Rudyard Kipling's “The Jungle Book”

mipcom 2009 newsFocus MIPCOM HIGHLIGHT Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” Timeless Adventures in an All-New 3D HD Animated Series SALES SALES SALES H 2 0 –JUST ADD WATER 3 RD SEASON ›› p . 6 THE PROTECTORS ›› p . 12 KRUPP – A FAMILY BET WEEN WAR AND PEACE ›› p . 18 0 2 ›› E DI T OR I A L / C ON T E N T S sales children ›› 04 Timeless Classic. Superior Animation. ›› 06 H 2O’s 3rd Season – More Magic, More Danger, More Romance! ›› 08 He’s Yellow, He’s Furry and He’s Back ›› 09 New Eyes on a New World ›› 10 Cave-Girl Lights Up Preschool Comedy ›› 11 A Magical Tale of Past and Present, of Friendship and Discovery series ›› 12 Their Job Is to Protect – Both the Good and the Bad ›› 14 New Telenovela Sparkles with Love, Heartbreak and Crystal Jewelry ›› 16 Psychology in Its Most Appealing Form ›› 17 Joining the Ranks of TV’s Special Police Squads: Stuttgart tv movies ›› 18 A Family Saga Cast in Steel ›› 20 Sometimes Half a Century Isn’t Enough to Forget … ›› 21 If You Search for One Single Truth, Be Prepared to Find Many … Dear Friends, Autumn is the season of children. It’s back-to-school time, MIPCOM Junior time, and time for you to inspect countless new television programs for children and youths. I feel confident in claiming that our line-up contains at least one program that you’ll feel you’ve got to have. But secretly, I’m convinced you’ll find several! For kids of all ages, there’s a stunning new 3D animated adaptation of Kipling’s classic, the “Jungle Book,” and the adventure-comedy series “Marsupilami,” featuring the popular comic-book hero. For toddlers, we’ve got top-notch animated series like “Fun With Claude” and “Igam Ogam.” On the live-action front, don’t miss “Stella and the Star of the Orient,” a handsomely filmed, evocative time-travel adventure. Finally, there’s a special treat for all fans of “H 2 O – Just Add Water:” the third season! Millions of fans in over 120 countries are eagerly awaiting the new mermaids-with-superpowers adventures. The success of “H 2 O” and its follow-up series “The Elephant Princess” is hardly surprising, seeing that they’re both the brainchild of Jonathan M. Shiff, Australia’s producer of blockbuster children’s and youth series. And that we’ve been co-producing audience favorites with Shiff for several years now – “Wicked Science” and “Scooter” are some of our first joint projects – should also come as no surprise: we’re practically pioneers in children’s television! In recent years, we’ve been stepping up our production output in animated entertainment. Produced with top-of-the-line animation specialists, these timeless programs keep adding new contours and highlights to our valuable library. With attractive all-media offers and B2C platforms, our children’s portfolio – live action as well as animation – boasts the ideal prerequisites for the expansion of our service offerings in the digital world. Stop by our stand No. 21.02 – 23.01 in Cannes. We’re looking forward to seeing you! documentaries ›› 22 Showdown in Germania’s Ancient Forests ›› 24 Eight Years in Captivity ›› 25 Between Madness and Brilliance zdf archive ›› 26 The Whole World in a Clip in production merchandi merchandising fiction ›› 29 A Tale of Love, Death and the Endangered Beauty of Nature ›› 30 A Deadly Virus. A Foolhardy Robbery. 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Fiction your thing? Feel the frisson of danger with fearless bodyguards, the lure of love in a new telenovela and the wages of power in an epic of arms and steel. If you want your facts laced with thrills, follow the fates of four inventors and the mastermind of the Roman Army’s biggest defeat. ›› children ›› documentaries ›› series ›› movies ›› | | ›› | | ›› n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 04 C H I L DR E N SA L E S Timeless Classic. Superior Animation. ›› “the jungle book” (52 x 11’ + 1 x 60’ hd) special roll-out package for all platforms * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan … magical names, memorized by children all over the world ever since Rudyard Kipling’s immortal classic “The Jungle Book” came out over a century ago. The adventures of the boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle leap to life for the first time ever in a 3D HD animated series for children aged 6 to 9. The jungle itself now becomes a vibrant character, bursting with color and life. And playing upon its every register with masterful command is our impetuous, irrepressible hero Mowgli! M owgli is still a boy, and his escapades reflect his fun-loving, daredevil spirit. How could a human raised by wolves not be adventurous! Especially when his best friends are a wise bear named Baloo, the panther Bagheera, and the python Kaa! Blessed with a quick wit, a sharp instinct and an optimistic outlook on life, Mowgli learns to overcome adversity and survive in the jungle. This is particularly challenging with a tenacious enemy like Shere Khan, a Royal Bengal tiger. Mowgli also has to defend himself against a sneaky jackal and the Bandar-Log, or monkey people, who live in the forest treetops and pay no heed to the laws of the jungle. Mowgli’s adventures unfold not only in the lush tropical forest, but also amidst the ruins of splendid Indian royal forts, temples, waterfalls and the Waingunga River. As the series progresses, other characters from Kipling’s stories are introduced to maintain a constant source of storytelling: the wolf Akela and Mowgli’s wolf “parents,” several wild and exotic animals, and even human beings! This first major animated retelling of “The Jungle Book” since the 1967 Disney production is much more faithful to Kipling’s beloved stories and characters than previous adaptations – hardly surprising considering that it’s produced in India, the “home” of “The Jungle Book!” Hyderabad-based DQ Entertainment, a global leader in high-quality animated series and games, joins forces with coproducers ZDF (the series’ editorial leader), ZDF Enterprises and TF1, who are cooperating with various partners including NBC Universal. The result is a unique fusion of DQ Entertainment’s cutting-edge technology and artistry with the coproduction partners’ decades-long experience in children’s programs. Stories bursting with action and color, sparkling with wit and comedy – stories that stimulate the minds n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S C H I L DR E N 05 Depth in the jungle: 3D animation adds realism to the jungle experience and to the heroes Mowgli, Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python. of the program’s target viewers while capturing the hearts of their parents. The series has the best chances of becoming that most coveted and elusive of properties: a literature-based children’s series that rigorously respects its source yet offers broadcasters and merchandisers countless opportunities for exploitation. Also being released in 2010 together with the first season of the TV series (52 x 11’) is a 60-minute TV special. “The Jungle Book” – tales from an exotic world that will enchant children and their families for years to come! ‹‹ bo n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 06 C H I L DR E N SA L E S H2O’s 3rd Season – More Magic, More Danger, More Romance! ›› “h 2 0 – just add water” (78 x 26’ – 26 x 26’ hd new) special roll-out package for all platforms The wait is over! Season 3 is available! Millions of fans all over the world will soon be jumping into the Moon Pool again with their favorite mermaids. This time with a bright new mermaid, a cool new boy, spectacular new special effects, lots of great pop music, and darker adventures that require the utmost from the girls and their friends. R aising the bar with each new season, producer Jonathan M. Shiff goes all out to meet the expectations of his mermaid fans. And there are plenty of them: the series has been sold to over 140 territories, including the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, the Benelux, Scandinavia, Latin America and Spain. The third season sees the arrival of a new mermaid, Bella, who is played by popular young Australian actress Indiana Evans (known from the hit series “Home and Away”). Rikki and Cleo think they know everything about