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CATALOGUEAutumn 2015

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We are pleased to present the D360 Autumn Catalogue, featuring our latest acquisitions as well as returning favourites. This market we are launching two new animated preschool shows and a great slate of documentaries from Canada’s national public broadcaster CBC.

Premiering this market for kids’ buyers, we have the fantastic world of YaYa & Zouk, a preschool series with charm and whimsy. Influenced by real life people and places, YaYa and her little brother Zouk get themselves in all kinds of hilarious situations on their imaginative adventures. Nico Can Dance! is a series that invites preschoolers to explore creative movement. Animated cat, Nico and his live-action co-host, Miss Frost, are inspired by the natural world around them to get up and move.

Our documentary slate has grown with over 50 new one-hour documentaries from the CBC that are sure to spark conversation with international audiences. With intelligent and thought-provoking documentaries in the categories of Current and World Affairs, Crime and Investigation, Wildlife and Nature as well as Science and Technology, titles include Return to Ukraine, The Sextortion of Amanda Todd, Safe Haven For Chimps and Jellyfish Rule!

We are also excited to offer great co-viewing programming that will entertain both male and female viewers, such as Mississippi Snake Grabbers and Open House Overhaul as well as An RAF Summer - a special 4-part series to commemorate the 75th anniversary of The Battle of Britain.

We look forward to talking to you about your content needs and hope to provide you with programming solutions that will entertain your audience.

Sincerely,

Diane Rankin and the D360 Team

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Preschool 4Kids, Teens and Family 10Shortform and Interstitials 16Factual and Docs 17Factual Entertainment 32Formats 42

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Preschool

Entertaining and inspiring content for young viewers

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Entertaining and inspiring content for young viewers

Nico Can Dance! invites children to jump up and join Miss Frost and Nico as they use their imaginations to create fantastical worlds through creative movement. Each two minute animation/live action mixed media episode has the characters discovering amazing things around them, inspiring them to move. Whether they find themselves underwater dancing like starfish, on a mountainside dancing like bugs, or on the moon dancing like comets in outer space, Miss Frost and Nico always find new and exciting ways to shake things up.

65 x 2’Produced by Atomic Cartoons.

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From the creator of Toopy and Binoo comes a new series of whimsical adventures featuring brother-sister duo YaYa and Zouk. Each episode features, YaYa, the big sister with a taste for mischief, and her quirky little brother Zouk, who get themselves into hilarious situations as they travel between real and imaginary worlds; influenced by real life places and people.

78 x 5’Produced by ToonDraw Productions in association with Société Radio-Canada and YOOPA.

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Hi Opie! is a live-action preschool series that follows the social, emotional and intellectual escapades of 5-year-old Opie, a new kid in kindergarten and your new puppet friend. Opie and his real kid classmates are in their first year of all-day kindergarten – uncertain just what to expect. With each new day, Opie learns more about himself, his friends and his two teachers. Each story marks a new chapter in Opie’s personal growth as he participates in, struggles with and inevitably succeeds inkindergarten activities. With a clear and attainable goal, it is the process of learning through play – having fun, asking questions, experimenting with the consequences of one’s actions, persevering through adversity, imagining, and, of course, continuing to be curious – that leads to Opie’s personal growth.

26 x 30’/78 x 7’Produced by marblemedia in association with The Jim Henson Company for TVO, City, Knowledge Network

Alphabet Stories

Alphabet Stories is a creative series of short mixed media videos for preschool kids. Each episode showcases a variety of words that start with a letter from the alphabet. After the introduction of each letter, a fun story is told that encompasses all of the words into one wild, wacky and imaginative tale.

26 x 1.30’Produced by Victory Arts for TVO and Knowledge Network

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Welcome to the hit preschool franchise ‘This is’. Adorable, inquisitive and intelligent, this live-action preschool series follows the world of bubbly six year olds. With a goal to empower kids to fearlessly explore the world, each six-minute episode follows Daniel, Emily, Scarlett or Isaiah as they try new things for the very first time. Nothing inspires preschoolers more than seeing someone just like them doing something they might like to try – like blowing bubbles, putting on a magic show, playing beach volleyball, picking apples or even building an igloo. Viewers will get to know each host as a friend—learn their likes, dislikes, dreams and fears. More often than not, they mirror our audience’s feelings and experiences.

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Join Bruno and the Banana Bunch as they embark upon exciting adventures and invent imaginative games full of colours, numbers, shapes and sizes. The gang even learns a few life lessons along the way. This animated preschool series is based on the award-winning international hit property Bruno. The series stars the voice of Brian Cant, a classic English actor, television presenter and writer best known for his work on some of BBC’s most popular television series for children.

