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Chuckmas
1 x 60 minutes
High Definition | Produced by Whalley-Abbey Media | Commissioned by Food Network Canada & Cooking Channel Canada
Chef Chuck Hughes has been busy of late… He’s opened a new restaurant, bought his first home with his girlfriend and all the while
juggled a red hot TV career. Now he’s got a real challenge on his hands – he has to host his very first Christmas dinner! In this fun-filled
holiday special, Chuck works to pull off a one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration. As always he aims big. He wants to create a whole new
menu incorporating his family classics, with a Chuck twist of course, plus a few new additions to recognise some of his girlfriend Sabrina’s
family traditions. Of course no one hosts Christmas dinner without a lot of help. Chuck runs around town collaborating with his plugged-in
suppliers and friends and his mom Francine. Francine normally hosts the family’s Christmas dinner so Chuck is keen to impress her with
his first effort. Full of holiday fun, great food and family, this is Chuck’s take on Christmas. This is Chuckmas!
Chuck’s week off: mexico
8 x 30 minutes
High Definition | Produced by Whalley-Abbey Media | Commissioned by Cooking Channel US, Food Network Canada & Cooking Channel Canada
Chuck Hughes is hungry for a break from his daily grind. He wants to head somewhere he can trade in his black t-shirt and apron for a pair
of shades and tank top and enjoy fresh, authentic food… So he’s heading to Mexico and making his way across the country in search of
culinary adventures. Part cooking show, part travel show, each adventure-filled episode has Chuck discovering a different part of Mexico and
the authentic food and culture that goes with it. From making beef jerky with cowboys to slicing up sashimi with fishermen; from cooking
up grasshoppers to making tortillas on the side of a volcano – Chuck weaves his way throughout Mexico in his jeep, meeting extraordinary
people and experiencing incredible food. Along with his food adventures, he off-roads up a volcano, works a shift at a taco stand, gets into
a wrestling ring, delivers sandwiches in Guadalajara, ropes a cow with a group of Mexican cowboys, goes deep-sea fishing and dives into
sinkholes. From coast to coast, Chuck lives out once-in-a-lifetime experiences, meets awesome people and serves up some amazing food!
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THIS VS THAT
6 x 60 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by Hotchkiss Industries
This vs That is a fun and provocative series about science, fact and the truth, without bias or agenda. This vs That asks the questions that
everyone has considered and here is the place viewers can find all the answers. Every day, each of us makes dozens of decisions that affect
the quality of our lives. Which part of the refrigerator keeps milk from spoiling longest? Which is better for the environment – plastic or
paper? Does an electric or regular toothbrush clean our teeth better? In a plane crash, which is a better flotation device – life vest or seat
cushion? This vs That’s experiments are timely, relevant and ground-breaking – in fact many results have made it into the news around the
world! Three hilarious and likeable comedian hosts, Mark DeCarlo, Chris Tallman and Brad Sherwood, take sides in the most contested
debates of our time… and many you may not have even considered. You could call them scientists, but don’t!
world’s weirdest restaurants
13 x 30 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by Paperny Entertainment | Commissioned by Food Network Canada
Part travel, part food, World’s Weirdest Restaurants showcases the world’s wildest eating establishments under the guidance of host Bob
Blumer (Glutton for Punishment, airing in over 30 countries). This is Bob’s tribute to fellow food lovers who’ve taken their passions to the
extreme. A pub where monkeys serve you, an eatery where diners go in search of offensive service, dining in the dark or how about your food
being served in a toilet bowl? On World’s Weirdest Restaurants that’s just another night out! Each episode showcases four of the world’s
weirdest, wackiest and wildest eating establishments. There are all different kinds of ‘weird’ and Bob’s on a mission to explore the full
range – whether it’s an eclectic environment, an eccentric food focus or a unique, high-concept themed restaurant. Bob has spent a lifetime
exploring the outer limits of the food world, but there are still a few surprises out there. Immersed in the action, Bob is a true adventurer
who delights in the entertaining, offbeat and quirky culinary experiences the world has to offer.
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obsessions
6 x 30 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by The Moving Visuals Co | Commissioned by MediaCorp Channel NewsAsia Singapore
Experience the world from its obsessive side! From the bold to the bizarre, from the freaky to the fun – every society has an obsession.
