Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, is set to unveil two brand-new scripted formats for MIPCOM, Murderous Encounter (60min. x 10eps), a dark romantic mystery centered on two journalists, and The Reluctant Preacher (60min.x 10eps), a fast-paced, sharp comedy centered on an unmotivated high school teacher. Sayako Aoki, Head of International Sales, Content Business and Distribution, Nippon TV, made the announcement. “We are proud to introduce two new scripted formats … [Read more...] about Nippon TV set to unveil two new scripted formats at MIPCOM
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Nippon TV announces three new unscripted formats for MIPCOM 2025
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse has announced that the company will unveil three new unscripted formats for MIPCOM 2025 including two debut formats from Gyokuro Studio, pronounced "gyo-koo-roh" studio, Nippon TV's newly established in-house production studio dedicated to content development for the global audience. The announcement was made by Sayako Aoki, Head of International Sales, Content Business and Distribution, Nippon TV. Gyokuro Studio will bring to … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces three new unscripted formats for MIPCOM 2025
Nippon TV’s Hit Gameshow Format “Man or Mannequin?” Adapted by Casta Diva in Italy
“Man or Mannequin?”, the competitive gameshow format produced by Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse Nippon TV, has been optioned for adaption in the Italian market by Italian production company Casta Diva. The announcement was made today by Sayako Aoki, Head of International Sales at Nippon TV, and Massimo Righini and Fabio Nesi, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, respectively, at Casta Diva Pictures. “Man or Mannequin?”, which launched globally at MIPCOM … [Read more...] about Nippon TV’s Hit Gameshow Format “Man or Mannequin?” Adapted by Casta Diva in Italy
Nippon TV unveils four new standout titles for MIPCOM
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today the company will unveil four new formats at this year’s MIPCOM. The program lineup includes two new unscripted formats, Man or Mannequin? (60-120 min. eps.) and Unstoppable (60-120 min. eps.), as well as two new scripted formats Secret Makeover (60 min. eps.) and Going Home (60 min. eps.). “Man or Mannequin? and Unstoppable are both ambitious game shows that test the limits and imaginations of contestants through … [Read more...] about Nippon TV unveils four new standout titles for MIPCOM
Nippon TV’s Hit Game Show Red Carpet Survival Set to be Produced by Blu Yazmine for Prime Video Italy
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, and Blu Yazmine, one of the leading production companies in Italy, jointly announced that Blu Yazmine has acquired the Italian rights to produce Nippon TV’s hit unscripted game show Red Carpet Survival (30-to-60-minute episodes). The Italian production was filmed near Milan and is set to stream on Prime Video Italy in 2025. Red Carpet Survival is a high-energy game show where contestants act as bodyguards who must safely escort … [Read more...] about Nippon TV’s Hit Game Show Red Carpet Survival Set to be Produced by Blu Yazmine for Prime Video Italy
Nippon TV and Rabbit Films announces additional seasons for Finnish adaptation of hit game show format Silent Library
Having previously announced the first Finnish adaptation of the popular format with Rabbit Films in 2023, Nippon TV, Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that two additional seasons of Silent Library Suomi will start airing on the Walt Disney Company-owned Star Channel from February 21, 2024. Rabbit Films, the largest television production company in Finland, will continue to produce the successful Finnish-language version. The first two seasons aired with 36 … [Read more...] about Nippon TV and Rabbit Films announces additional seasons for Finnish adaptation of hit game show format Silent Library









