On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, Investigation Discovery will air Season 11, Episode 10 of “Disappeared” titled “Mystery in the Ozarks.” This episode delves into the perplexing case of Christopher Hoye, who vanished from his Ozarks homestead on May 19, 2022.
The story unfolds when Christopher’s sudden departure raises questions. Hours later, his wife discovers his truck near a dangerous river, but Christopher is nowhere to be found. As weeks pass, more questions emerge, leaving everyone puzzled.
Viewers will follow the investigation and the search for answers in this mysterious disappearance. The episode provides an opportunity to understand the challenges and complexities of missing person cases.
If you’re intrigued by true stories of unexplained disappearances and the efforts to unravel them, don’t miss this episode of “Disappeared.” Tune in to Investigation Discovery on the specified date and time to follow the baffling case of Christopher Hoye in the Ozarks.
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The story unfolds when Christopher’s sudden departure raises questions. Hours later, his wife discovers his truck near a dangerous river, but Christopher is nowhere to be found. As weeks pass, more questions emerge, leaving everyone puzzled.
Viewers will follow the investigation and the search for answers in this mysterious disappearance. The episode provides an opportunity to understand the challenges and complexities of missing person cases.
If you’re intrigued by true stories of unexplained disappearances and the efforts to unravel them, don’t miss this episode of “Disappeared.” Tune in to Investigation Discovery on the specified date and time to follow the baffling case of Christopher Hoye in the Ozarks.
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- 10/22/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, Investigation Discovery brings a new episode of “Disappeared” titled “Trouble at Home.” This episode delves into the mysterious disappearance of Tracie Bell, who was a cherished employee of the Cook County State Attorney’s Office.
The episode focuses on the events of March 6, 2018, when Tracie Bell vanished without a trace. The show provides a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the efforts made to locate her.
“Disappeared” is a series that examines puzzling missing persons cases, shedding light on the complex investigations carried out to find answers. In this episode, viewers will learn about the challenges and obstacles faced by law enforcement as they work to unravel the mystery of Tracie Bell’s disappearance.
Tune in to Investigation Discovery at 10:00 Pm to follow the investigation into “Trouble at Home.” It’s a captivating and thought-provoking episode that explores the real-life...
The episode focuses on the events of March 6, 2018, when Tracie Bell vanished without a trace. The show provides a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the efforts made to locate her.
“Disappeared” is a series that examines puzzling missing persons cases, shedding light on the complex investigations carried out to find answers. In this episode, viewers will learn about the challenges and obstacles faced by law enforcement as they work to unravel the mystery of Tracie Bell’s disappearance.
Tune in to Investigation Discovery at 10:00 Pm to follow the investigation into “Trouble at Home.” It’s a captivating and thought-provoking episode that explores the real-life...
- 10/16/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Disappeared Season 11 Episode 8: Gone With the Night Airs October 15 2023 on Investigation Discovery
On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, Investigation Discovery will air another intriguing episode of “Disappeared.” This long-running series delves into the mysteries of individuals who have vanished without a trace, leaving behind unanswered questions and heartache.
In this episode, titled “Gone With the Night,” the focus is on twenty-seven-year-old Gretchen Fleming from Parkersburg, West Virginia. Gretchen was in the midst of navigating her life while living in her hometown. However, one fateful night changes everything.
After a night out on the town, Gretchen is last seen leaving a local bar in the company of a mysterious man. Unfortunately, this is the last anyone hears from her. Her sudden disappearance sends shockwaves through the community, leaving her loved ones desperate for answers.
“Gone With the Night” uncovers the perplexing circumstances surrounding Gretchen Fleming’s vanishing act. For viewers intrigued by real-life mysteries and unresolved cases, this episode offers a chance to...
In this episode, titled “Gone With the Night,” the focus is on twenty-seven-year-old Gretchen Fleming from Parkersburg, West Virginia. Gretchen was in the midst of navigating her life while living in her hometown. However, one fateful night changes everything.
After a night out on the town, Gretchen is last seen leaving a local bar in the company of a mysterious man. Unfortunately, this is the last anyone hears from her. Her sudden disappearance sends shockwaves through the community, leaving her loved ones desperate for answers.
“Gone With the Night” uncovers the perplexing circumstances surrounding Gretchen Fleming’s vanishing act. For viewers intrigued by real-life mysteries and unresolved cases, this episode offers a chance to...
- 10/8/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, Investigation Discovery brings viewers another episode of “Disappeared,” a series that delves into the stories of missing persons.
In this episode, titled “Descent Into Darkness,” the show continues its mission to shed light on puzzling cases of individuals who have vanished without a trace. These stories are a stark reminder of the mysteries that surround the sudden disappearances of people from all walks of life.
