Onza Distribution is Assigned as the Global Sales Agent for the New Crime Series Neuer.

Neuer, the new procedural crime series from Slovak company KFS Production, is now part of Onza Distribution’s international catalog. Directed by Michal Kollár, the series is based on Václav Neuer’s bestselling novels and consists of eight 60-minute episodes. The series premiered on September 14 on TV JOJ and it was a resounding success, ranking as the most watched show of the night achieving a 24% audience share.

“We are thrilled to have Onza Distribution join us even before the local premiere in Slovakia and Czechia of our new miniseries Neuer”, commented Michal Kollár, showrunner and director of the series, and Jana Kluková, producer at KFS Production. “This collaboration highlights the truly distinctive nature of the project, with each episode bringing a single book to life in a bold and faithful adaptation. Having Onza on board is a powerful recognition of the global yet local quality of our work and the creative vision behind the series.”

Each episode of Neuer is inspired by a bestselling novel by Václav Neuer, all of them rooted in real criminal cases. The series delivers a raw and unvarnished portrayal of police work within the regional homicide division: Chief Inspector Ledecký’s (Marián Miezga) team members face not only the most everyday crimes, but also the emotional toll these cases take on their personal lives.

“Neuer is a procedural crime thriller with outstanding production values, supported by a strong IP, as each episode is based on a best-selling novel inspired by a real case”, said Erika Gómez, Head of Sales at Onza Distribution. “This reflects the quality and ambition of the best European audiovisual productions.”

With a direct and realistic style, Neuer captures the authentic essence of true crime, balancing the tension of each investigation with the humanity of its protagonists, defined by camaraderie and the constant struggle to remain sane amid everyday violence. This blend of real-life cases and noir narrative creates an unfiltered experience: raw, honest, and stripped of glamour. Just coffee, cigarette smoke, and the cold reality of justice.

“I am deeply grateful to the producers Michal Kollár and Jana Kluková for placing their trust in Onza Distribution to handle the global sales of this series”, added Erika Gómez. “Collaborations like this showcase the strength of European creative talent working together to bring the best content that resonates with audience worldwide.”

At the upcoming edition of MIPCOM, Neuer will be showcased alongside other titles from the distributor’s diverse catalog, including the telenovela Heart Keeper, the comedy Traffic Jam, and Onza’s new documentary series, Vulnerables.

Onza Distribution Acquires SkyShowtime Original ‘Mamen Mayo: At Her Will’. 

“ Funny, heartfelt, and a way to reconcile with the world” – Álvaro Onieva, Fotogramas

“ Sílvia Abril in top form” – Mariajo Arias, Kinótico

“A comedy with admirable heart” – Pere Solà Gimferrer, La Vanguardia

Onza Distribution has acquired the international distribution rights for ‘Mamen Mayo: At Her Will’ (8×30’), making it available outside of SkyShowtime’s more than 20 European markets. The SkyShowtime Original, which premiered in Spain on November 18, is a new Spanish series that blends comedy with family drama. It follows the protagonist, Mamen Mayo (Sílvia Abril), an exceptionally intelligent inheritance mediator. She and her team specialize in resolving conflicts that arise in families who, for better or worse, inherit a fortune. With Mamen Mayo, Onza Distribution strengthens its catalog with a title that has already generated significant buzz in the market.

“After such an enthusiastic reception from both critics and audiences at its premiere, we are excited to share the humanity, humor, and emotion of Mamen Mayo with even more viewers worldwide,” say Adrián Guerra and Núria Valls, producers at Nostromo Pictures.

“We’re confident that ‘Mamen Mayo: At Her Will’ has all the elements to resonate with an international audience: humor, lovable yet hilarious characters, and situations that transcend cultures. Who hasn’t heard stories of families who, when it comes time to divide an inheritance, bring out the worst in each other? Now we’ll be able to see these situations with a humorous twist, always maintaining an optimistic and fresh tone,” comments Carlos Garde, Managing Director of Onza.

The series is produced by Nostromo Pictures in association with SkyShowtime and was created by Eduard Sola, who also serves as showrunner alongside Miguel Ángel Faura. The cast is led by Sílvia Abril (‘Alimañas’) and Pablo Capuz (‘Merlí. Sapere Aude’), along with Mona Martínez (‘La novia gitana’) and Clara Sans (‘Cardo’).

Onza Distribution will officially present ‘Mamen Mayo: At Her Will’ at upcoming 2025 markets, with confirmed meetings at Content Americas and NATPE Global.

Onza Distribution Presents ‘The Color of Love,’ the New Telenovela from TVI

‘The Color of Love’ (120×60’) unfolds the captivating love story of a young Portuguese woman and an Angolan man, whose relationship is threatened by a dispute over an African estate.

Onza Distribution also announces the sale of two telenovelas: ‘Payback’ has been sold to Pasión Novelas, runned by Alshana, and ‘Cacao’ will soon be available across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Onza Distribution’s latest addition to its catalog is ‘The Color of Love’ (‘A Fazenda,’ 120×60’), a telenovela from TVI set to premiere this November.

