"Mamamoo: Where Are We Now?"
Factual distributor TVF International has closed a slew of deals with broadcasters across Australia and New Zealand. Australian pubcaster ABC secured the feature documentary from Melbar Entertainment Group, "Prosecuting Evil" (1x83), which explores the fascinating life of the last surviving Nuremberg trial prosecutor and one of the Holocaust's most heroic figures, Ben Ferencz.
SBS acquired a range of titles, including ZDF/Arte documentary "Marlon Brando: In Paradise" (1x52), which highlights the lesser-known aspects of the iconic star's life as a pioneer of conservation and was also acquired by Sky New Zealand. SBS also secured "The Exiles: Secretly Deported" (2x48) which uncovers the secret deportation of Asian servicemen from the UK and Australia after World War II, and the latest season of music and travel series, "Music Voyager" (60x30) for their daytime slots.
SBS Viceland picked up the taboo-busting sex and relationships series, "F*ck Berlin" (4x30’). Following the success of BBC’s "Paula Mcintyre’s Hamely Kitchen" (16x30), SBS Food picked up "Paula Mcintyre’s USA" (6x30’) which takes viewers on a culinary road trip between two epicentres of Ulster-Scots migration in the US: New England and Appalachia. SBS Food also licensed "Taiwan Bites" (8x42) which celebrates Taiwan’s round-the-clock food culture.
In New Zealand, TVNZ picked up Bowled Over Media’s Channel 4-commissioned "Good Grief" (1x47), an uplifting and heart-warming documentary which offers a sense of hope for those suffering loss and opens the conversation around bereavement. Country TV also snapped up family-friendly travel series "Trail Towns: New Zealand" (6x30) and outdoor cooking show, "Beer Country" (6x30).
Elsewhere in New Zealand, Sky has licensed ZanyBros’ K-Pop doc "Mamamoo: Where Are We Now?" (4x25) which will run on Sky Arts and Neon in the territory, and was also licensed by SBS. Sky also picked up "Will’s Book: Shakespeare’s First Folio" (1x60) which was commissioned by Sky Arts UK, multidisciplinary BBC arts doc, "China on Stage" (4x45 / 6x30), and architecture and design series, "Slumbering Concrete" (4x52) from Croatian pubcaster, HRT for their Sky Arts channel.
In the UK, BBC Studios licensed Foxtrot Films’ "Royal Paintbox" (1x51) and "Queen Victoria’s Letters: A Monarch Unveiled" (2x60). British streamer BritBox has acquired returning franchise Martin Compston’s "Norwegian Fling" (6x30), following the success of the original BBC commission, "Martin Compston’s Scottish Fling" (6x30). This second edition from Tern TV sees Martin Compston and his childhood pal Phil MacHugh travel to Norway from their native Scotland, to discover its vibrant cities, snowy peaks, and stunning fjords.
All deals were brokered by Serafina Pang, Head of Sales at TVF International, who commented: "We take pride in our extensive track record of delivering top-tier programming to our valued partners across Australia and New Zealand. By curating an international line-up that spans from poignant historical stories to adventurous culinary tales, TVF continues to resonate with viewers Down Under."
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