“Disappeared” offers a factual and straightforward exploration of these cases, offering viewers a glimpse into the efforts made by investigators, loved ones, and the community to uncover the truth behind each disappearance. Without embellishments or opinions, the show presents the facts as they are known, allowing viewers to draw their own conclusions and perhaps aid in the search for answers.
For those interested in real-life mysteries and the tireless efforts to solve them, “Descent Into Darkness” is a show...
In this episode, titled “Descent Into Darkness,” the show continues its mission to shed light on puzzling cases of individuals who have vanished without a trace. These stories are a stark reminder of the mysteries that surround the sudden disappearances of people from all walks of life.
“Disappeared” offers a factual and straightforward exploration of these cases, offering viewers a glimpse into the efforts made by investigators, loved ones, and the community to uncover the truth behind each disappearance. Without embellishments or opinions, the show presents the facts as they are known, allowing viewers to draw their own conclusions and perhaps aid in the search for answers.
For those interested in real-life mysteries and the tireless efforts to solve them, “Descent Into Darkness” is a show...
- 10/1/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company, has inked a new partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to be the legacy entertainment company’s exclusive podcast distribution and monetization partner for select brands. Now, Acast will become home to podcasts from the Food Network, TLC, HGTV, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, and the Travel Channel including Curiosity Daily, Food Network Obsessed, A Ghost Ruined My Life with Eli Roth, and more.
“From bone-chilling investigative true crime tales to mouthwatering cooking content and everything in between, the premium Warner Bros. Discovery podcast slate truly has something for everyone. We, at Acast, look forward to connecting these amazing stories with more listeners and advertisers around the world,” said Veronika Taylor, SVP Creator Network at Acast.
Acast has hosted and monetized content from the Warner Bros. Discovery’s Investigation Discovery brand since 2020, which includes hit true crime podcasts like Disappeared, Unraveled, and Mind of a Monster.
“From bone-chilling investigative true crime tales to mouthwatering cooking content and everything in between, the premium Warner Bros. Discovery podcast slate truly has something for everyone. We, at Acast, look forward to connecting these amazing stories with more listeners and advertisers around the world,” said Veronika Taylor, SVP Creator Network at Acast.
Acast has hosted and monetized content from the Warner Bros. Discovery’s Investigation Discovery brand since 2020, which includes hit true crime podcasts like Disappeared, Unraveled, and Mind of a Monster.
- 9/28/2023
- Podnews.net
On Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 10:01 Pm, Investigation Discovery will air Season 11, Episode 6 of “Disappeared” titled “Lost in Paradise.” This gripping series delves into real-life cases of individuals who mysteriously vanish without a trace.
In this episode, the focus is on Alex Gumm, a musician from Maine with a deep interest in Eastern philosophy and all things extraterrestrial. On February 22, 2018, while in Hawaii, Alex disappears under perplexing circumstances.
His disappearance raises numerous questions, leaving friends and loved ones in a state of bewilderment. Childhood friends, driven by their unwavering determination to uncover the truth, embark on a perilous journey to find answers about what happened to Alex.
“Disappeared” provides a factual and straightforward account of these puzzling cases, offering viewers a glimpse into the real-life mysteries of those who have gone missing.
For those intrigued by true-crime documentaries and the enigma of disappearances, “Lost in Paradise” is a must-watch, airing exclusively...
In this episode, the focus is on Alex Gumm, a musician from Maine with a deep interest in Eastern philosophy and all things extraterrestrial. On February 22, 2018, while in Hawaii, Alex disappears under perplexing circumstances.
His disappearance raises numerous questions, leaving friends and loved ones in a state of bewilderment. Childhood friends, driven by their unwavering determination to uncover the truth, embark on a perilous journey to find answers about what happened to Alex.
“Disappeared” provides a factual and straightforward account of these puzzling cases, offering viewers a glimpse into the real-life mysteries of those who have gone missing.
For those intrigued by true-crime documentaries and the enigma of disappearances, “Lost in Paradise” is a must-watch, airing exclusively...
- 9/25/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, Investigation Discovery will air Season 11, Episode 5 of “Disappeared” titled “Lost in Her Secrets.” This episode delves into the perplexing case of Sheena Gibbs, which unfolded in November 2019.
In “Lost in Her Secrets,” viewers will learn about Sheena Gibbs, who had traveled back to Chicago from Muscatine, Iowa, after caring for her mother and becoming distanced from her friends. However, after her return, Sheena mysteriously vanishes without a trace.
