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Contact: Federico Vargas, VP, dist. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Donkey Hodie (Kids 3-5, puppet comedy, 80x11 min.) In the land of Someplace Else, Donkey Hodie and her pals empower preschoolers to dream big and overcome obstacles, be resourceful and discover they can solve programs on their own—and laugh themselves silly along the way.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Guitar & Drum (Kids 3-5 CG, 52x5 min.) Follows the adventures of two musical instruments who are also best friends. The series addresses cultural topics, personal abilities and different tastes and shows how our differences can empower us to build a better world. Bad Nature (Kids 6-11 live-action comedy, 25x5 min.) Marv the Mandrill, Gloria the Puma and their roving animal reporters answer weird questions about the amazingly revolting and delightfully disgusting world of animals you never knew existed.
Andy and the Band (Kids 4-8 live action, 15x14 min.) A music-driven comedy series with a madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness. This aspirational and eclectic band are known as The Odd Socks, and in each episode, they celebrate their individuality and show kids that it’s cool to be unique. Dr. Panda (Kids 3-6 3D, 39x7 min.) Welcome to the wonderful world of Panda City, where every day Dr. Panda tries out a new job working together with his friends. Season two available. Book Hungry Bears (Kids 3-5 3D, 52x11 min.) Join Crystal, Boomer, Melody and Scout as they play and explore together, learning lessons from the books that flit and flutter like birds amid the paper trees. Moon and Me (Kids 2-5 stop-motion, 50x22 min.) Inspired by well-loved tales of toys that come to life, the story of a special friendship between two characters from completely different worlds. Clifford the Big Red Dog (Kids 2-5 2D, 78x11 min.) Join Emily Elizabeth and her big red dog, Clifford, as they explore their island home and go on big new adventures. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (Kids 4-7 2D adventure comedy, 74x11 min. & 1x55 min.) Based on Ordinary People Change the World, follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they travel back in time to meet famous heroes of the past and learn how to be their own heroes of the present. The Magic School Bus: Rides Again (Kids 4-8 2D adventure, 26x22 min. & 4x44 min.) Follow eccentric teacher Ms. Frizzle and her eager students on a new set of science-based adventures aboard the magical school bus.
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ALL3MEDIA INTERNATIONAL
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Contact: Sabrina Duguet, EVP, AsiaPac. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Cube (Ent./game-show format, 8x60 min.) Made all the more timely as it can be filmed with social distancing in place, The Cube’s inherent dynamic and entertainment value remain intact as contestants complete physical challenges for cash prizes.
The Cube
imagery with narration by A-list stars, including Mahershala Ali, Nicole Kidman and Zoë Kravitz. I Quit (Fact-ent., 8x60 min.) Follows a group of entrepreneurs who quit their steady jobs to follow their passions in a life-changing journey. Dog Almighty (Ent., U.K. version: 18x30 min.) Canine superstars must master a variety of challenges testing their agility, obedience and that indefinable X factor to win a life-changing prize. 10 Years Younger in 10 Days (Fact-ent., 6x60 min.) Contributors undergo ten days’ worth of non-invasive cosmetic procedures, hair, makeup and a fashion overhaul, resulting in a transformation of their appearance. All Creatures Great and Small (Drama, 7x60 min.) Based on the beloved novels, the series follows James Herriot’s experiences as a vet on the magnificent Yorkshire Dales. Eden (Crime drama/thriller, 8x60 min. & scripted format) In the idyllic coastal town of Eden, Australia, a young woman’s disappearance triggers a chain of events, opening the dark, hidden heart of the community. It’s a Sin (Drama, 5x60 min.) As three young gay men and their best friend Jill grow up in the shadow of the AIDS virus, they become determined to live and love more fiercely than ever before.
