News

22 January 2008

ENDEMOL TARGETS LATIN AMERICA WITH NEW NATPE PROGRAMME SLATE

Endemol International today revealed a new line up of drama, entertainment, animation and kids programmes, which will be showcased for the Latin American market at Natpe 2008.

Endemol Argentina's action thriller To the Limit (13x60mins) will be making its international market debut having become a hit for Telefe.

Other major new dramas making their first appearance at Natpe this year include Endemol Spain's productions of Antenna 3's period drama La Bella Otero (2 x 90mins) and religious mystery thriller Quart (6 x 70mins).

Net 5's series Julia's Tango, which was produced in Buenos Aires by Endemol Netherlands, will be dubbed in Spanish for the first time.

Los Algos (13x22mins), Endemol Spain's smash hit children's programme, which premiered last summer on Cuatro, will also be showcased at Natpe having made its market debut at Mipcom 2007.

Alongside Endemol's drama slate this year, Spanish dubbed versions of Endemol USA's international blockbusters Fear Factor and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will be available at Natpe for the first time.

Finally, Joe Cartoon, the irreverent online comedy creation acquired by Endemol USA in 2007, will be making its Natpe debut.

Ariel Tobi Sales Manager, Latin America at Endemol International comments: "The range of ready made programming we're bringing to Natpe will outshine the lights on the Vegas Strip! It's a brilliant offering of the world's best reality shows, enchanting new children's animation and heart-stopping dramas and soaps that will particularly appeal to Latin broadcasters."