Hole in the Wall Gears Up for Colombian Launch

BOGOTÁ, June 27: Hole in the Wall, the Japanese-originated game show that FremantleMedia is rolling out around the world, is set to launch in Colombia this weekend on RCN, in a version produced by Teleset.

FremantleMedia launched the format onto the international market at MIPCOM. Deals have been closed in Indonesia, Russia, Australia and in the U.S. with FOX, among other markets.

RCN is on board for 26 episodes to air in prime time with host Carlos Calero. The comedy group El Cocuyo will also be on hand, with two of its members serving as commentators and judges and two captaining teams.

—By Mansha Daswani