Seoul, Korea – Leading the globalisation of Korean entertainment content beyond Asia, CJ E&M announced on February 20 that it has sold formats of its audition programme Super Diva, quiz programme Crazy Market, revenge drama Ice Adonis, and romance drama Crazy Love to partners in Europe and Latin America. The successful deals for formats of these shows reflect CJ E&M’s push to introduce … [Read more...] about CJ E&M sells formats to Europe and Latin America
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Korean “Homeland” in the works
Keshet International, the global distribution arm of Keshet Media Group, has sold its successful drama Prisoners of War, on which Emmy® Award winner Homeland is based, to Korea’s Star J Entertainment, marking its entry to a fourth continent worldwide. The local adaptation of the show will be produced in partnership with Youngbeom Jeong, Sebastian Lee and Teddy Zee. Nam-gil Kim is also attached to star. He is best known for his role of Bidam in the hit … [Read more...] about Korean “Homeland” in the works
CBS pilots Global Agency’s “Keep Your Light Shining”
CBS has attached former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe to their American production of Global Agency’s Keep Your Light Shining and will call it In the Spotlight. The original format was launched by Global Agency at MipCom 2013 and has since been optioned in Australia, China, France, Germany, Italy, MENA region, Spain, Thailand and the USA. Keep Your Light Shining was created by Izzet Pinto, CEO of the Istanbul based international … [Read more...] about CBS pilots Global Agency’s “Keep Your Light Shining”
MIPTV: Armoza and VIASAT to launch fashion format
In their latest co-development venture, Armoza Formats has announced that they are partnering up with Hungary’s VIASAT3 to bring fashion to the masses. Runway In My Closet, a competitive-reality fashion format initiated by Armoza and co-developed with VIASAT, will be officially launched at MIPTV for international distribution. The format co-development has been supported by MTG CEE Broadcasting’s original content development Angel Fund. This co-development deal with VIASAT … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Armoza and VIASAT to launch fashion format
Seven Network’s “My Kitchen Rules” ​to get NZ treatment
London – Independent production and distribution company Endemol announced on February 10 that Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) has acquired the rights to produce a local version of the highest-rating format on Australian television, the Seven Network’s My Kitchen Rules, in a deal negotiated by Andrew Shaw, TVNZ’s General Manager Commissioning, Production and Acquisitions, and Kirsten Cargill, Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s Sales Director, Australia … [Read more...] about Seven Network’s “My Kitchen Rules” ​to get NZ treatment
“Beat the Blondes” to launch in China
After the successful launch of Celebrity Splash in the country, Eyeworks will see the second of its flagship formats produced in China in a year. 3C Media will adapt Beat the Blondes for the market and produce 13 episodes this spring for a selection of regional free TV channels in Jiangxi, Henan, Chongqing, Shanxi, Qingdao TV, and Hubei, with more to be added soon. The deal marks the first production of the hit format in Asia, and will be adapted to include beautiful women … [Read more...] about “Beat the Blondes” to launch in China
