Videoage International November 2017

9 Global TV Fare November 2017 B razil’s Record TV is welcoming buyers with fresh soap opera Belaventura (pictured). Directed by Ivan Zettel, it’s a touching story about identity and redemption. Set in fictional Belaventura, a 15th-century region at war due to a territorial dispute, the soap follows the lives of Pietra, a plebe, and Enrico, a rich heir with tough familial expectations. Dramatic series The Rich and Lazarus ( El Rico y Lázaro ) features three childhood best friends and the romantic triangle that ensues when the two boys fall in love with the same girl, Joanne. The group also faces the fulfillment of the prophecy of Jeremiah, in which the sons of Israel are punished for disobeying God’s law. The Promised Land ( La Tierra Prometida ) follows Joshua, the new leader of the Hebrews, as he grapples with the task of leading his people to a new destination. A prologue to The Slave Isaura , The Slave Mother ( La Esclava Madre ) focuses on the generation before the story of the light-skinned slave obsessively pursued by evil Mr. Leoncio. Record TV Follows the Ten Commandments Moses and the Ten Commandments ( Moisés y los Diez Mandamientos ) is an epic soap that retells the biblical story of Moses, from his birth to the legendary parting of the Red Sea. Also based on Bible stories, The Miracle of Jesus ( Los Milagros de Jesús ) depicts the difficulties faced by disadvantaged folks before receiving the holy blessings of Jesus Christ. Victory! ( ¡Victoria! ) follows 12-year-old Arthur after his fall froma horse at theAtacyr Ferreira Horse Ranch, which renders him tragically paraplegic. DISCOP Stand 102 www.recordtvnetwork.com Sabbatical Is Unforgettable S abbatical Entertainment travels to MIP Cancun with a comprehensive catalog of titles, from sports to kids and family series. Short-form vignette series Unforgettable (pictured below) revisits iconic moments that have changed sports history. In educational series The World Is Yours , viewers explore the wonders of Earth, going to the four corners of the world to showcase different cultures, traditions and food. Kids’ Planet is all about teaching younger audiences the kind and polite manners to interact with others. The series follows Nova, a young girl who adventures around the world to learn good values and appreciate global cultures. From Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, the world of celebrity couples is full of romance, heartbreak, and accomplishment. (L)over profiles celebrity couples who have fallen in love in the public eye, and also sometimes devastatingly split in the limelight as well. Entertainment series Crude presents the world’s most dangerous professions where employees experience danger and fear every day. www.sabbaticalentertainment.com At ATF VideoAge helps me understand the market, look for TV content to buy and nd co-producers. Tony Chow, Producer-director, Singapore www.VideoAge.org At ATF VideoAge helps me understand the market, look for TV content to buy and nd co-producers. Tony Chow, Pr ducer-director, Si gapore