London – FremantleMedia International (FMI) is heading to Cannes with something for every buyer. From thrilling dramas and compelling documentaries, to laughter fuelled comedies, incredible entertainment and inspiring lifestyle – FMI is set to showcase its stand out catalogue at this year’s MIPTV.
Jens Richter, CEO, FremantleMedia International said, “It’s my first market as CEO of FremantleMedia International and I’m proud of the high calibre content that we will be representing at MIPTV. With titles from FremantleMedia’s in-house producers and some of the world’s foremost third party producers, we have a wealth of standout programming that’s sure to deliver a huge impact and strike a chord with both broadcasters and global audiences alike.”
Scripted
- No Offence (8 x 60’) is the outrageous new police procedural series created by BAFTA Award winning writer and producer Paul Abbott (Hit or Miss, Shameless, State of Play). Set in Manchester in North West England, it follows a crack team of officers as they clamp down on crime in an attempt to enforce the law. Further to dealing with the daily grime the squad, led by the sharp Inspector DI Vivienne Deering, suddenly has their hands full when a big case involving a twisted serial killer emerges. It’s a gripping rollercoaster ride as the team is pushed to their limit.
- Deutschland 83 (8 x 60’) is the inspired cold war drama from FremantleMedia’s UFA Fiction in Germany. The German language series is a captivating coming-of-age story set against the real culture wars and political events of Germany in the 1980s. It follows Martin Rauch (Jonas Nay) as the 24 year-old East Germany native is pulled from the world as he knows it and sent to the West as an undercover spy for the Stasi foreign service. Hiding in the West German army, he must gather the secrets of NATO military strategy. Created by Anna and Joerg Winger.
- Eye Candy (10 x 60’) is a chilling 21st century thriller from MTV that is based on the best-selling novel from R.L. Stine. This suspenseful series centers on tech genius Lindy, played by Victoria Justice, a 21-year-old hacker with a gift for seeing clues and connections in the digital world that others can’t. Persuaded by her roommate to try online dating, Lindy begins to suspect that one of her suitors is a deadly cyber stalker. When her friends at the elusive cyberpolice uncover a potential serial killer in Manhattan, all signs point to one of Lindy’s dates.
- Billy & Billie (10 x 30’) from acclaimed screenwriter Neil LaBute, this provocative drama tells the story of Billy (Adam Brody) and Billie (Lisa Joyce) as they fall in love. They face the usual barrage of attention from their friends and family, as well as the normal anxieties that come at the beginning of a new relationship, but complicating things further is the fact that the two are stepbrother and sister. Throughout the series, they struggle to fight what others perceive as taboo, but feels completely right to them.
- Full Circle: Chicago (10 x 30’) centers on Jimmy Parerra (Terry O’Quinn) a Chicago cop who, 18 years ago, inspired by Frank Serpico’s similar act in NYC, blew the whistle on police corruption in Chicago. His actions resulted in sending his own father in law Bud O’Rouke (Stacy Keach) the Chief of Police Detectives to federal prison.
Comedy
- Top Coppers (6 x 30’) is a gag-fuelled character comedy that follows the adventures of cops John Mahogany and Mitch Rust. Set in the fictional world of Justice City, the series centres on the duo as they attempt to get rid of the deranged criminal underworld. Produced by Rough Cut TV for BBC3.
- People Just Do Nothing (9 x 30’) is a mockumentary series following the highs and lows of one of West London’s most talked about pirate radio stations ‘Kurupt FM.’ Delving behind the scenes, the series will introduce the station hosts and hapless duo MC Grindah (Allan Mustafa) and Beats (Hugo Chegwin), who share the secrets behind running an illegal radio station. Produced by Rough Cut TV for the BBC
Entertainment
- Planet’s Got Talent (6 x 30’) will highlight the most incredible acts from across the globe. This fun filled series showcases hilarious and show stopping performances from Got Talent’s around the world. Every clip is unforgettable whether it’s for the right or wrong reasons. A Thames/Syco production for ITV (UK).
