A young novice named Maria is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music and various outings, Maria gives the children a taste of a more fulfilling, joyous life than they have ever known. However, their newfound happiness is threatened when Germany marches into Austria in 1938. As the Captain and Maria fall in love, they must navigate their feelings while facing the challenges brought on by the political situation and their own personal obstacles. Ultimately, they decide to leave Austria and escape to Switzerland with the children.
Så ska det låta is a Swedish game show, based on the Irish The Lyrics Board. The show was introduced in 1997 and led by Peter Harryson until Peter Settman took over in 2006. Så ska det låta can be watched online at svt play for approximately one month after airing.
Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel is a magical girl anime series by Studio Pierrot which aired from 1983 to 1984 on Nippon Television. It went on to have five OVA adaptions and featured in other Studio Pierrot special presentations. A three volume manga was released during the original TV run, with the story written by Kazunori Itō and art by Yuuko Kitagawa. This was the first of five magical girl anime to be produced by Studio Pierrot, and the first of these to feature the designs of Akemi Takada. In 2005, the web-poll for TV Asahi's top-100 anime of all time saw Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel poll 82nd. The series is currently streaming in North America via Yomiuri Group's planned Anime Sols video service, as of spring 2013. Thus far, a limited DVD release of the first thirteen episodes has been successfully crowd-funded at Anime Sols, with the second set of episodes currently in crowd-fund mode.
X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been broadcast on Sky Uno, with reruns on TV8, after Rai dropped the show due to high costs. Sky Italia acquired the format, extending its broadcast until 2024. Starting from the eleventh season, RTL 102.5 became the official radio station, replacing Radio Deejay and Radio 105. The show was hosted by Francesco Facchinetti (2008-2010), Alessandro Cattelan (2011-2020), Ludovico Tersigni (2021), and Francesca Michielin (2022-2023). From 2024 onwards, Giorgia will take over as host. Since the seventh season, the show has been produced by Fremantle Italia without the collaboration of Magnolia, which had produced the selection episodes in the early seasons.
A successful advertising executive is forced to return to his small hometown in Georgia, USA, where he must form a gospel choir to win an inheritance left by his late aunt. Along the way, he discovers the importance of community, love, and redemption.
Artists from all 50 states, five U.S. territories and the nation's capital perform original songs across different genres as they compete for America's votes in an eight-week live event that will crown one grand prize winner. This is the U.S. adaptation of the Eurovision Song Contest
Jean-Philippe, a teenager from Brittany, discovers an alternate reality where he is a famous rock star named Johnny Halliday. He navigates through this new world, dealing with the challenges of fame, family relationships, infidelity, and friendship. Along the way, he must confront his own insecurities and make important decisions about his future.
Kassa a free-wheelin rasta man, falls for a straight laced gospel singer Serena, when they both meet as they enter a music contest. Serena's father the pastor forbids her to see him and wants her to marry one of his church members. Meanwhile the record boss organizing the contest, tries to get Kassa's band to sign to his label on his terms not theirs. By using heavy tactics, he pushes the band to fight back.
In the midst of the Great Depression, a baroness holds a music contest in her brewery to find the saddest music in the world. As contestants compete for the prize, the competition becomes a source of personal and romantic conflicts, leading to absurd and dark comedic moments.
A mysterious killer eliminate the singers of a brand new music Festival in Naples. Some journalists will try to discover who is that murderer who seems to be obsessed by the song "Funiculi, Funicula".
Football captain Cristóbal discovers that his neighbor and classmate, Mariana, has changed a lot over the summer. Meanwhile, Luli is still as vain as ever and overshadows her poor brother, Fernando. As a new year begins at High School Mexico (HSM, initially interpreted), the school has announced a "Battle of the Bands" contest hosted by Jesse & Joy. Working against the clock and with limited resources, Cristobal, Mariana, and a few of their peers unite as a band. In a desperate effort, Luli dares the impossible task of separating Cristobal from his friends. But only one band will be the winner; the one who understands that teamwork, personal development, and hard work will not only make them better artists but also better people.
A new school year begins at school 'High School Argentina' (HSA). Come from vacation, Fer, captain of the school rugby team Jaguares discovers that Agus, his neighbor and classmate, has changed a lot during the summer. Delfi, however, is as vain as ever and wastes his time dominating his poor brother Walter and his companions Alicia, Clari and Valeria,
Hired as a pizza chef in a resort town, Nino tries to resist the advances of a hotel owner’s daughter while his true love back home awaits his return.
Jhankaar Beats is a delightful comedy that follows the lives of two music enthusiasts who form a bond while working on a musical contest. Along the way, they navigate through hilarious situations, unspoken love, and the complexities of relationships.
Afghan Star is a documentary film that follows the contestants of a popular Afghan television show of the same name. The show is a singing competition, inspired by American Idol, and features contestants from various backgrounds. The film explores the challenges and controversies faced by the contestants, including death threats and cultural restrictions. It offers a glimpse into the diverse music and cultural scene in Afghanistan.
The Tompkins's kids have a good life despite being raised by a single mum. However when Gail loses her job they look like they will have to make sacrifices ...
A high school rock group enters a band contest.
Mexican feature film
Alfalfa and Butch are competing in an amateur radio contest, and Butch tries to fix it so that he will win.
Strange things are afoot at the opera as Angel, a countertenor, and his twin brother prepare for an audition that will change their lives.