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All3Media International is heading into the London TV Screenings with one of its most ambitious unscripted Upfronts to date, unveiling more than 50 hours of premium factual, true crime and reality programming aimed at global buyers.

The leading independent distributor will spotlight a high-profile documentary line-up anchored by “Michael Jackson: The Trial”, “Taylor Swift: A Love Story” and “The Lost Kingdom of Arabia”, alongside a robust slate of true-crime series and returning factual entertainment brands.

Among the headline titles, “Michael Jackson: The Trial” (4 x 1 hour), produced by Wonderhood Studios, offers unprecedented access through unseen footage, unheard audio recordings and exclusive interviews to examine the 2005 trial of the King of Pop. Moving beyond the media frenzy, the series explores deeper questions around fame, race and the American justice system, while revisiting Michael Jackson’s relationship with Gavin Arvizo and the perspectives of those who sought to protect, prosecute and defend him.

Historical storytelling is led by Lion TV’s feature-length documentary “The Lost Kingdom of Arabia”, which uncovers the forgotten civilisation of Ghassan, a powerful Christian Arab kingdom that once stood between Rome and Persia. Filmed across striking locations and driven by epic storytelling, the film traces the kingdom’s rise, cultural influence and eventual disappearance.

True crime remains a core pillar of the slate, with stand-out titles including Blackfella Films’ “2.6 Seconds” (4 x 1 hour), a powerful examination of the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker in a remote Australian community. The catalogue also features Candour’s “The Sycamore Gap Mystery” and “Essex Millionaire Murders”, DSP’s “Lover, Liar, Predator”, and Lightbox’s “Murder at the Post Office”.

The unscripted offering is further strengthened by returning personality-led brands and global reality hits, including Olivia Attwood-fronted titles “The Price of Perfection”, “Getting Filthy Rich” and “Bad Boyfriends”, Monty Don’s Gardens catalogue, and ratings juggernauts “The Traitors” UK and US and “Race Across the World.”

In addition, ”Taylor Swift: A Love Story”, produced by Lion TV for Channel 4, explores the global superstar’s life and career through the relationships that inspired her music, charting her evolution from newcomer to cultural phenomenon.

Louise Pedersen CEO at All3Media International, commented, “We’re excited to unveil an unmissable new unscripted slate. Celebrity driven documentaries of the highest caliber (‘Michael Jackson: The Trial’ and ‘Taylor Swift: A Love Story’) join sweeping historical epic Lost Kingdom of Arabia and timely true crime series 2.6 Seconds. These are bold, premium titles designed to resonate with audiences worldwide. These shows sit within a wider unscripted offering that spans high-impact true crime from leading producers including DSP, Lightbox and Candor, projects fronted by fast-rising talent such as Olivia Attwood, and series led by much-loved figures like the world’s favorite gardener Monty Don. And global reality phenomenon ‘The Traitors’ continues to find faithful partners and go from strength to strength. The London TV Screenings is a key launchpad for premium content across genres, and we’re looking forward to forging new partnerships with buyers as we take these landmark shows to audiences around the world.”