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Volume XLVII, No. 03 January 19-23, 2015
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Volume XLVII, No. 03, January 19-23, 2015
Published since 1969
Forward & Intelligence
Photo credit: Chris Reardon
ANOTHER 40 WHACKS
Sony Pictures Television has announced that Lifetime has ordered two additional
episodes of its new limited series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, in which Golden
Globe® and Emmy® Award nominee Christina Ricci reprises her role as the
notorious murder suspect from the network s hit original movie Lizzie Borden Took
An Ax. Clea DuVall also reprises her role as Lizzie s sister, Emma, in the eight-part
series, which premieres April 2015. Series delivers an intense, fictionalized account
of actual events and people surrounding Lizzie s life after her controversial acquittal
of the horrific double murder of her father and stepmother in 1892, when the
exonerated figure lives a life awash in newfound celebrity filled with scandalous love
affairs. But when numerous people close to Lizzie ranging from her half-brother
William to Broadway luminaries and her business associate/underworld kingpin Mr.
Flowers start to mysteriously die under brutal and strange circumstances, legendary
Pinkerton detective Charlie Siringo becomes determined to prove her involvement in
their ultimate demise (8 x 60 ).
CONTACT: Sony Pictures Television International, Culver City, CA, USA. Tel. 1-310-2444000. Fax 1-310-244-1874. Web: www.sonypictures.com
CALL FOR ENTRIES
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The IndieFEST Film Awards has issued a call for entries for their 7 annual event;
the deadline is January 30, 2015. The IndieFEST is an independent, top-tier
internationally respected awards competition. IndieFEST recognizes film, television
and media professionals, who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and
creativity, produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change.
Entries are judged by a panel of highly qualified and award winning professionals in
the film and television industry.
CONTACT: The Indie Fest, La Jolla, CA, USA. Tel. 1-858-454-9787. Fax 1-858-454-6287.
Web: www.theindiefest.com
MARRIOTT NAMED MIPTV S BRAND OF THE YEAR
Reed MIDEM has announced that global hospitality leader Marriott International,
Inc., has been named MIPTV s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly
innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio. MIPTV 2015 will
host the Brand of the Year Award for the 5th edition reflecting how video marketing
and branded entertainment have become an integral part of brands strategies and
an opportunity for the entertainment business. The Marriott Global Content Studio
is dedicated to publishing, distributing and sharing digital content across multiple
platforms and all screens, in partnership with leading producers and creators both
from traditional and digital media.
CONTACT: Reed Midem, Paris, France. Tel. 33-1-4662-1777. Fax 33-1-4662-1797. Web:
www.mipworld.com
SPORTEL BACK IN MIAMI
SPORTEL has announced that, following their successful 2014 spring convention in
Asia, SPORTELAmerica 2015 is returning to Miami and will once again bring
together international professionals seeking more business within the Americas.
SPORTELAmerica will be held March 17-19, 2015 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
in Miami. A conference program, featuring the latest market trends with insights from
top-level executives and sports personalities, will be available soon.
CONTACT: SPORTEL, Monte Carlo, Monaco. Tel. 377-93-30-41-33. Fax 377-93-30-36-49.
Web: www.sportelmonaco.com
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Forward & Intelligence (continued)
FOOD TRUCKS
Peace Point Rights is producing and distributing Food Truck Face Off, which
sees newbie food entrepreneurs with high hopes and big dreams compete for the
ultimate prize a customized food truck for one year. Hosted by Jesse Palmer, NFL
quarterback, sports commentator, and former star of The Bachelor, series follows
teams as they battle it out on the streets to sell their culinary creations to discerning
crowds of food truck savvy customers in Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, and Toronto.
Whichever team is the most profitable over two frenzied days of selling, walks away
with keys to their truck for one whole year (14 x 60 ).
CONTACT: Peace Point Rights, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-365-7734. Fax 1-416-365-7739.
Web: www.peacepointrights.tv
DAF & ZDF EXTEND DEAL
DAF and ZDF Enterprises have announces that they will continue their successful
cooperation. Since 2013 ZDF Enterprises has been delivering a number of high
quality documentaries to the German free to air broadcaster DAF and its Austrian
subsidiary DAF Austria. DAF will be focusing on mystery, suspense, science and
action. Chasing UFOs and UFO Hunters guarantee suspense and good
entertainment. Reports about unknown flying objects have been accumulating for
years; both series are getting to the bottom of these phenomena. The new DAF
series Known Universe and How the Earth Was Made discuss the life of our
solar system and wonders if there is life on other planets. With the help of complex
analytical methods known scientists decode the mystery of earth's history and try to
discover how the blue planet will develop.