their superpowers – until Rikki is kidnapped by a spooky water tentacle. She is saved by Cleo and Bella, a new girl who’s happy to meet other mermaids like her! The girls’ lives are also given a mighty shake when a new boy turns up at school, Will (Luke Mitchell), who’s got freakish free-diving skills, in addition to great looks. When both Rikki and Bella develop a crush on Will, the girls’ loyalty is put to the test. Zane, meanwhile, is still pining after Rikki, which leads to a nearfatal challenge with Will. With fish fleeing the coast and the changes in the Moon Pool becoming more and more threatening, the girls have to band together to confront the mystifying water force. Using their combined powers, Cleo, Rikki and Bella save Mako Island and ward off a catastrophic event, ultimately realizing their unique destinies as mermaids. The third season of “H 2O – Just Add Water” again offers stunning underwater photography; but it now features even more awesome production values, including more action, more visual effects and more spectacular underwater tank fi lming at the Warner Roadshow Studios on Australia’s Gold Coast. * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE Large photo, from left to right: Rikki (Cariba Heine), Cleo (Phoebe Tonkin) and Bella (Indiana Evans). Below: Cleo and Lewis finally back together (Angus McLaren). Bottom: Bella and Cleo conjure up some magic. n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S C H I L DR E N 07 Trouble at sea and on land (from top to bottom): In the Moon Pool, it’s water tentacles the girls have to cope with; on land, it’s boys. New heartthrob Will (Luke Mitchell) doesn’t quite know what to think about mermaids... The series has become a global smash hit for Jonathan M. Shiff Productions and ZDF Enterprises, the producers and distributors of “H 2O.” It’s been raking in awards practically since it hit the TV screens: Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, ATOM Award nomination, Logie Award, AFI nominations … Merchandising is keeping pace with the series’ international success as a huge variety of products has been launched on key markets. As to the stars of “H 2O,” they’re busy acquiring fi lm experience, like Cariba Heine, who’ll soon be seen in the Steven Spielberg production “The Pacific.” Ready to tackle new projects in the future – including an “H 2O” feature film and new seasons of Shiff’s latest mega hit “The Elephant Princess” – Shiff and ZDF Enterprises have extended their partnership agreement for another six years. A winning team for children, youths and teens all over the world! ‹‹ bo n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 08 C H I L DR E N SA L E S No tall tail: Hector shows “Marsu” what he can build (right). Mother Marsupilami and progeny get comfy in nest (top). Villainess Felicia (above, 2nd from right) plans to tame nature. He’s Yellow, He’s Furry and He’s Back ›› “marsupilami” (52 x 26’) Marsupilami is back! The comicbook and animated hero hops, leaps and swings onto the small screen once again for a totally new animation series! Recast in a dynamic new look and bursting with humor, the series targets kids of today. While youngsters zip off into the jungle for fun with Marsupilami and his new friend Hector, parents can rest assured that their children are picking up sound values like ecological awareness, civil courage, and the importance of friendship and loyalty. T he brand-new series takes us deep into the Palombian rainforest, where the Marsupilami is the king of the jungle! Whoever contests his title has to confront the mammal’s tail, the longest and most versatile in the jungle. His new friend is Hector, a super-bright but super-clumsy kid from London, who’s accompanying his aunt Diane, a botanist, on a research trip. the internationally respected WWF. With various websites, including a WWF -related “Save Palombia!” site, the producers and creators of “Marsupilami” draw the attention of youngsters in particular to the dangers of deforestation. The classic comic-book character is back, and he’s showing kids of today that being cool means living in harmony with nature! ‹‹ bo Hector is soon having lots of fun with his new friend “Marsu” and his family. But there’s something rotten in the state of Palombia: Felicia Devowert! The eccentric multimillionaire plans to raze the jungle and build a super-modern megalopolis in its place. Besides being an ecological disaster, this would also mean robbing Marsupilami, his family and the other inhabitants of the jungle of their natural habitat. Felicia Devowert must be stopped! Produced by Samka Productions and Marsu Productions in coproduction with France 3 and in cooperation with ZDF and ZDF Enterprises, the new adventures of Marsupilami highlight the series’ core ecological values, which it shares, for example, with * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE ORMATION, CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: LES P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 91.281 91.259 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE DF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S C H I L DR E N 09 New Eyes on a New World ›› “fun with claude” (52 x 10’) special roll-out package for all platforms Based on the books by awardwinning illustrator David Wojtowycz, “Fun with Claude” introduces children to an enchanting and colorful world, and to a cute, cuddly and spirited little polar bear who, like many children, moves to a new home. C laude has moved with his Mum, Dad and Gran from his icy Arctic home in Little Snowington to a place that is far, far away and quite the opposite – the sunny and bustling town of Bearhampton, on the other side of the world. In his new home Claude is intrigued and often bemused by everyday things. Rain fascinates him, wheels mesmerise him and all the gadgets of modern life amaze him. There are so many new things to learn about: creatures and plants he has never seen before, strange and mysterious places he just can’t wait to visit, even the simplest of things like the tickliness of the green grass is exciting. “Fun with Claude” celebrates differences and encourages our young audience to take a closer look at the things around them, introducing the knowledge and skills, understanding and emotions that children need to make the most of everyday life. In order to increase the brand awareness and further support the educational values of “Fun with Claude”, ZDF Enterprises now offers a microsite that invites young viewers to go on an interactive voyage of learning and discovery with Claude. They can meet Claude’s family and friends, join him in exploring Bearhampton, his new home, and playfully discover Claude’s world while solving the little problems of everyday life with him. Various games keep children amused while stimulating their cognitive processes, and encouraging their creativity and their eagerness to make discoveries. * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE As a 3-year-old polar bear in a new environment far from the Arctic, Claude is a “fish out of water” who possesses a preschooler’s sense of wonder. Navigating an unfamiliar community with interest and enthusiasm, he takes responsibility for his own learning and “Fun with Claude” is produced by distinguished U.K . animation firms Red & Blue, headed by Marion Edwards, models useful strategies for finding answers to quesand Dot to Dot, managed by Jo Killingley, in coproductions, solving problems, and making sense of perplextion with Disney Channel U.K., ZDF and ZDF Enterprises. ing situations. A brave explorer in his own home, ‹‹ bo Claude offers a fresh perspective on everyday things: animals, plants, transportation, colors, smells, food, objects, customs, and events. It’s hard not to attract attention when you’re a polar bear in a land of brown and black bears. But Claude and his family feel right at home! n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 10 C H I L DR E N SA L E S Cave-Girl Lights Up Preschool Comedy ›› “igam ogam” (26 x 10’) special roll-out package for all platforms You think life in the Stone Age was no fun? Meet Igam Ogam, who’s ready to prove you wrong! More bubbly than an active volcano, more curious than a Curiosaurus, she’s