NATPE A-B

By VARIETY STAFF

AB Intl. Distribution

132 ave. du President Wilson

93213 La Plaine St. Denis Cedex, France

(33-1) 49-22-20-01

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web site: www.ab-international.com

Booth: 5259

Attending: Frederik Range, deputy managing director; Valerie Vleeschhouwer, Dimitri Stephanides, intl. sales managers; Nathalie Aymard, marketing manager.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Homiez," animated shorts centered on a group of 15 to 25-year-olds who live in an urban environment; 30 x 1 min.

"Chris Colorado," animated series in which our hero fights to save democracy and peace, when a group of agents infiltrates the higher levels of power of the world federation; 26 x 26 min.

"Keynes," documentary on how capitalism managed to survive the first 50 years of the 20th century; 52 min.

"Saint Martin," five friends fall under the spell of the tropics but soon discover that island life is not all lazy afternoons and water sports; 125 x 52 min.

Action Time

1 Heathcock Court

415 Strand

London WC2R ONS, U.K

(44-20) 7836-0505

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 2446

Attending: Stephen Leahy, Trish Kinane, joint managing directors; Caroline Beaton, head of intl. & new business; Yvonne Pilkington, snr. sales manager.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Bank Raid," quiz show that allows the contestants to pick their own challenger; 60 min.

"Star Act," series that gives someone the chance to be a star and to appear in a scene from either a movie, pop-video, TV advert or sitcom; 40 min.

"Survivor," reality show where eight men and eight women are marooned on a desert island for 13 weeks, facing the challenge of survival; 13 x 60 min.

"Florida Trap," interactive quiz format where it is the viewers who have the ultimate power over 10 contestants who battle it out for the £1 million cash prize; 8 x 60 min.

Academy Entertainment Inc.

59 Westminster Ave.

Bergenfield, NJ 07621

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 868

Attending: Alan Miller, president

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Acapulco H.E.A.T.," 22 x 60 min.

"Tarzan, The Epic Adventures," 22 x 60 min.

"Nightmare in Shallow Point," a scary tale that follows a group of friends as a day at the beach turns into a zombie-filled nightmare; 72 min.

Classic Movie Collection

Adler Media

6849 Old Dominion Drive, Suite 360

McLean, Va 22101

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 846

Attending: Larry Adler, president; Peter Tomlinson, director intl. sales & acquisitions; Moshe Adler, intl. sales.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Bill Shirt-The Modern Day Houdini," profile of the world's greatest escape artist including death defying stunts; 2 x 50 min.

"Lions on the Move," you become part of the first attempt ever to reintroduce free-ranging predatory lions to the Cape Region of South Africa; 50 min.

"Destruction Derby," this auto racing spectacle has one goal for the drivers; be the last car standing; 50 min.

"Toy Train to the Clouds," an affectionate portrait of the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway; 55 min.

Advantage Media Group

4298 Bright Bay Way

Ellicott City, MD 21042

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Booth: 746

Attending: Michael P. du Monceau, president; LaLee D. du Monceau, VP sales & marketing.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Undercover/Underground," cutting edge stories on sex, drugs, crime, gangs and violence from around the world; 13 x 30 min & 60 min specials.

"Swimming With," discover the places where you can swim with sharks, whales, dolphins and other creatures of the sea; 2 x 50 min.

"Discover America," travel series that takes viewers around the U.S., Caribbean and select international destinations; 52 x 24 min.

"Silent Heroes," the SAS, French Foreign Legion and the Green Berets are among the world's most skilled elite fighting forces; 50 min.

Adventure Line Prods

39 rue de l'Est

92100 Boulogne Billancourt Cedex, France

(33-1) 41-86-14-00

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web site: www.expand.fr

Booth: 5259

Attending: Patrice Laurent, general manager; Kirsten Calteau; Marie Jaloux, directors of intl. sales.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"The Odyssey Adventure," 16 teams of high-profile sportsmen from four different countries compete for 15 days, in a series of challenges.

AFMA

10850 Wilshire Blvd., 9th floor

Los Angeles, CA 90024

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 1623; phone [phone]

Attending: John McKenna, director, membership development; Helen Lee Kim, coordinator, member services.

