World Screen

The latest episode from the World Screen podcast is now available: That’s Entertainment!

Fremantle’s Vasha Wallace, BBC Studios’ André Renaud, Banijay’s James Townley and All3Media International’s Nick Smith will be talking all things formats at the TV Real Festival, taking place from June 18 to 20. You can sign up for your free registration here.

World Screen’s Kristin Brzoznowski moderated this year’s MIPFormats Pitch, which was won by Chulapo Pictures’ The Stupid House and sponsored by ZDF Studios.

ZDF Studios is bringing to MIPTV the new format Skydive Quiz, which it is also highlighting in the TV Formats Screenings Festival.

Talent competitions show no signs of going out of style, and FOX Entertainment Global is feeling bullish about the prospects of its new entry in this space, Beat My Mini-Mes, which it is spotlighting in the TV Formats Screenings Festival.

Amid budgetary pressures and a renewed focus on local entertainment, format distributors are finding a wealth of opportunities for proven brands and breakout new IP across game shows, dating, talent and more, with fresh highlights in the TV Formats Screenings Festival.

Yes Yes Media has hired BAFTA-winning executive producer and showrunner Mark Sidaway as head of entertainment and Lydia Arding as director of production.

Banijay Rights has on offer Upside Down, a new studio-based game-show format that contains elements of comedy, skill and talent.

Nippon TV’s scripted format The Greatest Teacher follows Rina Kujo, a teacher who is pushed off the school balcony on graduation day.

Love Island USA has been renewed by Peacock for two more seasons, following the success of its summer 2023 run.