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GTI is excited to announce the Exclusive rights to distribute the Reader's Digest Television Library for First Run release Worldwide! These fascinating and beautiful travel series are perfect for all platforms and audiences. Timeless portrayals of some of natures greatest beauty and splendors.
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Behind the Big Apple

GREEN MINUTE

120 x 1 minute
Available for Television, DVD, Mobile, IPTV, Broadband and IPTV Worldwide
Total voice over narration (no host on camera) , English Scripts and M&E Tracks on all episodes.


Green Minute is a powerful new series that is in step with one of the most universal topics of discussion in all of our lives, the environment , and our earth and how each of us relates to it on a local level.  Green Minute addresses individual solutions, international events, and cutting edge inventions, gizmos, and gadgets that are now in the news and in your neighborhood.   

In a 1 minute episode, your  viewers will gain insight into how they can participate and the steps others are taking to work together to discuss the  problems and find solutions to these worldwide issues.
Green Minute is available for the first time on a first run basis.  The series appeals to every demographic and target audience.  It is flexible to program, can bring prestige, viewer loyalty, and advertising support exclusively to your network.

Green Minute makes the connection in 3 ways:

Green Me - What can I do as an individual to help?
Green World - Who is involved internationally and how are they making a difference?
Green Gizmos - What are the new gadgets, inventions, and prototypes being developed?

Sample Episodes Include:

GREEN HOTEL: Hotel which offers eco-friendly amenities.

YOUR YARD AND GARDEN: Plant flowers, trees, bushes, ground cover and vegetables instead of grass.  A lawn is an unnatural ecosystem.  Lawns use more water and mowing contributes to global warming.

ECO FASHION: An exhibition in London points the way to more environmentally friendly fashion.

SAVE MONEY OF FOSSIL FUELS: Light bulbs, Energy Star products, wind, and hydroelectric power.

JAPAN MAGNETIC MOTORBIKE: We take a look at a new electric motorbike that carries a hybrid magnetic motor.

GERMANY BIO-VILLAGE: Juehnde is Germany's first bio-village.  It's been weaned off oil and fossil based energy technology and on to a new energy source.

WIND POWER - SPAIN: Spain is looking to increase its expansion of renewable energy sources.

ELECTRIC CARS:  We look at an all-electric car in the United States with the performance of a sports car.

CHINA - RAIN:  Chinese weather experts have resorted to using chemicals to create rain to help relieve drought and rinse dust from China.

FLOWERS:  Growers in the Netherlands are developing drought resistant flowers.

DROUGHT AND FIRE:  New research shows we are at risk of increased fires, floods, and droughts.

GREEN ARCHITECTURE:  Some of the world's leading architects have been invited to design homes for the heart of a nature reserve.

REGENERATING TOWNS:  How urban landscapes can be radically improved for those living and working in it.

SOLAR POWERED LAUNDRY:  We look at a laundromat with solar hot water.

RAIN FORESTS:  Masoala is one of the last Madagascar forests in the world.  It is currently under a protection order to sustain its existence.

TREE COMPANY:  An English company has developed a new way of growing trees for commercial and landscape use.

GREEN BAKERY:  A New York bakery has not only taken on organic cooking but it's interior is made from recycled, biodegradable, and natural materials.

OLD ELECTRIC CAR:  A 100 year old car that works as well today as it did the day it was made.

Project Earth

PROJECT EARTH

AVAILABLE FOR ALL PLATFORMS
13 x 30 minutes


For five years, Dr. Hans Joechler and his film teams have travelled the world and visited the most beautiful places with their cameras.
Always on the lookout for interesting stories and great shots, they focused on nature, but also kept an eye out for cultural events as well as geological history. This series brings the viewer into a reality of nature’s breathtaking beauty and the people who inhabit this project - Earth. Family programming for any day part.