Alain Siritzky Productions

23 rue Raynouard

75016 Paris, France

(33-1) 42-24-50-50

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 5259

Attending: Alain Siritzky, president; George Pilzer, head of sales; Chris E. Mutterer, sales.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Emmanuelle 2000," Emmanuelle is back for the turn of the millennium in a new series of futuristic erotic adventures; 7 x 90 min.

"Pretty Cool," magical teen comedy that hits you where it counts! 90 min. feature.

"Obsessions," eroticism, dreams and fantasies will be mixed with thrills, ultra-heightened expectations, nerve-racking tensions to provide you with the best in erotic thrillers; 7 x 90 min.

"Hollywood Sex," the power of Hollywood and the erotic encounters behind it; 7 x 90 min.

Alfred Haber Distribution

111 Grand Ave.

Palisades Park, NJ 07650

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 5830

Attending: Alfred Haber; president; Robert Kennedy, exec VP; Andrew Haber,director, intl. sales; Adam Haber, manager intl. sales; Robert Zimmerman, exec VP.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"2001 43rd Annual Grammy Awards," 180 min.

"2001 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards," 180 min.

"2001 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards," 120 min.

"World's Wildest Police Videos," 46 x 60 min.

Alliance Atlantis

121 Bloor St. E., Suite 1500

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4W 3M5

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Booth: 2429

Attending: Michael MacMillan, chairman-CEO; Ted Riley, president, TV distribution; Marnie Sanderson, exec VP TV distribution; Maria Sanchez, managing director, TV distribution, Europe; Irene Read, managing director, TV distribution, Australasia; Ken Faier, VP TV distribution, AAC KIDS.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Me and My Shadows," a poignant look at both the tortured life or legendary star Judy Garland as well as the trials faced by Luft, her half-sister Liza Minnelli and baby brother Joe; 2 x 90 min.

"Haven," an inspiring story of the efforts of Ruth Gruber to save 1000 refugees from war torn Europe by bringing them across the Atlantic to New York and grant them a safe haven from the Holocaust; 2 x 90 min.

"CSI," this series transports viewers to the glitzy casinos and sun-baked streets of Las Vegas and follows stories through the eyes of a passionate team of forensic investigators trained to solve crimes; 22 x 60 min.

"2GE+HER: The Series," a veteran music manager has successfully assembled a talented boy band and they must deal with the pressures of living together to remain successful in the fickle music industry; 19 x 30 min.

Allied/Film Source TV

8899 Beverly Blvd., Suite 911

West Hollywood, CA 90048

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 774

Attending: James Moder, chairman; Michelle Glenn, director sales & servicing.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Home Sweet Hoboken," a waitress discovers that an old ring is valued at $10 million and her grandsons join in a wild diamond-stealing chase that involves a host of nutty characters.

"Maximum Justice," a man poses as the leader of a feared biker gang to infiltrate the mob-controlled L.A. harbor.

"Pups," chronicles the story of a rebellious "latch-key" teenager who finds his mother's gun and embarks on a spontaneous bank robbery with his girlfriend.

"Planet Patrol," four teen members of the galactic patrol face the battle of a lifetime as they confront Lord Doom and his nasty minions and gigantic killer monsters.

Alphanim

4 rue Charlemagne

75004 Paris, France

(33-1) 49-96-44-00

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 5259

Attending: Christian Davin, president; Clement Calvet, producer; Jeremie Fajner, business affairs; Julie Fox, head of distribution; Jean-Baptiste Angeloglou, marketing manager.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Spaced Out," series featuring a family of guinea pigs off to live on a secret orbital station and their strange encounters with music-obsessed aliens and menacing meteorites; 26 x 26 min.

"Mamemo," animated series about a small child who invents an adorable, imaginary cow to accompany him everywhere in his daily adventures; 52 x 4 min.

"Xduckx," animated series in which extreme sports meets "Wayne's World"; 78 x 7 min.

"The Baskervilles," the richest, nastiest man in the world brings the nicest family in the world to his theme park to see if he can turn them bad; 26 x 26 min.

