Endemol Formats Get Indonesian Treatment

HONG KONG: Two game shows from Endemol Asia have been commissioned for local versions by Indosiar Visual Mandiri (IVM) of Indonesia.

The 20 Little Piggy Banks is to make its international debut in Asia, with a launch on IVM in 2011. The Indonesian broadcaster will launch Show Me What You’ve Got early next year.

The commissions follow the recent deal between IVM and Endemol Asia for the global hit game show 1 vs. 100. The local version of the show launched in August in Indonesia.

Arjen van Mierlo, Endemol’s CEO of Asian Operations, commented: “Endemol Asia is continuing to build a portfolio of hits in the region and these are both shows that the Indonesian audience will love. Our relationship with IVM continues to thrive and it’s great to have closed this deal with the Asia Television Forum just around the corner.”

Triandy Suyatman, program director at IVM adds; “Our growing partnership with Endemol is proving very successful and we are thrilled to have these exciting shows debuting on IVM next year. Endemol has a vast catalogue of entertainment hits that have great potential here. It’s a pleasure to be working with them to bring more of these to our viewers. ”