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THE TELCO REPORT
International Television Program Magazine Published Since 1969 Volume LI, No. 02 January 21-25, 2019
Jesus: His Life from A+E Networks
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THE TELCO REPORT Volume LI, No. 02, January 21-25, 2019
International Television Program Magazine Published since 1969
Forward & Intelligence
LIFE OF CHRIST
A&E Networks has announced that Nutopia is currently producing Jesus:
His Life, a never before seen approach to the sweeping story of the life of
Jesus Christ for their networks. Each episode is told through the eyes of the
men and women closest to him: Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother of
Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene and Peter.
Each figure guides viewers through the emotional story of Jesus life conveyed
through a combination of scripted drama and documentary-style interviews with
historians and faith leaders. Jesus is born into a world of kings, messiahs,
revolutionaries, soldiers, and power struggles during the height of the Roman
Empire. Jesus: His Life drops viewers into this dramatic context to reveal
the greatest story ever told (8 x 60 ).
CONTACT: A+E Networks, New York, NY, USA. Tel. 1-212-210-1400. Fax 1-212-210-
9476. Web: www.AETNinternational.com
NIPPON TV TOPS JAPANESE RATINGS
Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), the leading
commercial broadcaster network and production powerhouse in Japan, has
announced that the company has captured the annual viewer ratings Triple
Crown title for 2018, topping the charts in the All Day, Golden Time, and Prime
Time categories. This marks the fifth consecutive year the company has earned
this title. Representative Director, President, and Chief Executive Operating
Officer Yoshio Okubo (left) issued a statement thanking viewers and sponsors
for their loyalty and support.
CONTACT: Nippon Television, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 81-3-5275-4139. Fax 81-3-5275-
4008. Web: http://www.ntv.co.jp/english/
DISCOVERING ANCESTRAL CUISINE
Gusto Worldwide Media is capitalizing on the ever-growing interest in
personal genetics with DNA Dinners. Produced in stunning 4K/UHD, the
innovative new series follows various individual s journeys as they discover
their genetic heritage and uncover their unique background through cuisine.
Turnkey marketing package includes webisodes, inspiring recipes and high
resolution food photography (16 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Gusto Worldwide Media, Ottawa, ON, Canada. Tel. 1-613-730-1728. Email:
sales@gustoworldwidemedia.com Web: www.gustoworldwidemedia.com
ZDF ACQUIRES OFF THE FENCE
ZDF Enterprises has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a
100% stake in Netherlands-based non-fiction content company Off the Fence
B.V. CEO and Founder Ellen Windemuth will stay in office as CEO of the Off
the Fence Group. Established in 1994, Off the Fence is an independent
television distribution and production company, specializing in non-fiction
programming for the international marketplace, developing, financing,
producing and co-producing international non-fiction programs across a range
of genres including natural history, science, health, adventure, history and
social documentaries. Their catalog includes more than 500 hours of
programming produced within the past 10 years and the winning over 80
awards (including nominations for two Emmys).
CONTACT: ZDF Enterprises, Mainz, Germany. Tel. 49-6131-991-1601. Fax 49-6131-
991-1612. Web: www.zdf-enterprises.de
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Forward & Intelligence (continued)
TRIBUTE TO ELVIS
Alfred Haber Television, Inc., has announced that the company has secured the
exclusive international distributions rights to the Elvis All-Star Tribute, the brand-
new, two-hour, NBC spectacular, that celebrates the network's iconic 1968 television
event that helped the legendary Elvis Presley regain his glory and put himself back at
the top of the charts. Scheduled to air in the U.S. on February 17 and produced by
veteran music producer Ken Ehrlich ("The GRAMMY Awards® ), the special features
an all-star group of music superstars, including Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Lopez, Keith
Urban, Shawn Mendez, Josh Groban, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton and many
more, who pay tribute to Elvis, recreating the spectacle even the staging of that
unforgettable night. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of that epic evening, some of
the many Elvis classic, chart-topping songs performed by these artists include
Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, All Shook Up, Can t Help Falling In Love, Jailhouse
Rock, Don t Be Cruel, Blue Suede Shoes, Love Me Tender, That s All Right, and
many more (120 ).