Knock Knock (Game-show format, 60 min. eps.) A family friendly, prime-time game show where teams compete to win a big money jackpot in the ultimate test of general knowledge and memory. Catch Me Out (Fact-ent./game-show format, 60 min. eps.) Everyday people take on the challenge CAKE of a lifetime to convince audiences they are profesO (44-207) 307-3230 sional entertainers. The contestant who dupes the m info@cakeentertainment.com most audience members goes home with a fanw www.cakeentertainment.com tastic prize. A World of Calm (Nature/health doc., 10x30 Contact: Tom van Waveren, CEO & creative dir.; min.) An innovative TV experience created in collab- Ed Galton, chief commercial officer & mng. dir.; oration with the Calm app, combines mesmeric Bianca Rodriguez, head, sales; Julien Farcat,
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sales mgr.; Gudrun Jonasdottir, sales mgr.; Rob Doherty, VP, prod.; Zoe Durand, sales asst.; Tanya Peck, mktg. mgr.; Odilia Sickinghe, dvpmt. coord. & mktg. exec. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 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.
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Angry Birds Bubble Trouble (Kids 8-12 & family animation, 20x1 min.) Following a younger version of the iconic Angry Birds in a garden surrounded by colorful bubbles, where everything imaginable comes true. Pablo (Preschool animation, 104x11 min., S2 available) 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, 52x5 min.) Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur, and Lou, a gentle and thoughtful creature, navigate a forest of feelings with laughter, song and adventure. Mighty Mike (Kids 6-12 animation, 78x7 min.) Non-dialogue slapstick comedy featuring a refined pug who longs for a quiet life but is instead forced to defend his house from a bunch of furry intruders. Space Chickens in Space (Kids 6-12 animation, 52x11 min.) Surreal sci-fi comedy in which a trio of chicken siblings are mistakenly taken from their homes and enrolled in an elite intergalactic academy. Total Dramarama (Kids 6-12 animation, 156x11 min., S3 available) The prequel to the multi-awardwinning franchise reintroduces favorite cast members and ages them down from teenagers to toddlers with hilarious results.
Jorel’s Brother (Kids 8-11 animation, 104x11 min. & 18x2 min.) Multi-award-winning Brazilian animated comedy follows the daily adventures of a shy and nameless 9-year-old boy, who is overshadowed by his more infamous sibling. 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 CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT embark on a fun journey of self-discovery. O (90-216) 999-4999 Legend Quest (Kids 8-12 animation, 26x25 min.) m info@calinosentertainment.com Twelve-year-old Leo and an intrepid crew of ghosts w www.calinosentertainment.com defend the world against evil forces in this Mexican folklore-inspired fantasy adventure series available Contact: Jose Luis Gascue, EVP, head, worldwide in 18 languages. sales; Ismail Dursunov, deputy GM; Asli Serim Guliyev,
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head, intl. sales; Duda Rodrigues, intl. sales exec., LatAm; Goryana Vasileva, OTT & format sales mgr.; Ebru Mercan, intl. sales rep., Africa & Baltics. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Better Together (Drama) Four people turn 35 on the same day. All four of them are about to go through the most important day of their lives.
Iriepar, sales exec., Europe & Middle East; Estefania Arteaga, intl. sales dir.; Karen Juliao, intl. mktg. dir. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Anna’s Revenge (Series, 56x60 min.) Analía is a beautiful young woman who decides to take revenge against her mother’s murderer, the candidate for the Presidency of the Republic. Bolivar (Series, 70x60 min.) The story of the hero before he became a legend. The Queen and the Conqueror (Series, 60x60 min.) The story of Catalina, the indigenous woman who gave away her soul, her heart and her life to a conqueror.
Better Together
Forbidden Fruit (Drama/romance, on-air, 223+ hrs.) Yıldız and Zeynep are two sisters whose lives will take an unexpected turn when Istanbul socialite Ender asks Yıldız to seduce her husband. Our Story (Drama/romance, 200 hrs.) Filiz (Hazal Kaya) has been struggling to survive in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Istanbul with her five younger siblings and her useless alcoholic father. Woman (Drama, 242 hrs.) The survival story of Bahar, a young widow with two children.
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Living to Love (Series, 60x60 min.) Irene, the lead singer of the marketplace band Los Milagrosos, meets Joaquin the mechanic.
CYBER GROUP STUDIOS
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Contact: Lisette Osorio, VP, intl. sales; Paloma Contact: Pierre Sissmann, pres. & CEO; Raphaelle García, intl. sales dir., Europe & Africa; Jesus Mathieu, SVP, sales, acq. & new media; Richard
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Goldsmith, pres. & CEO, Cyber Group Studios USA; Michele Massonnat, snr. sales mgr.; Jessica Laloum, intl. sales exec. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Droners (Kids 6-10 2D-CGI adventure/comedy, 26x22 min.) Welcome to the Whale Cup, the drones race competition of Terraqua that will elect the successor of the eco-tech genius Wyatt Whale. Team Tiki is determined to win.
