Features

From talent competitions to factual entertainment to scripted dramas, the demand for formats is booming across Asia. 

In the quest for the next big thing, format distributors are partnering up with broadcasters and producers to co-develop titles that will have global appeal. 

Producers and distributors weigh in on the wave of high-stakes, physical endurance competitions in the formats market.

Joanna Stephens checks in on what’s new in the high-risk game of social-experiment formats.

Kristin Brzoznowski checks in on the latest trends in the format business across Europe.

Kristin Brzoznowski checks in on the latest innovations in dance formats.

Distributors discuss the biggest issues at play in the format business today.

Kristin Brzoznowski investigates what it takes for a game-show format to stand out in today’s marketplace.

Formats featuring children are popular in family-oriented prime-time slots.

From twist-laden serialized drama to high-concept entertainment shows and intense competition series, the market for formats in Asia is busier than ever.