mysteries and danger. Taffy (Kids 6-10/family 2D comedy, S1-2: 156x7 min.) Follows the nonstop, slapstick extravaganza faced by loyal hound dog Bentley when his billionaire old lady owner, Mrs. Muchmore, takes in an imposter posing as a wide-eyed, fluffy Angora cat. 50/50 Heroes (Kids 6-10 CGI comedy/adventure, 52x11 min.) Follows the adventures of Mo and Sam, half-siblings aged 11 and 9, who discover they have inherited superpowers—that must be shared down the middle. Droners (Kids 6-10 2D/CGI adventure/comedy, S1-2: 52x22 min.) In Terraqua, a world 95 percent covered by oceans, Corto, Arthus, Enki and Mouse intend to win the Whale Cup, the most extreme drone race of all time. Nefertine on the Nile (Kids 4-7 2D/CGI comedy, 52x11 min.) Nefertine aspires to be the first female scribe in the history of Egypt so she can describe the wonderful world that surrounds her. The Case (La Custodia) (Family 2D, 1x40 min.) In an unknown time and place, a young boy escapes war with nothing but a dream and a violin case. Squared Zebra (Preschool 3-5 2D comedy/ edutainment, 78x7 min.) Follows the adventures of Checkery the zebra with her friends as they learn to

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overcome their differences and embrace life in all its diversity and beauty. Orange Moo Cow (Preschool 3-6 2D comedy, 78x7 min.) Follows the daily life of Zoh, an energetic 6-year-old cow, and her little brother, Boh, a sensitive and curious 4-year-old bull.

Squared Zebra

Bananimals (Kids 5-8 2D comedy, 78x7 min.) Follows the lives of the animal inhabitants of a farm village whose primary activity is to go and ask Gordon the Bull, their mentor, for help and advice. The Last Kids on Earth (Kids 7-12 comedy/action, 1x66 min. special & 21x22 min.) Netflix original animated series follows Jack Sullivan and a group of zombie-fighting middle schoolers who live in a treehouse filled with video games and candy.

DORI MEDIA GROUP

O (972-3) 647-8185 m sales@dorimedia.com w www.dorimedia.com

Contact: Nadav Palti, pres. & CEO; Carolina Sabbag, VP, sales, Western Europe, U.S., Canada; Maria Perez Campi, dir., sales, LatAm, U.S. Hispanic;

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Camila Premet, sales mgr., CEE, CIS & Africa; Haikal Jamari, sales mgr., Asia, Middle East; Einat Borovich-Naim, VP, mktg. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Spy Date (Reality dating) A former Mossad agent and a professional matchmaker use their specialties to manipulate two singles to meet “by chance” and go on a date.

Da Next (Digital talent competition) A new model of digital media event, taking place entirely in the digital arena. Las Estrellas (5 Stars) (Romantic comedy, 120x60 min.) The death of Mario Star leaves his five daughters facing a challenge to successfully manage a boutique hotel, which they will have to fulfill in order to claim the inheritance. La Entrega (The Drop) (Crime thriller, 10x50 min.) A series about the huge number of people disappearing daily in Bolivia, revealing a world of power games, sex cravings and violence. In Treatment (Drama, 45x30 min.) Takes viewers on a journey through the world of psychotherapy, following the ongoing treatments of five patients.

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Spy Date

Power Couple (Reality format) Puts love to the test like you’ve never seen before as eight couples face extreme challenges that will test how well they really know each other. 4 Hours a Day (Doc., 1x55 min.) An extraordinary story of young mothers in the kibbutz movement in Israel. The New Black (Comedy, 28x30 min.) They live the dream—on the one hand, they enjoy the benefits of the prestigious yeshiva student status in the orthodox society, and on the other hand enjoy the pleasures of modern life. Normal (Drama, 8x35 min.) When 24-year-old Noam Ashkenazy hits rock bottom, he finds his own route to normality in the unlikeliest of places: the psych ward. Little Mom (Comedy, 51x30 min.) An internationally successful comedy that reveals the harsh truth of life after having kids.

O (46-8) 5569-9380 m info@ecchorights.com w www.ecchorights.com Contact: Fredrik af Malmborg, mng. dir.; Nicola Söderlund, mng. partner; Handan Özkubat, dir., Turkish drama; Lucy Roberts, dir., sales, Western Europe; Barbora Suster, head, LatAm, Iberia; Adam Barth, dir., coprod., acq. & dvpmt.; Berkin Nalbantli, sales & acq. exec., CEE, Africa; Deborah Youn, head, Asia business.

Compulsion

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Chrysalis (Drama, 163x45 min.) The biggest launch of 2021 in Turkey, rating number one every week in the AB commercial demo and winning Turkey’s most important TV prize, the Golden Butterfly for best TV drama. Compulsion (Drama, 4x60 min.) After surviving a disaster, Jenny appears to be coping but, privately, she’s suffering PTSD. Falling into an online gambling addiction to ease her stress, Jenny’s suffering only gets worse. Desperate Measures (Drama, 4x60 min.) A tense thriller following single mother Rowan, who has to go to extraordinary lengths to protect her innocent son, who falls foul of a drug deal gone wrong. Threesome (Drama, 8x23 min.) A boundarypushing drama series that has won rave reviews from critics and scored major international sales. A story of first love, broken dreams, betrayal, self-discovery and sex. High Class (Drama, 16x70 min.) Cho Yeo-jeong stars in her first major dramatic role since the Oscar-winning Parasite in this tense, thrilling drama, a huge ratings winner in South Korea. The Red Room (Drama, 210x45 min.) A phenomenon that has captivated viewers with its deeply touching stories and cast of guest stars. The series returned for a second season at the end of 2021. Legacy (Drama, S1-2: 510x45 min.) The latest daily drama series from the producers of international hit The Promise is currently in its second season, with a third recently commissioned. The Promise (Drama, S1-4: 879x45 min.) This major hit for three seasons in Turkey and in more than 60 territories worldwide recently returned for season four, with a fifth already commissioned.

ELECTRIC ENTERTAINMENT

O (1-323) 817-1300 m sales@electricentertainment.com w www.electricentertainment.com

Stand: R7.G19 Contact: Dean Devlin, CEO; Sonia Mehandjiyska, head, intl. dist.; Nolan Pielak, SVP, intl. dist. & coprod.; Steve Saltman, head, domestic sales; Raul Piña, mgr., sales & mktg. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Leverage: Redemption (Action/crime, S1-2: 29x60 min.) The Hitter, the Hacker, the Grifter and the Thief are together again to take on a new kind of villain, this time with help from a new tech genius and corporate fixer.

Leverage: Redemption

Almost Paradise (Action/crime, S1-2: 20x60 min.) A U.S. DEA agent retires to a tranquil beach in the Philippines. Against doctor’s orders, he uses his skills as a longtime operative to put away criminals. The Ark (Sci-fi drama, 12x60 min.) The spacecraft “Ark One” and its remaining crew members try to survive after a catastrophic event causes massive destruction to the ship during its mission to save humankind. To the Lake (Drama/sci-fi/thriller, 8x60 min.) A virus strikes Moscow. A group set off on a dangerous

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journey to find an isolated lodge on a deserted island. (Excl. CIS.) The Outpost (Fantasy/adventure, S1-4: 49x60 min.) Talon avenges the destruction of her village. On her journey, she discovers she has supernatural powers she must learn to control to defend the Outpost. The Deal (Drama/sci-fi/thriller, 1x90 min.) A mother fights to save the life of her ailing daughter after an unprecedented pandemic ravages the planet, leaving resources so scarce you must pay for them with your life.

ENCORE TELEVISION-DISTRIBUTION

O (1-514) 270-0011 m cgirard@encoretvintl.com w encoretvintl.com

Stand: P4.C20 Contact: Chrystine Girard, head, intl. dist.; Dominique Simard, mng. dir.; François Rozon, pres. & exec. producer. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS A Criminal Affair (Une affaire criminelle) (Drama, 8x45 min.) How far can a mother go to free her son? Catherine tries her best to exonerate her son, incarcerated for a murder he claims not to have committed.

A Criminal Affair (Une affaire criminelle)

Dark Soul (Bête Noire) (Drama, 6x45 min.) Jeremy Tremblay walks into his high school with a semiautomatic rifle and shoots multiple students before killing himself.

EONE FAMILY BRANDS

O (44-20) 3691-8600 m tseagers@entonegroup.com w entertainmentone.com Contact: Olivier Dumont, pres.; Monica Candiani, EVP, content sales. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Peppa Pig (Preschool 2D, 377x5 min. & 4 specials) Peppa is a lovable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa’s adventures always end happily with loud snorts of laughter. PJ Masks (Preschool CGI, 260x11 min.) Follows the nighttime exploits of three young friends who transform into their dynamic superhero alter egos, Catboy, Owlette and Gekko, when they put their pajamas on at night and activate their animal amulets. My Little Pony: A New Generation (Adventure/ comedy/musical, 1x90 min.) Equestria has lost its magic and Earth Ponies, Unicorns and Pegasi are no longer friends. Idealistic Earth Pony Sunny (Vanessa Hudgens) is determined to find a way to bring enchantment and unity back to their world. Transformers: Earthspark (Action comedy, 26x22 min.) Introduces a new generation of Transformers robots—the first to be born on Earth, taken in by a human family. Power Rangers Dino Fury (Action/CGI, 44x22 min.) When an army of powerful alien beings is

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unleashed on Earth, a brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the prehistoric power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat. Ricky Zoom (Preschool CGI, 104x11 min.) Ricky, a rescue bike, lives in Wheelford, where he shares his experiences with his enthusiastic bike buddies Loop, Scootio and DJ. Alien TV (Live-action/animated slapstick comedy, 78x7 min.) Follows the adventures of an intrepid extraterrestrial news crew as they investigate the strange, unusual and downright weird on a baffling planet called Earth.

Dex and the Humanimals

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Dex and the Humanimals (Dex et les Humanimaux) (Animation, 6x11 min.) Dex, an innocent boy, was raised in a lab by Iris, an evil AI, to be the ultimate weapon to subjugate the population of Chronopolis. When Dex discovers that he may have a family, an epic adventure begins.

ESCAPADE MEDIA

Transformers: Earthspark

Ninja Express (Animated comedy, 52x11 min.) Imagine a delivery service that delivers anything, anywhere and anytime. Now imagine it being run by three Ninja brothers with incredible powers.

O (61) 411-035317 m natalie@escapademedia.com.au w www.escapademedia.com.au

Contact: Natalie Lawley, mng. dir.; Anthony Mrsnik, dir.; Jessica Stonehouse, head, sales, partnerships & business dvpmt., U.K.; Damien Naughton, cnslt., CEE, Russia, Africa; Stephen White, cnslt., completed sales, ANZ & Canada & scripted projects in dvpmt.; Ole Steen Stolberg, EPIC STORYWORLDS agent, Nordics, Benelux, France, Germany. O (1-481) 802-9063 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS m steve@epicworlds.ca Breakaway Femmes (Factual, 1x90 min./56 w www.epicworlds.ca min.) The women who conquered the Tour de France. Stand: P4.C20 Contact: Steve Couture, CEO & exec. producer; Hacking Evolution: Lionfish (Natural history, 1x56 Ken Faier, partner & exec. producer; Christine min.) The invasive lionfish is a symbol of how one uninCoté, producer; Louis Leclerc, head, studio, tentional action can cause unimaginable havoc on the evolutionary balance of our natural world. Loomi Animation.

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Back to Nature (Factual/lifestyle, 8x30 min.) Explores our need to reconnect with the land around us for our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

FILMRISE

O (1-718) 369-9090 m sales@filmrise.com w www.filmrise.com Inside Trauma

Stand: R7 Lounge Contact: Danny Fisher, CEO; Melissa Wohl, SVP, head, sales; Max Einhorn, SVP, acq. & coprod.; Emilia Nuccio, VP, intl. sales. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Dr. G: Medical Examiner (Medical, 83x60 min.) Renowned coroner Dr. Jan Garavaglia provides explanations and theories for mysterious causes of death that don’t make sense from the outside. Iron Chef (Cooking, 180x60 min.) The competition introduces a “secret ingredient” that the challenger and the chosen Iron Chef must incorporate into every dish. (Worldwide digital) The Dick Van Dyke Show (Classic comedy, 158x30 min.) Classic TV series centered around the work and home life of television comedy writer Rob Petrie, played by Dick Van Dyke. Also stars Mary Tyler Moore.

Inside Trauma (Factual, 3x60 min.) A brand-new generation of some of Australia’s finest medical professionals are tested to their physical and mental limits. Their goal is to join the elite Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT). For the Love of Pets (Fact-ent., 8x60 min.) A heartwarming series offering insights into the world of people and pets. The Healing (Factual, 1x60 min.) Explores a lifesaving equine welfare program that brings traumatized ex-racehorses and traumatized veterans together to help heal each other. Gold Digger: The Search for Australian Rugby (Factual, 1x90 min.) A journey that explores the rise and fall of the Australian rugby union. Killer Soundtrack (Factual/crime, 13x60 min.) Runs the needle over true crime and examines the lyrics, tunes and genres it has inspired. The Best Kind of Beautiful (Drama, 6x60 min.) A series about the relationship between Florence St. Claire and Albert, whose journey is filled with deeprooted feelings and anxieties, mixed with true moments of candor and humor. Osher Günsberg: A Matter of Life and Death (Factual, 1x53 min.) Celebrity Osher Günsberg investigates how new science, innovative thinking Iron Chef and technology are helping prevent suicide.

