MIPTV Spotlight: FOX

CANNES: The series Brain Games has been a hit for National Geographic Channel in the U.S., and FOX is now licensing the format for local adaptations.

“This program has already proven to be a ratings success and has longevity, which is something broadcasters are always looking for,” says Jess Khanom, the head of global format sales at FOX.

Another top title on the format slate is School for Husbands, which tackles various marital problems. “The lighthearted take on this format makes it adaptable to most countries,” says Khanom.

In the social-experiment genre, Sleeping with the Enemy explores what happens when two people with completely opposite personalities are forced to live together. “Sleeping with the Enemy will work globally, as viewers can’t get enough of social experiments, which usually result in great reality television,” Khanom says.

On the Sunday of MIPDoc, FOX will host an exclusive screening of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman. The six-parter explores how religion has shaped the history of the world, as Morgan Freeman visits iconic religious sites worldwide and talks to religious leaders.

FOX is also hosting a sponsored lunch at MIPDoc that will feature a guest appearance by Kurt Sayenga, executive producer of Breakthrough. “Breakthrough reveals a groundbreaking, thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discoveries through the eyes of six Hollywood visionaries,” explains Connie Hodson, the company’s VP of content and marketing.

Another factual highlight is He Named Me Malala. Hodson explains, “Malala [is] a feature documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim, whose masterful eye captures the truly inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai, whose courage and determination brings awareness to the critical global issue of the education for girls. I am incredibly proud to be launching these shows at MIPTV!”