London / Cannes – Zig Zag Productions announced it is remaking NTV’s hit game show format Ultimate Brain for CBBC on April 8. The 10 x 30’ science series — originally a prime time game show hit for a family audience on Japan’s NTV — encourages intelligence, intuition and creative thinking skills. Ultimate Brain features a madcap, physical game show filmed in a giant brain-shaped studio and presented by Ultimate Brain’s quizmaster Dr Brain. On screen … [Read more...] about Zig Zag to remake “Ultimate Brain” for CBBC
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Zense commissions Armoza’s “Do Me a Favour”
Thai production company, Zense Entertainment, has acquired the licence for Armoza’s street game show Do Me a Favour with an as yet undisclosed broadcaster, licensing a full season of the 60 minute show. This deal follows on from news on April 8 that Thai group Kantana Group Public Company Limited have secured the rights to prime time studio entertainment format I Can Do That!, a trio of recent deals with China, and a development and distribution partnership with leading broadcaster JSBC, … [Read more...] about Zense commissions Armoza’s “Do Me a Favour”
MIPTV: Keshet International formats enter Asia
Cannes – Keshet International has sold its interactive talent format Rising Star and its high-rating children’s singing format Master Class into Asia. The deals mark a first for each format in terms of geographical reach. Rising Star will air on Indonesian private broadcaster RCTI (Indonesian Idol, Masterchef) which reaches a gigantic potential audience of 180 million viewers. An initial 24 x 120’ episodes have been commissioned and will be produced by RCTI to air in late … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Keshet International formats enter Asia
MIPTV: Studio Lambert launches new series
all3media international has confirmed the arrival of a new format that will be launching at MIPTV, from the illustrious stable of Studio Lambert, working with acclaimed European partners. The new show, which will be marketed under the English language title of Salon Wars has been developed by Studio Lambert, creators of Undercover Boss, with French production house Coyote. TF1 Group has acquired the rights for the format Salon Wars from Coyote – and it is understood that French series will … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Studio Lambert launches new series
MIPTV: Spain acquires “Boom!”
Cannes – In a deal that successfully closed on April 8, Keshet International’s Boom! has sold to Spanish network Atresmedia. The news follows two sales to the U.S. (FOX) and France (TF1) in as many days. Boom! achieved outstanding ratings when it made its debut on Keshet Broadcasting, Channel 2 Israel following its launch on April 3 at 9pm, becoming the highest-rated game show launch ever in Israel. Vastly outshining all other shows in its timeslot, Boom! scored a staggering 41.2% … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Spain acquires “Boom!”
MIPTV: Armoza announces four new deals
Tel Aviv/Cannes – As MIPTV kicks off, Armoza has announced four new deals for their new launches. FremantleMedia France have picked up Armoza Formats’ new fashion format Runway in my Closet while France’s Made in PM has acquired the rights to scripted drama The Killer Inside. An undisclosed party in France has taken the new daily stripped format The Final Cut-Down and Thailand’s Kantana Group Public Company Limited has also secured the rights to prime time studio … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Armoza announces four new deals
