World Screen July 2020 by World Screen

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JULY 2020

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THE MAGAZINE OF INTERNATIONAL MEDIA

Scripted Formats / Drama Distribution Panel / MIA Event Preview / In-Demand Reports: Crime, Romance & Family / WorldScreenings: Gusto TV, Bowery Media, Eccho Rights, HBO Latin America, all3media international & Kanal D International

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TV DRAMA / TV KIDS / TV FORMATS / TV REAL TV ASIA / TV LATINA / TV LISTINGS TV KIDS GUIDE / TV DRAMA GUIDE

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CONTENTS

JULY 2020 8 WORLD VIEW By Mansha Daswani. 10 TWICE THE DRAMA The do’s and don’ts of adapting scripted formats. 16 DRAMA’S BRAVE NEW WORLD A video panel featuring executives from Fremantle, Banijay Rights, ZDF Enterprises and STUDIOCANAL. 18 SPOTLIGHT Gusto TV’s Chris Knight on the appeal of food content. 20 BEHIND-THE-SCENES An in-depth look at Bowery Media’s Entitled.

Publisher Ricardo Seguin Guise Group Editorial Director Anna Carugati Editor Mansha Daswani

22 MARKET TRENDS Eccho Rights’ Fredrik af Malmborg talks scripted trends.

Executive Editor Kristin Brzoznowski

24 GREAT EXPECTATIONS HBO Latin America’s Xavier Aristimuño on the rising profile of content from the region.

Associate Editor Chelsea Regan

28 FOCUS ON A look at the success of all3media’s The Brokenwood Mysteries. 30 TURKISH DELIGHT Kanal D International’s Kerim Emrah Turna on the company’s slate. 69 IN-DEMAND: CRIME Spotlighting four new crime drama series. 74 IN-DEMAND: ROMANCE & FAMILY Love and drama are in the air with these shows. 78 MIA BRINGS THE DRAMA A look at the drama strand at this year’s MIA event. 102 TRENDING ON WORLDSCREENINGS.COM The most-viewed clips on our video portal for the last 30 days.

Editor, Spanish-Language Publications Elizabeth Bowen-Tombari Contributing Editor Elizabeth Guider Production & Design Director David Diehl Online Director Simon Weaver Art Director Phyllis Q. Busell Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Dana Mattison Sales & Marketing Coordinator Genovick Acevedo

ook at 38 TRACI PAIGE JOHNSON The Blue’s Clues co-creator on rebooting the show.

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44 TOONING IN Mediatoon Distribution is showcasing a diverse slate of animated content.

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48 IN-DEMAND: COMEDY Shows that are making kids laugh. 54 IN-DEMAND: ADVENTURE Featuring a video-game hero who comes to life, real-life historical adventures, weather-controlling kids and new adventures in Oz.

Business Affairs Manager Andrea Moreno Contributing Writers Steve Clarke Andy Fry Joanna Stephens Jay Stuart David Wood

58 IN-DEMAND: LIVE ACTION Angst and drama for the tween and teen sets. 62 IN-DEMAND: IN-DEVELOPMENT These projects are looking for early partners.

83 PROGRAM LISTINGS Highlights from several distributors. WORLD SCREEN is a registered trademark of WSN INC., 1123 Broadway, Suite 1207, New York, NY 10010, U.S.A. Phone: (212) 924-7620 Fax: (212) 924-6940 Website: www.worldscreen.com ©2020 WSN INC. No part of this publication can be used, reprinted, copied or stored in any medium without the publisher’s authorization. For a free subscription to our newsletters, please visit www.subscriptions.ws.

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Ricardo Seguin Guise President Anna Carugati Executive VP Mansha Daswani Associate Publisher & VP of Strategic Development

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WORLD VIEW

BY MANSHA DASWANI

The COVID-19 Bubble Stay-at-home measures have been very good for SVOD platforms. According to Deloitte’s latest Digital Media Trends Survey, 23 percent of U.S. consumers added a streaming video service subscription since the start of the pandemic. U.S. subs are now paying for an average of four services—I’m one of them—up from three before COVID-19. I honestly don’t know what I would have done over the last few months without Netﬂix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and Disney+. (I very much want to watch HBO Max, but it not being on any of the connected devices I use is proving to be a massive hindrance.) Signing up a new customer—especially if there’s a free trial—is perhaps the easy part. Keeping them is more of a challenge. Per Deloitte, since the start of the global health crisis, 17 percent of subs canceled a paid service. And according to Parks Associates, the churn rate among OTT services in the U.S. rose from 35 percent in Q1 2019 to 41 percent in Q1 2020. The question for customers becomes: what’s a must-have, and what’s a nice-to-have? Every time I think about dropping Disney+ it gives me a reason to stay (Hamilton! Beyoncé’s Black Is King!) And I have far too many favorites on Netﬂix, Hulu and Amazon to even consider leaving. But it won’t be easy for platforms in the months ahead as they face continued delays on their lineups. That may be a boon for distributors with top-notch content to sell. And we feature a lot of great content in this issue, from new crime and romance dramas to a raft of kids’ shows and more, plus we spotlight the tricky business of scripted formats. 8 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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TWICE THE

DRAMA

Formats are in high demand as commissioners and producers look for shortcuts in the high-risk business of scripted content. By Mansha Daswani Two unusual doctors have been battling it out for supremacy on the Turkish television ratings charts: Ates Hekimoğlu in Kanal D’s Hekimoğlu, based on Hugh Laurie’s cantankerous Dr. House; and Ali Vefa in FOX’s Mucize Doktor, modeled on the autistic savant at the center The Good Doctor. That’s just two of an array of international dramas that have been remade in Turkey as local producers ﬁnd new ways to win the intensely competitive battle for eyeballs on the free-to-air broadcasters. And what’s happening in Turkey is taking place in lots of other markets as everyone looks for more cost-effective, faster ways to deliver locally resonant dramas. “Historically, people haven’t looked too far for local story development,” observes Andre Renaud, the senior VP of global format sales at BBC Studios. “But in the last two years, the impact 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 11

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of scripted has grown. I think there are two key things, besides the characters and stories we’ve told. One is the reduced development cost, and two is the reduced development time. A show can be from page to stage within a year.” Stephen Driscoll, the executive VP for EMEA at all3media international, Liar is all3media international’s best-selling scripted format. has a similar perspective, adding, “This coupled with gaining access to award-winning writers and critically acclaimed scripts makes scripted formats a viable content choice. When considering scripted formats, commissioners can see the demonstrable success that the original has achieved, including strong ratings, critical acclaim and awards. Most importantly, though, the format must bring something fresh that hasn’t been pitched to them as an original.” Sharon Levi, the head of sales at Armoza Formats, says that using a scripted format is akin to taking a shortcut. “Coming up with the idea and the scripts takes so long, and so much money [needs to be] invested in development. You want to be fast in releasing shows and being up to date. Formats have that to offer. Also, these formats have aired somewhere in the world, so they’ve already been proven. People know the formula works, so you’re taking a little less of a chance.” Of course, not everything can be remade. So what makes a show formattable? BBC Studios’ Renaud puts it down to “strong, bold 12 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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characters,” where “individual stories and events surrounding them can be both unique and universal.” “Mother is adaptable because the story is very relatable,” says Shigeko Cindy Chino, the associate managing director for international business development at Nippon TV, which has sold the format to Turkey and Korea, among other markets. “This theme of strong bonds and relationships among strangers can be seen in any culture, and Mother told it so well.” Fredrik af Malmborg, the managing director of Eccho Rights, points to relatability as being a major factor in the success of Nurses, which began in Finland and has been remade in Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia and, most recently, France. “It’s not like an American hospital series that looks too polished,” af Malmborg explains. Liar, ﬁrst made for ITV and SundanceTV, has been all3media international’s most successful scripted format to date, with deals sealed in Italy, India, Spain, Germany and France. “The set up was so strong and original, commissioners got it quickly and saw how powerful it could be with a local cast and crew,” Driscoll explains. While dramas certainly dominate the scriptedformat landscape, comedies should not be discounted. Armoza Formats’ best- Sestričky is the Slovakian version of Eccho Rights’ Nurses. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 13

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selling scripted format has been La Famiglia and BBC Studios’ has been The Office. But, comedy is harder to adapt, says Levi at Armoza Formats. “Sometimes a lot of the words get lost in translation. You need to be flexible, but also you need a very creative writer to find where the comedy is and adapt it to the local language and culture.” Adapting drama isn’t easy either. “We must be aware that ‘localization’ is not about imitating the original,” says Chino at Nippon TV. “It is about perceiving the original and translating it into a relatable context for the local viewers.” As such, flexibility is paramount “in terms of cultural differences, language barriers, religious or spiritual issues,” says Levi. “You can’t force the commissioners to do something against what they believe their viewers are going to relate to.” At Eccho Rights, af Malmborg says that having “a good consulting process” is crucial, “so [the producers] know the thoughts behind the original scripts. You’re free to adapt if you know what you’re adapting. If you don’t, then you may make mistakes.” A good format adaptation process also requires providing support to your producing partner, says Nippon TV is offering up the format rights to Off the Record. 14 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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BBC Studios’ Renaud. “It’s crucial to be able to partner the essence of the idea with how it gets localized. We have scripted development producers who do that, and they’re available from the very beginning of the commission through to helping to bring that story to life.” Armoza Formats’ best-selling scripted format is La Famiglia. Negotiations around scripted formats also require much conversation about who will hold the rights to the remakes— and how those multiple versions are sold. “We represent a Turkish series called Ezel that was adapted in Romania as Vlad,” says af Malmborg at Eccho Rights. “We have sold that to Bulgaria and we have a few other deals. It makes sense to keep the franchise together.” For Renaud at BBC Studios, it’s often a different type of client that would want a scripted format versus a finished product. “Drama Republic’s Doctor Foster has been licensed around the world, mostly on OTT services, and the local adaptations are coming on to [linear] broadcasters, so it is possible to have both in one market. I think it’s rare that there would be a single channel that would look at both investing in a local drama like that and also buying tape; you tend to do one or the other.” 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 15

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Drama’s Brave New World Hosted by Anna Carugati, World Screen’s group editorial director, Drama’s Brave New World featured Andrea Scrosati, group COO of Fremantle; Chris Stewart, the commercial director of scripted at Banijay Rights; Robert Franke, VP of ZDFE.drama at ZDF Enterprises; and Françoise Guyonnet, executive managing director of TV series at STUDIOCANAL, discussing the state of the global drama business. The conversation touched on buyers’ current needs, how ﬁnancing models are changing and how production is starting up again. The panelists also weighed in on the opportunities for growth in the months ahead. 16 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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SPOTLIGHT

By Kristin Brzoznowski

Chris Knight

Gusto TV

fter a production pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gusto TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio is back up and running. The channel and global food brand has been producing about 80 to 100 hours of content each year, and the idea now is to increase production time, allowing everyone involved to slow down a bit and be more mindful about the process as a whole. More shows will be shot

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in the studio this year, versus ﬁeld productions with outdoor locations, due to health and safety measures and travel restrictions. But Chris Knight, Gusto TV’s president and CEO, says this provides an opportunity to come up with “more, different and innovative programming” to make up for that. By producing its content in-house, Gusto TV has beneﬁted in numerous ways. One of which is that it can make sure the brand’s commitment to cultural diversity comes through onscreen. The company was founded on the idea that “we should celebrate our differences and celebrate the things that we have in common,” says Knight.

Watch a clip of Flour Power on WorldScreenings.com.