a fun-loving little cave-girl who tackles the daily challenges of growing up with invincible optimism and her comfort blanket! P reschoolers are in for a big treat with this fresh and innovative stop-frame animation series in bite-sized 10-minute episodes. Little pig-tailed Igam Ogam is a mischievous toddler who’s curious about everything around her. And like the preschoolers and kindergarten-aged kiddies watching from home, she’s totally into playing, having fun, making experiences and learning about our wonderful world – even if there are more dinosaurs around than people! pterodactyl who’s much wiser than Igam Ogam; and Triple Tog, a saber-toothed tiger duvet and voice of reason. Never far away is Big Daddy, who lovingly watches over Igam Ogam and her friends. Whether “stealing” the sun, wanting back a gift she’s just given, getting on everybody’s nerves with her singing, or trying to get out of taking a bath or cleaning her room, Igam Ogam infuses each fantasy-filled episode with her irresistible charm. Produced by award-winning children’s and family entertainment specialist Calon TV (Hanna’s Helpline) in coproduction with Five, S4C and ZDF Enterprises, “Igam Ogam” puts the accent on strong educational values, visual comedy and humorous action sequences that will have toddlers asking for more Stone Age adventures! ‹‹ bo For Igam Ogam, every day means a new adventure. And, above all, it means playing with her friends Roly, a super-fast, banana-obsessed monkey; Doggy, a baby dinosaur who loves to lick his friends; Birdie, a small Peaceful coexistence: with dinosaurs this cute, it’s a shame they’re extinct (above, with blue monkey Roly and Igam Ogam). Musical jam session with Igam Ogam and friends (below). * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S C H I L DR E N 11 A Magical Tale of Past and Present, of Friendship and Discovery ›› “stella and the star of the orient” (1 x 90’) A world without MP3 , SMS and Internet? Unimaginable for a 10-year-old today. But what kid doesn’t dream of finding some secret door to the past, some magic window that opens onto a bygone time! With a bit of magic and lots of curiosity, Stella is swept back to the dawn of the 20th century, where she must battle thieves, find a hidden treasure, save a family – and even wear a dress! Winner at the Chicago Film Festival 2008. I n the stately old house that belonged to Stella’s great-great-grandma Clementine, Stella finds a magic wardrobe that transports her back to the early 20th century. Suddenly, the old villa throbs with life, and Stella meets Clementine – now also ten – and her little brother Gustav. The children soon realize that Stella has come from the future. But what a bad time to have chosen! Clementine’s father is bankrupt, which means that she will never be able to realize her dream of studying medicine. Both haunting in its wintry, dream-like atmosphere and rousing through its spirited young protagonists, “Stella and the Star of the Orient” draws young viewers into a fantastic and thoroughly engrossing adventure. With its opulent indoor sets and period costumes, and its majestic outdoor locations, it sweeps youngsters into a magical story of friendship and discovery. Produced by Kinderfilm GmbH for ZDF. ‹‹ bo * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE But there’s still hope! Stella hears of a treasure – the “Star of the Orient” – hidden by eccentric Uncle Anton and persuades her new friends to help her search for it. But they aren’t alone: two thieves have overheard them. With the criminals hot on their heels, the youngsters set out into the snowy woods, where they scale rocky hills and descend spooky gorges in search of a mysterious cave. They fearlessly maneuver an automobile up a narrow mountain road and plunge down the valley in a handcar. Finally, they thwart their pursuers and find the precious stone. The “Star of the Orient” will save the family from bankruptcy and allow Clementine to study. Mission accomplished! But now it’s time for Stella to head back to the present … Stella (Laura Berschuck, middle) and her early 20th-century friends Clementine (Hanna Schwamborn, left) and Gustav (Julius Römer, right). Small photo, top: Are the children about to find the Star of the Orient? n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 12 SERIES SA L E S Their Job Is to Protect – Both the Good and the Bad ›› “the protectors” (10 x 60’) spe special roll-out package for all platforms When the media train their cameras on some head of state or other dignitary, all eyes are on the man or woman at the center. But close by, their eyes darting into the crowd of reporters and onlookers, are the bodyguards who ensure that their client stays alive – whether it’s a royal princess or a rogue potentate. In Copenhagen, this is the job of Rasmus, Jonas and Jasmina, three friends and colleagues in the city’s Personal Protection Unit – the Protectors. T heir work demands extreme concentration, lightning-fast reactions and the ability to make split-second decisions – always the right ones! Even before they’ve completed their training, Rasmus, Jonas and Jasmina are sent on their fi rst mission: to protect the Minister of Defense from a grieving, and highly dangerous, ex-Yugoslavian military man who blames the government for his son’s death in Baghdad. Jasmina’s own Middle-Eastern origins will prove to be a handicap in another case involving an extremist group pressuring the Prime Minister to change the immigration policy – and recruiting sympathizers within the ranks of the police… Rasmus, Jonas and Jasmina are the heroes, a tight-knit community of friends who live and work together. A strapping, self-confident man, Rasmus is the sweet country boy who still believes in the fundamental decency of mankind. Jonas lives in the moment and focuses on the now; he’s a womanizer whose marriage with an Israeli is on the rocks and whose affairs are a security hazard. Jasmina, Egyptian-born but Danish-raised, is a go-getter, a synthesis of self-control and abandon, an intellectual whose Arabic background is both a bane and a blessing for her work. Produced by DR-TV, “The Protectors” is the brainchild of Mai Brostrøm and Peter Thorsboe, the creators of the International Emmy-Award winning series “The Eagle.” The series focuses on the lives and missions of the three specialists and their superiors. But it also portrays the people they protect and those they protect them from. Another crisp, clear police series with unmistakable Scandinavian flair. A nail-biting, in-yourface approach to the perils of our violent times! ‹‹ nm * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE Copenhagen’s Muslim community sets the scene for another mission in which a young woman informs the police that her neighbor might be preparing an act of terrorism in the city. A pathological stalker threatening the Prime Minister and his fiancée, a popular actress, take the Protectors on a psychological journey into a demented mind. And personal demons again take to the fore when a British climate specialist is kidnapped by her former lover, who is now a wanted terrorist… n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S SERIES 13 The Protectors (above, left to right): Jonas (André Babikian), Jasmina (Cecilie Stenspil) and Rasmus (Søren Vejby). Copenhagen’s most agile and fearless bodyguards have the full support of their entire team (far right). n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 14 SERIES SA L E S n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S SERIES 15 New Telenovela Sparkles with Love, Heartbreak and Crystal Jewelry ›› “alisa – follow your heart” (240 x 42’) special roll-out package for all platforms Alisa Lenz and luck? Her boyfriend cheats on her, then leaves her with a mountain of debts... She ruins her job application by angering the company’s CEO... She loses the cut-glass pendant that was the only keepsake from her biological parents – and that was her good-luck charm… Decidedly, luck does not seem to smile on Alisa. But if you think this is enough to keep her from pursuing her goal of happiness and fulfillment, you don’t know Alisa! I ncurably optimistic and cheery, Alisa, 27, leaves her faithless boyfriend in Berlin and heads back to the