CONTACT: ZDF Enterprises, Mainz, Germany. Tel. 49-6131-991-1601. Fax 49-6131-9911612. Web: www.zdf-enterprises.de
CISNEROS RE-BRANDS STUDIOS
Cisneros Media has announced the expansion and re-branding of its state-of-the-art
production facility in the heart of Miami, which will now operate under the name of
Cisneros Studios. Founded and operating as Venevision Studios since 2004,
Cisneros Studios now incorporates the largest independent production company of
Spanish-language programming in the United States, Venevision Productions,
which annually produces more than 1,000 hours of the industry s leading
entertainment content that is distributed around the world by Cisneros Media
Distribution in more than 100 countries and 20 languages.
CONTACT: Cisneros Media Distribution, Coral Gables, FL, USA. Tel. 1-305-442-3411. Fax 1305-446-4743. Web: www.cisnerosmediadist.com
UNCANNY ABILITIES
Alfred Haber Television, Inc., has announced that the company has acquired the
exclusive international rights to You Can t Lick Your Elbow, the captivating and
intriguing new series from producer, Authentic Entertainment. Sample segments
including walking on hot coals, dealing with (ice cream) brain freeze, creating an
adrenaline shower, depth perception, echolocation, and the super human arm, reveal
mind boggling techniques and cool body tricks people can employ to help them
maneuver through their day-to-day lives. Series uses both familiar and unfamiliar
techniques, brought to life with cutting-edge CGI to show viewers the amazing,
uncanny and often extraordinary things of which the human body is capable (6 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc., Palisades Park, NJ, USA. Tel. 1-201-224-8000. Fax
1-201-947-4500. Web: www.alfredhaber.com
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Sports/Adventure
SOCCER STARS
Featuring in-depth interviews with international soccer stars, Stars & Fans
presents top players and coaches from all the major teams and leagues talking
candidly about every step of their careers. Guests include Luis Suárez (Barcelona),
Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Diego Godín (Atlético de Madrid), Steven Gerrard
(Liverpool), Roque Santa Cruz (Málaga), Martín Demichelis (Manchester City). Diego
Forlán (Cerezo Osaka), Javier Zanetti (Inter), Radamel Falcao (Manchester United),
James Rodríguez (Real Madrid), Neymar (Barcelona), Andrés D´Alessandro (Inter
Porto Alegre), Diego Lugano (West Bronwich Albion), with many more to come.
Series is in Spanish with English voiceover available (13 x 24 , HD).
CONTACT: Nexus Sports, Vicente López, Argentina. Tel. 54-11-4791-8911. Fax 54-11-47972072 Web: www.nexus-set.tv
SPORTS BLOOPERS
Eclipse Entertainment has an extensive library of Sport Bloopers, featuring all the
greatest trip, falls, comic collisions and wacky wipeouts. With more than 2,000 clips
available from a wide variety of sports, there is sure to be something to make any
audience laugh out loud. All media rights available (2,000 x various).
CONTACT: Eclipse Entertainment ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark. Tel. 45-60-37-79-95. Fax 4556-70-79-05. Web: www.eclipsentertainment.com
BRINGING LACROSSE TO AFRICA
Janson Media is distributing Kandote, a new sports documentary on lacrosse in
Africa. In 2010, Fields of Growth International brought the sport of lacrosse to
Uganda, East Africa. Shortly after, plans to create Africa s first national lacrosse team
were put into motion. Film chronicles the journey of Africa s first national men s
lacrosse team, Team Uganda, as they work towards achieving their goal of
competing in the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships held in Denver, Colorado
(61 ).
CONTACT: Janson Media, Tappan, NY, USA. Tel 1-845-359-8488. Email: [email protected]
Web: www.janson.com
FIRST LADY OF THE OUTDOORS
Hosted by Sarah Palin, the First Lady of the Outdoors, Amazing America With
Sarah Palin tells the stories of an America you may not know. From risk-takers to
legacy-makers, trailblazers to lifesavers, see what makes America amazing. Series
was recently green-lit for a second season (11 x 60 , additional episodes in
production).