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Gigantosaurus (Kids 4-6 2D-CGI adventure/ comedy, 156x11 min.) Stars four young dinosaur friends who are about to leave the family and explore a world full of mysteries and danger. Taffy (Kids 6-10 2D comedy, 156x7 min.) Follows the non-stop, 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. Tom Sawyer (Kids 6-12 2D-CGI adventure/comedy, 26x22 min.) Tom Sawyer, a boy called to adventure from the moment he wakes up, and his friends are always on the go. Sadie Sparks (Kids 6-12 2D-CGI comedy, 52x11 min.) A teenage girl discovers she has extraordinary powers—which can only be harnessed in partner-
ship with an ancient and extremely grumpy magical rabbit who just wants to retire. Orange Moo Cow (Kids 3-6 2D comedy, 52x7 min.) Follows the daily life of Zoh, an energetic 6year-old cow, and her little brother, Boh, a sensitive and curious 4-year-old bull. Bananimals (Kids 5-8 2D comedy, 78x7 min.) Follows the daily 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. Ernest and Rebecca (Kids 5-8 2D comedy, 52x13 min.) Tells the story of Rebecca and her adventures with her “microbe” Ernest, which she caught on a rainy day. Purple Turtle (Kids 3-6 CGI comedy/edutainment, 52x7 min.) Purple Turtle and his friends Roxy the Chameleon, Zing the Rabbit, Melody the Bird and Tadley the Bear celebrate the joy of childhood, curiosity and discovery. Mirette Investigates (Kids 6-10 2D comedy/adventure, 52x11 min.) The first traveling detective comedy with Mirette, a girl with a passion for investigation, and her “catssistant” Jean-Pat, a lazy but extremely efficient ginger tomcat.
DORI MEDIA GROUP
O (972-3) 647-8185 m sales@dorimedia.com w www.dorimediadistribution.com Contact: Nadav Palti, pres. & CEO; Carolina Sabbag, VP, sales, Western Europe, U.S. & Canada; Maria Perez Campi, dir., sales, LatAm & U.S. Hispanic; Camila Premet, sales mgr., CEE, CIS & Africa;
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Haikal Jamari, sales mgr., Asia & Middle East; Einat Borovich-Naim, mktg. dir.. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 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. AHA! Experience (Studio game show) An entertainment quiz show that wants to find out not what you know but what you see.
and fascinating world of psychotherapy, following five ongoing treatments of five different patients. Esau (Drama, 4x60 min.) Follows a 40-year-old writer who returns to his family home after half a lifetime to face the brother who stole both his love and livelihood. The Road to Calvary (Drama, 13x45 min.) The story of two sisters shows the most tragic times of 1914 to 1919. Las Estrellas (5 Stars) (Rom-com, 120x60 min.) The death of Mario Star leaves his five daughters facing a challenge to successfully manage a boutique hotel in order to claim the inheritance. El Buscador (The Browser) (Interviews) A TV format centered on face-to-face interviews triggered by web content that anyone can easily access online.
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Ciega a Citas (Date Blind), China
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. Dumb (Crime drama, S1-3: 75x35 min.) In season three, following the achievement of the ultimate romantic fantasy, in which Shiri and Assaf escaped abroad with millions of stolen euros, they are finally free to fulfill their love, but instead reality rears its ugly head. Ciega a Citas (Date Blind), China (Rom-com, 52x60 min.) Chinese remake of Dori Media’s hit telenovela tells the story of a woman unconsciously trapped in a love triangle. In Treatment (Brazil) (Daily drama, 35x30 min.) Takes viewers on a journey through the intriguing
O (632) 8333-7633 m gwi@gmanetwork.com w www.gmanetwork.com Contact: Roxanne J. Barcelona, VP, worldwide division; Daphney P. Ticbaen, sales specialist. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Descendants of the Sun (Drama, 35x45 min.) The romantic relationship between a special forces captain and a doctor is tested when duty calls on the battlefield. Prima Donnas (Family drama, 100x45 min.) Fraternal triplets separated from their father must find their way back home and earn their rights as heiresses to the family wealth. I Can See You (Anthology drama, 20x30 min.) Four thrilling stories that use a common visual storytelling
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device—a camera (drone, cellphone, CCTV, etc.) as the The Gift (Drama, 53x45 min.) Joseph may be silent witnesses to tales of love and mystery. blind, but he sees what ordinary eyes cannot see— A Place in Your Heart (Drama, 45x45 min.) A glimpses of past and future events. good stepmother battles against the evil ex-wife of the man she loves and the mother of the children INTER MEDYA she has learned to love.
