New Drama Hits, Better than Ever!

NBC Universal International Television Distribution offers fascinating drama series, documentaries and feature films

The iconic 1980s television classic that became a high-speed smash hit comes roaring back to life in this new television event reconfigured for the new millennium in "Knight Rider" (1 X 120). And the new K.I.T.T. design is better than ever! Equipped with a supercomputer capable of hacking almost any system, a nanotechnology that allows it to change shape and color, and an artificial intelligence that makes it the ideal crime-fighting partner, K.I.T.T. is the coolest ride on the planet!

From the writers of the Emmy®-winning series "HUFF" comes "In Plain Sight" (11 X 60 plus 1 X 120), a compelling drama starring Mary McCormack as a tough-as-nails Federal Marshal working for the highly secretive Witness Protection Branch. Her task is to manage relocated federal witnesses who are career criminals, compulsive liars, thieves, murderers, and the occasional (and rare) innocent bystander. After the smash success of the ten-hour television event, Emmy® Award-winner Debra Messing reprises her leading role in this stylish and addictive series continuation of "The Starter Wife" (10X60). Messing portrays the jilted wife of a movie studio executive who discovers a world of exciting and slightly frightening possibilities after she is abandoned by the Hollywood community that once adored her.

Based on Michael Crichton's classic sci-fi novel of the same name, "Andromeda Strain" (2X120), the powerful mini-series features an all-star cast including Benjamin Bratt, Emmy-winners Eric McCormack and Andre Braugher, Rick Schroder, and Christa Miller.  In the desert outskirts of Piedmont, Arizona, a sleepy town in the middle of an arid nowhere, something has just fallen from the sky and crashed to Earth. Within the hour, all of the townspeople--save a single infant and a drunkard old man-will be dead. Now an elite scientific unit attempts to study the deadly virus, determine its origin, and figure out a way to stop it! Andromeda Strain combines science fiction thrills and chills with intelligent political commentary to become a well-crafted, must-see television event! "The Real Housewives of New York City" (6X60), addictive new reality series, follows an elite and powerful set of New York socialites as they balance motherhood, demanding careers and a fast-paced social calendar, showing what life is like in the most exclusive areas of the Big Apple. "First Class All The Way" (6X60) takes viewers inside the world of high-end luxury travel while revealing the drama that goes behind keeping demanding clients content and making extravagant dream vacations come to life.

Crystal Skulls", (1X120) fascinating two-hour documentary special travels the globe in search of

thirteen mystical crystal skulls believed to hold untold power. This compelling investigation seeks to separate fantasy from fact, to prove if claims regarding the skulls'healing powers are true, and to challenge the hypothesis that uniting all of the skulls would unlock secrets of an ancient, possibly otherworldly, intelligence!

Feature film highlights on MIPTV include: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", "Hellboy II: The Golden Army", "Leatherheads", "Mamma Mia", "The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor" And "Wanted".

Pauline Bohm promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing for NBC Universal International Television Distribution

Pauline Bohm has been promoted to senior vice president, marketing, for NBC Universal International Television Distribution - it was announced by Belinda Menendez, president, NBC Universal International Television Distribution on 29 February 2008. In her new position, Bohm will continue to develop and implement marketing strategies for NBC Universal International Television Distribution and its television and feature film product portfolio, working closely with an international client base in more than 250 territories. In addition, she is responsible for the division's international brand strategy and presence at all international sales markets and events, and is charged with identifying new and innovative marketing practices and methods of client support. Bohm manages dedicated teams based in Los Angeles and London and has worked on international marketing campaigns for titles including "Heroes", "House", the "Law & Order" brand, "Monk" and "Battlestar Galactica", among others. "Pauline has done an outstanding job in taking our marketing efforts well beyond expectations and plays an instrumental role in our overall business," Menendez said. "She has impeccable taste and is a master at staying ahead of the trend, providing our clients with a world-class level of support."