As her friends launch a search for her, the case takes on an even more enigmatic and puzzling quality. “Disappeared” is a series that explores real-life missing persons cases and the mysteries that surround them.
For those intrigued by true crime and unsolved mysteries, this episode offers an opportunity to follow the investigation and uncover the secrets behind Sheena Gibbs’ disappearance. Tune in to Investigation Discovery at 10:00 Pm this Sunday to watch “Lost in Her Secrets,...
In “Lost in Her Secrets,” viewers will learn about Sheena Gibbs, who had traveled back to Chicago from Muscatine, Iowa, after caring for her mother and becoming distanced from her friends. However, after her return, Sheena mysteriously vanishes without a trace.
As her friends launch a search for her, the case takes on an even more enigmatic and puzzling quality. “Disappeared” is a series that explores real-life missing persons cases and the mysteries that surround them.
For those intrigued by true crime and unsolved mysteries, this episode offers an opportunity to follow the investigation and uncover the secrets behind Sheena Gibbs’ disappearance. Tune in to Investigation Discovery at 10:00 Pm this Sunday to watch “Lost in Her Secrets,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, Investigation Discovery will air Season 11, Episode 4 of “Disappeared” titled “The Secrets of Bissonnet Street.” This episode delves into a perplexing and troubling case.
The episode focuses on the disappearance of 15-year-old Kristen Galvan, who went missing on January 2, 2020. What makes this case even more chilling is that Kristen’s disappearance occurred just one month after she had been rescued from a sex-trafficking ring in Houston.
Viewers will follow the investigation into Kristen’s vanishing, which becomes a race against time to uncover the truth. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are shrouded in mystery, and the authorities and her family are determined to find her.
“Disappeared” offers a sobering look into the challenges faced by law enforcement and loved ones when individuals go missing, particularly in cases as complex and heartbreaking as this one.
Tune in on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, on Investigation Discovery,...
The episode focuses on the disappearance of 15-year-old Kristen Galvan, who went missing on January 2, 2020. What makes this case even more chilling is that Kristen’s disappearance occurred just one month after she had been rescued from a sex-trafficking ring in Houston.
Viewers will follow the investigation into Kristen’s vanishing, which becomes a race against time to uncover the truth. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are shrouded in mystery, and the authorities and her family are determined to find her.
“Disappeared” offers a sobering look into the challenges faced by law enforcement and loved ones when individuals go missing, particularly in cases as complex and heartbreaking as this one.
Tune in on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, on Investigation Discovery,...
- 9/16/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Rodrigo Reyes’s “Sansón and Me” and Bernardo Ruiz’s” El Equipo” are among PBS’ Award-winning docuseries Independent Lens’ fall slate of documentary films. The portfolio of documentaries will showcase the stories of marginalized communities, with coverage surrounding timely topics including immigration, incarceration, human rights, the Muslim American experience and religious freedom, Itvs announced Tuesday.
Reyes’s “Sansón and Me,” which landed the best film award at the 2022 Sheffield DocFest, will kick off Independent Lens’ fall slate on Sept. 19. The documentary is set to spotlight the real story of a young immigrant’s journey (Sansón) from orphaned Mexican child to incarceration. While Sansón is currenting in prison and barred from doing interviews, his family steps in to provide insight on his story.
Following is Ruiz’s” El Equipo,” which will premiere on Oct. 9. The documentary centers on the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated team who investigated Argentina’s “los desaparecidos,” aka “the disappeared,...
Reyes’s “Sansón and Me,” which landed the best film award at the 2022 Sheffield DocFest, will kick off Independent Lens’ fall slate on Sept. 19. The documentary is set to spotlight the real story of a young immigrant’s journey (Sansón) from orphaned Mexican child to incarceration. While Sansón is currenting in prison and barred from doing interviews, his family steps in to provide insight on his story.
Following is Ruiz’s” El Equipo,” which will premiere on Oct. 9. The documentary centers on the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated team who investigated Argentina’s “los desaparecidos,” aka “the disappeared,...
- 9/5/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Sam Productions’ owners are Søren Sveistrup, Adam Price and Studiocanal.
Denmark’s Sam Productions and Meta Film, the companies headed by CEO Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen, are expanding into Sweden.
Maria Dahlin will spearhead the Swedish business, as Sam and Meta ramp up their investments in Swedish features and series.
Sam Productions’ owners are Søren Sveistrup, Adam Price and Studiocanal.
“Søren, Adam and I have a sincere deep love for Swedish stories; I think our previous productions clearly showed that,” said Foldager Sørensen, pointing to past Swedish collaborations including Border, The Wife and Aniara. She added that the companies planned...
