Tel Aviv – German public broadcaster ZDFNeo has commissioned 6 primetime episodes of unconventional celebrity interview show How To Be (to be locally named Michael Kessler ist…), starting from September 4. The factual format is being produced by ITV Germany and will be hosted by popular actor, comedian and journalist Michael Kessler. The first season will include Joachim Llambi, well-known for his tough stance as a judge in Let’s Dance, as well as an Olympic medalist, a … [Read more...] about ZDFNeo commissions Armoza’s “How To Be”
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China airs local version of “Bring’em Back”
Global Agency’s singing format Bring’em Back is now airing on CCTV 3 channel in China. The show’s first broadcast was primetime on August 2. Bring’em Back Bring’em Back is from the creator of the hit format Keep Your Light Shining, and the Chinese production was co-developed and produced by Star China International Media. Bring’em Back is a striking new singing competition that focuses on contestants’ vocals and creative talent. … [Read more...] about China airs local version of “Bring’em Back”
Armoza styling format picked up in Turkey
Tel Aviv – Turkey’s Star TV has commissioned daily stripped styling competition The Final Cut Down, launched at MIPTV by Armoza Formats. Locally known as Benim Kuaförüm, Star TV will initially take 30 episodes, which will be produced in partnership with Production House, and are set to air daily from early August. Star TV has in the past aired several of Armoza's formats including studio game show The Common Denominator, investigative drama The Naked Truth and international … [Read more...] about Armoza styling format picked up in Turkey
Global Agency picks up international rights for “Flirt or Fiasco”
Global Agency has picked up the international format rights to the new hit dating show, Flirt or Fiasco from Constantin Entertainment. Under the deal, Global Agency will sell the format internationally, and thanks to its wide network of clients, it is expected the show will be produced in major territories around the world. Developed and produced by Constantin Entertainment, the show first aired in Germany on VOX daily at 4 pm. In May 2014, after high ratings, VOX commissioned a full season of … [Read more...] about Global Agency picks up international rights for “Flirt or Fiasco”
“The Voice” goes to India, Croatia, Azerbaijan and Pakistan
Hilversum – New local versions of The Voice are now scheduled to launch before the end of this year in India and Croatia. The singing competition is currently in production for public broadcaster HRT in Croatia, whereas Zee TV will be taking The Voice to India. Other countries launching a first series of The Voice in the near future are Azerbaijan and Pakistan. The Voice continues to be a clear-ratings success wherever it airs. After six highly … [Read more...] about “The Voice” goes to India, Croatia, Azerbaijan and Pakistan
“Rivals-in-Law” licensed to Russia
Global Agency's daily cooking format Rivals-in-Law has been licensed by CTC Media to air on Domashny Channel. Since the format’s launch, channels in Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Ukraine and Middle East have all signed up for license deals. Rivals-in-Law’s appeal lies in combining the relationship that drama viewers want from a reality entertainment show, with the practical take-home skills they’d expect from a cooking format. Every episode, a young wife, her … [Read more...] about “Rivals-in-Law” licensed to Russia