SevenOne Sells Uri Geller Talent Show to Sweden

MUNICH: A Swedish adaptation of The Successor: The Next Uri Geller is headed to Kanal 5 for spring 2011 via a deal signed by SevenOne International.

The talent search will be produced by Red Arrow Entertainment Group’s new Nordic production company Snowman Productions, which is led by Pontus Gårdinger. The show was developed by Keshet Broadcasting, Kuperman Productions and Uri Geller and has aired worldwide, including in the U.S. (NBC), Canada (CTV), Iceland (365), Turkey (Star TV), Greece (ANT 1) Hungary (TV 2), the Netherlands (SBS 6) and across Latin America (A&E).

Caroline Kusser, regional sales director and head of international format acquisition, SevenOne International, said: “We are delighted to partner with Snowman Productions and with Kanal 5. The Successor: The Next Uri Geller is a fantastic show with a proven track record and its mesmerizing acts and mind-blowing performances will leave viewers spellbound!”

Lars Beckung, program director at Kanal 5, added: “We believe that the timing is absolutely right for this show. It’s big entertainment in a very unique way and it fits perfectly with Kanal 5’s profile. Uri Geller is a legend and gives the program a lot of soul. We believe it will be the talk of the town this spring.”