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Fred Rogers Productions Gaumont

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AARDMAN

O (44-117) 984-8485 m hello@aardman.com w www.aardman.com Contact: Alison Taylor, dir., dist.; Robin Gladman, head, acq.; Miguel Mestre, snr. sales mgr.; Kate Stevenson, snr. sales mgr. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Very Small Creatures (Preschool 1-3 stopframe comedy/discovery, 21x3 min.) Five curious friends have lots of fun exploring a child’s playroom. Through play and discovery, they learn about themselves, each other and the world around them.

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The Very Small Creatures

Big Lizard (Bridge 4-6 CGI comedy/adventure/ science, 52x7 min.) Imagine having a whole alien planet to explore with your new best friend, who happens to be a fun-loving big lizard. Brave Bunnies (Preschool 3-5 2D edutainment, 52x7 min.) Bursting with curiosity, the Brave Bunnies set off on an adventure-filled road trip around Bunny World to explore, meet new friends, play games and learn new things. Interstellar Ella (Bridge CGI, 52x11 min.) In 3021, on a faraway space station, Ella and her friends set THE LEADING ONLINE DAILY NEWS SERVICE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA INDUSTRY. For a free subscription, visit subscriptions.ws

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out on interstellar adventures and discover the wonders of the universe. Lloyd of the Flies (Kids 7-11 CGI comedy, 52x11 min.) It is estimated that there are some 10 quintillion individual insects alive at any one time. This series is about one of them: Lloyd. Numberblocks (Preschool 3-5 CGI educational, 120x5 min., 1x20 min., 3x10 min.) A revolutionary math brand that uses humor, music, delightful characters and engaging storylines to show children how numbers really work. Pop Paper City (Preschool 3-5 3D/mixed-media view-and-do adventure, 52x11 min.) Focuses on creating adventures together, encouraging “doing as well as viewing” through lovable characters and adventures. Shaun the Sheep (Kids 6-9/family stop-frame comedy, 170x7 min., 1x30 min., 1x28 min., 15x1 min., 21x1 min.) Aardman’s family-favorite TV series is recognized the world over for its slapstick humor, distinctive look and strong, quirky characters. Sol (Family 2D, 1x28 min.) This heartwarming film celebrates the light that true love brings into the world. The Epic Adventures of Morph (Kids 5-11 stopframe comedy, 15x5 min., 40x1 min.) Morph, his sidekick Chas and the rest of the gang are up to their usual mischievous antics but in bigger and bolder adventures.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Ghislaine Maxwell: Life on Trial (w.t.) (Doc., 3x50 min.) Combining biographical storytelling and exclusive interviews, traces Ghislaine Maxwell’s story from her chaotic upbringing right up until the current events of her trial. Attenborough and the Giant Mammoth (Nature/environment doc., 1x60 min.) David Attenborough presents insights into the unexplored story behind this prehistoric beast’s extinction. Murder in the Valleys (Crime doc., 4x60 min.) Sheds new light on a shocking murder that wiped out three generations of one family in 1999 in the small community of Clydach in South Wales and presents extraordinary narrative twists and exclusive insights from many of those closest to the case.

Attenborough and the Giant Mammoth

Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip (Factent./food/drink, S3: 1x75 min. & 2x60 min.) The ALL3MEDIA INTERNATIONAL three friends return for more fun-filled culinary O (1-917) 606-3863 adventures across the wintery wonderland of Lapland m international@all3media.com before beginning their food-focused odyssey w www.all3mediainternational.com through Athens and the Greek Islands. Contact: Sally Habbershaw, EVP, Americas; Janel Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars (FactDowning, VP, LatAm. ent./food/drink, 8x60 min.) This competition series

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follows Gordon Ramsay’s search for entrepreneurs who will revolutionize the food industry. Playgrounds of the Rich and Famous (Lifestyle/fact-ent., 6x60 min.) Gain unprecedented access into how the rich and famous holiday, across the lavish locations of St. Tropez, Marbella, Monaco, St. Barts, the Hamptons and St. Moritz. Inside Beverly Hills: The Land of the Rich and Famous (Fact-ent., 3x60 min.) Explores the world of Hollywood stars, social media super-influencers, aristocrats and millionaires whose lives are defined by money, luxury and status, and the entrepreneurs who have made their fortunes catering to their every need. Undercover Boss (Fact-ent., S11: 9x60 min.) Follows the journey of nine top-level executives as they become just another employee in their own companies and discover what life is like at the bottom rather than the top of their businesses. Highlife (Reality, 4x60 min.) Provides unprecedented access to the experiences, successes and stories of a generation of young, influential and trailblazing West African Brits living in London.