American Champion Entertainment

1694 The Alameda, Suite 100

San Jose, CA 95126

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Booth: Telefilm Canada stand

Attending: George Chung, chairman; Joy Tashjian, president & CEO marketing group.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Adventures With Kanga Roddy," focusing on issues that impact the youth of today and actively seeking to improve the emotional health of children ages 3-8 using emotional intelligence; 27 x 30 min.

American Public Television

120 Boylston St., 5th floor

Boston, MA 02116

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Booth: 647; phone [phone]

Attending: Cynthia Fenneman, president; Joan Cavanagh, VP intl. sales; Chris Funkhouser, VP exchange; Eric Luskin, VP syndication; Christi Collier, VP premium; Judy Barlow, director intl. sales.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"ScienCentral," delievers up-to-the-minute, cutting-edge reports that explore medical, environmental, science, and technological issues; 200 x 2-3 min.

"Imelda: Steel Butterfly," exclusive interview footage of Imelda Marcos and her relationship with the Philippine people; 60 min.

"The Promise of Play," documentary debunks the myth that play is a waste of time; 3 x 60 min.

"Maverick's," a portrait of the surfers who dare to ride the waves at Maverick's Beach; 60 min.

Ampersand

13 Passage Landrieu

75007 Paris, France

(33-1) 44-11-12-37

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 5259

Attending: Nathalie Giboire-Labid

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

None.

Amsell Entertainment

12001 Ventura Place, Suite 404

Studio City, CA 91604

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail].

Booth:

Attending: Alan Solomon, president; Tien Liu, director intl. distribution; Joseph Beral, director intl. servicing.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Final Payback," story of an ex-cop framed for a murder he didn't commit who set out to find the real killer; 90 min.

"G.O.D. - Guaranteed on Delivery," a security guard watches in horror as the bank he's protecting is robbed and his innocent wife is gunned down in the street; 90 min.

"Sometimes a Hero," two rival gangs battle for territory in a different kind of Cold War; 90 min.

"L.I.N.X.," government search and destroy mission to destroy group of renegade scientists who have the power to turn back time to infinity; 90 min.

Angel Films

967 Highway 40

New Franklin, MO 65274-9778

Phone and Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 1935; phone [phone]

Attending: William H. Hoehne Jr., chairman; Joyce L. Chow, CEO-CFO; Wilhelm Lord Sackville, president; Linda G. Grotzinger, VP, marketing; Matthew P. Eastman, VP production.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Lord of the Woolley Worms," cartoon about the empire of the Woolley Worms awaking after 100 million years finding the world they knew no longer exists; 60 min.

"Captain Omen," mystery man, his 4-year-old daughter and his female assistant try to make up for the wrongs he has committed in his life; 24 x 30 min.

Antena 3 TV

Avda. Isla Graciosa s/n

28700 San Sebastian de los Reyes

Madrid, Spain

(34-91) 623-0259

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web site: www.antena3tv.es

Booth: 4647

Attending: Elena Mera, sales exec.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Antivicio," action series centered on a European secret intelligence unit and its struggle against crime; 13 x 90 min.

"Who Said Chicken?" game show in which contestants will do just about anything for money; 27 x 90 min.

"Impacto TV," amazing video clips; 78 x 30 min.

"Policias," police series; 26 x 60 min.

Ardent Intl. Sales

The Old Stables

Bagshot Park

Bagshot

Surrey GU19 5PJ

(44-1276) 700800

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web site: www.ardent-productions.ltd.uk

Booth: 923

Attending: Elisena Tatalo, head of sales.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Legends," profiles of Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton, including Clapton's first TV interview in 16 years; 3 x 52 min.

"Tales From the Tower," documentary series centered on the characters and legends associated with the Tower of London; 6 hours.

"Innovations," unique look at the human element of inventions which have changed or will change our lives; 6 x 30 min.

"X-Pats," the lifestyles of the young, rich and affluent, who have moved to Singapore to live their lives in full; 60 min. spesh.

Arrow Films Intl.

11925 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd floor

Los Angeles, CA 90025

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 1623; phone [phone]

Attending: Tom Conroy, senior VP sales & acquisitions; Dennis Friedland, president.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Titanic Chronicles," the U.S. Senate's investigation of the 1912 disaster; 60 min.