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Broken Faith (Drama, 80x45 min.) In her desperation to seek revenge against her husband’s other woman, a wife becomes the person she hates the most—a mistress. Love You Two (Romantic comedy, 45x45 min.) Sisters Raffy and Sam had a perfect relationship until they unintentionally fell in love with the same guy. Obsession (Thriller, 35x45 min.) Yvie faces off with a strange rival—the vengeful spirit of her husband’s dead ex-girlfriend, who will stop at nothing to wreak havoc in her life. For Love or Money (Drama, 45x45 min.) Will a devoted wife let her fidelity be shaken and give in to an indecent proposal if it is the only way to save her husband’s life? One Heartbeat Away (Web drama, 4x10 min.) The anthology features emotionallycharged and relatable stories.
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Contact: Can Okan, fndr. & CEO; Ahmet Ziyalar, pres. & COO; Pelin Koray, sales exec.; Sinem Aliskan, sales exec. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Respect (Drama miniseries) The protagonist of the story, Ercüment Çözer, rebels against disrespect and rudeness that we tend to avoid, ignore and forget. Mehmed: The Conqueror (Period drama miniseries, 18x45 min.) In 1451, after receiving the news of his father’s death, Mehmed departs from Manisa to Edirne and to Payitaht with one dream in his mind: conquering Constantinople. Naked (Soft erotica miniseries, 8x20 min.) Eylül lives with her grandmother and earns a living by escorting. She is invited to a bachelor party and falls in love with the groom-to-be, Cem. Interrupted (Miniseries, 8x60 min.) Ozan, a young and idealistic journalist, dies in an unfortunate traffic accident but is given a second chance and comes back to life in the body of Kadir. Ramo (Drama) Tells the extraordinary story of a man who goes against a ruthless crime boss and falls in love with the daughter of his arch nemesis. Miracle in Cell No. 7 (Drama, 1x132 min.) Set in the early 1980s during Turkey’s coup d’état period,
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tells the story of Memo, who lives with his little daughter and grandmother in an Aegean town. The Ambassador’s Daughter (Drama) Nare, an ambassador’s daughter, disappeared the night she was due to marry Sancar, the son of a poor woodchopper. On another wedding night, she reappears.
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Bitter Lands (Drama) The story of a legendary love that begins in Istanbul during the 1970s and continues in the fertile lands of Çukurova in southern Turkey through the trials of evil, ambition and tyranny. The Light of Hope (Drama) A mother, father and child must overcome obstacles to find each other and become a family again. The Way We Are (Drama, 1x119 min.) Tells the story of a group of childhood friends who reunite years later.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS A Mother’s Guilt (Drama, in prod.) Adapted from the Filipino series of the same name, the story of a mother who commits a crime for her child and the love between two young people that will be tested by this guilt. Hekimoğlu (Medical drama, S1: 44 commercial hrs., S2: ongoing) The local version of the U.S. series House starring Timuçin Esen as Ateş Hekimoğlu, an acclaimed infectious diseases and nephrology physician. New Life (Drama, 9 eps.) A business opportunity sparks a chain of events that leads to two very different families crossing paths. Meryem (Drama, 94 commercial hrs.) The story of a love triangle between a woman who undertakes a crime for the man she loves, a prosecutor who will do everything for his career and a man who is searching for revenge. Flames of Desire (Drama, 186 commercial hrs.) Adapted from a Korean drama, explores the old Turkish tradition of “betrothed in the cradle” and its consequences in modern life. For My Son (Family drama, 241 commercial hrs.) Suspended from the police force for a crime he didn’t commit, Poyraz Karayel loses everything he cared for.
