Endemol announced on April 16 that Host in the Box, the innovative new format from Endemol Germany has been sold for the first time in Spain. Following the format’s international launch at MIPTV 2014, Spanish broadcaster Cuatro has commissioned a first series of the factual entertainment show. Produced by Endemol Spain, each episode of this latest adaptation will see a different host for each episode locked in a wooden box and shipped off to an undisclosed location within Spain. Host in … [Read more...] about Endemol’s “Host in the Box” sold to Spain
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Global Agency’s “Keep Your Light Shining” to air live on ProSieben
Global Agency’s hit singing talent format Keep Your Light Shining will air live on German broadcaster ProSieben on May 22. Produced by Tresor, one of the most successful production companies in Germany and is best known for Next Top Model and Popstars, the show will broadcast prime time weekly. British singer Gary Barlow from Take That who was former jury member on X Factor UK will be a judge on Keep Your Light Shining. Keep Your Light Shining Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency and the … [Read more...] about Global Agency’s “Keep Your Light Shining” to air live on ProSieben
New game show wins over buyers from abroad
Paris – Following the presentation at MIPTV of the new game show Run & Buzz (distributed by NeweN Distribution) with a simulation held on April 7 in the presence of numerous buyers, 11 countries have already confirmed their interest. Options have already been laid down for the acquisition of the format in Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands and Flemish-speaking Belgium. The U.S., Italy, Russia, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Greece are currently in talks. Run & Buzz is a daily family … [Read more...] about New game show wins over buyers from abroad
Shine International announces new format deals in Vietnam
London – Shine International confirmed five new format deals for Vietnam on April 11. The Biggest Loser, the lifestyle format that offers overweight people the opportunity to undergo a radical, positive transformation, has been sold to the VTV network. The 15 x 60’ series will air in 2015. Beauty & The Geek, the entertainment format that teams a group of beautiful girls with genius guys, has been picked up by Cattiensa, one of the largest production companies in Vietnam. The 15 x … [Read more...] about Shine International announces new format deals in Vietnam
Electus International acquires CJ E&M’s “Crazy Market”
Los Angeles – Multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC, announced that it has acquired rights to Crazy Market from CJ E&M on April 7. The show currently airs in Korea, and the acquisition marks Electus' first deal in the country. Electus International plans to distribute the programme globally at MIPTV. Crazy Market is a game show that tests a contestant's food knowledge by challenging the individual to identify and create various foods using the five … [Read more...] about Electus International acquires CJ E&M’s “Crazy Market”
MIPTV: FremantleMedia partners with Dick De Rijk
Cannes – FremantleMedia announced on April 8 an exclusive multi-year co-development deal with the creative mastermind behind a number of the world’s biggest television formats, Dick De Rijk. FremantleMedia’s Global Entertainment Development team will form a strategic partnership with De Rijk to create the next generation of globally adaptable game and entertainment formats. Specialising in entertainment programming, De Rijk is renowned for having developed numerous global … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia partners with Dick De Rijk