Some are modern while others have existed for centuries. Join happy-go-lucky host Jason Godfrey in this travel documentary series as
he uncovers the obsessive behaviours that make the Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Koreans and Filipinos who they are – and learns how
one society’s obsession can become the new normal. From exploring Korea’s extreme plastic surgery reality shows to China’s Internet
addiction boot camps, this TV series reveals just how crazy people can be and how society fuels these obsessions. Within each episode,
we’ll see how peoples’ hopes and dreams have manifested themselves in truly strange ways and how modern technology has opened up
the floodgates for developing countries to become obsessed. Watch Jason encounter obsessive people and try to learn what they’re all
about in his own way – playing a robot, taking singing lessons while half-nude, consulting cosmetic surgeons and questioning if he’s the
odd man out in this exploration!
vintage hunter
6 x 60 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by The Moving Visuals Co | Commissioned by MediaCorp Okto Singapore
Flea market junkie Dominic Johnson-Hill takes us on a journey across Asia to find captivating curios and antiques, both valuable and intriguing! It
can be like finding a needle in a haystack, but whatever happens it’s a road trip that Dominic always gets a kick out of. Flea markets are haunts for
colourful characters from all walks of life. As the Vintage Hunter, Dominic gets a different peek at history via its collectors and their prized possessions.
But it’s all about making the deal! The thrill of the chase begins in Dominic’s adopted home city of Beijing, where he gets an eye-opening look at the
real and fake market he thought he knew all about. In modern Singapore, Dominic makes a secret connection to WWII POWs and the city’s thriving
underground vintage culture. Behind Tokyo’s polite veneer, Dominic unravels the intense Japanese fixations with old boy’s toys – Godzilla figures,
anime toys and Samurai swords. In the Malaysian cities of Kuala Lumpur and Malacca, Dominic finds tradesmen who have kept their vintage tools,
furniture and trinkets intact since the old colonial days. In Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam War provides both an exhilarating and serious history
lesson. Jetting off to Mumbai, Dominic is dazzled by Bollywood’s history – through the kaleidoscopic film collectibles that Mumbaikers hoard.
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DARK MINDS
8 x 60 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Co-produced by Beyond Productions and ID. Investigation Discovery USA
Dark Minds brings fresh eyes to unsolved serial killer investigations using the combined instincts of three unique perspectives. Reexamining
the homicides are two obsessive investigators – John Kelly, psychologist/criminal profiler and M. William Phelps, true crime author/
investigative journalist. Joining them is an unlikely and anonymous source: a convicted multiple murderer known only as ‘13’. Wishing
to make amends by helping catch other killers, ‘13’ uses his own personal experience to formulate theories behind these chilling cold
cases. These criminals are still out there. Their identity and whereabouts are unknown. But Phelps and Kelly go looking and shine a light
into the darkest corners of human behaviour. Their mission is to hunt justice – retracing the crime and piecing together a profile of the
killer by interviewing key people – cops, forensic scientists, survivors, family and witnesses. We’re along for the ride and it’s an exclusive
and shocking journey inside each case and inside each murderer’s psyche.
highway cops
10 x 30 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by Greenstone TV | Commissioned by TV2 New Zealand
Sometimes hilarious, sometimes haunting, Highway Cops follows the officers who aim to keep motorists safe on 11,000 kilometres of
spectacular and unforgiving roads in New Zealand. From upturned sheep trailers to washed-out campers, tourists tackling highways for the
first time to country boys risking their lives on rural roads, no day is ever the same! The Tasman Highway Patrol covers a vast beat – 70,000
square kilometres of district that is a mecca for tourists from all over the world – some driving too fast, some too slow and some on the
wrong side of the road! The Central Districts team covers more than 1,360 kilometres of highway and faces situations ranging from serious
crash trauma through to the dramas of rescuing a stranded cow. Southern District Highway Patrol covers nearly a quarter of New Zealand,
including some of the most rugged and perilous roads in the country. The Southern beat includes several party towns where the population
doubles over the summer. Language barriers and bumptious locals are just some of the challenges faced in these scenic hotspots.
