K7 WORLD DRAMA REPORT
February 2014
PICK OF THE SCRIPTS: KLONDIKE
www.k7media.co.uk
CONTENTS 1. K7 Scriptlist -
February 2014 Line-Up
2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
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1. K7 Scriptlist February 2014 Line-Up
2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
The “A” Word - Channel 2 (Israel) 10 x 35’
Omri, a young boy who has autism, is helped to communicate by his family and
a love of music.
First Series Tx. – 2010 Second Series Tx. – 15 January 2014
Produced by July August Productions. Distributed by Keshet
International.
Badehotellet – TV2 (Denmark) 30 x 60’
Historical drama set in a coastal hotel in Northern Jutland between the years
1928 – 1933. The series follows the lives of both the staff and the guests,
covering the full spectrum of social class. The drama is written by Emmy-award
winning duo Stig Thorsboe and Hanna Lundblad.
First Series Tx. – 31 December 2013
Produced by SF Film. Distributed by SF Film.
BOSCH – Amazon (USA & UK) 1 x pilot
Cop thriller Bosch is based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels. Set in
Los Angeles, it follows homicide detective Harry Bosch as he investigates
the murder of a 13-year-old boy, whilst standing trial himself for the death of a
suspected serial killer.
First Series Tx. – 6 February 2014
Produced by Fabrik Entertainment. Distributed by Red Arrow
International.
Broad City – Comedy Central (USA) 13 x 30’
Sitcom Broad City is set in New York City and follows Abbi and Ilana, two
best friends who are ‘exploring life, love and lipstick.’ The comedy is executive
produced by well-known comedian Amy Poehler and stars Upright Citizen’s
Brigade alumni Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer.
First Series Tx. – 22 January 2014
Produced by Paper Kite Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment and Jax
Media. Distributed by Viacom.
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1. K7 Scriptlist February 2014 Line-Up
2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
Emergency Couple – tvN (Korea) 20 x 60’
After deciding to marry during medical school, a young couple go through a
bitter divorce after just one year. Six years later, they find themselves working as
interns in the same hospital, sparking conflict and emotional complications.
First Series Tx. – 24 January 2014
Produced by CJ E&M. Distributed by CJ E&M.
In Flanders Fields (In Vlaamse Velden) – Eén (Belgium) 10
x 50’
This historical drama series tracks the trials and tragedies of the Boesman
family during World War I, in particular 15-year-old Marie who becomes a nurse
on the frontline.
First Series Tx. – 12 January 2014
Produced by Menuet. Distributed by Attraction Distribution.
Inside No. 9 – BBC2 (UK) 6 x 30’
Inside No. 9 is series of self-contained stories created by, and starring, Reece
Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, the duo behind Psychoville. Six very different
No. 9 addresses are featured, including a strange haunted house. Each of the
stories fit into the category “funny and terrifying”. This clip sees the characters
take part in a game of 'sardines', a derivative of children's game hide-and-seek.
In the game, one person hides whilst a group of participants try to locate them.
Once a participant finds the hiding person they must also hide in the same spot.
First Series Tx. – 4 February 2014
Produced by BBC. Distributed by BBC Worldwide.
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
Klondike – Discovery (USA) 3 x 120’ or 6 x 60’
This ambitious series is adapted from Charlotte Gray's novel “Gold Diggers”
and follows two friends as they join the gold rush in the late 1890s. Klondike is
accompanied by an online feature, ‘The Golden Stairs: History of the Klondike
Gold Rush’, which allows users to explore the story of those at the front-line
of the rush for fortune through a mix of text, archive photos and specially shot
videos.
First Series Tx. – 20 January 2014
Produced by Scott Free Productions, Discovery Entertainment One and
Nomadic Pictures. Distributed by eOne (Entertainment One).
The Legacy (Arvingerne) – DR1 (Denmark) 10 x 60'
When a mother dies, her four children struggle to come to terms with their loss.
The siblings return to their childhood home, which forces them to reconcile with
each other and deal with past issues.
First Series Tx. – 1 January 2014
Produced by DR Fiktion. Distributed by DR Sales.
Little Mom – Channel 10 (Israel) 13 x 30’
Little Mom follows four best friends, three of whom are mothers, as they deal
with friendships, love lives and children. They all depend on each other for
advice and a shoulder to cry on when life doesn’t go the way they expected.
First Series Tx. – 24 April 2013
Produced by Nihul Plus and Channel 10. Distributed by Dori Media.
The Red Band Society (Braccialetti Rossi) – Rai 1 (Italy) 6
x 90’
Based on the Catalonian scripted format Polseras Vermelles, which first aired
24 January 2011 on TV3, this drama follows a group of young patients in the
children’s wing of a city hospital. To help them deal with their respective illnesses,
the friends create a ‘red bracelet’ club so they feel less alone. The drama also
features a soundtrack specially recorded by Italian pop singer Niccolò Agliardi.
First Series Tx. – 19 January 2014
Produced by Palomar. Distributed by Filmax International.
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
Salamander – Eén (Belgium) 12 x 60’
Police officer Paul Gerardi is plunged into a deadly conspiracy following a bank
robbery, in which 66 vaults belonging to various political leaders are stolen.
The politicians are all very quick to express that they want the robbery kept out
of the press, and Gerardi learns that they belong to a secret society named
Salamander. The stolen safety deposit boxes, of course, contain dangerous
secrets that shadowy forces will kill to protect.
First Series Tx. – 30 December 2012
Produced by Skyline Entertainment. Distributed by Beta Films.
Uncle – BBC3 (UK) 6 x 30’
Despondent recovering alcoholic Andy is forced to look after his young nephew
on the day he planned to commit suicide. The series explores the relationship
between the pair and whether the nephew is simply “in the way” of the suicide
attempt.
First Series Tx. – 13 January 2014
Produced by Baby Cow Productions. Distributed by BBC Worldwide.
WPC 56 – BBC1 (UK) 10 x 45’ (2 Series)
This daytime drama is set in 1956 and follows Gina Dawson, the first female
police officer in her West Midlands home town.
First Series Tx. – 16 March 2013 Second Series Tx. – 10 February 2014
Produced by BBC. Distributed by BBC Worldwide.