Asking the question “What does your universe look like?” YOUniverse showcases space exploration from the perspective of a child, through a series of educational mixed media interstitial shorts loaded with beautiful visuals and scientific facts. Each episode starts with a child describing their perfect planet, star or thing to do in space. With the unique imaginations of each child, this series uses specific art styles to compliment the child’s imagination as well as the story they tell.

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26 x 2.15’Produced by Victory Arts for TVO and Knowledge Network

Tigga & Togga

Imagine a world where every object has a sound waiting to be discovered and every creature has a song. Featuring a dazzling array of musical concepts and styles, Tigga and Togga become the conductors of a veritable symphony of sound exploring, creating and sharing in the music that makes their world go round.

26 x 3’Produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios for TVO

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Hosted by Emily Agard, Ride or Wrong is an adrenaline-filled series that gets your pulse pounding as teen contestants answer trivia questions while riding extreme amusement park rides. Each episode centers on one unsuspecting teen contestant who has no idea that they are about to be on a quiz show. Once the contestants are securely strapped in and the ride is twisting and turning at extreme speeds, our host poses a variety of trivia questions ranging from pop culture to science. Every correct answer earns our contestants points, which are added up at the end of each ride. Contestants must rely on their intelligence as well as their ability to focus under extreme conditions as they experience some of fastest and tallest rides the amusement park has to offer.

Ride or Wrong43 x 3’Produced by marblemedia for CBC

The Clément Brothers embark on an extraordinary planetary adventure, showcasing and celebrating the positive initiatives being taken to make our planet a happy and healthy place to live. A mash-up of colourful stories about people and places, infused with pranks, high adventure and fun facts, this co-viewing property will inspire families to celebrate and nurture the planet.

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In this adaptation of the popular series I Survived a Japanese Game Show, audiences will experience the zany world of Japanese game show culture complete with conveyor belts, giant fans and Velcro walls. Each episode features four teams of two contestants who are dropped into a world filled with crazy costumes, physical gags, over-the-top stunts and wild characters. Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! features three elimination rounds to present one final winner.

Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong!40 x 30’ Produced by marblemedia for YTV and Disney XD

In each episode of this high-octane, jam-packed live action documentary series, two kids from across the globe strive for excellence in their chosen sports. These young athletes don’t just have medal dreams but personal goals shaped by their unique circumstances. Each story centers around a significant or pivotal moment in the athlete’s life; the national team tryout, the big game, the scouting visit, the first time competing.

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Splatalot is a hilarious medieval-themed physical game show featuring an extreme obstacle course with heaps and loads of splats and spills. Each episode features a different group of thrill-seeking teen contestants, dubbed Attackers, competing in three cringe-inducing rounds. The Defenders of Splatalot, an international squad of six medieval-themed gladiators, do their best to protect the castle from the Attackers – leaving only one to be crowned King or Queen of the Kingdom.

52 x 30’ Produced by marblemedia for YTV, ABC3 and CBBC

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When laid-back Australian Barry Buckley’s sure-fire business venture fails to ignite, a chain reaction of events causes a catastrophic chance meeting with Santa. Before you can say, Winter Wonder Down Under, the two have unwittingly traded lives in a Christmas mix-up of epic proportions.

A Very Barry Christmas1 x 45’ Produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios for ABC Family and CBC

The life of a Galactic Guardian isn’t easy but Atomic Betty can do it with the help of her loud-mouthed alien sidekick, a know-it-all robot and a talking fish. Atomic Betty must protect the galaxy from enemy Number One, the Supreme Overlord and Maximus I.Q. – who would love nothing better than to visit Atomic Betty’s home world and destroy her once and for all. But back on Earth, nobody suspects a thing and that is just the way Betty likes it. Join Atomic Betty in this award-winning animated series as she saves the galaxy and gets home in time to do her homework.

Atomic Betty78 x 30’ and 1 x 60’ Christmas specialProduced by Skywriter Media and Entertainment Group for TELETOON/Cartoon Network

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Adapted from the acclaimed collection of books by Fanny Joly, Gudule et les Bébés, Miss BG (short for Big Girl) centers around a precocious eight year-old (going on twenty) who has a unique point of view as to how the world works. Seeing it as her mission to teach her young brother George the ways of the world, each adventure leads Miss BG to discover countless heartfelt and comical lessons.

