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[07/28/18 - 03:20 PM]
SundanceTV and Sundance Now Unveil Fall 2018 Programming Slate, Featuring a Diverse Array of Thrilling Dramas and Compelling True Crime Docu-Series
"Deutschland 86" (Thursday, October 25) and "Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle" (Saturday, November 17) are among the projects on tap.

[via press release from SundanceTV]

SUNDANCE TV AND SUNDANCE NOW UNVEIL FALL 2018 PROGRAMMING SLATE, FEATURING A DIVERSE ARRAY OF THRILLING DRAMAS AND COMPELLING TRUE CRIME DOCU-SERIES

Los Angeles, CA - July 28, 2018 - SundanceTV, the linear and digital entertainment brand dedicated to bold, independent storytelling, and Sundance Now, AMC Networks' direct-to-consumer SVOD service curated with high quality dramas and crime thrillers, announced today from the Television Critics Association (TCA) Press Tour highlights from their 2018 fall programming slates.

SUNDANCE TV's fall highlights include:

"Deutschland 86" (Season 2 premiere; 10 episodes)

Thursday, October 25th at 12a ET / 11p C

Created by Anna Winger and Jörg Winger, "Deutschland 86" follows Martin Rauch (Jonas Nay), his Aunt Lenora (Maria Schrader) and their colleagues at the East German foreign intelligence agency (HVA). Long banished to Africa for his sins in 1983, Martin Rauch is called back into the field. Dark deals and a dangerous mission lead him to South Africa, Angola, Libya, Paris, West Berlin and finally back to East Berlin, where he must make an impossible decision.

The first season of the series ("Deutschland 83") won numerous accolades, including an International Emmy, a Peabody Award, an Adolf Grimme Award and a Golden Camera award in Germany. Jonas Nay was honored with the 2016 Golden Nymph for Best Actor at the Festival de Television in Monte Carlo, as well as the German Television Award for his portrayal of Martin Rauch.

"Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle" (Docu-series Premiere; Two-Night Special Event)

Saturday, November 17 at 9p ET / 8p C & Sunday, November 18 at 9p ET / 8p C

Airing in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the Jonestown massacre that claimed the lives of more than 900 people, the two-night special event paints a picture of Jim Jones' transformation from charismatic preacher and champion of civil rights into egomaniacal demagogue who led the biggest mass suicide in American history. Based on the best-selling book by investigative journalist Jeff Guinn, and featuring archival footage - including secret FBI and CIA recordings, unreleased photographs and previously classified documents - "Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle" will attempt to answer the questions how? and why? The definitive account also includes new interviews with survivors and Jones family members.

The docu-series is executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson of Appian Way, author Jeff Guinn, and Stephen David of Stephen David Entertainment ("The Men Who Built America," "Making of the Mob").

SUNDANCE NOW's fall highlights include:

"Dead Lucky" (U.S. and Canada Premiere; Four episodes)

Series Begins Streaming Thursday, September 20

Starring Rachel Griffiths ("Six Feet Under") and Yoson An (Grace, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny), "Dead Lucky" is a gripping crime thriller told from multiple perspectives. Detective Grace Gibbs (Griffiths) is obsessed with catching the armed robber who killed her junior officer. Charlie Fung (An) her new trainee, blames Grace for the death of his best friend. Meanwhile a share house of international students think that they have found paradise, until one of their housemates disappears. A couple of greedy convenience store owners resort to deadly measures to defend their business, while on the outskirts of the city, a violent fugitive is hiding. Over one week, the paths of these characters collide, with devastating consequences.

"Dead Lucky" is created and written by Subtext Pictures' Ellie Beaumont and Drew Proffitt for SBS with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Create NSW.

"54 Hours" (U.S. and Canada Premiere; Four episodes)

Streaming Date to Come

Based on a gripping true story and directed by Kilian Riedhof, "54 Hours" examines an armed bank robbery gone awry in 1988. While fleeing from the police, the two gangsters take an entire busload hostage. The ensuing manhunt, however, turns into a disaster. The police make fools of themselves with their amateurish operations and, above all, are obstructed by the nation's media who swoop down on the events in their rat race for the juiciest pictures and live interviews with the kidnappers. As Rösner, the driving force of the duo, orchestrates their 54 hours of fame in cold blood, his accomplice Degowski derives sinister pleasure from manipulating the media. But Degowski is also unpredictable and violent. When he loses his nerve, and kills a teenage passenger in the bus, the two men choose two young women as their hostages while leaping into another getaway vehicle. Thus, begins an odyssey that goes completely out of control, marking one of the biggest hits for the local broadcaster in 1988.