small town she grew up in with her adoptive parents. A trained optician, she hopes to get a job at the Castellhoff Optical Works. On the way, she accidentally meets a dashing young man, Christian, who fully, totally, and immediately wins her heart. As she ponders whether she will ever see him again, she runs into a mean-spirited man scolding a little girl, and gives him a piece of her mind. Alisa pursues her goals with passion and determination, and finds loving support and encouragement in her down-to-earth family as well as in her new friend Mona. The fun-loving, temperamental Italian café owner has a razor-sharp understanding of human relations, but somehow just doesn’t see that the man of her life is right in front of her… Among the other twists and turns linking the various protagonists are a stroke of fate that befalls Ellen; the true identity and past ordeal of Ludwig Castellhoff’s amnesia-stricken wife Liliana; the remarkable transformation of Oskar’s beauty-queen wife into a strong, selfpossessed woman; and the bitter rivalry between Christian and his best friend Paul for the heart of Alisa… Produced by Grundy UFA for ZDF, “Alisa” is a light and spirited new telenovela which, in the words of ZDF story editor Heike Hempel, will “move, entertain, and be fun to watch - which works because viewers can identify with the female lead. This keeps them glued to the edge of their seat.” Welcome to the palpitating romance of Alisa and Christian, and to a world of shocking secrets and diabolical intrigues! ‹‹ nm It’s her “peace” of mind that’s shattered, however, when she learns that the nasty man is Oskar Castellhoff, one of the two CEO s of the Castellhoff Works, and that Christian is the other CEO. Worse yet, Christian is engaged to tough-as-nails lawyer Ellen, who’s having an affair with the married Oskar. With Oskar, Alisa has won a foe for life; with Christian, she embarks on a turbulent adventure of romance, love and heartache, and on a quest to uncover the secret of her crystal pendant – and of her family. From left to right: Christian Castellhoff (Jan Hartmann) casts his spell on Alisa Lenz (Theresa Scholze). Ellen Burg (Nadine Warmuth) plots a new intrigue. Alisa and the pendant that is the key to her past. * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 16 SERIES SA L E S Psychology in Its Most Appealing Form ›› “maria” (12 x 52’) Maria Blix’s (Charlotte Frogner) specialty is reaching out to the island’s inhabitants. Maria Blix is a young psychologist with splendid career perspectives and a devoted lover. Then she gets a message that her father has died. The funeral takes her back to Hvaler, the scenic island of her childhood. But where other people recall perfect summer days, Maria thinks of her mother’s early death, her alcoholic dad, and her aunt, the town’s mayor, who was too busy to give her family support. W ith those memories locked away in her past, she feels like a fish out of water on the picturesque islands with their charming and eccentric individuals. Maria wants to flee the small-town atmosphere again, but then she runs into Steffen, a manic-compulsive 17year-old with a domineering father. While her mind tells her to leave, her instinct tells her that the island and its people might be more important to her, and even crucial for own happiness. She finally decides to stay for the summer and work as the island psychologist. Some locals mistrust the bigcity girl gone native, but others find the sweet-natured, compassionate young woman appealing. Like Mads Jansen, the local handyman… She soon realizes that she can be a big help for some of the islanders. Among them are the insult-spewing Angry Lady; a man holding his children hostage at gunpoint; and Maria’s cousin, who is traumatized by his experiences in Afghanistan… While exploring the past of her clients, stories come to the surface that help Maria understand herself and find peace with her own past. After all, it’s fate that brought her back to the island… * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE Produced by Rubicon TV AS the drama series “Maria” averaged a 30 % share on Norway’s TV 2 in 2008/2009. This success was heavily due to Charlotte Frogner (Dead Snow) as the irresistible, down-to-earth psychologist who helps other people much better than she can help herself. Shot in and around the beautiful island group of Hvaler, “Maria” combines fascinating psychological cases with a tender romance and subplots both humorous and dramatic. ‹‹ nm n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S SERIES 17 Joining the Ranks of TV’s Special Police Squads: Stuttgart ›› “stuttgart homicide” (20 x 45’) special roll-out package for all platforms A lively city, a thriving metropolis, Mediterranean flair in southern Germany – Stuttgart wears a smiling face. But it’s a place where money whispers instead of talks, and where passions are kept buttoned up and best hidden from view. It’s a town of social, economic and cultural contrasts that sometimes can’t be reconciled without violence. It’s a town that needs a special crime squad – Stuttgart Homicide. T he team would be unthinkable without Chief Inspector Martina Seiffert, an experienced and uncompromising investigator. Her fl inty colleague Jo likes to pass himself off as the tough, unyielding nonconformist, but way down deep he’s as warm and soft as a Swabian spaetzle. Inspector Anna Badosi is a criminologist who’s an ace in profi ling. Completing the team is young Rico Sander, an IT specialist with a borderline-legal way of getting the data he needs. They all look up to Criminal Director Michael Kaiser, the head of homicide at Stuttgart’s police headquarters, an eloquent and efficient boss who runs his team like a family. * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE And like in any family, there are misunderstandings, power struggles, rivalries, as well as a strong sense of togetherness and mutual respect. Stuttgart Homicide knows its turf inside out, and glides smoothly from one level of society to another: from illegal football betting clubs to mafia-style extortionists, from greedy hotelquality-testers to diamond-stealing fi remen, and from fanatical conservative Christians to bedridden mothers who may or may not have a fortune to bequeath to their favorite son or care-giver… Produced by Bavaria Fernsehproduktion GmbH for ZDF, “Stuttgart Homicide” joins the ranks of some of television’s most solid and longest-running crime fare, including “Cologne P.D.”, “Leipzig Homicide” and “SOKO 5113,” all available from ZDF Enterprises. ‹‹ nm Jo interrogates a young witness (top). Inspector Seiffert with forensics specialist (above). The Stuttgart Homicide team (below, from left): Rico Sander (Benjamin Strecker), Martina Seiffert (Astrid M. Fünderich), Michael Kaiser (Karl Kranzkowski), Anna Badosi (Nina Gnädig) and Jo Stoll (Peter Ketnath). n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 18 T V MOV I E S SA L E S * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE A tense relationship: Bertha Krupp (Iris Berben) and her son Alfried (Benjamin Sadler). In an industry dominated by men (small photo), Bertha was a force to be reckoned with. n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S T V MOV I E S 19 A Family Saga Cast in Steel ›› “krupp – a family between war and peace” (3 x 90’ / 2 x 90’) Few families have been so intimately connected with the destiny of their nation as Germany’s Krupp family. Arms manufacturers since the early 17th century, builders of Germany’s first major steelworks, the Krupps set up the largest munitions factory in the world and became known as the “armorers of the German Reich.” They served the Kaiser. They served Hitler. And then they served the Allies. No government could do without this dynasty built of steel, arms and blood. T his high-gloss event miniseries relates the story of the Krupps in the 20th century, the period of their greatest power – and of their downfall. Centered on two of the leading figures in the Krupp dynasty, Bertha and her son Alfried, it paints a sweeping panorama of major historical events. But above all, it is the moving story of a family whose children were raised to be first and foremost Krupps before anything else. In Bertha we