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Highway to Heaven (Drama, 111x60 min.) A probationary angel (Michael Landon) is sent back to Earth and teams up with an ex-cop to help people. (Worldwide digital) That Girl (Classic comedy, 136x30 min.) Starring Marlo Thomas as Ann Marie, an aspiring actress who moves from her hometown of Brewster, New York, to try to make it big in New York City. Crash Course (Educational, 150x30 min.) Highquality educational videos that combine live action, motion graphics and animation to bring classic textbook subjects to life. (English-speaking markets) PrestonPlayz (Reality, 30x30 min.) Popular YouTuber and gamer Preston Arsement tackles video game challenges and fights high-stakes battles in Minecraft. (English-speaking markets) Kim’s Convenience (Comedy, 65x30 min.) The hit Netflix comedy about Korean-Canadian owners of a convenience store in Toronto. (FAST rights U.S., LatAm, German- & French-speaking Europe, Italy, Spain)

points to Pauline, his ex-wife, who made a clumsy call to the emergency services—and way too late. Nona and Her Daughters (Dramedy, 9x30 min.) Nona is 70 and pregnant. Her lover is not the father. Her triplet daughters decide to move back into the family apartment to support her and uncover this mystery. The Art of Crime (Drama, S1-5: 24x60 min.) In this modern-day police procedural, a hot-headed Paris cop teams up with a Louvre art historian to solve crimes across French museums and landmarks. El Presidente (Drama, 8x60 min.) Inspired by the real-life characters and events behind the 2015 “FIFA Gate” corruption scandal. Narcos: Mexico (Action/drama, S1-3: 30x60 min.) Chronicles the real-life rise to global power of the most infamous drug lords. Latest installment focuses on Mexico’s cannabis trade and the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel. Bionic Max (Kids 6-11 animated comedy, 52x11 min.) A malfunctioning bionic guinea pig and his goldfish buddy escape from their laboratory into Woodchuck Woods and must learn to adapt in this GAUMONT urban jungle. O (33-1) 4643-2000 Belle and Sebastian (Kids 5-9 animated m tvsales@gaumont.com action/adventure/comedy, 52x11 min.) Tells the w www.gaumonttelevision.com outdoor adventures of a courageous young boy, Stand: R7.E2 (UniFrance) Sebastian, and his huge white dog, Belle, who will Contact: Cécilia Rossignol, EVP, intl. sales & rush to anybody’s rescue. dvpmt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Off Season (Noir/thriller/crime, 6x60 min.) Captain Sterenn Peiry must stop the Edelweiss serial killer. When discovering that her son accidentally killed his girlfriend, she decides to cover up this accident by reproducing the serial killer’s staging. What Pauline Is Not Telling You (Drama, 4x60 min.) A man fell from a scaffolding. Everything Off Season

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The Intouchables (Comedy, 1x112 min.) After a paragliding accident, a wealthy aristocrat hires a young man recently released from prison to be his caregiver. The Fifth Element (Sci-fi/adventure, 1x126 min.) 23rd century. The Earth is about to be destroyed. Cornelius, an old monk, knows how to stop it: the Fifth Element must be summoned. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

GLOBAL SCREEN

O (49-89) 244-1295-500 m info@globalscreen.de w www.globalscreen.de Stand: R17.C15 Contact: Julia Weber, head, intl. sales & acq.; Stefanie Hofferbert, SVP, intl. TV sales & acq.; Helge Köhnen, SVP, intl. TV sales & acq.; Stephanie Wang, VP, intl. TV sales & acq.; Ulrike Schröder, VP, intl. acq. & coprod.; Dana Höfinger, VP, intl. acq. & coprod.; Azuka Stekovics, head, mktg., intl. dist. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Conference (Historical drama, 1x108 min.) A historically accurate drama about a meeting that was part of planning the Holocaust. The film follows the protocol of this meeting. It was shot at the original location at Wannsee Lake in Berlin.

The Palace

The Palace (Period drama, 6x45 min.) Shot at Berlin’s iconic Friedrichstadt-Palast. In a divided Germany, two women search for their roots in a richly shot, moving and life-affirming story. Recipes for Love and Murder (Drama, 10x45 min.) Starring Maria Doyle Kennedy, a quirky murder mystery series based on the acclaimed novel by best-selling South African author Sally Andrew. 3Hz (Adventure family ent., 13x26 min.) Thirteenyear-old Felix spends the summer break with his best friends at their secret hangout, a hidden swimming pond in the woods. There, Felix discovers that his vintage Walkman picks up sounds from 1989.

GMA NETWORK

O (632) 8333-7633 m gwi@gmanetwork.com w www.gmaworldwide.tv Contact: Lilybeth G. Rasonable, SVP, ent. group; Ianessa S. Valdellon, first VP, public affairs; Roxanne J. Barcelona, VP, worldwide division (content sales, synd. & dist.); Mylah I. Quinay, sales mgr., worldwide division (content sales, synd. & dist.); Reena G. Garingan, adviser, content sales, synd., partnerships & dist.; Jose Mari R. Abacan, first VP, pgm. mngmt. (content acq.). PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS First Lady (Drama/romantic comedy, 40x45 min.) Set after the events of First Nanny, focuses on the life of Melody as First Lady to the President, and mother to his children, and the struggles they will face as the nation’s first family. Widow’s Web (Drama/mystery, 20x45 min.) In their attempt to unravel the truth, how far would three women go to prove their innocence?

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Prima Donnas (Drama, S2: 42x45 min.) As heiresses to their father’s wealth, three sisters will face new challenges and old enemies who are out to destroy them. Little Princess (Drama, 38x45 min.) A little person takes on the challenge of leading a business and proving her worth in the corporate world. I Can See You: AlterNate (Drama/thriller, 20x45 min.) A man’s life turns upside down when he meets his long-lost twin brother and asks him to pretend to be him.

The First Nanny (Romantic comedy/drama, 40x45 min.) An ordinary nanny becomes involved in the political, personal and romantic concerns of her boss—the country’s president.

GOQUEST MEDIA

O (91-22) 495-591-00 m contact@goquestmedia.com w www.goquestmedia.com Contact: Vivek Lath, fndr. & CEO; Jimmy George, VP, sales & acq.; Harshad Wadadekar, GM, content sales; Mikaela Perez, sales, LatAm, Spain, U.S. Hispanic; Akshit Sandhu, mgr., content acq. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Still Waters (YA drama, 8x30 min.) A young girl from an ethnic minority in an Estonian-Russian school steps up to fight an online smear campaign against her while trying to keep her friendships and new family intact.

First Lady

I Left My Heart in Sorsogon (Drama/romance, 33x45 min.) A highly successful woman figures in a love triangle and must choose between her first love and her greatest love. To Have and to Hold (Drama, 30x45 min.) A man determined to find the truth about his wife’s affair finds answers from the wife of his wife’s lover. Legal Wives (Drama, 40x45 min.) An upright Muslim man marries three different women for different reasons and struggles to keep the harmony among his three wives. The World Between Us (Drama/romance, 36x45 min.) An orphan tech genius is framed for the death of his legal guardian, who also happens to be the mother of the woman he loves.

Still Waters

Secrets of the Grapevine (Romantic drama, 72x50 min.) When two former lovers from feuding wine-growing families rekindle their romance after 20 years, they must make great sacrifices to realize a passion project they had dreamt of together from a long time ago.

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Sex Insta Exams (YA drama, 12x25 min.) On the eve of exams that will determine their future, high school students become friends, fall in love, quarrel, compete and experience all the classic problems of Gen Z. Traitor (Espionage/spy thriller, 6x58 min.) Driven by umbrage and personal gain, an official at the Estonian Ministry of Defence becomes an agent for Russian intelligence when Estonia joins NATO. Divorce in Peace (Dramedy, 20x28 min.) A couple who want to end their 20-year-long marriage consult a therapist to devise a divorce plan so they can part on good terms. Civil Servant (Espionage thriller, 24x50 min.) A young, ambitious Serbian Secret Service agent negotiates the dangerous rules of the modern-century international spy game. Debt to the Sea (Mystery/thriller, 11x50 min.) The arrival of a mysterious stranger triggers an unstoppable wave of events for the unsettled inhabitants of a beautiful but deadly Montenegro coastal village. Rats (Crime thriller, 6x55 min.) In the world of the Czech-Vietnamese meth syndicates, the lines between order and anarchy shatter for a naive young drug dealer and an ambitious female cop. Mother’s Choice (Family drama, 16x45 min.) A young schoolteacher decides to rescue her favorite 7-year-old student from her negligent mother. They plan to flee the country, but a chain of deadly events will put a stop to their desperate escape. What the F***?! (Hidden-camera/wish-fulfillment format, 10x45 min.) Members of the public secretly spend weeks training in a skill that neither they nor their loved ones ever expect of them.

GRB STUDIOS

O (1-818) 728-7600 m sales@grbtv.com w www.grbtv.com Stand: R7.K11 Contact: Gary R. Benz, CEO; Hud Woodle, EVP, intl. sales & operations; Liz Levenson, sales & acq. cnslt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (Doc., 9x60 min., 1x120 min.) Takes audiences through the all-encompassing history of the Star Trek franchise, bringing together lifetime enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek

Death Walker with Nick Groff (Paranormal, 20x60 min.) Nick Groff theorizes and investigates the origins of some of the most notorious hauntings in America. Down to Earth with Zac Efron (Docuseries, 8x60 min.) A binge-worthy travelogue, food odyssey and eco-warrior series that takes Zac Efron into the far corners of the world. Living by Design (Lifestyle, 32x30 min.) Brother and sister duo Jake and Jazz Smollett transform living, work and play spaces from drab to fab—turning houses into homes. Ready to Love (Docuseries, 51x60 min.) Highlighting men’s observations and experiences, explores the real-life dating interactions of sexy,

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successful singles looking for lasting love and authentic relationships. On the Case with Paula Zahn (Crime, 255x60 min., 1x120 min.) Explore intriguing murder mysteries through in-depth interviews with those closest to the case and examine the evidence that helped unravel the mystery. Just Eats with Chef JJ (Food, 34x30 min.) Chef JJ, one of the culinary world’s most sought-after stars, invites you into his kitchen to experience his delicious delights with celebrity friends and influencers. Dons of Disco (Doc., 1x89 min.) A lip-syncing scandal pits an American singer against an Italian male model over the legacy of 1980s Italo disco star Den Harrow. Untold Stories of the ER (Reality, 150x60 min.) These intense true stories demonstrate the dramatic nature of medicine practiced under pressure and unpredictable circumstances, where every moment can be a turning point. The Bay (Drama, 62x30 min., 10x60 min.) Follows the affluent yet dysfunctional residents of Bay City, a town cursed by an ominous senator who was murdered by his socialite granddaughter.

GUANG DONG WINSING COMPANY

O (86-20) 3763-5953 m media@winsing.net w en.winsing.net

GOGOBUS

GOGOBUS (Edutainment/family, 156x13 min.) The story happens in the school. When trouble strikes, Gogobus is there to solve the problem and save the day. GG Bond: Ocean Mission (Family/ent./comedy/ adventure, 1x85 min.) GG Bond encounters Noah when executing a task in the ocean. Together, they go through difficulties and conquer their fears. GG Bond: Dino Diary (Ent./adventure, 130x13 min.) GG Bond and his partner Woody need to get out of the dinosaur world and return to their own through all difficulties and adventures.

HG DISTRIBUTION

O (1-514) 944-8038 m henry@hgagnondistribution.com w hgagnondistribution.com Stand: P4.C20 Contact: Henry Gagnon, pres.; Sylvie Adamovicz, dir., mktg. & acq.; Lydia Horman, dir., content sales & global digital strategy; Sarah Murphy, business consultant; Andrea Staerke, business dvpmt.

Contact: Sophie Lau, head, intl. mktg. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Team S.T.E.A.M.! (Edutainment, 104x15 min.) Team S.T.E.A.M.! is made up of six amazing kids who each use a different STEM-based area of 422 expertise to solve the problems they face.

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& SVP, sales & prod. operations; Graham Ludlow, PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT 422 (Kids fantasy/sci-fi, S1: 13x30 min., S2: dvpmt. & prod. exec.; Effi Eustace, VP, sales & mktg. 12x30 min., S3: TK) Five teenagers jump headfirst into a parallel universe with the hopes of finding a treasure with exceptional powers.