Denmark’s Sam Productions and Meta Film, the companies headed by CEO Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen, are expanding into Sweden.
Maria Dahlin will spearhead the Swedish business, as Sam and Meta ramp up their investments in Swedish features and series.
Sam Productions’ owners are Søren Sveistrup, Adam Price and Studiocanal.
“Søren, Adam and I have a sincere deep love for Swedish stories; I think our previous productions clearly showed that,” said Foldager Sørensen, pointing to past Swedish collaborations including Border, The Wife and Aniara. She added that the companies planned...
- 9/6/2022
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
Reality competition series “Ink Master” will return for its 14th season on Wednesday, September 7 in the United States on Paramount+, and the streamer has released a first-look trailer for the new season which highlights the show’s returning contestants.
Tattoo artists from previous seasons will return to the show to compete for a grand prize of 250,000 and the title of “Ink Master.” Competitors include Angel Rose, Bob Jones (Season 13), Chris Shockley (Season 11), Creepy Jason (Season 12), Deanna James (Season 10), Gian Karle (Season 8), Hiram Casas (Season 13), Holli Marie (Season 12), Katie McGowan and Pon (Season 12). Joel Madden, lead vocalist for pop-punk band Good Charlotte, will replace Dave Navarro as host of the ink-based competition show.
The lineup reveal comes in addition to the recent announcement of the show’s new lineup of judges, including Ryan Ashley, the first female tattoo artist to win the show during season eight, Nikko Hurtado, a prominent color realism artist and Ami James,...
Tattoo artists from previous seasons will return to the show to compete for a grand prize of 250,000 and the title of “Ink Master.” Competitors include Angel Rose, Bob Jones (Season 13), Chris Shockley (Season 11), Creepy Jason (Season 12), Deanna James (Season 10), Gian Karle (Season 8), Hiram Casas (Season 13), Holli Marie (Season 12), Katie McGowan and Pon (Season 12). Joel Madden, lead vocalist for pop-punk band Good Charlotte, will replace Dave Navarro as host of the ink-based competition show.
The lineup reveal comes in addition to the recent announcement of the show’s new lineup of judges, including Ryan Ashley, the first female tattoo artist to win the show during season eight, Nikko Hurtado, a prominent color realism artist and Ami James,...
- 8/23/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
ID and Discovery+ have unveiled their true crime slate for the 2022-23 upfront season, with four new TV series, including reboots of the classic podcasts Disappeared and Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry, six new specials, including the Armie Hammer-focused House of Hammer (wt), nine returning series, two new podcasts, Hot and Deadly and Deadliest Decade, and a new season of Mind of a Monster podcast which launches in July.
In addition to Disappeared and Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry, new ID series include Murderer Next Door, and Wild Wicked West (wt).
ID also will premiere four new specials in August, Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?, Mary Kay LeTourneau: Notes On A Scandal, Who Killed Biggie & Tupac? (wt) and The Killer Nanny, about the murder trial of British au pair Louise Woodward. Later this year, House of Hammer (wt) a special, which looks at the alleged crimes of Oscar-nominated actor Armie Hammer...
In addition to Disappeared and Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry, new ID series include Murderer Next Door, and Wild Wicked West (wt).
ID also will premiere four new specials in August, Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?, Mary Kay LeTourneau: Notes On A Scandal, Who Killed Biggie & Tupac? (wt) and The Killer Nanny, about the murder trial of British au pair Louise Woodward. Later this year, House of Hammer (wt) a special, which looks at the alleged crimes of Oscar-nominated actor Armie Hammer...
- 5/18/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
ID and Discovery+ announced an extensive slate of true crime specials, original series and reboots, including a special about the alleged crimes of Armie Hammer and his family.
“House of Hammer” (working title) will examine different scandals over the course of five generations of Hammer’s family. The special uses “a trove of archive and interviews from survivors and family members” to investigate “a dysfunctional dynasty with its male characters exhibiting all the devastating consequences of privilege gone wild.”
In August, ID and Discovery will debut the specials “Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?,” which considers whether the 1996 conviction of Joseph and Erik Menendez for the murders of their parents may actually be the story of two abuse victims; “Who Killed Biggie and Tupac?” (working title) with new interviews and insight about the shootings of both rappers; “Mary Kay Letourneau: Notes on a Scandal,” which revisits the story of the 34-year-old teacher who...
“House of Hammer” (working title) will examine different scandals over the course of five generations of Hammer’s family. The special uses “a trove of archive and interviews from survivors and family members” to investigate “a dysfunctional dynasty with its male characters exhibiting all the devastating consequences of privilege gone wild.”
