NEW TITLES

 

BOMMI & FRIENDS - NEW FOR 2010
26 x 30:00
“Bommi & Friends” chronicles the adventures of Bommi, a young girl whose family has moved to a new town. Lonely, she constantly reads her favourite pop-up book, ‘Adventures In Dazzle Land’, and discovers the book can transport her into a wondrous place she thought only existed in fantasy. Through her exploration of Dazzle Land with her newfound friends, Bommi learns about friendship and community, and brings these skills and newfound confidence back into her real world life. Featuring cutting-edge 3D animation, vibrant sound and wonderfully scripted stories, “Bommi & Friends” is an entertaining and positive-affirming adventure series for children ages 2 to 6 everywhere. Available in HD.

 

COMBAT AIRCRAFTS - NEW FOR 2010
5 x 60:00
In 1903, the Wright brothers invented the airplane, and that event changed the rules of war forever. From war to war, technology has improved step-by-step in an effort to achieve the ultimate aerial war machine. Pacific Media’s “Combat Aircrafts” follows the history of the aerial assault vehicle from the creation of the aeroplane to its militarization during World War I and the Russian Revolution. Viewers learn that it was the Spanish Civil War that served as the testing ground for the German airplanes of the Third Reich in the lead-up to the Second World War. Through effective narration and incredible archival footage (including many never-before-seen sequences), this remarkable television series gives viewers a fresh look at the role played by the airplane in war. 2010 marks the 65th Anniversary of the End of WWII.

 

COME HELL OR HIGH WATER - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 100:00
Hadley, Missouri. 1887. Justin Gatewood has just been released from prison after 5 years for attempting to murder the man who killed his brother. Free from jail, Gatewood discovers that the world has changed, and law and order have eclipsed what used to be the “wild west”. His daughter has grown his small business into a thriving operation, and she makes her father promise that he’ll forget his past vendetta. But while a promise to his daughter may hold weight, an eye for an eye is more important. Gatewood methodically hatches a plan for revenge, and an entire town, and his own family, is caught in the crossfire. Feature Film.

 

EDGE OF THE EARTH - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
When MTV Music Award-winning, platinum-selling rock & roll band Thirty Seconds To Mars set out to make an epic music video in the environmentally-threatened Arctic, the band, fronted by brothers Shannon and Jared Leto, did not expect that torrential weather, dangerous icebergs and airline industry bureaucracy might conspire to make this production one of the most difficult endeavours of their career. “Edge of the Earth” is the behind-the-scenes story of one of the music industry’s hottest bands working to produce a global awareness, high-production-value music video against the backdrop of the environmental trouble-spot that is the Arctic. Available in HD.

 

FEARLESS MOUNTAIN - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
An exquisite forest monastery shelters hundreds of adherents to the 248 precepts that Buddhist monks have been living by for more than 2500 years. While one might expect this monastery to exist in Asia, it is in fact located in California, America! “Fearless Mountain” is a documentary about the forest-dwelling Theravadan Monks at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, a community of monks, mostly American-born, men who have turned away from the pace and pressure of “modern” life to seek a more enlightened path. This is the story of young people who have decided to leave a life of Western ideology and turn their passion over to Eastern philosophy.

 

THE FINEST HOURS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR - NEW FOR 2010
21 x 60:00
The definitive story of World War II, as told in a way that only internationally-acclaimed war archive filmmaker, Pacific Media, could tell it, “The Finest Hours of the Second World War” takes viewers to the front lines of the European, the Pacific and the African theatres of the deadliest conflict in human history. Entire hours are devoted to the rise of the Axis powers, the diplomatic pleas and military ambushes that would unite the Allies, the great battles that would define the era, and the devastating final conclusion that would introduce the world to the terrible possibilities that exist with atomic weaponry. Masterfully scripted, and full of authentic footage, “The Finest Hours of the Second World War” is a television / home video event opportunity that must not be missed. 2010 marks the 65th Anniversary of the End of WWII.

