catalogue - Distribution360

CATALOGUE
Autumn 2015
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Hello!
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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Sales Team and Contacts
Mark Bishop
CEO
Email: mark@distribution360.com
Phone: 416-646-2711 ext. 237
Diane Rankin
Senior Vice President, International Sales and Acquisitions
Email: diane@distribution360.com
Phone: +44 7796 670176
Kirsten Hurd
Director, International Sales and Acquisitions
Email: kirsten@distribution360.com
Phone: 416-646-2711 ext. 248
Smiljka Baljozovic
Sales Executive, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southern
Europe and French Speaking Territories
Email: smiljka@distribution360.com
Phone: 416-646-2711 ext. 267
Maria-Nicole Miriklis
Distribution Coordinator
Email: maria-nicole@distribution360.com
Phone: 416-646-2711 ext. 257
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Contents
Section
Page
Preschool
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Kids, Teens and Family
10
Shortform and Interstitials
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Factual and Docs
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Factual Entertainment
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Formats42
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Preschool
Entertaining and inspiring content
for young viewers
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Preschool
Nico Can Dance!
65 x 2’
Produced by Atomic Cartoons.
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.
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Preschool
YaYa & Zouk
78 x 5’
Produced by ToonDraw Productions in association with
Société Radio-Canada and YOOPA.
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.
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Preschool
Hi Opie!
26 x 30’/78 x 7’
Produced by marblemedia in association with
The Jim Henson Company for TVO, City,
Knowledge Network
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 allday 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.
Season 2 Available Now!
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Alphabet Stories
26 x 1.30’
Produced by Victory Arts for TVO and
Knowledge Network
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.
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Preschool
This is... Collection
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248 x 6’/41 x 30’
Produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and marblemedia for Treehouse
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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Preschool
YOUniverse
26 x 2.15’
Produced by Victory Arts for TVO and
Knowledge Network
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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Bruno and the
Banana Bunch
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26 x 11’ and 50 x 1’
Produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios for CBC
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.
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Tigga & Togga
26 x 3’
Produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios for TVO
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.
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Kids, Teens and Families
Engaging programming for kids,
teens and families
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Kids, Teens and Families
Ride or Wrong
43 x 3’
Produced by marblemedia for CBC
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.
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Planet Echo
52 x 30’
Produced by Positive Productions and
Media Rendezvous for APTN
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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Kids, Teens and Families
Japanizi:
Going, Going, Gong!
40 x 30’
Produced by marblemedia for YTV
and Disney XD
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.
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Kids World Sports
26 x 30’
Produced by Skywriter Media and Entertainment
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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Kids, Teens and Families
Splatalot
52 x 30’
Produced by marblemedia for YTV, ABC3 and CBBC
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.
ALSO AVAILABLE AS A FORMAT!
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Kids, Teens and Families
A Very Barry Christmas
1 x 45’
Produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios for ABC Family
and CBC
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.
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Atomic Betty
78 x 30’ and 1 x 60’ Christmas special
Produced by Skywriter Media and Entertainment
Group for TELETOON/Cartoon Network
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.
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Kids, Teens and Families
Miss BG
104 x 11’ and 2 x 30’ specials
Produced by Skywriter Media and Entertainment Group
for TVO
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.
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Skatoony
39 x 30’
Produced by marblemedia with TELETOON (Canada),
based on the Cartoon Network format
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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Shor tfor m and Interstitials
Nico Can Dance!
65 x 2’
Page 5
Ride or Wrong
43 x 3’
Page 11
Alphabet Stories
26 x 1.30’
Page 7
Tigga & Togga
26 x 3’
Page 9
YOUniverse
26 x 2.15’
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Factual and Docs
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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Factual and Docs
Current and World Affairs
The Captains Tale
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1 x 60’
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.
Crossfire
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1 x 60’
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?
Return to Ukraine
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1 x 60’
Canadian-Ukraine immigrant Alex Shprintsen returns to his place of birth to explore how the country’s past is
defining its current conflicts.
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Factual and Docs
The Rob Ford Story
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1 x 60’
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.
Runaway Fighter
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1 x 60’
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.
Voyage of the Black Dragon
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1 x 60’
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.
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Factual and Docs
Crime and Investigation
After the Cameras Went Away
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.
Hunting Magnota
1 x 60’
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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.
The Imperfect Spy
1 x 60’
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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 Man Who Hears Voices
1 x 60’
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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 Last Race
1 x 60’
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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.
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Factual and Docs
The Whistleblowers
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1 x 60’
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.
Lucky 7
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1 x 60’
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
1 x 60’
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.
Lost in the Struggle: The Next Chapter
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1 x 60’
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.
