Scripps Acquires SBS Australia Original Series

CANNES: Scripps Networks International has taken on Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam, an original series from SBS Australia, for its Food Network feed outside of the U.S.

The 10×30-minute show features the restaurateur Luke Nguyen on a culinary tour through the southern regions of Vietnam. The first season will begin airing on Food Network in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia this summer. Scripps optioned the series for future seasons as well. A second season is currently shooting in Vietnam.

"Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam is a great complement to Food Network’s lineup as we build a channel to capitalize on the universal appeal of food programming," said Greg Moyer, the president of Scripps Networks International. "We look forward to sharing this series with our growing global audience."

“Food Network encapsulates the art, adventure and joy of food,” commented Sharon Ramsay-Luck, the national manager of content sales and distribution at SBS Australia. "Today’s deal represents the perfect home for Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam, and we look forward to the opportunity to grow our relationship with Scripps Networks as this series continues.”