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Fatmagül (Drama, 169 commercial hrs.) A strong, globally binding story, telling the roughest pain of a raped woman and her fight against injustice and traditions. Forbidden Love (Drama, 158 commercial hrs.) Adaptation to the present time of the work of the foremost Turkish author Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil. War of the Roses (Drama, 168 commercial hrs.) The story of a love triangle between a wealthy woman, a handsome man and a beautiful young girl. Romance Next Door (Romantic comedy, 16 eps.) A love story and also the story of friendship between four young people from different social classes and cultures, whose characters are opposite to each other.
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who is summoned to the other world to become a “hero.” Mute it! (Game-show format, 30-120 min. eps.) A game with a simple rule: don’t make a sound. The game becomes even harder when the contestants need to keep moving, facing obstacles and hazards in a deadly silent environment as they try to clear the missions. Piggyback Challenge (Game-show format, 3060 min. eps.) Couples compete against other pairs while piggybacking their partner as they clear tasks such as shopping, jogging or dining within a time limit, in pursuit of their dream prize.
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O (81-3) 6215-3036 m intlprog@ntv.co.jp w www.ntv.co.jp/english Contact: Sayako Aoki, sales & lic., intl. business dvpmt.; Moe Kanzaki, sales & lic., intl. business dvpmt.; Aya Kohara, sales & lic., intl. business dvpmt.; Xinrui Yang, sales & lic., intl. business dvpmt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 9 Windows (Comedy game-show format, 60 min. eps.) A co-production from Nippon TV and The Story Lab, this is a unique game-show-meets-talent contest that celebrates ordinary people with outlandish skills. TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- (Fantasy/Isekai animation, 30 min. eps.) Based on the award-winning novel written by Kei Azumi, follows Makoto Misumi, an ordinary high school student living a regular life,
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Double Booking (Comedy/thriller scripted format, 60 min. eps.) One man makes a mistake of double booking a date with two different women while on his computer screen. A twist in the final three minutes sets the stage for some unexpected suspense. Your Home is My Business! (Drama scripted format, 60 min. eps.) She is a real-estate saleswoman who is known for closing the deal no matter who the client is. I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper (Drama scripted format, 60 min. eps.) A super housekeeper perfectly completes everything she is asked to do. However, she
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never smiles or tries to gain someone’s favor. She is always emotionless, and her mind is unreadable. Mr. Hiiragi’s Homeroom (Drama scripted format, 60 min. eps.) Holding 29 students captive, a teacher will do anything to find out the truth behind the suicide of a classmate a few months ago. Red Carpet Survival (Game-show format, 60 min. eps.) Contestants act as bodyguards who must safely escort a VIP. The boss gives the bodyguards a mission; to make the VIP stay on the red carpet that stretches out to their destination, no matter what. Abandoned (Drama scripted format, 60 min. eps.) A touching drama as seen through the eyes of children facing the harsh reality of life in an orphanage.
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hopeless prisoners of the Caliphate. They realize that there is only one chance of survival—to escape. The Blood Widow (Historical drama/thriller, 16x51-53 min.) Series about the most notorious female serial killer in Russian history. Widowed at a young age and rejected by her lover, she tortured and murdered over a hundred innocent peasants. Ekaterina. Pretenders (Historical drama, 16x5253 min.) 1774. The rule of Ekaterina is threatened. Numerous pretenders appear with claims to the throne. Her personal life also is troubled. Anna Karenina (Drama, 8x42-47 min.) The late 19th century. Russian high society. St. Petersburg aristocrat Anna Karenina enters into a reckless love affair with the dashing count Alexey Vronsky. Kresty (Current affairs/psychology, 1x52 min.) Throughout its 130-year existence, thousands of people have passed through the walls of Kresty, one of the oldest and largest prisons in Russia: revolutionaries, engineers, generals, writers, poets, scientists, thieves and serial killers.
