ITV Studios Global Entertainment Scores Sky 1 Show

LONDON: ITV Studios Global Entertainment has taken on the worldwide distribution rights to Sky 1’s hit factual reality series Pineapple Dance Studios.

The show follows teachers, pupils and staff at the famous London studio as they audition, rehearse and perform. "Dance is a truly global experience and this new innovative factual-entertainment hybrid will have wide international appeal," said Richard Life, head of acquisitions and co-productions, of the 13×1-hour show from Pulse Films. "Pineapple Dance Studios is one of the world’s most celebrated rehearsal studios and the opportunity for viewers to look behind its hallowed doors and see the passion of dance uncovered is not to be missed.”

Remy Blumenfeld, the director of formats at ITV Studios, added: “Everyone in the U.K. is talking about Pulse Film’s Pineapple Dance Studios—and we’re delighted to confirm that we will be premiering the series and format to international buyers at MIPTV in April. The show, artfully constructed by Pat Doyle, Hannah Springham and Jonathan Stadlen, has already increased Sky 1’s prime-time slot by 13 percent in its first installments. Just from watching a few moments of the show, you’ll instantly see why audiences are falling in love with this incredibly funny and entertaining series. We believe Pineapple has great global potential, both as a U.K. acquisition and also as an international format."