With a 5% increase of the market share compared to the channel slot average in the key demo (16-34), 5 Gold Rings lives up to the promise of becoming the iconic new game show. The app that lets viewers play along with the game during broadcast was also a great success with 107,000 players in the app, enhancing the viewers’ experience even further. In 5 Gold Rings, hosted by Phillip Schofield, every pixel counts. Players get five rings to answer questions over five levels. A huge interactive … [Read more...] about Great start for 5 Gold Rings UK
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A Whole New Beginning scores high ratings
A Whole New Beginning, Talpa’s new reality format, has secured fantastic ratings since its launch early January on RTL4 in the Netherlands. In comparison to the channel average in the target audience (20-49), last night’s episode even had a +50% increase in market share. Says Maarten Meijs, Managing Director of Talpa Global said, “The thrilling reality of seeing families embark on a new adventure abroad appeals to a wide variety of viewers. Who hasn’t thought about having a fresh start at … [Read more...] about A Whole New Beginning scores high ratings
Netherlands adapts “The Baker and The Beauty”
Keshet International’s romantic comedy The Baker and The Beauty (formerly known as She’s With Me) has been sold in a license deal which will see it adapted for Dutch audiences and aired on the commercial channel Net5, which is also known for the local romantic comedies Doris and S1ngle. The Baker and The Beauty The 8 x 45’ local version of the show is planned to launch in April 2015 and will be produced by FremantleMedia Netherlands’ FourOne.Media. Its local title, … [Read more...] about Netherlands adapts “The Baker and The Beauty”
SDI Media announces expansion in the Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands – SDI Media has announced the relocation and upgrade of their owned and operated dubbing studios in the Netherlands. Scheduled for mid-2014, SDI will be moving their current dubbing services in Bussum to a brand new custom-designed dubbing studio in Amsterdam. The new 1,000m2 facility will provide clients with even higher levels of quality, capacity, and security. In addition, the facility will be central for both customers and talent. Located near the A10 … [Read more...] about SDI Media announces expansion in the Netherlands
The Netherlands to adapt “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!”
RTL5 has commissioned Ik Ben Een Ster, Haal Me Hier Uit! (8 x 60’) to be produced in Dutch-speaking Suriname, in South America. It will launch in spring 2014 in the Netherlands. This follows the annual ITV Studios Formats 2014 event, at which ITVS GE’s new formats slate was presented to an audience of over 100 buyers from around the world. Tobias de Graff, Director of Global Television Distribution for ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “I’m A … [Read more...] about The Netherlands to adapt “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!”
UPDATE: Eyeworks wins legal battle over celebrity diving format
On November 13, 2013, the Dutch court ruled in favor of Eyeworks by rejecting Banijay’s claims in relation to potential infringement of their sports event programme TV Total Turmspringen (Stars in Danger) by Eyeworks' entertainment format Celebrity Splash. The ruling dictates that Celebrity Splash does not infringe upon Banijay’s rights.The court confirmed that while both programmes are based on one theme - celebrities diving - the ”elaboration and … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Eyeworks wins legal battle over celebrity diving format