Miss BG104 x 11’ and 2 x 30’ specialsProduced by Skywriter Media and Entertainment Group for TVO

39 x 30’Produced by marblemedia with TELETOON (Canada), based on the Cartoon Network format

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Set in a fantastical television studio in the fictional town of Showtown, the series is anchored by the hilarious cartoon duo of host Chudd Chudders and his lounge-singing sidekick, The Earl. Each week, they attempt to put together another show, while all manner of mad happenings occur around them. But the show must go on!

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Alphabet Stories

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Intelligent and thought-provoking documentaries

Intelligent and thought-provoking documentaries covering Current and World Affairs, Crime and Investigation, Wildlife and Nature as well as Science and Technology from Canada’s national public broadcaster, CBC.

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Canadian-Ukraine immigrant Alex Shprintsen returns to his place of birth to explore how the country’s past is defining its current conflicts.

Return to Ukraine 1 x 60’

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As the biggest salvage operation in modern history gets underway, this revealing documentary revisits the Costa Concordia cruise liner disaster with an exclusive first in-depth interview with Captain Francesco Schettino as well as surprising new twists in the stories of passengers who narrowly escaped the sinking ship.

The tragic shooting of 20 children and six teachers at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut stunned people on both sides of the border. Many hoped it would be a chance to find common ground in a nation bitterly divided over gun rights and gun control. Instead, the sales of firearms soared and the National Rifle Association’s membership swelled. How has the most powerful gun rights organization in the world influenced the debate around firearms and why does the NRA refuses to accept compromise?

The Captains Tale

Crossfire

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford stood next to Police Chief Bill Blair promising to fight gang crime before it was uncovered he was living a lifestyle fuelled by crime, drugs and alcohol. The two most powerful men in Canada’s largest city became locked in a struggle where only one is likely to survive. The documentary unravels the story of the man who became known worldwide as the World’s most controversial mayor.

It could prove to be the most expensive defense purchases in Canadian history - $25 billion and counting. The military promises it’s the best fighter jet available, but some critics are saying it’s a turkey hatched from a bad idea: a do-it-all plane that might not do anything well at all.

The Rob Ford Story

Runaway Fighter

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This surprising story of what happened to survivors of the perilous voyage of the Black Dragon, from China to Canada, looks at the Chinese migrants who risked death for a better life only to face deportation after washing ashore off the coast of Western Canada in 1999.

Voyage of the Black Dragon 1 x 60’

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A follow up on four previous documentaries and the dramatic twists and turns that occurred afterwards. This documentary revisits two brothers behind a crumbling casino empire; a skiers family, who after his death, began advocating for better safety measures; a North Korean defector who reveals he fabricated parts of his story; and the fate of the Costa Concordia’s captain.

The story of a secret group of online investigators who tracked killer Luka Magnotta for almost two years and warned police he was dangerous and had to be stopped before his notorious and grizzly murder of Lin Jun, a Chinese international student.

After the Cameras Went Away

Hunting Magnota

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Crime and Investigation

The story of one of the biggest security breaches in Canadian history - what drove a naval intelligence officer to walk into the Russian Embassy in Ottawa and offer his services as a spy? Featuring exclusive interviews with a former KGB spymaster and an FBI Counter Intelligence Chief, the documentary unveils Jeffrey Delisle’s secret life as a Russian spy.

The revealing story behind the high speed crash that killed Canadian World Cup ski cross star Nic Zoricic and the dangers faced by top athletes who push the limit on risky and extreme competitive courses.

The Imperfect Spy

The Last Race

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This documentary speaks to paranoid schizophrenic Jeff Arenberg for the first time since being acquitted of the shooting and killing of a popular sportscaster, as Canada prepares to toughen laws that allow people who commit violent acts, including murder, to be found ‘not criminally responsible’ due to mental illness.

The Man Who Hears Voices1 x 60’

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As the nearly 180-year-old Kingston Penitentiary, that housed some of Canada’s most notorious criminals, prepares to close its gates for good, the stories of its three most infamous inmates are revisited: Edwin Alonzo Boyd, leader of one of Canada’s most infamous gangs; Ty Conn, a serial bank robber who became instantly notorious when, in 1999, he became the first inmate to escape Kingston Penitentiary in 40 years; and Guy Paul Morin, who was the centre of one of Canada’s best-known cases of wrongful conviction.

After one of them has been charged with first-degree murder, the search for three young men commences as they try to make a break from a troubled neighbourhood, featured in a previous documentary about poverty and crime.