CONTACT: Alfred Haber, Inc., Palisades Park, NJ, USA. Tel. 1-201-224-8000. Fax 1-201-947-
4500. Web: www.alfredhaber.com
TRUMP DYNASTY
A&E Network will premiere the six-hour documentary series Biography: The
Trump Dynasty, drawing from first-hand accounts and never-before-seen archival
footage that examine the life and heritage of the 45th President of the United States.
As part of the network s award-winning Biography series, the documentary spans
three generations of the Trump family saga and offers an in-depth exploration of the
influences that shaped Donald Trump s personality, celebrity, and ambition in
business and politics. Biography: The Trump Dynasty premieres February 25,
and airs over three consecutive nights (3 x 120 ).
CONTACT: A+E Networks, New York, NY, USA. Tel. 1-212-210-1400. Fax 1-212-210-9476.
Web: www.AETNinternational.com
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Accolade Competition is accepting entries for their upcoming competition. The
deadline for submissions is February 11, 2019. Awards go to those filmmakers,
television producers, videographers and new media creators who produce fresh,
standout productions. For details and entry forms, please visit their website.
CONTACT: The Accolade Competition, La Jolla, CA, USA. Tel. 1-858-454-9868. Web
www.theaccoladecompetition.org E-mail: info@accoladecompetition.org
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16 HUDSON GREEN LIT FOR 2 SEASON
Big Bad Boo Studios, along with broadcast partners TVO Kids, Knowledge Kids
and CBC Radio Canada are green lighting production for a second season of its
original animated series, 16 Hudson. The production will include 39 new episodes
as well as accompanying digital media components. Additional partners include ICI
TV, and the Shaw Rocket Fund. The show, aimed at the preschool plus set, has a
curriculum focus on executive function, and social/emotional growth. 16 Hudson is
the first of its kind to include main characters of diverse backgrounds: Lili (Iranian),
Sam (Chinese), Amala (half-Indian, half-Irish), as well as Luc, who has two Dads.
The show was nominated for a Diversify TV Excellence Award in Kid s Programming
at MIPCOM in October and was the number one Canadian show in the Top 30 List in
the MIP Junior Screening Room (39 x 7 ).
CONTACT: Big Bad Boo Studios, Vancouver, Canada. Tel. 1-604-688-6484. Email
mona@bigbadboo.ca Web: www.bigbadboo.ca
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Sports/Adventure
5,000 YEARS OF SPORTS
The African History of Sport is a series of three programs that looks at the early
evidence of the development of sports in detail left by the Pharaohs and their
civilization. Series reveals that many current Olympic sports can trace their
origins back some 5,000 years to ancient Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. It also looks at
the problem of a Eurocentric education system, and how Egyptian history can
decolonize both history and education (3 x 60 ).
CONTACT: Global Telemedia Inc., Naples, FL, USA. Tel. 1-203-247-3888. Email:
gt@globaltelemedia.com Web: www.globaltelemedia.com
ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Trekk.It is a newly-produced adventure travel series which takes a group of four
close friends on a globetrotting experience like no other. All shot and post-produced
in HD (most recent episodes are also available in 4k UHD), they set out to really
enjoy Iceland and then Norway and in Season 5, they explore the United Kingdom.
This is not a typical travel series examining the usual tourist locations; it is a journey
off the beaten paths, taking the travelers away from their comfort zone to truly
undertake an opportunity to hear, see and feel the nature, history and geology of
fascinating places beyond the norm (19 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Octapixx Worldwide, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-449-9400. Fax 1-416-449-9498.
Web: www.octapixx.com
LIFE UNDER GUARDIOLA
Take The Ball, Pass The Ball takes an inside look at the four explosive years Pep
Guardiola's Barça produced the greatest football in history, seducing fans around the
world. In this exclusive, first-hand account of events between 2008 and 2012, the
players themselves reveal the tension of the bitter Mourinho-Guardiola rivalry, the
emotion of Abidal's fight back from cancer to lift the European Cup and how Messi,
the best footballer the world s ever seen, nearly didn't make it. They also explain the
team s unique tactics, the roller-coaster experience of life under Guardiola and relive
the unrivalled success they enjoyed as part of the greatest team in the world (105 ).
CONTACT: Rooftop Content Group, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Tel. 31-619-832-720.
