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FEEDBACK REQUESTED: The Yard

Posted by Daniel Boluarte under All Content, Priority

Hi Team,

Please take a moment and review Whizbang Films, “The Yard.”

The series will be 6 x 30 and will air on HBO Canada.  This is a mock-umentary about a gang rivalry and power struggle to hold power over the school yard.

Synopsis:

t’s a tough world out there: corruption, greed, violence, seduction and betrayal—and that’s just recess.

Starring: Quintin Colantoni, Keana Bastidas, Sarah Cranmer, Daniel Lupetina.

Eleven-year-old Nick and his crew: idealistic younger brother J.J. – the brains of the outfit, weird pal Johnny – his lieutenant, big girl Suzi – the muscle, and their six-year-old sidekick Adam, jockey for school yard supremacy with the bully Frankie and his henchmen as a film crew documents the proceedings. Nick stepped in to end their reign of terror and restore the natural order – but it’s tough staying on top – and Frankie will stop at nothing to regain power. The rival gangs make their own rules in a skewed world that reflects and refracts the reality we live in. The Yard is the world in microcosm, run by and for the kids; it is a funny fast paced Goodfellas in a school playground with a Romeo and Juliet twist.

Click here to watch episode 1:  http://encodi.com/v/Y1W

Click here to watch episode 2: http://encodi.com/v/Y1V

Thank you.

Hi Team,

Please take a moment to check out I Kid with Brad Garrett.  I know you have already viewed this content, however, they have revamped the show and modified the format.  Please take a second look and get back to us with your feedback.

Ryan Seacrest Productions for TLC – 12 x 30 –

Emmy winner Brad Garrett takes an entertaining and insightful look into the minds of kids and gets their perspective on the world around them. Each episode is a combination of field segments and viewer-generated content. Garrett will talk to kids about everything from politics, to religion, to family-life and current events, garnering their candid, funny reactions and answers, with hilarious results. The adventures, predicaments and interactions provide laughs the whole family can enjoy!

To view this content, please follow the instructions listed below:

Go to: http://digitalmediacenter.discovery.com

Log in with: User Name – jpollak Password – reveille1000

Click on Screening Room

Click on Shine Int’l

Choose from the 3rd and/or 4th show on the list.

Thank you!

Hi Team,

Please take a moment to check out Hogs Gone Wild.  We would really appreciate your feedback.

Hogs Gone Wild, TX Saturday, January 16 at 10 PM E/P on the Discovery Channel (10 x 60) , is a new adrenaline-packed series taking viewers to the front lines in the war against an increasingly destructive and invasive enemy: the feral hog. Expert trappers track and fight these aggressive and dangerous boars as they attack homes, farms and urban backyards.

To view this content, please follow the instructions listed below:

Go to: http://digitalmediacenter.discovery.com

Log in with: User Name – jpollak Password – reveille1000

Click on Screening Room

Click on Shine Int’l

Choose from the top 2 Shows

Hi Team,

Please take a moment to check out Unleashed:K9 Broward County.  We would really appreciate your feedback.

Unleashed premiered on Thursday, April 7th on TLC and has backend episodes double premiering on Discovery as well.  There will be a total of 6 x 30 for season one.

This is a Police show that focuses on their K9 unit.  Its a mixture of comedy and action.

Thank you!

Hi Team,

Please take a moment to check out Mission Uncomfortable.  We would really appreciate your feedback.

Mission Uncomfortable is a comedy prank show.  Think of it as a PG version of Jack Ass meets Candid Camera.

4 guys take turns preforming uncomfortable pranks and are rated on their performance.  Geared towards a male audience.

Here is the first 5 minutes of the series:

https://northsouth.sharefile.com/d/s76d0fadec1c4eab9

Also, in case you need it, here is another link to the original sales tape sent, the previous link expired:

https://northsouth.sharefile.com/d/sebebbed37a64852a

Thank you!

As discussed, please view the information below regarding the two documentaries we are considering, “Pearl Jam Twenty” and “With Great Power – The Stan Lee Story.”  The Shine International Forecast Google Doc has been updated for your input.  With MIP just around the corner, your forecasts MUST BE IN within the next 24 hours.  Please take a moment to review the information and update the Google doc with your forecasts.  As a reminder, there are no U.S. domestic networks attached to these projects as of yet.  They are both debuting at the SXSW film festival this week in Austin, TX.

