Q: Which genres of formats do you feel will still be popular/ less popular this year? A: Clients no longer approach us requesting specific genres any more; instead broadcasters are looking for something smart and cost-effective with an unusual twist to the concept, which will receive good ratings and sponsorship. Q: Which genre of formats do you see increased interest? A: As societies become more complex and people’s lives become complicated, a lot of people are becoming interested in the … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Guide to formats
TREASURE BOX JAPAN
Q: Which genres of formats do you feel will still be popular/ less popular this year? A: Game shows, including physical game show formats still seem popular. From what we had heard, even old traditional game shows from back in 70’s and 80’s might be back, as a trend toward looking back into the past is prevalent. We hear less about dating, cooking, and reality shows overall. Q: Which genre of formats do you see increased interest? A: In addition to game shows mentioned above, formats … [Read more...] about TREASURE BOX JAPAN
ALL3MEDIA International
Q: Which genres of formats do you feel will still be popular/ less popular this year? A: Big entertainment, including game shows will still be popular for prime time. I don’t foresee any genre being less popular due to increased interests in formats generally. Q: Where do you see increased interest? A: We have seen an increasing interest in scripted programming in Asia for prime time and late prime time, so I think the sales of scripted programming will increase in the region, most … [Read more...] about ALL3MEDIA International
Keshet International
Q: Prisoners of War created a real splash in Israel and then performed tremendously well as a U.S. incarnation in and out of the United States. How did you tackle the cultural sensitivity issues for the U.S. version that is Homeland? A: It’s not a question of sensitivity. I’ll give you an example, when an Israeli prisoner-of-war returns home it becomes a day of celebration; a day where nothing happens in the whole country and every news bulletin, newspaper, and people would stop … [Read more...] about Keshet International
Bake-offs or Celebrity square-offs?
If pre-MIPTV deals and announcements are anything to go by, baking and celebrity challenges seem to be the next big thing this year. ITV Studios Global Entertainment and Banijay International are offering formats that challenge well-known personalities while BBC Worldwide’s The Great Bake Off has to date been licensed to Finland, The Netherlands, France, Australia, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden; with a further format licence to CBS in the U.S. “The Great Bake … [Read more...] about Bake-offs or Celebrity square-offs?
Zodiak talks Formats
Q: In the past year, which genres have done well in the Asian markets? A: From our catalogue, the focus has been on big studio primetime formats such as True Talent, So You Think Can Dance and Copycat Singers. But we are also starting to have strong interest in some of our best-selling factual entertainment formats in certain territories. Q: Which territories in particular have seen strong growth, or done well? A: I am very pleased to say that I have seen good growth in China and Vietnam. Q: … [Read more...] about Zodiak talks Formats