 

FOUR SEASONS OF ISADORE SHARP - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
It all started with one hotel in 1961. The Four Seasons Hotel. Fifty years later, this empire now includes 79 luxury hotels in 33 countries. “The Four Seasons of Isadore Sharp” is a biographical documentary offering inside access to the world and the mind of the founder of the hotel chain that revolutionized hospitality. Viewers experience Sharp’s rise and fall as an entrepreneur as he struggles to fund and build his first hotel, and meets the challenges of great personal and professional setbacks and triumphs. His persistence, creativity and business acumen would propel the Four Seasons brand to become a $3 billion business. This is the story of how Issy Sharpe defined the hotel business. Available in HD.

 

THE GREAT WAR - NEW FOR 2010
5 x 60:00
The definitive 5-part series profiling the cause, the players, the trenches and the outcome of World War I, "The Great War" takes viewers on an historical journey starting in 1888 when Wilhelm II ascended to the German throne. With ambitions to make Germany a world power, this leader's increasing militarism gave rise to a series of international crises that culminated in the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which triggered World War I. This is the ultimate year-by-year account of World War I.

 

HITLER: ANECDOTES, MYTHS & LIES - NEW FOR 2010
6 x 60:00
Exploring Adolf Hitler like no television programme ever before, “Hitler: Anecdotes, Myths and Lies” provides viewers with inside access from his obscure beginnings to his final days. Recounting the most significant events of Hitler’s life, this informative series provides a brutal and vivid picture of the Nazi dictator and his ever-present entourage. The series also features extensive insight into other world leaders of the day, including Josef Stalin who was fearful that Hitler’s rule would end his own; Winston Churchill, whose steely resolve brought England into the War; and American President Franklin Roosevelt whose country’s powerful non-intervention lobby had the United States sit on the sidelines as Hitler took over control of Europe. 2010 marks the 65th Anniversary of the End of WWII.

 

iKnow - NEW FOR 2010
26 x 30:00
A GROUNDBREAKING series that teaches children all over the world to speak and read the English language, “iKnow” uses the latest tools developed by Early Childhood Educators to captivate the mind and spirit of children. The series utilizes a world of vivid folklore full of colours, letters and sounds, complete with catchy original sing-a-long songs and music; teaching children to verbalize language while focusing on animal names and learning fundamentals of science and the environment. This innovative series will entertain and educate children both from English-speaking homes as well as introducing those in non-English-speaking countries to develop English as a Second Language (ESL). No other television program can deliver this unique content to the viewing public !! Available in HD.

 

IN THE COMPANY OF MOOSE - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
Biologist Vic VanBallenberghe has spent more time living with wild moose than anyone in the world. So much time in fact that he was absent for much of the childhood of his only son. Determined to learn more about the father he hardly knows, Vic’s son, documentary filmmaker Jonathan VanBallenberghe, chronicles a season of his father’s research at Denali National Park in Alaska and tells the story through his film, “In The Company of Moose”. While capturing the most extensive, amazing, and up-close HD footage of moose ever caught on film and learning about this majestic animal, Jonathan recognizes the magnificence of Vic’s life work, and a gap is bridged between father and son.
Available in HD.

 

THE JAZZMAN - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 100'
Drummer John Kadley (Corey Sevier) wants nothing more than to be a working musician. Working day jobs in construction, he struggles nightly to fulfill his calling, playing jazz at local clubs while living in the shadow of Bernard (Michael Ironside, “Terminator Salvation”), his local jazz legend father. After years of struggling with his craft, now an expecting father with his social worker girlfriend Sara (Laura Vandervoort, “Smallville”), and on the cusp of finally making it big, John is asked by his critically-ill father to return home and help record what will be Bernard’s first, and inevitably last, studio recording. Feature Film.

 

KNOCKOUT BOXING - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 100'
There is one universal sport that unites nations, spans generations, and authors world history. Boxing. Octapixx Worldwide, in conjunction with many of the international boxing community's top promoters, presents episodic “Knockout Boxing”, a world-class combination of live-via-satellite and tape-delayed events as well as classic archive bouts. Champions and contenders of today are featured in these fights alongside the stars of tomorrow. This high-grossing pay-per-view sport is now available for regular television, to all broadcasters worldwide. Now is the perfect time to build your weekly boxing package with Octapixx Worldwide.

