MIPCOM Spotlight: ABC Commercial

CANNES: The 6×30-minute Virgins Wanted, being sold by ABC Commercial, follows one man and one woman as they seek to auction off their first sexual experiences.

“This series has already received worldwide media attention and created controversy and discussion as a result,” says Natalie Lawley, the manager of content sales at ABC Commercial. “I’m sure this will translate into sales in many territories.” The company is also presenting the natural-history series 72 Dangerous Animals Australia. The 12×45-minute series gets up close with some of the deadliest animals located on the continent. The 98-minute children’s program Kaitangata Twitch combines live action and CGI with drama, myth and magic. “There is a gap in the market for family programming,” says Lawley. “Add to this the superb production values and special effects” and you’ve got a winner with Kaitangata Twitch.