Mia is a contract killer with a big secret: she’s a transsexual woman. Her life is sent into a tailspin when she receives a letter from her ex, Wendy, who reveals that she’s dying from cancer and that Mia has a son, eleven year old Ryan. Travelling to the countryside to meet him, she discovers the rest of the Wendy’s children. A lethal killer at the heart of a troubled family can only change their lives forever.

Academy Award® nominated and Golden Globe® winning actress Chloe Sevigny (Boys Don’t Cry, Big Love) plays Mia. Peter Wright (Another Year, Hot Fuzz) is Eddie, her handler and a well-known name in the criminal underworld. Vincent Regan (300, Clash Of The Titans) is John, a dangerous local farmer. Ben, a local landscape gardener who falls for Mia, unaware of her transgender status, is played by Jonas Armstrong (Robin Hood, The Street).

Created by Emmy® and BAFTA award-winning Paul Abbott (Shameless, State of Play) written by Sean Conway (Brilliant Love, Kings Of London) and directed by Hettie Macdonald (Beautiful Thing, White Girl) and Sheree Folkson (Ugly Betty, Casanova).

Brief Synopsis:
Chloe is a contract killer with a big secret: she's a pre-op transsexual. Chloe's life is sent into a tailspin when she receives a letter from her ex, Wendy, who reveals that she's dying from cancer and that Chloe has a son, ten-year-old Ryan. Travelling to a tiny village in West Yorkshire to see the boy, the assassin then discovers the rest of Wendy's brood... Ambitious and high concept, HIT AND MISS follows Chloe's attempts to mix her killer instincts with maternal ones as she helps her new family, and indeed herself, mend and move on from a life-changing loss.

Clearances:
WORLD EXCL UK: FULLY CLEARED. UK: REFER TO RIGHTS RE. MUSIC. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INTERNATIONAL VERSION IS CLEARED. PROGRAMME EXPIRY 27 APRIL 2022 WITH GRACE END 27 APRIL 2024

to Feb 29 2012 12:00AM Delivery : Feb 29 2012 12:00AM

Duration:
6 x 1hr slot length

Pitch Availability:
Available now

Key Points:
Please note - an intl version has been created that quickens the pace. Created by Paul Abbott (Shameless & State of Play) and written by Sean Conway (Kings of London, Brilliant Love - all independent films). Paul is particularly proud of this series because it embodies what the AbbottVision Writer's Studio is doing - Paul working with up and coming writers and getting them their first series commission. The series was co-produced with Red Productions (Bedlam, Scott & Bailey) who were also responsible for Exile which we launched MIP 2011. Hit & Miss stars American actress Cloe Sevigny (Big Love, American Psycho) who plays Mia an Irish pre-op transexual assassin. When referring to Mia's gender, we have been advised that she should be described as a 'transexual woman'. This is a post watershed drama - there is some violence and full frontal nudity. It is shot in sumptuous, cinematic way with a great soundtrack. This was commissioned for Sky Atlantic which is the home of quality American cable drama. Hit & Miss is their first original commission and so it was important to have A list casting so that it can sit alongside that HBO output. On the strength of the scripts, Paul Abbott & Chloe Sevigny, it sparked a bidding war in the US. It was pre sold to DirecTV. DirecTV continued commissioning Damages after FX axed it and has been their highest rated show on the channel. They are due to launch Hit & Miss alongside the new series of Damages. This is highly unique high concept drama - it is not your oridnary family drama and it is not your ordinary thriller. Outperformed for Sky Atlantic and brought 30% new audience to the channel. Discussions underway for story for S.2.

Marketing Materials:
Ad - First DPS in MIPTV Preview Ad - Single Page in TBI Vision Ad - Front Cover of TV Europe supplement in World Screen

Research:
Aired on Sky Atlantic in the UK from May – June 2012 The No.1 UK drama on Sky Atlantic since the channel launched Attracted just under 0.4 million viewers to the first series with a 1.8% share, performing an incredible +500% above Sky Atlantic’s prime time average Phenomenal performer for Sky Atlantic across all demographics with adults 16-34 outperforming the broadcaster by +250% and adults 35-54 by a massive +650% Attracted an upmarket audience with ABC1 adults surpassing Sky Atlantic by +425%

Producer:
AbbottVision

Rights:
WORLD EXCL UK & EIRE: ALL FREE & PAY TV, ALL STREAMING, DTR AND ALL NT & CLOSED CIRCUIT (INCL. INFLIGHT). WORLD: PHYSICAL VIDEO. WORLD: DOWNLOAD TO OWN (NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS IN UK AND EIRE. DIRECT TO HOME SET TOP BOX EXPLOITATION PROHIBITED). WORLD: ARCHIVE SALES (NON-EXCLUSIVE IN UK AND EIRE AND SUBJECT IN UK AND EIRE TO SKY'S PRIOR APPROVAL ON EACH SALE). UK & EIRE: SKY RETAIN ALL FREE & PAY TV, ALL STREAMING, DTR & ALL NT & CLOSED CIRCUIT. UK & EIRE: INFLIGHT - SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY SKY.