IDEACOM INTERNATIONAL

O (1-514) 849-6966 m info@ideacom.tv w www.ideacom.tv

Stand: P4.C20 Contact: Josette D. Normandeau, pres. & exec. Written in the Stars producer; André Barro, exec. producer; Amy Webb, PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT producer. Written in the Stars (Romantic comedy, 1x90 min.) When her magazine approves a pitch about a skeptic’s take on love and horoscopes, a young woman teams up with an astrology guru.

INTER MEDYA

Who Was the Real Neanderthal?

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Who Was the Real Neanderthal? (Doc., 1x49 min.) Neanderthals have long been thought of as brutish and dim-witted. It’s been impossible to truly grasp who they were and how they lived—until now.

O (90-212) 231-0102 m info@intermedya.tv w www.intermedya.tv

Contact: Can Okan, fndr. & CEO; Beatriz Cea Okan, VP & head, sales & acq. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Aziz (Drama) In 1934, Aziz, son of the prosperous Payidar family, must flee after killing French delegate Monsieur Pierre’s son Lieutenant Andre. Two INCENDO years later, he returns and everything has changed. O (1-514) 937-3333 The Girl of the Green Valley (Drama) Melissa m greardon@incendo.ca Çelik was left without a mother and father when w incendo.ca she was a baby. No one knows the truth about what Stand: P4.C20 happened to her family. Contact: Gavin Reardon, intl. sales & coprod.; Holly Destiny (Drama, 48x45 min.) Ezo lost her mother Hines, intl. sales & coprod.; Brook Peters, mng. dir. to suicide. She grows up belittled by her father and

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ignored by her grandmother. Despite the physical and psychologic abuse she has experienced, no one can bring her down. The Trusted (Drama, 74x45 min.) Marashli is an ex-soldier who has left the special forces to open up a secondhand bookstore and spend more time with his sick daughter, Zelis. His life changes when the beautiful Mahur Turel walks into his bookstore.

from committing suicide, finds Bilge after getting a notice on his phone one day, opening the doors to a new and dangerous world. Broken Lives (Drama) Two young people meet by chance in Izmir. When will the paths of Deniz and Çınar cross again?

JETPACK DISTRIBUTION

m rhiannon.lyons@jetpackdistribution.tv w jetpackdistribution.tv

Aziz

Last Summer (Drama, 93x45 min.) An idealistic prosecutor agrees to protect Akgun in exchange for testimony from the young man’s father, an imprisoned mob boss. Scorpion (Drama, 91x45 min.) Ferda’s stubbornness and Perihan not wanting her causes a great war between the mother and daughter. A.Riza (Drama, 101x45 min.) After his father dies, Ali Riza is forced to give up his dreams and focus on supporting his family as a taxi driver. But a chance encounter in his car draws him into a vicious mafia feud that transforms his life into a fight for survival, love and justice. Respect (Drama, S2: 8x60 min.) We follow the story of a psychopath, Ercument Cozer, and delve into his obsession against disrespect and its reflections on the community. Deep (Drama, 8x60 min.) Sahir, who serves in the Istanbul Police Department to dissuade people

Stand: R7.F18 Contact: Dominic Gardiner, CEO (U.K., U.S., Italy, Spain); Gillian Calvert Ridge, global dist. dir. (Ireland, Nordics, GAS, ANZ); Sophie Prigent ‘Kido’, global sales dir. (Asia, Canada, France, LatAm, Israel, Portugal); Toby Jones, sales exec. (Benelux, CEEMA). PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Mini Kids (Ent., 28x16 min.) NRK’s first TV show aimed at toddlers combines live-action performances by actual 1-year-olds with animation and playful use of props and objects. Silly Animals (Animation, 20x6 min.) Gary the vlogging dog sneaks into a secret vault to show the funniest animal clips that boring adults never want you to see. Ladybird and Bee (Animation, 26x2 min.) Tells charming stories of the natural world, as seen from the perspective of two very tiny best friends. Mechamato (Animation/action, 26x22 min.) Follows the adventures of a kind and creative young boy named Amato who inadvertently becomes the master of MechaBot, a Power Sphera. Critters TV (Nature doc., 26x11 min.) For the first time in the history of television, we get the animal’s eye-view on nature docs.

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Welcome to Cardboard City (Action, S1: 10x3-6 min., S2: 10x4-9 min.) Grumpy Chief Murphy McCard, tenacious Deputy Betsy Brough and bumbling Intern Double Lucky Dave do their best to save the city they love. Moley (Animation, 52x11 min., 1x30 min.) Inspired by bedtime stories about a magical mole told by a dad to his daughters, the series captures all the excitement of mission-based adventures. My Petsaurus (Comedy, 75x2 min.) The everyday tasks and problems encountered when raising your first pet. Chloe, an energetic 7-year-old, looks after her troublesome pet triceratops, Topsy. Spookiz (Animation, S1: 26x2 min., S2: 26x2.5 min., S3: 23x2.5 min., S4: 1x83 min.) When night falls and the human kids from Freemont Elementary have all gone home, these wacky monsters creep out for their own slapstick adventures. Spookley (Animation, 1x45 min.) Spookley helps a special green cat and three stray kittens find a home and teaches us that it’s never wrong to do the right thing.

JUST FOR LAUGHS

O (1-514) 845-3155 m distribution@hahaha.com w www.hahaha.com/en/distribution Stand: P4.C20

Contact: Marina Di Pancrazio, chief content revenue officer; Fred Joubaud, dir., content & strategic partnerships. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Just for Laughs Gags (Comedy, S1-22: 381x30 min.) The world’s longest-running and mostadored prank show, where unsuspecting people get roped into hilarious situations, concocted by the Just for Laughs Gags experts.

Just for Laughs Gags

The Impostors (Format, 13x45 min.) A new panel show where celebrity guests share amazing, personal stories. But what is “true” or “too good to be true”?

KANAL D INTERNATIONAL

O (90-212) 413-5111 m sales@kanald.international w www.kanald.international

Stand: R7.F28 Contact: Ekin Koyuncu, exec. dir.; Selim Türkmen, sales mgr., Western Europe, MENA; Narda Zuuaga, sales exec., LatAm, Spain; Gamze Utma, sales exec., Asia, Russia, CIS. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Three Sisters (Drama, in prod.) An adaptation of the instant bestseller penned by the acclaimed author İclal Aydın. Hekimoğlu (Medical drama, 157x44 min.) The local version of House, starring Timuçin Esen as

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Ateş Hekimoğlu, an acclaimed infectious diseases and nephrology physician. Ruthless City (Drama, 136x46 min.) The story of two family members’ “test with the sin” after an indecent deal. Twist of Fate (Romantic comedy, 58x43 min.) What happens when a superstitious, beautiful young girl tries to keep her “marriage fraud” to avoid being “happily n’ever after” and has to work with a handsome alpha male boss who has tightly closed doors against love? Recipe of Love (Romantic comedy, 41x43 min.) Chef Fırat, who can create great mixtures with different cuisines, will soon understand that there is no “recipe for love” in his cook book.

Three Sisters

woman heal the lost soul of her kidnapper? These questions are answered through the story of an unforgettable couple: Aslı and Ferhat. Flames of Desire (Drama, 186x44 min.) Adapted from a Korean drama, points out the old Turkish tradition of “betrothed in the cradle” and its consequences in modern life.

KO DISTRIBUTION

O (1-514) 933-2462 m info@kodistribution.ca,

vallant@aroma-tv.com w kodistribution.ca

Stand: P4.C20 Contact: Louis-Philippe Drolet, VP, general dir. & producer; Barbara Vallant, head, sales & dist.; Dominic Anctil, principal ent. & intl. dvpmt. producer. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Virage (Veer) (Drama, 8x60 min.) Frédérique, a triple Olympic medalist in speed skating, retires. Faced with this void, she must learn to live without performing. The fall will be brutal. How to Survive in the Wild (Manuel de la Vie Sauvage) (Drama, 6x60 min.) Kevin settles in the city, where he makes his mark as the founder of a startup that promises to revolutionize grief by allowing users to converse with the dead.

Romance Next Door (Romantic comedy, 60x38 min.) The love story and also the story of friendship between four young people from different social classes and cultures. Love Trap (Romantic comedy, 136x41 min.) The marriage game between poor girl Ayşe and rich boy Kerem started as a “love trap” and will bind them forever. Sweet Revenge (Romantic comedy, 82x48 min.) The story of a young girl searching for forgiveness from the boy she humiliated in high school, after she was abandoned by the groom at her wedding day. But the boy is not the same young loser anymore. Price of Passion (Romantic drama, 96x48 min.) Can a doctor fall in love with a hitman? Can a Virage (Veer)

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KOCCA

O (82-61) 900-6413 m friendly0209@kocca.kr w www.kcontent.kr

has been refurnished. What else will happen in the second-floor garage? (Iconix)

LEONINE STUDIOS

O (49-89) 999-513-0

PROGRAM HIGHIGHTS m info@leoninestudios.com OYOYO (Kids 6-9 K-pop/ cats/idols/ w www.leoninestudios.com fashion/school, 52x11 min.) Fifty percent kittens, 50 percent harmony, 100 percent adorable. (Aurora Contact: Caroline Kusser, EVP, intl. coprod. & World Corp) world sales; Patrick Phelan, dir., world sales; Stefanie Gelinas, intl. format sales; Christiane Goldberg, SVP, lic. sales; Myriam Gauff, snr. mgr., license sales. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Herzogpark (Comedy/drama/thriller, 6x60 min.) The perfectly polished existence of a glamorous, champagne-fueled world is on the brink of chaos, as carefully hidden secrets threaten to surface. Badass Class (Comedy, 1x97 min.) True OYOYO friends, pure love and absolute chaos—the 12th Super 10 (Kids/boys action/adventure/fantasy, grade of a Berlin high school goes on a wild 104x11 min.) A fight through time and space to pro- graduation trip to Croatia. tect the Super Stone fragments and save the world. (Young Toys) Dinosally (Preschool, 78x5 min.) A pink young dinosaur named Sally goes on adventures every day in Dino Town with her friends. (Mostapes) Virtual Guardians (Kids 7-11 action adventure, 26x11 min.) Doctor Gang, the developer of the Gaia World, selected five genius boys and girls and a clever puppy as the so-called “Guardians” to Herzogpark defend against the threat of the AI. (Pixtrend) JGA: Jasmin. Gina. Anna. (Comedy, 1x118 min.) A Tomon Car (Kids edutainment, 60x3 min.) Char- story of friendship and saying goodbye to single life. acters full of diverse personalities that reflect the What if everyone around you is getting married and trend of global automobile toys. (Studio Gale) diving into a new phase of life, but you’re only Tayo, the Little Bus 6 (Preschool, 26x11 min.) allowed to watch from the sidelines? Tayo and the other city buses live together. The little Bonn (Period drama/political thriller, 6x60 min.) buses’ home, where they had various experiences, True untold story about a young woman’s struggle

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to find her own place in a male-dominated society in the midst of the battle between Germany’s separate intelligence agencies formed after WWII. The Name of the Rose (Thriller/literature, 8x60 min.) A suspenseful crime thriller set in an intriguing and gloomy medieval world with a modern take and new details to a multilayered story. Youtopia (Ent., 5-day digital live format) One of Germany’s biggest digital events, drawing attention to the most important issues of our time: climate change, Son of a Critch environmental protection and sustainability. Swimming with Sharks (Drama, 6x30 min.) When Lou Simms starts her internship at Fountain LIONSGATE Pictures, she seems like a naïve Hollywood O (1-310) 449-9200 newcomer, awestruck by the studio’s notorious m general-inquiries@lionsgate.com CEO, Joyce Holt. In truth, Lou has done extenw www.lionsgate.com sive research. Stand: R7.A11 Gaslit (Drama, 8x60 min.) This modern take on Contact: Kevin Beggs, chmn., Lionsgate TV Group; Watergate focuses on the untold stories and forSandra Stern, pres., Lionsgate TV Group; Jim Packer, gotten characters of the scandal. pres., worldwide TV dist.; Agapy Kapouranis, pres., Welcome to Flatch (Comedy, 14x30 min.) When intl. TV & digital dist.; Ryan Lowerre, pres., domestic a fake documentary crew sets out to explore the TV & digital dist.; Chase Brisbin, EVP, worldwide TV lives of residents in a small American town, they & digital dist.; Susan Hummel, EVP & mng. dir., stumble upon the Midwestern town of Flatch, Canada TV & digital dist.; Michael Weinstein, EVP, which is made up of many eccentric personalities. sales planning & dist.; Kate Nexon, EVP, domestic Home Economics (Comedy, 29x30 min.) Takes a TV & digital dist.; Tyler Caldwell, VP, TV dist., LatAm. look at the heartwarming yet super uncomfortable PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS and sometimes frustrating relationship between Son of a Critch (Comedy, 13x30 min.) Set in adult siblings. Newfoundland in the ’80s, Mark, a boy much older Freak Brothers (Adult animated comedy, 8x30 inside than his 11 years, uses comedy and self- min.) After smoking a magical strain of weed and deprecation to win friends and to connect with the falling into a 50-year slumber, the Freak Brothers and small collection of people in his limited world. their outspoken cat awaken in the 2020s and attempt Minx (Dramedy, 10x30 min.) Set in the 1970s in to adjust to the bizarre rat race of modern times. Los Angeles, an earnest young feminist joins forces The Real Dirty Dancing (Unscripted, 4x60 min.) with a low-rent publisher to create the first erotic Set at the real location of the film’s fictional Kellerman’s magazine for women. Lodge, eight celebrities will partner up and learn

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iconic dance routines from the movie and recreate classic scenes. Hiccups and Hookups (Dramedy, 8x30 min.) This is a heartwarming comedy about dating and modern-day relationships across two generations. Jugaadistan (Dramedy, 8x60 min.) A coming-ofage story of a diverse group of university students who encounter one of the most corrupt, widespread and long-running academic scams to hit the north of India.