Email: info@rooftopcontentgroup.com Web: www.rooftopcontentgroup.com
GOLF DESTINATIONS
Golfing the World is an entertaining series that travels to the best golf destinations
in the world, presenting the right mix of tourism activities, destination amenities, and
of course, great golf. The series features nearly 100 international courses and
resorts, from Asia to Europe to the America s. Episodes Include: The Best of the
Parklands, Ireland; Cancun & The Riviera Maya, Mexico; Cape Breton Island,
Canada; Muskoka, Aruba and many more (28 x 30 , including 9 x 30 in HD).
CONTACT: Global Telemedia Inc., Naples, FL, USA. Tel. 1-203-247-3888. Email:
gt@globaltelemedia.com Web: www.globaltelemedia.com
HIGH MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE
Offering spectacular entertainment, Monte Bianco follows eight celebrities as they
face epic tasks and head-to-head duels on Europe s highest peak. At a base camp
1,500m high, each celebrity is paired with an experienced alpine guide, who teaches
them crucial climbing and mountaineering skills and important local knowledge. Daily
missions, such as quartz hunting, sharpen their abilities. Whether they re famous
sportsmen, models, singers or actors the celebrities need bravery to pass the big
weekly challenge: scaling a slippery ice-slope, or clambering down a crevasse. The
weakest performers face an elimination race up ever-harder peaks. The last to reach
the summit must leave. From the fourth episode, the altitude advances to 3,500m,
with oxygen deficiency and freezing temperatures. Who will win the final demanding
ascent to the top of Monte Bianco? Non-hosted format (60 , 90 or 120 ).
CONTACT: Zodiak Rights, London, UK. Tel. 44-207-013-4400. Fax 44-207-013-4401. Web:
www.zodiakrights.com
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Entertainment
ITALIAN CUISINE
Produced in stunning 4K/UHD, Bonacini s Italy is a sophisticated food series
featuring celebrity chef Michael Bonacini as he cooks sumptuous Italian fare. An
extensive marketing package includes more than 60 recipes, stylish webisodes, and
food photography (3 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Gusto Worldwide Media, Ottawa, ON, Canada. Tel. 1-613-730-1728. Email:
sales@gustoworldwidemedia.com Web: www.gustoworldwidemedia.com
SMALL TOWN RENOVATIONS
Small town life in Laurel, Mississippi from the bustling downtown to the idyllic tree-
lined streets with beautiful old homes inspires HGTV home renovation stars Ben
and Erin Napier in season three of Home Town. The husband-wife duo uses their
artistic vision and genuine passion for restoration to turn worn properties into
treasured showplaces for families. Home Town, which attracted more than 15
million viewers last season, premieres on January 14. In each episode, Ben and Erin
show clients two outdated houses that could receive a high-end look within their
budget. Erin incorporates each family s story into her designs while Ben crafts one-
of-a-kind pieces from reclaimed materials found in the homes (10 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Scripps Networks, Knoxville, TN, USA. Tel. 1-865-694-2700. Fax 1-865-690-9964.
Web: www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com
REMEMBERING MICHAEL JACKSON
There are very few artists who have obsessed the world like Michael Jackson did.
Now musical royalty, his singles topped the charts all over the globe, selling over 350
million records whilst holding the record for the best-selling album of all time. It was
clear, although his success is unrivalled, that he was a troubled man whose bizarre
life-style eventually eclipsed his musical talent. Michael Jackson: Remember the
King covers all aspects of his life, from the Jackson 5 to This Is It, from his humble
beginnings to Neverland, and from his abusive father to his alleged abuse cases.
Join us as we, remember the king (60 ).
CONTACT: Looking Glass International, St. Andrews Beach, VIC, Australia. Tel. 61-3-5988-
6947. Email: carly@lookingglassint.com Web: www.lookingglassint.com
NEW GAME SHOW
Independent format company Small World IFT has announced a landmark
partnership with Whoopi Goldberg s One Hoe Productions and 44 Blue
Productions LLC, a Red Arrow Studios company, to develop a brand new US
version of Win Your Country!, the ratings-winning primetime quiz format.
Originally created by Romania s Zucchero Media for TVR2, Win Your Country! is
the ultimate studio-based game show where contestants win big if they can prove
they really know their country. The new US adaptation is now in development and
will be executive produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Emmy-nominated Tom
Leonardis for One Hoe, in partnership with Emmy-nominated Executive Producer
Stephanie Noonan Drachkovitch and Dan Snook for 44 Blue.