In August, ID and Discovery will debut the specials “Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?,” which considers whether the 1996 conviction of Joseph and Erik Menendez for the murders of their parents may actually be the story of two abuse victims; “Who Killed Biggie and Tupac?” (working title) with new interviews and insight about the shootings of both rappers; “Mary Kay Letourneau: Notes on a Scandal,” which revisits the story of the 34-year-old teacher who...
- 5/18/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
ID and discovery+ have revealed their 2022-2023 true crime slate, which includes specials focusing on the murders of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur, and Gabby Petito.
In August, ID will take a look at the trial of brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez in “Mendendez Brothers: Misjudged?” as well as the deaths of two hip-hop stars in “Who Killed Biggie and Tupac?” (currently the show’s working title). Other programming includes “Mary Kay Letourneau: Notes on a Scandal,” and “The Killer Nanny” about the murder trial of British au pair Louise Woodward.
“We are thrilled to continuously innovate in the crime and justice space by challenging the traditional true crime storytelling format to create impactful, original programming across our ID linear network, discovery+ and podcasts that not only captivates audiences but illuminates figures, cases and forensic revelations that we know our fans care about,” Jason Sarlanis, president of Crime and Investigative Content,...
In August, ID will take a look at the trial of brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez in “Mendendez Brothers: Misjudged?” as well as the deaths of two hip-hop stars in “Who Killed Biggie and Tupac?” (currently the show’s working title). Other programming includes “Mary Kay Letourneau: Notes on a Scandal,” and “The Killer Nanny” about the murder trial of British au pair Louise Woodward.
“We are thrilled to continuously innovate in the crime and justice space by challenging the traditional true crime storytelling format to create impactful, original programming across our ID linear network, discovery+ and podcasts that not only captivates audiences but illuminates figures, cases and forensic revelations that we know our fans care about,” Jason Sarlanis, president of Crime and Investigative Content,...
- 5/18/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Exclusive: A sister company to The Incal Universe owner Humanoids named Sparkling has launched to create European drama, with Patrick Nebout at the helm, Deadline can reveal.
Cannes Confidential and Midnight Sun producer and European co-production specialist Nebout is exiting Beta-owned producer Dramacorp to lead the Paris-based producer as President and Chief Content Officer.
Sparkling will sit adjacent to LA-based Humanoids, which is the owner of science fiction comic book franchise The Incal, created by writer and filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and French artist Mœbius in the 1980s. It will focus on original European drama projects and series and financing, producing and co-producing series and movies based on the Humanoids catalogue.
“We’ll be identifying and adapting the most unique and scalable IP from Humanoids’ vast catalogue of iconic graphic novels but we’ll also develop and produce original series and movies,” Nebout told Deadline. “All will be premium projects, resonating...
Cannes Confidential and Midnight Sun producer and European co-production specialist Nebout is exiting Beta-owned producer Dramacorp to lead the Paris-based producer as President and Chief Content Officer.
Sparkling will sit adjacent to LA-based Humanoids, which is the owner of science fiction comic book franchise The Incal, created by writer and filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and French artist Mœbius in the 1980s. It will focus on original European drama projects and series and financing, producing and co-producing series and movies based on the Humanoids catalogue.
“We’ll be identifying and adapting the most unique and scalable IP from Humanoids’ vast catalogue of iconic graphic novels but we’ll also develop and produce original series and movies,” Nebout told Deadline. “All will be premium projects, resonating...
- 5/12/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Missing persons cop drama series “Desaparecidos, la serie” (“Disappeared”), produced in collaboration with César Benítez’s Plano a Plano, marks Mediterráneo’s return to MipTV Drama Buyers Summit, albeit in a virtual format.
Mediterráneo, Mediaset España’s sales and distribution arm, brought to the 2019 edition dark comedy series “Señoras del (h)Ampa” (“Dangerous Moms”), which won the Coup de Coeur Prize.
With a 13-episode first season completed, filmed in 4k, “Disappeared” was created by seasoned Spanish writer-producer Curro Royo.
“From the beginning, alongside Plano a Plano, we bet on a classic procedural series in its structure and so it is in each chapter,” said Arantxa Écija, Mediaset España head of Fiction.
“As a differential feature, in the series the police work unites with the collaboration of a supporting and disseminating information organization. In addition, in the biography of the protagonists everyone has a disappearance behind them that makes them get involved...
Mediterráneo, Mediaset España’s sales and distribution arm, brought to the 2019 edition dark comedy series “Señoras del (h)Ampa” (“Dangerous Moms”), which won the Coup de Coeur Prize.
