Talpa, the globally renowned content powerhouse for non-scripted formats founded by John de Mol, proudly unveils its new name: Talpa Studios. This rebranding signifies more than just a name change. It also represents a holistic shift in its business approach, focused on creating complete content propositions, from format creation to production and global distribution. As a forerunner in the entertainment industry, Talpa Studios will continue to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. … [Read more...] about Talpa transitions into Talpa Studios
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Talpa’s success format The Floor expands to Italy
Talpa’s extraordinary quiz show The Floor is ready to embark on a new journey, captivating Italian audiences with its visual spectacle and fast-paced gameplay. The Floor’s arrival in Italy marks yet another milestone in its global journey, being the seventh market where the show will land. The show has been ordered by Rai 2 and will be produced in Turin, by Blu Yazmine. The format started in January this year in the Netherlands on RTL4, where the recommission was already announced … [Read more...] about Talpa’s success format The Floor expands to Italy
Talpa’s ‘Million Dollar Island’ headed to Australia
The trailblazing new survival adventure show Million Dollar Island continues to conquer the globe. After NBC in the United States and MBC in the Middle East, Talpa’s latest format is now headed for Australia. The show has been commissioned by Seven and will be produced by Eureka Productions. It’s set to air in 2023. Million Dollar Island is a groundbreaking social experiment where one hundred people try to stay on a remote desert island for two months for a chance at winning one million … [Read more...] about Talpa’s ‘Million Dollar Island’ headed to Australia
Talpa appoints Maarten Meijs as CEO
John de Mol's creative, production and distribution business is ramping up its organization and announced the appointment of Maarten Meijs as CEO. Meijs joins the company from ITV Studios where he held the position of President Global Entertainment. Reporting directly to founder John de Mol, Meijs will join Talpa at the start of 2022 in January, overseeing the day to day running of Talpa’s leading businesses across creative (Talpa Concepts), production (Talpa Entertainment Productions), … [Read more...] about Talpa appoints Maarten Meijs as CEO
Talpa and Eureka Productions join forces Down Under
Talpa Concepts and Eureka Productions join forces targeting the linear and OTT markets of Australia. The venture gives Eureka Productions exclusive rights to sell and produce all Talpa formats, such as Marble Mania, Avastars, Hunting Season, A Quiz for You, Hit the Road, and Kids Buy a House. Talpa is actively looking for solid partners to grow its innovative brands in various territories. Earlier, Talpa announced an exclusive partnership with Dok1 Media in Belgium, Satisfaction Group in … [Read more...] about Talpa and Eureka Productions join forces Down Under
Singing contest ‘Hit the Road’ travels to Thailand
TV Thunder, one of the leading television production companies in Thailand, acquired the rights to Hit the Road, the Dutch singing contest on wheels. John de Mol’s Talpa closed a deal with TV Thunder for a local production of the format that scored solid ratings on SBS6 in the Netherlands. Hit the Road is all about beautiful storytelling resulting in amazing singing performances. Twelve episodes will be produced, the first episode is set to air on May 8th, 2021, on Channel 3. In Hit the Road, … [Read more...] about Singing contest ‘Hit the Road’ travels to Thailand