BOAT ROCKER STUDIOS

O (1-416) 591-0065 m sales@boatrocker.com w www.boatrocker.com

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; Jessica Watson, snr. dir., global sales & acq.; Kelsey Griffin, snr. mgr., global sales & mktg.; Fabien Ching, mgr., global sales & lic., Asia. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Mary Makes it Easy (Food/lifestyle, 25x30 min.) Join Mary Berg as she takes you step by step through recipes guaranteed to impress without the stress, filmed at her very own home kitchen.

Hungry Brain

Weeks of War (History, 8x60 min.) By analyzing the events in 41 critical weeks of WWII, we explore how people lived and survived during the most devastating conflict the world has ever seen. Spirit Talker (Paranormal, 13x30 min.) Follows medium Shawn Leonard as he travels from coast to coast using his psychic abilities to connect the living with the dead and bring hope, healing and closure to communities. Relative Race (Reality/competition, S7: 10x60 min.) In this race unlike any other, four teams take a ten-day journey across the country to discover new

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relatives and compete for a grand prize using the contestant’s DNA as a road map. Hungry Brain (Kids 9-12 science, 100x12 min./500x2 min.) Delves into the fascinating revelations our world has to offer, jam-packed with top facts about history, science, sports, fashion, do-ityourself, recipes, animals and magic. 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. He is universally loved and accepted by his fellow Fluffytown residents, but sometimes feels a bit out of place. Remy & Boo (Preschool 2-5 3D adventure, 52x11 min.) Remy is an adventurous 6-year-old girl with a unique best friend, Boo, a big, squishy, pink robot. Their days in Dolphin Bay are filled with new adventures both big and small. Kingdom Force (Preschool 3-6 3D action/adventure, 52x11 min.) Follows the fastpaced 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 super 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.

CISNEROS MEDIA

O (1-305) 442-3400 m mbenel@cisneros.com w www.cisneros.com Contact: Jonathan Blum, pres.; Ailing Zubizarreta, VP, content & creative services; Carlos Cabrera, VP, sales; Maria Benel, sales dir. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Zumbar (Kids, 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.) An educational wildlife program, bringing every kind of animal imaginable to families in an incredible adventure to discover the animal kingdom. Planet A (Doc., 8x60 min.) A travelogue that will tell the stories of people who are changing the game by taking actions and initiatives that have a positive impact on our planet’s resources. Food Pop/Comida Pop (Docuseries/ent., 13x30 min. English & Spanish versions) Brings to light the various aspects of popular foods that are consumed worldwide and how their recipes change in each region or country.

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Wowzu (Kids, 52x7 min.) In this live-action series, children will react in fun and silly ways to wild and wacky animal behaviors. Palm House (Reality, 60 min. eps.) Presents the lifestyles of 12 beautiful, powerful and influential Latin women in Miami.

CYBER GROUP STUDIOS

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(1-818) 844-1660 m sales@cybergroupstudios.com w www.cybergroupstudios.com Contact: Pierre Sissmann, chmn. & CEO; Raphaelle Mathieu, SVP, sales, acq. & new media; Karen K. Miller, pres. & CEO, Cyber Group Studios USA; Dominique Bourse, COO; Pierre Belaïsch, 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 CGI comedy/adventure, 156x11 min.) Four young dinosaur friends are about to leave the family and explore a world full of mysteries and danger. Droners (Kids 6-10 2D/CGI adventure/comedy, 52x22 min.) In Terraqua, a world 95 percent covered by oceans, Corto, Arthus, Enki and Mouse firmly intend to win the Whale Cup, the most extreme drone race of all time. Taffy (Kids 6-10/family 2D comedy, 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 2D/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. 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.

