Global Screen Picks Up Mystery Youth Series 3Hz

Global Screen and De Mensen (Nighthawks, Hotel Beau Séjour, Undercover) have signed a deal for the distribution of 3Hz (Three Hertz).

The adventure series for kids and teens follows the journey of four friends as they uncover mysterious secrets by listening to the past. The first 13×26-minute season will be broadcast in Belgium by VRT’s Ketnet in late summer.

Season two is currently being shot in Belgium.

Pieter Van Huyck, head of scripted at De Mensen, said: “3Hz is an acoustic time-travel to the ’80s (also nice for the parents), with a clear message for the future. It is entertainment with substance, a story that appeals to the concerns, desires, and emotions of young audiences. We are excited and proud to work together with Global Screen to entertain and move many young people across the world.”

Annemie Gulickx, channel manager of Ketnet, added: “The moment we read the pitch for 3Hz, we could already feel the atmosphere this series would evoke. A cool group of four kids, solving a mystery against the backdrop of an eternal summer. We are convinced that children will love the characters, the story and of course the yellow Walkman. The first season was a joy to watch.”

Global Screens’ VP of acquisitions and co-productions, Ulrike Schröder, said: “We’ve been following the impressive work of De Mensen for quite a while and are truly excited to work with them on this great series. 3Hz has everything that young audiences are looking for today, a cool and edgy look, diverse characters, great music as well as highly topical global issues such as environmental protection, with the added extra of an exciting crime story. We are thrilled to present 3Hz to international audiences over the coming months.”