Sample episodes include:
California - Unknown Beauty
Ethiopia - Tribes of Ethiopia
South Tyrol - In the Trail of the Alpine Index
Sabah - A Day in the Rainforests of Borneo
Namibia - Living with the Desert Winds
Indopacific - Coastal life at the Indopacific
South Africa - Hunters at the Cape of Storms
South Norway - Land of Fjords
South Africa - Penguins at the Table Mountain
Costa Rica - Garden Between Two Oceans
South Tyrol (Nature Parks) - Rocky Wonders of the Southern Alps
Tsaaten - The Tsaats of Mongolia
Sulawesi - Rainforests and Coral Wonders

Living With Ed

LIVING WITH ED

19 x 30 minutes.
Available Worldwide for DVD only.
Production year: 2007


Living With Ed is television's first “green” show starring Emmy-nominated actor, Ed Begley Jr. The first season (6 episodes) aired in 2007 on HGTV in the U.S. and proved to be one of the network's highest rated shows in prime time. The series is now a favorite on Discovery’s new network, Planet Green. Living with Ed was not only the first green series of it’s kind, but has since changed the face of TV. Soon after Living With Ed’s airing, multiple networks have put green programming into development and on-air.
Ed Begley is a dedicated environmentalist. No, let’s face it, Ed is a little obsessed, but he’s good at it! So what’s it like living with Ed? After thirteen years together, Ed likes to believe he’s winning his wife Rachelle over to his green lifestyle and sometimes odd contraptions. But it’s love and laughter that puts the fun in dysfunction and obviously keeps this seemingly mismatched Hollywood couple together. Hang out with Ed as he tinkers with his solar roof, makes toast with a bicycle, and rides in Jay Leno’s 1909 Baker electric car. Full of laughs and hints about being green!

Visit http://www.livingwithed.net/ for episode synopsis and additional details!

Celebrity Rides

CELEBRITY RIDES

Available Worldwide for DVD
Produced 2007/2008

Burt Reynolds
5 x 30 minutes
1 x 60 minutes
“ Burt Builds a Bandit”

This series features a historic car build that reunites Hollywood superstar Bury Reynolds and the black 1977 Pontiac Trans Am that became a star in the hit film “Smokey and the Bandit”. In the show, Burt works with America’s premier “muscle car” parts and restoration company YearOne to redesign and restore the famous ride into a limited edition line of “Burt Reynolds Signature” cars for sale to the public in 2008.

Kevin Dillon
4 x 30 minutes
1 x 60 minutes

Actor Kevin Dillon is on the search for a new ride, one that will give him a nostalgic feel of old Hollywood. Automotive Legends is where he will find this car, a dealership known for its classic replica Spyders and Speedsters. With both these cars famously linked to legendary actor James Dean, Dillon has a hard choice ahead of him. Will he choose the Speedster or Dean's very last ride, the Spyder?

The 1955 Porsche Spyder is Kevin Dillon's choice, and Fibersteel will create the replica Spyder of his dreams. Salvaging parts from an old Volkswagen is the first step in constructing this classic vehicle. From there, fiberglass body panels and a historically accurate chassis will be the car's foundation, soon to house one powerful engine. Updated versions of the stylish red seats begin to take shape, keeping with the vintage appearance but using more modern materials.

The work continues at Fibersteel, where each aluminum piece must be hand crafted before being installed in the car. Brakes, headlights, and gauges are put into place, along with detailed pieces that add to the nostalgic feel of the car. The engine that will bring life to this car is prepped and begins a slow decent to its final resting place.
Final installations are under way at Fibersteel, with the engine, safety gear, and steering wheel getting locked into place. Red stripes and vintage emblems finalize the car's authentic feel and a special touch from Dean Jeffries makes this a true James Dean replica Spyder. The only thing left to do is give the car to Kevin and watch him drive away.

Jay Leno
6 x 30 minutes
2 x 60 minutes

(in production) – Jay shares with us his Duesenburg collectionin this fantastic look into custom car design.