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Squared Zebra (Preschool 4-6, 2D comedy/ edutainment, 78x7 min.) Polly the striped zebra, Rodion the elephant, Gosha the crocodile, Yana the monkey, Pasha the ostrich and his little brother Petya the egg live in a jungle on a faraway island, where every day is full of adventures (and the occasional arguments). Nefertine on the Nile (Kids 4-7 2D/CGI comedy, 52x11 min.) Nefertine, an 8-year-old girl, aspires to be the first female scribe in the history of Egypt and is constantly recording her exciting experiences in her papyrus diary. The Last Kids on Earth (Kids 6-10 2D comedy/action, 1x66 min. pilot, 24x22 min. &

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2 specials) 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. 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. Tom Sawyer (Kids 6-12 2D/CGI adventure, 26x22 min.) Every Tom Sawyer story exudes adventure. Tom also teaches kids to think for themselves and ultimately helps them grow up.

a core team of young agents whose problem-solving, teamwork and perseverance help them to overcome the ever-changing oddness in each episode. Through the Woods (Kids 3-5 animation, 10x3 min.) An Emmy-winning animated preschool series that follows Rider and his dog Wolfie as they explore the kind of “nearby nature” that so many kids can relate to.

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Contact: Paul Siefken, pres. & CEO; Christopher Arnold, COO; Lisa Moss, CFO; Ellen Doherty, chief creative officer; Suzanne Masri, VP, mktg., comms. & engagement; Matthew Shiels, VP, business & legal affairs. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (Kids 2-4 animation, S1-5: 125x30 min., 4 specials) An Emmywinning animated preschool program that models age-appropriate, social-emotional strategies and practical life skills for young children. Peg + Cat (Kids 3-5 animation, 65x30 min.) In this Emmy-winning preschool series, Peg and her sidekick Cat embark on outrageous adventures solving “really big” problems with basic math skills. Odd Squad (Kids 5-8 live action, S1-3: 107x30 min., 2 specials) An Emmy-winning series featuring

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Donkey Hodie (Kids 3-5, 40x30 min., 1x30 min. special) A puppet series for preschoolers inspired by the quirky, funny side of Fred Rogers as well as his mission to help young viewers navigate the frustrations and challenges of childhood. Alma’s Way (Kids 4-6 animation, 40x30 min.) Each half-hour episode consists of two 11minute stories filled with heart, comedy and the beat of the Bronx.

GAUMONT

O (33-1) 4643-2000 m tvsales@gaumont.com w www.gaumonttelevision.com Contact: Cécilia Rossignol, EVP, intl. sales & dvpmt.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS What Pauline Is Not Telling You (Drama, 4x60 min.) Pauline finds the dead body of her soon-tobe-ex husband. Facing the authorities and the judicial machinery, Pauline remains silent. Nona and Her Daughters (Dramedy, 9x30 min.) Feminist advocate and a mother of three daughters in their 40s, Nona (ironically) finds herself pregnant at 70. 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 storied 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. F Is for Family (Adult animated comedy, S1-5: 44x30 min.) Follows the Murphy family in the

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1970s—a time when you could smack your kid, smoke indoors and bring a gun to the airport. 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 urban jungle. Belle and Sebastian (Kids 5-9 animated action/adventure/comedy, 52x11 min.) Tells the outdoor adventures of a courageous young boy, Sebastian, and his huge white dog, Belle, who will rush to anybody’s rescue, friend or foe, no matter what the risk. Untouchable (Comedy, 1x112 min.) After a paragliding accident, a wealthy aristocrat hires a young guy recently released from prison as his caregiver, giving birth to an unexpected friendship. Bye Bye Morons (Dramatic comedy, 1x88 min.) When Suze learns she is sick, she decides to engage in an improbable search for the child she was forced to abandon when she was 15.

