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FOX Goes for Hypnotism Game Show

December 3, 2015

LOS ANGELES: FOX is getting its own version of You're Back in the Room, a game-show format in which the contestants have been hypnotized. The series, which has the working title You're Back in the Room for the U.S., has …

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Lip Sync Battle to Get Local Treatment in the Philippines

December 3, 2015

SINGAPORE: Viacom International Media Networks has concluded a deal with GMA for a local adaptation of the format Lip Sync Battle in the Philippines. This deal represents the fourth local production of Lip Sync Battle. The adaptation is set to broadcast …

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Another Season of Fifteen to One for Channel 4

December 7, 2015

LONDON: Channel 4 in the U.K. has ordered a sixth season of the hit quiz show Fifteen to One from Remedy Productions. Comedienne Sandi Toksvig will return as host of the fast-paced program, which looks on as 15 contestants compete …

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Ukrainian Format Claim to Meladze Sells into China

December 7, 2015

KIEV: The Ukrainian entertainment format Claim to Meladze has sold into mainland China. The competition title chronicles the search for new members of a boy band under the guidance of a famous producer. The show has already been broadcasted in …

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Channel 4 Orders Kid-Led Gogglebox Spin-off

December 14, 2015

LONDON: Channel 4 has commissioned Studio Lambert to produce six episodes of Gogglesprogs, a Gogglebox spin-off featuring children. Gogglesprogs will look on as youngsters give their opinions on a variety of TV programs. The show is slated for broadcast next …

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The X Factor Gets a New Local Treatment in Greece

December 15, 2015

LONDON: FremantleMedia International, Syco Entertainment and Greek free-TV network SKAI have teamed up for a new local version of The X Factor. The adaptation of the music talent-show format is set to launch next spring, marking the start of the …

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Hungary to Adapt Little Giants

December 15, 2015

MEXICO CITY: RTL in Hungary is set to launch a local version of Televisa’s talent-show format Little Giants. The Hungarian version marks the 15th adaptation of the show, which has also been broadcast in Mexico, Portugal, Poland and the Ukraine. …

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Electus to Sell Jane the Virgin Format Globally

December 15, 2015

LOS ANGELES: Electus International has teamed up with CBS Television Studios and RCTV to sell and license the Jane the Virgin format around the world, starting with Turkey's Kanal D. Electus International brought the show to market earlier this year, …

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Teen Series Cata Leads Dori Media Group’s NATPE Lineup

January 7, 2016

TEL AVIV: International formats make up the bulk of Dori Media Group’s NATPE offering, led by the musical teen series Cata. The 115×1-hour series Cata follows a girl who helps twins from another dimension hide their identities. Another highlight is the romantic …