‘The Color of Love’ is a story of passion and conflict, centered around the forbidden love between a Portuguese woman, Eva, and an Angolan man, Talu, whose lives are changed by a controversial inheritance. When Gaspar, a Portuguese businessman based in Angola, dies unexpectedly, he leaves his entire estate to three Portuguese women. Eva and her sisters, who had been struggling financially, inherit an unexpected fortune that includes one of the largest agricultural estates in Angola. However, Talu, a young Angolan engineer and Gaspar’s protégé, is shockingly excluded from his will in favor of the sisters. Despite their strong attraction, Eva and Talu soon find themselves on opposing sides in a heated estate dispute, ensnared in a web of conspiracies that tests their loyalties.

Filmed in both Angola and Portugal, ‘The Color of Love’ highlights the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of Angola, creating a backdrop where traditional African heritage intersects with the modern corporate world.

“The Color of Love is set to closely follow in Cacao’s footsteps and become a highly successful telenovela,” says Carlos Garde, Onza’s Managing Director. “We’re very excited; this telenovela showcases a spectacular cinematography and captivating African scenery that enhances a story filled with love, luxury, and tension.”

Onza Distribution sells other TVI telenovelas

On the other hand, Onza Distribution has also confirmed the sale of two other popular TVI-produced telenovelas, further strengthening its reach in the African market. Both telenovelas are available in the international sales agency’s catalog for MIP Cancún: ‘Cacao’ and ‘Payback’ (‘Ouro Verde’).

The telenovela ‘Payback’ (S1: 110×50’, S2: 131×50’), winner of the 2018 International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela, has been acquired by Pasión Novelas, a thematic channel owned by Alshana. The telenovela will be broadcast across various French-speaking African countries, including Senegal, Mali, Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Mauritania, Niger, and Burkina Faso. It will also be available in La Réunion, a French overseas territory (DOM TOM).

Meanwhile, the hit telenovela ‘Cacao’ (239×50’) will also expand its audience, as it will be available soon across all Sub-Saharan Africa.

Onza Distribution announces the second season of ‘Flowers over the inferno’ Sleeping Nymph and new acquisitions

Onza Distribution presents the second season of the highly anticipated series ‘Flowers Over the Inferno’ in Cannes, a TV audience success in Italy during its first season. The Spanish international distributor also announces the addition of several new documentaries for MIPCOM, including ‘Iberia and Savannah: One Wildlife’ and ‘A Woman 24/7’.

Onza Distribution keeps growing as one of the leading international distributors of audiovisual content and expands its catalog. One of the main highlights Onza Distribution will be bringing to this year’s MIPCOM is the second season of the crime thriller series ‘Flowers Over the Inferno’. This new season is an adaptation of the second book from the best-selling saga by Italian author Ilaria Tuti and delves into the complex psyche of criminologist Teresa Battaglia, who leads a team in charge of solving unsolved crimes in the darkest corners of the Friulian Alps while facing the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

The first season of ‘Flowers Over the Inferno’ was a major success in Italy, leading prime time during the premiere of its first episode. Throughout the season, the series had over 25% of share on average, with 5 million viewers. This second season promises to maintain the level of intrigue and suspense that captivated audiences. It is set to premiere on October 28, 2024, on the Italian channel Rai 1, with six new 60-minute episodes. In this new season, Teresa Battaglia’s team, along with Massimo Marini, faces the mysterious murder of a young policewoman. As the investigation progresses, they discover the crime is linked to a long-lost painting, The Sleeping Nymph, painted with the blood of an unknown woman.

Onza Distribution has also spread its premium documentary slate with the addition of several standout productions, like ‘Iberia and Savannah: One Wildlife’ (1×52’). This 4K blue-chip wildlife documentary, produced by Azor Producciones in collaboration with Onza, is set to be released in early 2025. The production invites viewers to explore the ecosystems of the Iberian Peninsula’s Dehesa and the African savannah, two geographically distant but surprisingly similar natural environments.

This title is accompanied by the Canadian documentary series made by NU Production ‘A Woman 24/7’ (7×50’), which takes a look into one day in the lives of 21 women from 12 different countries, showcasing different and common ambitions, dreams, and challenges of women of all ages and cultures; ‘Wine Outsiders’ (5×30’), a series produced by the U.S.-based Econtent TV, that gives a unique look at the world of wine through the perspective of host and showrunner Felix M. Mendez, a former Emmy nominee; and ‘A Gipsy King’ (1×55’), a biographical documentary about André Reyes, the genius behind the iconic band Gipsy Kings.

With these new additions, Onza Distribution strengthens its catalog, blending genres as diverse as crime thrillers, social documentaries, and wildlife films, in line with the needs of all kinds of clients. These titles will be available for international distribution at MIPCOM 2024, a key market for the audiovisual sector.