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
AUSTRALIA - ON AIR
2.1 The Broken Shore
This one-off crime thriller is based on the novel by Peter Temple. Following a
botched police mission, detective Joe Cashin (Don Hany) returns to his home
town of Port Monro, a coastal village. Once there, he is tasked with running
the local police station whilst dealing with the memories of his father’s death
and the remnants of an old romance. When a wealthy member of the village is
murdered, Cashin heads the investigation. See the trailer here.
With 912,000 viewers, the feature length drama placed seventh of the evening.
Produced by eOne.
ABC1 - Sunday 2 February 2014 - 1 x 103’
2.2 INXS: Never Tear Us Apart
The two-part miniseries tells the story of INXS, a six-piece Australian rock band
who gained notoriety in the 1980s and 1990s. The drama covers the band’s
rise to fame and career highlights, as well as depicting the demise of Michael
Hutchence (played by Luke Arnold), who died in 1997.
The first episode rated extremely well for Seven with 1.97m viewers, placing it
as the number one show of the evening. View clips here and here.
Produced by Shine Australia and Seven. Distributed by Shine
International.
Network Seven - Sunday 9 February 2014 - 2 x 120’
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
2.3 Love Child
Medical drama about women dealing with the social and cultural changes that
occurred in the late 1960s. Two locations form the basis of the series; Haven,
a maternity hospital and Darlinghurst, the liberal street located outside the
hospital. The paradox between the taboo of teenage pregnancy and the overall
acceptance of rock music and sexual freedom is explored.
Episode one rated well with 1.35m viewers placing it second of the night overall
behind unscripted food series My Kitchen Rules. The episode competed against
US series Revenge which gained 862,000 viewers.
Produced by Playmaker Media.
Distributed by All3Media International.
Nine Network - Monday 17 February 2014 - 3 x 60’
2.4 Fat Tony & Co.
The crime drama focuses on the collapse of a drug empire which lasted 18
months. The series is a prequel to successful drama Underbelly however, due
to some funding changes, the series is not branded as part of the franchise.
Critics have been positive about the series with the Sydney Morning Herald
naming it their ‘Show of the Week.’ A clip can be found here.
The first two episodes of the drama aired back to back and gained 1.38m
and 1.24m viewers respectively. Episode one placed third of the night and top
scripted show. Both episodes beat UK drama series Downton Abbey which
gained 1.13m viewers.
Produced by Screentime Australia.
Nine Network - Sunday 23 February 2014 - 9 x 60’
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
AUSTRALIA - COMING SOON
2.5 Janet King
The spin-off from the 2011 series Crownies follows Senior Crown Prosecutor
Janet King thrown into a high-profile, controversial case after returning
from maternity leave. View a trailer here - http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=PN3czgvNmhE
Produced by Screentime Australia.
ABC1 - Thursday 27 February 2014 - 8 x 60’
2.6 Secrets & Lies
The six-part drama series was revealed as part of the 2014 schedule at Network
Ten’s Upfronts. Martin Henderson portrays Ben Gundelach, a married father
who discovers the dead body of a young boy. After becoming a suspect in the
murder investigation, he attempts to find the real killer himself.
As well as the TV series, an online counterpart http://secretsandlies.tv/
provides viewers with extra case details to allow them to try and solve the case
themselves. Currently available is a prequel episode along with profiles of the
suspects and clues including lie detector results.
A US adaptation of the drama has already been ordered by ABC. The ten-part
series will be produced by Hoodlum Entertainment and Kapital Entertainment. A
trailer is available here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csmd7rEsm0U
Produced by Hoodlum Entertainment. Distributed by Cineflix Rights.
Network 10 - Monday 3 March 2014 - 6 x 60’
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
AUSTRALIA - IN DEVELOPMENT
2.7 Winston Steinburger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong
Australian and Canadian broadcasters have partnered with producer/distributor
Entertainment One and Sydney-based Sticky Pictures on a new scripted
animated children series (52 x11’). ABC Australia and Teletoon Canada will air
the series aimed at 6-12 year olds which follows three unlikely friends who end
up travelling into space, set to air in 2016.
Produced by Entertainment One and Sticky Pictures.
ABC Australia and Teletoon Canada
2.8 Wonderland - Season Two
Network Ten has ordered a second season of Wonderland. Set in a beachside
apartment block, the comedy drama centres round four couples who are all at
varying stages of their relationship.
Network Ten has stated that the first season of the drama, which premiered
Wednesday 21 August 2013, ranked number one in its timeslot for adults A2554.
Produced by FremantleMedia Australia. For distribution contact
FremantleMedia.
Network Ten
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1. K7 Scriptlist February 2014 Line-Up
2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
BELGIUM - ON AIR
3.1 In Vlaamse Velden (In Flanders Fields)
The ten-part series relates the experiences of the Boesman family, who live in
Ghent during World War I. The central character, 15-year-old Marie (played by
Lize Feryn), trains as a nurse and helps soldiers at the front line. Featured in
this month’s K7 Scriptlist.
Historical drama series In Vlaamse Velden (In Flanders Fields) rates very well
for Eén and is averaging 1.58m viewers for the first five episodes. The series
regularly tops the weekly ratings chart.
Produced by Menuet. Distributed by Attraction Distribution.
Eén - Sunday 12 January 2014 - 10 x 60’
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1. K7 Scriptlist February 2014 Line-Up
2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
BELGIUM - IN DEVELOPMENT
3.2 New Tricks
VTM has ordered a local version of the British police series New Tricks. The
original series has aired since 2003 on BBC1 in the UK and follows a team of
retired police officers as they set out to solve cases.
Distributed by WBITVP.
VTM
3.3 Prinsessia
Ketnet and Studio 100 are currently shooting children’s drama series Prinsessia,
which will premiere in April 2014 on Ketnet.
Five princesses, Rose, Daisy, Iris, Violet and Linde, move to a castle in
Prinsessia and learn how to become more accomplished princesses. They
are tutored in etiquette, fashion and creativity. Each episode also features a
musical performance.
Produced by Studio 100.
