Videoage International May 2018

L.A. Screenings 2018 A+E NETWORKS Truck Night In America (factual series) (pictured) Each episode features five truck owners who compete in a series of grueling challenges. Forged In Fire (factual series) Four contestants compete by building weapons such as Viking battle axes and Samurai swords. Faces of Fatima (factual special) A look at the town of Fatima, Portugal, which has one of the largest shrines to the Virgin Mary. Live PD (factual series) Viewers ride along with police departments across six different cities. Oscar Pistorius (TV movie) The true story of the Paralympic champion and his relationship to model Reeva Steenkamp. sales.aenetworks.com ABS-CBN CORPORATION Bagani (drama series) (pictured) Five heroes from different tribes come together to fight an evil god who plans to conquer their lands. The Blood Sisters (drama series) A mysterious criminal case brings together three identical sisters who were separated at birth. Asintado (drama series) The family of Ana’s lover tried to have her killed. She rebuilds her life and plans her revenge. Sin Island (thriller) Afterahusbandlearnsthathiswifewasunfaithful, he decides to have his own extramarital affair. My Perfect You (romantic comedy) Burn and Abby journey to find the perfect love. Does it exist? Will they find it? internationalsales.abs-cbn.com ALL3MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Kiri (drama series) A trail of lies, blame, and guilt is left in the wake of the abduction and death of a young black girl. Mystery Road (drama series) (pictured) Detective Jay Swan goes to a remote Australian town when two young farmhands go missing. Prince Harry’s Story: Four Royal Weddings (factual) The documentary portrays four recent royal events that have impacted British society. Royal Wives of Windsor (factual) The two-part doc looks at the lived experience of 100 years of Windsor women. Whirlwind Wedding (format) A groom-to-be is offered a wedding at no cost. But the wedding must happen in 12 hours. www.all3mediainternational.com AMC STUDIOS Lodge 49 (dramedy series) (pictured) A personable ex-surfer is trying to keep a positive outlook on life after the death of his father. Dietland (dark comedy series) Plum is a ghostwriter for a New York fashion magazine. While she struggles with self-image and acceptance, the news is abuzz with reports of men accused of sexual abuse. This Close (dramedy series) Two best friends grapple with a world that sees them first as people with disabilities instead of as human beings. AMC Visionaries: James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction (documentary series) Director and producer James Cameron explores the history of science fiction, featuring writers and stars that have helped to define the genre. The Jonestown Massacre (documentary series) The series reviews the unsolved mysteries of Jim Jones and his envisioned utopia, Jonestown. www.amcstudiosinternational.com ARMOZA FORMATS The Four (studio entertainment format) The four finalists are announced in the first episode of this singing competition. New contestants will try to steal a spot from them. The Surprise Teacher (factual entertainment format) Celebrities surprise a classroom of high school students to offer once-in-a-lifetime lessons. Rage Room (studio entertainment format) Two contestants pitch their pet peeves and daily annoyances in the hope of entering the rage room. Sunday League (scripted comedy series) (pictured) Inexperienced football coach Selma Norris takes on a poorly organized team. If they don’t start winning, the owner of the field the team practices on will turn the field into a beet plantation. Eclipse (drama series) Tortured by guilt after the death of her son, Anne- Sophie abandons her husband Bernard. www.armozaformats.com ATV Lifeline (drama series) (pictured) When Tahir’s older brother brings him to Istanbul, he meets Nefes, who is being abused by her husband, Vedat. Nefes must escape in order to save her own life, as well as her son’s. Don’t Leave Me (drama series) A serendipitous romance takes place when Cansu sends her waitress Zeynep to meet Emre. Zeynep and Emre fall for each other immediately, which conflicts with Arzu’s plans. Love and Hate (drama series) Ali is left passionless after a youth spent in prison. And Mavi believes she cannot love. When the two begin writing letters to each other, a love sparks. Orphan Flowers (drama series) Eylül lives in an orphanage that is surrounded by the glamour of the rich. She hopes to recover from her stepfather’s abuse and her mother’s neglect. www.atvdistribution.com CALINOS ENTERTAINMENT Forbidden Fruit (drama series) Sisters Yildiz and Zeynep become involved in life-changing events. Yildiz is enlisted by Ender to frame her husband Halit for infidelity. Meanwhile, Zeynep begins working at Halit’s partner’s firm. Our Story (romantic drama series) (pictured) The oldest of six kids is forced to be a surrogate mother to her siblings since her useless alcoholic father cannot parent them. She meets Baris, who wants to join the family. Woman (drama series) Bahar has lost her grandparents and her husband. When her estranged mother and sister reappear, will she be able to let them back into her life? A Love Story (romantic drama series) Ceylan travels to Germany where she meets Korkut. The two feel an immediate connection and start their own romance. www.calinosentertainment.com DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS The Best FIFA Football Awards 2018 (awards show) (pictured) Hosted by Idris Elba, the sports awards show gathers the best players and managers to celebrate highlights of the 2017-2018 season. The 46th Annual 2018 American Music Awards (awards show) With over 16 musical perfor- mances, the awards show honors the most iconic artists. The Football Show (factual entertainment) Filmed in Barcelona, Rome, Rio, and more, each episode offers exclusive access to the personal lives of elite players. Fail Army (non-scripted comedy) Available in English and Spanish, each episode compiles hilarious bloopers and epic-fail videos. Unknown Champions (factual entertainment) People with shocking talents compete in activities that range from computer hacking to wingsuit flying. www.dickclark.com/international ENTERTAINMENT ONE The Rookie (comedic drama series) (pictured) John Nolan moves from his small town to L.A., where he pursues his dream of being a cop. The Detail (drama series) A police procedural that follows three female homi- cide detectives of differing ranks, and shows how their personal and professional lives collide. Burden of Truth (drama series) Joanna’s return to her hometown for a mysterious case unveilsmore than the evidence she expected. Caught (drama series) Set in the 1970s crime world, escaped convict David Slaney enlists a corrupt cop to help him hunt down Slaney’s drug king ex-partner. Let’s Get Physical (comedy series) Slacker Joe Force makes a somewhat reluctant comeback to the fitness industry and the cutthroat world of competitive aerobics. www.international.eonetv.com FUN UNION BabyRiki (edutainment series) (pictured) ChiChi, Rosy, and Wally engage children through musical stories to help develop skills. KikoRiki (edutainment series) Krash and Chiko go on unique adventures that teach kids about creativity and self-acceptance. PinCode (edutainment series) The cast of KikoRiki is all grown up with new educational activities about molecular biology and the Earth’s magnetic field. www.fununion.net GLOBAL AGENCY Evermore (drama series) When Sureyya meets Faruk, the two instantly fall for each other. The only problem is that Faruk’s mother has her own plans for her son’s love life. Grand Family (drama series) Secret service agent Nevzat is on a mission to take down the leader of a weapon-smuggling network. Love For Rent (dramedy series) What began as a disastrous happenstance for Neriman, Defne, and Omer, turns into a romantic employment opportunity. Neriman hires Defne to persuade Omer to fall in love with Neriman. Bitter Sweet (dramedy series) In order to pay for her home, as well as her culinary schooling, Nazli must work an extra job as the home cook for a fussy businessman. Keep It Or Lose It (game show) (pictured) Contestants select items of varying value. But when the quiz portion 16 Indie Programming Guide May 2018 V I D E O A G E (Continued on Page 22)