Finnish Version for Nippon TV’s Silent Library

Nippon TV has finalized an agreement for a Finnish-language version of its unscripted entertainment format Silent Library.

The Finnish version is airing in prime time on Star Channel, which is owned and operated by Walt Disney Company Finland. Hosted by Riku Rantala, it airs under the local title Silent Library Suomi.

For the Finnish version, celebrities to appear on the program include influencers, musicians, athletes and actors, as well as their friends, family and other everyday people. The library studio set is a faithful reproduction of a typical library in Finland. In addition, the pranks included in the series will incorporate Finland’s unique culture, such as sauna, skiing and Christmas.

Rabbit Films will produce the local treatment for Star Channel.

Silent Library launched as an international format in 2007, and local versions have been developed in more than 20 countries around the world. Most notable is the hit U.S. version that launched on MTV in 2009. Other versions have been produced in the U.K., Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, France and more.

Moe Kanzaki, sales and licensing, international business development, Nippon TV, said: “Silent Library, known around the world as Japan’s leading game show format, has continued to be a ratings winner for Nippon TV, bringing laughter to our audiences for many years. In our conversations with the Finnish production team, I felt their strong passion and creativity toward producing a hilarious version for their audience. Silent Library Suomi will be incorporating some unique Finnish cultural elements such as locations in saunas or Christmas themes into this crazy Japanese game show format, which is a must-see this season.”