The 63rd International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt proves a success despite the surrounding financial crisis. With a total of 100 world premiers, the car industry took the opportunity to show off their new innovations on the world stage, focusing especially on electric and hybrid vehicles.

Replay of the European championship qualification game of the German U21 national team against Czech Republic on RheinmainTV-Sport Show.

Commercial by the SPD (Social Democratic Party of Germany), broadcast during the 2009 federal election campaign. Three voters discuss the need for new political leadership.

Campaign commercial on behalf of the “Grünen – Bündnis 90”: Does that remind you of something? We imagined what it would be like at Angie’s and Guido’s home. It wasn’t pleasant.

Campaign commercial by the FDP (Free Democratic Party): Fricke and Solms have gas running in their blood but that is getting more and more expensive. One of them wants to slash energy taxes while the other wants to improve mileage by way of new technologies.

A commercial by the CDU (Christian Democratic Union): Chancellor Angela Merkel talks about the victory of the German women’s soccer team at the European Championships in 2009.

SPD commercial as part of their campaign for the 2009 federal election: Instead of the usual local gossip, our three neighbours discuss the nuclear power plant in Krümmel… Although some find it a bit tough to stay on topic.

Die nackte Wahrheit (English title: The Ugly Truth) is a 2009 American romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. From the producers of Legally Blonde, this film covers almost all the clichéd differences between men and women when it comes to relationships.

In the bay of Orth on Fehmarn newcomer Alexander Lehmann became new German speed surfing champion.
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Harald Linder from the weekly paper “Kurier” asks KSC coach Ede Becker about the new soccer season.

Günter Knappe and Steffi Hirth of radio station Die Neue Welle [The New Wave], new media partner of the KSC, interview the president of FV Linkenheim as well as KSC coach Ede Becker.

Here’s another video by CHoE Rocker. Watch how real rockers barbecue.

For Anna, a beach loving geology student from the University of Technology, Munich, exploring foreign lands make for some of the most important experiences in life. Coming from a small village in Bavaria, she shows how everyone should get out there and see the world. While she sympathizes with those learning German, she recommends that everyone gives it a go.

Rheinmain Szene visits a school for make-up artists to give you an insight into this interesting and creative field of work. Our reporter bravely surrenders his face to some free minded, but highly skilled, artists while finding out what it takes to do make-up for a living.

Rheinmain Szene interviews the German band Rapsoul. Their music combines elements of rap and soul and produces what they consider to be genuine music. They’re proud to write all their own lyrics and are happy to be back after a long break with their third album Irgendwann [Some Day].

Mommy Väth has supported her DJ son Sven and his music since his early beginnings as a teenage DJ. Rheinmain Szene interviewed her at the GREEN & BLUE Festival to find out a bit more about the man in the hat. However she wasn’t quite ready to share all his childhood stories.

Rheinmain Szene visited the GREEN & BLUE music festival in Obertshausen and spoke with DJ icon Sven Väth. With family and old friends amongst the awaiting fans, playing in his home town means a few extra nerves for Väth, but he hopes to channel a different energy one day at the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Thomas Raudnitzky from RheinMain TV interviews director and comedian Michael “Bully” Herbig about his new movie Wickie und die starken Männer (English title: Vicky the Viking). They both enjoy a good laugh as they discuss early influences, the current production and futures directions.

The harbor festival days of Heiligenhafen attract many people every year. They get to see, eat and listen to a lot.
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At the 2009 annual German Entertainment Awards, Thomas Kretschmann is awarded the DIVA for Best Actor for his acclaimed roles in Wanted, Operation Valkyrie, The Sea Wolf, and in the German TV drama Mogadischu. He receives the prize from the German actress Nadja Uhl, who offers a moving speech in his honor.

Rapper Sido awards the Diva for New Talent of the Year. He does an unusual introduction for Jimi Blue and Wilson Gonzales Ochsenknecht.

Before we begin, here’s a bit of theory about ultimate frisbee. In this sport, great importance is placed on mutual respect and fairness.

Living in the countryside can be beautiful – and not just because of green meadows and the simple life. Six hand picked farm girls show us what the country has to offer, sharing a glimpse into their lives, as we take a look behind the scenes of the 2010 Jungbäuerinnen Calender together with München-TV.

At the 2009 German entertainment industry Diva Awards the Diva Earth Award or “green Diva” was awarded by the German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus. This prize was awarded for the first time this year and will continue to be awarded annually for exemplary entertainment with a focus on environmental protection. Michael takes the opportunity to show his support for the award. The inaugural winner is the film Unsere Erde [Our Earth].