A fraudulent claim to a lottery ticket changed the rules of the game. How it happened is a true-life drama full of strange twists, false claims, counter-claims, court battles and a nifty new computer program that can meticulously track the habits of people who play the lottery game. Investigators reveal how they found the true winners and the lucky seven ordinary guys who suddenly struck it rich.

Kingston Pen: Secrets and Lies

Lost in the Struggle: The Next Chapter

Lucky 7

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To stand up and speak out when no one else dares takes courage, but can come with the fear of reprisals. This documentary looks at some memorable informants and uncovers that the life of a whistleblower can take twists and turns no one ever expects.

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A dream consultancy contract in Libya placed Cyndy Vanier in a Mexican prison amid charges of terrorism, organized crime, falsifying documents and human trafficking for allegedly trying to smuggle Muammar Gaddafi’s family in Mexico. This documentary looks at how a billion dollars worth of business with a dictator and a mysterious plot that took her to Libya went wrong.

A Canadian bank gets embroiled in allegations of fraud, corruption and money laundering after one of its bank managers is found in ditch outside of Mexico City, brutally murdered.

When does society’s obligation to protect children trump a group’s right to religious freedom? An international investigation gets inside the ultra-orthodox Jewish community of Lev Tahor, which faces allegations of child abuse, and uncovers troubling facts about its leader, Rabbi Shlomo Helbrans, past.

When two sisters turn up dead in a Thailand hotel, local authorities suggested everything from drugs to food poisoning. But an investigation points to new evidence of a highly toxic pesticide used by holiday hotels in Asia to control bedbugs - could this have caused their deaths and what other risks does it pose to tourists?

Mission Improbable

The Murder and the Money Trail

Rabbi of the Pure Hearts: Inside Lev Tahor

Return to Paradise

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Driven by public tips, CBC’s the fifith estate investigates the disturbing past of a man who promised love to more than 10 women and delivered only deception; the mysterious death of a young blind woman where they key witness has changed his story; and North America’s worst case of small town corruption in Dixon, Illinois.

Your Tips, Our Stories1 x 60’

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The story behind how a disgraced Conservative Senator’s larger than life ambition and questionable expenses ballooned into a political scandal that could take down the Senate.

Haunted by a revealing photo on the Internet, Amanda Todd became a victim of blackmail and sexual extortion that ultimately drove her to her death. With never-before seen video and online chats, this documentary looks at the real story of this young girl and how a new breed of online predators threaten youth.

The story of Canada’s most frightening and dangerous criminals, whose lack of guilt and shame makes them both fascinating and horrifying.

A daughter’s twelve-year quest to solve her mother’s mysterious disappearance uncovers the dark secrets of a close-knit family.

Rise and Fall of Mike Duffy

The Sextortion of Amanda Todd

The Unrepentant

The Vanishing

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Alleged black widow Melissa Friedrich preyed on the lonely then married and buried them according to family members. Following an arrest in Florida, it is uncovered that she has at least 13 aliases and 30 prior convictions for various kinds of fraud over 40 years and a manslaughter conviction for running over her first husband with her car. Unravel the trail of deception that Melissa Friedrich took that left 2 husbands dead and a boyfriend drugged and bankrupt.

The Widow’s Web1 x 60’

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Zoos and aquariums are big business, reportedly generating more business than all professional sports leagues in North America combined and elephants are one of the biggest draws. But a heated controversy has erupted between zoos and animal advocates who say a cage is no place for these gentle giants.

Exclusive access to the convoy relocating three aging elephants from the only home they’ve ever known to the PAWS sanctuary in California. This incredible journey is filled with tension, drama and unpredictability as well as raises a spotlight on the debate about elephants in captivity.

The Elephant in the Room

Elephants on Board

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Revealing the secret life of the urban squirrel with help from robotic squirrels, GPS-tracked acorns and citizen scientists.

Nuts About Squirrels1 x 60’

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In the midst of an unprecedented resource “rush, “72% of the Peruvian jungle has been zoned for oil development and according to recent studies, in just 10 years nearly half the rainforest – one of the most biologically diverse areas on Earth – may be past the point of no return if current rates of deforestation continue. David Suzuki sets off for the Amazon to investigate the effect this rush is having on the native peoples who call this land their home.

The touching story of how some very special chimpanzees find sanctuary and a new family when they retire from life in a lab. Featuring an interview with world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.

The Real Avatar

Safe Haven For Chimps

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Snowflakes have a huge impact on our world, but we actually don’t know much about snow. Scientists are working to change that as they look inside avalanches and snowstorms to find out why they become so dangerous.