children & family
documentary
hero dogs of 9/11
1 x 60 minutes | High Definition | Produced by Kelencontent with the participation of Dog Files & Starlight Runner Entertainment
Commissioned by Animal Planet Canada
For the first time, this documentary reveals the unknown true stories of survivors and the working dogs who saved lives at Ground Zero
during the September 11, 2001 crisis and aftermath. More than three hundred dogs were part of the rescue and recovery operation, going
where it was impossible for humans to follow. The occasional dog collapsed from exhaustion but none of them gave up. Most of these fourlegged heroes are now retired but they leave behind a story that must be told. Blind office worker Michael Hingson had to trust his seeingeye dog Roselle on a treacherous descent of 78 flights of stairs to escape only moments before the towers collapsed. Lt. David Lim of the
NY Port Authority Police was called to duty with his explosive detector dog Sirius. Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last remaining survivor
of 9/11, was pinned under the rubble for 27 hours after the buildings collapsed before being found by recovery dogs.
the twitch
13 x 30 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by ProductionShed. TV | Commissioned by Maori Television New Zealand
The tiny island of Kaitangata is waking up again and only thirteen-year-old Meredith can stop it, before it claims another victim. The last
time the island twitched was over fifty years ago and a girl disappeared without a trace, apparently swallowed up by the island. The local
tribe knew it was best to leave it alone; some pieces of land just want to stay the way they are. The island went to sleep but now it’s moving
again. Meredith must discover what it wants before it is too late. A thrilling, contemporary story for mainstream family audiences, with live
action, drama, CGI, myth and magic, The Twitch is an amazing tale from the fertile imagination of internationally renowned author Margaret
Mahy. Set in a small coastal village near Christchurch in New Zealand, this is a story of Meredith, her family and the incredible events that
shake them – literally and metaphorically. The tiny island of Kaitangata seems to have a life of its own.
documentary
gallipoli from above
1 x 60 minutes
High Definition | Produced by Sensible Films | Commissioned by Foxtel History Channel Australia
Gallipoli From Above: The Untold Story of the Gallipoli Landing overturns many of the myths surrounding the World War One landing.
Many people believe that the Australians landed at dawn, on the wrong beach, with little knowledge of the Turkish defenses and that
they were led by incompetent British officers. In fact nothing could be further from the truth. The Australians ran their own show using
aerial intelligence, emerging technology and innovative tactics to land 20,000 troops on a heavily defended and precipitous shoreline.
They used an aircraft carrier, a tethered balloon and a squadron of biplanes to gather detailed information on the disposition of the
Turkish defenders and developed a plan for the landing that avoided significant casualties. It is now nearly 100 years since the landing
and hundreds of books, movies and documentaries have failed to grasp the significance of the ANZAC achievement. Presented by Hugh
Dolan, Gallipoli From Above sets out to change the way the world thinks about Gallipoli forever.
documentary
programmed to be fat?
generation boomerang
1 x 60 minutes
High Definition | Produced by Dreamfilm Productions
Commissioned by CBC Canada
1 x 60 minutes
High Definition | Produced by Dreamfilm Productions
Commissioned by CBC Canada
Man-made chemicals may be programming us to be fat – before
we’re even born! Over the past three decades, the developed
world has become increasingly overweight, even after years
of struggling to eat less and exercise more. Programmed
To Be Fat? explores controversial new science that suggests
exposure to man-made chemicals, starting in the womb, may
be triggering changes to our metabolism that result in life-long
weight gain. Endocrine disruptors are all around us – in plastic,
in cans, in the water we drink, in the food we eat. They’re not
supposed to enter our bodies, but they do. If they’re proven
to cause weight gain, the implications for human health are
profound. Now scientists are going beyond animal research
to human population studies, testing the theory that foetal
exposure to man-made chemicals is a key reason for our
global obesity epidemic.
More than half of young Canadian adults aged between
20 and 29 still live with their parents. After a childhood of
overprotection, overindulgence, over-everything, today’s young
adults are finding the real world a little too real. So they’re
heading back home – if they ever left in the first place. Generation
Boomerang examines the reasons why so many of today’s young
adults are slow to launch out into the world. A tough economy
gets much of the blame – but a peek below the surface reveals
that this is a generation reluctant to give up the comforts of
home. Generation Boomerang weaves together personal stories
with expert analysis. Sociologists and psychologists weigh in with
differing views on whether this trend is a good thing – or whether
we are raising a generation of Peter Pans who will never grow up.
