London – FremantleMedia has secured the global format rights to Animo TV/Kite Entertainment’s Fittest Family. Currently airing on Irish pubcaster RTÉ One as Ireland’s Fittest Family, the primetime series is fast becoming appointment viewing for families throughout Ireland as the series delivers big numbers in its 7.30pm Saturday slot. The six-part series sees twelve uber fit … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia signs up new format “Fittest Family”
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​BBC Worldwide sells “Dancing with the Stars” to Cambodi​a​
Singapore​ – BBC Worldwide has announced that hit entertainment TV format Dancing with the Stars has been licensed to Cambodian Broadcasting Service Co,Ltd (CBS). The series will air on CTN, Cambodia’s most watched terrestrial channel. The announcement marks the debut of Dancing with the Stars in Cambodia. It is also BBC Worldwide’s first format sale in the country. One of BBC Worldwide’s most popular global brands, Dancing with the … [Read more...] about ​BBC Worldwide sells “Dancing with the Stars” to Cambodi​a​
Global Agency’s new format to launch in China
China - Zhejiang TV will launch a Chinese version of Global Agency’s new format Keep Your Light Shining in January 2014. This will be the first international version after being optioned in Italy, Spain, Germany, France, the Middle East, Turkey, USA and Australia. Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency said “I’m very excited to see the Chinese version of our format on air. In just two months we achieved to close agreements in almost 10 territories. And this includes … [Read more...] about Global Agency’s new format to launch in China
UPDATE: Eyeworks wins legal battle over celebrity diving format
On November 13, 2013, the Dutch court ruled in favor of Eyeworks by rejecting Banijay’s claims in relation to potential infringement of their sports event programme TV Total Turmspringen (Stars in Danger) by Eyeworks' entertainment format Celebrity Splash. The ruling dictates that Celebrity Splash does not infringe upon Banijay’s rights.The court confirmed that while both programmes are based on one theme - celebrities diving - the ”elaboration and … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Eyeworks wins legal battle over celebrity diving format
Ukranian comedy format heads to China
Eccho Rights-represented format Crack Them Up is heading to Chinese screens as producers Shixi Media secure a broadcast deal with Chinese mainland broadcaster Jiangxi. In this hilarious show, regular people try to make two comedians laugh. If they succeed, they walk away with a cash prize. Pei Ling, publicity director at broadcaster Jiangxi, says: "This is the first time that Jiangxi has purchased a foreign format. We will try our best to guarantee the show's essence, … [Read more...] about Ukranian comedy format heads to China
NTV and Israeli DMG to launch international format of Japanese show
Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV) and Israel-based Dori Media Group (DMG), an international media company, have announced their joint project to develop and distribute the international format of one of the most popular segments from NTV's long-running prime-time hit programme. The format is titled AHA! Experience. It originated from NTV's show THE MOST USEFUL CLASSES IN THE WORLD, which has been on the air for over nine years. The agreement between NTV and DMG, for the … [Read more...] about NTV and Israeli DMG to launch international format of Japanese show