“Food is the one true global language, and Gusto speaks all dialects,” he adds. And this has long been a mantra of the brand, to joyously celebrate diversity through food and culture. Knight spoke to Kristin Brzoznowski, World Screen’s executive editor, via video conference about the programming slate, channel rollout, audience engagement and what’s to come from Gusto TV. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 19

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BEHIND THE SCENES

By Kristin Brzoznowski

Behind the Scenes of

Entitled

ith the sudden passing of their pessimistic father, three (rather unhinged) siblings are left an inheritance far beyond their expected means, and they begin to uncover the secrecy of their dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s double life. This sets up the plot of Entitled, a fast-paced dramedy distributed by Bowery Media.

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Entitled comes from the creative minds of Ryan Sarno, Patrick Daly and Patrick Shay, friends and collaborators with a palpable chemistry that comes through in the ﬁnal production. They joined stars Gabriella Piazza and Blake Rice for a video conference with Kristin Brzoznowski, executive editor of World Screen, as well as Wamiq Jawaid, founder and CEO of Bowery Media, to give a behind-the-scenes look at Entitled. The team also shares production insights and best practices on how to build a TV show amid today’s pandemic challenges.

Watch a clip of Entitled on WorldScreenings.com.

Bowery Media is currently selling the dramedy as a series or a feature, produced by RPS Productions, worldwide—to cable or digital platforms. With heaps of dark comedy and witty dialogue, the characters in the show learn to understand the importance of family, and that when everything else in life is down the tubes, family—for the most part—is the only truth left. The audience comes to both love and loathe the characters; they’ll want to tune in each week to see who lifts their spirits and who sparks their ire. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 21

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MARKET TRENDS

By Anna Carugati

Fredrik af Malmborg

Eccho Rights

ven within the challenging environment brought about by the global coronavirus pandemic, Eccho Rights has launched two Turkish series to the global marketplace: My Home, My Destiny and Legacy. Alongside Turkish dramas, Eccho Rights is fortunate to have a considerable lineup of series from Sweden, where production has continued throughout the COVID-19

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pandemic. As a result, the company will have four new seasons of various shows premiering in the fall. Scandinavia has long been famous for Nordic noir, and crime stories continue to be in demand, but there is also a Nordic romance genre emerging from the region, as audiences are welcoming lighter “blue-sky” fare—and Eccho Rights is ready to deliver this.

Watch a clip of My Home, My Destiny on WorldScreenings.com.

With countries’ production sectors having been impacted in different ways (and to varying degrees) by shutdowns, Eccho Rights has certainly beneﬁted from the diversity of its portfolio— which counts series from all across Asia, Europe and Latin America. This diverse portfolio of drama has allowed the company to thrive in meeting the needs of broadcasters. Fredrik af Malmborg, managing director of Eccho Rights, spoke to Anna Carugati, World Screen’s group editorial director, via video conference about the strengths of the company’s varied offering and where the bright spots can be found even in darker times. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 23

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GREAT EXPE

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PECTATIONS Xavier Aristimuño, VP of licensing at HBO Latin America, on offering innovative content to engage global audiences. By Kristin Brzoznowski or more than 17 years, HBO Latin America has been a pioneer in the production of high-quality original content in the LatAm region. And the programming roster is continuing to grow, “telling stories about unique and relevant topics through diverse points of view,” says Xavier Aristimuño, VP of licensing. “We offer content that awakens global interest in the Latin American audiovisual industry, proudly positioning our productions to new audiences around the world. We guide our future through innovation, taking risks and developing powerful narratives that explore new, challenging formats and engage global audiences.” HBO Latin America’s international distribution and licensing department has seen gains each year, Aristimuño adds. Its original productions have aired all across Latin America and the Caribbean, and are also present on HBO platforms around the world. Even still, enlarging the global footprint for this content remains top of mind. “We guide our path by providing unparalleled relevance for our audiences, searching for unique and powerful stories,” says Aristimuño. “Producing premium television for us has simply been a continuation of many years of placing exceptional talent in all areas of production.” All of HBO Latin America’s original productions are HD/4K quality and dubbed in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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“Without a doubt, the increased international success of multicultural content has cultivated acceptance in markets that previously focused mostly on local content,” Aristimuño notes. “It has given clients and potential clients the time to understand and enjoy the quality of our productions. The result has been clear, giving us an important boom in sales and brand positioning in different regions of the world.” To date, HBO Latin America has produced more than 30 titles that add up to more than 450 hours, comprising series, miniseries

“We offer content that awakens global interest in the Latin American audiovisual industry.” —Xavier Aristimuño

and documentaries. The programming can be divided into three key segments. The ﬁrst being the classics—productions that marked an era in Latin American production such as The Bronze Garden (El Jardín de Bronce), The Business (O Negócio), Psi and Sr. Ávila. The second category is its most recent hits, such as The Secret Life of Couples (A Vida Secreta dos Casais), Joint Venture (Pico da Neblina) and He, She, They (Todxs Nós), as well as the latest premiere, Hard. The third category is upcoming productions, “which are generating enormous expectations and interest from international clients,” Aristimuño says. 26 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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uzzles are, by their nature, endlessly intriguing, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something about a murder mystery that is forever compelling. The New Zealand-set crime series The Brokenwood Mysteries, produced by South PaciďŹ c Pictures and sold by all3media international, takes the whodunit convention and gives it a lighter, quirkier feel.

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The show is set in Brokenwood, a sleepy town with a population of 5,000 (and declining), nestled in New Zealand’s wine country. The show’s hero, Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd, is dependable and kind. He has ﬂaws but is a likable fellow with a love of country music and an emotional bond to a scruffy old car rather than life’s darker temptations (although the twinkle in his eye has left a few ex-wives in his trail). He has been known to chat to the victims about the nature of their death, which others might ﬁnd strange, but Brokenwood’s is a world of deadpan humor and warm camaraderie.

Watch a clip of The Brokenwood Mysteries on WorldScreenings.com.

In addition to its success in New Zealand, the two-hour series has been a hit with audiences in North America and across Europe, proving to be both charming and addictive. Jonathan Hughes, sales manager at all3media international, spoke to Kristin Brzoznowski, executive editor of World Screen, via video conference about how the show’s winning formula has helped to ﬁnd the right home in Germany and Belgium (and elsewhere). The video also features insight from the series’ creator and writer, Tim Balme. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 29

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TurkishDelight Kerim Emrah Turna, executive director at Kanal D International, talks about the tried-and-true titles in the company’s slate. By Chelsea Regan

Kanal D International’s Romance Next Door. 30 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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remake of the U.S. series House, Hekimoğlu stars Timuçin Esen as acclaimed infectious diseases and nephrology physician Ates Hekimoğlu, who is antisocial, witty, arrogant and undeniably talented. Produced by Karga Seven Pictures, written by Banu Kiremitçi Bozkurt and directed by Hülya Gezer, the Turkish version of the medical drama leads Kanal D International’s vast catalog of drama titles. “Hekimoğlu has dominated the prime time of Tuesday nights as number one in the rankings,” says Kerim Emrah Turna, executive director at Kanal D International. And although the coronavirus pandemic forced ﬁlming delays, it won’t be long until the cast and crew can pick up where they left off in following the equal parts frustrating and genius doctor. Hekimoğlu wasn’t the only title on Kanal D International’s slate affected by the global health crisis. New Life, starring Serkan Çayoğlu and Melisa Aslı Pamuk, was set for a March premiere that will be rescheduled. The drama opens with Adem, a former member of the Special Forces, getting a business opportunity to protect the young wife of a rich and powerful businessman while ostensibly being able to live a happy life with his wife and daughter— yet it’s not long before the opportunity proves itself to be a nightmare in disguise. The romantic comedy Romance Next Door carries “the essence of the old Turkish movies,” according to Turna. Produced by Mia Yapım, it’s both a love story and the story of friendship between four young people from different social classes and cultures.

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Last year saw the debut of the Avşar Film-produced Ruthless City, which centers on a woman whose mother-in-law sells one of her daughters to a wealthy man from her hometown. The series has been distributed across Europe and Asia. Love Trap premiered last June and “turned into a rating-booster romantic comedy and was met with great enthusiasm both on TV screens and social media until the end of its grand ﬁnale.” In addition to the fresh titles hitting the screens and captivating new audiences, Kanal D International boasts a deep bench of dra-

“Thanks to our great library, we offer the largest drama catalog from Turkey.” —Kerim Emrah Turna

mas that have long been familiar across the globe. “Thanks to our great library, we offer the largest drama catalog from Turkey,” says Turna. “We have many all-time favorite hit dramas like Price of Passion, Forbidden Love, Fatmagul, Wounded Love, For My Son, Waves, Meryem, etc. These dramas continue their journey all around the world with their premieres and reruns. After their debut years ago, today many of the stories are [returning] to the screens with different time slots in most of the countries and having the same impact in terms of ratings with their second runs.” 32 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Traci Paige Johnson / Mediatoon’s Jérôme Alby In-Demand Reports: Comedy, Adventure, Live Action & In-Development

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The co-creator of Blue’s Clues on bringing the show back for a new generation.

12 MEDIATOON TOONS IN Jérôme Alby, managing director of Mediatoon Distribution, discusses how the company is meeting the needs of broadcasters and platforms.

16 IN-DEMAND: COMEDY Spotlighting four shows that are making kids laugh.

22 IN-DEMAND: ADVENTURE Featuring a video-game hero who comes to life, real-life historical adventures, weather-controlling kids and new adventures in Oz.

26 IN-DEMAND: LIVE ACTION Real-life angst, action and drama for the tween and teen sets.

30 IN-DEMAND: IN DEVELOPMENT

Publisher Ricardo Seguin Guise Group Editorial Director Anna Carugati Editor Mansha Daswani Executive Editor Kristin Brzoznowski Associate Editor Chelsea Regan Editor, Spanish-Language Publications Elizabeth Bowen-Tombari Contributing Editor Elizabeth Guider Production & Design Director David Diehl Online Director Simon Weaver Art Director Phyllis Q. Busell Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Dana Mattison Sales & Marketing Coordinator Genovick Acevedo Business Affairs Manager Andrea Moreno Contributing Writers Steve Clarke Andy Fry Joanna Stephens Jay Stuart David Wood

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Traci Paige Johnson Blue’s Clues & You!

wenty-three years since the original Blue’s Clues bowed on Nickelodeon (and then ran for six critically-acclaimed seasons), Traci Paige Johnson, together with co-creator Angela C. Santomero, ushered in an updated version of the series for today’s kids in Blue’s Clues & You! The remake once again follows the lovable pup Blue as she invites viewers to come along on clue-led adventures to solve a puzzle in each episode. Updates include CG animation for Blue and Magenta, a Handy Dandy Notebook with smartphone technology and updates to Mailbox and the original Thinking Chair. Johnson, who also provides the voice for Blue, talks to TV Kids about why now was the right time to reboot the series. By Chelsea Regan

TV KIDS: Why did it feel like the right time to reintroduce Blue’s Clues? JOHNSON: A lot of kids who grew up with Blue’s Clues or whose siblings grew up with Blue’s Clues are starting to have kids of their own. With the landscape the way it is now, with so much streaming and so much choice, well-loved brands have been coming back. We were always talking to Nickelodeon about bringing it back. The timing seemed right now. Also, with the state of the world, just having the comfort of things you loved as a kid coming back. We couldn’t be more thrilled about how well-received it’s been. It can be a little scary bringing back something that had such a big fan base, but so far, so good. We think that we [struck] the balance of keeping the classic but 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 39

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introducing the fresh. Blue is now CG-animated, so she looks more ﬂuffy and huggable than ever. A lot of work and research went into the Handy Dandy Notebook phone. We didn’t want to make it all digital, but we knew that tablets and smartphones are in preschoolers’ environment and everyday world. TV KIDS: What did you feel was important to keep similar to the original and what needed to be refreshed to appeal to today’s kids? JOHNSON: We knew that changing the host would make a big difference. Even though we wanted to keep the iconic stripes of Blue’s Clues, just refreshing it. Then the Handy Dandy Notebook— again wanting to be more modern, but keeping true to the original show. But also, preschoolers should know that nothing trumps crayon and paper, drawing and thinking through those things. And the Thinking Chair. We knew we wanted to keep that the same. A lot of the songs we kept and then some we kind of refreshed. Josh Dela Cruz was Aladdin on Broadway. When he holds a guitar, singing towards you or dancing, he just melts your heart. He’s so genuine that we introduced [the Handy Dandy Guitar] because of Josh and what his talents were. In Mailtime, we still get our old-fashioned letters and snail mail and packages, but Blue’s Clues & You! has already been renewed for a third season. we also get emails. 40 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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TV KIDS: Were the play-along videos always a part of the plan in bringing the show back? JOHNSON: Usually those play-along episodes or play-along videos are all animated, but they’ve created a whole technology where they have Josh on there. He’ll be on-camera and you can interact with him in a physical way. The empowerment that kids get in the play-along videos of being able to draw their own clues and color their own clues is fantastic. That ownership that the kids have is so empowering.