"The Bureau" (U.S. and Canada Season Four Premiere; 10 episodes)

Streaming Date to Come

In season four of French-language spy thriller, "The Bureau," Malotru (Mathieu Kassovitz), hunted by the CIA and the DGSE, takes refuge in Moscow. Unable to stay hidden very long, he finds himself obligated to collaborate with the Russian secret service. Meanwhile, back at headquarters in Paris, paranoia and suspicion run rampant as The Bureau is under heavy scrutiny. JJA (interpreted by Mathieu Amalric), the DGSE's new Internal Security Director, is convinced that the entire department is under the influence of Malotru, and needs to be totally overhauled. Yet, the Bureau is more active than ever, this time looking East to launch a new mission: the infiltration of a Russian hacking operation. The DGSE is still on the ground in the war against ISIS, sending its analysts to approach increasingly difficult targets in the war torn Middle East.

"The Bureau" is created by Eric Rochant, and produced by TOP (The Oligarchs Productions) and Federation Entertainment.

"The Cry" (U.S. and Canada Premiere; Four episodes)

Streaming Date to Come

This powerful new psychological thriller chronicles the collapse of a relationship in the aftermath of a tragedy and explores the myths and truths of motherhood. Based on Helen Fitzgerald's bestselling book of the same name, Jenna Coleman ("Victoria," "Doctor Who") and Ewen Leslie ("Top of the Lake: China Girl") star as new parents Joanna and Alistair. They live in Scotland but travel to his home country of Australia to introduce the new arrival to family - and so that Alistair can pursue custody of his first child, Chloe.

Joanna is already struggling with being a first-time mom and soon after arrival they find themselves at the centre of an unthinkable tragedy. As they face the glare of public scrutiny, alongside this deeply personal trauma the consequences of the tragedy succeed in changing their lives and their relationship forever.

The gripping screenplay for "The Cry" was written by Jacquelin Perske ("The Secret Life of Us"), with Glendyn Ivin ("Gallipoli") directing and Brian Kaczynski ("Peaky Blinders") producing. The series was Executive produced by Synchronicity's Claire Mundell (Not Another Happy Ending), Gaynor Holmes ("Trust Me") and Elizabeth Kilgarriff ("McMafia").

"Cheat" (U.S. and Canada Premiere; Four episodes)

Streaming Date to Come

Produced by Harry and Jack Williams ("The Missing," "Liar") and written by Gaby Hull, "Cheat" is a four-part miniseries that stars Katherine Kelly ("Strike Back," "Him" and "The Night Manager") and the BAFTA award winning Molly Windsor ("Three Girls"). At the heart of the drama is a dangerous relationship between university professor Leah (Kelly), and her student Rose (Windsor). A seemingly open and shut case of academic deception quickly spirals out of control, ending in fatal consequences and triggering a devastating sequence of events that threaten to engulf them both.

"Cheat" is directed by Louise Hooper ("Stan Lee's Lucky Man," "Cold Feet," "Vera"), and produced by Lydia Hampson ("Fleabag," "Wonderdate") with Christopher Aird ("Retribution," "Clique," "Call the Midwife") as Executive Producer.

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About SundanceTV

Since its launch in 1996, SundanceTV has remained true to founder Robert Redford's mission to celebrate creativity and distinctive storytelling through unique voices and narratives found in the best independent films. From delivering critically acclaimed Emmy(R), Golden Globe(R) and Peabody Award-winning television featuring some of the world's most talented creators and performers, to showcasing some of the most compelling and iconic films across genres and generations, SundanceTV is a smart and thought-provoking entertainment destination. SundanceTV is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc.; its sister networks include AMC, IFC, BBC America and WE tv. SundanceTV is available across all platforms, including on-air, online at www.sundance.tv, on demand and mobile.

About Sundance Now

Sundance Now is AMC Networks' premium streaming service, offering original and exclusive dramas, comedies, and true crime series, in addition to award-winning movies from every genre, including foreign-language and documentary features - all streaming commercial-free. Built on the Sundance legacy and curated by acclaimed filmmakers and cultural icons, Sundance Now is proud to present an extensive array of entertainment for a passionate and intellectually curious audience. To stream all Sundance Now content via web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and Chromecast, visit SundanceNow.com and sign up for a free trial.





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· 54 HOURS (SUNDANCE NOW)
· BUREAU, THE (SUNDANCE NOW)
· CHEAT (SUNDANCE NOW)
· CRY, THE (SUNDANCE NOW)
· DEAD LUCKY (SUNDANCE NOW)
· DEUTSCHLAND 83 (SUNDANCE)
· JONESTOWN: TERROR IN THE JUNGLE (SUNDANCE)





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