Seven announced Beat The Chasers, a primetime special event series that supercharges its hit game show The Chase with over $500,000 up for grabs. For the first time ever, the greatest quiz brains in Australia will try to beat four of The Chasers at once to have a chance at winning a massive cash prize in the grand final. Featuring a team of Chasers - The Supernerd, Goliath, The Tiger Mum, and The Shark – Beat The Chasers is based on the number 1 new format in the UK this year. Angus … [Read more...] about Hit UK format ‘Beat The Chasers’ comes to find Australia’s smartest
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Arjan Pomper appointed as Chief Operating Officer Global Entertainment of ITV Studios
Arjan Pomper has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Global Entertainment, ITV Studios. In this role, he will oversee the day-to-day running of the divisions Format Sales, Global Content & Production, and Global Music & Talent Agency. He joins ITV Studios from Media and Communication company Dentsu Aegis Network Belgium in his role as Chief Executive Officer. Arjan combines a broad background in the media with extensive experience in various international leadership … [Read more...] about Arjan Pomper appointed as Chief Operating Officer Global Entertainment of ITV Studios
Cambodia picks up fast-paced game show ‘Divided’
Cambodian Broadcasting Service CO. LTD.(CBS), has commissioned two seasons of ITV Studios' general knowledge game show Divided. The game show that puts viewers on the edge of their seats has already traveled widely across the globe, marking Cambodia as the 23rd country to license this format. The Cambodian version of the game show will be produced by CBS and is scheduled to air in the Spring of 2021 on Free TV CTN. The format has been around for many years and is still reaching new … [Read more...] about Cambodia picks up fast-paced game show ‘Divided’
‘Come Dine With Me’ commissioned in the Middle East
ITV Studios’ award-winning format Come Dine With Me has been acquired by OSN, the leading entertainment network in the Arabic region. The widely loved British reality show that is celebrating its 15-year anniversary this year has already been licensed to more than 40 countries, with over 14000 episodes produced globally. The Arabic version Yalla Neta’asha will be produced by ITV Studios Middle East and filmed in the United Arab Emirates during this summer. The 45-episode series will run … [Read more...] about ‘Come Dine With Me’ commissioned in the Middle East
ITV Studios acquires Elk Entertainment non-scripted formats catalogue
In line with its intention to increase the acquisition of non-scripted IP from selected independent producers, ITV Studios has today announced the acquisition of all non-scripted formats and IP from the Swedish creator and distributor Elk Entertainment. The deal, spearheaded by Mike Beale, Managing Director of the Global Creative Network will see the addition of 65 formats to the catalogue of the Group’s Global Entertainment arm located in The Netherlands, led by President, Maarten Mejis. … [Read more...] about ITV Studios acquires Elk Entertainment non-scripted formats catalogue
‘I Love My Country’ continues its global expansion and reaches two new territories
I Love My Country, one of ITV Studios’ best-selling formats, continues its strong presence around the world and adds Spain and Vietnam to its long list of commissioning countries. In Spain, I Love My Country (Typical Spanish) has been acquired by TVE and locally produced by Endemol Shine Iberia. The nostalgic entertainment show launched last Friday on La 1 with a 7.2 percent market share. Elsewhere in the world, Dong Tay Promotions Company in Vietnam also commissioned the hit format. Their local … [Read more...] about ‘I Love My Country’ continues its global expansion and reaches two new territories