CONTACT: Small World IFT UK, London, UK. Tel. 44-20-7851-6500. Email:
info@smallworldift.com . Web: www.smallworldift.com
RAMSHACKLE MANSIONS
Kansas City s crumbling manors get massive makeovers from home renovator
Tamara Day in the new season of DIY Network s Bargain Mansions. Premiering
November 28, the 14-episode season follows Tamara, a busy mother of four, as she
snags unbelievable deals on large downtrodden properties and puts her passion for
restoration to work. Throughout the season, Tamara preserves the historic charm
and unique architectural features of each dwelling, such as antique light fixtures,
claw-foot tubs and vintage doors with original hardware (14 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Scripps Networks, Knoxville, TN, USA. Tel. 1-865-694-2700. Fax 1-865-690-9964.
Web: www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com
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Entertainment (continued)
LOVE STORY
Oasis A Love Story is a scripted drama format about a young woman who is
unwanted by her parents. Saddened by her unfortunate life, she attempts suicide by
jumping off a bridge. Unsuccessful in her endeavor, she is befriended by a police
detective who immediately takes her to the hospital. Upon waking up in the hospital,
she realizes she has been unidentified and thinking she might be able to live a different
life she pretends to have lost her memory. The detective, who recently lost his wife,
decides to take care of her until she regains her memory and invites her into the family
home with his three children. A story that started from a lie turns into an unexpected
happy ending with a family she could only hope for (60 format).
CONTACT: Nippon Television, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 81-3-5275-4139. Fax 81-3-5275-4008. Web:
http://www.ntv.co.jp/english/
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Starring Tom Cullen, Knightfall goes inside the medieval politics and warfare of the
Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the
Middle Ages who were entrusted with protecting Christianity s most precious relics. The
story of the Knights Templar has never been fully told until now, and Knightfall goes
deep into the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks to learn
who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing (season 1: 10 x
60 , season 2: 10 x 60 ).
CONTACT: A+E Networks, New York, NY, USA. Tel. 1-212-210-1400. Fax 1-212-210-9476.
Web: www.AETNinternational.com
RECLAIMED MATERIALS
San Francisco-based salvage expert Michael Bug Deakin and his team of craftsmen
hunt for history-rich materials to repurpose into timeless pieces for clients homes in the
new DIY Network series Heritage Hunters. Premiering on Sunday, November 4,
Bug transforms reclaimed wood from forgotten centuries-old structures. He finds
valuable materials such as redwood board-and-batten walls, oak wine staves from a
local winery and fragments of hand-hewn Amish barns. From these fragments he
creates beautiful kitchen islands, dining tables, porch spindles and exposed beams for
ceilings. The action-packed premiere episode showcases Bug and his crew as they
salvage historic bleacher boards from the famous Polo Fields in San Francisco s
Golden Gate Park and craft them into rustic kitchen shelves. The team also revamps
an outbuilding on a client s property into a relaxing retreat by adding a bar built with
scrap from a shuttered local restaurant that was a favorite of the family (10 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Scripps Networks, Knoxville, TN, USA. Tel. 1-865-694-2700. Fax 1-865-690-9964.
Web: www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com
TRIAL MARRIAGES
In Married at First Sight singles who have failed to find love put their hearts in the
hands of a team of experts, who select their perfect partner. The couples then meet for
the first time at the altar. After the wedding and honeymoon, the married couples move
in together and start their new lives. From the first kiss to the first tears, cameras
document every moment as experts analyze the relationships. Six weeks of marriage
later, the couples have to make a decision: stay together or file for divorce (format).
CONTACT: Red Arrow International, Unterföhring, Germany. Tel. 49-89-9507-2320. Fax 49-89-
9507-2321. Web: www.redarrowinternational.tv
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Children s
ARIEL, ZOEY & ELI
Ariel, Zoey & Eli Too, a long-running success on NBC/Universal s Cozi TV, is
now available internationally. The youth-oriented musical variety show features
three talented siblings, whose music videos such as Take Me to Comicon have
amassed a large and loyal following on social media (90,000,000 views on
Facebook). The series tackles important health and social issues in a fun and
accessible way (55 x 30 ).