CONTACT: The Sportsmans Channel, New Berlin, WI, USA. Tel. 1-262-432-9100. Fax: 1-262432-9101. Web: www.thesportsmanchannel.com
FITNESS COMPETITION SERIES
"Fit or Flop" is a new reality competition series that features personal trainers and
fitness instructors with a passion for being in shape and a dream to make it big. Shot
high definition and featuring celebrity judges, grand prize winners are crowned as
The Next Fitness Star and are awarded a prize package. The competition is far
from easy as contestants must audition in front of a panel of expert judges and put
their strength to the test in the Fitness Challenge. This series takes fitness to a new
level separating the fit from the flop (13 x 30 , HD)
CONTACT: Octapixx Worldwide, Toronto, Canada. Tel. +1-416-449-9400. Fax +1-416-4499498. Web: www.octapixx.com
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Entertainment
INSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ
Musicbiz seriously challenges conventions in the music/reality-TV genre with this
world first, game-changing format. It takes viewers inside the inner workings of what it
takes to make a hit single. Over the course of 13 episodes, 24 contestants will fight
for their chance to win a 12-month industry contract and the start of their careers in
the music business. Series is a reality format that brings the focus entirely back onto
the creative process. For the first time it s more than just singing other peoples songs
(13 x 60 ).
CONTACT: Ohm TV, Cologne, Germany. Tel. 49-22-1759-1455. Fax 49-22-1759-1456. Web:
www.ohmtv.com
TECH GENIUS
FremantleMedia International has announced its acquisition of the international
distribution rights (excluding North America) to MTV s new scripted thriller, Eye
Candy. Based on R.L. Stine s best-selling novel, the series starring Victoria Justice
is set to premiere on MTV in the US on Monday, January 12. Eye Candy centers on
tech genius Lindy, played by Victoria Justice, a 21-year-old hacker with a gift for
seeing clues and connections in the digital world that others can't. Persuaded by her
roommate to try online dating, Lindy begins to suspect that one of her suitors is a
deadly cyber stalker. When the local cyber-crimes unit uncovers a potential serial
killer in Manhattan, all signs point to her mysterious stalker. Teaming up with the
cyber unit and some hacker friends, Lindy leads the charge to solve these murders
while unleashing her own style of justice on the streets of New York City (10 x 60 ).
CONTACT: FremantleMedia, London, UK. Tel. 44-207-691-6000. Fax 44-207-691-6090. Web:
www.fremantlemedia.com
IN SEARCH OF BEAUTY
Currently in production for delivery in summer of 2015, Rachel s Tour of Beauty
follows international supermodel Rachel Hunter as she embarks on a global odyssey
to discover the indigenous beauty secrets of diverse cultures such as the Chinese
Hainan community to the sprightly, elderly inhabitants of the Greek island of Ikaria,
who live longer than anyone else on the planet. Series is filming in locations all over
the world, from Asia to America, Mexico to the Middle East and Fiji to France, it is a
truly international quest to find worldwide beauty secrets (13 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Zodiak Rights, London, UK. Tel. 44-207-013-4400. Fax 44-207-013-4401.
www.zodiakrights.com
Web:
CHICK MAGNET
A situation comedy, The Man of Your Dreams ( El Hombre De Tus Sueños ) tells
the story of Hugo. Hugo was a man like any other, until this hard-working, single
father discovers that he is a chick magnet. Emotionally damaged and in the full
throes of a middle-age crisis he finds himself out of work and forced to take a job at
The Man of Your Dreams, a dating agency run by his cousin Gloria (13 x 60 ).
CONTACT: TV Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico. Tel. 52-5552-5114-10. Fax 52-5552-5114-09.
Web: www.comarex.tv
STAYING RELEVANT
Now in its second season, Sensitive Skin 2 is a dramedy that tells the story of
Davina (Kim Cattrall), a woman of a certain age and her long-time husband Al (Don
McKellar), who have sold their comfortable family home and moved downtown to an
ultra-modern condo, in a transitional neighborhood, in a conscious effort to change
their lives, keep relevant, and begin again. Unfortunately, that s exactly what happens
(12 x 30 , HD).