With a 13-episode first season completed, filmed in 4k, “Disappeared” was created by seasoned Spanish writer-producer Curro Royo.
“From the beginning, alongside Plano a Plano, we bet on a classic procedural series in its structure and so it is in each chapter,” said Arantxa Écija, Mediaset España head of Fiction.
“As a differential feature, in the series the police work unites with the collaboration of a supporting and disseminating information organization. In addition, in the biography of the protagonists everyone has a disappearance behind them that makes them get involved...
- 4/1/2020
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
ABC pickup “The Baker and the Beauty,” BBC’s “Bloodlands,” and “Nasdrovia,” from Spanish powerhouses Movistar Plus and The Mediapro Studio, are among the hot titles selected for this week’s MipTV Drama Buyers Summit.
Screening 15-minute excerpts from series – some complete, some works in progress – the 5th edition of the summit runs as an invitation-only digital event.
Based on the Israeli original, the highest-rated scripted series ever in Israel, the re-versioned hourlong romantic comedy “The Baker and the Beauty” is now set in Miami, showrun by “The Brave” creator Dean Georgaris and produced by Universal Television and ABC Studios, in association with Keshet Studios.
A first commission for “Bodyguard” creator Jed Mercurio’s Hat Trick Mercurio Television, with international distribution handled by Hat Trick Intl., Northern Ireland-set “Bloodlands” stars James Nesbitt as a detective hunting a legendary killer.
Otherwise, the lineup at this year’s Summit underscores the countries and companies now driving MipTV,...
Screening 15-minute excerpts from series – some complete, some works in progress – the 5th edition of the summit runs as an invitation-only digital event.
Based on the Israeli original, the highest-rated scripted series ever in Israel, the re-versioned hourlong romantic comedy “The Baker and the Beauty” is now set in Miami, showrun by “The Brave” creator Dean Georgaris and produced by Universal Television and ABC Studios, in association with Keshet Studios.
A first commission for “Bodyguard” creator Jed Mercurio’s Hat Trick Mercurio Television, with international distribution handled by Hat Trick Intl., Northern Ireland-set “Bloodlands” stars James Nesbitt as a detective hunting a legendary killer.
Otherwise, the lineup at this year’s Summit underscores the countries and companies now driving MipTV,...
- 3/30/2020
- by John Hopewell and Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Reed Midem launches its MipTV Online Plus initiative Monday as a digital alternative to the conference that was scheduled to open on the same day in Cannes, but it includes many of the elements that were planned for the physical event.
Among the streamed sessions on Monday morning (Paris time) will be the invitation-only Drama Buyers Summit, which is a showcase of 10 high-end scripted series for buyers.
The lineup contains three comedy-dramas: the U.S.’s “The Baker and the Beauty,” ordered by ABC, Spain’s “Nasdrovia,” which will play on Movistar Plus, and Spain’s “Benidorm,” for Antena 3.
There are three crime dramas: the U.K.’s “Bloodlands,” commissioned by BBC, Spain’s “Disappeared,” a Mediaset Espana production, and Russia’s “Wolf Trap,” from Ntv.
The remaining series are mystery drama “Unseen” and a whodunnit with a supernatural twist “Beau Sejour,” both from Belgium, Swedish action thriller “The Machinery,...
Among the streamed sessions on Monday morning (Paris time) will be the invitation-only Drama Buyers Summit, which is a showcase of 10 high-end scripted series for buyers.
The lineup contains three comedy-dramas: the U.S.’s “The Baker and the Beauty,” ordered by ABC, Spain’s “Nasdrovia,” which will play on Movistar Plus, and Spain’s “Benidorm,” for Antena 3.
There are three crime dramas: the U.K.’s “Bloodlands,” commissioned by BBC, Spain’s “Disappeared,” a Mediaset Espana production, and Russia’s “Wolf Trap,” from Ntv.
The remaining series are mystery drama “Unseen” and a whodunnit with a supernatural twist “Beau Sejour,” both from Belgium, Swedish action thriller “The Machinery,...
- 3/27/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
ABC pickup to series “The Baker and the Beauty,” BBC One’s “Bloodlands,” Beta Film-sold “The Sea Beyond” and “Nasdrovia,” from Spanish powerhouses Movistar Plus and The Mediapro Studio, are all set for the 2020 MipTV Drama Buyers Summit.
Screening 15-minute excerpts from series – some complete, some works in progress – the 5th Summit, whose details were announced Thursday, will take place on March 29.
Based on the Israeli original, the highest-rated scripted series ever in Israeli, the re-versioned hourlong romantic comedy “The Baker and the Beauty” is now set in Miami, shownrun by “The Brave” creator Dean Georgaris and produced by Universal Television and ABC Studios, in association with Keshet Studios.