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Factual and Docs
Mission Improbable
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1 x 60’
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.
The Murder and the Money Trail
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1 x 60’
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.
Rabbi of the Pure Hearts: Inside Lev Tahor
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1 x 60’
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.
Return to Paradise
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1 x 60’
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?
Your Tips, Our Stories
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1 x 60’
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.
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Rise and Fall of Mike Duffy
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1 x 60’
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.
The Sextortion of Amanda Todd
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1 x 60’
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 Unrepentant
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1 x 60’
The story of Canada’s most frightening and dangerous criminals, whose lack of guilt and shame makes them
both fascinating and horrifying.
The Vanishing
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1 x 60’
A daughter’s twelve-year quest to solve her mother’s mysterious disappearance uncovers the dark secrets of a
close-knit family.
The Widow’s Web
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1 x 60’
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.
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Factual and Docs
Wildlife and Nature
The Elephant in the Room
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1 x 60’
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.
Elephants on Board
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1 x 60’
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.
Nuts About Squirrels
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1 x 60’
Revealing the secret life of the urban squirrel with help from robotic squirrels, GPS-tracked acorns and citizen
scientists.
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The Real Avatar
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1 x 60’
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.
Safe Haven For Chimps
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1 x 60’
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.
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Science and Technology
Chasing Snowflakes
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1 x 60’
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.
David Suzuki’s Andean Adventure
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1 x 60’
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.
Gone Sideways
1 x 60’
Combining dramatic re-creation with cheeky animation and cleverly manipulated archival images, Gone
Sideways illustrates three areas of exploration: medicine, technology and natural science.
Supercar - Building the Car of the Future
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1 x 60’
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.
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The Man Who Tweeted Earth (Chris Hatfield)
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1 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.
Suzuki Diaries
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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.
Suzuki Diaries: Coastal Canada
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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.
Suzuki Diaries - Future City
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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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Jellyfish Rule!
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1 x 60’
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.
Living City: A Critical Guide
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.
Silence of the Labs
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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
83 x 30’
Produced by Wraith Films Inc. for W Network
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 reenactment, interviews, and archival photography, Ghostly
Encounters combines the exhilarating drama of the encounter
with a critical in-depth look at why the encounter happened.
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Sex, Fame & Murder
1 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
4 x 60’
Produced by Archie Production for BBC2
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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London’s Modern
Buildings: The Gherkin
1 x 30’
Produced by Zatzu Media
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.
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Red Arrows:
Inside the Bubble
1 x 60’
Produced by Archie Production for BBC2
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.
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Mississippi Snake Grabbers
12 x 30’
Produced by Dockside Productions for CMT Canada
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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Open House Overhaul
14 x 30’
Produced by RTR Media for HGTV Canada
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
17 x 30’
Produced by Zatzu Media
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!
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Tackle My Reno
14 x 30’
Produced by Si Entertainment for HGTV Canada
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.
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Bryan Baeumler Collection
159 x 30’
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.
Disaster DIY
26 x 30’
Produced by Si Entertainment for HGTV Canada
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.
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House of Bryan
50 x 30’
Produced by Si Entertainment for HGTV Canada
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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Leave it to Bryan
118 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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Tessa & Scott
7 x 30’
Produced by Media Headquarters for W Network
With an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the day-today 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.
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Cake Walk:
Wedding Cake Edition
13 x 60’
Produced by Buck Productions for Slice
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.
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The Skinny Dip
8 x 30’
Produced by Best Boy Enytertaiment
for Travel and Escape
Globe-trotting in search of skinny-dipping bliss, adventureseeker 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-foranything temperament infuse the series with a charisma and
freshness that delivers a compelling and unique travel
experience.
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What’s in a Name?
13 x 30’
Produced by marblemedia for History Television
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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Pet and Animal Collection
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 Pet
39 x 30’
Produced by Best Boy Entertainment for Pet Network
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.
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At The End of My Leash
78 x 30’
Produced by Purple Dog Media and
White Iron Pictures for Slice
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.
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Puppy SOS
13 x 30’
Produced by White Iron Pictures for Slice
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.
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Talent Hounds
1 x 60’ special/4 x 30’
Produced by Hop To It Productions for Pet Network
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.
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Open House Overhaul
14 x 30’
Target: Co-viewing Adults 18-49
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?
Leave it to…
13 x 30’
Target: Co-viewing Adults 18-49
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?
13 x 30’
Target: Co-viewing Adults 18-49
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.
Twin Factor
26 x 30’
Target: Kids and Teens 6-10
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
26 x 30’
Target: Kids and Families
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.
Skatoony
13 x 30’
Target: Kids 6-11
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.
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