“With the landscape the way it is now, with so much streaming and so much choice, well-loved brands have been coming back.” TV KIDS: What do you think gives Blue’s Clues its enduring appeal among kids and families? JOHNSON: We were very signature and breakthrough in what we did 25 years ago. Looking different and sounding different, but also the message of empowerment and building self-esteem and breaking through that wall and truly connecting with our audience. The heart shows through the love of the show, and if anything, it’s even stronger now— the love of the show, and the heart and still being breakthrough in our visuals. 42 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Jérôme Alby, Mediatoon Distribution’s managing director, on how the company is filling the needs of kids’ broadcasters and platforms.

ediatoon Distribution offers a wide range of kids’ genres with a vast array of central themes targeting many different age groups of children. From Tom and Lili and Sardine in Outer Space to the upcoming Kid Lucky—based on the Lucky Luke graphicnovel character—as well as Martin Morning, Little Furry, The Fox-Badger Family and Yakari, its catalog covers it all. “Sardine in Outer Space takes place in space, Kid Lucky takes place in the Wild West; then there’s Martin Morning, which takes place in school, for example,” says Jérôme Alby, Mediatoon Distribution’s managing director. “That’s one of the key [aspects] of our catalog. And also the face value that these shows carry. A lot of them are book adaptations, which are good for the family; our catalog is mainly based on titles that are perfect for kids and families.” Indeed Mediatoon’s slate includes shows with an educational component, ideal for kids staying home from school amid the global pandemic. Among the shows with high educational value on offer is Taratabong, the World of the Meloditties, which fea-

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tures talking instruments that teach kids about musical notes and the instruments that make them come alive. Alby also points to Quiz Time, “a quiz show in which Professor Zack asks questions to kids. In each episode, there are three themed questions— from geometry, simple mathematics, things like that.” The content industry is also reckoning with the need to have more diverse stories to offer. And again, Mediatoon ﬁnds itself somewhat ahead of the curve. Yakari, for instance, follows a little Sioux boy who has the magical ability to communicate with

“Our catalog is mainly based on titles that are perfect for kids and families.” —Jérôme Alby

animals. The Fox-Badger Family, produced by Ellipsanime and Dargaud Media, centers on the family that’s created when a badger falls in love with a fox and they move in together with his three badger offspring and her fox daughter. “A very good thing about an animated show and animated characters is that they’re quite immune to viruses,” says Alby. “For the time being, and we’re really crossing our ﬁngers, our production lineup has not been affected by the coronavirus. So, my hope, my deepest hope, is that it won’t last too much longer and that we’ll continue that trend.” 46 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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In-Demand: Comedy It’s arguably the most popular genre for kids, but also the hardest to get right. This report spotlights four series that succeed in making kids laugh: Dandelooo’s Stinky Dog, Superights’ Pat the Dog, Mediatoon Distribution’s Sardine in Outer Space and Serious Lunch’s Gigglebug.

Sardine in Outer Space Commissioned By: Canal+ Family, Télétoon+ Produced By: Toon Factory Rights Available: All rights available from Mediatoon Distribution. Description: A 52x12-minute animated comedy based on the successful comics (13 volumes) by Joann Sfar, Emmanuel Guibert and Mathieu Sapin. Pitch Perfect: The youngest and spunkiest space traveler in the entire universe! Follow Sardine, Little Louie and The Captain Yellow Shoulder’s intrepid crew in their never-ending fight against super villain Supermuscleman and his evil sidekick Dr. Krok. Aboard the Huckleberry spaceship, the joyous team will go on hilarious and quirky missions where imagination is the only limit. Sales Contact: Jérôme Alby, Managing Director. 48 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Stinky Dog Commissioned By: France Television,TV3 Catalunya, RTBF Produced By: Folivari, Dandelooo, Panique!, Pikkukala Rights Available: All international rights are available from Dandelooo. Description: Based on the successful series of books by Marc Boutavant (author of Mouk’s World Tour), published by l’ecole des loisirs in France. The Stinky Dog series presents the hilarious and hectic adventures of a maverick mutt and a flattened cat. The 52x13-minute production is geared to kids 6 to 9 and family viewing. Pitch Perfect: “Stinky Dog proves to the whole world that kindness is the new super power—despite his stupidity!” says Emmanuèle Pétry-Sirvin, director of development and international at Dandelooo. Gennarino Romano, head of sales and distribution, adds, “Do you want to discover Stinky Dog’s super power? Then, stick around Flatty Cat and the Parisian dog gang.” Slot Winner: Over 1 million books sold in France, and a true international success: the books can be found all over the world, including in Germany, Italy, England, Canada, the U.S., Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Turkey, Hungary and China. Dandelooo has sold the animated comedy to DR (Denmark), Huashi (China) and RTS (Switzerland). Sales Contacts: Emmanuèle Pétry-Sirvin, Head of International; Mélissa Vega, Head of Sales & Distribution (Spain, Latin America, Middle East and Asia); Gennarino Romano, Head of Sales & Distribution (Germany, Italy and Central Europe). 50 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Pat the Dog Commissioned By: S1: Canal+, RTBF, Ketnet, RAI; S2: France TV, RAI, Disney France Produced By: Superprod, Animoka Rights Available: Superights represents worldwide rights. Description: Tells the daily adventures of an ordinary little dog Pat and his owner Lola. Pat would do anything to save Lola’s day, overcoming the insurmountable thanks to his improvised plans and canine genius. Targeting kids 4 to 8, the show consists of 141 7-minute episodes, 4 22-minute specials and ten 1.5-minute shorts. Pitch Perfect: Pat is a complete IP delivering a large volume of episodes. There are digital games available on mobile, Instagram and Adictiz. After the “Space Dog” mobile game entertained 45 million players worldwide, Pat the Dog is now back in a new freemium and kid-friendly game launched last month. A range of L&M products are in development. Slot Winner: The program is on air in more than 180 territories. Partners on the show include Turner (EMEA & AsiaPac), Radio-Canada, Disney Channel (U.S., Germany, Spain, Russia, France, Holland), MTVA (Hungary), TV3 Catalunya (Spain), RTS (Switzerland), Discovery Latin America, YLE (Finland), Televisa (Mexico), Mango TV (China), TG4 (Ireland), RTP (Portugal), RTI (Ivory Coast) and Viu TV (Hong Kong). Season three and a movie are in development. Sales Contacts: Nathalie Pinguet (Canada, Western Europe, Nordics, Russia, Australia); Jeromine Ader (Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, inflight); Pedro Citaristi (Asia, LatAm, Southern Europe); Louise de Staël (U.S.). 52 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Gigglebug Commissioned By: YLE (Finland), SRF (Switzerland) Produced By: Gigglebug Entertainment Rights Available: Serious Lunch represents the series, with English-language and dialoguefree versions now available. Description: Based on the award-winning mobile app of the same title (more than 1 million downloads worldwide), the 52x5-minute series for preschoolers is set in an enchanted forest with a little bug with an irresistible laugh—could a cartoon character spontaneously and irresistibly make you catch the giggles? Pitch Perfect: Gigglebug’s heartfelt and positive stories deal with friendship, overcoming challenges and recognizing emotions. Everyone knows someone with a special laugh and Gigglebug’s is one of the greatest ever. It’s his gift, his innate ability and the key to transforming attitudes, which ultimately shakes loose every gummed-up situation he runs across. The stories are set in the oh-so enchanted Greendown Forest, where Gigglebug meets his young animal friends, all dealing with growing up issues. Our curricular approach is to show how humour can get you unstuck and how a positive attitude helps you do anything better. Slot Winner: The series has been broadcast on Milkshake! (U.K.), RAI (Italy), SVT (Sweden), DRTV (Denmark), ERR (Estonia), ORF (Austria), Paka Paka (Argentina) and HOP! (Israel). It is among the top five highest-rated TV shows in Finland. The Gigglebug live show is the most popular kids and family show in Sony Music Finland’s roster, and the brand also enjoys new book publications annually. Sales Contact: sales@seriouslunch.co.uk 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 53

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In-Demand: Adventure This spotlight on action-adventure shows features a video-game hero who comes to life, real-life historical adventures, weather-controlling kids and new adventures in Oz.