Target Demographic:
16 - 55 year old, Male & female

TX:
22 May 2012 - Sky Atlantic, UK

Brief Synopsis:
Chloe is a contract killer with a big secret: she's a pre-op transsexual. Chloe's life is sent into a tailspin when she receives a letter from her ex, Wendy, who reveals that she's dying from cancer and that Chloe has a son, ten-year-old Ryan. Travelling to a tiny village in West Yorkshire to see the boy, the assassin then discovers the rest of Wendy's brood... Ambitious and high concept, HIT AND MISS follows Chloe's attempts to mix her killer instincts with maternal ones as she helps her new family, and indeed herself, mend and move on from a life-changing loss.

Clearances:
WORLD EXCL UK: FULLY CLEARED. UK: REFER TO RIGHTS RE. MUSIC. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY INTERNATIONAL VERSION IS CLEARED. PROGRAMME EXPIRY 27 APRIL 2022 WITH GRACE END 27 APRIL 2024

to Feb 29 2012 12:00AM Delivery : Feb 29 2012 12:00AM

Duration:
6 x 1hr slot length

Pitch Availability:
Available now

Key Points:
Please note - an intl version has been created that quickens the pace. Created by Paul Abbott (Shameless & State of Play) and written by Sean Conway (Kings of London, Brilliant Love - all independent films). Paul is particularly proud of this series because it embodies what the AbbottVision Writer's Studio is doing - Paul working with up and coming writers and getting them their first series commission. The series was co-produced with Red Productions (Bedlam, Scott & Bailey) who were also responsible for Exile which we launched MIP 2011. Hit & Miss stars American actress Cloe Sevigny (Big Love, American Psycho) who plays Mia an Irish pre-op transexual assassin. When referring to Mia's gender, we have been advised that she should be described as a 'transexual woman'. This is a post watershed drama - there is some violence and full frontal nudity. It is shot in sumptuous, cinematic way with a great soundtrack. This was commissioned for Sky Atlantic which is the home of quality American cable drama. Hit & Miss is their first original commission and so it was important to have A list casting so that it can sit alongside that HBO output. On the strength of the scripts, Paul Abbott & Chloe Sevigny, it sparked a bidding war in the US. It was pre sold to DirecTV. DirecTV continued commissioning Damages after FX axed it and has been their highest rated show on the channel. They are due to launch Hit & Miss alongside the new series of Damages. This is highly unique high concept drama - it is not your oridnary family drama and it is not your ordinary thriller. Outperformed for Sky Atlantic and brought 30% new audience to the channel. Discussions underway for story for S.2.

Marketing Materials:
Ad - First DPS in MIPTV Preview Ad - Single Page in TBI Vision Ad - Front Cover of TV Europe supplement in World Screen

Research:
Aired on Sky Atlantic in the UK from May – June 2012 The No.1 UK drama on Sky Atlantic since the channel launched Attracted just under 0.4 million viewers to the first series with a 1.8% share, performing an incredible +500% above Sky Atlantic’s prime time average Phenomenal performer for Sky Atlantic across all demographics with adults 16-34 outperforming the broadcaster by +250% and adults 35-54 by a massive +650% Attracted an upmarket audience with ABC1 adults surpassing Sky Atlantic by +425%

Producer:
AbbottVision

Rights:
WORLD EXCL UK & EIRE: ALL FREE & PAY TV, ALL STREAMING, DTR AND ALL NT & CLOSED CIRCUIT (INCL. INFLIGHT). WORLD: PHYSICAL VIDEO. WORLD: DOWNLOAD TO OWN (NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS IN UK AND EIRE. DIRECT TO HOME SET TOP BOX EXPLOITATION PROHIBITED). WORLD: ARCHIVE SALES (NON-EXCLUSIVE IN UK AND EIRE AND SUBJECT IN UK AND EIRE TO SKY'S PRIOR APPROVAL ON EACH SALE). UK & EIRE: SKY RETAIN ALL FREE & PAY TV, ALL STREAMING, DTR & ALL NT & CLOSED CIRCUIT. UK & EIRE: INFLIGHT - SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY SKY.

Target Demographic:
16 - 55 year old, Male & female

TX:
22 May 2012 - Sky Atlantic, UK