GOLDBEE

O (34-931) 592-212 m christophe@goldbee.es w www.goldbee.es Contact: Christophe Goldberger, mng. dir. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Muscleteers (Kids 6-9 3D, 45x11 min.) The Muscleteers team up and swear to help and protect anyone in need. Hoodie (Live-action tween/teen drama, S1-2: 104x11 min.) A superhero story centered on a perfectly

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normal boy with an exceptional talent for parkour and a heart for justice. The Bureau of Magical Things (Live-action tween/teen comedy/drama, S1-2: 40x25 min.) Follows the adventures of teenage girl Kyra, who is magically transformed into a Tri-ling when caught in a clash between an elf and a fairy.

best friend Zoom, a white dolphin of exceptional intelligence. The Game Catchers (Preschool 2D/3D, 52x7.5 min.) The Game Catchers are a team of five friends on an interstellar journey to explore fantastic planets with the aim of learning about, playing and collecting playground games so they are never lost again. School of Roars (Preschool 2D, S1-2: 104x7 min.) Helps children prepare for school life by exploring a child’s first years through the relationships and experiences of mini monsters. Time Traveler Luke (Kids 6-10 3D adventure, 52x11 min.) An epic adventure fantasy series about Luke, a bellboy with a secret: He is a time traveler protecting relics from ancient civilizations.

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Heirs of the Night (Live-action kids/family drama, S1-2: 26x26 min.) In 1889, the children of the five remaining European vampire clans come together to join forces against Count Dracula, as each child has powers unique to their clan. The Worst Witch (Live-action kids/tweens comedy/drama, S1-4: 52x28 min.) Faithfully based on Jill Murphy’s well-loved books, an exciting new series of adventures for one of the most iconic and best-loved characters in children’s literature. Space Nova (Kids 6-10 3D adventure, 26x24 min.) Science-based sci-fi adventure series about the Nova family, who discover the first-ever proof that humanity is not alone in the universe. Zoom the White Dolphin (Kids 6-10 3D adventure, 104x12 min.) Follows the adventures of Yann, an intrepid 15-year-old diving enthusiast, and his

GURU STUDIO

O (1-416) 599-4878 m sales@gurustudio.com w www.gurustudio.com Contact: Frank Falcone, pres./exec. creative dir.; Jonathan Abraham, VP, sales & business dvpmt.; Rachel Marcus, VP, creative dvpmt.; Daniel Rattner, VP, mktg.; Corey Caplan, dir., intl. sales; Emily Jenkins, dir., creative dvpmt. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Pikwik Pack (Preschool 2D, 52x11 min.) Follows Suki the hedgehog and her team of adorable animals as they deliver magical packages to the kind citizens of Pikwik. True and the Rainbow Kingdom (Preschool 3D, 30x22 min., 5x22 min. seasonal specials, 1x44 min. holiday special & bonus content) True, our

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bright and fearless heroine, and her hilarious best They didn’t really plan on going around the world, but friend, Bartleby the cat, come to the rescue of they accidentally took off in the Rangers’ station. Pipas & Douglas (Kids 4-8/family CGI comedy, Rainbow City’s whimsical citizens. 52x2 min.) Pipas and Douglas are two atypical (to say the least) performing artists who want to be a hit at the Music Hall, at any cost. Mystery Lane (Kids 6-10 CGI adventure/comedy, 26x22 min.) Clever, a young guinea pig with extraordinary analysis capacities, and her little brother Bro lead investigations into strange things going on in London. Big Blue

Big Blue (Kids 5-9 2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Siblings Lettie and Lemo lead their quirky submarine crew to solve the ocean’s mysteries and find the origins of a new magical recruit named Bacon Berry. Justin Time (Preschool 2D, 74x11 min. & 2x22 min.) Justin’s imagination catapults him into largerthan-life adventures set in different points in history. Grizzy & the Lemmings World Tour The Weasy Family (Kids 4-8/family CGI comedy, 78x7 min. in dvpmt.) Weasy, an opportunistic HARI INTERNATIONAL weasel with a nose for burglary, finds himself sitO (33-6) 7535-9961 ting on a large egg during its final moments before m atormo@studiohari.com hatching. Two little twin girl ducklings latch onto w www.studiohari.com Weasy as their daddy. Contact: Adeline Tormo, head, sales. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Grizzy & the Lemmings (Kids 4-8/family CGI HEADSPINNER comedy, 156x7 min.) No animal dares to contest PRODUCTIONS O (1-416) 882-5579 Grizzy’s “bear’s privilege”—except a tribe that m michelle@headspinnerproductions.com belongs to the most inoffensive, stupid and ridicuw www.headspinnerproductions.com lous mammal family that exists: the lemmings. Grizzy & the Lemmings World Tour (Kids 4-8/ Contact: Ken Cuperus, pres.; Michelle Melanson, family CGI comedy, S1: 78x7 min., S2: in dvpmt.) pres.