MeteoHeroes Produced By: Mondo TV Group, MOPI—Meteo Expert Rights Available: All rights available from Mondo TV Group. Description: The adventures of six kids who use their superpowers to protect the planet from extreme weather events and pollution. The 52x7-minute 2D HD series is targeted at upper preschoolers (4 to 7). Pitch Perfect: Features an international and diverse lineup of characters, storylines based on the science behind real weather events, comedy, adventure and a message of hope for today’s kids—that they can make a difference in the fight against pollution and climate change. Slot Winner: Worldwide premiere on Cartoonito Italy as part of the channel’s Earth Day campaign Save The Planet, Be A Hero. MeteoHeroes’ digital channels reached over 10,000 impressions and 1,000 interactions on Facebook and Instagram on Earth Day alone. RSI in Switzerland is also on board. Sales Contact: Luana Perrero, Head, Content Sales. 54 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? Commissioned By: ABC for ABC ME Produced By: Flying Kite Pictures, Sticky Pictures Rights Available: All international rights available from Australian Children’s Television Foundation. Description: A 10x24-minute live-action adventure series. This fun and immersive living history series pits the skills of today’s kids against the exploits of children from Australia’s past, to find out how they measure up. Episodes see contemporary kids taking on the accomplishment of Cornish kid Robert Richards, female Olympic swimmer Wilhelmina Wylie, 24 hours of Lennie Gwyther’s epic 1932 solo ride from Leongatha to Sydney and teenage Afghan Aboriginal cameleer William Satour. Pitch Perfect: Fun and fast paced, the series takes today’s kids on a wild ride back through time, where they learn as much about themselves as they do about history. Drawing from our rich indigenous and multicultural heritage, the series challenges stereotypes and allows our kids to experience the past in ways they never imagined. They wrestle with disgusting chores, master mind-bending challenges and perform incredible feats of ingenuity as they get down and dirty walking a mile in the shoes of our ancestors. At the end of each episode we find out whether they were up to the task—and what they discover might just surprise us all! Sales Contacts: Roberta Di Vito, International Sales Manager; Tim Hegarty, International Sales Manager. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 55

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Buck Produced By: VRT, Zodiak Belgium Rights Available: ZDF Enterprises holds international distribution rights. Description: When a space commander from a video game turns up alive and kicking in the bedroom of a shy teenager, they turn to each other to survive in the real world. The target demo for this 32x15-minute action-adventure dramedy series is kids aged 9 to 12. Pitch Perfect: Don’t we all sometimes dream of escaping reality and living in a different world and time? Elias, a 16-year-old boy who is suffering from the loss of his missing father, moves to a city suburb together with his mother and two older sisters: a new home, a new school, a new start. All of this change makes Elias feel insecure. Elias finds distraction in his computer game, in which his digital hero commander Buck never lets him down. When he plays, he has not to worry about his two older sisters, his single mother, the bully Dylan, the new school, the world. In his room no one hurts him. Until one day, Buck is standing next to his bed. From then on, nothing is as it was before! In this coming-of-age story, we follow Elias’s transformation into a confident adolescent, who dares to be who he wants to be: someone who stands up to the school bully, someone who doesn’t just let people push in front of him in the checkout queue, someone who isn’t too timid to reveal his feelings to the girl of his dreams. Meanwhile, Buck realizes that adapting to life on earth is going to be a far tougher mission. He will have to discover and get used to every aspect of life on earth. Sales Contact: Peter Lang, VP, ZDFE.junior. 56 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Lost in Oz Commissioned By: Amazon Prime Video Produced By: Amazon Studios Rights Available: International sales are handled by Zodiak Kids. Pay-TV and free-TV rights and VOD rights alongside linear ones are available in several countries with various dubbed versions accessible. Description: Ideal for children aged 6 to 13 and perfect for family viewing, this 26x30-minute animated action-adventure series will make viewers travel to magical worlds! Pitch Perfect: Based on the classic novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, this multi-award-winning series is a contemporary reimagining of an extraordinary universe. Twelve-year-old Dorothy Gale discovers her mother’s magical travel journal from Oz hidden beneath the floorboards of their Kansas home. When her insatiable curiosity gets the best of her, Dorothy activates the book, triggers a tornado, rips her house from its foundation, and whisks herself and her dog Toto to the mysterious and wonderful Emerald City. Dorothy and Toto need to collect enough magic in Emerald City to launch a return twister back to Kansas, but quickly learn that Oz is in the middle of the worst magic shortage in years. Slot Winner: The series has sold to Discovery Kids (LatAm), Télé-Québec (Canada), ABC (Australia), SVT (Sweden), NRK (Norway), YLE (Finland), SIC (Portugal), MBC (Middle East), Disney (GAS & Russia), France Télévisions (France), EBS (South Korea), PTS (Taiwan), Global TV (Indonesia) and TVP (Poland). Sales Contacts: Julia Rowlands (U.K., Ireland, German-speaking territories, CEE, Australia, New Zealand); Cecile Cau (Spanish- & Portuguese-speaking territories, Italy, Scandinavia, Middle East, Africa); Delphine Dumont (Frenchspeaking territories, North America, China); Diane Bernier (Asia). 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 57

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In-Demand: Live Action These live-action shows feature a transgender student (First Day), an aspiring boy band (Almost Never), the heirs to powerful vampire clans (Heirs of the Night) and a group of Gen-Z roomates (Flatmates).

Flatmates Commissioned By: BBC iPlayer Produced By: Zodiak Kids Studios Rights Available: The international sales are handled by Zodiak Kids. Pay-TV, free-TV and VOD rights are available outside the U.K. Description: Three girls, two boys, one flat. A 10x30-minute teenage sitcom commissioned for the BBC iPlayer. Perfect for tweens and teens. Pitch Perfect: Flatmates follow the lives of young Gen Z’ers as they take their first uncertain steps into adulthood. Getting to grips with the next stage of growing up, the group wrestles with the expectation and anxiety of trying to fulfil the “Millennial Dream.” Sales Contacts: Julia Rowlands (U.K., Ireland, German-speaking territories, CEE, Australia, New Zealand); Cecile Cau (Spanish- & Portuguese-speaking territories, Italy, Scandinavia, Middle East, Africa); Delphine Dumont (Frenchspeaking territories, North America, China); Diane Bernier (Asia). 58 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Almost Never Commissioned By: CBBC Produced By: Saltbeef TV Rights Available: Worldwide, excluding the U.K., from Dynamic Television. Description: Brand-new boy band The Wonderland are about to lose the final of the most popular talent competition on television to all-girl band. Not only do the girls get the record deal and instant fame, they also get Sasha Small, a powerful and ruthless manager, who had backed the boys but drops them as soon as the result is announced. The Wonderland must now decide if they can prove her wrong by finding success the hard way—by earning it. The boys will have to overcome their overzealous parents, their own mistakes and Sasha’s obstacles to learn that success is a journey that doesn’t come quick or easy. Two seasons (26x30 minutes) available, with season three (13x30 minutes) in preproduction. Pitch Perfect: One of CBBC’s most successful series ever, Almost Never broke audience records with incredible viewership on CBBC and on iPlayer. Featuring topnotch storytelling, a hit soundtrack and supported by an extensive social media strategy that engages and maintains audiences, Almost Never is event programming for teen and family audiences worldwide. Slot Winner: Almost Never was the biggest box-set launch in CBBC history, with more than 11 million views on iPlayer in the first 12 months, and is currently the number one kids’ series in the U.K. Sales Contacts: Dan March, Managing Partner; Ryan St. Peters, Sales Consultant. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 59

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First Day Commissioned By: ABC for ABC ME Produced By: Epic Films Rights Available: All international rights available from the Australian Children’s Television Foundation. Description: It’s 12-year-old Hannah Bradford’s first year of high school. Hannah experiences all the excitement and fear associated with this transition, but her first day of high school is even more significant: it’s the first day she will wear a girl’s uniform to school and go by her chosen name, rather than the boy’s name she was given at birth. This live-action drama series consists of four 24-minute episodes and one 17-minute stand-alone special. First Day is based on the 2017 standalone episode of the same name. All four episodes in the new series can be viewed on ABC iview. Writer/director is Julie Kalceff. Kirsty Stark and Kate Croser are producers. Kalcef and Kate Butler are co-producers. Pitch Perfect: First Day shows Hannah finding her way around a new school, making new friendships and getting stuck in her homework. As a transgender girl, Hannah not only has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school but find the courage to live as her most authentic self. Australian Children’s Television Foundation also has a Teaching Toolkit to accompany the series. This resource will support Year 6 and 7 teachers and students to explore the themes in First Day, and help students to prepare for, process and reflect on their own transitions to secondary school. Sales Contacts: Roberta Di Vito, International Sales Manager; Tim Hegarty, International Sales Manager. 60 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Heirs of the Night Produced By: Lemming Film, Hamster Film, Maze Pictures, Maipo Film, ZDF Enterprises Rights Available: ZDF Enterprises handles worldwide distribution. Description: In 1898, a prophecy warns the five remaining vampire clans in Europe that they need to unite or else they will become extinct. Joining forces is easier said than done. The last decades the clans have been fighting each other in the clanwars. Now the Elders will have to set aside their hostile feelings so their young Heirs can attend the vampire school that is created on the ship The Elisabetha. The Heirs will learn each other’s powers to become stronger than ever. They have to learn to trust each other and work together if they are to beat Dracula, who has awoken after a long sleep. The Heirs face challenges they have never met before. They need to survive all challenges, because they’re on a quest and it’s up to Alisa and the Heirs to save the world from eternal darkness.Targeted to kids 10-plus and family viewing, the show consists of 26 26-minute episodes. Based on the books Die Erben der Nacht by Ulrike Schweikert. NRK, AVROTROS and NDR are among the broadcasters on board. Pitch Perfect: “Heirs of the Night combines coming of age, mystery and adventure in an addictive way,” says Arne Lohmann, ZDF Enterprises’ VP of ZDFE.junior. “The series is scary when it needs to be scary, and it’s fun when it needs to be fun. We made a broad show with many universal themes, and parents will also enjoy watching it with their kids. I am sure children all over the world will fall for our vampire kids, just as we have.” Sales Contact: Arne Lohmann, VP, ZDFE.junior. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 61

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In-Demand: In-Development The producers of the projects highlighted here are eager to sign up broadcasters or platforms as early-stage partners. Find out more about IoM Media Ventures & Hot Drop Films’ Grant’s Wishes, foo entertainment’s Miss Bellyfoo, Safi Productions’ Zayn & Zayna’s Little Farm and Zodiak Kids’ Bekaw.

Bekaw Produced By: Zodiak Kids Partner Potential: Zodiak Kids is seeking broadcast and coproduction partners. Description: 2D animated character-driven comedy following an irrepressible chicken who was raised by crocodiles. Aimed at kids 6-plus, with 52 11-minute episodes planned. Pitch Perfect: Bekaw is unforgettable! As the only chicken in a swamp full of much larger animals, he’s a mascot for any kid who feels like the odd-one-out. He approaches life with boundless positivity and shows us in the funniest way possible that with the right attitude, there’s nothing you can’t handle. Contacts: Gary Milne, Julia Rowlands, Cecile Cau. 62 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Miss Bellyfoo Produced By: foo entertainment Partner Potential: The company is focusing on securing the best TV coverage in all territories. Description: A world of music, a magical place of adventure and wonder, welcome to Daba Diba Duba Land. Accompany special agent and supergirl Miss Bellyfoo on her adventures, supported by friends and a crazy professor, fighting the evil Mastermoll and his helpers, who only know one goal: to rule over Daba Diba Duba Land. Will Miss Bellyfoo be able to bring talented kids from planet Earth to Daba Diba Duba Land to charge energy into the crystal ball? Ideal for a wide audience, with crossover potential to hit upper preschool children and kids aged from 3 to 9. The series consists of 52 13-minute episodes. Pitch Perfect: Miss Bellyfoo & The Daba Diba Duba Land is not only a colorful and ingeniously thought-out project for cinema, active TV series, casting show and amusement park, but also, according to the opinion of children’s scientists from Switzerland who examined the concept, a socially relevant and pedagogically valuable new dimension of entertainment. “Our mission is to support our children, who already have amazing and big visions and dreams as well as talent, self-confidence, motor skills and creativity,” says Chris Djuritschek, creator and director. “All of us, and especially the children, have to learn to deal with the fusion of reality and virtuality. Miss Bellyfoo is a perfect ambassador for this great mission and to motivate talented kids.” Contact: Oliver Helwig, Director, Sales & Licensing, foo entertainment. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 63