Ketnet
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
BRAZIL - ON AIR
4.1 Em Familia (In Family)
Created by renowned TV writer Manoel Carlos, the drama centres on a girl
named Helena and the choice she must make between two men in her life.
Produced by Rede Globo de Televisão.
Rede Globo - Monday 3 February 2014 - 70’
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
BRAZIL - NEWS
4.2 Amor À Vida (Love of Life)
First Tx. 20 May 2013
The story chronicles a wealthy family’s struggle to retain power and control of
the San Magno Hospital.
The finale of the telenovela aired 31 January 2014 and made Brazilian TV
history by being the first mainstream, popular programme to show two men
kissing. The kiss is a result of a huge social media campaign from Brazilian
viewers who wanted Felix and Niko, who are in a relationship, to show affection
on camera.
Produced by APU Productions and Rede Globo de Televisão.
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
CANADA - ON AIR
5.1 Les Jeunes Loups
The series focuses on a group of young journalists. It has been reported that
the series has similarities to 1990s series Scoop.
Produced by Cirrus Communications (Josée Vallée President and
Producer).
TVA - Monday 13 January 2014 - 10 x 43’
5.2 Les Beaux Malaises
The series follows the main character Martin and his daily struggles in family life
and particularly focuses on Martin and his wife Julie as they go through couple’s
therapy.
The series is also available as a webseries, airing five days earlier online - http://
tva.canoe.ca/emissions/lesbeauxmalaises/web-serie
The first episode can be viewed here - http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=qCI3vov9XT8
TVA - Wednesday 22 January 2014
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
5.3 19-2
Drama series 19-2 follows the lives of patrol officers Ben Chartier and Nick
Barron. Both officers have been through traumatic events during previous jobs
and struggle to adjust to each other as partners and being part of each other
lives.
This is an English language remake of the French-Canadian drama (19-2) and
has seen very impressive ratings, debuting to 872,000 viewers on CTV and
140,000 viewers on US network Bravo, the biggest launch of a Canadian series
on the network since The Borgias in 2010.
Distributed by Content Television.
CTV - Wednesday 29 January 2014 - 10 x 60’
5.4 Remedy
Medical school dropout Griffin Connor takes a job working as an orderly at the
Broadview Hospital in Toronto. His father Allan also works at the hospital as
chief of medical staff.
Character trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1mQXsOpPJA
Series trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8QnBr0oKRY
Produced by Indian Grove Productions. Distributed by Red Arrow
International.
Global Monday 24 February 2014 10 x 60’
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1. K7 Scriptlist February 2014 Line-Up
2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
CANADA - IN DEVELOPMENT
5.5 Transporter: The Series - Season Two
The ambitious English-language series is a co-production between FrenchCanada, Germany, France and the US. The first season had an overall
budget of $40 million. A trailer can be seen here - http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=MFY6t2KRtq0
The series is based on the film trilogy and continues the adventures of Frank
Martin, a no-questions-asked freelance courier for hire who knows better than
to question what he has been given to transport.
A second season goes into production 26 February 2014 in locations including
Morocco, the Czech Republic and Canada.
TNT has acquired the first season to air next autumn and has announced they
will also eventually air the second season.
Co-produced by the French Atlantique Productions and the Canadian
boutique entertainment company QVF Inc. in association with broadcast
partners M6, RTL, The Movie Network, Movie Central and HBO/Cinemax
Distributed by Lagardère Entertainment Rights.
HBO Canada
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3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
CHILE - ON AIR
6.1 Vuelve Temprano (Early Returns)
After a young man is found dead, all of his family and friends become murder
suspects.
Produced and distributed by TVN.
TVN - Monday 6 January 2014 - 25 x 60’
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
CHILE - NEWS
6.2 Gen Mishima
TVN - 2008 - 8 x 60’
The Chilean telenovela Gen Mishima is to be adapted by the US network NBC.
The drama currently has a script commitment from the network and, should
the drama make it to TV, it will be the first adaptation of a Chilean drama in
America.
Gen Mishima first aired on TVN in 2008 and follows Ignacio Maiakovsky, a
journalist investigating a Japanese school for gifted children. In the process
of researching the school for his article, Ignacio unveils a government plan
involving genetic mutation and religion.
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
COLOMBIA - ON AIR
7.1 La Viuda Negra (The Dark Widow)
Based on the life of Griselda Blanco, or ‘The Dark Widow,’ the drama centres on
one of the most powerful, infamous women in drug trafficking history. Griselda
was raped at fourteen and proceeded to hate men ever after. Each time her
husband betrayed her, she murdered him. After Griselda’s son is kidnapped
by a Colombian drug trafficker, she does everything she can to get him back,
including the attempted kidnap of John F. Kennedy Jr.
Produced by Caracol Television, RTI Television and Televisa. Distributed
by Caracol International.
UniMás - Sunday 23 February 2014 - 80 x 60’
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
COLOMBIA - IN DEVELOPMENT
7.2 El Varón De La Droga (The Drug Baron)
Based on the novel “El Cartel de los Sapos” by ex-drug cartel Andrés López
López, the drama centres on a drug lord Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán and his
multi-million pound drug empire. Joaquín’s cartel would ship extremely large
amounts of cocaine from Colombia, through Mexico and into the United States.
Other drugs he was responsible for include methamphetamine, marijuana, and
heroin.
After being arrested and given a 20 year sentence, the “10th richest man in
Mexico” easily bribed guards, seamlessly escaped from prison and evaded the
authorities. The drama will air later this year.
According to The Hollywood Reporter ‘Univision declined to reveal the name of
the production company, the owner of global rights or what they paid.’
Distributed by Univision.
UniMás - 60 eps
7.3 ER
RCN, Fox International Channels and TC have commissioned a sixty-episode
adaptation of US medical series ER. The original series launched on NBC in
1994 and ran for 15 seasons.
“Even though ER is a fundamental American series, its characters and
situations are so strong, moving and universal that will surely find a place in the
hearts of Latin American audiences,” explained Fernando Gaitan, RCN’s VP
Content and Production.
The Colombian series is due to launch spring 2014.
Produced by Resonant. A WBITVP format.