CONTACT: Tricon Films & Television, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-341-9926. Fax 1-416-3410713. Web: www.triconfilms.com
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RENOVATION GONE WRONG
Produced by Sí Entertainment, Tackle My Reno takes on home renovation projects
that have gone astray. Pro-football-player-turned-handyman Sebastian Clovis teams up
with overwhelmed homeowners to right their renovation wrongs. Like any good coach,
Sebastian has the motivational attitude to see anyone through the construction process however lacking in skill they may be. With humor, hijinks and plenty of fumbles, Sebastian
and the DIY ers tackle the reno like it s a championship game (14 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Distribution360, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-646-2711. Fax 1-416-646-2717. Web:
www.distribution360.com
VALUING ANTIQUES
In each self-contained episode of Trash or Treasure a team of two participants must
choose an item from a gallery of eight interesting collectibles a mixture of centuries-old
curiosities and modern classics. From stamps to statues, some are worth peanuts while
others are very expensive. As an expert explains why he loves each item, the contestants
must decide whether the item more valuable than the one they've chosen, or if they
should they make a swap. Round-by-round, objects are eliminated, at which point their
value is revealed. Through educated guesswork or pure luck, contestants attempt to end
up with the treasure and win its value in cash (10 x 60 , finished series or format).
CONTACT: Zodiak Rights, London, UK. Tel. 44-207-013-4400. Fax 44-207-013-4401.
www.zodiakrights.com
Web:
LIFE AND DEATH
Combining comedy and drams, Cas & Dylan tells the story of 61-year-old selfproclaimed loner and terminally ill, Dr. Cas Pepper, who reluctantly agrees to give 22year-old social misfit, Dylan Morgan, a very short lift home; the last thing he anticipates is
that he will strike her angry boyfriend with his car, find himself on the lam, and ultimately
drive across the country with an aspiring young writer determined to help him overcome
his own bizarre case of suicide note writer s block. Film is a story not only about death,
but also about life, fate, inspiration, and self-determination and the perils of offering lifts
to strangers (90 ).
CONTACT: Breakthrough Entertainment, Inc., Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-766-6588. Fax 416769-1436. Web: www.breakthroughentertainment.com
MEDICAL DRAMA
"Remedy" looks at the life of a hospital through the eyes of charismatic orderly Griffin
Conner and his eccentric family of overachieving medical professionals: his sisters
Melissa, a surgeon, and Sandy, a nurse in the ICU, as well as their father, Allen, an
infectious disease specialist. Going beyond the ER, each episode is driven by an
emotionally riveting medical case. Managing medical crises and caseloads is tough
especially when family is involved (20 x 45 ).
CONTACT: Red Arrow International, Unterföhring, Germany. Tel. 49-89-9507-2320. Fax 49-899507-2321. Web: www.redarrowinternational.tv
LIFE AND DEATH
Combining comedy and drams, Cas & Dylan tells the story of 61-year-old selfproclaimed loner and terminally ill, Dr. Cas Pepper, who reluctantly agrees to give 22year-old social misfit, Dylan Morgan, a very short lift home; the last thing he anticipates is
that he will strike her angry boyfriend with his car, find himself on the lam, and ultimately
drive across the country with an aspiring young writer determined to help him overcome
his own bizarre case of suicide note writer s block. Film is a story not only about death,
but also about life, fate, inspiration, and self-determination and the perils of offering lifts
to strangers (90 ).
CONTACT: Breakthrough Entertainment, Inc., Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-766-6588. Fax 416769-1436. Web: www.breakthroughentertainment.com
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Children s
ADVENTUROUS CARROT
Welcome to Fruitland, home to many lovely fruits and one adventurous carrot. Life in a
fruit basket is not easy, and the fruits often find their adventures leading to trouble.
Together, they must overcome their differences and learn about the true meaning of
community and friendship, and how to live together in harmony. Shot in high-definition,
with outstanding costume design and wonderfully scripted stories, Fruitland is an
excellent series for children ages three to eight. (12 x 12 , HD).
CONTACT: Octapixx Worldwide, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-449-9400. Fax 1-416-449-9498. Web:
www.octapixx.com
UNUSUAL ACTIVITIES
Shutterbugs is a fun-filled children s animated series that offers young viewers an
opportunity to understand their world through comedy, discovery, and exploration. The
Shutterbugs are a team of friends that investigate unusual activities in their hometown of
Murky Marsh. When things go bump, or don t make sense, the team uncovers the
mystery, and help us understand the situation using logic and five senses (52 x11 , HD).
CONTACT: Tricon Films & Television, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-341-9926. Fax 1-416-341-0713.