"Dog Run," two runaways struggle to survive the gritty streets of New York; 90 min.

"Video Vixens," a soft-adult series to topless models in comedic situations; 10 x 60 min.

"The Heavy Hour," a cutting edge animation, live-action comedy and music series originally created for the internet; 10 x 30 min.

ARTE

8 rue Marceau

92785 Issy-les-Moulineaux cedex 9, France

(33-1) 55-00-70-82

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web site: www.lasept-arte.fr

Booth: 5259

Attending: Emmanuelle Erbsman, sales manager.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

to come

Associated Television Intl.

4401 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90010

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 909

Attending: David McKenzie, president; James Romanovich, senior VP; Glenn Aveni, VP intl. sales; Rich Sagehorn, VP TV syndication; Richard Casares, VP business affairs; Cathy Berry-Mozingo, director sales administration.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Masters of Illusion," the world's most amazing magicians, escape artists, and illusionists demonstrate their awesome power; 13 x 60 min.

"World Magic Awards 2000," brings together the finest magicians from around the world; 120 min.

"Thunderdome," completely original cars and characters will clash, smash, bang & crash in super events; 26 x 60 min.

"Inside Television," will chronicle some of the best and most successful shows in television history; 5 x 60 min.

Atlas Media

148 W. 37th St., 10th floor

New York, NY 10018

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth:

Attending: Bruce David Klein, president; Maria Lane, VP programming; Steve Friedman, director production; Wayne DeLeon, controller; Jenna Helwig, development exec; Stacey Douglas, post-production supervisior.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"History's Lost & Found," series uncovering history's forgotten treasures in the most unusual places; 30 x 60 min; 65 x 30 min.

"Extreme Cuisine," outrageous celebration of America's wildest dishes, quirkiest restaurants, and most eccentric chefs and food enthusiasts; 26 x 30 min.

"American Classics," stories behind America's most beloved icons; 4 x 60 min.

"Royal Families of the World," a celebration of the magic and majesty of the world's reigning Royal Families; 13 x 30 min.

Aviva Intl.

850 Old County Road

Belmont, CA 94002

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 4317; phone [phone]

Attending: Michael Lopez, president; Bruce Venezia, VP programming; Steve Coppel, programming license manager; Bridget Whalen, distribution manager; Helen Johnson, marketing manager; Tara Tullar Dadd, operations manager.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Britney Spears: No Place Like Home," she returns home to Louisiana for an all-new heartfelt concert special; 45 min., 60 min., & 90 min.

"Christina Aguilera: My Reflection," an opportunity to watch this pop sensation perform on-stage; 45 min., 60 min., & 75 min.

"Santana: Supernatural Live," watch him create his own unique fusion of passionate, guitar-powered music, creatively blending potent rock 'n roll with blues-driven elements; 60 min., & 90 min.

"Thumby," takes us by the hand and shows us classic movies through the eyes, ears, and mouth of a thumb; 12 x 30 min.

Baruch Entertainment

1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1012

Washington, D.C. 20036-5417

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 6020

Attending: Ed Baruch, president; Steve Smallwood, VP marketing; Valerie Cooley-Elliott, director marketing; Angela Wilson, marketing exec.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"African Heritage Network's Movie of the Month"

"New York Undercover," a realistic depiction of city life and urban crime.

"The Source: All Access," focusing on the world of urban entertainment; weekly x 60 min.

"Funny is Funny! Comedy Fiesta," showcasing the best and up-and-coming Latino comedians; weekly x 30 min.

BBC Worldwide Americas

747 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10017-2803

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web site: www.bbc.co.uk

Booth: 1663-A.11

Attending: Peter Phippen, president & CEO; Candace Carlisle, COO, BBC Sales Company; Susanna Pollack, director, coproductions & sales; Mayra Bracer Vega, regional director, TV sales, Latin America; Jose Sanchez, sales manager, Latin TV sales; Helen Jurado, sales exec, TV sales, Latin America.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Attachments," the relationships, ideals and ambitions of a group of young people starting a new business; 10 x 50 min.