RCN, Fox International Channels and TC - 60 eps
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
COLOMBIA - NEWS
7.4 Metástasis
UniMás - 2014
The Colombian adaptation of iconic AMC drama Breaking Bad. Chemistry
teacher Walter Blanco is forced to start cooking methamphetamine with smalltime drug dealer Jose Miguel Rosas after being diagnosed with cancer.
See the extended trailer here. Uploaded last October, the trailer has recently
been getting international attention after US website ScreenCrush found the
trailer and published it on their site.
Producers say they have consulted with original creator Vince Gilligan to ensure
authenticity of the show.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Teleset. Distributed by Sony
Pictures Television International.
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
DENMARK - ON AIR
8.1 Badehotellet (The Beach Hotel)
Set in a coastal hotel in Northern Jutland between the years 1928 and 1933, the
series follows the lives of both the staff and the guests at the hotel, covering the
full spectrum of social class. Featured in this month’s K7 Scriptlist.
Despite critics being harsh, the drama is rating well and has been
commissioned for a second series.
Produced and distributed by SF Film.
TV2 - Monday 30 December 2013 - 6 x 50’
8.2 Arvingerne (The Legacy)
When a famous artist dies, her four children struggle to come to terms with their
loss. The siblings are each affected in a different way and are forced to deal
with past issues.
The series has rated well for DR1, consistently placing first or second show of
the week. Sky Arts in the UK has acquired the ten-part series.
Produced by DR Fiktion. Distributed by DR Sales.
DR1 - Wednesday 1 January 2014 - 10 x 60’
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2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Denmark
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Korea
16. The Netherlands
17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
DENMARK - IN DEVELOPMENT
8.3 1864
To air on DR, 8 x 60’ historical drama 1864 depicts the 1864 war between
Denmark and Prussia. The series is the most expensive TV production to
date in Denmark and is set to air on 27 September 2014, marking the 150th
anniversary of the end of the second Schleswig war.
The drama follows Peter and Laust, two brothers from a rural village who
volunteer to serve in the war. Other historical figures, including the former
Danish Prime Minister DG Monrad and army colonels will also feature, with the
contrast between the life of soldiers and political intrigue shown.
A feature film version of 1864 is also being made, to be released in 2015.
Produced by DR and Miso Film. Distributed by Svensk Filmindustri
International.
DR - Saturday 27 September 2014 - 8 x 60’
8.4 Follow the Money (w/t)
Jeppe Gjervig Gram, who wrote Borgen with Adam Price, has written a crime
series for DR, titled Follow the Money (w/t). The 20-part series has a male
protagonist, who deals with financial crimes, greed and the subject of morality.
The series enters into production in April 2014.
DR
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8.5 The Restaurant
18 x 30’ dramedy series The Restaurant will air from September 2014 on DR1.
Two men are followed as they attempt to get their lives back on track; however,
not everything goes exactly how they would like and lying and cheating ensues.
The weekday series began production in January and stars Martin Buck and
Esben Dagaard Andersen in the lead roles.
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FINLAND - ON AIR
9.1 The Limit
The 3 x 50’ series is based on the novel by Riikka Pulkkinen. Starring Maria
Heiskanen and Kaija Pakarinen, the series assesses the different roles of
women in society. Difficult topics, such as illness and euthanasia, are dealt
with.
Produced in-house by YLE.
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19. Turkey
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FRANCE - COMING SOON
10.1 Lazy Company - Season Two
This is the second series of the comedy, which follows a group of American
soldiers in France in June 1944.
Produced by Empreinte Digitale and Six Pieds Sur Terre. Distributed by
AB International.
OCS City - Monday 31 March 2014 - 10 x 30’
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12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
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17. Norway
18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
FRANCE - IN DEVELOPMENT
10.2 Accused
UK drama series Accused, originally shown between 2010 and 2012 on BBC1,
is to be adapted by France 2. Each episode of the police series follows a
different character as they await their verdict in court, with the story behind their
court case revealed.
Distributed by All3Media.
TF1
10.3 Disparus (Missing)
France 3 has ordered 2 x 90’ mini-series Disparus. A mother returns home to
find that her child and his babysitter have both disappeared.
France 3 - 2 x 90’
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10.4 Les Revenants (The Returned) - Season Two
A second season is in development of successful supernatural thriller Les
Revenants, to air in 2014. The first season won an International Emmy for best
drama series.
A US remake is currently in development for A&E and the Sundance Channel
has already bought the finished tape of season two.
Season one has recently sold into Finland (YLE), Norway (NRK) and Iceland
(RUV) after having previously been sold into over 70 territories including
Sweden (SVT) and the UK (Channel 4).
A small mountain community descends into chaos after people that were
presumed dead reappear in their homes.
Produced by Haut et Court. Distributed by Zodiak Rights.
Canal+
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15. Korea
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18. Peru
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20. USA
10.5 Little Mom
TF1 has ordered a local version of Israeli sitcom Little Mom, which follows three
mothers as they deal with friendships, love lives and children.
French adaptation produced by Scarlett. Format distributed by Dori
Media.
TF1 - 26’ eps
10.6 Secret D’Elise
A local version of UK drama Marchlands, titled Secret D’Elise, has been ordered
by TF1. The series features three different families who live in the same house
across three generations; the 1960s, 1980s and the present day.
French adaptations produced by Quad Productions. Format distributed
by ITV Global Studios.
TF1 6 x 52’
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GERMANY - COMING SOON
11.1 Koslowski & Haferkamp
Scripted police series Koslowski & Haferkamp charts the progress of two best
friends as they set up their own detective agency.
Produced by Nordfilm.
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GERMANY - IN DEVELOPMENT
11.2 Anne Frank Mini-Series
In 2015, ZDF is to air a mini-series based on the life of Anne Frank, in
commemoration of the 70th anniversary of her death in the Bergen-Belsen
concentration camp. The drama begins three years prior to the Franks entering
into hiding, with it shown how Anne is transformed from an outgoing young girl
to the reflective teenager of her diaries.
Produced by Constantin Film and Moovie.
