Original or acquired format? Format by Love Productions originally for BBC Three Why has it been chosen as a case study? Baby Borrowers is not just an entertainment format but also addresses relevant, contemporary social issues. The original format was intended to address the increasing rate of teenage pregnancies in the UK and Europe and therefore teenage couples were charged with looking after babies, toddlers, teenagers and the elderly to show just how difficult it is to care for children. … [Read more...] about Borrowing baby
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Asia’s wannabe millionaires
Why has it been chosen as a case study? After more than a decade since it first premiered and instantly struck a chord with viewers, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? has continued to grow around the world with new sales, anniversary specials and a successful spin-off show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Hot Seat. In Asia Pacific, the Japanese and Vietnamese versions continue to be strong performers, while Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Hot Seat is winning its timeslot in its daily airing on Nine … [Read more...] about Asia’s wannabe millionaires
Take me out all over Asia
Which format? Original or acquired format? Take Me Out – original. This format was the brainchild of FremantleMedia France and has been quickly gathering momentum around the world. Why has it been chosen as a case study? Take Me Out is lighting up schedules around the world, and is now also a 2010 ratings winner for ITV1 in the UK. With a phenomenal record of international success, Take Me Out is the provocative, visual and electrifyingly funny hit dating show where everything rests on … [Read more...] about Take me out all over Asia
Losing big wins ratings
Original or acquired format? Acquired program. Hallmark Channel was the exclusive channel to watch the inaugural season of the unscripted series first and exclusively in 22 territories across Asia. Why has it been chosen as a case study? What measurables do you have eg ratings, viewer voting, web traffic, contests, press coverage? The Biggest Loser Asia is tremendously successful on Hallmark Channel. Not only has it become a staple program for viewers across Asia, TBLA has propelled Hallmark … [Read more...] about Losing big wins ratings
Asia races on
Why has it been chosen as a case study? The Amazing Race Asia is Asia’s most ambitious TV production and has enjoyed tremendous success with more than 34 million viewers tuning in across Asia for the three seasons thus far. This multi-million dollar project was honored the “Best Adaptation of an Existing Format” at the Asian Television Awards in 2008 and 2009. The Amazing Race Asia also received an International Emmy nomination in the “Non-Scripted Entertainment” … [Read more...] about Asia races on
