Thailand – BBC Worldwide announced on July 21 the first global sale of the Junior Bake Off TV format to creative content production company, Content LAB, in Thailand. The series will be produced by Content LAB and will air on new digital terrestrial channel, NOW 26, in the fourth quarter of 2014. Junior Bake Off builds on the success of popular BBC series The Great … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells first “Junior Bake Off” format to Thailand
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“Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark
BBC Worldwide announced on July 18 its first format deal with Danish terrestrial broadcaster TV2 Fri who will produce their own version of Sewing Bee. The format from Love Productions, who also created The Great Bake Off, follows a nationwide competition to find the country’s best amateur sewer via tense, time-limited challenges and is licensed internationally by BBC Worldwide. Suzanne Kendrick, Acting Head of Formats BBC Worldwide said, “It’s great that … [Read more...] about “Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark
“Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown” to be co-developed for China’s Zhejiang TV
London – Los Angeles and London-based formats company Small World IFT announced on July 15 a landmark co-production deal for its hit format Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown in China, as a 12 x 70’ series will premier on July 16 on Zhejiang TV. A co-development between NHK Enterprises, Japan, Zhejiang TV and Legend Media, China, this significant agreement represents the first time that Chinese broadcaster Zhejiang TV has partnered with Japan on a format. Dr What: Diagnosis … [Read more...] about “Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown” to be co-developed for China’s Zhejiang TV
ITV Studios GE signs deal for “Hell’s Kitchen” in Indonesia
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new format deal for ITV Studios’ smash-hit entertainment show Hell’s Kitchen in Indonesia, marking the first Asian deal for the format. Indonesian broadcaster SCTV has commissioned a 25 x 60’ local version of the cooking reality show to air this winter. It will be hosted by Juna Rorimpandey, better known as Chef Juna. A hugely successful international format, Hell’s Kitchen has now been produced … [Read more...] about ITV Studios GE signs deal for “Hell’s Kitchen” in Indonesia
Italy to get fresh new local version of Banijay’s “Temptation Island”
London – Temptation Island, Banijay Group’s reality format, is beginning a new revival around the world as Italian free-to-air broadcaster Canale 5 signs a significant commission for a fresh new local version. Banijay Group company Ambra Multimedia will produce a 4 x 120’ series in co-production with production house Fascino. Airing weekly on Mediaset network Canale 5, the series will launch in summer 2014. Created by Chris Cowan and Jean-Michel … [Read more...] about Italy to get fresh new local version of Banijay’s “Temptation Island”
“Rising Star” goes to Italy
Keshet International, the global distribution and production arm of Keshet Media Group, announced on July 3 the broadcaster of its trailblazing interactive talent show Rising Star in Italy. The show will be produced for Mediaset Canale 5, by Toro (Sony Pictures Entertainment Group). Eight episodes have been commissioned to air during the 2015 season. The deal follows the consistent performance of Rising Star in Brazil and Portugal, where the show has rated circa 30% average … [Read more...] about “Rising Star” goes to Italy