Contact: Julia Matyash, dir., Sovtelexport; Maria Dorokhina, head, intl. sales (worldwide, ex. CIS & Baltic states); Elizaveta Shcherbakova, mgr., intl. sales (worldwide, ex. CIS & Baltic states). PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Zuleikha Opens Her Eyes (Historical drama, 8x53-55 min.) Zuleikha, a quiet and obedient Muslim wife, is living in a remote Tatar village in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. When her husband is murdered by communist soldiers for hiding grain, she is arrested and sent to Siberia. On the Edge (Adventure drama, 8x49-52 min.) Three completely different young women ended up Zuleikha Opens Her Eyes
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Russia.Kremlin.Putin (Current affairs, 1x51 min.) Putin’s most recent and exclusive interview given after the pandemic decline. He talks about Russia’s past, present and future and his own role in the country’s fate. The Great Unknown War (History, 1x110 min.) Declassified documents and new irrefutable facts reveal how the most destructive war of the 20th century became possible. Who Are We? (Travel/psychology, 1x54 min.) A young Parisian of Russian origin goes to the distant Solovetsky Islands to trace his ancestors. Kursk (Investigation, 1x52 min.) In August 2000, the world was shocked to learn that the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk had sunk, killing its 118 crew members. The documentary reveals unique shots aboard the blown-up Kursk, memories of the specialists, rescue team and families of the perished submariners.
with a bounty hunter veteran to negotiate and gently nudge the city’s constant disputes back under the rug. (Omen Studios) Future Bros (Animation, 52x11 min.) A fun comedy that follows the life of 8-year-old boy genius Andy, who finds himself face-to-face with his 15-year-old self and is sorely disappointed. (One Animation) How to Train Your Hooman (Animation, 4x10 min.) An animated series in the style of a witty instructional series that’s from the point of view of a rescue dog who educates other dogs and humans on “how to train your hooman.” (Stardust Story)
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Contact: Dinesh Pasrasurum, asst. dir.; Grace Ng, snr. mgr. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Dino Girl Gauko (Animation, 39x8 min.) Naoko, a seemingly typical tween, possesses a strange gift and curse—when her anger exceeds a maximum level, she turns into fire-breathing dinosaur girl Gauko. (August Media) Dragon Lizzardo (Animation, 26x11 min.) Warmonger extraordinaire, Dragon Lizzardo teams up
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LIFE by Laila (Doc., 13x24 min.) Singaporean fitness and wellness guru Laila White travels across Indonesia to discover forgotten traditions and ancient rituals that have kept Indonesians physically, spiritually and mentally healthy and happy for hundreds of years. (Aqieve) Mak Ninja (Animation, 26x11 min.) Skilled in the indigenous martial arts, a housewife transforms into Mak Ninja and fights off street thugs, scammers and super villains who threaten the peace. (Chips and Toon)
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Salam Ramadan—Finland (Doc., 5x30 min.) Celebrating ethnic cultures, this episode looks at how local Muslims in Finland integrate their Islamic culture into the rich tapestry of Finnish people in the world’s happiest country. (Monstrou Studios) Walking the Yangtze with Ash Dykes (Doc., 2x60 min.) Ash Dykes journeys from the heart of China to Shanghai, drawing upon his survival skills and curiosity for new cultures for an unforgettable adventure. (Bomanbridge Media) Wonder (Factual, 8x30 min./40x5 min.) From colors and nature to illusion, covers a range of stories that are presented to enlighten and challenge our senses. (Silver Wolf International)
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w sodec.gouv.qc.ca A government corporation overseen by Québec’s Minister of Culture and Communication mandated to promote and support the development Québec’s cultural industry at home and abroad. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Dark Soul (Bête Noire) (Drama, 6x45 min.) Jeremy walked into his high school with a semi-automatic rifle and shot multiple students before killing himself. How can this unspeakable crime be explained? (Encore International) 422 (4K fantasy thriller, 13x30 min.) In an abandoned house in a small village, five youngsters discover a secret passage to a mysterious world hiding a priceless treasure. (HG Distribution) Plan B (Drama, S1: 6x60 min., S2: 6x60 min., S3: in prod., S4: coming soon, & format) Who has not
at one time wanted to go back and change the course of events? And what if you were given a second chance, a plan B? (KO Distribution)
Amber Alert
Amber Alert (Drama, 10x60 min.) The kidnapping of autistic Éliot Charbonneau turns his family’s lives upside down, revealing that this family was never quite what it seemed. (Pixcom) Outbreak (Épidémie) (Drama, 10x60 min.) A dangerous virus begins to spread within a group of vulnerable homeless people in Montreal. (Sphere Media)
STUDIO 100 MEDIA
O (49-89) 960855-0 m distribution@studio100media.com w www.studio100group.com Contact: Hans Bourlon, CEO, Studio 100 Group; Martin Krieger, CEO, Studio 100 Media/Intl.; Anja van Mensel, CEO, Studio 100 Benelux; Benny Salaets, dir., content dist., Studio 100 Benelux; Dorian Bühr, head, global dist.; Tanja Aichberger-Schätzle, snr. sales exec.; Vanessa Windhager, sales exec.; Petra Keil, dir., channel & program mngmt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS SeaBelievers (CGI eco-tainment, 52x11 min.) Each episode leads kids on an eco-adventure, as the
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positive SeaBelievers characters problem-solve and take action around key environmental issues. FriendZSpace (Comedy/adventure, 52x11 min.) Alice, Leo and Kim may seem like regular human kids, but behind their normal facade their mission is simple and wonderfully weird: locate planets, find alien kids, introduce themselves and make friends.