LITTLE ENGINE MOVING PICTURES

O (1-416) 892-0918 m kyle@littleengine.tv w www.littleengine.tv

Contact: Maria Kennedy, owner & exec. producer; Ben Mazzotta, showrunner & exec. producer; Charlotte Pauli, head, business affairs; Kyle Perez, business dvpmt. lead. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Cutie Pugs (Preschool 2-5 live action, 26x7 min.) Transforms simple childhood play into grand learning adventures, seen through the eyes of a little girl and her talking puppies. Now You Know (Preschool 4-6 live-action science, 78x7 min.) Follow an imaginative 5-year-old boy and his hilarious non-verbal monkey best friend through a series of adventures linked to a different question each episode. Starseeker (Kids 8-12 live-action adventure comedy, 26x22 min.) The story of three very different kids who “zap” between everyday life at home and school on Earth and exploring the farthest reaches of the universe. The Picco Incident (YA sci-fi thriller, 7x10 min.) When a shadowy government agency investigating

a plane crash interrogates the Picco family, Jack and his parents must conceal the survivor that’s crashed on their farm. Tiny and Tall (Preschool 2-5 animation/puppetry hybrid. 39x7 min.) Tiny and Tall feel like they’re from different worlds. Which is what Tiny and Tall love about each other. Happy Trails (Preschool 4-6/family musical variety, 39x7 min.) Cowboy George lives at Happy Trails Ranch with his barn full of fun-loving animal friends who talk, sing, dance and help each other out. The Gumboot Kids (Preschool 3-6 live-action nature, 60x5 min./20x22 min.) Follow the Gumboot Kids through a series of clues that take them outdoors to solve nature’s mysteries and inspire families to mindfully explore nature.

Cutie Pugs

Baby Baby (Preschool 2-5 live-action, 40x5 min.) All about imagination and play, invites preschoolers into the nursery to watch, listen and learn about the wonderful world of babies. Space Kids (Preschool 4-7 live-action astronomy, 40x5 min./13x14 min.) Explores the infinite wonders of our universe through mixing real NASA archival footage with fresh animation and cool pop music. I Love (Preschool 4-7 live-action, 40x2 min.) Fresh, fun short episodes featuring 40 real-life kids sharing what they absolutely love to do and what they’re passionate about.

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MAGASIN GÉNÉRAL

O (1-514) 244-1418 m patrick@magasingeneralmedia.com w magasingeneralmedia.com Contact: Patrick Fauquembergue, producer; Daniel Morin, producer.

AI, To Be or Not To Be

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT AI, To Be or Not To Be (Doc., 3x60 min.) Explores the ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence. We follow Canadian science journalist Matthieu Dugal in his quest to build his double, a digital being created with the help of artificial intelligence.

MARVISTA ENTERTAINMENT

O (1-310) 369-5500 m sales@marvista.net w www.marvista.net

she has everything she needs to be her mom for the day. Cruel Instruction (Thriller, 1x90 min.) A troubled high school student must fight to escape a prisonlike facility disguised as a behavioral health center. Deadly Seduction (Thriller, 1x90 min.) A college professor finds herself caught in a student’s web of deceit and must escape his twisted plan for revenge before she loses everything. Dying to be Perfect (Thriller, 1x90 min.) When a single mom’s responsible teen daughter joins a dangerous crowd at school, she must save her child from their influence before she loses her forever. A Glass of Revenge (Thriller, 1x90 min.) An aspiring sommelier finds herself in a competitive wine program, not realizing her life is in danger. A Job to Die For (Thriller/drama, 1x90 min.) A young woman who lands her dream job begins to question her boss’s intentions as her mysterious past comes to light. Killer Rivalry (Thriller/drama, 1x90 min.) A volleyball player becomes the target of deadly pranks, not realizing the culprit is someone close to her. Malicious Mind Games (Thriller/drama, 1x90 min.) A sleep-deprived single mom questions her new friend’s true intentions as strange things begin to happen.

Contact: Fernando Szew, CEO; Hannah Pillemer, EVP, creative affairs; Jody Cipriano, SVP, dist.; Deena Stern, SVP, mktg., comms. & acq.; Michol Hatwan, VP, dist. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love (Holiday, 1x90 min.) Brought together by community service, a woman finds new purpose—and love with her handsome new colleague—at Christmas. #FBF (YA, 1x90 min.) Hijinks ensue as a teen accidentally takes her mother’s laptop and realizes A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love

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Secrets Exposed (Thriller/drama, 1x90 min.) A single mom desperately tracks down her missing daughter, not realizing the culprit is closer than she thinks.

MATTEL TELEVISION

m content_sales@mattel.com w www.mattel.com Stand: B+4 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Barbie: It Takes Two (Animation, 26x22 min.) Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts attend a performing arts high school in NYC, set out to record a music demo and take odd jobs to fund their dreams, all while exploring the Big Apple and traveling back to Malibu often. Barbie: Big City Big Dreams (Animation, 1x60 min.) Barbie swaps the shores of Malibu for the bright lights of Broadway to attend a summer performing arts program and meets Barbie in this new sing-along adventure. Barbie & Chelsea The Lost Birthday (Animation, 1x60 min.) Barbie, Chelsea and the Roberts family set sail on an adventure cruise. During the trip, Chelsea embarks on a fantastical journey through an enchanted jungle island to save her lost birthday.

Barbie: It Takes Two

Barbie Princess Adventure (Animation, 1x72 min.) In this all-new musical, the adventure begins when Barbie meets Princess Amelia, who looks a lot like Barbie. The princess is nervous about becoming queen, so she comes up with a plan to switch places with Barbie. Thomas & Friends S25 (Animation, 52x11 min.) Adventure and excitement abound for Thomas and his friends as they work together and form lasting bonds that help them overcome any obstacle on the Island of Sodor. Thomas & Friends Race for the Sodor Cup (Animation, 1x60 min.) Super-fast Kana is convinced that her speed is all she needs to win the Sodor Cup. But when she ends up paired with Thomas, she discovers that it takes much more than speed to really be a champion.

MEDIA RANCH

O (1-514) 315-4548 m info@mediaranch.tv w www.mediaranch.tv Contact: Sophie Ferron, fndr., pres.; Tanja van der Goes, SVP. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Don’t Laugh (Celeb. competition/comedy, 7x20 min.) In seven rounds, you must make others laugh without laughing yourself. The more you make people bust a gut, the more points you earn, but if you break, you lose points. Love Van (Dating/reality) Singles find love on a cross-country rally in their livable vans. Will they stick with their dates in the van or replace them with hitchhikers instead? The Story of… (Factual/reenactment, 10x60 min.) Where do we come from? What is our

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shared, common past? And how did we become THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO who we are? The Things My Dad Failed to Teach Me (Factual, DISTRIBUTION 5x29 min.) A young celebrity host leaves the big O (34-917) 28-57-40 m mrequena@mediapro.tv city to go back to his childhood home to see his w distribution.themediaprostudio.com dad. In each episode, our host is presented with a new skill to master, which his dad will teach him. Stand: R7.N1 Contact: Marta Ezpeleta, head, dist., coprod. & acq.; Javier Esteban, head, dist. strategy & sales, North America, LatAm, MENA; Miguel Ángel Fernández, head, Europe, Asia. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Express (Thriller, 8x50 min.) Bárbara Vázquez was kidnapped for four hours. It was a random express kidnapping; it could have been anyone. The Artist Colony The Age of Anger (Drama/thriller, 4x50 min.) 180 Days (Social experiment, 6x28 min.) Five stu- Seventeen-year-old Marcos’ father has been murdents live with senior citizens in a nursing home for dered. All the evidence points to this teenager himsix months. self after a heated argument. Happily Ever Apart (Reality) Unhappily married Código Implacable (Crime/thriller, 10x50 couples host a formal divorce ceremony. min.) A woman is sexually assaulted in Mexico Racing to Survive (Racing competition) Seven every eight seconds. Every minute counts. men and seven women race across the world’s Melody Toons (Animation, 52x7 min.) All the most pristine nature and various climates while inhabitants of Solfa City have a special talent for being weighed down by every piece of garbage they music, especially the members of the Jingle generate along the way. family, who also live in the most beautiful house The Artist Colony (Art, 8x30 min.) Six of our most in town. celebrated contemporary artists must live together in a legendary location for 14 days. Will they be inspired in this artist colony or will they draw a blank? The Tower (Talk show/scripted sketches, 98x22 min.) A celebrity host invites famous friends to their high-rise home (a set). Interspersed with comedy sketch performed by “residents” of the building. Just Dance: House Party (Game show) The only TV format in partnership with Ubisoft’s international Código Implacable megahit game Just Dance.

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Las Bravas (Thriller, 8x45 min.) Las Bravas de Playa Ángel is a small second-division women’s soccer team with more passion than talent. Moto GP (Sports doc., 6x50 min.) Shows the lives of six individuals and the people around them as they live through the MotoGP championship.

MEDIATOON DISTRIBUTION

The Fox-Badger Family (Adventure/comedy, 52x12 min.) When Margaret and her daughter Rosie, the Foxes, move into the Badger household, everyone must learn how to adapt. Akissi (Adventure/comedy, 1x26 min.) Akissi, youngest of her siblings, dreams of having a little sibling, so she tries to convince her family to welcome cute little monkey Boubou as her brother.

O (33-1) 5326-3100 m info@mediatoon.com w www.mediatoon-distribution.com

Stand: R7.F24 Contact: Jérôme Alby, mng. dir., worldwide presales & dist.; Fanny Gilabert, sales & business affairs mgr.; Solène Crépin, jnr. business affairs & sales; Franklin Cadre, jnr. business affairs & sales; Louis Perrin, jnr. business affairs & sales. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Marsupilamis (Adventure, 52x12 min.) Hope, Twister and Punch have hatched in the big city. They love playing wildly, so living discreetly is hard when they want to explore. Living with Dad (Sitcom, 52x11 min.) Four stepsisters live together with their Dad. Even if they have different personalities, they always team up against him. Versailles Unleashed—Belfort & Lupin (Adventure/comedy, 26x26 min.) Two intelligent pups take us on adventures through the Palace of Versailles and its menagerie. Nicholas’ Fantastic Summer (Comedy, 52x12 min.) Holidaying at the beach, Nicholas spends time with his family, finds new places to explore and, above all, meets new friends to play with. Samsam New CGI Series (Adventure, 52x12 min.) Confront villains and zoom around space with SamSam and his stuffed animal SamTeddy.

The Marsupilamis

Kid Lucky (Comedy/adventure, 52x12 min.) Kid Lucky wants to be the greatest cowboy of the Wild West, but until then, his adventures in Nothing Gulch with his friends are enough to keep him entertained. Sardine in Outer Space (Adventure, 52x12 min.) Join Sardine and her friends on an intergalactic space adventure, but watch out for the evil villain Supermuscleman. The Garfield Show (Comedy, 214x11 min.) Join the lazy, overweight ginger cat on his enthralling adventures.

MIAM ! DISTRIBUTION

m carine@miam-animation.com w www.miam-animation.com Stand: R7.E2 (UniFrance) Contact: Hanna Mouchez, CEO & fndr.; Mélanie Errea, sales & acq. mgr.; Eva Palfray, sales exec.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Edmond and Lucy (Preschool real-time CGI, 52x12 min.) Meet Edmond, the squirrel, and Lucy, the bear cub, with their daily adventures in the forest. Nature is their best playmate. Little Malabar (Preschool 2D, 52x4 min., 5x1 min., 24x2 min.) Little Malabar talks to planets and stars to understand where we all come from, showing simple notions about science or astronomy. The MiniWhats (Young kids 2D comedy, 52x7 min.) The MiniWhats are a joyful gang of six friends who go on hilarious unexpected adventures thanks to Ollie’s magical pen and their wild imaginations. Our Summer of Freedom (Kids & family 2D adventure, 6x26 min.) The adventures of four friends bound forever by their quest to rescue Khadidja’s older brother, who was unfairly arrested by the police in 1955 Algiers.

Edmond and Lucy

Unsung Women (YA stop-motion/2D, 30x3 min.) Brings to light 30 women who contributed to changing the world, but despite their achievements, their names didn’t make history. Brazen (Family 2D, 30x3.5 min.) A pop series adapted from Pénélope Bagieu’s best-selling comic book that profiles 30 women who wrote their own destinies. Prizooners (Kids 2D non-dialogue comedy, 77x7 min.) The adventures of two monkeys mistakenly locked up in a zoo, trying to escape at all cost.