find a matriarch who clung to the past and to the family’s privileged position. And in Alfried, we fi nd a tormented administrator who collaborated with evil and realized that the winds of change had to come... Produced by MOOVIE – the art of entertainment for ZDF, “Krupp – A Family Between War and Peace” is directed by Carlo Rola. Iris Berben, one of Germany’s leading actresses, portrays Bertha Krupp; Benjamin Sadler (Side Effects) her son Alfried. Exceptional production values allied with historical authenticity keynote this drama of a family that fought for power, strove for wealth, achieved renown – and yet never found peace. ‹‹ nm Scenes from a family whose wealth was built on war, and whose power was more important than any family ties. KRUPP – MYTH AND TRUTH (1 x 45’) In this documentary companion to the three-part miniseries, Sebastian Dehnhardt and Manfred Oldenburg peel away the myths to reveal the naked truth about this powerful family. Interviews with members of the Krupp family, as well as previously unknown facts and spectacular private fi lms, help us understand who the Krupps really were and what price they paid for their legendary success. The program is produced by Broadview TV for ZDF. ‹‹ rp n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 20 T V MOV I E S SA L E S Inspector Danner (Heino Ferch) narrows in on a suspect (large photo, center). Vera Targensee (Andrea Sawatzki) is pursuing her own shady agenda (right). Hannah (Charleen Deetz) fears for her life (far right). Sometimes Half a Century Isn’t Enough to Forget… ›› “abducted” (2 x 90’) A little girl and her father are abducted. The mother is contacted by the kidnappers, who want 22 million euros. She’s a surgeon – but never in her wildest dreams could she scrape together 22 million! Unless … Unless she finds the way back to her father, with whom she broke off all contact 20 years ago. A man she doesn’t trust, but the only man who can help her … L iane Bergmann, the daughter of Albert Targensee, has long kept her identity a secret. How do the kidnappers know about her connection to the wealthy industrialist? Inspector Danner has trouble gaining Liane’s confidence, especially since she puts more faith in her own investigative powers than in the police’s. And when she finally does agree to meet her father, she discovers that her husband has been literally “selling” family secrets to him. Liane starts to suspect that her own husband is cooperating with the kidnappers … and has to resist being engulfed by a dark and deadly secret that now emerges in full force to destroy the venerable façade of the Targensee family. Produced by Network Movie for ZDF, “Abducted” leaves the familiar thriller path behind to show how in every family and every relationship there are abysses and secrets that can erupt into drama or even tragedy at any moment. ‹‹ nm The abductors demand that Targensee hand over the ransom. But neither Liane nor Targensee have factored in Liane’s ambitious sister Vera, who needs the money for a spectacular business deal in the U.S. And when the next call from the kidnappers comes from the U.S., Inspector Danner urgently scours the past of Targensee, who grew up in New York. Vera, Frank, Targensee himself – Liane suspects her entire family * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S T V MOV I E S 21 If You Search for One Single Truth, Be Prepared to Find Many… ›› “kennedy’s brain” (2 x 90’) Louise Cantor’s son Henrik is dead. Suicide, say the cops. Murder, says Louise. A noted archaeologist, Louise knows she can only get the big picture if she puts bits and pieces together. She learns that Henrik led a parallel life under a false name in Barcelona … That he was obsessed with the conspiracy theory concerning John F. Kennedy’s brain... And that he was involved in mysterious activities in Mozambique … But Louise is still light years away from the big picture … I n Mozambique, Louise meets Henrik’s girlfriend Lucinda, a bright young woman who’s carved out a life for herself with her looks and street smarts. With her help, Louise penetrates a complex world of neo-colonial exploiters in the form of a dubious import-export firm and an AIDS clinic run by a U.S. entrepreneur. dimensions. With nothing left to lose but her life, she takes up the battle to find the truth… Produced by Bavaria Pictures, Yellow Bird Films and ARD Degeto “Kennedy’s Brain” is based on a novel by bestselling crime author Henning Mankell (Wallander series) and features such top-of-the-line names as Iris Berben (The Krupps, Buddenbrooks), Heino Ferch and Karl Markovics. Urs Egger (Mankell’s The Return of the Dancing Master, Opernball) directs from a script by Nils Morten Osburg. The production was shot in a variety of spectacular locations in Germany, Sweden, South Africa and Mozambique. ‹‹ nm Her growing suspicion that the clinic is carrying out deadly experiments on healthy people pushes her across an invisible line: no longer a concerned mother worthy of commiseration, she is now a high-risk factor that must be eliminated. Yet she continues piecing together the puzzle of her son’s past, discovering along the way that Henrik had stumbled upon a scandal of unbelievable Iris Berben (in white, left, and above) plays Louise Cantor, a woman who is drawn into a vortex of crime and murder in Mozambique. * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 22 D O C U M E N TA R I E S SA L E S Showdown in Germania’s Ancient Forests ›› “the battle against rome” (2 x 52’ hd) Why did Roman-educated Arminius betray the Romans? It is the worst defeat ever suffered by the Roman Empire: three legions – 30,000 men, 10 percent of the Roman Army’s fighting force – cut down in the forests of Germania. Informed of the news, Emperor Augustus roars “Give me back my legions!” A man the Romans had trained and trusted has betrayed and defeated them: Arminius, son of a Cheruscan tribe’s leader. P Produced by Uwe Kersken and his Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion, directed by Christian Twente (both renowned for their prestigious China documentaries distributed by ZDF Enterprises), this program brings to life one of the most devastating battles of ancient times: the Battle of Varus, also known as the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, which played a decisive role in shaping modern-day Europe. what makes the Romans strong – and knows how to exploit their weaknesses. As the leader and mastermind of the attack, he gathers together a massive army of rebel soldiers who annihilate the Romans in the course of three days. The Roman commander Varus commits suicide and Arminius is hailed as the new king of the Teutons. This dialogue-driven, fact-based drama draws on the most recent historical evidence and incorporates new findings about the nature of Roman military power and Roman rule. The film explores how the Romans enforced their rule through the Pax Romana by imposing taxes, building new settlements, absorbing “Barbarian” tribes into their service and instilling within them the Roman way of life. Set in Rome, the Balkans and the fledgling Roman province of Germania, the ground-breaking fi lm tells the epic story of the battle through the eyes of one of It is the year 9 A.D., exactly 2,000 years ago. A vast Roman convoy – legionnaires, pack horses and civilians – under the command of Governor Quinctilius Varus hacks its way through the dense forests of Germania, hampered by mud and torrential rain. Unknown to the Romans, they are under observation: by a cunning enemy, out for revenge: Arminius. Arminius, the German who was brought up in Rome as a Roman, had been sent back to the northern province of Germania, where he rediscovers his roots. He knows n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S D O C U M E N TA R I E S 23 The Germanic tribesmen have had enough of Roman taxes, Roman laws and Roman soldiers. Now it’s time to fight (left)! A Roman fort much like the one that housed Quinctilius Varus’ army (middle). Meticulously recreated Roman armor heightens the program’s authenticity (right). Having lost 30,000 men, Quinctilius Varus commits suicide (large photo, bottom). its survivors, Rufus, a typical Roman officer of the time. The ancient Roman-Germanic world is