For better or worse, this new living arrangement is something
many experts believe is here to stay.
documentary
returning series
THE BEST OF AUSTRALIA:
CHRISTMAS and COCOS KEELING ISLANDS
1 x 60 minutes
High Definition | Produced by Australian Geographic
Grab your binoculars and focus on Australia’s Indian Ocean jewels – where stunning natural spectacles meet vibrant human culture.
The tops of long-extinct volcanoes, Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands are home to such remarkable wildlife that they’ve captured
imaginations the world over. These specks in the ocean are the focal points of great migrations – from rare seabirds making the long
Indian Ocean leg of their flights to red crabs swarming towards the beach in a sea of limbs. Get down to eye-level in the latest episode
of The Best of Australia and discover why these places host some of our most spectacular annual natural events.
Total: 11 x 60 minutes
CHARLOTTE: A LIFE
WITHOUT LIMBS
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
SPECTACULAR
1 x 60 minutes
Produced by Greenstone TV | Commissioned by TV3 New Zealand
1 x 90 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by Beyond
Productions | Commissioned by XYZ Networks Australia
Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman is the youngest quadruple amputee in
New Zealand. At six months of age she contracted Meningococcal
Septicaemia and the infection claimed her arms and her legs. Too
young to comprehend the extent of her disability at the time of her
amputations, Charlotte must now adapt to a life without limbs. Since
leaving hospital, Charlotte has had seventeen surgical procedures.
The eighteenth is looming. This surgery will be to reshape her stumps
so that prosthetic legs will be more comfortable. She is now ready to
start daycare and it’s obvious from the very beginning that this opens
up a whole new world of challenges. Her incredible achievements in
the face of insurmountable odds are an extraordinary story. Charlotte:
A Life Without Limbs is a truly heartfelt illustration of survival.
Australians don’t celebrate Christmas with snow – they do
lights! Matthew Hayden takes us on a journey to find Australia’s
most spectacular and innovative Christmas lights. He will
be helping one street achieve its ambition to become one of
the best Christmas light displays in the country. Following in
the footsteps of his parents some 20 years earlier, Laurence
McGinty has been trying to harness the community spirit of his
quiet suburban street to ensure it transforms on time into a
spectacular Christmas wonderland. This year he is going all
out to put the street on the Christmas map. Matthew will also
be unearthing some of the most spectacular and dramatic
displays across the country – from the latest in computercontrolled equipment and synchronised music to the set-up
of a chimney emitting fire and smoke.
Also available: Baby Charlotte (1 x 60 minutes) charts her story from the
beginning as the family leaves the hospital for the first time.
returning series
returning series
behind mansion walls
– series 2
rush tv
– series 3
13 x 60 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by Beyond
Productions | Commissioned by ID. Investigation Discovery USA
26 x 30 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by
Beyond Action | Commissioned by ABC3 Australia
There is a world of money and power that likes to remain
hidden. A place the rest of us aren’t meant to see; it lies
Behind Mansion Walls. But one thing can crash through the
locked gates of wealth and privilege and put all their dirty
laundry on view... murder. Behind Mansion Walls investigates
what happens when money doesn’t buy happiness, when family
dynasties implode, when high-stakes divorce ends in bloodshed
and when rich decadence turns to death. Money doesn’t always
make you happy but it can sometimes make you murder. It’s
murder and mystery on a grand scale.
The new series of Rush TV promises to go bigger, faster and
harder than ever before with colourful and inspirational stories,
wrapped in the very latest action sequences, trick tips and
inspiration from some of the leading action sport heroes. With
a new design, consistent show format and high energy music,
Rush TV will again showcase some of the most creative and
talented people in the dynamic world of youth culture and
extreme sports. Hosted by Mitch Tomlinson and Hannah Wang,
plus some special guests, the new series will spend time on
location covering some of the most exciting sport events and
hooking up with the best athletes in the world for an in-depth
look at their lifestyle.
Total: 26 x 60 minutes
Total: 78 x 30 minutes
the holiday show
– series 2
hot property
– series 12
10 x 30 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by
Trilogy Media | Commissioned by TV3 Ireland
10 x 30 minutes
Format rights available | Produced by Beyond Productions
Commissioned by Nine Network Australia
It’s time to pack your bags as The Holiday Show is back! Get
ready for sun, sea, sightseeing and adventure as the new series
covers everything from romantic getaways to winter fun! Join
presenters Ciara Whelan and Jon Slattery as they take their unique
look at some of the world’s best holidays. This journey will take
you to European hotspots, US theme park alternatives, romantic
getaways, family focused fun, ski slope adventures, volunteering
breaks and some of those once-in-a-lifetime holidays.