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Grant’s Wishes Produced By: Created by Phillip Stamp and co-produced by IoM Media Ventures Inc. & Hot Drop Films. Partner Potential: IoM Media Ventures Inc. and Hot Drop Films are looking for international broadcast or OTT partners that want the opportunity to make their viewers’ wishes come true. IoM is one of North America's leading animation studios, with a strong focus on original, premium content development and production. Founded in 2018 by industry veteran Dana Landry, IoM is based in Halifax with offices in Toronto and Los Angeles. Hot Drop was founded by Alan Keane and Shane Perez; two long-time industry professionals who have extensive experience working in development and writing and story editing shows for a number of high-profile international clients. Description: Best friends Grant and Rai are new agents at the Department of Wish Fulfillment (DWF), a top-secret, supernatural organization tasked with actualizing wishes. This action-packed procedural comedy is a mix between Men in Black and My Name is Earl, exploring themes of “wants vs. needs” and “be careful what you wish for.” The 53x11-minute show is aimed at kids 6 to 9. Pitch Perfect: Click here to see IoM Media Ventures’ Phillip Stamp, Hot Drop Films’ Alan Keane and producer Aaron Simpson discuss the creation of Grant’s Wishes and present the high-concept animated comedy and its main characters. Contacts: Phillip Stamp, Aaron Simpson, Alan Keane, Kendra Lundy. 64 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Zayn & Zayna’s Little Farm Produced By: Safi Productions, an ethical and disruptive innovation incubation company based in London. Wa’qaar A Mirza is creator and director, Henry Becket is executive producer. Illustrated by Pablo Breh. Mirza, David Garbett and Hina Chaudri are co-writers. Partner Potential: Thirty-four culturally diverse creatives come together to create this warm and charming animated adaptation. Safi Productions is seeking children’s broadcasters as partners on the preschool show. Description: An animated series that follows the exciting adventures of a sibling duo on their family farm. Engaging edutainment that introduces children to mindfulness, sustainability and diversity. Each episode is 11 minutes long, with three completed and a fourth in production. Target demo is preschoolers 3 to 6. Pitch Perfect: Developed by a team of children’s entertainment experts from around the world, Zayn & Zayna’s Little Farm offers top-quality production with culturally diverse rich content, unique curated percussion music and a 360-degree product offering, including an Android and iOS app, a range of merchandise including books and an e-learning module. Currently proving popular in prerelease on YouTube, the channel has a growing fan base of 125,000 subscribers and 350,000 views, offering wholesome creative entertainment around mindfulness and environmental awareness. Contact: Wa’qaar A Mirza, CEO & Founder, Safi Productions. 66 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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In-Demand: Crime Banijay Rights’ The Hunt for a Killer is based on a true story. ZDF Enterprises’ Standing Tall sees a father investigating his son’s alleged suicide. Dori Media International’s Dumb puts a 30-year-old stoner back in high school. Nippon TV’s Your Turn to Kill involves a chain of mysterious murders.

The Hunt for a Killer Commissioned By: SVT Produced By: Yellow Bird in co-production with SVT and Film i Skåne Cast: Anders Beckman, Lotten Roos, Håkan Bengtsson, Rasmus Troedsson Writers: Helene Lindholm, Lotta Erikson Rights Available: Worldwide rights from Banijay Rights. Description: A 6x45-minute true-crime drama about the unwavering journey of police detectives who turned against the authorities and revolted against corruption and never gave up—eventually solving an impossible crime. Pitch Perfect: In March 1989 the murder of 10-year-old Helen Nilsson traumatized a nation. The Hunt for a Killer follows police officers Per-Åke Åkesson and Monica Olhed, who would eventually, against all odds, find Helen’s killer. The drama is due to launch this autumn. Sales Contact: Chris Stewart, Commercial Director, Scripted. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 69

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Standing Tall Produced By: Publispei for Rai in Italy Cast: Alessandro Gassman, Maya Sansa, Andrea Sartoretti, Luigi Fedele Writers: Leonardo Fasoli, Maddalena Ravagli, Monica Rametta, Massimo Bavastro Rights Available: All rights worldwide outside of Italian territories from ZDF Enterprises. Description: A powerful crime series that follows a former policeman’s unofficial investigation into his son’s death, whom he hadn’t seen for years.The series tells the story of a father’s investigation into his son’s alleged suicide. Hunting for the truth about a death that isn’t at all what it might appear to be proves to be a veritable obstacle course for Valerio, who is dead set on obtaining justice, but it will also prove to be his last chance to come to terms with his troubled past, both as a man and a father. A painful redemption to reclaim a bond that not even death can break—between a father and a son. The crime/suspense drama is available in 4x100-minute or 8x50-minute formats. Pitch Perfect: “Directed by Gianluca Maria Tavarelli (The Young Montalbano, Maltese), Standing Tall is a powerful crime series that follows a former policeman’s unofficial investigation into his son’s death, whom he hadn’t seen for years,” says Robert Franke, VP of ZDFE.drama. “A suspenseful topic that not only parents can relate to.” Sales Contacts: Mirela Nastase, Director, ZDFE.drama; Sebastian Krekeler, Director, ZDFE.drama; Yuliya Fischer, Director, ZDFE.drama; Susanne Frank, Director, ZDFE.drama. 70 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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Dumb Produced By: Dori Media Darset for HOT Cast: Bat Hen Sebag, Muki-Dani Niv, Moshe Ashkenazi, Shani Klein, Miki Alon, Ruth Asarsai, Yakov Daniel, Lior Raz Writers: Bat Hen Sebag, Shay Capon Rights Available: Exclusive distribution rights by Dori Media International. Description: A crime drama about a frustrated and stoned 30-year-old actress who goes undercover as a student in high school trying to help her arrested ex-boyfriend, who was charged with drug dealing. Three seasons available for a total of 75 35-minute episodes. Pitch Perfect: Continued success in ratings, sales and awards over three seasons. Dumb is a strong crime drama with a story and characters that are international and therefore can be adopted everywhere in the world. Rampensau, Dumb’s German remake, produced by UFA Serial Drama and aired on Vox, is also a huge success everywhere. Slot Winner: For the original Israeli series: 46 percent of HOT’s subscribers have watched; it reached HOT’s top three in views in all three seasons; and has logged over 20 million VOD views. All three seasons won best daily drama at the Israeli TV Awards ceremony and it was selected to the EMF in the Berlin Film Festival 2017 and Panorama in Series Mania 2017. Rampensau, the German remake, was Vox’s best original production since Red Band Society in the relevant target group of 14 to 49 and over-performed the channel’s time-slot average by 23 percent. Sales Contacts: Carolina Sabbag, VP, Sales, Dori Media Distribution; Maria Perez Campi, Director, Sales, Dori Media Distribution Argentina; Camila Premet, Sales Manager, Dori Media Distribution Argentina; Haikal Jamari, Sales Manager, Southeast Asia & Pacific, Dori Media International. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 71

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Your Turn to Kill Commissioned By: Nippon TV; catch up and “another story” episodes on Hulu Japan. Produced By: Nippon TV Cast: Tomoyo Harada, Kei Tanaka, Nanase Nishino, Ryusei Yokohama Writers: Yasushi Akimoto (original idea), Mitsunori Fukuhara (scriptwriter) Rights Available: Worldwide, from Nippon TV. Description: Directed by Noriyoshi Sakuma, Naoko Komuro, Tsuyoshi Nakakuki and Hidemi Uchida, with Hiroe Suzuma as producer and Kenji Ikeda as executive producer. A death threat suddenly arrives, kicking off a chain of senseless murders: “It’s your turn.” This modern crime drama consists of 20 60-minute episodes, with two seasons commissioned back-to-back. Pitch Perfect: The hit series that caused a social phenomenon all over Japan. Heightened discussions, and even studies on who the real killer is, caused a social media hype that increased the weekly ratings and views on streaming platforms. The title was even nominated for buzzword of the year. Your viewers will do the same! Slot Winner: The series finale scored 12.9 percent average individual ratings, where the annual prime-time average in 2019 was 6.9 percent. Negotiations for adaptations in different countries are also ongoing. Sales Contact: Keisuke Miyata, International Business Development, Nippon TV. 72 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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In-Demand: Romance & F Love and lots of family drama are in the air in this edition, with a spotlight on ZDF Enterprises’ Romance Collections, Kanal D International’s Ruthless City and GMA Network’s The Way to Your Heart.

The Way to Your Heart Commissioned By: GMA Network Cast: Jo Berry, Mikee Quintos, Kate Valdez, Nora Aunar, Cherie Gil, Adrian Alandy, Enrico Cuenca, Wendell Ramos Rights Available: GMA Network’s worldwide division distributes the series globally. Description: Natalie is a proud and stubborn young lady who cannot accept that she is the daughter of Onay. Natalie is ashamed to call Onay her mother because of her condition—Onay has achondroplastic dwarfism. This drama consists of 83 45minute episodes. Slot Winner: The series scored a 23.8 percent rating and 47.3 percent share during its broadcast in the Philippines. It was a top-rated show in Ecuador and set new ratings records in the Dominican Republic. Pitch Perfect: Viewers responded to Onay’s story and positive representation and the themes of sibling rivalry, a mother’s love and family drama. Sales Contact: gwi@gmanetwork.com 74 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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& Family Romance Collections Distributed By: ZDF Enterprises Produced By: Network Movie, Bavaria Fiction, TeamWorx, Ziegler Film, FFP New Media, Polyphon, Wiedemann & Berg and many others for ZDF. Description: This collection of love and romance series and TV movies offers heartwarming stories, wonderful landscapes and great entertainment, not only for romantics. Offer your audiences some time off from their daily routine and get in the mood for what life is all about. The collection includes 90-minute one-offs, 90-minute collections and series with a commercial hour format. Slot Winner: The titles in this collection have won countless slots on ZDF in Germany. Pitch Perfect: “Our ‘love and romance’ catalog consists of thousands of hours of international rating hits,” says Robert Franke, VP of ZDFE.drama at ZDF Enterprises. “Based on bestselling novels, our films tell stories full of love, romance and passion—interspersed with dramatic strokes of fate, intrigue and machinations. But one thing is certain: despite all the twists and turns—you can rely on a happy ending!” Sales Contacts: Mirela Nastase, Director, ZDFE.drama; Sebastian Krekeler, Director, ZDFE.drama; Yuliya Fischer, Director, ZDFE.drama; Susanne Frank, Director, ZDFE.drama. 7/20 WORLD SCREEN 75

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Ruthless City Commissioned By: Kanal D International Produced By: Avşar Film Cast: Sera Kutlubey, Ozan Dolunay, Bahar Şahin, Berker Güven, Simay Barlas, Nebi Taşkan, Deniz Uğur, Mine Tugay, Fikret Kuşkan Writer: Sırma Yanık Rights Available: Worldwide, free-to-air, cable and streaming, from Kanal D International. Description: The Karaçay and Yılmaz families cross paths because of an indecent deal made between Seher’s mother-in-law and Agah Karaçay. After this, members of both families will be tested with the sin that they aren’t aware of yet. Two seasons, delivering 136 commercial hours, available. Slot Winner: The young cast of Ruthless City had great interactions on social media, according to social media analytics company Somera. Sera Kutlubey, Bahar Şahin, Ozan Dolunay and Berker Güven all are periodically ranked as the most popular actresses and actors. The TV couples also fulfill the “Most Popular TV Couples in Social Media” rankings most of the time as #CenCem (Cemre & Cenk), #CemNed (Cemre & Nedim) and #NedCer (Ceren & Nedim). Pitch Perfect: “The Karaçay and Yılmaz family members being tested with the sin after an indecent deal has become an addiction for the Turkish audience,” says Kerim Emrah Turna, executive director of Kanal D International. “While the first season reflects the duality of the good and the evil within each person, the second season mostly reflects the evil side of the characters and is generally ruled by the successful characterizations of the young talents.” Sales Contact: sales@kanald.international 76 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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MIA—International Audiovisual Market returns to Rome from October 14 to 18. By Mansha Daswani

reated by the APA (Italy’s Association of Audiovisual Producers) and ANICA (National Association of Cinema and Audiovisual Industries), MIA— International Audiovisual Market was formed six years ago to spotlight the Italian audiovisual segment, according to Giancarlo Leone, the president of APA. “The project has consolidated over the years thanks to the joint venture between ANICA and APA, becoming an exclusive showcase for our production. In fact, the market has consolidated its format, growing by almost double in terms of attendance and number of contents presented.” Francesco Rutelli, the president of ANICA, says MIA has become a “welcoming, extended collective project for ﬁnding and subsequently implementing an innovative market formula and effective tools for the cinema and audiovisual industry to compete and play globally with our foreign competitors and partners and put Italy back as a pivotal player in the European and global ecosystem.” Last year, MIA logged more than 2,500 participants from 58 countries, a 20 percent increase on the 2018 edition, according to Lucia Milazzotto, the director of MIA. International attendance has steadily increased by 20 percent each year, Milazzotto adds.