A first commission for “Bodyguard” creator Jed Mercurio’s Hat Trick Mercurio Television, with international distribution handled by Hat Trick Intl., Northern Ireland-set “Bloodlands” stars James Nesbitt as a detective hunting a legendary killer.
Otherwise, the lineup at this year’s...
Screening 15-minute excerpts from series – some complete, some works in progress – the 5th Summit, whose details were announced Thursday, will take place on March 29.
Based on the Israeli original, the highest-rated scripted series ever in Israeli, the re-versioned hourlong romantic comedy “The Baker and the Beauty” is now set in Miami, shownrun by “The Brave” creator Dean Georgaris and produced by Universal Television and ABC Studios, in association with Keshet Studios.
A first commission for “Bodyguard” creator Jed Mercurio’s Hat Trick Mercurio Television, with international distribution handled by Hat Trick Intl., Northern Ireland-set “Bloodlands” stars James Nesbitt as a detective hunting a legendary killer.
Otherwise, the lineup at this year’s...
- 2/14/2020
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Jane Latman has been named general manager of Travel Channel. She carries the same title at Destination America.
“Jane is an unrivaled force in the television industry whose visionary creativity, natural leadership skills and passionate belief in collaboration make her one of the most, deservedly, respected executives in the industry,” said her boss, Henry Schleiff. “I’m continually impressed by her ability to cultivate content that converts viewers into passionate fans – and, move a brand forward — a trait that will undoubtedly make her a successful steward at Travel Channel.”
Latman is also an executive vice president of Development and Research at Discovery’s ID and American Heroes Channel. She’ll continue to work in Silver Springs, Maryland.
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Below is Latman’s full bio, per Discovery, Inc.:
Jane Latman has worked in non-fiction television for more than 20 years and has been at Discovery, Inc. since 2003, when she joined the programming department for what was then the Discovery Times Channel. After a stint in development for the Military Channel, Latman was tapped to help transition Discovery Times to Investigation Discovery, giving her the challenging privilege of designing content for the network that would ultimately propel it to astounding growth. Many of her series have become the network’s top hits, including “Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda,” “On the Case with Paula Zahn,” “A Crime to Remember,” the “American Murder Mystery” franchise, “Web of Lies,” “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen,” “Vanity Fair Confidential,” “Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall” and “Disappeared.” Latman also developed the critically acclaimed documentary film Into the Abyss and subsequent television series “On Death Row” with legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog.
As general manager of Destination America, Latman oversees the development, production, scheduling, research, marketing, communications, and online efforts for this growing brand. Under her stewardship, the network successfully launched paranormal programming hits such as “Paranormal Lockdown,” “Ghost Brothers,” and “Ghosts of Shepherdstown.”
Previously, Latman was general manager at Discovery Life Channel where she championed the network’s transition from Discovery Fit & Health and oversaw a diverse slate of lifestyle and medical programming, including the groundbreaking series “New Girls on the Block,” the first television series to embed with a group of friends within the transgender community.
Prior to joining Discovery, Latman was a freelance producer, director, and writer for projects that included the award-winning series “Nurses” for Discovery Health Channel and “Understanding Obesity” for The Learning Channel’s acclaimed “Understanding” series. She also did development work for a variety of ventures including PBS’s miniseries “Stealing Time: The Science of Aging.”
Before launching her television career, Latman was a freelance theater director in Washington, D.C. An adventure-seeker at heart, Latman travels often with her husband and son.
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“Jane is an unrivaled force in the television industry whose visionary creativity, natural leadership skills and passionate belief in collaboration make her one of the most, deservedly, respected executives in the industry,” said her boss, Henry Schleiff. “I’m continually impressed by her ability to cultivate content that converts viewers into passionate fans – and, move a brand forward — a trait that will undoubtedly make her a successful steward at Travel Channel.”
Latman is also an executive vice president of Development and Research at Discovery’s ID and American Heroes Channel. She’ll continue to work in Silver Springs, Maryland.
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Below is Latman’s full bio, per Discovery, Inc.:
Jane Latman has worked in non-fiction television for more than 20 years and has been at Discovery, Inc. since 2003, when she joined the programming department for what was then the Discovery Times Channel. After a stint in development for the Military Channel, Latman was tapped to help transition Discovery Times to Investigation Discovery, giving her the challenging privilege of designing content for the network that would ultimately propel it to astounding growth. Many of her series have become the network’s top hits, including “Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda,” “On the Case with Paula Zahn,” “A Crime to Remember,” the “American Murder Mystery” franchise, “Web of Lies,” “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen,” “Vanity Fair Confidential,” “Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall” and “Disappeared.” Latman also developed the critically acclaimed documentary film Into the Abyss and subsequent television series “On Death Row” with legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog.