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Aunty B’s House (Live-action preschool sitcom, 26x11 min. in dvpmt.) Aunty B is a foster mom whose unconditional love supports her diverse, non-traditional family as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood and family life. Gisele’s Mish Mash Adventures (Upper preschool, 10x3 min. in dvpmt.) Through improvisational interviews with children from diverse backDenis and Me grounds, story ideas are triggered and then aniPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS mated, starring preschool celebrity Gisele Denis and Me (Kids animated comedy, 30x3 Corinthios and the storytelling child. min., 4x11 min.) A hit series about Denis, an easygoing guy, and his chaos-magnet cat, Sir Meows A Lot. Created by YouTuber Denis KONAMI CROSS MEDIA NY O (1-212) 590-2100 Kopotun (9.5 million followers) and showrunner m jbuzzelli@konamicrossmediasales.com Diana Moore. Happy House of Frightenstein (Preschool ani- Contact: Jennifer Buzzelli, coprod. & dist. cnslt. mated comedy, 10x3 min.) Join Iggy, Grizz, Count PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Jr. and Wolfie as they play, learn and grow in the Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS (Animation, S1: 52x22 min., play castle behind the famous Castle Frightenstein. S2: 40x22 min.) Yuga Ohdo may seem like any Based on the original Hilarious House of Frightenstein other fifth grader in Goha City, but he’s about to take (1979) starring Vincent Price. his favorite game to the next level by inventing a Gardenkeeper Gus (Preschool podcast, 14x7 whole new way to duel: Rush Duels. min.) A Spotify original podcast that follows the Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS (Animation, S1: 46x22 min., adventures of 6-year-old Gus and his squirrel best S2: 36x22 min., S3: 38x22 min.) Duelists worldfriend, Rel, as they observe, explore, understand, wide plug into LINK VRAINS to compete in fastappreciate and nurture the endless and larger- paced competition. But this cyberspace is under than-life garden behind his family home. attack by a team of hackers. My Shadow Is Pink (Preschool animation, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions 26x11 min. in dvpmt.) A co-production with Sticky (Animation, 1x110 min.) A decade after the Pictures, based on the best-selling book by Scott finale that bid farewell to the franchise’s original Stuart. Riley Bennett is a sweet, clever, energetic storyline, this movie marks the return of the 7-year-old boy with a big heart, an adventurous original creator, the iconic hero and the classic nature and a pink shadow. characters idolized worldwide.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 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. Fast friends, the two discover the joys of sharing the spotlight. 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 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.

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie (Animation, 1x90 min.) Heroic Yugi squares off against archrival Kaiba in an adventure even more dangerous when the imaginary monsters in their playing cards become real, and an old evil enters the fray. Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V (Animation, S1-3: 148x22 min.) Yuya Sakaki’s dream is to become the greatest “duel-tainer” in history–and he just might pull it off when he discovers a technique that lets him summon many monsters at once. Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL (Animation, 146x22 min.) When aspiring duelist Yuma meets Astral, a mysterious visitor from another universe, it seems like destiny. Yuma needs Astral to teach him how to duel, and Astral needs Yuma to help him regain his memories. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s (Animation, 123x22 min.) Once the playground to legendary duelist Yugi Muto, New Domino City has since been transformed into a futuristic society where dueling has kicked into overdrive. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (Animation, 155x22 min.) Follows a new generation of duelists at the Duel Academy—a competitive boarding school where pencils and books have been replaced by Duel Disks and monster cards. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (Animation, 236x22 min.) Meet Yugi and his best buds Joey, Tristan and Barbie Big City Big Dreams Téa, who share a love for Duel Monsters.

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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.

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Dak and Leyla work alongside their dragon friends to defend and protect other dragons in adventures around their home of Huttsgalor. Trolls Holiday in Harmony (Animation/comedy/ music, 1x30 min.) When Queen Poppy plans the first annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, things take an unexpected turn when she and Branch draw each other’s name. Little Darlings (Live-action/drama/music, 4x30 min./1x120 min., 10x5 min.) When two girls who share the same ex-rockstar dad meet in unlikely circumstances, they are surprised to find in each other something they’ve been missing all their lives.

