Executive Editor, World Screen

October 19, 2020 Interviews, Top Stories

Media Ranch’s Sophie Ferron

October 19, 2020

The president and executive producer at Media Ranch talks about the current state of the format business and scouting for new IP in the marketplace through its HorsePower incubator program.

October 14, 2020 Top Stories

John de Mol Unveils New Formats

October 14, 2020

Format hit-maker John de Mol is developing and producing new series in the Netherlands through Talpa Concepts and Talpa Entertainment Productions.

October 13, 2020 Top Stories

BBC Studios Notches Up Deals on Quiz Formats

October 13, 2020

BBC Studios has clinched a series of format deals from its catalog of quiz shows, including Weakest Link, which returned in the U.S. last month.

October 13, 2020 Top Stories

Media Ranch Partners with South Korea’s Something Special

October 13, 2020

Media Ranch has entered into a partnership with South Korea’s Something Special, founded by Jin Woo Hwang.

October 12, 2020 Profiles, Top Stories

Survivor Goes from Strength to Strength

October 12, 2020

Julia Dick, consultant executive producer for Survivor, talks about the adventure reality game show that has enjoyed more than 300 seasons since its inception, with 48 local adaptations.

September 29, 2020 Top Stories

Three New Seasons of Power Couple

September 29, 2020

A fifth season of the Dori Media Group format Power Couple has launched in Germany, where it airs under the local title Das Sommerhaus der Stars.

September 28, 2020 Top Stories

NHK Enterprises in Formats Pact with Lineup Industries

September 28, 2020

NHK Enterprises has tapped Lineup Industries to provide consultation and sales outside of Asia for its format slate.

September 28, 2020 Profiles, Top Stories

Dori Touts Flexibility & Fast Adaptation

September 28, 2020

Nadav Palti, president and CEO of Dori Media Group, talks about the company's efforts to further its formats business.

September 28, 2020 Top Stories

The Story Lab & Nippon TV Unveil 9 Windows

September 28, 2020

The Story Lab and Nippon TV have revealed the entertainment format 9 Windows, the first title to be launched from their recent co-development partnership.

September 24, 2020 Top Stories

Sitcom Life Isn’t Everything Being Adapted in Greece

September 24, 2020

Armoza Formats has landed a deal that will see the sitcom Life Isn’t Everything being remade in Greece.

Kristin Brzoznowski

Media Ranch’s Sophie Ferron

John de Mol Unveils New Formats

BBC Studios Notches Up Deals on Quiz Formats

Media Ranch Partners with South Korea’s Something Special

Survivor Goes from Strength to Strength

Three New Seasons of Power Couple

NHK Enterprises in Formats Pact with Lineup Industries

Dori Touts Flexibility & Fast Adaptation

The Story Lab & Nippon TV Unveil 9 Windows

Sitcom Life Isn’t Everything Being Adapted in Greece

Netflix Snaps Up The Sidemen Content

The Apprentice Returning to the BBC in 2025 for Season 19

Global Agency Lands New Deal on Celebrity Dreams

Night Therapy Gets German Adaptation

Netflix Unveils New Series at Inaugural International Showcase

The Traitors Hungary Heads to Canada