brought to life by CGI technology, gritty battle scenes and powerful dialogues. Thanks to its thriller-style narrative, the film gathers circumstantial evidence to answer questions that are still today subject to scientific research: Why did Arminius betray the Romans? How did he succeed? And, finally, where exactly is the battlefield of Varus’ last stand? ‹‹ rr * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 24 D O C U M E N TA R I E S SA L E S Eight Years in Captivity ›› “natasch kampusch” (1 x 43’ / 1 x 52’ hd) On 23 August 2006, an unassuming 18-year-old Austrian named Natascha Kampusch made headlines around the world. Missing for eight years, given up for dead by many, the young woman had just escaped from captivity after having spent part of her childhood and her entire adolescence locked away in her kidnapper’s house. And when she spoke, the world listened ... A uthor Peter Reichard conducted seven twohour interviews with the former kidnapping victim for this fi rst in-depth documentary. In these conversations, Natascha Kampusch emerges as an extraordinarily articulate and intelligent young woman. From the day of her kidnapping in 1998 to the present, she relates an ordeal that has yet to be put to rest. For even today, new evidence of mistakes by the Austrian authorities and demeaning speculations about her years in captivity continue to plague the young woman. Produced by Securitel for NDR , Five TV and ZDF Enterprises, the program boasts exclusive access to the house where Kampusch was imprisoned, as well as interviews with people close to her. “Spending time with Natascha Kampusch is a remarkable, and sometimes confusing, experience,” says author Peter Reichard. “She constantly seems to slip into the skin of other people… She has to deal simultaneously with the consequences of eight years of incarceration and isolation, while learning to integrate into a society that offers a multitude of confusing options.” In addition to the interviews, the program examines the blunders made by the police, the accusations leveled at Kampusch’s mother, and the motives harbored by the kidnapper. The abduction itself is filmed in a dramatic re-enactment. The focus, however, always remains on Natascha Kampusch, the plucky young woman who survived a harrowing ordeal and has emerged as a strong, self-assured person and committed member of society. ‹‹ rr * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE Natascha Kampusch at the age of ten in 1998 and as an 18-year-old in 2006. She spent eight years locked away in Wolfgang Priklopil’s suburban Vienna house (below). n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 SA L E S D O C U M E N TA R I E S 25 Between Madness and Brilliance ›› “mission x – season four” (4 x 45’ hd) Sometimes it’s a vision. Other times a “what if.” It is the impulse that propels men and women to devote themselves with almost maniacal singlemindedness to realizing an idea that has taken hold of them. They are inventors. Driven, possessed people who brave massive resistance and murderous envy. Geniuses – or madmen? N ow in its fourth season, “Mission X” continues to explore the lives of the great inventors and scientists who made groundbreaking contributions to humanity. Byron Benson played a crucial role in the oil boom of the 19th century by building a 500-km-long pipeline from Pennsylvania to the New York harbor. James Watt knew that his steam engine would become invaluable for transportation and industry, and had to prevent spies from stealing his ideas. He won – and triggered the Industrial Revolution. The tragic fate of Joseph Ressel, the inventor of the marine propeller, is a tale of perseverance and bitter disappointment: the story of an idea that was stolen by unscrupulous rivals and torpedoed by mighty opponents. Alexander Graham Bell also fought for his claim to the title of the inventor of the telephone. He was virtually alone against the powerful Western Union inventor Elisha Gray in developing the most revolutionary means of communication of our age. An achievement that has been called into question ever since Bell submitted his patent application. Produced by Engstfeld Film GmbH for ZDF and ZDF Enterprises GmbH, “Mission X” intertwines absorbing reenactments of the invention’s key moments with documentary footage, scenes shot on original locations, instructive CGI sequences and examples of how the seminal idea has evolved to this day. “Mission X” – an adventure of discovery with the suspense of a thriller! ‹‹ rr * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES DEPARTMENT: P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.SALES.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE (From top to bottom) Alexander Graham Bell, Joseph Ressel and Byron Benson all had to cope with skepticism, envy, doubt and nearly insurmountable technical obstacles. 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Laura’s father (Mario Adorf) possesses some explosive information (far left). Charlotte (Alicia von Rittberg) can only guess her mother’s (Veronica Ferres) thoughts (left). A Tale of Love, Death and the Endangered Beauty of Nature ›› “the secret of the whales” (2 x 90’) Available END OF 2009 L Endless beaches, lush, green meadows, exotic Maoris and, somewhere in the midst of all this, her eco-activist father stirring up trouble – this is what Laura Seifert expects to find on her first visit to her dad in New Zealand. She will indeed find spectacular nature, but also the greatest challenge of her life: a battle against a mighty corporation that leads her on the trail of her father’s secret and, perhaps, of love… aura finds a puzzling call from her estranged father on her answering machine one day: a mysterious appeal to come to New Zealand and take the most important photos of her career. It’s her headstrong daughter who convinces Laura to take a break from her increasingly unchallenging job as a commercial photographer and unsatisfying relationship with her lover. Why not go to New Zealand and finally make up with her father? Ferres (The Woman from Checkpoint Charlie) and Christopher Lambert (Highlander) in an electrifying drama set against the rugged backdrop of New Zealand. Ecological criminals, the problems facing native New Zealanders, love, death and betrayal – these all form part of the gripping and mysterious “Secret of the Whales.” ‹‹ ta Upon arriving, Laura learns that her eco-activist father died in a boating accident – and that he had a mighty enemy: UniGas. The company searches for oil fields off the coast with special sonar equipment that disorients whales and causes them to strand. Laura’s father was helping the Maoris fight to protect their natural resources. As Laura delves into the circumstances of her father’s death, she discovers that he did not die by accident... With the help of her father’s best friend, she sets out to photograph UniGas’s doings – and to find out the chilling truth about her father. Produced by TeamWorx for ZDF, “The Secret of the Whales” toplines international screen stars Veronica * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT TASJA ABEL: MANAGER COPRODUCTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT/ DRAMA P + 49 (0) 6131.991.262 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.270 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 30 F IC T ION I N PRODUC T ION A Deadly Virus. A Foolhardy Robbery. A Catastrophe Waiting to Happen … ›› “whiteout” – based on a novel by ken follett (2 x 90’) Available END OF 2009 A An alarm at an Edinburgh biotech laboratory … A lab technician bleeding from the eyes … A plot to steal a highly lethal variant of the Ebola virus … It looks like security boss Antonia Gallo won’t be singing carols this Christmas Eve. And with a blizzard heading relentlessly towards Edinburgh, it promises to be a very white – and deadly – Christmas … t the Oxenford Bio Laboratory, an antivirus for the deadly Madoba-2 virus is being developed. The lab’s founder Stanley Oxenford, who’s hoping for a breakthrough before long, wants to celebrate Christmas with his children and their families. But he doesn’t suspect that his deadbeat son Kit, who’s over his head in gambling debts, is being strong-armed by his criminal creditor