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Contact: Belinda Menendez, pres. & chief revenue officer, global dist.; Don McGregor, EVP, head, worldwide dist., NBCUniversal; Chloe Van den Berg, SVP, head, kids & family ent. 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

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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 (Liveaction/competition/music, 8x60 min.) The ultimate reality competition series, in which teen icon

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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) A funny, fast-paced tale full of jeopardy and adventure, following the adventures of the Artful Dodger and Fagin’s gang before the events of Oliver Twist.

Builder Brothers Dream Factory (Kids 4-7 3D, 40x11 min.) Inspired by the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan dream big. With extraordinary imagination, creativity, resilience and their crew, there’s no build too big to handle.

NELVANA

O (1-416) 479-7000 m nelvana.distribution@corusent.com w www.nelvana.com Contact: Pam Westman, pres.; Athena Georgaklis, head, dvpmt.; Mellany Masterson, head, Nelvana Enterprises; Julia Dodge, digital dist. & global strategy lead; Sharon Lee, intl. sales mgr., AsiaPac, U.K.; Sylvie Didierjean, dir., sales, Western Europe, Southern Europe, MENA; Nina Koch, sales rep., Germany, Eastern Europe; Leyla Formoso, sales rep, LatAm. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Super Wish (Kids 4-8 2D adventure comedy, 52x11 min). After accidentally wishing his birthday party away, Jesse must venture through The Land of Birthdays to find his Super Wish and return home. Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe (Kids 4-8 3D adventure comedy, S1-3: 156x11 min.) The P.U.R.S.T. agents are back and ready as ever to protect their human families from aliens, robots and the W.U.R.S.T. villain—Chirpy McChirp.

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The Dog & Pony Show (Kids 4-8 2D comedy, 52x11 min.) Hilarious chaos ensues when best friends Dog and Pony leave their magical world of Rainbow Fjörd for UniCity in search for where they belong. Toon Bops (Kids 2-5 2D, S1-2: 41x2 min.) Endearing musical shorts encouraging little ones to explore and have fun will have preschoolers bopping to beats inspired by pop, country and R&B. Miss Persona (Kids 2-5 live-action, S1-2: 52x3 min., S3: 60x7 min.) Miss Persona and her shy best friend Brandon Bear work through life’s little obstacles through imaginative play, crafts and songs. Nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards. Esme & Roy (Kids 2-5 2D, S1-2: 104x11 min.) Esme and Roy are the best monstersitters in Monsterdale. They’ve become experts at using creative games and mindfulness strategies to solve little monsters’ big problems. Bakugan—Evolutions (Kids 6-9 2D action/ adventure, S1-4: 308x11 min.) The awesome

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Brawlers are back for a fourth season. Bakugan, Drago, Trox and Pegatrix all return stronger, faster and better than ever. Ranger Rob (Kids 4-8 3D action/adventure, S1-3: 132x11 min.) Bursting with energy, Ranger Rob ziplines, swings and even snowboards his way around the one-of-a-kind Big Sky Park. The Hardy Boys (Kids 10+ live-action mystery/adventure, S1-2: 23x60 min.) The Daytime Emmy-nominated series returns with Frank and Joe Hardy intertwined in yet another complicated mystery when a local Bridgeport teen goes missing.

to a line of werewolves, was in shock when on his 13th birthday his first “warfing” went awry, turning him into a poodle. Game Keepers (Live-action, 10x25 min.) Two teenagers have to enter an unknown digital gaming world, play a game and defeat the mysterious GameMaster. If the two don’t win the game, it’s game over—and the evil from the game will take over our world, too.

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. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FriendZSpace (Comedy/adventure, 52x11 min.) Animated comedy about three human kids committed to making friends with alien kids all across the supercluster of stars—and sharing cool selfies. SeaBelievers (Ecotainment, 52x11 min.) Each animated episode leads kids on an eco-adventure. Whether in the sea or on shore, the positive SeaBelievers characters problem-solve and take action around key environmental issues. 100% Wolf—Legend of the Moonstone (CGI comedy adventure, 26x22 min.) Freddy Lupin, heir

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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 little mouse 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 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

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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.) A young bee named Maya has left her hive to discover the beauty and mysteries of nature. As she explores the meadow where she lives, she meets other insects, plays to her heart’s content and shares her joy with her friends. 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.