Internationally renowned academic and environmental activist, David Suzuki, explores the Andean region of South America to see first-hand the places that just may represent the cutting edge when it comes to taking on the world’s energy, climate and economic crises.

Combining dramatic re-creation with cheeky animation and cleverly manipulated archival images, Gone Sideways illustrates three areas of exploration: medicine, technology and natural science.

Chasing Snowflakes

David Suzuki’s Andean Adventure

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With rising fuel prices and growing environmental concerns, never before has it been so urgent to imagine what next year’s car model might look like. But there is hope. All over the world there are people trying to figure out how to build an environmentally and socially sound version of the car. Join engineering professor Brian Fleck on a quest to meet the engineers, designers and even students working on new technologies to make this possible.

Supercar - Building the Car of the Future1 x 60’

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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has been called “the internet’s favorite astronaut”. He tweets, snaps stunning photos and regularly connects with folks back home as he hurtles around the earth at 28,000 km an hour aboard the International Space Station. Hadfield’s mission has rekindled our love for space with the first ever documentary produced while its star subject is in orbit, featuring astronauts past, present and future, and expert scientific collaborators.

The Man Who Tweeted Earth (Chris Hatfield)1 x 60’

David Suzuki and his daughter go on a European adventure visiting countries and individuals who are pioneers in renewable energy, clean transportation and eco-friendly agriculture. Countries visited include Denmark, France, Germany and Spain.

With a passion for saving the oceans, Internationally renowned academic and environmental activist, David Suzuki and his marine biologist daughter Sarika travel the longest coastline in the World, learning about the coastal communities’ way of life and the inhabitants’ relationship with water.

54% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66% by 2050. As we grow, how we adapt to the needs of expanding cities will have a huge impact on their livability. Food, land use, housing, energy, waste – how we tackle these issues will determine whether our cities evolve, or whether they decline. Internationally renowned academic and environmental activist David Suzuki and his marine biologist daughter Sarika, set out to discover whether some of Canada’s biggest cities are ready for the challenges of the future.

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No brains, no backbone, no problem! 600 million years ago jellyfish ruled the oceans and now these mysterious and magnificent creatures may be taking over the oceans once again, only this time, they’re doing it with our help. Discover how overfishing and other man made changes — like global warming, pollution and coastal development — are transforming our oceans in ways that allow “jellies” to thrive.

Jellyfish Rule!1 x 60’

Despite Canada’s overwhelming urban demographic, Canadian cities struggle to provide the services expected of them, whether that means collecting garbage and fixing potholes or running schools and public transit systems. Award-winning urban affairs columnist Christopher Hume takes a cross-country journey from Halifax to Vancouver and gives the viewer a firsthand look at what’s wrong with Canada’s aging infrastructure and overall lack of political will.

Living City: A Critical Guide1 x 60’

Amid massive cuts to everything from food inspections to water quality and climate change, over 2000 federal scientists and researchers have been dismissed from their posts, leading many of them to become unlikely radicals. Denouncing what they call “a politically-driven war on knowledge,” they are fighting to keep the public informed about crucial domestic and worldwide scientific research and discoveries.

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Ghostly Encounters looks into paranormal incidents and the regular folks-next-door who had them in this chilling fascinating and highly personal ghost story. Using re-enactment, interviews, and archival photography, Ghostly Encounters combines the exhilarating drama of the encounter with a critical in-depth look at why the encounter happened.

Ghostly Encounters83 x 30’ Produced by Wraith Films Inc. for W Network

Sex, Fame & Murder1 x 60’Produced by Hiltz Squared Media Group for Investigation Discovery and A&E

On May 24, 2012 a gruesome murder took place in Montreal Canada that was filmed and posted on the internet. After the murder, the accused, Luka Magnotta, mailed the victim’s body parts to government offices and schools across Canada before fleeing the country and sparking an international manhunt. This in-depth documentary provides an up close and personal look into the life of this fame-hungry criminal with analysis from journalists, attorneys, police and an FBI criminal profiler. Viewers will learn about Magnotta’s past from his time as an adult film entertainer to his failed attempts at reality TV stardom. The documentary uncovers his online presence, in which he concocted stories about himself to gain notoriety and has exclusive, never-before-seen access to the people and places that were key to this case.

