Beyond Offering Varied Genres

SYDNEY: The lineup of titles in Beyond Distribution’s catalogue run the gamut from drama to factual, travel, science and documentary.

The new drama Dirt Game looks at an ailing, debt-ridden mining firm, while Combat School takes a real-life look at advanced military training. Science Impossible, meanwhile, looks to provide scientific answers behind strange talents and bizarre physical feats.

Also on offer from Beyond is Chuck’s Day Off, which follows restaurant owner and chef Chuck Hughs as he spends his one day off a week cooking. The 13×30-minute Mr. Friday introduces Derek Friday, whose big bank account matches his big personality. Also spotlighting the life of wealth, Spoiled Rotten takes a privileged family and puts them out of their comfort zone.

Love in the Time of HIV is a look at a new generation of people who reveal how they contracted HIV and how they cope with its impact. Travel Fact or Fiction gets to the bottom of infamous claims and disputes about famous landmarks, history and travel misconceptions.

People whose job is to put objects under extreme and unforgiving conditions are put center stage in Testing the Limits, and Lost Adventures of Childhood puts the spotlight on how overprotective parents are guiding their children’s play. Another kid-centric offering is How to Divorce & Not Wreck the Kids. The one-hour series looks at three couples who are splitting up but are still determined to put their children first. The 200kg Kid is about an overweight boy who is undergoing an operation to help him combat obesity.

Returning series include Maxed Out 5, Tube Tales 2, Big City Broker 3, Stagers 2, Masters Apprentice 2, Wildlife Man 3 and Lonely Planet Sport Traveller. Also returning in Beyond’s catalogue are Mythbusters and Hot Property.

Fiona Crago, the general manager of Beyond Distribution, commented, "Beyond has something for everyone at this market and the diversity, depth and quality of the programs means our team can continue to fill the demands of our clients. We are thrilled to add such exciting and promising content to our catalogue from such a wide range of top producers."