"The Magician's House -- Series 1 & 2," children's series that follows the relationships, ideals and ambitions of a group of young people starting a new business; 12 x 30 min.

"The Human Face," an odyssey to discover the mysteries of identity, perception, creativity and sexuality hidden behind the mask of life itself; 4 x 50 min.

"Walking With Dinosaurs Special: The Ballad of Big Al," scientists recreate the life of a male Allosaurus; 2 x 30 min.

Becker Intl.

11849 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 100

Los Angeles, CA 90064

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 555; phone [phone]

Attending: Russell Becker, deputy chairman, Becker Entertainment; Richard Becker, CEO-president, Becker Entertainment; Stuart Scowcroft, head of programming & development , Becker Entertainment; Charles Hannah, head intl. business & co-productions, Becker Entertaibnment; David LaFollette, president.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Outback Adventures," takes the viewer into the daily life of an Australian outback adventurer who lives an adrenaline-packed life; 26 x 30 min.

"The Wiggles," wholesome entertainment for children; 26 x 30 min.

"Three Bruce Lee Specials," see how one man changed martial arts forever, setting the precedent for today's action heroes; 3 x 60 min.

"Snowy River: The McGregor Saga," exciting Western action-adventure series set in the century of colonial Australia; 65 x 60 min.

Beckmann Intl.

Meadow Court

West Street

Ramsey

Isle of Man IM8 1AE, U.K

(44-1624) 816585

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web site: www.beckmanngroup.co.uk

Booth: 1663-F.15

Attending: Stuart Semark, CEO; Jo White, creative director; Liz Meredith, intl. sales manager; Graham Addicott, head of production; Sheena MacBrayne, Beverley Brown, producers.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Tutankhamun Conspiracy," a look at the real story behind "The Mummy's Curse" and the lost papyri which establishes links between biblical figures and the Pharaonic Royal House; 52 min.

"Endangered -- Series 3," new series featuring such diverse wildlife as the endangered kagu, avocets, oryx and killer whales; 6 x 26 min. & 3 x 52 min.

"China's Titanic," the history, search for and excavation of the Tek Sing, one of the last great Chinese ocean-going junks which sank in 1822 with nearly 2,000 people on board; 52 min.

"Firehouse Chefs," go behind the scenes and share stories, safety tips and favorite recipes with the firemen and firewomen who battle blazes and save lives throughout America; 13 x 24 min.

Bellon Entertainment

250 W. 57th St., Suite 1414

New York, NY 10107

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 3723

Attending: Greg Bellon, sales; Julia Totten, sales.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Takeshi's Castle," 131 x 60 min.

"Happy Family Plan," 122 x 60 min.

"Muscle Ranking," a primetime sports game show; 250 x 60 min.

"The Future Diary," 35 x 30 min.

Beta Film

Robert-Buerkle-Str. 2

85737 Ismaning/Munich, Germany

(49-89) 9956-2380

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: c/o Export Union

Attending: Jens Richter, head of intl. sales; Dirk Schurhoff, head of theatrical sales; Eric Welbers, Christian Gockel, Claudia Schmidt, Dr, Hans-Joachim Seidowsky, intl. sales.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"The Runner," an illicit organ trade entity has all of Berlin in its grip -- only one person fights back; 90 min.

"Rex -- A Cop's Best Friend," action and drama shot in some of Vienna's most spectacular locations; 47 min.

"Dune," the epic tale of a young prince who is sent to a desert planet by the Empire and must struggle against evil powers seeking to control the planet's most valuable possession -- Spice; 3 x 120 min.

"Close to Jesus -- Mary Magdalene," cast out by her husband, Mary Magdalene is entrusted with the teachings of the Messiah by John the Baptist, and becomes a firm disciple of Jesus; 90 min.

BKN TV Sales

5 Avenue de l'Opera

75001 Paris, France

(33-1) 47-03-20-20

Fax: [phone]

Web site: www.bknkids.de

In Las Vegas: Venetian Resort Hotel Casino; [phone]

Attending: Leslie Nelson, snr VP, sales & marketing; Jennifer Pitts, VP, sales for U.S & Canada; Anna Teo, snr. sales director, Asia.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Sylvan," series set in the Europe of the Middle Ages that details the brave adventures of Sylvan, a young rider who has been chosen to defend the interests of good and keep evil at bay; 91 x 24 min.