Immobile Stars (Family 2D, 1x26 min.) Part of a collection of four coming-of-age TV specials, follows Chenghua, 9, whose dreams of space help her overcome her daily life challenges. Fail in Love (YA 2D, 22x4 min.) Brings up some of the funniest, most unexpected and awkward online dating stories. Goat Girl (Kids 2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Gigi’s journey is about being comfortable in your own skin, being happy being you and embracing your differences and even your quirks.

MONDO TV GROUP

O (39-06) 8632-3293 m stefania.mesiti@mondotvgroup.com w www.mondotvgroup.com Contact: Matteo Corradi, pres. & CEO; Maria B. Fois, CEO, Mondo TV Studios; Luana Perrero, head, content sales; Paolo Zecca, chief prod. officer; Alex Venturi, intl. sales mgr. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS MeteoHeroes (2D comedy/adventure/educational, S1: 52x7 min., S2: 52x13 min.) Six superpowered kids fight to protect the planet from climate change and pollution in a contemporary series full of adventures that both educates and entertains. Monster Loving Maniacs (2D comedy adventure, 52x11 min.) Three siblings go into training with their grandfather to become monster hunters—but they want to get to know the monsters rather than hunt them. (Presented by Mondo TV & Toon2Tango.) Agent 203 (CGI sci-fi adventure comedy, 26x22 min.) Zoe is Agent 203, on a quest to save the universe and find her father, while also coping with

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everyday teenage social and emotional issues. (Presented by Mondo TV & Toon2Tango.)

MUSE DISTRIBUTION INTERNATIONAL

O (1-514) 866-6873 m sales@muse.ca w www.muse.ca

Stand: P4.C20 Contact: Shawn Rosengarten, VP, dist. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Aurora Teagarden Mysteries (Mystery, 18x90 The Wee Littles min.) Candace Cameron Bure stars as librarianRobot Trains (CGI comedy adventure, S3: 52x11 turned-detective Aurora "Roe" Teagarden, a crime min.) When villainous Train X takes control of a buff who unexpectedly finds herself solving real-life deadly source of energy, an unexpected new ally murders in her small town. joins Railwatch. Can they defeat their most dangerous foe? The Wee Littles (Simulated stop-motion comedy adventure, 52x5 min.) A family of four very small creatures—the Wee Littles—handle their tiny size with their own unique and inventive flair. (Presented by Mondo TV & Toon2Tango.) Annie & Carola (2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Nerdy Carola builds Annie, a robot clone, as a friend. But the crazy, uninhibited Annie drags Carola into all the situations she fears the most. Grisù (CGI comedy adventure, 52x11 min.) Grisù wants to be a firefighter. There’s just one problem: Aurora Teagarden Mysteries he’s supposed to be a fire-breathing dragon when he grows up. Nina & Olga (2D preschool comedy adventure, NBCUNIVERSAL GLOBAL 52x7 min.) The story of Nina, a little girl, and her DISTRIBUTION O (1-818) 777-1300 friend Olga, a cute and funny cloud, as Olga helps w www.nbcuniversal.com Nina to cope with everyday emotions. Sex Symbols (2D edutainment/sex ed./emotional Contact: Belinda Menendez, pres. & chief revenue ed./comedy, 26x7 min.) Join Carla, Mia, Max and Hugo officer, global dist.; Don McGregor, EVP, head, for an explanation of the physical changes they are worldwide dist., NBCUniversal; Chloe van den Berg, SVP, head, kids & family ent. going through as they approach adolescence.

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Dragons: The Nine Realms

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Dragons: The Nine Realms (Animation/ action/adventure, 52x30 min.) In the modern world, Tom Kullerson and his friends explore an immense fissure and discover a hidden world where dragons exist. The Croods: Family Tree (Animation/ comedy/adventure, 52x30 min.) The ever-evolving story of the Croods and the Bettermans as they learn to live together on the most idyllic farm in prehistory. Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky (Animation/adventure, 24x30 min.) Viking twins Dak and Leyla work alongside their dragon friends to defend and protect other dragons in adventures around their home of Huttsgalor. Gabby’s Dollhouse (Animation/live-action, 60x30 min.) The preschool show with a surprise inside. Join Gabby in her fantastical animated world full of adventure and adorable cat friends. Little Darlings (Live-action/drama/music, 4x30 min./1x120 min., 10x5 min.) When two girls who share the same ex-rock star dad meet in unlikely circumstances, they are surprised to find in each other something they’ve been missing all their lives. Take Note (Live-action/music/comedy, 10x30 min.) Calvin is chosen to compete on a tween reality singing show, relying on his close-knit

family to survive the pressures of being in the national spotlight. The Makery (Live-action/crafting, 25x15 min.) A bold and humorous make-and-do show packed with creative ideas. It educates through play, inspiring children to explore their imagination and creativity. Siwas Dance Pop Revolution (Live-action/ competition/music, 8x60 min.) The ultimate reality competition series where teen icon JoJo Siwa and her “momager,” Jessalynn Siwa, work together to identify the next pop-group sensation. Babble Bop! (Animation/music, 72x2.5 min./6x30 min.) A foot-tapping, hand-clapping, baby-bottom-wiggling, sing-along world of music, dance and preschool play. Dodger (Live-action/comedy/drama, 10x60 min.) Set before the events of Oliver Twist, this is a hilarious, fast-paced tale full of jeopardy, following the adventures of the Artful Dodger, Fagin and his gang.

NHK ENTERPRISES

O (81-3) 3468-6984 m info-w@nhk-ep.co.jp w www.nhk-ep.co.jp/en/, pf.nhk-ep.co.jp/ Contact: Chie Muto, snr. mgr., EMEA; Akiko Nakano, snr. mgr., Americas, Oceania, China, Southeast Asia; Nozomi Kobayashi, snr. mgr., Korea; Shuji Yamada, mgr., Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS SATOYAMA (Nature, 2x52 min.) Captures the ultimate beauty of satoyama life and shows how people can protect and benefit from the healthy ecosystem. Radioactive Forest 10 Years After (Current affairs, 1x52 min.) Ten years after the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011, depicts the odyssey of residents and scientists trying to find a way back to normal.

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The Nuns’ Kitchen Diaries (Culture, 6x29 min.) Tucked away in the mountains of Nara live nuns who love to cook. The series follows the cheerful nuns and their “slow food” lifestyle across the seasons, as they farm, forage, cook and eat. Ninjaboy Rantaro (Animation, 464x10 min.) Celebrating 30 years. Rantaro, Kirimaru and Shinbei Radioactive Forest 10 Years After are far from being excellent ninjas, but life at ninja Hidden India: The Golden City of Jaisalmer school is never boring. (Travelogue, 1x59 min.) Filmed in 8K, takes viewers on a journey into Jaisalmer, a World Heritage site, absorbing the historical and religious meaning NICELY ENTERTAINMENT O (1-323) 682-8029 behind the ornate designs created in the days when m info@nicelytv.com merchants trekked the Silk Road. w www.nicelytv.com The 13 Lords of the Shogun (Drama, 2x57 min., 46x43 min.) 12th century, Japan. After the shogun’s Contact: Vanessa Shapiro, CEO; Scott Kirkpatrick, death, a fierce power struggle erupts. How did one EVP, dist. & coprod.; Laura Hoffman, SVP, sales & young samurai become the greatest warrior in the operations; Deanna Anderson, creative & mktg. country? A ruthless game for power begins. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (Drama, 6x49 min.) Saving Christmas Spirit (Holiday romance, Kishibe Rohan is a manga artist with a special gift 1x90 min.) An archaeology professor travels that allows him to turn people into books, extracting to Scotland in search of an ancient shrine but their personal history and secrets. Based on the spin- finds more than she bargained for when a off of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki. handsome whiskey brewer offers to be her Gender and Science (Science/tech., 1x49 min.) tour guide. Reexamining the meaning of gender through cutting- A Merry Single Christmas (Holiday romance, edge science about the biology of humankind. 1x90 min.) Morgan and her ex-boyfriend both acciThe Frankenstein Temptation (Science/tech., dentally sign up for the same Christmas singles 10x44-45 min.) Two new episodes. How did Alfred retreat attempting to get over one another. Nobel, a chemist obsessed with explosives, establish the Nobel Prize? And the darker side of the Austrian pediatrician for whom Asperger’s Syndrome is named. Resurgence of the Seas: Natural Spectacles in Northern Waters (Nature, 1x49 min.) In Hokkaido, northern Japan, the dawn light dyes the ocean pure white in winter, while a mysterious vorSaving Christmas Spirit tex appears in spring.

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Love in Bloom (Romance, 1x90 min.) Chicago’s star florist travels to a small town in Australia for her sister’s wedding but must take over wedding preparations with the best man when her sister and the groom get stuck in the mountains. Old Flames Never Die (Thriller, 1x90 min.) When a successful novelist returns to her hometown to escape bad press after her cheating fiancé is accused of murder, she rekindles a romantic onenight stand with her high school sweetheart, who soon develops an unhealthy obsession with her. Fatal Fandom (Thriller, 1x90 min.) A celebrity enlists the help of a bodyguard after nearly being kidnapped by a fan, but soon finds that the man she calls her protector has now become her predator. Adeline (True story, 1x90 min.) A small Midwestern community becomes the epicenter for miracles when a mysterious doctor brings a healing horse to town. Christmas with Felicity (Holiday romance, 1x90 min.) A struggling baker in no mood for the holidays returns to her hometown, where her festive family and a handsome farmer try to get her back in the Christmas spirit. Dying to Belong (Thriller, 1x90 min.) Two women find their lives in danger as the powers at play in a school’s corrupt sorority system clearly have something to hide. Law of Attraction (Romance, 1x90 min.) When a young attorney connects with a nice guy at a destination wedding, she starts to have feelings for him— until she learns he’s been jeopardizing her chances to make partner. Becoming Ms. Bennet: Pride & Prejudice (Romance, 1x90 min.) A popular American vlogger is cast in a British film production of Pride and Prejudice, but struggles with her accent.

NIPPON TV

O (81-3) 6215-3036 m nippontv-ibd@ntv.co.jp w www.ntv.co.jp/english Stand: R7.H9 Contact: Mikiko Nishiyama, mng. dir., intl. business dvpmt.; Yuki Akehi, dir. & head, mktg., intl. business dvpmt.; Tom Miyauchi, head, formats, unscripted format sales, intl. business dvpmt.; Sayako Aoki, scripted format sales, intl. business dvpmt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS CONNECTED (Crime scripted format, 30-60 min. eps.) Follows international sleuths known as Homebound Detectives using their superior research skills to solve crimes.

CONNECTED

Tall Order (Romance scripted format, 10x60 min.) Follows an executive assistant to the CEO of a startup company who is asked to lead a subsidiary. Complicating things even further are the “romantic hunches” she gets as she finds herself at the mercy of her charismatic boss. Guilty Flag (Suspense scripted format, 20x60 min.) Follows a man whose wife and kids suddenly disappear. To convince the police to start an investigation, he uses the power of social media to bring their disappearance to the public’s attention. Life’s Punchline (Dramedy scripted format, 10x60 min.) Follows the three “masters of comedy” who

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decide to give up on pursuing their dreams of becoming the dynamic trio of comedy and break up. Dark Doubt (Escape game-show format, 60 min. eps.) Seven contestants attempt to break out through the pitch-black stages in order to clear missions within a time limit. Contestants must work together to navigate through the dark. Turbo Brain (Ent./game-show format, 60 min. eps.) Contestants will have to put their brain into turbo mode and answer questions at a supersonic speed. Money or Junk (Ent./game-show format, 60-105 min. eps.) In remote locations, contestants use available resources to sell various items on ecommerce apps. Stacking It! (Ent./game-show format, 60 min. eps.) Two teams race to compete and build the tallest tower of prizes to win. Crush Park (Game-show format, 60 min. eps.) Players crush walls and various objects to conquer wacky obstacle courses as fast as possible to reach the grand prize.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT NOMADslow.tv (Meditative videos, 80 hrs.) Provides a “stream of consciousness,” an endless flow of meditative videos inducing a psychological effect known as “soft fascination.”

ODIN’S EYE ENTERTAINMENT

O (61) 403-914-317 m michael@odinseyeent.com w www.odinseyeent.com

Contact: Michael Favelle, CEO & head, sales; Lauren Thomas, sales & acq. exec.; Adam Wright, sales cnslt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Beachbuds (Kids 6-11 adventure/comedy, 52x11 min.) Join the Beachbuds for zany adventures as they do their best to deliver world-class hospitality at a tropical resort paradise.

NOMAD INDUSTRIES

O (1-514) 924-0545 m j@nomadlife.tv w nomadlife.tv

Stand: P4.C20 Contact: Jason Rodi, filmmaker.

