Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced Finland and Denmark are the two latest territories set to adapt IDTV’s smash hit format The Traitors, as local German sources confirmed at the end of last week that All3Media’s Berlin based Tower Productions will produce the series for RTL in Germany. In Finland, Fremantle will produce the Finnish version, whilst in Denmark Blu will produce a Danish version for TV2. Following its original launch … [Read more...] about Three more territories are faithful to global format phenomenon The Traitors
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Fremantle and Japan’s Kansai TV partner on Quiz Pong
Fremantle and Kansai TV have announced the launch of new entertainment format Quiz Pong following a co-development deal initially revealed at MIPCOM 2022. Kansai TV saw a successful launch for Quiz Pong in Japan last month. Fremantle will handle the production and global distribution of the format, building on Fremantle’s successful track record selling and producing Fuji Group shows from Japan around the world including Hole In The Wall, The … [Read more...] about Fremantle and Japan’s Kansai TV partner on Quiz Pong
Argo Films and Double Vision join forces to launch Sympatico
Richard Johns’ Argo Films announced the launch of Sympatico, an exciting new partnership with Double Vision, the award-winning Malaysian production company headed by Min Lim and responsible for Asian versions of hit global drama series The Bridge and Liar. Forging a formal co-production pact for scripted projects and spearheading a new business model for the region, Johns and Lim have a mutual ambition for Sympatico to develop and produce bold, authentic and entertaining film and television … [Read more...] about Argo Films and Double Vision join forces to launch Sympatico
Fremantle and Astro strike new Family Feud Malaysia deal
Fremantle announced at the Asia Television Forum and Market, a new deal with Malaysian broadcasting giant Astro to produce iconic entertainment format Family Feud. The deal with Astro, which will be the home for Family Feud Malaysia, includes producing multilingual versions of the format, with production expected to commence imminently. Family Feud Malaysia is expected to make its debut on Astro in mid-2023. The popular entertainment format has already seen … [Read more...] about Fremantle and Astro strike new Family Feud Malaysia deal
ITV Studios expands its scripted production base with first ever Australian drama label, Lingo Pictures
ITV Studios today announced a new milestone in the expansion of its international scripted footprint, acquiring a majority stake in the multi-award winning Australian production company, Lingo Pictures. Led by two of the most prolific and respected drama producers in the market, Helen Bowden and Jason Stephens, Lingo Pictures will be ITV Studios’ first ever Australian scripted label. Helen and Jason will continue to head up the business based in Sydney. As part of the wider ITV Studios Group, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios expands its scripted production base with first ever Australian drama label, Lingo Pictures
Fremantle’s ‘Project Runway’ and ‘Family Feud’ to debut on Mongolia’s StarTV
Fremantle announced it has licensed popular entertainment formats Project Runway and Family Feud to StarTV in Mongolia. This is the first time Project Runway Mongolia will air in the territory, making its debut on 2nd October 2022, while Family Feud Mongolia is slated for launch in early 2023. This will be the 6th Asian edition of Project Runway, having previously aired in Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, South Korea and … [Read more...] about Fremantle’s ‘Project Runway’ and ‘Family Feud’ to debut on Mongolia’s StarTV