 

LOVE AND OTHER REASONS TO PANIC - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 100'
Is true love possible between two totally different people? Years after graduating high school, Alex (Liam Card, “Textuality”) and Sarah (Ana Candia) reunite by chance, and discover that despite vastly opposite outlooks on life, they just may be perfect partners. Their newfound relationship will be tested by Sarah’s rigid superstitions, Alex’s new job that finds him writing a musical based on the life story of Saddam Hussein, and a guru who becomes Sarah’s life coach, but may just be looking for something more. Feature Film.

 

SHAUN WHITE: WIZARD OF WINTER GAMES - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
A professional Skateboarder and Snowboarder, Shaun White is not just a perennial winner of Gold at the X-Games. Fresh from his Gold Medal win at Vancouver 2010, he has now topped the podium at two straight Winter Olympic Games. With major endorsements and a highly profitable video game, he is the most successful and popular athlete in extreme sports today. “Shaun White: Wizard of Winter Games” is a documentary profile that features extensive interviews with the star, alongside high-octane action footage, providing a rare glimpse into the heart and mind of one of the world’s most internationally-known celebrity athletes. Available in HD.

 

SILENT WARRIOR - NEW FOR 2010
1 x 60:00
When J. Curtis Goldman failed his eye exam after enlisting in the US Army Air Corps in 1941, he thought that his dream of being a fighter pilot had vanished.  But the military gave him a second opportunity, the opportunity to fly an engine-less aircraft designed to be dropped from high altitudes and soar quietly behind enemy lines bringing needed supplies and personnel with it.  Goldman accepted the challenge and become a Silent Warrior, one of the elite members of the Air Force trained and qualified to fly this unique aircraft. “Silent Warrior” is a documentary telling the impact the American glider corps had on the outcome of World War 2.

 

STATE OF STYLE - NEW FOR 2010
20 x 30:00
“State of Style” (20 x 30’ per year) takes viewers on an exclusive tour of the world of fashion, the people who define it and the latest trends and designs that are moving from the runway to the sidewalk. Providing behind-the-scenes access to celebrities, designers and models who visit the bi-annual Fashion Weeks that take place in New York, London, Milan and Paris, “State of Style” goes beyond the runway in delivering the latest in fashion lifestyle. Four episodes are delivered each year in October / November. Four episodes are delivered each year in March / April. It is the ultimate answer for broadcasters looking for the perfect dose of internationally-focused fashion television. Available in HD.

 

U-BOATS: HITLER'S SHARKS - NEW FOR 2010
3 x 60:00
From the outset of World War II, control of the seas was the key factor in the military strategy of both the Allies and the Nazis. By blockading the waters around the United Kingdom, Germany sought to deny Great Britain their critical shipments in an attempt to suffocate them. While the strategy worked successfully at the start, Hitler made a tactical error when he refused to provide his U-Boat commanders with additional submarines. This eventually led to England’s blasting through the German blockade, leading to the demise of the Nazi effort. “U-Boats: Hitler’s Sharks” examines this particular aspect of World War II while contemplating how the War might have ended if Hitler had heeded the wishes of his military commanders. 2010 marks the 65th Anniversary of the End of WWII.

 

ULTIMATE OUTDOORS WITH EDDIE BROCHIN - NEW FOR 2010
39 x 30:00
An action-packed, half-hour documentary series that follows the adventures of its host, master outdoorsman Eddie Brochin, “Ultimate Outdoors with Eddie Brochin” offers a cinematic high-production-value approach to the outdoor genre. Viewers join Brochin as he travels around the USA in pursuit of adventure. The series features an entire programming stream dedicated to fishing, and an entire programming stream dedicated to other outdoor pursuits. Brochin approaches the subject matter in an entertaining and educational manner, pursuing his quarry with traditional bow-hunting equipment and even adding a red-tailed hawk named “Maverick” to his Ultimate Outdoors staff.