"The Lost Continent," when a traveller is swallowed up by a portal and thrown into another dimension, his son tracks him to a land fraught with unearthly dangers; 72 min, & 26 x 22 min.

"Journey to the Centre of the Earth," a ruthless wizard is stealing the magic of the world and the only ones who can stop him are three gifted youngsters, who together form an amazing magical force; 72 min. & 26 x 22 min.

"Kong, the Animated Series," Kong is brought to life again by a female scientist, who uses Kong's DNA and a small amount of human DNA from her own grandson; 72 min. & 40 x 22 min.

BKS Entertainment

250 W. 54th St., Suite 807

New York, NY 10019

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 6020

Attending: Len Koch, chairman; Robert Silberberg, president; Bob Greenstein, senior VP sales manager; David Steinfeld, Eastern sales manager; Michelle Epstein, sales assistant.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Super Stars on Tour," first run music specials.

"Packin' Action," film packages incorporating 41 new-to-television films.

"Celebration of Life 2001-2002," eight critically acclaimed movies celebrating cultural diversity.

"The Best of Hard Rock Live," music specials featuring the hottest acts on the entertainment scene.

BRB Intl.

Autovia Fuencarral

Alcobendas KM.12,220

28049 Madrid, Spain

(34-91) 358-6080

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web site: www.brb.es

Booth: 5247-D

Attending: Ignacio Orive, managing commercial director; Justin Hatfield, director of Ausiovisual sales; Maria Bonaria Fois, director of intl. sales; Emilie Cosyn, intl. sales; Carolina Godayol, director of coproductions & new developments; Carmen Dominguez, director of live action department.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"Nico," cartoon series that deals with the problematic and unknown world of the blind person and his surroundings; 26 x 30 min.

"Toonimals!" a new way of looking at the animal world; 26 x 30 min.

"Fantaghiro," story full of humor, action and enchantment in a world full of swords and sorcery; 26 x 30 min.

"Yolanda, the Daughter of the Black Corsair," animated series inspired by the pirate adventures written by Emilio Salgari; 26 x 30 min.

Breakthrough Films & TV Inc.

179 Mavety St.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6P 2M1

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Booth: 5231

Attending: Ira Levy, exec producer; Peter Williamson, exec producer; Paula McLaren, director sales.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"For King & Empire: Canada's Soldiers in the Great War," combines a tour of the present-day battlegrounds of WW 1, drawing on memoirs, sounds and footage of the past to tell stories of the Canadian contributions; 6 x 60 min.

"Class Act," looks at the passion, determination, dreams and realities faced by elite performing arts students who are struggling and competing for fame and recognition; 13 x 30 min.

"Paradise Falls," a dramatic series full of scadalous affairs; 52 x 30 min.

"Tree of Fools: Wise Tales About the Fools of Chelm," animated story of the eve of the Cherry Festival in a tiny village and a greedy King who wanted to steal all the cherries for himself; 30 min.

Buena Vista Intl. TV

3 Queen Caroline St.

Hammersmith

London W6 9PE, U.K.

(44-181) 222-1000

Fax: [phone]

Booth: 6012

Attending: Fernando Barbosa, VP sales, Latin America; David Hulbert, president WDTV-1 Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific & Africa; Diego Lerner, president Walt Disney Company, Latin America; Orest Olijnyk, VP sales, Canada; Robin Paxton, senior VP & managing director Asia Pacific.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

"My Wife and Kids," comedy series about a family struggling to balance traditional views, about a marriage and parenting in a not-so-traditional family life; 13 x 30 min.

"South Pacific," an update of the classic musical which follows the exploits of Nellie Forbush, a woman who thinks love has passed her by; 3 hrs.

"Disney's The Legend of Tarzan," animated series of the jungle adventure; 39 x 30 min.

"Disney's House of Mouse," a club where the stars of Disney animation go to gossip, gawk at toon celebrities and watch classic Disney characters in new cartoon shorts; 52 x 30 min.