As always, all this will be posted on the new content site.

Thank you!

1) Pearl Jam Twenty

Recently, we have had the pleasure of viewing the new Cameron Crowe documentary, “Pearl Jam Twenty.” The title is reminiscent on their famous album Ten and celebrates their 20th anniversary together. Crowe obtained access to all footage taken from before their conception to present.  The audience gets an incredibly in depth view of the physical and emotional journey that shaped Pearl Jam’s music and evolution.  We are presented with never before seen footage of Mother Love Bone and watch Eddie Vedder take his place in history as one of the most influential grunge rock stars worldwide.  The documentary takes you front seat as you tour from back ally dive gigs to international tours for over hundreds of thousands. All the while experiencing great editing and an amazing score.  All in all, this is more than a career documentary.  Better classified as a socio-polical and historical rush that will, at times, send that hair raising tingle up your spine.

Pearl Jam 20 Creative Treatment

2) With Great Power – The Stan Lee Story

“With Great Power – The Stan Lee Story” is a documentary produced by  Terry Dougas of 1821 Pictures (Invention of Lying, Swing Vote) and Emerging Entertainment.  I watched the film last night and it’s a well done documentary on the life of Stan Lee and how the Marvel franchise was born.

Stan Lee is HUGE throughout the world, but I need your feedback on whether you think this can sell for high enough fees to make it worth our while.

Stan Lee’s name appears on more than one BILLION comics, in 75 countries, in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including SPIDER-MAN, IRON MAN, X-MEN, FANTASTIC FOUR, THOR, AVENGERS, DAREDEVIL, and HULK.  Lee continues to create new material and entertain the masses.

WITH GREAT POWER – THE STAN LEE STORY is a feature length documentary exploring the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee from his depression era upbringing though the Marvel Age of comics and beyond! The film uncovers original footage, photographs, documents and stories of Lee’s fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics, his service in WWII, the rise of the Marvel bullpen, the comic book industry’s censorship battle of the 1950’s through the dawn and explosion of Lee’s legendary co-creations.

The story is told through the words of Lee himself as well as numerous interviews with comic book creators, actors, film producers, family and friends. It paints a portrait of a man whose creativity knows no bounds and whose characters have grown from humble beginnings to powerhouse properties in all media including film, television, video games, cartoons and beyond.

To view the entire film:

See below for trailer:

http://insyncad.com/client/great_power

LOGIN = great_power

PASSWORD = avengers


Rebirth

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This is a documentary on 9/11 we are considering from WME.  I will be broadcast domestically on one of the premium cable outlets (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz).  Please review.

Team,

As discussed, please check this out on the new content site and fill in your projections by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st.

It is 6×60 and counts down the best pranks ever recorded on TV.  Just as with Undateable, all TV Rights are cleared for 3 years, but Internet/Wireless rights are not cleared so please take this into account when providing your projections.

10×30 – pitching to Network 9 and 10.

Link to one sheet:

Creative Treatment

Hey Team,

Please check out the link to the “Truck Stop” sizzle below to discuss in tomorrow’s new content meeting.

Travel is ordering a pilot and will quickly go to a series order of 12×30 is all goes well.  Leftfield will retain international.

The budget is $240k/ep.  Travel will put in $165/ep leaving a $75k/ep deficit.  Leftfield’s initial ask from SI would be $25-30k/ep advance, but of course that is negotiable.

Please take a look so we can discuss your thoughts tomorrow, thanks.

From: Rob Miller <rob@peletontv.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:25:08 -0600
To: “hayley.dickson@shineinternational.com” <hayley.dickson@shineinternational.com>
Subject: Leftfield Pictures – New Project

Hey –

Leftfield is doing a project titled “Truck Stop” with Travel.  We went through the entire development process with the network saying they wanted it to be a commission, but now they can’t cover the budget and the good news is that foreign rights are available.  It’s set at one of the most diverse truck stops in the country with a great cast of characters.  Take a look and let’s talk tomorrow.

http://truckstop.leftfieldpictures.com/020411/TS_Sizzle_020211_LJS-FTP.mov
Login: truck
Password: truck

Rob Miller
Peleton Entertainment
212-572-9632