NOMADslow.tv

The Beachbuds

Incredibears (Preschool adventure/comedy, 10x3-5 min.) Meg and Wit are the Incredibears, two adorable siblings who embark on incredible adventures every episode. Daisy Quokka (Family animation/adventure/comedy, 1x85 min.) A crocodile tries to help an eternally optimistic quokka named Daisy win the annual World’s Scariest Animal sports championship. Into the Darkness (War drama, 1x152 min.) 1940s Denmark. A family unit begins to disintegrate

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during the Nazi occupation as members find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Dino Dana (The Movie) (Family action/adventure, 1x77 min.) Based on the Emmy-winning series Dino Dana. Dana, who sees dinosaurs in the real world, completes an experiment that asks, “What happened to all the kid dinosaurs?” Little Eggs: An African Rescue (Family animation/ adventure/comedy, 1x89 min.) A rooster named Toto goes on a rescue mission to save his egg children after they are stolen to become part of an exclusive billionaires’ food event in Africa. Snakehead (Crime/thriller, 1x96 min.) Inspired by the true story of Sister Tse and her rise through the ranks of the NYC Chinatown crime family organization known as the Snakehead Syndicate. Library Boys (Teen comedy, 1x88 min.) In the once quiet school library at St Marks College, three best friends, Zane, James and Mitch, are met headon with the challenges of their final school year.

ORF-ENTERPRISE

O (43-1) 87878-13030 m contentsales@orf.at w contentsales.orf.at Stand: R7.C17 Contact: Armin Luttenberger, head, content sales intl.; Marion Camus-Oberdorfer, sales dir., GST, music & performing arts & dist. investment; Monika Kossits, sales mgr., TV; Alexandra Hopf, sales mgr., TV; Rebecca Goss, sales mgr., TV; Mario Leonhardsberger, digital content dist. mgr.; Valerie Schmitt, sales mgr., VOD. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Egg—Bursting into Life (Wildlife/nature, 1x52 min.) Eggs are part of a delicate cycle that

keeps life on Earth in balance. This film cracks open the mystique surrounding the egg with spectacular and amusing results. Lake Tanganyika—Africa’s Blue Heart (Wildlife/nature, 1x52 min.) Africa’s secondbiggest and deepest lake, created by the colossal primeval volcanic forces of the Great Rift Valley, is an astonishing source of life.

The Egg—Bursting into Life

Qatar—Pearls in the Sand (Wildlife/nature, 1x50 min.) A journey to the home of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a country where unexpected wildlife flourishes in dramatic settings. Slovenia—Europe in a Nutshell (Wildlife/nature, 1x52 min.) Slovenia may be small—20,000 square kilometers nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea—but it contains almost all of Europe’s iconic landscapes. Family in the Wild (Wildlife/nature, 16x24 min.) Renowned wildlife filmmaker Kim Wolhuter invites you for a behind-the-scenes look at his personal and professional life in an untamed corner of Zimbabwe. Venus of Willendorf—The Naked Truth (History, 1x52 min.) Once considered a stone-age fertility or sex symbol, new theories assume that it represents the protective, wise old woman and put an end to outdated clichés and stereotypes. The Rothschild Legacy (History, 1x52 min.) This docudrama sheds light on the history of the Rothschild

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family through the eyes of Miriam Rothschild, a renowned scientist of the 20th century. Soko Linz (Drama, 13x45 min.) World premiere for the new Soko crime series. Welcome to the adventures of the investigators operating in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. Soko Kitzbuehel (Drama, 270x45 min.) In this final season 20, the Alpine cops are kept on their toes by bafﬂing cases. Fast Forward (Drama/TV movies, 74x45 min./4x90 min.) Angelica Fast, a divorced single mother and successful investigator at Vienna’s criminal investigation department, knows what she wants and always keeps the facts in sight.

basketball team finds herself in the middle of a potentially career-shattering scandal. From (Drama, 10x60 min.) Unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. CSI: Vegas (Drama, 10x60 min.) The sequel to the global hit CSI: Crime Scene Investigation opens a brand-new chapter in Las Vegas—the city where it began.

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION

Long Slow Exhale

O (1-323) 575-5460 m gdgsales@cbs.com w www.viacbscontent.com

Stand: R7.N7 Contact: Dan Cohen, pres.; Lisa Kramer, pres., intl. TV lic.; Michael Armstrong, EVP, worldwide TV lic. & operations; Samantha Cooper, EVP, global content lic.; Jonathan Greenberg, EVP, TV lic. regional sales, North Asia; Matthew Downer, SVP, regional TV lic.; Lauren Marriott, SVP, content partnerships & brand strategy; Philippe Renouard, SVP, regional TV lic.; María Sánchez, SVP, TV lic., LatAm; Bernhard Schwab, SVP, regional TV lic.; Nicole Sinclair, SVP, client relations, South Asia, ANZ; Doug Smith, SVP, client relations. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Long Slow Exhale (Drama, 12x60 min.) The successful head coach of a competitive women’s college

NCIS: Hawai’i (Drama, 22x60 min.) Follows the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor and her unwavering team of specialists. FBI: International (Drama, 13x60 min.) The third iteration of the successful FBI brand that follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. Secret Celebrity Renovation (Reality, 10x60 min.) Features celebrities showing their gratitude to their favorite teacher, coach or neighbor by renovating their special place to say “Thank You.” Ascension (Doc., 1x90 min.) Explores the pursuit of wealth and the paradox of progress in modern China and examines what living the so-called “Chinese Dream” looks like today. Attica (Doc., 1x90 min.) Recounts the five-day 1971 prison rebellion at Attica Correctional Facility— the deadliest day of violence Americans inflicted on each other since the Civil War.

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The 26th Street Garage: The FBI’s Untold Story of 9/11 (Doc., 1x60 min.) The story begins moments after the 9/11 attacks, when the FBI was forced to evacuate its New York headquarters and transform a garage into a new command center. Rugrats (Kids, 14x30 min.) Follows the even bigger adventures born from the colorful imaginations of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Susie and Angelica. Love in the Flesh

Special Ops: Crime Squad UK (Crime/investigation, PASSION DISTRIBUTION 10x60 min.) Reveals the real-life criminal investim sales@passiondistribution.com gations of the U.K.’s most talented and successful w passiondistribution.com sleuths who tackle some of the country’s most Stand: R7.J15 challenging criminal cases. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over (Doc., S3: 4x60 min.) Love in the Flesh (Ent./format, 8x60 min.) New Award-winning documentary maker Stacey Dooley dating format where wannabe loved-up couples go meets more extraordinary families and lifts the lid on a to a tropical paradise to see if their digital dating variety of unusual and fascinating lifestyles. can make it in real life. Open House: The Great Sex Experiment (FactPIXCOM ent./format, 6x60 min.) Committed, monogamous O (1-514) 931-1188 couples join a social experiment to decide whether m nmerola@pixcom.com they are ready to allow each other to have sex out- w pixcom.com side of their relationship. Stitch, Please! (Ent./format. 4x30 min.) Follows Stand: P4.C20 two contributors each week who compete to create Contact: Nicola Merola, pres. & exec. producer; a different outfit inspired by iconic designs from the Charles Lafortune, VP, content & creation. worlds of fashion, film, television and cosplay. Secrets of the Royal Gardens (Doc., 4x60 min.) Goes behind the castle gates and palace walls to reveal little-known facts and fascinating secrets of Britain’s spectacular royal gardens and parks. Art That Made Us (Doc., 8x60 min.) Explores some of the formative works of painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature and drama across 1,500 years of British history. Audrey’s Back (Audrey est revenue)

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Audrey’s Back (Audrey est revenue) (Comedy/drama, 10x25 min.) Seventeen-yearold Audrey is found unconscious on the road of a small town in the middle of the night. Sixteen years later, she wakes up.

PRODUCTIONS TOROS

O (1-514) 287-2855 m csansregret@productionstoros.com w www.productionsj.com

Woolly Woolly

Contact: François Trudel, VP & exec. producer. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Woolly Woolly (CGI animation, 52x11 min.) Animated series that follows the adventures of a tightStand: P4.C20 Contact: Marie-Pier Gaudreault, EVP; Marc S. knit community of woolly, teensy forest gnomes Grenier, producer; Isabelle Larivière, producer; through an enchanted universe. Valérie Dalpé, content producer; Carine Sansregret, dir., intl. business dvpmt.

RED ARROW STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL

O (49-89) 9507-7303 m sales@redarrowstudios.com w redarrowstudios.com/international Stand: P3.B34, Suite 3 Contact: Tim Gerhartz, pres. & mng. dir.; Tobias Occupation Double Schulze, VP, sales, French- & German-speaking Europe, Benelux; Maria Arroyo, snr. sales mgr., PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Occupation Double (Reality, S1-15) Eligible singles Iberia, Italy, Turkey, Israel, LatAm; Joyce Dröse, of La Belle Province are brought to some of the most sales mgr., Asia, Nordics, Africa, inflight; Victor Ukmar, sales mgr., CEE, CIS, Greece, Middle East; luxurious and romantic locations around the globe. Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia, snr. acq. & coprod. mgr.; David Barber, VP, format dvpmt. & prod. PVP MEDIA PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS O (1-514) 884-6099 Plan B (Drama, 18x60 min.) An anthology drama m francois.trudel@pvp.ca, series, each season follows an individual marie.morency-lee@pvp.ca employing the mysterious Plan B agency to w www.pvp.ca return them to the past, and potentially alter Stand: P4.C20 their future.

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Departure (Thriller, S3: 6x60 min.) The highoctane conspiracy drama returns for a third sea- RIVE GAUCHE son, focusing on the mysterious sinking of a sea O (1-818) 784-9912 m marine@rgitv.com ferry bound for Newfoundland, Canada. w www.rgitv.com Bet Your Lucky Stars (Ent. format) A high-stakes new game show in which contestants bet on the Contact: Jon Kramer, CEO; Marine Ksadzhikyan, general knowledge and surprising skills of celebri- COO & EVP, sales; Justina Hamperek, SVP, acq. & sales; Tomas Silva, VP, intl. sales, LatAm & Iberia; ties to help them win big. Carrie Stein, global film/TV cnslt.; Jeff Ford, snr. exec., film/TV, U.K.; Dan Shires, VP, film/TV, U.K.; Christina Poray, dir., dvpmt., film/TV. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Case Against Cosby (Doc., 2x60 min.) Follows the harrowing journey for justice driven by the only survivor whose case could be tried in a court of law, Andrea Constand. In Their Own Words (Doc., 6x60 min.) Using Plan B a fresh and innovative combination of accessThe Friedmanns (Drama, 8x45 min.) A moving driven interviews, archive and animated conand inspirational drama about a family beset by tent, an intimate journey into the lives and minds of some of the world’s most compelling tragedy but determined to rebuild their lives. Message from Mom (Drama, 8x45 min.) A family legends. is accompanied through their grief by the recorded Disaster Déjà Vu (Doc., 13x60 min.) An messages their late mother left them in this bitter- action-packed series that showcases cities that have been hit by the craziest disasters, not once sweet comedy-drama. The Stacking Show (Ent. format) It’s go high or go but twice. home in this new physical prime-time game show Survivors (Doc., 1x60 min.) Through interviews with victims as well as medical experts, tells the that rewards those with a steady hand. Married at First Sight (Australia) (Fact- stories of those who “broke free” from opioid addicent./reality, S9: 37x90 min.) Season nine of the hit tion, and of some who unfortunately have not. Australian version of Married at First Sight, the The Killer Truth (Crime, 8x60 min.) Each episode tells the story of a single murder world’s leading relationship show. The Weekly: Special Edition through the five people most intimately con(Factual/people/society, S2: 6x60 min.) A col- nected to the case. lection of stand-alone, premium documen- Very Scary People (Crime, 24x60 min.) Chronitaries, driven by the unparalleled journalism cles the lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. and insight of The New York Times.

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The Case Against Cosby

Something’s Killing Me (Medical doc., 18x60 min.) Examines puzzling behaviors and diseases that result in near-death struggles. My Misdiagnosis (Medical doc., 26x60 min.) Each episode features two cases told by the people who were misdiagnosed, their friends, family and doctors. Trace of Evil (Crime, 52x60 min.) Explores and reconstructs some of the most intriguing criminal cases of the past two decades where technology has changed the course of the investigations and brought the guilty to justice. Homicide’s Elite (Crime, 24x60 min.) Features the most baffling, shocking and heartbreaking cases Detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez have worked in their combined 50 years on the street.

SERIOUS KIDS

Bo & To’s Family (Stop-frame animated comedy, 54x5 min./3.5 min.) Bori, Toto and Mozzi are three eccentric rescue cats living above a café with their barista “servant,” entertaining his customers and hanging out with other neighborhood animals. Girls of Olympus (Animation, 26x24 min.) Three high school girls discover their true identities as reincarnations of Athena, Aphrodite and Artemis. Fighting mythological creatures and maintaining school grades, they divert adult suspicions and go after Ares, the God of War. Monty & Co (Puppet animation, 34x11 min.) A musical puppet sitcom series for preschool children featuring a blended family living together in a house above their bring, buy and mend shop.