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MIA Drama is a key pillar of the event, and to ensure the relevancy of the agenda, Gaia Tridente, the head of the drama division at MIA, has formed an advisory board that this year includes Wild Sheep Content’s Erik Barmack, MGM’s Rola Bauer, ITV Studios Global Entertainment’s Kate Barnes, Atresmedia Studios’ Ignacio Corrales, BRON Studios’ David Davoli, ZDF’s Simone Emmelius, STUDIOCANAL’s Françoise Guyonnet, Amazon Studios’ Davide Nardini, EPIX’s Nancy Cotton, Lionsgate’s Kevin Beggs, ZDF Enterprises’

MIA–International Audiovisual Market returns to Rome for its sixth edition October 14 to 18 alongside a strong virtual agenda.

Robert Franke, CAA’s Ted Miller, AMC Networks’ Kristin Jones, Mediaset’s Daniele Cesarano and France Télévisions’ Nathalie Biancolli, among others. “The MIA Drama Board of Advisors ensures that our content is up-to-the-minute, highly relevant and engaging,” says Tridente. “The selection of the board members has been mainly focused on keeping the trend of growth in the engagement of the U.S. players and in general opening the drama boundaries, featuring an exclusive circle of industry professionals, made by the industry for the industry.” 80 WORLD SCREEN 7/20

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Deceived (Drama, 4 eps.) A modern take on a classic psychological thriller in this gothic romance from the award-winning producers of The Missing and White House Farm.

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Head High (Drama, 6 eps.) An emotional drama about the hopes, dreams and expectations of growing up in the world of Kiwi college rugby, shown through the eyes of one coach and his family. Mentiras (Drama, 6 eps.) The much-anticipated Spanish adaptation of the critically acclaimed U.K. thriller Liar, which examines both sides of the truth and the devastating cost of deceit. Marzi (Drama, 6 eps.) The gripping Indian adaptation of U.K. thriller Liar, telling the story of a night that changes the lives of Sameera and Anurag forever. The Nest (Drama, 5 eps.) Gripping surrogacy drama from BAFTA and RTS award-winning writer Nicole

Taylor which sees a wealthy couple and a teenage girl make a pact that will change their lives forever. One Lane Bridge (Drama, 6 eps.) An ambitious young detective inadvertently reawakens a spiritual gift that endangers his murder case, his career, and even his life in this crime drama with a dark, supernatural edge. Elephant Hospital (Fact-ent., 2 eps.) Take a trip to the world’s largest elephant hospital in Thailand in this heart-warming series full of uplifting, extraordinary and unexpected stories. Gordon Ramsay’s Uncharted (Fact-ent., 6 eps.) Superstar chef Gordon Ramsay takes food as far as it can go in a succession of globe-trotting adventures in his relentless pursuit of culinary inspiration. Grayson’s Art Club (Fact-ent., 6 eps.) Grayson Perry offers masterclasses to help teach us all how to create art, taking inspiration from the everyday little things to help unleash the artistic side you never knew you had. Paul Hollywood Eats Japan (Fact-ent., 3 eps.) Paul Hollywood discovers how Japan is fast becoming one of the world’s top foodie destinations in this food-focused travelogue series.

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uniform to school and go by her chosen name, rather than the boy’s name she was given at birth. Little J & Big Cuz (Preschool, S2: 13x12 min., S1: 13x12 min.) Five-year-old Little J and his 9-yearold cousin Big Cuz are a couple of Indigenous Australian kids living with their Nanna and Old Dog, exploring their world.

journey of the two detectives who led an investigation, solving numerous homicides in Sweden during the 1980s. Don’t (Format, 60 min. eps.) From Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds and host Adam Scott comes a new show where families can win money by following one simple rule: DON’T. The School That Tried to End Racism (Factual & format, 2x60 min.) This bold new series explores a ground-breaking school’s program that tests for unconscious racial bias in an ordinary class of 11to 12-year-old pupils. One Night in the Museum (Factual & format, 4x60 min.) This series gives children the opportunity to explore Britain’s museums after closing Little J & Big Cuz time. With free rein to roam unsupervised, where Are You Tougher than Your Ancestors (Live- will their inquisitive minds lead them? action adventure, 10x24 min.) A fun and immersive living history series that pits the skills of today’s kids against the exploits of children from Australia’s past, to find out how they measure up.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Informer 3838 (Scripted, 4x45 min.) The dangerous double life of a young female barrister who against all the rules informed police on the criminals she was defending. The Hunt for a Killer (Scripted, 6x45 min.) Based on a true story, this series follows the unwavering

Fight Dirty (Format, 30 min. eps.) Two messy households are challenged to clean-up their act to win a cash prize. But unknown to them they will be cleaning their rivals home instead. The Truth About Amazon (Factual, 1x60 min.) This program lifts the lid on everything we need to know about the world’s biggest retail store.

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Two Sisters, One Body (Factual, 1x60 min.) The parents and horrible, jealous sister. Unbeknown to story of teenage conjoined twins. Two entirely separate her, she is the secret daughter of a rich businessman people, with distinct personalities sharing not only their and a wealthy young woman who died in childbirth. body but every moment of their teenage lives. Magic: Caught on Camera (Factual, 14x30 min.) This series takes you across the globe featuring an international, diverse, group of street magicians and the illusions they’ve mastered. Ibiza Dreams (Factual, 4x40 min.) Filmed over six weeks, this series follow ten hard-working Brits trying to make it in Ibiza for a better life in the sun.

CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Forbidden Fruit (Drama, ongoing) Yıldız and Zeynep are two sisters who are very close but have very different life goals: Zeynep wants a successful career while Yıldız is looking for a rich man who would save her from her low-income life. Our Story (Drama/romance) In one of the poorest neighborhoods in Istanbul, Filiz has become the mother of the family, looking after her five younger siblings and her useless alcoholic father. Woman (Drama, ongoing) After the sudden death of her husband, Bahar, living alone with her children, is surprised by the sudden appearance of the mother—who abandoned her as a child—and her extremely eclectic sisters. That’s My Life (Drama, 401 eps.) Bahar has a modest existence in Istanbul with her adoptive

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Second Chance (Drama, 218 eps.) The story focuses on an innocent woman, Deniz, who has everything in life that she could wish for, until her husband disappears without a trace. After losing everything she has ever owned, she is left in dire straits and faces a daily struggle for survival. Relationship Status: It’s Complicated (Drama) A struggling scriptwriter owes a debt to a famous actor; to pay him back she must become a maid in his home. Cherry Season (Drama) An amusing tale of unrequited love, rivalries, jealousy, flirtation and some naughty behavior among a group of young people. No: 309 (Drama) Mistaking each other for their expected blind dates, Onur and Lale get drunk and have fun all night long, finally falling asleep in room number 309 of a hotel. King Shakir (Animated movie) A brand-new animation feature from Grafi 2000 and BKM. Kiddo the Hacker Umut, a super clever little boy, decides to find his mother before his 10th birthday.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Normal (Drama, 8x60 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. 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. Power Couple (Reality format) Puts love to the test like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen before as eight couples face extreme challenges that will test how well they really know each other. Rampensau (Dumb Germany) (Crime drama, 10x60 min.) A frustrated, impulsive 30-year-old actress goes undercover as a high school student, trying to help her arrested boyfriend, and finding herself enjoying the danger a bit too much. Dumb (Crime drama, 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. The New Black (Comedy, 12x30 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, they enjoy the pleasures of modern life. La Entrega (The Drop) (Crime thriller, 10x50 min.) A series about the huge number missing people

disappearing daily in Bolivia, revealing a world of power games, sex cravings and violence.

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The Best of All (Shiny-floor game show) Is the average answer from a large group of people always closer to the right result than one personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answer? This game will test that theory. Shall We Kiss (Drama, 13x60 min.) A drama, tragedy and a comedy rolled into one that reveals the most intimate fears and desires of modern life, with parallel plot lines that intertwine in surprising and moving ways. The Selfie Challenge (Reality game show) Reality game show filmed around the world that draws its inspiration from the cross-culture selfie phenomenon through a competition between two groups of three friends performing selfies.

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O (46-8) 5560-9380 m info@ecchorights.com w www.ecchorights.com PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS My Home My Destiny (Drama, 95x45 min.) Zeynep is born into a life with few opportunities but

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is adopted as a young girl and given a chance to blossom. Years later when her birth mother seeks her out, her fairytale life starts to crumble Legacy (Drama, 100x45 min.) With her dying breath, Seher’s sister asks her to take care of her little boy who lives with his late father’s rich family. Living in the family mansion, Seher eventually finds what she least expected, love Love Me (Drama, S1: 6x45 min., S2: 6x45 min.) How do different generations deal with love, passion and emotion? A warm and humorous series about relationships, grief and sadness.

The Promise (Drama, S1: 103x45 min., S2: 250x45 min.) Reyhan and Emir couldn’t be any more different, yet their lives intersect with a promise that brings them together in the most unexpected way. Invisible Heroes (Drama, 6x52 min.) Winner of multiple international awards, the remarkable true story of two Finnish diplomats who saved the lives of thousands of Chilean citizens during the Pinochet military coup of 1973. Wounded Birds (Drama, 122x45 min., S2: 79x45 min.) Two orphans on the run from a ruthless criminal try to make a new life in Istanbul. They face many dangers, but love, hope and determination propel them toward a glorious destiny. Everywhere I Go (Drama, 75x45 min.) Selin has just bought the house of her dreams—but it quickly turns into a nightmare when she realizes that she is not the only owner.

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Swiping (Drama, 8x45 min.) How will a single a mother of three kids in the middle of her career find new love? Is it worth searching for a new relationship at this stage in life? Vlad (Drama, S1: 13x90 min., S2: 26x60 min., S3: 13x90 min.) Follows the story of a man who is betrayed by his closest friends and fiancée and reinvents himself to take revenge. Honour (Drama, S1: 8x45 min., S2: 8x45 min.) How far would you go to hide your darkest secrets? This question hangs over four lawyers who must defend not just their clients’ honor but their own.

O (44-203) 691-8600 m tvinfo@entonegroup.com w www.eone.internationaldistribution.com PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS La Garconne (Drama, 6x60 min.) 1920s Frenchlanguage crime drama following Louise Kerlac, who disguises herself as a man to enter the police force and track down a serial killer. Between Two Worlds (Drama, 10x60 min.) Starring Hermione Norris (Luther) in an intense, high concept melodrama about two disconnected worlds thrown together by death, sacrifice and the chance for a new life.