SeaBelievers
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. Enrolled in the Howlington Academy, Freddy is going to try to prove that despite his appearance, he still has the heart of a werewolf. 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. 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.
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Wissper (CGI preschool adventure/comedy, S12: 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 and in need of help. Arthur and the Minimoys—The Series (CGI adventure/fantasy, 26x24 min.) Arthur found the world of the Minimoys and visits his friends Selenia and Betameche. This time the King of the Minimoys is organizing the resistance against tyrant Malthazar. Maya the Bee (CGI preschool adventure, S1-2: 130x13 min.) New adventures with Maya and her very best friends, including the ants patrol peacekeepers with their star duo, silly Billy Joe and dumb Jimmy Joe. A new guest, Theo, a young bee with a prosthetic wing, is also joining Maya’s adventures. 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 must protect unicorns from villains of all kinds. Ghost Rockers (Live-action mystery, 209x12 min. & 1x92 min.) Five teens with big dreams and raw musical talent discover that the school’s basement is haunted by spirits of an old rock band.
T&B MEDIA GLOBAL
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Darwin & Newts (Kids 4-7 edutainment adventure, 40x11 min.) An adventure buddy comedy for preschoolers that is imbued with the fun of learning, discovering and experimenting with early science and engineering principles. Charlie and the Interviewer of Things (Kids 4-7 comedy edutainment, 52x11 min.) A fun-filled, informative and gripping chat show for preschoolTasty Tales of the Food Truckers ers that fosters a critical and curious mindset by PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS creating excitement to learn about new things. Shelldon (Animation) Let Shelldon and friends Best Furry Friends (Kids 5-11 comedy adventure, take you on an adventure into their underwater 52x11 min.) A uniquely girl-centric “fun-venture� world where fun awaits. series about super cute, magical friendships and Tasty Tales of the Food Truckers (Animation) lots and lots of cuddly pets. Follow three crazy friends around the world in their souped-up, sentient food truck to turn rare ingredients into epic dishes.
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Contact: P. Jayakumar, CEO; Sumedha Saraogi, CMO; Gulshan David, dir., sales, Imira Entertainment; Viju Thomas, dir., content dist. & synd., Imira Entertainment; Begona Esteban, sales mgr., Imira Entertainment. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Mondo Yan (Kids 6-9 comedy adventure, 52x12 min.) An action-packed comedy rollercoaster about three young apprentice misfits chosen by three eccentric elders to protect their peaceful and idyllic world from evil powers.
Badanamu Zoo (Kids 2-5 edutainment adventure, 52x15 min.) A pathbreaking interactive series developed in partnership with the Zoological Society of East Anglia (ZSEA) in the U.K. in which little learners explore the wonders of the animal world. Briko (Kids 4-7 non-dialogue adventure, 52x10 min.) A CGI and live-action hybrid activity-oriented preschool series focusing on the values of conservation and recycling, along with oodles of DIY fun. Sunny-Side Billy (Kids 6-9 comedy, 52x11 min.) An upbeat comedy centered around a witty, happy-
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go-lucky fried egg and his bunch of friends, who only know to love, care and spread sunshine. Paddypaws & Pals (Preschool comedy adventure, 52x11 min.) Created by Keith and Emily Chapman, a series about a bunch of adventurous kitties led by the mischievous Paddypaws, and their loving, responsible young owner Daisy. Aliens in My Backpack (Kids 4-7 action comedy, 52x11 min.) Rob Lee and Jim Driscoll come together for this brand-new alien CGI series that packs the punch of an exciting, otherworldly adventure. Zombie Town (Tweens & family horror comedy movie) A spooky adventure comedy from the stable of celebrated horror fiction author R.L. Stine.