TEAMTO

O (33-1) 7008-7979 m info@teamto.com w www.teamto.com Contact: Guillaume Hellouin, pres., CEO & fndr.; Corinne Kouper, SVP, prod. & dvpmt. & cofndr.; Patricia de Wilde, dir., mktg. & new business; Mary Bredin, creative dvpmt. producer, TeamTO Toronto; Lenore Hume, mng. dir., TeamTO LA; Shu Ye, mng. dir., Beijing; Caroline Souris, head, prod. & cofndr.; Patrick Dedieu, VP, legal & finance, associate; JeanBaptiste Spieser, CTO, technical dir., associate. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Jade Armor (Action-adventure comedy, 26x26 min.) Lan Jun’s life takes an unexpected turn when a jade bracelet bestows her with magical jade armor, masterful kung fu moves and mystical Beasticons. Angelo Rules (Comedy, S5: 46x11 min.) The fifth season of the long-running comedy introduces Angelo’s new rival: West Side Academy.

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Angelo Wake Up It’s Christmas! (Comedy, 1x66 min.) Angelo finds himself on Santa’s naughty list and gets stuck reliving the day before Christmas over and over again in a nightmarish yuletide time loop. Presto! School of Magic (Comedy, 52x11 min.) A band of talented kids dream of becoming magicians. At famous magician Lorenzo’s school, they learn tricks of the trade and the art of magic. Mighty Mike (Dialogue-free slapstick comedy, 78x7 min.) Mike defends his house from a bunch of furry intruders. Raccoons, turtles and Fluffy the Cat drag Mike into a series of hilariously impossible misadventures. GG Odyssey (Action-adventure, 26x22 min. in dvpmt.) While gaming, Kiran gets transported into the world of Greek mythology, where he must protect the legendary King Odysseus with the help of junior Goddess Leuki. Winter Is Here! (Animation, 1x27 min., 3x5 min., 1x24 min. in dvpmt.) Three enchanting winter specials based on popular children’s books star a lonely fox befriended by shy Sacha, some comedic polar characters and an elfin snowgirl. Oscar’s Oasis (Dialogue-free comedy, 78x7 min.) Lost in the desert, Oscar tries to survive while not

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dying from boredom in his quest to find water, shade, food and something to do. Yellowbird (Family, 1x90 min.) A tiny, orphaned bird that had never left the nest finds himself in over his head leading a flock on their annual migration to Africa.

WILDBRAIN

O (1-416) 363-8034 m sales@wildbrain.com w distribution.wildbrain.com Contact: Josh Scherba, pres.; Stephanie Betts, chief content officer; Deirdre Brennan, COO; Anne Loi, EVP, M&A & chief commercial officer; Caroline Tyre, VP, global sales & rights strategy; Katie Wilson, VP, channels & curation, WildBrain Television; Lara Ilie, VP, revenue share & transactional; Richard Rowe, dir., intl. acq. & coprod. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Alva’s World (Kids, 52x11 min.) With the help of her Oolie friends and Mo, Alva learns how to navigate Gizmo, a world that echoes the internet with all its wonders and risks, safely. Ruby and the Well (Family drama, 10x45 min.) When 12-year-old Ruby O’Reilly discovers she’s the latest “keeper” of a magic well, she rallies her two best friends to make secret wishes come true. Denis and Me (Kids comedy, 30x3 min. & 4x11 min. specials) Created by Canadian YouTuber Denis Kopotun and animation writer/showrunner Diana Moore, an animated series about the adventures of a quirky 12-year-old named Denis and his best friend, an enterprising business cat named Sir Meows A Lot.

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Tata and Kuma (Kids comedy, 53x2.5 min.) Genius inventor dog Tata and chubby, easygoing cat Kuma live with their owner, Mei, in Room 1004 of an ordinary apartment building. However, when Mei goes to work each day, anything but the ordinary ensues. Malory Towers (Tween drama, 39x24 min.) Based on the iconic six-book series of the same name by Enid Blyton, follows 12-year-old Darrell as she attends Malory Towers, an all-girls’ boarding school that surpasses her expectations. Strawberry Shortcake Berry in the Big City (Preschool, 80x4 min.) Strawberry Shortcake dreams of being the greatest baker the Berrylands has ever seen—she says goodbye to small-town Berryville and moves to Big Apple City to make it happen.

