Indie Programming Guide L . A . SCREEN I NGS 2008 Masters of Horror 2 An anthology series featuring 13 new thrillers from an all-star group of horror directors. Planet’s Funniest Animals A clip show made up of home videos, bloopers and commercials featuring hilarious creatures. LIONSGATE 2700 Colorado Avenue, Ste 200 Santa Monica, CA 90404 T: (310) 255-3700 F: (310) 255-3880 www.lionsgate.com Fear Itself Horror anthology show featuring the genre’s premier writers and directors. Crash Series based on the Oscar-winning feature dealing with race issues in Los Angeles. Mad Men Drama series set in the world of ad executives on Madison Avenue in the ’60s. Weeds Dramedy about a suburban mom who resorts to dealing marijuana to support her family after the death of her husband. Chandon Pictures Sitcom following an over-ambitious wedding videographer. Speed Racer: The Next Generation Animated series that builds on the classic cartoon. Dirty Dancing UK: The Time of Your Life Reality competition in which 16 dancers battle it out for the grand prize. MEDIASET DISTRIBUTION Via Aurelia Antica 422 Rome, Italy 00165 T: (39) 06 66390566 F: (39) 06 66390650 www.mediasetdistribution.com Corelone: Il Capo dei Capi Miniseries depicting the life of notorious Italian mob boss Totó Riina. Nasiriyah: A True Story From Iraq Based on a true story, this dramatic miniseries follows a unit of Italian soldiers on a dangerous peace-keeping mission in Iraq. Teacher in the Hood Pietro teaches remedial students with troubled homes and ties to organized crime. Teaching the Future: The True Life of Maria Montessori The true-life story of the Nobel Prize-winner who revolutionized early education. What If Santa Claus…Again? TV movie about a thief who wreaks havoc on toy stores just two days before Christmas. POWER 34 Gresse St. London, U.K. W1T 1QX T: (44) 20 7323 0070 F: (44) 20 7323 0060 www.powcorp.com Crusoe A castaway is marooned on a desert island in this adaptation of the classic adventure novel by Daniel Defoe. XIII: The Conspiracy A miniseries following a man with a mysterious neck tattoo and a bad case of amnesia. The Summit Desperate for retribution, a mother turns to biological weapons to avenge her son’s death. The Changeling Heroine Sorrow is caught between the cruel city of Metropolis and the world of the Faeries in this sci-fi/fantasy series. Pinocchio The timeless classic about a puppet turned real boy gets a modern makeover. The Catch Ex-cons become government agents to bust an underground crime ring. The Devil’s Mistress Angelica Fanshawe manipulates and exploits everyone in her way in a period drama about lust and ambition. TELEFE INTERNATIONAL Pavón 2495 (1248) Cap. Fed. Buenos Aires, Argentina T: (54 11) 4308 4496 F: (54 11) 4774 6848 www.telefeinternacional.com.ar Don Juan and His Fair Lady Telenovela about a lothario who fears commitment and the woman who reforms him. Taking Lives Telenovela dealing with forensics and peopletrafficking. Dazzled Teen telenovela about a girl with humble roots who has one chance to make a splash in the film industry. Teenangels Series for teens centering on a group of adolescents who live together in a home. Cool Daddy Family comedy about a widower with three teenage daughters and a world of relationship problems. Countdown Each episode takes place in real time and follows different people during the most suspenseful hour of their lives. B & B A ballet dancer and a rock musician team up to open an arts school. They soon discover they have undeniable chemistry. TELEFILMS S.A. Avda. Del Libertador 1068, Piso 11, C1112 ABN Buenos Aires, Argentina T: (54) 11 5032 6000 F: (54) 11 5032 6099 www.telefilms.com.ar Che Academy Award winner Benicio del Toro stars as Che Guevara in this gripping movie about the famous revolutionary. 