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team members to explore a world underwater. They will meet the trapped Tina and the brave Princess Coral. GG Bond: Dino Diary (Kids 3-6 3D comedy/adventure/action, 104x13 min.) GG Bond and his fellows travel back to the Mesozoic Era to collect information on different dinosaurs.
GOGOBUS
Diary of Dinosaurs (Comedy/adventure/action, 1x90 min.) Yaya overcomes her inborn fear and makes a decision to firmly stand her ground, just like Contact: Ben Gu, CEO; Echo Gu, VP; Jinming Lu, dir.; her father, when the carnivores invade next time. Sophie Lau, head, intl. mktg.; Tracy Lee, intl. lic. exec. GG Bond: Racing (Kids 4-8 action/adventure, PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 104x15 min.) GG Bond enters into an unknown Team S.T.E.A.M.! (Kids 4-8 3D edutainment, space accidentally and has to participate in speed 104x15 min.) An upbeat series filled with high adven- races to find his fellows and find a way back home. ture, humor and heart. The kids overcome problems using STEM curriculum for good measure. ZDF ENTERPRISES GOGOBUS (Kids 2-5 3D edutainment, 156x13 O (49) 6131-9910 min.) A series based on social and emotional learnm info@zdf-enterprises.de ing, revolving around an artificial school bus with w www.zdf-enterprises.de the capability of transforming into the shape of difContact: Fred Burcksen, pres. & CEO; Robert ferent vehicles. GG Bond: Undersea Wonders (Kids 4-8 action Franke, VP, ZDFE.drama; Peter Lang, VP, adventure, 104x15 min.) GG Bond will lead his ZDFE.junior; Ralf RĂźckauer, VP, ZDFE.unscripted.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Frontlines (Science/knowledge, 8x50 min.) Takes you deep into the heart of battle to reveal the critical turning points in some of World War II’s most decisive confrontations, from the killing fields of Normandy to the hazardous mountains of Italy, over the vast Pacific Ocean and into devastated Berlin. Great Inventions (Science/knowledge, 35x50 min.) A celebration of humankind’s great inventions that have completely transformed our world, from rather mundane household breakthroughs to spectacular innovations in technology and science. The Return of the Bears (Science/knowledge, 1x50 min.) The return of the brown bears is the most exciting and most controversial rewilding program in the history of Europe. But is Europe ready to coexist with brown bears? Sløborn (Crime/suspense, 4x90 min./8x45 min.) From the showrunner of Netflix’s Dogs of Berlin, a coming-of-age drama meets pandemic thriller tells the story of a group of islanders confronted with a fatal virus. Grow (Crime/suspense, 8x42 min.) A story that constantly changes between a breathless thriller, deep development of character and an at times dissident reflection on what happiness is in an apathetic society. Standing Tall (Crime/suspense, 4x100 min./8x50 min.) Valerio is an ex-cop who, after losing his job and the affection of his only son Ettore, had isolated himself from everything and everybody. Right in the middle of this self-imposed shunning of the world, he receives the most awful news imaginable: Ettore is dead.
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Top Dog (Crime/suspense, 8x45 min.) Ambitious Swedish lawyer Emily wants to solve a kidnapping. Ex-con Teddy just wants out of the Mafia. Together they are unstoppable. Space Nova (Kids animation, 26x22 min.) It’s 2162 and the Aussie space-exploring Nova family has discovered the first-ever proof that humanity is not alone in the universe. During a routine research mission, the Novas stumble across an abandoned alien space craft trapped in a celestial butterfly. The Worst Witch (Kids live action, 52x28 min.) Faithfully based on Jill Murphy’s well-loved books, this is an exciting series of adventures for one of the most iconic and best-loved characters in children’s literature. Heirs of the Night (Kids live action, S1-2: 26x26 min.) In 1889, the children of the five remaining European vampire clans come together to join forces and learn from each other, as each child has powers unique to their clan. Now in its second season.
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