ZDF - 2015
11.3 Herzensbrecher - Vater Von Vier Söhnen
(Heartbreaker - Father of Four Sons) - Season Two
ZDF has ordered a second season of Herzensbrecher – Vater von vier Söhnen
(Heartbreaker – Father of Four Sons). The family drama series revolves around
a Protestant priest and his four sons.
Produced by ITV Studios Germany.
ZDF Söhnen
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INDIA - ON AIR
12.1 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
The stripped drama explores the relationships of two couples.
Produced by Director’s Kut Productions.
Zee TV - Monday 6 January 2014 - 24 x 22’
12.2 Ishq Kills
Successful cosmetics business woman Shaina has allowed her experiences to
make her arrogant. When she makes some career mistakes, junior employee
Rajveer saves her. She falls in love with Rajveer and begins a relationship with
him. Rajveer’s wife finds out and accuses Shaina of fraud within the business. It
is at this point that Shaina realises she has been set up by Rajveer and must do
everything she can to prove she is innocent.
Produced by Rowdy Rascals Productions.
Star Plus - Sunday 16 February 2014 - 26 x 45’
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INDIA - COMING SOON
12.3 Daag
After being rejected by her lover, a woman returns with a completely new
identity to exact her revenge. The drama was previously due to launch in
January but has been pushed back by the channel.
Produced by Cinevista Limited.
Star Plus - February/March 2014
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ISRAEL - ON AIR
13.1 She’s With Me
Following a chance encounter at a restaurant, a family baker and a famous
model fall in love. The two must contend with the pressure of the model’s
celebrity lifestyle as well as the family-orientated baker’s ex-girlfriend.
The final episode of Keshet’s romantic comedy She’s with Me gained a
26.7% TVR on 1 February; the highest rating for the series so far. The
series has become the most viewed first season of an Israeli scripted series,
consistently ranking in the top shows of the week. A second season has been
commissioned, to enter production soon.
Produced by Endemol Israel. Distributed by Keshet International.
Keshet - Monday 25 November 2013 - 10 x 30’
14.2 The “A” Word - Season Two
Omri, a young boy who has autism, is helped in the art of communication by his
village community. Featured in this month’s K7 Scriptlist.
The second season of drama series The ‘A’ Word premiered on Keshet, to a
solid 20.8% TVR.
Produced by July August Productions. Distributed by Keshet
International.
Keshet - 15 January 2014 - 10 x 35’
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13.3 Amamiot (Small Town Girls)
The series follows a group of three female friends in their twenties, who relocate
to the city from their rural homes. The girls attempt to disguise where they are
from by acting in what they think is a sophisticated manner.
After premiering well, Reshet’s new comedy Amamiot (Small Town Girls) sees
ratings drop, with a 13.7% TVR compared to the previous week’s 20.6% TVR.
Produced by Transfax Film Productions.
Reshet - February 2014
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ISRAEL - IN DEVELOPMENT
13.4 Atlantica
Atlantica centres on an aspiring rock band from Jerusalem that is managed by a
high school teacher. The teacher is played by popular comedian Tal Friedman.
The TV series is to receive a cameo from English rock band Deep Purple and
set to air towards the end of 2014.
Produced by Herzliya Studios.
Hot
13.5 Shtisel
Production on a second series of Israeli TV drama Shtisel is currently underway.
The drama portrays Haredi life in detail.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAlFj45qN8Q
The first series has won multiple awards including Best TV Drama, Israeli
Academy Awards for Television 2014 and has also been picked up in a number
of territories internationally including France and Sweden.
Produced by Go2Films. Distributed by Dori Media.
Yes Satellite TV - First Tx. Wednesday 26 June 2013 - 10 x 60’
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ITALY - ON AIR
14.1 Il Peccato E La Vergogna - Season Two
Italian period drama set during the 1930s that explores the gangster lifestyle
during the war. Season two joins the characters in 1945, once the war has
ended.
Distributed by Mediaset Distribution.
Canale 5 - Friday 10 January 2014 - 10 x 60’
14.2 Braccialetti Rossi (The Red Band Society)
The series is based on the Catalonian scripted format Polseras Vermelles,
which first aired 24 January 2011 on TV3. Set in a hospital, the series follows
six teenage friends who are each fighting a different illness. Octavia Spencer
has recently been cast in the Fox adaptation. Featured in this month’s K7
Scriptlist.
Drama series Braccialetti Rossi continues to rate well for Rai1 on Sunday 9
February, with 6m viewers and a 22.4% share for the third episode and 6.25m
viewers and a 22.4% share for the fourth.
Produced by Palomar. Distributed by Filmax International.
Rai1 - Sunday 19 January 2014 - 6 x 90’
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14.3 Madre, Aiutami (Mother, Help Me)
After living in Africa for 30 years, Sister Germana (Virna Lisi) returns to her
native Rome and becomes the Mother Superior of a convent.
Viewing figures remain steady for the series, with the third episode airing to
4.69m viewers and a 17.5% share and the final episode gaining 4.88m and an
18.5% share.
Produced by Endemol Italy. For distribution contact Endemol.
Rai1 Friday - 24 January 2014 - 4 x 100’
14.4 Il Tredicesimo Apostolo (The Thirteenth Apostle) Season Two
The drama follows Father Gabriel Antinori who is part of a secret organisation
called the “Congregation of Truth.”
The second season of drama Il Tredicesimo Apostolo continues on Canale5
on Monday 10 February with 3.6m viewers and a 13.6% share, higher than the
previous week’s figure of 3.5m viewers and a 12.8% share.
Produced by Taodue Film. Distributed by Mediaset Distribution.
Canale 5 - Monday 20 January 2014 - 12 x 60’
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14.5 I Segreti Di Borgo Larici (The Secrets of Larici
Village)
Set in 1922 in Piedmont, the drama follows Francis, the eldest son of a rich
industrialist who works in the textile industry. Francis falls in love with a woman
who works for his father and his family do not approve. When his father is
murdered, both the family business and Francis’ new relationship is threatened.
After four episodes, the drama is averaging a solid 3.21m viewers and a share
of 11.6%.
Produced by Leader Movies (Roma) and Con il sostegno di Film
Commission Torino Piemonte. Distributed by Mediaset Distribution.