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Cruel Summer (Drama, 10x60 min.) Mystery suspense drama that takes place over three summers in the 1990s, produced by Emmy-nominated Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple (The Sinner). Nurses (Drama, 10x60 min.) Starring Tiera Skovbye (Riverdale), five newly appointed nurses navigate the start of their careers in the high-stakes emergency unit of St. Mary’s Hospital. Season two coming soon. Upright (Drama, 8x30 min.) Premiering in the U.S. in August, a darkly funny and moving drama about the unlikely friendship of two misfits thrown together by chance in the Australian desert. Lost Worlds and Hidden Treasures (Factual, S2: 3x60 min.) In season two of the ratings-winning documentary, Dr Janina Ramirez travels to Machu Picchu in Peru and The Viking Ship in Norway as she follows in the footsteps of pre-war explorer-architects.

welcome to Daba Diba Duba Land, the land of music, dance and melodies. Accompany special agent and Supergirl Miss Bellyfoo on her adventurous way through the “Land of Music,” supported by faithful friends and a crazy professor— always fighting the evil Mastermoll and his helpers who only know one goal: to rule over Daba Diba Duba Land.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS El Presidente (Drama, 8x60 min.) Inspired by the real-life characters and events behind the 2015 “FIFA Gate” corruption scandal. Narcos Mexico (Action/drama, 50x60 min.) FOO ENTERTAINMENT Chronicles the real-life rise to global power of the O (49-178) 16-88-084 most infamous drug lords. Latest installment m oliver@foo-entertainment.com focuses on Mexico’s cannabis trade and the rise of w www.foo-entertainment.com the Guadalajara Cartel. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT El Chapo (Action/drama, 34x60 min.) A look at the Miss Bellyfoo (Kids 3-9, 52x13 min.) A world of life of notorious drug kingpin, El Chapo, from his music, a magical place of adventure and wonder, early days to his rise to power.

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Hannibal (Psychological thriller, 39x60 min.) Hannibal Lecter was a brilliant psychiatrist in the employ of the FBI. His task was to help an unusually gifted criminal profiler, Will Graham, solve horrible crimes. The Art of Crime (Procedural, 20x60 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. Belle and Sebastian (Kids 5-9 adventure comedy, 52x11 min.) The adventures of a courageous young boy and his huge white dog, who will rush to anybody’s rescue, friend or foe, no matter the risk. Calimero (Kids 2-5 CG comedy, 104x13 min.) With his big heart, three eager companions, and an old mill teeming with incredible inventions, Calimero tries to put right all those things in life that are just not fair. Furiki Wheels (Kids 6-11 slapstick buddy comedy, 52x11 min.) André Furiki is a hyperactive young sloth with oodles of drive to become a racecar driver. Galactik Football (Kids 6-12 CG action, 78x26 min.) An ultimate sci-fi football game that mixes football, teen drama, amazing planets and scary enemies.

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Atomic Puppet (Kids 6-11 comedy/action, 52x11 min.) Captain Atomic and Joey become an awkward and comedic duo after Captain Atomic is transformed into a super-powered puppet activated by Joey’s fist.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Cook Like a Chef (Food/cooking, 20x30 min., 4K) The modern, live-to-tape reboot features a diverse cast of four expert chefs with distinguished culinary backgrounds that inspire viewers how to cook, not what to cook. DNA Dinners (Food/cooking, 16x32 min., 4K) A powerful and uplifting series that takes viewers on an emotional roller coaster ride of self-discovery, with delicious dishes along the way. Accompanied with recipes and short-form content. Bonacini’s Italy (Food/cooking, S1: 15x30 min., S2: 15x30 min., 4K) An elegant food series featuring celebrity chef Michael Bonacini as he cooks sumptuous Italian fare. Marketing package includes 132 recipes, stylish webisodes and food photography. Flour Power (Food/cooking, S1: 13x30 min., S2: 13x30 min., 4K) Set in a retro-style kitchen, the lovely host inspires viewers with simple to extravagant baked treats. Accompanied by 85 recipes, stunning webisodes and dazzling food photography. Spencer’s Big 30 (Food/cooking, S1: 13x30 min., S2: 13x30 min., S3: 8x30 min., 4K) Shot in real time,

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series is all about delectable barbeque and inspiring viewers to entertain guests outdoors. Accompanied by 90 recipes, upbeat webisodes and mouthwatering food photography. The Latin Kitchen (Food/cooking, 15x30 min., 4K) This upbeat, fast-paced series explores three Latin cuisines (Mexican, Venezuelan and Spanish) with three charming hosts. Turnkey marketing package includes 60 recipes, webisodes and photography.

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Fish the Dish (Food/cooking, S1: 15x30 min., S2: 15x30 min., 4K) Beautifully shot 4K cooking series that celebrates sustainability while demystifying cooking seafood. Accompanied by 120-plus recipes with gorgeous videos and food photography. One World Kitchen (Food/cooking, S1: 30x30 min., S2: 24x30 min., S3: 28x30 min., 4K) Food series featuring nine delicious international cuisines (Italian, Indian, Thai, Argentinian, Japanese, Cantonese, Lebanese and Greek). Accompanied by 320-plus webisodes, diverse recipes and food photography. The Urban Vegetarian (Food/cooking, 15x30 min., 4K) Set in an upscale kitchen, this stylish series celebrates delicious vegetarian cuisine. Accompanied by 45-plus recipes, mouth-watering webisodes and beautiful food photography. Watts on the Grill (Food/cooking, S1: 13x30 min., S2: 13x30 min., 4K) This fast-paced cooking

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The Bronze Garden (El Jardín De Bronce) (Drama/ suspense, S1: 8x60 min., S2: 8x60 min.) Based on the book of the same name by Gustavo Malajovich, follows the desperate struggle of architect Fabián Danubio to find his daughter, Moira. The Business (O Negócio) (Comedy/drama, S1: 13x60 min., S2: 13x60 min., S3: 13x60 min., S4: 12x60 min.) Follows the daily lives of Karin, Luna, Magali and Mia, four luxury escorts who come together with the common goal of revolutionizing the world’s oldest profession. Sr. Ávila (Drama, S1: 13x60 min., S2: 10x60 min., S3: 10x60 min., S4: 10x60 min.) The International Emmy Award-winning series follows the story of Roberto Ávila, a tormented man living a double life as a criminal and a family man. Joint Venture (Pico da Neblina) (Drama, S1: 10x60 min.) Under the general direction of Quico Meirelles, depicts the story of a young drug dealer

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who decides to leave the criminal life behind and use deep in the jungle, to find and destroy a powerful his knowledge to trade within the law, in a fictitious and mysterious leader. São Paulo where marijuana has just been legalized. Amongst Men (Entre Hombres) (Drama, 4x60 min.) Based on the cult novel by Germán Maggiori, takes place in the underground world of Buenos Aires in the ’90s where there are no differences between saints and sinners. Psi (Drama, S1: 13x50 min., S2: 10x60 min., S3: 10x60 min., S4: 10x60 min.) Created by renowned psychiatrist Contardo Calligaris, tells the stories inside and outside the office of a psychoanalyst interested in unconventional cases that challenge him, sometimes exposing him to danger. The Business (O Negócio)

Hard (Comedy, 6x30 min.) After the sudden death of her husband, Sofia watches as her perfect life falls apart upon discovering that he lied throughout his entire life about his profession; and the inheritance he leaves comes in the form of a production company for pornographic films. He, She, They (Todxs Nós) (Drama/comedy. 8x30 min.) Follows the story of Rafa, a young, 18year-old, non-binary pansexual who decides to leave their family and move into the home of their cousin, Vini, in São Paulo. The American Guest (O Hóspede Americano) (Drama, 4x60 min.) Follows the journey of former U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt alongside Brazilian army officer Cândido Rondon in a quest to explore unknown regions and come face to face with indigenous inhabitants of the Brazilian Amazon. Mil Colmillos (Drama, 8x60 min.) Directed by Jaime Osorio and Pablo Gonzalez, the series follows the story of an elite commando on a mission,

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Romance Next Door (Romantic comedy) 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. Hekimoğlu (Premium drama) The local version of the hit U.S. scripted House starring Timuçin Esen as Ateş Hekimoğlu, an acclaimed infectious diseases and nephrology physician. New Life (Premium drama) A chain of events happens when two very different families cross paths is this story about the conflict of love and family. Ruthless City (Premium drama, 136 commercial hrs.) Seher was living with her two daughters, son and mother in law in Antakya, a small city southeast of

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Turkey. Her family’s life changes dramatically when Waves (Premium drama, 113 commercial hrs.) her mother in law makes a deal to sell one of her Evren Erguven owned a successful hotel chain, daughters to a wealthy man from her hometown. but when his business goes bankrupt, he and his wife, Yildiz, move to Bodrum with their children to manage the modest hotel left to Yildiz by her father. Forbidden Love (Premium drama, 158 commercial hrs.) Modern-day adaptation of the work of the foremost Turkish author Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil.

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Love Trap (Romantic comedy, 136 commercial eps.) Ayse, a poor girl, forces Kerem, the son of one of the wealthiest families in Istanbul, to marry her. This marriage will bound them forever and will never let them out. Wounded Love (Historical drama, 168 commercial hrs.) This is the story of one of the most tragic heroes of his times. A hero who is condemned to face the ruination of his family while he can do nothing to stop it. Price of Passion (Romance drama, 96 commercial hrs.) Ferhat is a hit man working for his criminal uncle. Asli is a young and idealistic doctor. Their paths cross in the most unexpected way. Will Ferhat and Aslı live happily ever? 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.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Kid Lucky (Comedy, 52x12 min.) Kid is a slingshot ace destined to be a great cowboy. Wherever Kid and his friends go, adventure is sure to follow!

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Tom and Lili (Comedy, 52x7 min.) Siblings Tom and Lili live in the family restaurant. This explosive duo takes dynamism everywhere they go and disaster is never far away! Sardine in Outer Space (Adventure, 52x12 min.) Follow Sardine, Little Louie and The Captain Yellow

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Shoulder’s intrepid crew in their never-ending fight in space against super villain Supermuscleman and his evil sidekick Dr. Krok! Martin Morning (Adventure, S4: 52x13 min.) Every morning Martin wakes up in the body of a new character! He might save a princess and the next day be looking for buried treasure. Little Furry (Adventure/edutainment, 78x7 min.) Little Furry is an endearing character in extraordinary universes where anything is possible who manages to overcome the most unexpected of obstacles and grow. Little Vampire (Kids ent., 52x11.5 min.) Michael is an orphan living with his grandparents. By day he goes to school, by night he hangs out with Little Vampire and his monster friends. Yakari (Adventure/edutainment, 156x13 min.) A Sioux boy, living in the wilderness with his friends, his protective totem and Great Eagle, who gave him the power to talk to animals. Minimighty Kids (Action/comedy, 234x8 min.) Each character has a mini problem but for one day they are able to magically transform themselves into superheroes, where their imperfections become fantastic powers. The Fox-Badger Family (Adventure/comedy, 52x12 min.) Edmund and his three kids lived peacefully in their burrow. When Margaret the fox and her daughter move in, they must get along and love each other! SamSam (Adventure, S3: 52x12 min.) SamSam is a superhero on Planet Sam, always confiding in his stuffed Teddy, SamTeddy and exploring the galaxy in his SamSaucer!