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Princess Mirror-Belle (Kids, 13x22 min.) Tenyear-old Ellen gets a huge shock when her reflection springs to life as a feisty princess from a fairytale land in this comedy-drama series based on books by Julia Donaldson. The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Kids, 40x12 min. & 1x23 min. Christmas special) Based on the best-selling books by Liz Pichon. Tom’s very own

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TV show is full of epic things to make and do, hilarious stories with friends and family, toe-tapping tunes and top doodling tips, too. The Deep (Kids, S4: 13x22 min.) After searching for generations, the Nekton family have finally found the fabled city of Lemuria, unlocking secrets and tantalizing mysteries. Degrassi (Teen/tween drama, 10x60 min.) A character-driven series about the high school experience and the journey of self-discovery. Set in Toronto, the new series explores a group of teenagers and school faculty living in the shadow of events that both bind them together and tear them apart.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Agatha Christie’s Hjerson (Crime/suspense, 4x90 min./8x45 min.) In this modern, playful whodunit, we follow Agatha Christie’s character Sven Hjerson in the contemporary Nordic setting of Stockholm and the islands of Åland as he solves murder mysteries together with TV producer Klara Sandberg. Huss (Crime/suspense, 5x90 min./10x45 min.) Follows the ambitious new graduate of Sweden’s police academy, Katarina Huss, as she is drawn into a tangled web of corruption and betrayal.

ZDF ENTERPRISES

O (49) 6131-9910 m info@zdf-enterprises.de w www.zdf-enterprises.de Contact: Fred Burcksen, pres. & CEO; Robert Franke, VP, ZDFE.drama; Ralf Rückauer, VP, ZDFE.unscripted; Peter Lang, VP, ZDFE.junior; Arne Lohmann, VP, ZDFE.junior; Christine Denilauler, VP, mktg. & corp. comms.; Sebastian Krekeler, dir., ZDFE.drama; Mirela Nastase, dir., ZDFE.drama; Susanne Frank, dir., ZDFE.drama; Yi Qiao, dir., ZDFE.drama; Florian Streit, dir., ZDFE.drama; Yuliya Fischer, dir., ZDFE.drama; Katharina Pietzsch, dir., ZDFE.junior; Marei Bruckmann, dir., ZDFE.junior; Jan-Frederik Maul, dir., ZDFE.junior; Oliver Grundel, dir., ZDFE.junior; Nikolas Huelbusch, dir., ZDFE.unscripted; Kerstin Jaitner, dir., ZDFE.unscripted; Margarita Garcia, dir., ZDFE.unscripted; Sylvia Brucker, snr. dir., ent., ZDFE.unscripted.

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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. Sherlock: The Russian Chronicles (Crime/suspense, 8x50 min.) Set in 19th-century St. Petersburg, follows Sherlock Holmes as he attempts to track down the serial killer Jack the Ripper. Zoom—The White Dolphin (Animation, 104x12 min.) Yann, an intrepid 15-year-old teen, has many thrilling adventures on the paradise island of Maotou together with his best friend, Zoom, a white dolphin of exceptional intelligence.

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School of Roars (Animation, 104x7 min.) The monsters are back with a new season full of adventures. The new episodes feature the same delightful mix of comedy, fun and life lessons for little learners. Scream Street (Animation, 78x11 min.) Based on the hit book series, this funny, scary, gross-out stop-motion animation show follows the adventures of Luke Watson. A fast-paced, stylish, comedyhorror extravaganza. Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall (Wildlife/nature, 5x50 min. & 1x50 min.) Looks behind the scenes at one of the largest great ape sanctuaries in Africa and, with unprecedented access

into the daily lives of the chimpanzees, also showcases intimate stories from Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a UN Messenger of Peace. Ancient Superstructures (Wildlife/nature, S2: 7x50 min.) In its second season, the series reveals the secrets behind the world’s most famous monuments, such as the Louvre, Angkor Wat and the Hagia Sophia. Going Circular (Science/knowledge, 1x90 min.) A simple idea is at the heart of nature, but it is far from the way we live: nothing should go to waste. The concept of circularity can save our planet’s resources and save us from future climate change.

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