Canale 5 - Wednesday 22 January 2014 - 7 x 80’
13.6 Non È Mai Troppo Tardi (It’s Never Too Late)
Master Alberto Manzi (played by Claudio Santamaria) is a teacher in a young
offenders’ institute in the 1950s and 1960s. He initiates the ‘It’s Never Too
Late’ programme, which aims to teach the youngsters within the institution how
to read. The series is based on a true story; Master Manzi was a key figure in
promoting literacy in Italy.
Produced by Bibi Film TV.
Rai1 - Monday 24 February 2014 - 2 x 100’
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KOREA - ON AIR
15.1 Her Lovely Heels
A woman who is afraid to love falls for a man who doesn’t believe in love.
Produced by T-Won Media.
SBS Plus - Monday 24 February 2014 - 10-part
15.2 Wonderful Days
Kang Dong Suk grew up in poor a neighbourhood. After using education to
make a better life as a successful prosecutor, he returns to his hometown for the
first time in 14 years.
Produced by Samhwa Networks.
KBS2 - Saturday 22 February 2014 - 50-part
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11. Germany
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14. Italy
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18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
15.3 Bride of the Century
The family that own the largest conglomerate in South Korea has been placed
under a curse for 100 years. The curse began when the bride of the family’s first
son died. A love-like fairy tale occurs whilst trying to avoid conspiracies.
Produced by Aura Media.
CSTV - Saturday 22 February 2014 - 20-part (tbc)
15.4 Mimi
Min Woo writes a webcomic “December 8.” When the comic gets too popular,
Min begins to feel immense pressure which brings on severe headaches. At this
point he decides to seek out his high school love.
Produced by SM C&C.
Mnet - Friday 21 February 2014 - 4-part
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18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
15.5 What Kind of Goodbye
A man and woman meet on their last day of living and spend the day together.
The difference between the two: the man welcomes death, whereas the woman
wants to live longer.
Produced by Loen Entertainment.
DRAMAcube - Monday 17 February 2014 11pm - 5-part
15.6 The Full Sun
After losing his father and having his life destroyed by a murder case in
Thailand, which also involved stolen diamonds, Jung Se Ro resigns himself to
life as a hustler. When he meets Han Young Won, he falls in love, only to learn
that he was responsible for the death of her fiancé.
Produced by Dream E&M.
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20. USA
15.7 The Ghost-Seeing Detective Cheo Yong
Cheo-yong is a detective who has been able to see and hear ghosts since the
day he was born. He solves mysteries and cases along with a female detective
and teenage ghost.
Produced by CMG Chorokstars, Darin Media. Distributed by CJ E&M.
OCN - Sunday 6 February 2014 - 10-part
15.8 Pluto Secret Society
The children’s drama sees four children solve the problems of a village.
Produced by GnG Production.
EBS - Friday 7 February 2014 - 16-part
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15.9 Emergency Couple
After deciding to marry during medical school, a young couple go through a
bitter divorce after just one year. Six years later, they find themselves working
as interns in the same hospital, sparking conflict and emotional complications.
Featured in this month’s K7 Scriptlist.
Produced by distributed by CJ E&M.
TvN - Friday 24 January 2014 - 20 x 60’
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18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
KOREA - COMING SOON
15.10 3 Days
The president of South Korea travels to a villa on vacation. On the third day,
three gunshots are fired and he disappears. His bodyguard Han Tae Kyung is
then tasked with finding him.
Produced by Golden Thumb Pictures.
SBS - Wednesday 5 March 2014 - 16-part (tbc)
15.11 Cunning Single Lady
Comedy melodrama Cunning Single Lady is about a woman who, after getting
divorced, dreams about meeting her perfect man. Instead of meeting him, she
ends up trying to start over with her husband after he becomes incredibly rich.
Produced by Fantagio.
MBC - Wednesday 5 March 2014 - 16-part (tbc)
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20. USA
15.12 God’s Gift - 14 Days
Kim Soo Hyun travels back in time to bring back to life her dead child, Han Sa
Byul.
Produced by SBS.
SBS - Monday 3 March 2014 - 20-part (tbc)
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18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
KOREA - IN DEVELOPMENT
15.13 Prisoners of War
Hatufim, the original version of Homeland, is to have a Korean adaptation. The
spy thriller is to focus on the stress and tension between Seoul (South Korea)
and Pyongyang (North Korea).
Teddy Zee, producer, told the Hollywood Reporter “We believe that the ongoing
conflict between South Korea and North Korea makes the adaptation of
‘Prisoners of War’ especially compelling and timely.”
Produced by Star J Entertainment.
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18. Peru
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20. USA
KOREA - NEWS
15.14 Ice Adonis
Eccho Rights has announced that Korean drama Ice Adonis is to receive a local
version in the Ukraine and has been optioned in Italy.
“Ice Adonis is drama at its best. The captivating storyline and strong characters
have made the show a success in many territories. And the figures are
sensational - over the course of transmission in Korea the audience share
grew from just 1% for the first episode to over 36% for the finale. Never in
my professional experience I’ve seen something similar.” Nicola Söderlund,
Managing Partner at Eccho Rights.
The drama, from CJ E&M, has been sold to 26 countries, as well as rating as
the number one show in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Mongolia. Mexico also
has a local adaptation in development.
Ice Adonis focuses on two stepsisters who work for a major cosmetic surgery.
The stepsisters see their relationship turn sour when Yu-Ra frames Yun-Hwa for
murder and steals her boyfriend.
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18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
THE NETHERLANDS - COMING SOON
16.1 Celblok-H
Local version of Australian female prison drama Wentworth. Holland is the
second country to make a local version of the show, with Germany being the
first.
Produced by FourOne.Media (FremantleMedia). Distributed by
FremantleMedia.
SBS6 - Monday 3 March 2013 - 10-part
16.2 Divorce -Season Two
RTL4 premieres the second season of comedy drama Divorce on Sunday 16
March. The series centres round three divorced male friends who move in
together.
Distributed by Talpa.