Girls of Olympus

Operation Ouch! (Fact-ent., 131x26 min.) Join Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx as they help kids understand their amazing bodies and how they fix themselves. Contact: Genevieve Dexter, CEO; Leila Ouledcheikh, Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter (Animation, SVP, global dist. & commercial dvpmt. 26x26 min.) The International Emmy Award-winning PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS animated series from Studio Ghibli, based on the Art Ninja (Ent., 40x26 min., 15x20 min.) Join Ricky book by Astrid Lindgren. Martin as he creates art on both a small and grand The New Legends of Monkey (Live-action advenscale using everyday items. ture, 20x26 min.) A young girl discovers a lost statue of

O (44-20) 8771-7310 m sales@seriouskids.com w www.seriouskids.com

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the legendary Monkey King, an ancient god who has been imprisoned for 500 years. Together they will bring an end to demonic rule and restore balance to the world, or so they think. Tik Tak (Live action/animation, 104x5 min.) An eclectic, universal show that stimulates children’s cognitive development in a relaxed, simple way. Tulipop (Preschool animation, 52x7 min.) Modernday fairy tales set on the fantastical island of Tulipop, where anything can happen. Welcome to Earth (Animation, 26x5 min.) Commander Alpha has sent Mish, Klaus, Erza and Suzy to Earth. Their mission: locate the best headquarters from which to invade the planet.

SESAME WORKSHOP

O (1-212) 875-6887 m celia.musikant@sesame.org w www.sesameworkshop.org

The Big Feelings Explorers (Children/family, 38x5 min.) In every episode, Basma, Jad and Chicken look through their telescope to find a friend in the park and gather clues about what they’re feeling. Furry Friends Forever: Elmo & Tango Mysterious Mysteries (Children/family, 13x5 min.) Elmo and Tango’s furry friendship blossoms in this new animated series. The pair follow clues to help their Sesame Street besties solve their biggest mysteries. The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo: Game Edition (Children/family, S1: 13x15 min., S2: 16x15 min.) Put your paws, claws and hands together because everyone’s favorite furry, red host Elmo is back for a new season. Sesame Street (Children/family, S52: 35x26 min.) Catch Elmo, Abby and Cookie Monster as the team takes on playful problem-solving by exploring how you learn. Through Our Eyes (Family docuseries, 4x30 min.) An intimate and inspiring journey into the lives of American families from the perspective of children themselves as they navigate challenges. Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck (Children/family, 39x5 min.) Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck continues to deliver the freshest food and content. Elmo’s World (Children/family, 76x5 min.) Welcome to Elmo’s wonderful world, a place full of wonder, joy and learning. Elmo uses his imagination to transform his bedroom into “Elmo’s World.”

Contact: Whit Higgins, SVP, intl. media & education & dist.; Celia Musikant, dir., intl. media dist. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Sesame Street Mecha Builders (Children/family, 52x11 min.) See our beloved friends like you’ve never seen them before: as CGI animated robo superheroes-in-training. The Mecha Builders problemsolve out-of-this-world situations. Bea’s Block (Children/family, 20x22 min.) CGI series follows 5-year-old Bea and her best friends Ty and Lexi as they model kindness, friendship and empathy through their playful adventures. Elmo and Zoe’s Math Adventures (Children/family, 38x5 min.) Kids learn through play as favorite Muppet pals explore a different math concept through songs, interactive games and lots of comedy. Bea’s Block

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SINKING SHIP ENTERTAINMENT

O (1-416) 533-8172 m sommerrehman@sinkingship.ca w www.sinkingship.ca

Stand: P4.C8 (Telefilm Canada) Contact: Karine Rubin, dir., sales. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Alma’s Way (Preschool 4-6 animation, 40x22 min./or 11-min. eps.) Alma is a proud Bronx-born, Puerto Rican girl living her fast-paced city life. The viewer is Alma’s best friend and confidant.

Alma’s Way

The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy (Preschool live-action, 26x11 min.) A storytime cabaret variety show filled with books, puppet friends, animated characters and musical guests, hosted by drag artist duo Fay & Fluffy and featuring an interactive audience of young children. Dino Dana (Kids 5-9 live-action/CGI, 52x22 min./or 11-min. eps.) Dana is a feisty 10-year-old “paleontologist in training” who (like Dan and Trek before her) eats, sleeps and breathes dinos. Odd Squad (Kids 4-7 live-action/CGI, 114x22 min./or 11-min. eps.) A math comedy about a hightech organization run by kids that investigates anything strange, weird and especially odd. Endlings (Tween 8-12 live-action/CGI sci-fi, 24x22 min.) Follows four teenagers in foster care

who discover they’re not alone in the universe, even though sometimes it can feel like they are. The Demon Headmaster (Tween 8-12 liveaction mystery, 10x22 min.) A group of five teens discover that the principal of their school uses his powers of hypnotism, brainwashing and tech surveillance to “control, command and conquer.” The Unlisted (Tween 8-12 live-action mystery, 15x24 min.) Dru and Kal discover a secret society, named The Entity, who plan to impose global control over the world’s youth. Lockdown (Tween 8-12 live-action mystery, 16x13 min./8x26 min.) Follows a group of friends living in a big city affected by Covid-19. The series is shot entirely via webcam and smartphones. My Home, My Life! (Kids 6-9 live-action docuseries, 13x22 min.) Each episode follows a different child who invites the audience into their life to see their home, family, customs and traditions. Annedroids (Kids 6-9 live-action/CGI, 52x22 min.) The story of budding scientist Anne, who builds robots to help her perform experiments with her friends Nick and Shania, and her android creations.

SIXTEEN SOUTH RIGHTS

O (44-28) 90-244-675 m rights@sixteensouthrights.tv w www.sixteensouth.tv

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ODO (Preschool 3-5 2D, 52x7 min.) Odo is a little owl with a huge amount of self-belief. This is a comedy series about a little owl’s refusal to be what society expects them to be. Claude (Preschool 4-6 2D, 50x12 min., 11x2 min.) Claude is a very helpful little dog who, together with

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series aimed at girls and boys pushes the charm and absurdity of the original to greater heights, fitting in perfectly with today’s faster-paced times. The Smurfs—Classic (2D, S1-9: 272x24 min.) The Smurfs are cheerful little blue characters, no taller than three apples high, who wear white hats and white trousers. They live together in mushroomshaped houses in the forest. The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (Feature film, 1x70 min.) A magic flute has disappeared from the Smurf village and found its way into the hands of the knight Johan and his companion Peewit. But disaster strikes when the villain ODO Oilycreep gets his hands on the flute. Will the Lily’s Driftwood Bay (Kids 4-6 2D mixed media, Smurfs save the day? 96x7 min., 4x14 min.) Five-year-old Lily lives in a beach hut with her dad. Every day, the sea washes up a curious new treasure that sparks Lily’s imagination and takes her across the way to Driftwood Bay. Big City Park (Kids 4-6 live-action, 26x11 min.) Features Billy the badger, Dara the fox and Ruairi, who live in a park with their human friend and parkkeeper, May, where unscripted kids come to visit The Smurfs every day. his best friend Sir Bobblysock, goes on madcap adventures in the town of Pawhaven. WildWoods (Kids 4-7 live-action, 26x11 min.) A comedy featuring Poppy and Cooper, an odd couple in a laugh-out-loud series with a lot of heart.

THE SMURFS (I.M.P.S.)

O (32-2) 652-0220 m philippe.glorieux@smurf.com w www.smurfbusiness.com Stand: R7.D31 Contact: Nele de Wilde, head, sales, prod. & business dvpmt., audiovisual & music; Romain Decroix, lic. mgr., audiovisual & music. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Smurfs (CGI, S1-2: 52x11 min. each) Using pure Smurf DNA from the comic books, this new TV

SPI INTERNATIONAL

O (1-212) 673-5103 m info@spiintl.com w spiintl.com

Contact: Loni Farhi, pres.; Berk Uziyel, CEO; Haymi Behar, CMO & CDO; Revi Benshoshan, dir., acq. & sales; Małgorzata Lucińska – Sikora, acq. dir. HIGHLIGHTS FilmBox SPI’s flagship movie service, provides entertainment to millions with a catalog that spans Hollywood blockbusters, classic evergreens, world cinema gems and local productions.

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Filmstream Offers a curated selection of independent world cinema gems and classic movies, perfect for viewers who appreciate the art of cinema. Dramastream Presents some of the best drama series with powerful storylines that transcend time and geographical borders.

Punch Club

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Punch Club (Comedy, 8x22 min.) Québec’s biggest improv players will go toe-and-toe every week for an epic tournament that has no rules and no mercy.

Dramastream

Film1 Provides four premium movie channels and a VOD service on all cable, DTH and IPTV platforms in the Netherlands. Dizi SPI’s Dizi is the ultimate destination for Turkish series enthusiasts all over the world. DocuBox Brings a collection of award-winning documentary features and TV programming that explores the wonders of our world. Gametoon Created by true gaming and esports enthusiasts and features game reviews, esports tournaments and exclusive game walkthroughs and sessions from popular streamers.

STUDIO 100 MEDIA

O (49-89) 960855-0 m distribution@studio100media.com w www.studio100group.com

Contact: Martin Krieger, CEO; Dorian Bühr, head, global dist.; Tanja Aichberger-Schätzle, snr. sales exec.; Vanessa Windhager, sales exec.; Fabrice Laventure-Darival, sales exec.; Joe Hofer, mgr., corp. comms. & events. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Vegesaurs (CGI comedy/adventure, 20x5 min.) Each episode follows Ginger, the young Tricarrotops and the baby Pea-Rexes on adventures that lean into relatable themes for upper preschoolers like mealtimes, sharing or friendship. ST LAURENT TV Game Keepers (Live-action, 10x25 min.) Mats INTERNATIONAL and Sari have to enter an unknown digital gaming O (1-418) 554-5363 world and defeat the mysterious GameMaster. If m audrey@stlaurent.tv the two don’t win the game, it’s game over and the w stlaurenttv.com evil from the game will take over our world, too. Stand: P4.C20 FriendZSpace (Comedy/adventure, 52x11 min.) Contact: Marieme Ndiaye, producer; Lou Bélanger, Animated comedy about three human kids comproducer; Rafael Perez, producer; Vincent RC, dir.; mitted to making friends with alien kids all across Ogden Ridjanovic, ideator. the supercluster of stars—and sharing cool selfies.

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SeaBelievers (Ecotainment, 52x11 min.) Whether in the sea or on shore, the positive characters problemsolve and take action around key environmental issues. 100% Wolf—Legend of the Moonstone (CGI comedy adventure, 26x22 min.) Freddy Lupin, heir to a line of werewolves, was in shock when on his 13th birthday his first “warfing” went awry, turning him into a poodle. Heidi (CGI adventure, S1-2: 65x22 min.) Heidi lives with her grandfather in the scenic idyll of the Swiss Alps. She makes friends quickly, and people know that they can call on her for help.

Vegesaurs

TERRA MATER STUDIOS

O (43-1) 87003 m office@terramater.at w www.terramater.at Stand: R7.K23 Contact: Sabine Holzer, head, specialist factual; Berend Dreier, dir., coprod. & sales; Sven Westphal, dir., coprod. & portfolio mngmt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Loco-Motion Picture (Nature, 1x50 min.) Watch and marvel at the many ways of locomotions of creatures. Experience the bounty of nature’s “loco-motifs” to keep life on Earth on the move. Wales—Spirit of the Dragon (Nature, 1x50 min.) An intimate portrait of the wildlife of Wales, whose own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ancient myth and legend for which their home is so well known. Canada—The Far North (Nature, 1x50 min.) Discover Canada’s remarkable wildlife: lynx, bears, star-nosed moles, sea otters and polar bears, living in increasingly difficult times. Gorillas Up Close (Nature, 1x50 min.) The first blue-chip documentary about Western Lowland Gorillas and the first time that the behavior of this elusive species has ever been captured on film.

Tip the Mouse (CGI preschool comedy, S1-3: 104x7 min.) The stories about the little mouse Tip appeal to the youngest kids, since Tip must go through all the adventures that each child faces while walking the extraordinary path to growing up. Wissper (CGI preschool adventure/comedy, S1-2: 104x7 min.) Wissper is a little girl who was born with the ability to talk to animals. She can transport herself to anywhere an animal is in trouble. Maya the Bee (CGI preschool adventure, S1-2: 130x13 min.) A young bee named Maya has left her hive to discover the beauty and mysteries of nature. Mia and me (Fantasy/adventure, S1-3: 78x23 min.) The fantastic adventures of Mia and her friends in the magic land of Centopia, where they The Loco-Motion Picture must protect unicorns from villains of all kinds.