This is the real estate show you’ve been waiting for, packed
as always with drama, tension and humour. In Series 12,
the Australian property market is the toughest it’s been in
twenty years. Seeing how buyers and sellers cope with the
pressure makes for riveting television. In this series, real estate
agents adopt “out there” strategies to attract attention in the
marketplace. Old rules are re-written with mixed success. But,
as always, the tension of auction day is palpable. Come with us
on the journey as we see real people selling real properties. No
tricks, no fakes… we show it like it is.
Total: 16 x 30 minutes
Total: 26 x 60 + 109 x 30 + 1 x 90 minutes
returning series
The Beyond Team
Mikael Borglund
Ceo & Managing Director
Head of Sales
mikael_borglund@beyond.com.au
Sydney office
fiona_crago@beyond.com.au
Sydney office
munia_kanna-konsek@beyond.com.au
London office
Yvonne Body
Danika Porter
Jim Harper
yvonne_body@beyond.com.au
London office
65 x 30 minutes
Format rights available | Produced by Beyond Entertainment
Commissioned by Seven Network Australia & ABC Australia
20 x 30 minutes
High Definition | Format rights available | Produced by
True North Productions | Commissioned by CBBC UK
Dick and Dom get their hands on back-stage passes for willing
helpers to get stuck in at some of the busiest wildlife sanctuaries
and animal rescue centres in the UK. Their volunteers are up for
a massive challenge but they’re not all big animal lovers. Will
they change their minds after a day on the frontline looking after
wounded wildlife and poorly pets? Dick and Dom are out to show
their volunteers that pets and wildlife really rock… and that
animals need their help! There are plenty of laughs along the
way but some sad stories too as Dick and Dom’s helpers find out
the harsh reality for some of Britain’s most neglected and needy
creatures. Dick and Dom are rolling up their sleeves and getting
stuck in too – with a series of funny challenges and informative
sketches about little-known animal facts.
Total: 130 x 30 minutes
Total: 40 x 30 minutes
danika_porter@beyond.com.au
Sydney office
Operations & Post
Production Manager
jim_harper@beyond.com.au
Sydney office
Joanne Azzopardi
Marzenna Czubowicz
cherry_yeandle@beyond.com.au
London office
joanne_azzopardi@beyond.com.au
Sydney office
marzenna_czubowicz@beyond.com.au
London office
Karen Connell
Sherry Fynbo
Jane Christy
karen_connell@beyond.com.au
London office
sherry_fynbo@beyond.com.au
Sydney office
Jane Yan
Alexandra Olsson
Wayne Alston
jane_yan@beyond.com.au
Sydney office
alexandra_olsson@beyond.com.au
London office
wayne_alston@beyond.com.au
Sydney office
VP Sales – Scandinavia, Benelux, Israel,
Central & Eastern Europe, South Africa
Executive Assistant, Sydney
Science has never been so exciting, funny or messy! Lab Rats
Challenge is exciting because it’s a race, it’s funny because
plenty of things can go wrong and it’s messy because there’s as
much sludge, goo, food and liquids built into each challenge
as possible. Lab Rats Challenge is a fast and furious sciencebased game show for kids where players will have to use all
their intellectual, physical and team skills to win. Two young
and energetic hosts commentate along the way and explain the
science behind the madness. Regular segments include The
Nano Challenge, The Head Relocator, Method Madness, The Rat
Race and What Will Happen If? The winning team at the end will
get CHEEZED!
Head of Marketing
cherry yeandle
Acquisitions Assistant
dick ‘n’ dom go wild!
– series 2
Munia Kanna-Konsek
General Manager
Head of Acquisitions
& Co-Productions
lab rats challenge
– series 2
FIONA CRAGO
Elise dorahy-hill
Servicing Co-Ordinator
elise_dorahyhill@beyond.com.au
Sydney office
VP Sales – Australasia
VP Sales – Usa, Canada,
Latin America, Inflight
Executive Assistant, London
VP Sales – Western Europe
Administration & Office Manager
jane_christy@beyond.com.au
London office
Servicing Co-Ordinator
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