RTL4 - Sunday 16 March 2014 - 12-part
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18. Peru
19. Turkey
20. USA
NORWAY - ON AIR
17.1 Mammon
Uncompromising journalist Peter Verås works at the most highly regarded
newspaper in Norway. After being tipped off by an anonymous source, he
uncovers that his own brother is responsible for a financial fraud scandal. As
the story breaks, his brother commits suicide. Peter discovers his ‘anonymous
source’ was the brother himself; this leads him into an intense search for truth.
Political thriller Mammon has been sold to Channel 4 in the UK, Beta Film in
Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Lumiere Publishing in Benelux. The
deals are worth a total of US$1.05m. 20th Century Fox in the US has already
picked up the series.
Produced by NRK. Format distributed by DRG. Finished tape distributed
by Nordic World.
NRK - Wednesday 1 January 2014 - 6 x 60’
17.2 Det Tredje Øyet (The Third Eye)
Policeman Viggo Lust’s daughter is kidnapped outside a store. In the drama, we
follow Viggo who is still struggling to find his daughter four and a half years later.
To help him solve the crime, Viggo develops clairvoyant powers. You can watch
the trailer here.
Produced by Rubicon TV AS. Distributed by Shine International.
TV2 Monday 24 February 2014 9.40pm 10 x 60’
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PERU - IN DEVELOPMENT
18.1 Los Gutierrez
América Televisión Del Peru is to air a local adaptation of US comedy The
Jeffersons titled Los Gutierrez.
The spin-off from comedy series All in the Family launched in 1975 on CBS and
ran for eleven seasons. The US version centres on a well-off African America
family based in New York.
Distributed by Sony Pictures Television.
AMÉRICA TELEVISIÓN DEL PERU
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TURKEY - ON AIR
19.1 Küçük Ağa (Little Landlord)
A wealthy couple divorce after ten years of marriage. Their six-year-old son,
Mehmet, is not happy with the decision and gets involved in mischievous plots
to try and get his parents back together. You can watch a promo here.
The new drama is performing well for Kanal D. On 11 February 2014, the series
placed second in the weekly ratings chart, with a 29.2% share.
The series resembles old, feelgood Turkish movies, marking a shift in scripted
content, with recent dramas appearing to focus on more tragic storylines.
Produced and distributed by Erler Film.
Kanal D - Tuesday 28 January 2014
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TURKEY - NEW
19.2 Turkish Drama Sees $150 Million in Exports in 2013
By the end of 2013, the Turkish drama sector brought $150 million in export
input into the country. Turkish productions are being broadcast in more than 50
countries and 2013 saw exports into Ukraine, Pakistan, Russia and China for
the first time.
Popular dramas include “Muhteşem Yüzyıl “(Magnificent Century), “Fatmagül’ün
Suçu Ne” (What is Fatmagül’s Fault), “Adını Feriha Koydum” (I Named Her
Feriha) and “Aşk-ı Memnu” (Forbidden Love).
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USA - ON AIR
20.1 Star-Crossed
An alien boy and a human girl fall in love. At just 6 years old, Emery sees an
alien spaceship crash in her hometown and a war erupts. During the war she
forms a friendship with 6-year-old alien Roman. Taken by the authorities, Emery
presumes Roman has been killed. Ten-years-later, once the Atrians have
acclimated to live on Earth, they begin an integration process. As part of the
integration process, Emery finds that Roman is not dead, and is to attend her
high school. Watch the trailer here.
Produced by CBS Television Studios, Isla Producciones, Olé Productions,
Powwow Media Partners, Space Floor Television and Warner Bros.
Television. Distributed by CBS Studios International.
The CW - Monday 17 February 2014 - 8 x 60’
20.2 About A Boy
TV adaptation of the film. Based on the novel by Nick Hornby, the comedy
series centres round a woman and her son, who meets a rich but immature
man. The comedy moves to a 9pm slot after the pilot episode.
The ‘special preview’ of the comedy gained a solid 8.26m viewers and a 2.2
rating in adults aged 18-49. The episode had a lead-in of the Winter Olympics
2014.
Produced by Universal Television, True Jack Productions, Working Title
Productions, Tribeca Productions. Distributed by NBCUniversal.
NBC - Saturday 22 February 2014 - 13 x 30’
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20.3 Growing Up Fisher
Comedy starring J. K. Simmons as a blind father who is in the midst of a
divorce. The story is told from the perspective of his son, Henry.
Produced by Universal Television and Aggregate Films. Distributed by
NBCUniversal.
NBC - Sunday 23 February 2014 - 9 x 22’
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USA - IN DEVELOPMENT
20.4 ABC Pilots
ABC has ordered two pilots:
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Created by Emily Kapnek, Selfie follows a completely self-obsessed twenty-something.
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Damaged Goods explores sexual politics and is from Lauren Lungerich.
20.5 Animated Comedy
In development for Fox is an animated comedy, to be executive produced by
Zooey Deschanel and Sophia Rossi. The story is “a workplace comedy set in a
modern fairy tale world.”
Produced by 20th Century Fox Television.
Fox
20.6 Astronaut Wives Club
Previously commissioned as a pilot, ABC has put in a straight-to-series order for
Astronaut Wives Club. The drama is based on the book by Lily Koppel and tells
the real stories of some of the women married to Astronauts during the prime of
the space race.
Produced by ABC Studios.
ABC
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20.7 Bad Teacher
Based on the film starring Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake, the thirteenepisode series stars Ari Graynor as a terrible female teacher who wants to
marry a rich man. The series also stars Sara Gilbert (Roseanne, The Big Bang
Theory).
Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Mosaic Media Group.
CBS
20.8 Cuz-Bros
The multi-camera comedy centres on a man who is successful in both his
professional and personal lives, however, when his rather dishevelled cousin
needs a place to stay; he sees his life turned upside down.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television and CBS Television Studios.
CBS
20.9 Dominion
Based on the characters from the 2010 apocalyptic film Legion, this drama picks
up 25 years in the future. Legion follows what happens when the Archangel
Michael falls to Earth and cuts off his wings.
Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer (Defiance) have signed on to executive
produce the project, as well as form showrunners along with Vaun Wilmott.
Produced by Universal Cable Productions and Bold Films.
Syfy
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20.10 Dig
A six-part adaptation of Israeli format Dig has been ordered by USA Network.