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The Circle (Drama, 61x45 min.) Kaan is a prisoner and Cihangir is the so-called son of a big mafia member. Both young men are fighting against a criminal organization named The Circle. Surprise Marriage (Drama, 129x45 min.) Itir and Tarik were born and raised in the same neighborhood, fell in love and secretly married each other in university. How long can they keep this from their parents? Beloved (Drama, 149x45 min.) In order to ignite flames of this love, Aziz sets traps for Feride to get fired from her job and start working for him, but Ferideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hate turns into love at the same intensity. Resurrection: Ertugrul (Drama, 448x45 min.) In this story from the 13th century, our hero Ertugrul, the father of Osman, is struggling to find a home for his tribe and the woman he is in love with. The Last Emperor (Drama, on-air) Sheds light on the real-life story of the last, strongest Ottoman Emperor, Abdulhamid Han, the most modern and innovative Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Prisoner of Love (Drama, 227x45 min.) The story of two young people who end up in a contractual marriage while hating each other.

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44 Cats Season 2 (CGI comedy, 52x13 min.) The Buffycats are back with new funny missions along with their furry fellows, always ready to find creative ways to save the day. Winx Club Season 8 (Adventure/action 2D, 26x23 min.) The Winx fairies embark on a cosmic adventure that will lead them to the farthest reaches of the Magic RAINBOW Universe to save the stars from going out. O (39-071) 7506-7500 Club 57 (Live-action comedy, 60x45 min.) Com info@rbw.it produced with Nickelodeon, the time-traveling stow www.rbw.it ries of science-lover Eva, catapulted back to 1957 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS and falling in love with JJ among music, dance, 44 Cats Season 1 (CGI comedy, 52x13 min.) The friendship and incredible time leaps. adventures of the Buffycats, four special musician 2 Happy Farmers (CGI comedy edutainment, cats, always ready to play new songs and help all 52x7 min.) Summer and Kai are two cousins who friends in need with their Noodle Power. live together in a farm estate that will guide kids to

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the discovery of farming activities, among funny gags with their team of animal friends! Pinocchio and Friends (CGI adventure comedy, 52x13 min.) A fresh adaptation of timeless Pinocchio’s adventures set in our day, a bridge target show combining fantasy, friendship and big adventures. Regal Academy (Comedy toonshade CGI, S1-2: 52x23 min.) Fairytale heroes and their grandkids come to life at Regal Academy, where Rose Cinderella and her friends combine their hero life with magic studies. Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends (Live-action comedy, S1-3: 78x23 min.) Maggie and Bianca meet at the Milan Fashion Academy, where they follow their dreams and discover secrets that change their lives forever. Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends—TV Movies (Live-action comedy, 2x50 min.) In these TV movies, set between Milan and Paris, Maggie and Bianca fight to keep their home, help their father and investigate a school disaster. World of Winx (Action/mystery 2D, S1-2: 26x23 min.) As talent scouts for WOW!, the Winx fairies travel the world searching for talented kids to prevent the mysterious Talent Thief from kidnapping them.

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Beat the Channel (Ent. format) The riotous entertainment format where two popular presenters get the chance to win a 15-minute live broadcast slot where anything goes. Vienna Blood (Crime drama, 3x90 min./6x45 min.) A thrilling crime drama set in 1900s Vienna, where cultures and ideas collide in the city’s cafes and opera houses, from acclaimed screenwriter Steve Thompson. Dignity (Thriller, 8x52 min.) A haunting thriller inspired by the real-life story of a mysterious German sect, established by a former Nazi soldier in Chile. RED ARROW STUDIOS Balls to Dare (Ent. format) An audacious new studioINTERNATIONAL based game show that is daring and downright hilarious. O (49-89) 9507-7303 Departure (Drama, 6x45 min.) A high-octane conm sales@redarrowstudios.com spiracy thriller about the shocking disappearance w redarrowstudios.com/international of Flight 716, a passenger plane that vanishes over PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS the Atlantic Ocean. Block Out (Ent. format) The physical game show You Sleep, You Lose (Ent. format) Celebrities that challenges two teams of four players to stay on have to stay awake to stay in the game in this innothe wall—or have a great fall. vative new game show.

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The Secret History of World War II (History, 6x45 min.) The hidden stories of this devastating war are finally told in this powerful documentary series. A League of Their Own (Ent. format) The hilarious, BAFTA Award-winning panel show that mixes sport, comedy and entertainment. Celebrity guests join team regulars as they battle it out across riotous rounds. Life 2.0 (Science, 11x22 min.) Is immortality achievable? Will cybernetic implants make us more than human? Discover what the future has in store for us in this astonishing new series.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Zuleikha Opens Her Eyes (Historical drama, 8x52 min.) Zuleikha, quiet and obedient Muslim wife, is living with her abusive husband and despotic mother-in-law 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 hopeless prisoners of the Caliphate. They realize that there is only one chance of survival—to escape, risking their lives. The Blood Widow (Historical drama/thriller, 16x52 min.) Spine-chilling series about the most notorious female serial killer in Russian history.

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Ekaterina. Pretenders (Historical drama, 16x52 min.) 1774. The rule of Ekaterina is threatened. Numerous pretenders appear with claims to the throne. Her personal life also is troubled. Godunov (Historical drama, 17x52 min.) Sixteenth century. The mysterious death of the heir to the throne ends the rule of an ancient dynasty. For the first time, the Russian people elect a Tsar. It is Boris Godunov. 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. 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. Who Are We? (Travel/psychology, 1x54 min.) A young Parisian of Russian origin goes to the distant Solovetsky Islands to trace his ancestors. Antarctica: 200 Years of Peace (Nature/current affairs, 1x44 min.) Antarctica is the only place on Earth with no borders, armed clashes and political conflicts. To protect and preserve this region’s valuable biological resources, peaceful cooperation is a task of crucial importance for all countries.

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Great China Reborn (History, 1x72 min.) In 1949, Stalin sent a large group of Soviet camera operators to China to make a film about the victory of Chinese communists in the civil war. This footage, which has never been aired, is the foundation of a documentary about the birth of the People’s Republic of China.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Zayn & Zayna’s Little Farm (Children’s Animation, 3x11 min.) An animated series that follows the exciting adventures of a sibling duo on their family farm. Engaging edutainment that introduces children to mindfulness, sustainability and diversity.

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FilmBox (Channel) Offers a wide variety of content from major studios and independent production companies for a wide audience. Film1 (Channel) A group of premium movie channels and VOD service in the Netherlands offering Dutch and international productions. FightBox (Channel) Worldwide channel presenting a compilation of the finest combat sports from around the globe, all on one channel. FunBox (Channel) A state-of-the-art TV channel featuring breathtaking visual content which delivers the ultimate Ultra HD experience. DocuBox (Channel) Unforgettable collection of fascinating and award-winning documentary features and TV programming exploring the mysteries and presenting the beauty of our planet, wildlife, world culture and history. Fast&FunBox (Channel) Offering action-packed adrenaline sports, from car racing and motocross to snowboarding and skateboarding; a large variety

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of disciplines, shows and competitions from all over the world. Gametoon (Channel) Dedicated to gaming content created by gamers for gamers. FashionBox (Channel) World’s first native-HD fashion channel. Top models, top designers, top brands, hottest catwalks, shopping shows and all the latest news from the fashion world. FilmBox Arthouse (Channel) Features work from the world’s most prominent directors, including Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Fellini and many others.

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O (49) 6131-9910 m info@zdf-enterprises.de w www.zdf-enterprises.de PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Crime Watch XY (Unscripted, 90 min. eps.) A manhunt series that is now a classic and a successful tool in the fight against criminality. Frontlines (History/bio., 8x50 min.) Takes you deep into the heart of battle, to reveal the critical turning points in some of WWII’s most decisive confrontations.

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The Return of the Bears (Wildlife/nature, 1x50 min.) The return of the brown bears is the most controversial rewilding program in the history of Europe. Are we ready to coexist with predators? Freud (Crime/suspense drama, 8x45 min.) Contemporary storytelling meets the decadence of Vienna in the 1890s, as Freud unwittingly becomes part of a nerve-racking investigation into a murderous conspiracy. Top Dog (Crime/suspense drama, 8x45 min.) Ambitious Swedish lawyer Emily wants to solve a kidnapping. Ex-con Teddy just wants out of the Mafia. Together they are unstoppable. 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. Anthropocene—The Rise of Humans (Science/knowledge, 3x50 min.) This stunning and optimistic portrait reveals cutting-edge scientific and societal solutions to our planet’s greatest danger: the devastating impact of humans on planet Earth. Heirs of the Night (Kids live action, 26x26 min.) Ailsa and her classmates at vampire school were once mortal enemies, but they must unite to defeat Dracula and save the world from eternal darkness. Hide and Seek (Crime/suspense drama, 8x50 min.) With a complex storyline and unique characters, this film noir thriller, about a town where children are disappearing without a trace, has emotional, hidden depths.

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Coconut The Little Dragon (Kids animation, S2: 104x12 min.) It takes an adventure into fascinating worlds for misfits Coconut the Little Dragon and his best friends to realize that other dragons have problems too.

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and detail the new and exciting world around them: planet Earth. Little Princess (Preschool animation, 135x11 min.) Little Princess is full of energy, charm and questions about how the world works. She has an impressive curiosity and is delightfully stubborn. Totally Spies (Animation, 156x26 min.) Saving mankind from a dastardly archvillain and passing that impossible algebra exam—it’s all in a day’s work for super spies Clover, Sam and Alex. LoliRock (Animation, 52x26 min.) When Iris joins the girl group LoliRock, her life is changed forever, as a new world of music, mysteries and magical powers is revealed. Monster Buster Club (Animation, 52x26 min.) Juggling school and top-secret monster busting can be tough—especially when your science teacher turns out to be an alien. Zack and Quack (Preschool animation, 78x11 min./39x22 min.) Follow the adventures of a dynamic and adventurous boy named Zack and his best friend, an impulsive young duck called Quack.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Cry Babies Magic Tears (Preschool animation, S1: 12x3 min., S2: 26x5 min., S3: 36x5 min., S4: 26x5 min. in prod.) Join the cute little babies with their big personalities as they explore this imaginative world where tears are magical and carry special powers. Lost in Oz (Animation, 26x30 min.) Dorothy needs magic to return to Kansas, but quickly learns that Oz is in the middle of the worst magic shortage in years. Little Big Awesome (Animation, 26x15 min./13x30 min.) Follow the antics of Gluko, a Jelly Giant shapeshifter, and Lennon, a little guy with a pom-pom hat that contains everything he could ever want. Kody Kapow (Preschool animation, 52x11 min./26x22 min.) An aspiring martial arts-style superhero named Kody spends the summer with his extended family in a small village in China. Floogals (Preschool animation, 130x11 min.) Fleeker, Flo and Boomer are pocket-sized alien adventurers on a mission to observe, experience Lost in Oz

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Grant’s Wishes (Kids 6-9, 53x11 min.) IoM Media Ventures’ Phillip Stamp, Hot Drop Films’ Alan Keane and producer Aaron Simpson discuss the creation of the high-concept animated comedy and its main characters.

100% Wolf—Legend of the Moonstone (CGI comedy adventure, 26x22 min.) Enrolled in the mysterious Howlington Academy, Freddy is going to try to prove that despite his appearance, he still has the heart of a werewolf.

Miss Bellyfoo (Upper preschool/kids 3-9, 52x13 min.) Accompany special agent and supergirl Miss Bellyfoo on her adventures, supported by faithful friends and a crazy professor, always fighting the evil Mastermoll and his helpers, who only know one goal: to rule over Daba Diba Duba Land.

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