As general manager of Destination America, Latman oversees the development, production, scheduling, research, marketing, communications, and online efforts for this growing brand. Under her stewardship, the network successfully launched paranormal programming hits such as “Paranormal Lockdown,” “Ghost Brothers,” and “Ghosts of Shepherdstown.”
Previously, Latman was general manager at Discovery Life Channel where she championed the network’s transition from Discovery Fit & Health and oversaw a diverse slate of lifestyle and medical programming, including the groundbreaking series “New Girls on the Block,” the first television series to embed with a group of friends within the transgender community.
Prior to joining Discovery, Latman was a freelance producer, director, and writer for projects that included the award-winning series “Nurses” for Discovery Health Channel and “Understanding Obesity” for The Learning Channel’s acclaimed “Understanding” series. She also did development work for a variety of ventures including PBS’s miniseries “Stealing Time: The Science of Aging.”
Before launching her television career, Latman was a freelance theater director in Washington, D.C. An adventure-seeker at heart, Latman travels often with her husband and son.
Read original story Jane Latman Named Travel Channel Gm At TheWrap...
- 4/19/2018
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
This episode of Disappeared examines the case of missing Wisconsin teen Kayla Berg who went missing after being dropped off to meet her boyfriend. Kayla Berg was last seen on the night of August 11, 2009. The teen was hanging out with her 24-year-old friend Kevn J. Kielcheski, with the pair driving around their hometown of Antigo, Wisconsin, and alelgedly smoking marijuana. Later in the evening Kielcheski dove Kayla to her boyfriend’s house in Wausau, around 40 miniutes away. He told police that the house had no lights and that he did not wait for her to go inside before […]
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- 4/17/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
This episode of Disappeared spotlights the case of 20-year-old Elijah Bear Diaz, who went missing from his home in 2015 and has not been seen since. 20-year-old Native American Elijah Bear Diaz was last seen on August 29, 2015, when his mom dropped him at his San Diego home around 10 P.M. The next day his mom reported him missing and when the police searched his house they found that his TV was missing as were the content of his safe and the sheets of the bed. His cell phone had also been switched off on August 30. At the […]
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- 4/1/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
This episode of Disappeared first aired back in July 2017 and spotlights the disappearance of Kortne Stouffer. Kortne was pretty and popular girl who liked to party and had a real bold streak in her. At 21 she lived in her own apartment and was a bit of a hippy, with her parents saying that she wore just about everything tie-dye. Palmyra, Pennsylvania, on July 28, 2012, and Stouffer was having a party at her apartment with her boyfriend Bradley and some friends. At 9 p.m. the cops were called by neighbors and Bradley, who was underage, was caught drinking. He\.\.\.
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- 3/6/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
When a family of four vanished without a trace in 2010 months after moving into a new house in the San Diego suburb of Fallbrook, California, it looked like a missing-persons case. There were no bodies and no answers.
Three years later, in November 2013, a motorcyclist stumbled upon a skull in the Mojave Desert and called investigators who, soon after, uncovered two graves.
The McStay family had been found.
But what happened to Joseph McStay, 40, his 43-year-old wife, Summer, and sons Gianni, 4, and Joseph Jr., 3? Authorities think they’ve caught the killer, who is awaiting trial, and the family has a theory about motive.
Three years later, in November 2013, a motorcyclist stumbled upon a skull in the Mojave Desert and called investigators who, soon after, uncovered two graves.
The McStay family had been found.
But what happened to Joseph McStay, 40, his 43-year-old wife, Summer, and sons Gianni, 4, and Joseph Jr., 3? Authorities think they’ve caught the killer, who is awaiting trial, and the family has a theory about motive.
- 11/21/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
NBC News’ Emmy Award-winning Peacock Productions’ “Disappeared” returns Sunday night on Investigation Discovery with the Season 8 premiere of the true-crime series that focuses on cold cases. The premiere of the new season is also the show’s 100th episode, which calls attention to the missing persons case of Lynn Messer, a mother and teacher who disappeared from her family’s cattle farm in Missouri in 2014. “For 100 episodes, Peacock Productions has been trusted to tell the stories of some of America’s most harrowing missing persons cases,” NBC News’ Peacock Productions president and general manager Sharon Scott told TheWrap. “We are looking forward.
- 3/24/2017
- by Brian Flood
- The Wrap
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