The action adventure drama, created by Gideon Raff and Tim Kring, centres
round FBI agent Peter. When investigating the death of an archaeologist, Peter
discovers an ancient conspiracy which threatens to change history as we know
it.
British actor Jason Isaacs is to star in the drama which is due to premiere late
2014.
Produced by Keshet Media Group, Universal Cable Productions.
USA Network
20.11 Eye Candy
Ten-episode cyber thriller Eye Candy stars Victoria Justice and sees a tech
genius convinced to try online dating. After signing up for a dating website, she
suspects that one of her suitors may be a deadly stalker.
Produced by Blumhouse Productions.
MTV
20.12 From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
The first trailer has been released for supernatural thriller From Dusk Till Dawn:
The Series. Based on the film, the ten-episode series tells the story of bank
robbers and Texas rangers mixed with vampires. See the trailer here.
Produced by FactoryMade Ventures in association with Miramax.
Distributed by Miramax, with the exception of Canada, China, India and
UK.
El Rey
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20.13 Girlfriend’s Guide To Divorce
Bravo has committed to its first scripted series, commissioning 13 episodes
of Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce. Due to premiere in 2015, the series is based
on Vicki Iovine’s best-selling novel and centres on women tackling life after a
divorce, using their best friends for help and support.
Produced by Universal Cable productions.
Bravo
20.14 Gotham
Fox has commissioned an “operatic soap” based in the world of Batman. The
series is set to feature all of the Batman heroes and villains, including a young
Bruce Wayne. The final episode of season one will see Bruce Wayne put on the
cape for the first time.
Ben McKenzie is the first star to be announced. McKenzie is taking on the lead
role of Commissioner Gordon.
Produced by Warner Bros. TV.
Fox
20.15 How I Met Your Dad
The How I Met Your Mother spin-off sees a mother telling her two young
children how she first met their father. The pilot stars Greta Gerwig.
Produced by 20th Century Fox Television.
CBS
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20.16 Irreversible
Based on the Israeli series Bilti Hafich, the comedy pilot stars David Schwimmer
and centres on a self-absorbed, eccentric couple.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television/Reshet TV.
ABC
20.17 Last Man On Earth
Last Man on Earth has received a full series order from Fox. Created by, and
starring, Saturday Night Live alum Will Forte, the comedy focuses on two
strangers who must overcome their differences to save the human race.
Produced by 20 Century Fox TV and Lord Miller.
Fox
20.18 The Lottery
Set in a future where women have stopped having children, meaning impending
extinction, 100 embryos are successfully fertilised and a lottery is held to
determine the surrogates.
Lifetime’s EVP Rob Sharenow explains “The Lottery is one of the most
provocative and original concepts we’ve ever seen, Tim Sexton’s unique
dystopian thriller represents an exciting new direction for Lifetime and continues
cable’s position on the leading edge of bold, high-quality scripted drama.”
Lifetime
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20.19 Madame Secretary
The complicated life of a female Secretary of State, played by Tea Leoni, is
followed. The drama pilot is executive produced by Morgan Freeman, Barbara
Hall, Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer.
Produced by CBS Television Studios.
CBS
20.20 More Time With Family
CBS has officially ordered a pilot of More Time with Family. Written, executive
produced by and starring Tom Papa, the drama sees a man leave his job on the
road to be at home. Executive produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
Produced by Pearl Street Films.
CBS
20.21 Preacher
Based on the 90s comic books, Preacher follows a Texas preacher, Jesse
Custer, who has lost his faith after learning God has abandoned Heaven. Jesse
attempts to track down God and demand answers, accompanied by his exgirlfriend and a ‘friendly vampire.’ Written by Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg.
Produced by AMC and Sony Pictures Television.
AMC
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20.22 Red Band Society
Oscar winning actress Octavia Spencer is to star as a tough talking nurse in
Red Band Society.
Based on the Catalonian scripted format Polseras Vermelles, which first aired
24 January 2011 on TV3, the drama follows a group of young patients in
the children’s wing of a city hospital. To help them deal with their respective
illnesses, the friends create a ‘red bracelet club’ so they feel less alone.
The drama is has a “series prototype” order after Fox announced they are
bypassing pilot season.
Produced by ABC Studios and Amblin Television. Format distributed by
Filmax International.
Fox
20.23 Secrets & Lies
Also to skip the pilot process at ABC is ten-episode drama commission Secrets
& Lies from Silver Linings Playbook director David O. Russell.
Adapted from the Australian drama, Secrets & Lies follows Ben who,
after finding a young boy’s body, becomes the prime suspect in a murder
investigation. We can now report that Ryan Phillipe (Damages) is to star in the
drama.
US adaptation is produced by ABC Studios, Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital
Entertainment and Hoodlum. Format distributed by Cineflix Rights.
ABC
20.24 Survivor’s Remorse
Developed by LeBron James, Survivor’s Remorse explores how two men deal
with success, particularly after one of them becomes an NBA star. James is
on board as executive producer with his friend and business partner Maverick
Carter.
The comedy is scheduled to premiere in autumn 2014.
Produced by Carsey-Werner Company.
Starz
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20.25 Un-Real
Lifetime has ordered ten episodes of Un-Real. The dark comedy showcases the
chaos of producing a dating competition series and centres on a young staffer
whose job is to manipulate relationships on the show. Stars Shiri Appleby,
Megyn Price and and Freddie Stroma.
Produced by A+E Studios.
Lifetime
20.26 Utopia
As previously reported HBO has commissioned a US adaptation of Channel
4 thriller Utopia. The project will be executive produced and directed by David
Fincher (House of Cards) and penned by Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn.
A group of people are forced on the run after discovering a cult graphic novel’s
manuscript called ‘Utopia’. The novel is more important than they first believe as
it has predicted all the disasters that have happened during the last one hundred
years. Finding this manuscript forces the group to run from an organisation
called ‘The Network’.
Distributed by Shine International.
HBO
20.27 The Winklers
ABC has ordered a full series of The Winklers. The comedy is based on the life
of Max Winkler, son of Happy Days star Henry Winkler.
Produced by The Walcott Company.
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