Web: www.triconfilms.com
SUMMER CAMP
Camp Yeti follows the adventures of a sweet yeti named Pigtail Poppy and her friends
at a special sleep-away summer camp high in the mountains. The young yetis spend their
camp days trekking through snowy peaks, making yeti crafts, eating spag-yeti and singing
yeti songs around the campfire. And what would camp be without the coolest camp
leaders in the world, Big Hair Blair and Beehive Bea, to guide them through the secret
caves, splashy streams and hidden waterfalls. Things don t always go according to plan,
but together with her friends, Pigtail Poppy always makes it a great day at camp (52 x 11 ).
CONTACT: Corus Entertainment, Inc., Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-479-7000. Fax 1-416-479-7006.
Web: www.corusent.com
ENCOURAGING EXERCISE
Encouraging children to be active and keep moving, Monkey See, Monkey DO is an
animated and live action preschool series that follows our host, Monkey, and his good
friend Parrot as they learn about friendship, animals and the importance of movement.
New season is presented in 3D animation (26 x 11 ).
CONTACT: 9 Story Entertainment, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-530-9900. Fax 1-416-530-9935.
Web: www.9story.com
FRIENDSHIP IN SPACE
Welcome to the wonderful world of Q Pootle 5, an animated series for children set on a
little planet called Okidoki. This magical planet provides the perfect playground for a
friendly little alien called Q Pootle 5. Join Q Pootle 5 and his friends Oopsy, Eddi, Stella,
Ray, Groobie, Bud-D and Planet Dave, as they tackle the everyday problems of the final
frontier. There s never a dull moment on Okidoki. Friendship is at the heart of the series.
With fun and engaging stories, and rich and nuanced characters, space is a fun place to
be with Q Pootle 5 (52 x 11 ).
CONTACT: ZDF Enterprises, Mainz, Germany. Tel. 49-6131-991-1601. Fax 49-6131-991-1612.
Web: www.zdf-enterprises.de
EXPLORING SPACE
A preschool series featuring mixed media animation, YOUniverse asks the question
What does your universe look like? Series showcases space exploration from the
perspective of a child through educational mixed media shorts which are loaded with
scientific facts, beautiful visuals and specific art styles that match the uniqueness of a
child s imagination (26 x 15 ).
CONTACT: Distribution360, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-646-2711. Fax 1-416-646-2717. Web:
www.distribution360.com
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Documentaries
CULTURAL TRAILBLAZERS
Produced in stunning high-definition, The Ascent of Civilization takes an in-depth look
at three ancient three ancient trailblazer cultures the world of the Greeks, the Romans
and the Vikings. Three-part documentary series examines the long-lasting legacy of these
three cultures and how their discoveries and practices continue to impact how we live in
the modern world (3 x 50 , HD).
CONTACT: ZDF Enterprises, Mainz, Germany. Tel. 49-6131-991-1601. Fax 49-6131-991-1612.
Web: www.zdf-enterprises.de
FAMILY CIRCUS
Grease Paint tells the true story of Joey Thurmond, a former professional wrestler and
rodeo cowboy, who quits the police force to realize his dream of performing as a clown
full-time. He recruits his family and puts his life s savings into the show. However,
pressures mount while on the road when his acrobat is threatened with deportation and
the 24/7 schedule puts a strain on his relationship with his co-star and son. Can Joey
keep NoJoe s Clown Circus going until the end of the season? Film is directed by Daniel
Espeut (91 ).
CONTACT: Cinema Libre International, Canoga Park, CA, USA. Tel. 1-818-349-8822. Fax 1-818349-9922 Web: www.cinemalibrestudio.com
COMET CHASER
Chronicling the last 50 years of space exploration, In Space features exclusive first
footage of the comet-chaser Rosetta s 10-year journey of seven billion kilometers across
the solar system for the first-ever attempt to land on a comet. Program traces the journey
of human spaceflight and space exploration over the past 50 years, in addition to private
projects such as Google s Lunar X Project and private space travel projects such as
Richard Branson s Virgin Galactic. Documentary also takes a glimpse into the
BepiColombo spacecraft, Europe s upcoming mission to Mercury, as well as the return to
the moon and human space travel to Mars. Film features interviews with leading experts
in the field, including 2014 ISS Astronaut, Alexander Gerst; SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk;
Virgin Galactic Founder, Richard Branson; ESA Directeur General, Jean Jaques Dordain;
Rosetta Mission scientist, Matt Taylor, with interviews anticipated from Harvard Professor,
Lisa Kaltenegger or NASA Veteran Joel S. Levine at the time of the Rosetta s landing
(60 , HD).
