Book Review 16 May 2017 Indie Programming Guide A+ E NETWORKS Knightfall (scripted series) (pictured) This epic drama chronicles the downfall and persecution of The Knights Templar, a group of guardians of the Holy Grail. My Crazy Ex (scripted series) Each episode focuses on a new relationship, narrating the story of love, loss, and revenge, from the perspective of the person who is hurt. Bride & Prejudice (unscripted series) Three couples who are madly in love plan their weddings. In the process, they need to bring together their split families and build a connection so that they actually show up. Man Vs. Child: Chef Showdown (unscripted series) A culinary competition that puts talented young cooks up against their gastronomic idols. Leah Remini: Scientology and The Aftermath (factual series) Leah Remini shockingly split from the Church of Scientology after 34 years. As a hesitant advocate, Remini retells her painful and personal journey, from the time of joining when she was nine years old to her exit. sales.aenetworks.com ABS-CBN INT’L DISTRIBUTION Wildflower (romantic drama) (pictured) The powerful political clan the Ardientes murders Lily’s parents. Lily, hungry for justice and revenge, reconnects with childhood friend Diego Ardiente Torillo, who may quell Lily’s vengeful mission. A Love To Last (romantic drama) Andrea and Anton are both pained by love: Andrea is heartbroken about her ex-fiancé and Anton is hurt after his annulment with his exwife. The two cross paths and rediscover the strength of love. The Better Half (suspenseful drama) Camille, who was on the brink of suicide after her husband Marco’s supposed death in a plane crash, remarries. Camille is shocked when Marco is actually alive, lost his memory, and married to her childhood friend, Bianca. internationalsales.abs-cbn.com ALFRED HABER DISTRIBUTION Help! My House Is Haunted (reality series) (pictured) Ordinary families seek assistance in reclaiming their homes from supernatural spirits and ghosts. Wicked Tuna (reality series) Fishing in the freezing cold North Atlantic waters, these fishermen brave the extreme temperature to compete in angling for the famous and elusive Bluefin tuna. Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of The Bee Gees (music special) Hosted by John Travolta, celebrating the fivetime Grammy winners on the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Fever with star-studded performances. Top 20 Funniest (reality series) A collection of the most hilarious viral videos, home movies, and news bloopers that concludes with a hysterical countdown. 2018 60th Annual Grammy Awards (music awards show) A memorable milestone for the most popular annual television music event. www.alfredhaber.com ALL3MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Common Sense (comedy series) Gathers the most talked-about topics and events of the week for a hilarious news roundup delivered by some of the most normal and funniest people around. Undercover Boss (reality TV series) (pictured) CEOs go undercover in their own companies to see what areas need work and which of their employees are deserving of promotions. Clique (drama series) Holly is afraid for her friend Georgia, who gets taken into an elite university clique of alpha girls and their erratic and corrupt world. Fleabag (comedy series) Phoebe Waller-Bridge writes and stars in this drama as a young woman trying to make sense of the world in modern-day London. National Treasure (drama) Written by Jack Thorne, this drama follows an aging celebrity, in his increasing unpopularity, after he is arrested due to a rape allegation. www.all3mediainternational.com ARMOZA FORMATS The Final Four (entertainment competition) (pictured) Four finalists are announced at the beginning of the singing competition. In each episode, new contestants join to compete against the final four in the hopes of taking one of their spots. OVO (factual entertainment) Confession booths are placed in 10 different cities, allowing anyone who has a story to be told to share. Each episode revolves around a specific theme. Sex Tape (factual entertainment) In each episode, three couples work to fix their relationships, filming their intimate lives and meeting with other troubled couples to reveal issues in their bedrooms. Play Date (factual entertainment) Five families meet for the perfect play date. While the kids are