Payback

PAYBACK

13 x 30 minutes.
Available Worldwide for DVD only.
Production year: 2007


Payback features A-List celebrities thanking individuals who have played a meaningful role in their lives by giving them a customized automobile. The show plays on Hollywood glamour and the emotional side of the car culture. Each episode will feature an A-List star, their special recipient and a personalized customization. Payback is an upbeat, feel-good production that emphasized the “human” side of celebrities. Featuring Tim Allen, Robert Downey, Jr., Korn, Jaime Pressly, Manny Ramirez, Jay Leno, and many more! This new hit series airs on Speed Channel in the US.

Season 1:

Episode 1 – Jay Leno
Watch late night talk show host Jay Leno give back to his long-time friend and owner of Comedy and Magic Club, Mike Lacey.

Episode 2 – Brooke Burke
FHM model and actress/host Brook rewards her mother for all she did for Brooke and her siblings while the times were tough.

Episode 3 – Jim Caviezel
Never giving up on Jim, now an established Hollywood film actor, manager Beverlee stuck by his side for over 15 years. Now Jim gives back in a big way.

Episode 4 – Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt, Jr. pays back his sister for all she sacrificed and gave during the hardest of times.

Episode 5 – Tim Duncan
NBA star Tim Duncan gives his childhood friend Rashidi a brand new Hummer H2.

Season 2:

Episode 1 – Tim Allen
Comedian and TV’s Home Improvement star Tim Allen pays back his hometown buddy with a new Cadillac.

Episode 2 – Travis Barker
Former drummer of Blink-182 shows his appreciation for his father with a customized Corvette.

Episode 3 – Robert Downey, Jr.
Oscar nominated actor Robert Downey, Jr. gets the last laugh on his best friend and assistant when he surprises him with an H3.

Episode 4 – Edgerrin James
NFL running back surprises his “other mother” with a customized Cadillac Escalade.

Episode 5 – Korn
Grammy winning band pays back their first manager with a Cadillac STS.

Episode 6 – Jaime Pressly
My Name Is Earl star Jaime Pressly pays tribute with a convertible Corvette to her best friend’s parents who also fostered Jaime as their own.

Episode 7 – Manny Ramirez
Major League Baseball’s most popular player shows his appreciation to his father with a sweet Escalade.

Episode 8 – Ken Shamrock
Former WWF and UFC wrestler Ken Shamrock expresses his gratitude with a Cadillac XLR to the man who turned his life around.

Smart Woman

SMART WOMAN

A highly promotable series that takes an in-depth look at the new modern woman, balancing family life with professional life, living longer and more fulfilling lives.

This subscription series is perfect for targeting your female demographic! Topics such as parenting, nutrition and fitness, recipes, career and money, and health news are all highlighted throughout this fantastic new program. Topics are in touch with what women are talking about... right now!

Sample episodes may include:
How to dress hip for women over 30.
How can you protect yourself from medical malpractice?
How to safeguard your children from meningitis.
Connect with your dog through yoga!
Osteoporosis - Not just a part of aging.
Smart recipes updated the first Monday of every month!

Available for all platforms in Europe, Asia, and Africa
on a subscription basis:
- 12 x 90 second video reports per month
- 2 x 30 second video tips per month
- Complimentary 25 second teases
- English scripts, M&E tracks and research summary
- Complete Web component that includes an additional 1,300 text
reports and access to archives of 15,000 medical reports for
research..

Smart Consumer

SMART CONSUMER

120 x 4 minutes and 60 x 30 minutes.
13 new 30 minute episodes now available in High Definition!
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD.


Welcome to the leading source for consumer news! This informational and entertaining series gives you the information you need to stay ahead in today's marketplace. From great deals on prescription drugs to finding the best vacation spots for your family, we have everything you need to know. With 100 vignettes available now, new vignettes can be provided every month on a subscription basis. Get the cutting edge information regarding your home, heath and wellness, travel, lifestyle, fashion, new consumer products, and many more!
Please email us for a listing of episodes.