Harry to pay him off with the antivirus. Kit joins up with a band of thugs to steal the antivirus. But once in the lab, he’s appalled to learn that the gangsters don’t want the antivirus, but the deadly Madoba-2. Oxenford’s security boss Antonia “Toni” Gallo sets out to stop them. Braving the oncoming blizzard, she makes her way to the Oxenford family home, where she, the Oxenford family and the cold-blooded thieves are trapped as the blizzard descends upon them … With over 100 million copies of his books sold, Ken Follett is unquestionably one of the most widely read authors of thrillers and historical novels in the world today. His sure instinct for up-to-the-minute topics that tap into humanity’s darkest fears has been ensuring his success for many years now. And “Whiteout” delivers all the brisk and bracing action his fans have come to expect. Produced by ZDF, ZDF Enterprises, Network Movie, Constantin Television, Palomar and RTI , “Whiteout” is the first production in a series of screen adaptations of novels by Ken Follett. Slated for production in 2010 is “A Dangerous Fortune” (2 x 90’), a historical novel rife with love, hatred, treachery and boundless ambition, set in 19th-century England. ‹‹ ta Large photo: Stanley (Heiner Lauterbach) and Toni (Isabella Ferrari) at the Oxenford Bio Laboratory. Top: Daisy (Anneke Kim Sarnau) won’t take no for an answer. Above: Toni and Stanley enjoy a walk before the blizzard. © Constantin Television und Network Movie * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT TASJA ABEL: MANAGER COPRODUCTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT/ DRAMA P + 49 (0) 6131.991.262 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.270 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 I N PRODUC T ION F IC T ION 31 Hope – The True Story of an Exceptional Woman ›› “hope” (2 x 90’) Available END OF 2009 B In the early 20th century, the physician Dr. Hope Adams set a courageous example that still inspires women today. A pioneer in a field dominated by men, she overcame repeated obstacles to realize her dream. And she was successful: as the first woman to obtain a medical degree in Germany and the first female doctor in Munich, as founder of a bilingual kindergarten and promoter of a hospital reform. All of this against the virulent opposition of her male colleagues and of society in general. orn in England in 1855, Hope Bridget Adams grows up as a determined and resilient young woman who knows what she wants. Rejecting the traditional career options open to women at that time, Hope chooses medicine and ultimately obtains the authorization to practice in Germany. The obstacles she must overcome are many and forbidding, yet whether it’s the opposition of her male colleagues, the break-up of her marriage or her contracting tuberculosis, she tackles them all with unflagging perseverance. After her divorce, Hope practices in Munich, supports legal abortions, and fights to realize her dream of a modern birthing center. And despite constant, violent opposition, she continues to struggle for her ideals and for equality – until her tuberculosis returns … Produced by Hofmann & Voges, the two-part TV movie “Hope” stars Heike Makatsch (Hilde, Love Actually) as the extraordinarily spirited, positive woman who almost single-handedly revolutionized the status of women doctors in the early 20th century, and not only in Germany. ‹‹ ta * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT TASJA ABEL: MANAGER COPRODUCTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT/ DRAMA P + 49 (0) 6131.991.262 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.270 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE Hope (Heike Makatsch, left) looks skeptically into the future. Hope with husband Carl (Martin Feifel, top) and a patient (above). n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 34 D O C U M E N TA R I E S I N PRODUC T ION What if it leaks? Oil pipelines in the Arctic could turn into ticking time bombs. The Race to the Arctic Has Begun! ›› “ice race” (4 x 50’ hd) Available SPRING 2010 O About 20 to 25 percent of the world’s remaining oil and gas reserves are located north of the Arctic Circle. The region is turning into one of the most important and most explosive areas in the world. A veritable race is on among several nations to stake out the largest and most profitable segments of this inhospitable and mostly uninhabitable part of the world. Who will dominate the North? Who will win the “Ice Race”? il and gas are the lifeblood of our modern industrial society. But since the traditional producers are rapidly depleting their reserves, the Arctic has become more interesting – especially since its waters have become more maneuverable thanks to global warming. The battle over borders, the environment, food and resource management has begun. in the Arctic. To what extent are the countries involved prepared to use force to assert their interests? Finally, in “Border Conflict,” we examine how confl icts arising from ill-defined and practically indefensible borders are going to exert a global impact. Will Greenland be the next superpower? Other Arctic alternatives are definitely more… chilling! ‹‹ kh Produced by Nordisk Film for NRK, EBS and ZDF Enterprises, this timely documentary (4 x 50’ HD) examines how this “ice race” is affecting the world, and what the consequences will be for the Arctic. In the first installment, “Entering Virgin Territory,” we take a look at the vulnerable Arctic environment and the area’s indigenous population. The second program, “Predatory Activities,” addresses the topic of how climate change and the search for oil could change present-day fishing and hunting activities, and lay waste to a great part of the ocean. In “The War Game,” the filmmakers describe the battle for resources and the intensification of military activity * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT KRISTINA HOLLSTEIN: DIRECTOR COPRODUCTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT/ DOCUMENTARIES P + 49 (0) 6131.991.262 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.270 PROGRAMINFO@ZDF.DE WWW.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 I N PRODUC T ION D O C U M E N TA R I E S 35 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL U.S. TO COPRODUCE HISTORY OF THE OCEANS AND COLLIDE (EACH 2 x 52’ HD) Two important new documentaries being developed by Cologne’s presAUTUMN 2010 tigious Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion for ZDF and ZDF Enterprises are welcoming National Geographic Channel U.S. on board the coproduction team. “History of the Oceans”, based on Frank Schätzing’s “News From an Unknown Universe,” takes viewers on a voyage through the past, the present and the future of the seas. “Collide” explores the fateful encounter of the Old World and the New. Painting a revolutionary new picture of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus, it shows how the Old and the New merged to become one: our world of today. Another Nat Geo / ZDF Enterprises coproduction, “Secrets of Angkor” (produced by Spiegel TV), delivering new insights into the ancient civilization of the Khmer, had its premiere broadcast on NGC in July. ‹‹ kh Available “DYNASTY ZERO” – THE ULTIMATE GUIDED TOUR THROUGH ANCIENT EGYPT NOW TAKING SHAPE (4 x 52’ HD) ONE-HOUR VERSION OF DOC ON MYSTERY MAN WERNHER VON BRAUN COMING SOON (1 x 52’ HD) T The high-caliber four-part HD doc p produced by Uwe Kersken/Gruppe EARLY SPRING 2011 5 for ZDF and ZDF Enterprises promises new scientific fi ndings p and a visit to ancient Egypt that’s truly off the beaten track. Differing from all previous documentaries on this topic, the program will tell the whole story of what made this culture survive for more than 3,000 years. Given the perennial international popularity of this subject, the program is already stirring up considerable interest throughout the world. Among the issues to be treated are ancient Egypt’s unflagging attempt to fight chaos and bring order to all parts of life, and the erroneous notion that this civilization was obsessed with death. ‹‹ kh Available A Aired by ZDF in July 2009 on t the occasion of the 40th anniEND OF 2009 v versary of the moon landing, “R “Rocket