Kristin Brzoznowski

LONDON/NEW YORK: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has clinched two new deals for the hit Lip Sync Battle format, bringing the total number of local adaptations to 20.

TEL AVIV: Armoza Formats and Spain's Mediapro are launching a brand-new factual-entertainment format at MIPTV: OVO.

KUALA LUMPUR: Astro, StarHub and mm2 Entertainment are adapting the hit talent format The Voice with a single version that will air in both Singapore and Malaysia.

LONDON: BBC Worldwide has scored two new deals for the Tuesday's Child format You’re Back in the Room, which will now be adapted for Canada and Slovakia.

HELSINKI: Rabbit Films has licensed its original format Haggle Battle into Germany, where a local version will be produced by Bavaria Entertainment.

SEOUL: CJ E&M's romantic dramedy Emergency Couple has been licensed for a local adaptation in Mexico.

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LONDON: The Story Lab has secured the worldwide distribution rights, outside of North America, for the dating show Game of Clones.

CANNES: Using interactive mixed reality, the FremantleMedia format Lost in Time follows contestants as they compete in a series of challenges after being transported to different eras.

LONDON/NEW YORK: The MTV reality formats Ex on the Beach and Stranded with a Million Dollars will see new local adaptations.