CONTACT: Peace Point Rights, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-365-7734. Fax 1-416-365-7739. Web:
www.peacepointrights.tv
INSPIRING EDUCATORS
Offering a rare glimpse inside four public school classrooms, Teach invites viewers to
follow the struggles and triumphs of our education system through the eyes, minds, and
hearts of its most essential resource: teachers. Director Davis Guggenheim reminds
audiences that we all have had a teacher who s shaped us, inspired us, even scared us,
and whom we can credit with having empowered us to become who we are today. Film is
produced in high definition (90 ).
CONTACT: Tricon Films & Television, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-341-9926. Fax 1-416-3410713. Web: www.triconfilms.com
MOST POWERFUL SNAKE
Anaconda Silent Killer profiles one of the world s most dangerous reptiles. Few
snakes are feared more and understood less than the anaconda. Film shows the journey
into remote and uncharted parts of the Amazon rainforest to find the truth behind the
mythical beast. Lush green forests abound with colorful toucans, noisy howler monkeys,
strange tapirs, and vibrant Amazon Indian tribes. But hiding in the dense vegetation and
murky swamps is also the biggest and most powerful snake in the world: the anaconda
(50 , HD).
CONTACT: ZDF Enterprises, Mainz, Germany. Tel. 49-6131-991-1601. Fax 49-6131-991-1612.
Web: www.zdf-enterprises.de
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DARING ESCAPES
Escape Or Die! is a thrilling half-hour documentary series focusing on Dean
Gunnarson preparing for a real stunt that he will perform in major metropolitan centers
across the US, Europe or Asia. Dean Gunnarson is hailed as the world s most daring
escape artist, according to Ripley s Believe It or Not, entertaining audiences around the
world with remarkable stunts that cheat death. How does he do it? The overall arc: has
Dean gone too far this time? Can he pull off the escape? (12 x 30 , HD).
CONTACT: Peace Point Rights, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-365-7734. Fax 1-416-365-7739. Web:
www.peacepointrights.tv
OVERCOMING SLAVERY
"Up From Slavery" chronicles slavery in the United States. In 1860, there were as many
as four hundred thousand slave-owners in the United States, and almost four million
slaves. How did it come to pass that more than 10 million African men and women would
be brought against their will to the New World? How could educated, deeply religious
Europeans trade the human flesh as casually as they traded sugar and rice? With
incredibly detailed historical re-enactments, expert commentary and the stories of slavery
told through first-hand accounts, this is an epic struggle 400 years in the making. This is a
journey into the past like none other (7 x 60', HD).
CONTACT: Octapixx Worldwide, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-449-9400. Fax 1-416-449-9498.
Web: www.octapixx.com
EVOLUTION OF DOGS
Talent Hounds provides audiences with an in-depth look at the evolution of dogs in the
human world and their increasing humanization. Each episode features a heartwarming
and captivating story about how dogs not only enrich our lives, but how we can help
change theirs. Showcasing a wide array of outstanding talents including hunters, herders,
police dogs, performers and athletes, viewers will meet dogs who have found their talents
despite coming from rescues and shelters (60 , 4 x 30 HD).
CONTACT: Distribution360, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-646-2711. Fax 1-416-646-2717. Web:
www.distribution360.com
MARY PICKFORD
Mary Pickford, The Muse of the Movies traces the life and work of the legendary
silent film star, movie pioneer, and keen business woman who co-created United Artists
Studios. Pickford s life (1892-1979) also parallels an even larger story, the telling of the
birth of the cinema itself. Mary, known as America s Sweetheart was the first actress to
earn one million dollars during a single year, and the only star to ever receive a 50% profit
share of her movies. Through restored vintage audio recordings, Pickford narrates her
own story along with actor Michael York. Interviews with Adolph Zukor, famed aviator
Amelia Earhart, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Buddy Rogers, Lillian Gish, and rare home
movies give the viewer an in depth look into the early world of American cinema (102 ).
CONTACT: Cinema Libre International, Canoga Park, CA, USA. Tel. 1-818-349-8822. Fax 1-818349-9922 Web: www.cinemalibrestudio.com
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