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Britain’s Ultimate Pilots: Inside the RAF

In four exclusive, character-filled, action-packed one-hour films, Britain’s Ultimate Pilots: Inside the RAF follows the summer schedule of four RAF display teams leading up to the 75th anniversary of The Battle of Britain. The series follows the very best pilots in the World handling some of the most innovative and difficult aircrafts ever built. Each hour focuses on one team’s preparation and experience throughout a very busy and sometimes dangerous summer of events; teams featured are the Red Arrows, the Chinook Helicopter Team, the Fast Jet Display, and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

With exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the biggest airshow in the World, the Royal International Air Tattoo, plus footage of the Queen’s birthday flyover at Buckingham Palace from inside the cockpit, Go Pro cameras provide unparalleled access to action shots never taken before. Additionally, CGI segments in each episode show the science behind the moves that these amazing pilots and machines can achieve when pushed to their ultimate capability.

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Narrated by Academy Award® Winner Eddie Redmayne, viewers gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes access to one of the world’s premier aerobatic display teams, the Red Arrows. This documentary offers a unique insight into the 120-strong team of pilots and ground crew as they prepare to celebrate their 50th display season and turn British skies red, white and blue.

Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble1 x 60’Produced by Archie Production for BBC2

Highlighting the stunning and dynamic 30 St Mary Axe, or as it is popularly known as The Gherkin, this factual property explains the concept behind this commercial skyscraper and how it was built with exclusive interviews with the architects and engineers behind this eye-catching structure.

London’s Modern Buildings: The Gherkin1 x 30’Produced by Zatzu Media

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In this lifestyle adventure series, viewers follow six Mississippi law enforcement agents (DEA Bureau of Narcotics, State Troopers and a District Attorney to name a few) as they enter back country Mississippi in search of what most people are deathly afraid of – snakes! In each episode, the agents take a group of civilians out into the wilderness for a thrill seeking adventure to teach them how to catch these slithery critters with their bare hands.

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Samantha Pynn is an interior designer who is an open house junkie—but what drives Sam nuts is the overlooked potential in almost every house she tours. So many homeowners try to sell their house in desperate need of an update. From hideous wallpaper to outdated colours to stained couches and nasty carpets, sellers show their properties in states that seriously undermine their value. In of Open House Overhaul, Sam and her crew ambush an unsuspecting seller with the offer to overhaul their home and increase it’s value in time for their next open house.

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Classic Cars showcases beautiful vintage vehicles and tells the stories of the owners who have lovingly restored and maintained them. Viewers will learn about the history and pedigree of these magnificent cars that have become more appreciated and valuable over the years. Featured classic cars include the Bentley R Type, Ford Classic Capri, DeLorean DMC-12, Panther Lima, Kallista, Morgan 4/4, Triumph Stag, Triumph TR3A & TR2, Triumph Roadster, Citron Big 6, Mercedes Pontoon, Austin Healey, Panther De Ville, J72, ‘65 Mustang Fastback, 1959 Ford Impala, 1953 Chevy Pickup, MK VI Bentley, Porsche 933 – and so many more!

Classic Cars17 x 30’Produced by Zatzu Media

In the do-it-yourself world, it’s easy to take on more than you can handle and even easier to do things incorrectly. That’s when pro-football player turned pro-handyman Sebastian Clovis comes in and teams up with overwhelmed homeowners to right their renovation wrongs. Like any good coach, Sebastian has the skills and motivational attitude to see anyone through the construction process—however lacking in skill they may be. With humour, hijinks and plenty of fumbles along the way, Sebastian and the DIYer tackle the reno like it’s a championship game.

Tackle My Reno14 x 30’Produced by Si Entertainment for HGTV Canada


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This hit series follows do-it-yourselfers who have failed at their home renovation project and are in desperate need of some on-the-job training. Contractor Bryan Baeumler saves the families from their reno nightmare. Teaching DIY-ers how to fix their mistakes properly and safely with his humorous brand of tough love. With words of encouragement Bryan is able to transform the DIY-er from a handyman disaster to a hero. With compelling narratives from the DIY-er along with their family and friends, viewers will learn how to avoid dangerous shortcuts and how to troubleshoot their own home renovation.

Disaster DIY26 x 30’Produced by Si Entertainment for HGTV Canada


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If you’re looking for a proven franchise with excellent co-viewing potential, the Bryan Baeumler collection is a great choice for lifestyle and factual entertainment channels. With wit, charm and DIY know-how, Bryan is a great personality for all viewers.

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This hit global franchise gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the life of iconic contractor Bryan Baeumler as he builds homes for his family.

House of Bryan: In the City (13x30’) Sees the Baeumler family renovate a small bungalow into a dream home.

