Australian prodco World Wide Entertainment is heading to MIPTV with 15 new release titles including 6 x 60 minute special interest features.
Sitting alongside 9 new release series covering a range of formats and genres, the 6 specialty titles are one hour biographies on some of the entertainment and sporting world’s best-loved icons (all 1 x 60’ plus 4 x 5’ bonus features), and two enthusiast programmes Hot Rods & Mean Machines and The Magical World of Trains (both 1 x 60’ plus 4 x 5’ bonus features).
"World Wide Entertainment is steadily expanding its specialty programme library," says Managing Director Jonathan Hutchings. "Being able to offer buyers niche programmes and one hour biographies as well as episodic titles increases the company’s appeal and reach to international buyers."
"Hot Rods & Mean Machines and The Magical World of Trains are special interest titles, however the way they have been crafted means that a variety of audiences will appreciate their content," Hutchings says.
"We have also expanded on our range of one hour unauthorized biography specials with titles on Heath Ledger, Miley Cyrus, Ayrton Senna and Kylie Minogue all making their catalogue debut at MIPTV 2009," Hutchings says.
World Wide Entertainment will be showcasing its slate of new release titles at MIPTV stand 08.37.
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For additional information, images or media interviews, please contact Olivia Vincent at olivia@wwent.net or on +613 5225 5478, or please visit the company website at www.wwent.net
About World Wide Entertainment:
World Wide Entertainment is one of Australia’s largest producers and distributors of traditional and new media content for the international market, with programmes currently airing in over 140 countries each week.
WORLD WIDE ENTERTAINMENT’S MIPTV 2009 SPECIAL INTEREST TITLES
HEATH LEDGER: ‘A TRIBUTE’ 1 x 60’ plus 4 x 5’ bonus features
An unauthorized story on Heath Ledger
On the 22nd January 2008, the world received the shocking news that Heath Ledger had passed away. A talented actor whose last performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight™ earned him critical accolades including an Oscar® Award, Ledger will forever be immortalized through his performances. This title is a moving tribute to a remarkable individual who died before his time.
KYLIE MINOGUE: ‘EVOLUTION OF A POP PRINCESS’ 1 x 60’ plus 4 x 5’ bonus features
An unauthorized story on Kylie Minogue
Pop Princess Kylie Minogue began her career playing a mechanic on Australian soap Neighbours. Fast forward three decades, and Minogue is known around the world for her catchy hits, eclectic outfits and extravagant live shows. A consistently popular performer, Minogue has also survived Breast Cancer and multiple public relationship breakdowns. An inspiring special.
AYRTON SENNA: UNAUTHORIZED & COMPLETE’ 1 x 60’ plus 4 x 5’ bonus features
An unauthorized story on Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna was a Brazilian racing driver and triple Formula One world champion. A passionate athlete who was revered and feared by his contemporaries, Senna’s life and career (although cut short) is one that is etched into the history books.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MILEY CYRUS 1 x 60’ plus 4 x 5’ bonus features
An unauthorized story on Miley Cyrus
Teen sensation Miley Cyrus is taking the world by storm. At just 16 years of age, Miley has shot to fame playing the title role of surprise hit TV series Hannah Montana. Focused, pretty and mature beyond her years, Cyrus looks set to be Hollywood’s reigning ‘tween queen’ for quite some time. This is perfect, fun viewing for all ages.
HOT RODS & MEAN MACHINES: 1 x 60’ plus 4 x 5’ bonus features
Strap yourself in for a fuel-injected ride with the biggest, loudest, most expensive and outrageous vehicles on and off the road. From muscle to custom, Hot Rods & Mean Machines uncovers the turbo charged world of outrageously modified vehicles.
THE MAGICAL WORLD OF TRAINS: 1 x 60’ plus 4 x 5’ bonus features
In this special one-hour feature we cover train travel and train-spotting, great trains of the world and the future of locomotion. A globally appropriate programme filled with interesting trivia and facts, The Magical Wolrd of trains will engage all audiences and take them on an entertaining tour!
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