Kees Abrahams

President, International Production, Sony Pictures Television

Sing Off – One of SPT’s most recent non-scripted formats, Sing Off is singing without the safety net of any instruments. This is the ultimate vocal talent show that was a break-out hit on NBC in the US last December. Sing Off was the number one unscripted series of the season across the board on any broadcast network in the US and grew throughout the season with the finale delivering 7.3 million viewers for NBC. Sign Off…voices only, no instruments allowed.

The Dr. Oz Show – Dr. Oz proved his unique ability to develop strong connections with viewers during his time as a regular contributor to The Oprah Winfrey Show and is now building on this with his own successful show in the US which has been licensed around the world.This unique medical/wellness show taps into that worldwide hunger that people have to make the best of themselves, to live the best, fullest, richest life possible and that is what makes Dr. Oz and the show such a compelling proposition to broadcasters everywhere. This explains why the show has got off to such an amazing start internationally, with broadcasters in Australia, Korea, Turkey etc., snapping it up because they know it uniquely satisfies viewers’ needs and desires.

Stand Out from the Crowd – This is an ambush game show that combines all the most sought after aspects of family entertainment – surprise, physical games, unpredictability and a live and dangerous tingle that feel good light entertainment shows have been lacking for a long time.SPT is launching this format for the first time at MIPTV – it may be a game show and it may be reality TV but something like Stand Out from the Crowd has never been done before on television!

Broadcasters at the market will be looking for formats that can grow audience numbers into prime time. That’s why we’ve got high expectations for our format, Stand Out from the Crowd, which we believe will be a big draw in building viewer numbers as it provides all round family entertainment with a feel good factor that is truly in demand these days. Entertainment reality is still hotly in demand and given the success of Sing Off on NBC, we’re expecting lots of interest from buyers at the market.