House of Bryan: On The Rocks (13x30’) Follows the Baeumler clan to cottage country as they build the ultimate family cottage.

House of Bryan: In The Sticks (24x30’) Finds Bryan out in the country as he builds his new residence. Bryan and wife Sarah clash on the vision for their new home and learn to cope with the dramatic lifestyle change from city to country.

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House of Bryan 50 x 30’Produced by Si Entertainment for HGTV Canada

When homeowners want to kick-start their dream renovation project they call construction guru Bryan Baeumler for help. Given the choice of 3 projects, Bryan helps the homeowner separate their wants from what he believes to be their needs. Taking their keys and waving them goodbye, Bryan leaves the homeowner guessing as to which of the 3 projects he is going to take on. Will they trust his instincts and reset their renovation expectations in this ultimate renovation tug of war?

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Leave it to Bryan118 x 30’ Produced by Si Entertainment for HGTV Canada


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With an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day lives of Canada’s ice-dancing sweethearts, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, viewers will experience the duos roller-coaster life on and off the ice. Determined to regain their titles as the world’s best ice dancers, Tessa and Scott face exhilarating highs and exhausting lows as they face challenges they never imagined after their record breaking win in Vancouver. From training sessions to public appearances as well as a glimpse into the duos personal lives, viewers don’t need to be skating fans to go on this funny and heartfelt journey.

Tessa & Scott7 x 30’ Produced by Media Headquarters for W Network

Hosted by comedian and actress Caroline Rhea (The Caroline Rhea Show, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Phineas & Ferb). This competition series features three cake designers who race against the clock to create one couple’s dream wedding cake. It is a high stakes competition with $5000 up for grabs and a chance to have their cake design showcased on the bride and groom’s big day. In the end, a panel of three expert judges decide the winner. The judges are Alexandria Pellegrino, an award-winning cake designer to the stars, David MacCarfrae, renowned British royal cake designer and owner of David Cakes of Distinction and Gordon Bailey, owner and executive chef of Lot 30.

Cake Walk: Wedding Cake Edition13 x 60’Produced by Buck Productions for Slice


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Globe-trotting in search of skinny-dipping bliss, adventure- seeker and host Eve Kelly journeys to find the most exotic swimming destinations around the world. Not wanting to swim alone, Eve charms total strangers from various backgrounds and walks of life to join her on her mission as she treks through treacherous terrain to her final destination. Each episode follows Eve as she visits different destinations – Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Costa Rica and The Bahamas – different modes of travel – boat, dog sled, camel, horse and kayak – and of course, different skinny dippers. Her wide-eyed wonder and up-for- anything temperament infuse the series with a charisma and freshness that delivers a compelling and unique travel experience.

The Skinny Dip8 x 30’ Produced by Best Boy Enytertaiment for Travel and Escape

What’s in a Name? takes viewers on a fun and exciting romp through history, telling the stories of the names we know best—from perfume to hockey teams, cars to cocktails. Every episode begins with someone who needs to name something: a newly invented electric car, a mouth-watering chocolate bar, and a baby about to be born. Along the way, experts and celebrities offer advice. Actor George Wendt (Norm from Cheers) gives tips on naming beer, wrestling legend Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan weigh in on punchy names in the ring, and Randy Bachman gives a young band tips on finding a name that rocks. We look at which names have worked throughout history, which haven’t, and why it matters.

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Always heart-warming and sometimes heart-breaking, this docudrama shares the deep emotional bond between pets and the families that love them. With dramatic re-enactments depicting heart-wrenching and heroic stories from the eyes of the pets’ family, this series examines the entire emergency. From the medical crisis, the frantic race to the emergency room, the diagnosis, the operation, the post-op, and when it all goes well, the recovery. Despite the heroic efforts of the pet medical team, we sometimes must recount the tragic loss of a beloved family member. This captivating series demonstrates that no matter how different people are, the true love for one’s pet and the “save my pet” attitude is universal among all families.

For fun, informative and heart-warming pet stories, we are pleased to offer channels a variety of entertaining programs for the whole family.

Save My Pet39 x 30’Produced by Best Boy Entertainment for Pet Network

When behavioural problems arise between a dog and its owner, it can place a strain on the relationship. That is when dog behaviourist, advocate and life coach Brad Pattison (Puppy SOS) comes in with his unique tough-love training skills as well as his endearing, humorous and take-no prisoners approach to ending conflict. This multiple award-winning series finds Pattison visiting the homes of problem dogs and their problem owners. Seeking to investigate the issues in the relationship that cause the bad behaviour, Pattison guides and educates each family on the changes that need to be made in order to bring harmony.