3:10 To Yuma Rusell Crowe stars in this Western about a small town rancher who is enlisted to escort an outlaw on a train ride. Dan In Real Life Dan Burns (Steve Carell) is a single father who is devoted soley to his children, but his life is changed when he meets Marie (Juliette Binoche) in a bookstore. The Other Boleyn Girl Period drama featuring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson as sisters who compete for the affections of King Henry VIII (Eric Bana). Eastern Promises Viggo Mortensen stars as Nikolai, a member of one of the most feared crime families in London. Naomi Watts plays the woman who gets involved with him and risks destroying the organization. Butterfly on a Wheel Suspense film starring Pierce Brosnan and Maria Bello about a family threatened by kidnappers. In Bruges Follows the adventures of two hired killers (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) who are exiled to Bruges, Belgium. TELEMUNDO INTERNACIONAL 2745 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33134 T: (305) 774-0033 F: (305) 774-7372 www.telemundointernacional.com Secret Lies ( El Juramento) The story of a man who will stop at nothing to avenge his brother’s death, based on classic novela La Mentira. Victoria Telenovela about a middle-aged woman who gets a second shot at love after a turbulent failed marriage. Happy Widow ( Viuda Alegre ) When Beatriz’s fourth husband passes away, she begins to realize that she may be the carrier of a deadly curse. Dance Dance Dance Shot in hi-def, this musical telenovela follows aspiring dancers in São Paulo, Brazil. Betrayed ( La Traición) Twin brothers are torn apart by a rivalry over a beautiful woman. My Husband’s Lover ( La Mujer de mi Esposo) Telenovela set in Korea about a woman who conducts an affair with her best friend’s husband. Aqualarre Only female babies have been born in a small town for the last 30 years. A doctor goes to investigate the phenomenon. TELEVISA INTERNACIONAL 6355 NW 36th St. Miami, FL 33166 T: (786) 265-2500 F: (786) 265-2269 www.televisainternacional.tv Dear Enemy ( Querida Enemiga) Two sisters turn on each other when they discover that one is inheriting a fortune. Dumb Girls Don’t Go to Heaven ( Las Tontas No Van al Cielo) Telenovela about a woman who finds her husband in her sister’s arms and decides to begin her life afresh. Soul of Steel (Alma de Hierro) Jose’s world is turned upside down when his wife’s prosperous ex-boyfriend returns to town. Burning For Revenge ( Fuego en la Sangre ) Three brothers set out to avenge their sister’s death by any means necessary. The Panther ( El Pantera) After five years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, Gervasio breaks out to search for his fiancé’s murderer. Searching for Timbiriche, the New Band ( Buscando a la Nueva Banda Timbiriche) Reality show in which hopefuls compete to become part of a band. Code FAME ( Código FAMA) Viewers decide the winner of this talent competition. VENEVISION INTERNATIONAL 121 Alhambra Plaza, Ste 1400 Coral Gables, FL T: (305) 442-3411 F:(305) 446-4743 www.venevisioninternational.com Valeria Telenovela in which a woman’s past comes back to haunt her. Reach for the Stars ( Te Llegue a Querer) Six young musicians struggle to make it to the top. Torrent of Passions ( Torrente) Love and motherhood tear two lifelong friends apart. China Through the Yangtze River ( China a Través del Rio Yangtze) Documentary revealing the many natural wonders of China. Poor Millionaire ( Pobre Millonaria) The Panama Canal provides the lush, tropical setting for a story of love and betrayal. Love Contract ( Amor Comprado) Telenovela in which a young couple’s relationship is constantly thwarted by their financial situation. VISION FILMS/VISION MUSIC 14945 Ventura Blvd., Ste 306 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 T: (818) 784-1702 F: (818) 788-3715 www.visionfilms.net Exit Speed A bus full of passengers is attacked by a vicious motorcycle gang. Diamond Dog Caper A clever kid takes on a gang of crooks to save the dog being used in a heist. Mama, I Want to Sing! Patti LaBelle, Billy Zane and singer Ciara star in a drama about a young girl who dreams of a musical career. Necessary Evil Thriller about a young journalist who encounters paranormal events while investigating a mysterious psychiatric institute. What We Do Is Secret Biopic starring Shane West and Bijou Phillips about the hectic life of Darby Crash, lead singer of The Germs. National Lampoon’s TV: The Movie The Jackass gang spoof popular reality shows. Jackie Chan & Bruce Lee Film Package Anthology of martial arts films showcasing the two masters from the years 1973 – 1983. Legends in Concert Features performances by Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and many more. (Continued from Page 20) V I D E O • A G E MAY 2 0 0 8 1. Televisa’s Soul of Steel 2. Vision’s Diamond Dog Caper 3. Telemundo’s Betrayed 4. Venevision’s Poor Millionaire 1 2 4 3 22
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