CONTACT: Global Telemedia Inc., Naples, FL, USA. Tel. 1-203-247-3888. Email:
gt@globaltelemedia.com Web: www.globaltelemedia.com
SUPERHEROES IN TRAINING
Ever wonder where the children of famous superheroes go to learn their powers?
Welcome to Superhero Summer Camp , the one-of-a-kind sleepaway camp
where the children of legendary superheroes are spending the summer learning
how to call up and control their familial superpowers. Superhero Summer
Camp offers a variety of traditional camp activities, camp songs and campfires,
but the best part of camp is when these curious campers transform into mini-
versions of their famous super parents including Sparkman , Silver Streak , and
Torpedo . Sparks calls up and controls electricity, Streak has super speed,
Rocket flies as fast as a rocket, Cy turns into a twisting tornado of turbo power,
Flare shoots laser beams from the palms of both hands and Tori has super
strength. Working together, these six superheroes-in-training are having fun and
making friends, as they practice their powers and prepare to power up, team up,
and save the day (52 x 11 ).
CONTACT: 41 Entertainment LLC, Greenwich, CT, USA. Tel. 1-203-542-7310. Email:
allen.bohbot@41ent.com Web: www.41e.tv
AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS
An animated comedy series for young viewers, Atchoo! tells the story of Teo, a
nine-year-old boy who has a strange way of expressing his emotions he turns
into an animal every time he sneezes. These amazing transformations lead to a
variety of hilarious situations (52 x 11 ).
CONTACT: Cosmos-Maya, Mumbai, India. Tel. 91-99-204-533-06. Email:
devdatta.potnis@cosmos-maya.com Web: www.cosmos-maya.com
LEARNING TEAMWORK
Developed for children ages three to six, Dr. Panda is created and produced by
Lin Yan with Giggle Garage and Spider Eye. The series is written by Daan
Velsink and Chris Parker and directed by Patrick Chin. The series takes place in
the wonderful world of Panda City, where every day Dr. Panda tries out a new job
working together with his friends. A mix-up at the post office? A chicken stuck in a
tree? Carrots mysteriously disappearing? No problem! With a dash of creativity and
a good deal of teamwork, Dr. Panda always saves the day! (39 x 7 ).
CONTACT: 9 Story Media Group, Toronto, Canada. Tel. 1-416-530-9900. Fax 1-416-530-
9935. Web: www.9story.com
COSPLAY
Copy Cut follows Ari, Mac, Yuyu and Puk, a bunch of teenagers fond of cosplay.
Their favorite activity is dressing up like their favorite characters from pop culture,
including comic books, movies, video games, TV series and more. Selected to
attend a major contest in Tokyo, the four heroes embark in the vintage van of
Babouz, Mac s "hippy" grandma, embarking on a crazy costumed world trip during
their summer holidays. But the road is long and full of obstacles. Facing
unexpected situations, the teens use their ingenuity and their talent as entertainers
to solve problems (52 x 13 ).
CONTACT: AB International, La Plaine Saint Denis, France. Tel. 33-1-4922-2001. Fax 33-1-
4922-2216. Web: www.ab-international.com
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Documentaries
INSIDE THE CLINTON AFFAIR
A six-part documentary series from Academy Award®-winning documentary
director Alex Gibney, The Clinton Affair focuses on the extraordinary sequence
of events that divided Americans along (and within) party lines. Was it a vast right-
wing conspiracy against the Clintons? A West Wing smear campaign against a
young female intern named Monica Lewinsky? January 2018 marked 20 years
since the start of the explosive investigation that led to the second presidential
impeachment trial in American history. As quick as the world was to condemn the
behavior of the president and Lewinsky, it was unable to look away (6 x 60 ).
CONTACT: A+E Networks, New York, NY, USA. Tel. 1-212-210-1400. Fax 1-212-210-9476.
Web: www.AETNinternational.com
COLD WAR ESPIONAGE
A three-part documentary series, The Spying Game explains West Germany s
Federal Intelligence Service struggles to deploy its civilian spies for highly
specialized espionage missions while facing ever-increasing demands for
intelligence. It investigates how during the Cold War, a period of mounting tensions
between East and West, the superpowers mobilized thousands of spies to uncover
the secrets of the enemy. The documentary reveals intentions and motives of each
side and questions to what extent spies, weapons, scouts or traitors kept the Cold
War cold (3 x 50 ).
