Fremantle, Syco & Hunan Developing China-Based Global Got Talent Series

Fremantle, Syco Entertainment and Hunan TV today have teamed up to co-develop a new series for China based on the Got Talent franchise.

Known locally in China as Dian Feng Zhi Lu, which translates to World’s Got Talent, the series is slated to launch in April on Hunan TV. The prime-time show will bring together a number of the world’s most talented, memorable and fan-favorite acts from more than 30 of the Got Talent franchises around the world. The performers will take to the stage in Hunan, China, to compete in a global competition with the hopes of claiming the ultimate title of China’s World Champion of Got Talent and a grand prize.

Vivian Yin, CEO of Fremantle, China, said: “Inspired by China’s One Belt One Road initiative, this production will welcome many exceptional acts who’ve already been featured in many Got Talents around the world. It will celebrate the cultural diversity and stories of ordinary people with extraordinary talents together on the world’s biggest stage in Changsha, China. We are thrilled that our partners Hunan TV and Syco Entertainment share the same vision and have made this unique project possible.”

Abi Doyle, VP of international productions at Syco Entertainment, said: “Got Talent is the biggest TV brand in the world and responsible for discovering incredible international talent. This format has already entertained a global audience of almost a billion and we are delighted to have Hunan TV commission this exciting production with our Fremantle partners, which will showcase a variety of Chinese acts as well as the very best of our Got Talent global family.”

Lester Hu, head of formats and international business at Hunan TV, added: “As China’s leading content producer and broadcaster, we’ve always been looking for big ideas with global influence. What Hunan TV is really after is co-developing original content with our partners by engaging global creative into the local market at the very beginning of the development process. We are excited about hosting this massive television event that promotes intercultural communication and appreciation. Combined with our in-house production expertise, we trust that Dian Feng Zhi Lu will make a splash in both local and international markets.”