playing, the parents will watch out of sight to understand different family dynamics. The City Inspector (factual entertainment) With each episode, a selected host will investigate what different cities have to offer. www.armozaformats.com CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT Relationship Status: It’s Complicated (romance) (pictured) Scriptwriter Aysegul, who has recently fallen on hard times, becomes enamored with a dashing actor, Can. While he is in love with a different woman, there is still a chance for Aysegul to win his heart. Bitter Life (romantic drama) Nermin and Mehmet are deeply in love with each other, but due to ill fortune, the two can’t be together. A Love Story (romantic drama) Korkut feels hopeless after a string of loveless disappointments. When he meets Ceylan, his life is changed with joy and happiness. www.calinosentertainment.com CARACOL INTERNATIONAL Tarde Lo Conoci (series) Tells of the life of Patricia Teherán, a singer who faced a chauvinistic world with joy and kindness. With her talent and charm, she lived to sing about it on stage. Night School, Dreams Never Sleep (telenovela) (pictured) This dramatic series follows eight characters who encounter obstacles to achieve their education. Dynasty, When The Heart Sings (telenovela) A talented and passionate singer, Kaleth Morales, dies in a car accident. His son takes on Kaleth legacy and leads a successful life as a composer and singer. www.caracolinternacional.com GLOBAL AGENCY Evermore (drama) Faruk and Sureyya fall in love, get married, and then move to Faruk’s maternal homeland. Sureyya attempts to win over her mother-inlaw, a woman who rules over her family. Mother (drama) (pictured) Abandoned by her mother as a young girl, Zeynep is adopted by Cahide. As an adult, Zeynep meets Melek, whose friendship will change the both of them. Magnificent Century Kosem (period drama) A young peasant, Anastasia, is taken into the palace by the sultan Ahmed Khan. Anastasia makes a new name for herself as a leader and becomes Sultana Kosem, the most powerful woman in the land. Eternal (drama) Sentenced for life in prison, Daghan gets a second chance when his attorney defends him. With his new life, Daghan can’t seem to forget his old love and her new husband. Grand Family (drama) Hizir, who is charged with taking out the leader of a weapon-smuggling cartel, has his own family problems. He has been having an affair with Nazli, who is now pregnant, and Hizir’s wife plans to fight for her husband. www.theglobalagency.tv LEDAFILMS Colossal (sci-fi action) (pictured) Gloria loses her job and her boyfriend, and moves back home. After a giant monster attacks Seoul, Korea, she discovers that the creature’s actions are connected to her mental state. Richard The Stork (animation) Richard is a sparrowadopted by storks and who lives his whole life believing that he, too, is a stork. When the storks migrate to Africa, he has to find a way there by hitchhiking through Europe. The Whole Truth (thriller) Keanu Reeves stars as defense attorney Richard Ramsay, who must defend a 17-yearold suspected of murdering his wealthy father. He enlists the help of a young lawyer. Rock Dog (animation) A Tibetan mastiff is expected to be the next guard of a village, but balks at the idea because he worries that he won’t be as good as his father. When a radio falls from the sky, he discovers a love for music and leaves the city to pursue his new dream. Hard Powder (action) Liam Neeson plays a snowplow driver who is after revenge against the group of drug dealers who killed his son. He is on a mission for vengeance and to dismantle the drug cartel. www.ledafilms.com LIONSGATE ENTERTAINMENT 10 Days in the Valley (drama series) Kyra Sedgwick plays Jane Sadler, an overworked TV producer and single mother whose daughter has gone missing. As in the crime drama she produces, Sadler must investigate what happened. Dirty Dancing (special event) (pictured) A televised reimagining of the iconic (Continued on Page 22) 1. A+E’s Knightfall 2. ABS-CBN’s Wildflower 3. Alfred Haber’s Help! My House is Haunted 4. All3Media’s Undercover Boss 5. Armoza’s The Final Four 6. Calinos’ Relationship Status: It’s Complicated 7. Caracol’s Night School, Dreams Never Sleep 8. Global Agency’s Mother 9. Ledafilms’ Colossal 10. Lionsgate’s Dirty Dancing
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