Scenic Wonders of America

SCENIC WONDERS OF AMERICA

3 x 60 minutes.
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD.


A Reader's Digest Production

From sea to shining sea, this series features 28 of the nation's most awe-inspiring scenic treasures, including 10 National Parks. Take a mesmerizing journey of Hawaii's volcanoes, Death Valley, the California redwoods, Utah's desert beauty, the great plains, the Mississippi River and much more. Early morning light and glowing sunsets add spectacular drama to an unforgettable panorama of dense rain forests, icy glaciers, thundering waterfalls, subterranean caves and cypress-filled swamps.

America's most scenic drives

AMERICA'S MOST SCENIC DRIVES

3 X 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


A Reader's Digest Production

All roads lead to dazzling adventure in this unique collection! In three parts:
(1) From Maine to Key West

(2) From Texas to Yellowstone

(3) From Arizona to Alaska.

The open road calls, and this program answers with scenic drives all over the country!

Great Wonders of the world

GREAT WONDERS OF THE WORLD

3 x 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


A Reader's Digest Production

When the urge to build conspires with a vision of beauty, man creates an enduring legacy that is seen in the Colosseum, Machu Picchu, the Great Wall, the Kremlin, Versailles, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and Mount Rushmore. Nature reveals its magnificence in many different and special ways, as the Grand Canyon, the Serengeti, the Sahara desert, Iguazu Falls, the Amazon River, Ayres Rock, and the Himalayas show. Also see six supreme examples of man's architectural achievements, such as Stonehenge, the Great Pyramids, Hagia Sopia, Borodudur, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Taj Mahal.

Great Spledors of the World

GREAT SPLENDORS OF THE WORLD

3 x 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


A Reader's Digest Production

Travel the world to experience splendors unknown to past generations. Witness the incomparable beauty of the natural world. All the incomparable beauty of the natural world is yours when you visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls, the Arctic Circle, India, and more.

Behind the Big Apple

GREAT NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WORLD

3 x 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


A Reader's Digest Production

Visit the best this World Has to Offer! A three part series: Lands of Enchantment - Australia to the Orient, Lands of Wonder - Europe to Africa, Lands of Majesty - The Americas. An exciting series that travels from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and the Galapagos Islands, to Italy’s Gran Paradiso National Park and Africa’s Serengeti Plains, to North and South America’s most magnificent locations!

Behind the Big Apple

AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS

4 x 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


A Reader's Digest Production

Visit all 55 American National Parks and see why each is treasured as an irreplaceable part of our national legacy. From Alaska and Hawaii to Florida and Maine, this unique collection celebrates the protected wilderness areas and the amazing recreational opportunities offered by our national parks. No two vistas are alike in this stunning program, but every park has one thing in common. Each of them is a living symbol of the untamed American spirit.

Sample destinations include: American Samoa; Arches; Biscayne; Bryce Canyon; Canyonlands; Carlsbad Caverns; Crater Lake; Denali; Everglades; Glacier; Glacier Bay; Grand Canyon; Grand Tetons; Great Basin; Great Smoky Mountains; Haleakala; Hawaii Volcanoes; Lake Clark; Mount Rainier; North Cascades; Olympic; Redwood; Rocky Mountains; Saguaro; Virgin Islands; Yellowstone; Yosemite; Zion Canyon; Acadia; Badlands; Big Bend; Black Canyon/Gunnison; Capitol Reef; Channel Islands; Death Valley; Dry Tortugas; Gates of the Artic; Guadalupe Mountains; Hot Springs; Isle Royale; Joshua Tree; Katmai; Kenai Fjords; King's Canyon; Kobuk Valley; Lassen Volcanic; Mammoth Cave; Mesa Verde; Petrified Forest; Sequoia; Shenandoah; Theodore Roosevelt; Voyageurs; Wind Cave; Wrangell-St. Elias.

