Kristin Brzoznowski

According to Ampere Analysis, Western European commissioners are driving a new boom in format production, fueling an uptick in commissioning of formatted shows in the last year.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.