- Britain’s Got Talent Season 9 (18 x 60’) is a gripping, entertainment series from Thames (part of FremantleMedia UK) and Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment. With the dream judging panel, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams, the show is sure to unearth some of the most original talent around.
- The Keith Lemon Sketch Show (8 x 60’) produced by Talkbalk for ITV2 (UK), is a fast paced sketch show in which Keith Lemon affectionately spoofs the world of TV, film and famous faces including the likes of One Direction and Kim Kardashian. Keith is joined by his celebrity pals along the way.
- Party Down South (Seasons 1-3) (40 x 60’) produced by 495 Productions for CMT (US) this hit American series sees eight of the biggest, baddest personalities in South Carolina come together in one house to work hard and party even harder for one wild summer. There are love triangles, quarrels and not a moment’s peace as the housemates bond over beer and good times.
- Who Lives Here? (10 x 30’) is a brand new property series with a fascinating twist…neither the participants nor the audience know who lives in which featured home. In each episode five strangers tour each other’s homes together and try to figure out who lives where but the only tools at their disposal are each other’s professions and first impressions. A 3Bird Media production for W.Network (Canada).
- Take Me Out (8 x 75’) king of dating and host Paddy McGuiness returns for a brand new series where 30 single girls battle it out to find a date. The single men on the series are revealed by the Love Lift and have to do their best to impress the girls. A Thames Production for ITV (UK).
Factual
- The Seventies (8 x 60’) captures a dramatic decade in America. The country lost its first war, endured two energy crisis, and Richard Nixon resigned as President following an unprecedented political scandal. The 1970’s was a dramatic era of cultural diversity; with the introduction of music from The Sex Pistols, Blondie and Donna Summer and in television Roots, Charlie’s Angels and Laverne and Shirley. Through the use of interviews and rarely seen archive footage, The Seventies paints a vivid portrait of a decade of lasting consequences. A CNN, Playtone and Herzog and Company production for CNN (US).
- Connected (20 x 30’) is the self-filmed journey of six New Yorkers who don’t know each other but whose stories weave together to make up the fabric of New York and who’s lives become thematically connected. Filmed on personal handicams 24/7 over six months the series explores the notion of family, revealing the personal connections that (re)define family. KODA Communications in association with Warrior Poets for AOL.
- Nigel Marven’s Cruise Ship Adventures (6 x 60’) Adventurer Nigel Marven is stepping aboard a luxury cruise liner to explore the extraordinary creatures that live in each of the ships ports of call. He’ll be jumping off at each destination, meeting the locals and taking passengers and crew to search for astonishing animals. There’s limited time at each port so it’s a race against the clock to seek out these special creatures. Produced by Image Impact for Watch (UK).
- Bondi Ink (10 x 60’) will go behind the scenes at the busiest tattoo store in Australia during the frenetic summer season on the one and only Bondi Beach. A group of talented young artists show what they are really made of and, along with the help of the stars of NY Ink Mike Diamond and world famous tattoo artist Megan Massacre the shop sees some incredible summer stories put into ink. An Unbreakable International Production for Network Ten (Australia).
- An Hour To Save Your Life (6 x 60’) is a compelling series that gives an in-depth picture of emergency medicine during that critical first hour. In each episode, the series follows three different emergency scenarios as they unravel and unpacks the first 60minutes of life-saving treatment. It also explores what happens to the body and how new innovations are transforming patient outcomes and increasing survival. A Boundless (part of FremantleMedia UK) production for BBC2 (UK).
Lifestyle
- Jamie and Jimmy’s Food Fight Club (6 x 60’) Returns for a third season. Childhood friends Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty are back in their pop up café cooking up show stopping dishes for a host of celebrity friends and punters. Produced by Fresh One for Channel 4 (UK).
- Made In Italy with Silvia Colloca (10 x 30’) from FremantleMedia Australia, follows the passionate and inspiring chef Silvia Colloca as she relives her heritage and ventures off the beaten track. She’s set to discover mouthwatering, family focused food that harnesses local produce from Abruzzo, Le Marche and Molise. A FremantleMedia Australia Production.