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The Secret Crown (Nature, 1x50 min.) A conservation story that unfolds on newly discovered coral reef. Once Upon a Time in Tsavo (Nature, 2x50 min.) Four years of filming leads to capturing intricate new behavior and amazing sequences concerning life at a waterhole in Tsavo. American Ocelot (Nature, 1x50 min.) Chronicling the sad history, precarious present and optimistic future for the U.S.’s most endangered wild cat: the ocelot. Rooted: America’s Trees of Life (Nature, 3x50 min.) From the makers of Rooted: Africa, a journey of discoveries in the Americas, exploring the relationship of little-known species with remarkable trees in their distinctive environments. Space Mission Senegal (Science, 1x50 min.) The story of a NASA space mission set to discover the origins of our solar system and an earthly mission to build a space agency in one of the world’s poorest countries. Europe’s Amazon (Nature, 1x50 min.) Everyone knows the Danube. But do you know its major tributary, leading from White Summits toward the Black Sea?

THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT

m sales@thunderbird.tv w thunderbird.tv Contact: Richard Goldsmith, pres., global dist. & consumer products. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Kim’s Convenience (Comedy, S1-5: 65x22 min.) The story of a family that runs a convenience store in downtown Toronto. Consistently a top ten show on Netflix U.S. and a hit on CBC in Canada.

Kim’s Convenience

Strays (Comedy, S1-2: 20x22 min.) Sees Nicole Power reprising her role as Shannon Ross. Relocating from Toronto to nearby Hamilton, Shannon is making a fresh start as the executive director of a local animal shelter.

TOONZ MEDIA GROUP

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(91-471) 270-0929 m info@toonzmediagroup.com, jaya@toonzmediagroup.com, bruno@toonzmediagroup.com w www.toonz.co Contact: Bruno Zarka, pres., dist., synd. & live action; Gulshan David, VP, media sales, North America, U.K., Nordics, GAS, France, Benelux; Viju Thomas Varghese, dir., dist. & synd., Russia, CIS, CEE, China, MENA; Marijo Arnaiz, sales exec. cnslt., Southern Europe, LatAm; Anish Narayanan Kutty, snr. mgr., dist. & synd., AsiaPac, Africa; Murtuza Kutianawalla, country head, dist. & synd., India. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Zoonicorn (Preschool 2-6 adventure, 52x7 min.) Young animals growing up together enter brilliant dreamscapes when faced with challenges. There,

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four enchanting Zoonicorns illuminate the solution to their real-life problems. Darwin & Newts (Preschool 4-7 edutainment adventure, 40x11 min.) An adventure buddy comedy imbued with the fun of learning and experimenting with early science and engineering principles. Briko (Preschool 4-7 non-dialogue adventure, 52x10 min.) A CGI and live-action hybrid activityoriented series focusing on the values of conservation and recycling, along with DIY fun. Pinocchio & Friends (Kids 5+ comedy adventure, 26x11 min.) Pinocchio is a wooden puppet who comes to life. Together with his friends Freeda and Talking Cricket, he goes on fun adventures.

Sunnyside Billy (Kids 6-9 comedy, 52x11 min.) An upbeat comedy that is centered around a witty, happy-go-lucky fried egg and his bunch of friends, who only know to love, care and spread sunshine. Daisy Dewdrops (Preschool girl-centric adventure, 52x11 min.) Daisy and her friends live and play in the whimsical Rainbow Garden, where magic and nature come together. JG&BC Kids (Kids 7+/family adventure feature) Fractonia, a parallel world to planet Earth, is in turmoil. Queen and King Frac assign two of their best, J Granite and Zulan Zandor, to look for an alternate world. But Zandor has other plans.

TRIO ORANGE

O (1-514) 315-1950 m rbrouillet@trioorange.com w www.trioorange.com

Zoonicorn

Stand: P4.C20 Contact: Carlos Soldevila, pres. & exec. producer; Julie Lavallée, producer; Roselyne Brouillet, dir., intl. dist. & business dvpmt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT The Cavaliers (Drama, 13x23 min.) A heartwarming drama about the trials and tribulations of a young girl with an all-consuming passion for horses.

Paddypaws (Preschool comedy adventure, 52x11 min.) A series created by Keith and Emily Chapman about a bunch of adventurous kitties, led by the mischievous Paddypaws, and their loving, responsible young owner, Daisy. Aliens in My Backpack (Kids 7+ action comedy, 52x11 min.) Award-winning creators Rob Lee and Jim Driscoll come together for this brand-new alien CGI series that packs the punch of an exciting, otherworldly adventure. Kingdom of None (Kids 8+ comedy adventure, 52x11 min.) Reality and fantasy merge as our hero Meter and his friends transform their everyday lives The Cavaliers into imaginary worlds full of wild adventures.

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WEMAKE

O (33) 610-874-011 m nassima.boudi@we-make.fr w www.we-make.fr Contact: Bouchra Réjani, fndr. & CEO; Nassima Boudi, head, intl. sales; Marc-Antoine Cléret, creative dir.; Quentin Jomand, deputy creative dir.; Charlotte Sulahian, snr. creative & head, acq.; Adriana Teofanova, head, scripted & docs. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Target (Comedy competition, 6x60 min.) Ten celebrities live together in a villa with one goal: carry out secret missions targeting one of the others in order to eliminate them.

The Big Crazy Game Night

Everybody Play Now (Game show, 30-60 min. eps.) Twelve contestants will play live from their homes with a host in studio. Their goal: answering 20 questions to share up to $50,000. Puzzle Panic (Reality competition, 6x60 min.) Eight passionate duos take each other on in an exciting puzzle-making competition under the most fun and spectacular conditions. Split Screen (Game show, 60 min. eps.) Pairs of contestants must find numbers (ages, height, length, etc.) located within a range delimited by two images displayed on a giant screen to win €25,000.

The Best Family Recipe (Cooking competition, 60 min. eps.) Four passionate amateur home cooks try to convince a panel of culinary experts that their homemade recipe is the best of them all. The Big Crazy Game Night (Comedy game show, 60-120 min. eps.) A prime-time entertainment show filled with zany games, funny sketches and hilarious parodies. Making Love (Dating, 8x60 min.) Six open-minded singles take part in a unique dating experiment: try to find love by making love first. True Hero (Adventure competition, 8x60 min.) Fifty contestants arrive on an island to compete for $100,000. They will be secretly observed and judged by a mysterious council. Starlight (Singing competition, 9x60-120 min.) In this new singing talent show, contestants will have the unique opportunity to rise from the shadows to the spotlights—literally. Let’s All Play For… (Comedy game show, 60-120 min. eps.) Two teams of celebrities face off in games and quizzes celebrating the best moments of the year: Christmas, Halloween, Easter, summertime, etc.

XILAM ANIMATION

O (33-1) 4018-7200 m info@xilam.com w www.xilam.com

Stand: R7.H6 Contact: Marc du Pontavice, chmn. & CEO.; Morgann Favennec, EVP, dist.; Safaa Benazzouz, deputy EVP, dist.; Céline Carenco, SVP, media sales dist., AsiaPac, Canada, Northern & Eastern Europe; Manya Zhou, head, business dvpmt., China; Charles Courcier, SVP, digital; Cathy Leclère, head, mktg. & partnerships.

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ZDF STUDIOS

O (49) 6131-9910 m info@zdf-studios.com w www.zdf-studios.com

Oggy Oggy

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Oggy Oggy (Preschool comedy adventure, S1-2: 156x7 min.) Curious Oggy Oggy is always eager to live new experiences. If his clumsiness can sometimes lead to mistakes, his kooky ideas always work. And if he can help a friend on his way: the more the merrier. The Adventures of Bernie (Kids slapstick comedy, 52x3.5 min.) Bernie is long lost at the bottom of the ocean. Amid this hostile environment filled with crazy creatures, it won’t be easy for this genius inventor to find ways to reunite with Zig on his island. Pfffirates (Kids comedy action, 52x11 min.) On Calypso Island, three crews are taught pfffiracy by the legendary Captain Lamar. There is no lack of challenges but it would take more than that for Pat, Lily or Stede to give up. Tangranimals (Preschool comedy/adventure, 52x11 min.) Geo explores Tangra planet along with his friends the Tangranimals, who can link together and create all sorts of vehicles, creatures and objects. Mr Magoo (Kids slapstick comedy, S2: 69x7 min. & 3x21 min. specials) Friendly and goodhearted, Mr Magoo is nonetheless a walking disaster. Because he doesn’t realize he needs glasses, he confuses everything and unknowingly foils the plans of Fizz, the megalomaniacal hamster.

Stand: R7.D5 Contact: Fred Burcksen, pres. & CEO; Robert Franke, VP, drama; Ralf Rückauer, VP, unscripted; Peter Lang, VP, junior; Christine Denilauler, VP, mktg. & corp. comms.; Sebastian Krekeler, dir., drama; Mirela Nastase, dir., drama; Susanne Frank, dir., drama; Yi Qiao, dir., drama; Florian Streit, dir., drama; Yuliya Fischer, dir., drama; Katharina Pietzsch, dir., junior; Marei Bruckmann, dir., junior; Jan-Frederik Maul, dir., junior; Oliver Grundel, dir., junior; Nikolas Huelbusch, dir., unscripted; Kerstin Jaitner, dir., unscripted, DACH; Margarita Garcia, dir., unscripted; Sylvia Brucker, snr. dir., ent., unscripted. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Africa from Above (Wildlife/nature, 10x50 min.) Take to the skies to see Africa from above in this stunning series showing a fresh perspective of the continent. Viewers enjoy a spectacular aerial adventure, soaring over natural wonders and diverse habitats. The Lost Pirate Kingdom (History/bio., 6x50 min.) This ambitious drama-documentary tells the legendary exploits of the heroes and villains of a remarkable epoch and reveals the secrets of the most flamboyant and ruthless characters in history. Underworld (Science/knowledge, 5x50 min.) This visually spectacular series, shot in five international locations, investigates the unique landscape, local culture and mythology and the mysteries of caves. Going Circular (Science/knowledge, 1x90 min.) A simple idea is at the heart of nature: nothing should go to waste. The concept of circularity

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can save our planet’s resources and save us from future climate change. Pettson and Findus (Animation, 52x13 min. & 4x75 min.) Pettson is an old man who lives on a farm way up North and cares for his lively and imaginative cat Findus. Based on the books by Sven Nordqvist.

White Night (Drama, 12x60 min.) Set in the 1970s and in the modern day, follows a family struggling to cope with an imbalance of power wielded by a person who is no longer alive, interwoven with a murder mystery.

ZODIAK KIDS AND FAMILY DISTRIBUTION

m vaibhav.bhatter@zodiakkids.com w www.zodiakkids.com

Between Two Worlds

Contact: Benoit di Sabatino, CEO, Banijay Kids and Family; Delphine Dumont, chief commercial officer, Banijay Kids and Family; Cecile Cau, SVP, coprod., sales & acq.; Julia Rowlands, SVP, coprod., sales & acq.; Vaibhav Bhatter, sales exec.; Ruoxi Shi, sales exec. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Mumfie (Preschool, 78x7 min.) A comedy series based on Magic Adventures of Mumfie created by Britt Allcroft (Thomas the Tank Engine), featuring the optimistic young elephant Mumfie and his best friends Pinkey and Jelly Bean. Silverpoint (Kids 10+ live-action, 13x22 min.) At Silverpoint adventure camp, four friends stumble upon something buried in the woods, sending their lives and the world around them spiraling out of control.

Theodosia (Live-action, 26x26 min.) 1905: smart, bold, 14-year-old Theodosia is the daughter of two Egyptologists, excavating in the Valley of the Kings. Theo unlocks the power of a mysterious artifact, the Eye of Horus, and performs true magic. School of Roars (Animation, 104x7 min.) Children are prepared for school life through the experiences of our lovable mini monsters. Stories to Stay Awake (Crime/suspense, 4x50 min.) Four top Spanish directors (Rodrigo Cortés, Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Paula Ortiz, Paco Plaza) bring Chicho Ibáñez Serrador’s iconic horror series back to life with a modern cinematic edge. Between Two Worlds (Drama, 3x90 min./6x45 min.) The large-scale U.S. military presence in a small town in southwestern Germany in the 1950s turns the lives of two young Silverpoint women upside down.

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Street Football (Kids 6+ animation, S4: 26x26 min.) Entries for the qualifiers for the next street soccer world cup have opened in Port-Marie, and the 10-year-old Little Dragon dreams of taking part. Sweet Tweets (Preschool, 26x3.5 min./13x7 min.) Animated nursery rhymes and original songs, featuring a chirping cast of adorable birds and backyard friends. When I Was Your Age (Kids 6+ animation, 52x11 min.) Ever wanted to know what your parents were like at your age? For Paul, it’s no longer a mystery! Ted’s Top 10 (Kids 6+ live-action, 10x23 min.) Battling the challenges of a new stepfamily, a new school and his own poor decisions, Ted tackles life’s problems one top ten list at a time. Camp Kookiness (Kids 10+ live-action, 8x23 min.) A humorous, musical children’s series about seven very different children at a nature campsite.

ZONE3

O (1-514) 284-5555 m mratte@zone3.ca w www.zone3.ca/en Stand: P4.C20 Contact: Mélanie Ratté, snr. dir., intl. dist. & business dvpmt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Motel Paradis (Drama, 6x60 min.) Convinced that her 14-year-old sister did not commit suicide, Jen returns to her hometown, accompanied by a police detective days away from retirement.

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