Man – The Double Life of Wernher von Braun” is currently being reedited in a one-hour, English-language version. The program sheds light into the complex personality of the man who built deadly rockets for the Nazi regime before helping America put a man on the moon. Produced by Zeitsprung entertainment for ZDF, the fi lm boasts high- quality reenactments, surprising new archival fi ndings and revealing interviews with some of his closest colleagues. Contributing to the program is Michael Neufeld, whose 2007 biography “Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War” is regarded as the defi nitive portrayal of the scientist. ‹‹ kh Available n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 36 D O C U M E N TA R I E S I N PRODUC T ION DOCUMENTARY ON THE DREAM OF A NAZI COLONY IN SOUTH AMERICA (1 x 52’) As a producer of top-notch documentary films with an accent on exploSUMMER 2010 ration, DOCUVISTA has acquired a solid reputation since its foundation in 1998. Currently in production, the DOCUVISTA and ZDF Enterprises coproduction “A Nazi Dream of Empire” (WT) relates a little-known chapter in the history of German involvement in South America: an expedition into the Amazon jungle to test a new method of aerial reconnaissance and, more importantly, to prepare the conquest and colonization of French Guyana by the Third Reich. The program includes long-lost archive material and dramatic reenactments. ‹‹ kh Available BETRAYING AL Q AIDA – A JOURNEY BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH (1 x 52’) Never before has a filmmaker gotten this close to the heart of Al-Qaida, SUMMER 2010 Guantanamo and Islamic terrorism. In a one-hour (45’/52’) documentary being prepared by Bruno Schirra for Cinecentrum and ZDF , the viewer penetrates the uncompromising world of Islamist radicals, who live their lives in the hope of killing and dying for Allah. Schirra relates the story of one man who rebelled against his vocation as a martyr and chose to live – by betraying his family, friends and loved ones. A documentary that is sure to stand out among the many programs on this timely topic! ‹‹ kh Available COMING UP FOR THE 2010 FOOTBALL WORLD CUP: DOCUMENTARY ON SOUTH AFRICA THROUGH THE AGES (3 x 52’) SOU T H 20 10 AF R ICA From international pariah to World Cup host, the Republic of South Africa END OF 2009 has come a long way in a short time. The documentary “Cape of Storms and Land of Hope – A History of South Africa” portrays this nation’s painful and complex past and explains how it has mutated into the “rainbow nation” of today. Produced by Gruppe 5 for WDR / Arte, the three-part program presents South Africa’s tumultuous history from the viewpoint of all participants and takes us to the 17th-century Cape Colony, gold-rush era Johannesburg, and the struggle against apartheid till the inauguration of Nelson Mandela in 1994. ‹‹ kh Available n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 M E RC H A N DI S I NG ›› 37 merchandising Building relations that bring results – ZDF Enterprises’ Merchandising Department has long been adhering to this motto and has strong results to show for it: a new styleguide for a little polar bear, major new contracts for a popular new animation hero, and the first promising merchandising steps for a powerhouse teen series. ›› children ›› ›› | | ›› | | n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 38 C H I L DR E N M E RC H A N DI S I NG Fantasy Teen Series Works Merchandising Magic on Target Group ›› “the elephant princess” (live-action series, 26 x 26’) ith TV rights sold to 143 territories and still counting, Jonathan M. Shiff’s newest blockbuster series for youths “The Elephant Princess” is now picking up steam as a global license brand as well. After the series premiered in the UK in February 2009, the follow-up program to the sensational hit “H 2O – Just Add Water” launched successfully in a number of other territories as well. Among the countries that have acquired the rights are Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Russia and the Benelux, besides the UK. As with “H2O,” ZDF Enterprises functions independently as merchandising agent for the German-speaking countries and as the lead agency with local agents for various territories. While Freemantle Entertainemnt is responsible for Eastern Europe, Russia, Italy, the Benelux and Scandinavia, Imira is slated to represent Spain and Portugal. ZDF Enterprises is also about to sign a multiterritorial master deal which will oversee the creation of a large product range of over 40 articles. W Potential licensees take note: a) a detailed style guide with a wealth of innovative concepts is available and b) the production of a second season of the series has been greenlit. The licensing strategy focuses on the lifestyle sector, with apparel, accessories and beauty products ideally suited as licensing products. Produced by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions in coproduction with Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Network 10, ZDF and ZDF Enterprises, “The Elephant Princess” is a magical comedyfairy-tale that plucks a normal teenage girl named Alex out of her everyday life and plunges her into a magical realm where she is a princess with superpowers! With its cool music, colorful visuals and awesome special effects, the series casts an irresistible spell on its viewers! ‹‹ sb * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT SYLVIA BRUCKER: DIRECTOR MERCHANDISING P + 49 (0) 6131.991.222 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.229 BRUCKER.S@ZDF.DE WWW.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE n ewsfocus m ipcom 2009 M E RC H A N DI S I NG C H I L DR E N 39 Martin Morning Merchandising Coming to Benelux ›› “martin morning” (animated series, 104 x 10’) * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT SYLVIA BRUCKER: DIRECTOR MERCHANDISING E P + 49 (0) 6131.991.222 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.229 BRUCKER.S@ZDF.DE WWW.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE very morning, Martin wakes up with a new and exciting identity, from caveman to cowboy, from alien to robot and, of course, superhero. His never-ending transformations are also working their magic on youngsters all over the world, since “Martin Morning” (produced by Les Cartooneurs Associés) is a hit in more than 50 countries. With merchandising activities in full swing in France and Germany, and starting up in Spain and Poland, it’s the turn of the Benelux countries to get ready for both the TV series and a colorful array of products to be developed in conjunction with “Bright Vision Entertainment.” This company is planning an extensive merchandising roll-out in its territory for 2010, with lots of items such as DVDs, print products and toys. “Martin Morning” has become THE hit among kids throughout Europe, with shares of up to 53 % for 11- to 14-year-olds in France, 47.5 % for 4- to 14-year-olds in Italy, and 39 % for 4- to 12-year-olds in Spain. ‹‹ sb Ice-Melting Polar Bear Gets Iceberg-Size Styleguide ›› “fun with claude” (animated series, 52 x 10’) C oinciding with the launch of the new preschool children’s series “Fun with Claude” is the release of ZDF Enterprises’ styleguide, chock full of ideas for our licensees. The series is produced by Red & Blue and Dot to Dot in coproduction with ZDF and ZDF Enterprises. Licensees will fi nd a variety of charming, child-friendly motifs and graphics in fun, modern designs and fonts. The possibilities for the creative development of new products are practically unlimited ! In addition to the styleguide, there is also an extensive selection of visuals that take up key scenes and themes of the series, in which the little polar bear moves with his family from his Arctic home to Bearhampton, a town with a mild climate and lots of new things waiting for Claude to discover. ‹‹ sb * contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT SYLVIA BRUCKER: DIRECTOR MERCHANDISING P + 49 (0) 6131.991.222 F + 49 (0) 6131.991.229 BRUCKER.S@ZDF.DE WWW.ZDF-ENTERPRISES.DE IMPRINT: ZDF Enterprises GmbH | Lise-Meitner-Strasse 9 | 55129 Mainz | P + 49 (0) 6131.991.281 | F + 49 (0) 6131.991.259 | programinfo@zdf.de | www.zdf-enterprises.de