At The End of My Leash78 x 30’Produced by Purple Dog Media and White Iron Pictures for Slice


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A cute puppy can be the perfect family addition. What’s not to love? Her fluffy fur and soul-stirring eyes are just too cute. Five months later, the honeymoon is over and the novelty of the new puppy has worn off. In her place, is a hairy little monster that bites and chews all the furniture —creating tension within the family. A once harmonious home is now in domestic meltdown! It’s time to bring in Brad Pattison, a dog behaviourist and life coach, who is widely known for his tough love techniques and crazy antics. He’s the consummate dog lover and ultimate trainer – firm but gentle. In this fast-paced series, monster mutts are transformed into darling dogs, all while restoring peace within the family.

Puppy SOS13 x 30’Produced by White Iron Pictures for Slice

Talent Hounds provides audiences with an in-depth look at the evolution of dogs in the human world and their increasing humanization. Each episode features a heartwarming and captivating story about how dogs not only enrich our lives but how we can help change theirs. Showcasing a wide array of outstanding talents including hunters, herders, police dogs, performers and athletes, viewers will meet dogs who have found their talents despite coming from rescues and shelters. With an interactive element meant to unite a community of dog lovers, talenthounds.ca provides profiles on the series’ stars and their families as well as aims to educate dog owners about health, safety and training.

Talent Hounds1 x 60’ special/4 x 30’Produced by Hop To It Productions for Pet Network


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So many people try to sell a house in desperate need of an overhaul – and miss out on tens of thousands of dollars on their sale price. From heinous wallpaper to outdated colours to stained couches and nasty carpets, sellers show their properties in states that seriously undermine their value. In Open House Overhaul, one visionary interior designer and his/her team of builders ambush an unsuspecting seller putting their house on the market. The designer offers to overhaul their home and increase it’s value in time for the owner’s next open house. Will the homeowner love what they do and how much will their home be worth?

Open House Overhaul14 x 30’Target: Co-viewing Adults 18-49

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When homeowners want to kick-start renovations on their property they call in an expert contractor to help them sort out their design wants from their lifestyle needs. Having three projects they’d like to accomplish in their home, but the budget for only one the homeowners weigh up their dream results against realistic expectations. The homeowners must hand over their keys and leave their contractor in charge of the decision of which project he/she will do for them. Will the homeowner be happy? Will the contractor execute on time and budget? What could possibly go wrong?

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What’s in a Name? takes viewers on a fun and exciting romp through history, telling the stories of the names that are part of the fabric our lives — from perfume to sports teams, cars to cocktails. Every episode begins looking to name something: a newly invented electric car, a mouth-watering chocolate bar, a baby about to be born. Along the way, experts and celebrities offer advice. We look at which names have worked throughout history, which haven’t, and why it matters.

What’s in a Name?13 x 30’Target: Co-viewing Adults 18-49

26 x 30’Target: Kids and Teens 6-10

Twin Factor

In this fast-paced and entertaining race against the clock, teams must solve a geographical or historical riddle that is significant to the host city in order to discover the location of the finish line. On their journey, teams must find clues that will lead them to a series of hidden QR codes. Once these QR codes are scanned onto their tablets, teams will accumulate GPS coordinates directing them to the finish line. Each team must also complete two zany challenges before they are able to win the race and a donation to the charity of their choice.

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Splatalot is a hilarious medieval-themed physical game show featuring an extreme obstacle course with heaps and loads of splats and spills. Each episode features a different group of thrill-seeking teen contestants, dubbed Attackers, competing in three cringe-inducing rounds. The Defenders of Splatalot, an international squad of six medieval-themed gladiators, will do their best to protect the castle from the Attackers – leaving only one to be crowned King or Queen of the Kingdom.

Splatalot26 x 30’Target: Kids and Families

Skatoony

Set in a fantastical television studio in the fictional town of Showtown, Skatoony is a mixed media comedy game show. Three kids play a hilarious trivia game against their fellow contestants, who are of the animated variety! The series is anchored by the hilarious animated duo Chudd Chudders and his lounge-singing sidekick, The Earl. Each episode, they attempt to put together another game show, while all manner of madness occurs around them wreaking havoc on the set. Based on a Cartoon Network UK format, Skatoony is a great local format kids programming opportunity with a host of great characters to access along with online content and gaming.

13 x 30’Target: Kids 6-11

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