Behind the Big Apple

SYMPHONY OF WONDERS

1 x 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


A Reader's Digest Production

Escape to the most magnificent places on earth, carried on the wings of an original musical score composed especially for this series.
With no dialog, enjoy the amazing journey all over the world.
Includes Mount Rushmore, The Sahara Desert, Iguazu Falls, The Taj Mahal, St. Peter's Cathedral, The Colosseum, The Great Pyramids, The Amazon, The Great Wall, The Eiffel Tower, The Kremlin, Ayers-Rock, Machu Pichu, The Grand Canyon, and The Statue of Liberty.

Behind the Big Apple

ALPINE ADVENTURE

2 x 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


A Reader's Digest Production

Discover heartbreaking beauty, heartpounding excitement, five glorious countries, every spectacular season, not-to-be-missed celebrations--all on your Alpine Adventure. Featuring romantic France and Italy and splendid Switzerland, Austria, and Germany!

Behind the Big Apple

DISCOVERING AUSTRALIA

3 x 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


A Reader's Digest Production

Explore the land "down under" as you embark on an extraordinary journey to a continent full of surprises of its vast deserts to the rugged richness of the Outback, from glittering cities to dramatic coastlines. Your comprehensive tour will take you to every region of this remarkable land.

Behind the Big Apple

ENGLISH COUNTRY VILLAGES

2 x 60 minutes.
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD.


A Reader's Digest Production

Take a delightful trip to the countryside where the rhythm of life has remained unchanged for centuries. Amidst beautiful landscapes and thatched-roof architecture, the distinctive traditions of village life unfold. In Cornwall's Cadgwith, fishermen still check their pots daily for crabs, crayfish and lobster. Visit Chideock, where a group of village men gather the manor house garden's windfall apples to brew the local cider called "scrumpy." Enjoy Guy Fawkes Day in Stanton, Gloucestershire. Meet the brass band of Yorkshire's Muker. Travel to Thomas Hardy's beloved Ashmore in Dorset.

Behind the Big Apple

BEYOND OUR BORDERS

33 x 30 minutes
45 x 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


This ongoing cultural geography series helps viewers understand other peoples’ histories, values, and interests. It also features information-rich maps that clarify a country’s global location, major regions, and important cities. The series’ scripts and narrators reflect indigenous cultures, occupations, and locales.

• All footage is recently shot, on-location, conveying a rich mix of geography and culture
• Maps and other geographical data designed to convey clear information for student retention
• Numerous captions of words from the various countries' languages will familiarize viewers with unfamiliar names and places.

Three new programs on India, China, and Iran just finished production!
Countries include: Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Cuba, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Russia, Scandinavia, Egypt, Switzerland, Morocco, Poland, Israel, Argentina, Hungary, Jordan, Ukraine, Peru, The Philippines, Benelux, Thailand, China, Iran, and India.

Behind the Big Apple

CHINA

1 x 60 minutes
Available for Worldwide Broadcast and DVD


With an eye on the future, more Chinese are reaching out to the people and culture of the West. They have opened their nation to the gaze of visitors as more Westerners are touring this remarkable republic for themselves. This beautiful video visits the national capital of Beijing, a powerhouse tempered by parks and the magnificent Forbidden City. Make a stop in Suzhou, the Venice of the Far East, and Hangzou and the West Lake, where Chinese newlyweds spend their honeymoons. Marvel at the physical and historical expanse of The Great Wall, built by human muscle and stretching nearly four thousand miles over mountains and desert. At X’ian, see the famed Clay Army of terra cotta warriors that guarded the tomb of China’s first emperor. Visit Guilin, a picturesque river valley known for its artistic inspiration. Make stops in Guangzhou and Shenzhen before visiting Shanghai, a magical megalopolis known as the world’s most energetic city. Finally, travel to Hong Kong, one of the most thrilling urban centers with the most beautiful skyline on Earth.