CONTACT: ZDF Enterprises, Mainz, Germany. Tel. 49-6131-991-1601. Fax 49-6131-991-
1612. Web: www.zdf-enterprises.de
VANISHING FISH
An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch that reveals that the world's fish
population may be on the verge of collapse. Narrated by actor and conservationist
Ted Danson, program follows Dr. Daniel Pauly and an international team of
scientists as they embark on the world s largest fishing investigation to determine
how much fishermen may be overfishing, and just how close we are to a global
crash in fish populations. The hour-long film, was recently awarded Best
Conservation Film at the 2017 International Ocean Film Festival in San Francisco
(60 ).
CONTACT: Smithsonian Networks, Washington, DC, USA. Tel. 1-212-708-8014. Email:
contact@smithsoniannetworks.com Web: www.smithsonianchannel.com
HISTORY OF THE TELESCOPE
Science and history converge in Eyes on the Skies, a one-hour documentary
exploring one of the most revolutionary inventions of all time the telescope. An
engineering marvel, the telescope has transformed the world of astronomy and
completely changed the way we think of the cosmos. Watch and listen as some of
the scientific community's top minds guide viewers through 400 years of telescopic
discoveries, from Galileo to the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope (60 ).
CONTACT: Janson Media, Tappan, NY, USA. Tel 1-845-359-8488. Email:
info@janson.com Web: www.janson.com
th
75 ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY
Currently in production, WW II Battles for Europe depicts the decisive phase
of World War II on the Western Front, from D-Day to the Allies crossing of the
Rhine, and makes ideal programming for the upcoming 75th anniversary of D-Day
in June 2019. Produced by Impossible Factual, Jonathan Drake s renowned
London-based TV production company, WW II Battles for Europe offers
impressive eyewitness accounts and interviews with American, British, Canadian
and German veterans as well as some very rare archive material. Top international
experts classify the events in terms of their human and historical significance, while
graphic representations explain how the war played out at that time (8 x 50 ).
CONTACT: ZDF Enterprises, Mainz, Germany. Tel. 49-6131-991-1601. Fax 49-6131-991-
1612. Web: www.zdf-enterprises.de
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Documentaries (continued)
MAN AND NATURE
ZDF Enterprises is taking over the world distribution of the elaborate three-part
documentary series Anthropocene - Human Force of Nature, about the
influence of man on nature in the past, present and future. In fantastic images shot
across all continents, the documentary will address global issues of humanity and
explore opportunities for a better and sustainable world. Filming for
Anthropocene started in October 2018. The result will be a production of the
highest technical quality, with cinematic effects is to be achieved through the use of
modern technology including invasive cameras, drones and macro lenses. The
final product will be in Ultra High Definition HDR BT 2020 format (3 x 52 ).
CONTACT: ZDF Enterprises, Mainz, Germany. Tel. 49-6131-991-1601. Fax 49-6131-991-
1612. Web: www.zdf-enterprises.de
LIONS OF THE DESERT
Following up on the original documentary, Vanishing Kings Lions of the
Namib II, The Musketeers Legacy tracks the progress of five young lions. In the
ancient Namib Desert, a young adult male lion roams across the desolate, barren
plains. He has ended up in a place far away from home and is desperate to find his
brothers, who went missing a few days ago. Wandering through the desert all
alone, he has just started the journey of a lifetime. Will he find his brothers? Will
they reunite? Part II of the story about the Five Musketeers follows them on their
dangerous first steps as adults (52 ).
CONTACT: ORF Enterprise, Vienna, Austria. Tel. 43-1-87878-13030. Fax 43-1-87878-
12757. Web: http://contentsales.orf.at
MARIA THERESA
Focusing on the life of one of history s most influential women, Maria Theresa
Europe s Mother-in-Law examines Maria Theresa s long and eventful reign as
Empress of Austria. The empress arranged her children's marriages to make
peace with France, Spain, Parma and Naples. One of these children was Marie
Antoinette, who married Louis XVI of France before they were both decapitated.
Needless to say, these marriages were largely unsuccessful. Watch as Maria
Theresia struggles to balance dynastic responsibility and motherly love (52 ).
CONTACT: ORF Enterprise, Vienna, Austria. Tel. 43-1-87878-13030. Fax 43-1-87878-
12757. Web: http://contentsales.orf.at
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