LONDON – NBCUniversal International Formats has signed its first scripted format deal in Japan with the country’s leading television network, FUJI TV, which will see hit show Suits adapted for local audiences. This marks the second international deal for the show, after International Formats sold the format to South Korea, where it rated as number one throughout the season on KBS. Produced by FUJI TV in association with Kyodo Television, the 11x60’ series will be set in Tokyo and … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal’s hit show “Suits” commissioned by Japan’s FUJI TV
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Still Standing in Asia
London / Tel Aviv– NBCUniversal International Formats announced licenses for Armoza Formats’ hit game show, Still Standing in Vietnam and Mongolia. The local versions will launch in July, airing on HTV7 in Vietnam and TV9 in Mongolia. Created by July-August Productions, Still Standing sees ten contestants battle it out to win $1 million. As the clock ticks, contestants participate in a series of fast-paced trivia battles to avoid being “literally” dropped from the game, through the studio … [Read more...] about Still Standing in Asia
Discovery acquires Top Chef format
London – NBCUniversal International Formats announced a deal for its hit unscripted format Top Chef with Discovery Italia’s free to air channel, Deejay. The Italian version of the cooking competition will be produced and broadcast in 2016. The deal will be Top Chef’s 18th local production, with the show capturing an audience of over 110 million viewers globally. Top Chef is a reality competition show pitting chefs against each other in culinary challenges. The Emmy … [Read more...] about Discovery acquires Top Chef format
