Gogglebox Commissioned in South Africa

LONDON: The Studio Lambert format Gogglebox has been licensed by all3media international into South Africa.

Sony Pictures Television South Africa commissioned a 10×1-hour local version. The series will be produced locally by Eject Media and Picture Tree. The local treatment is scheduled to debut in early 2016 on Sony Channel.

Gogglebox has also been optioned for French-speaking Africa by producer De Père En Fils Prods, as part of a package of formats, including the game show Cash Cab, the family quiz Cash At Your Door and Are You Normal?

Further new options in the region include the prime-time game-show format The Cube to Media Vision in Nigeria, and Undercover Boss to The Televisionaires in South Africa. The game show Cash Mob has been optioned by Rapid Blue in South Africa.

Sabrina Duguet, the senior VP of international format sales at all3media international, commented: “Broadcasters and producers are looking for proven formats which are innovative and unique, yet also simple and cost-effective to adapt to local tastes and requirements. Gogglebox has been a standout success—charming everyone with its unique combination of humor, controversy, current affairs and poignant moments, and we’re delighted to see its debut confirmed in Africa.”

Jessica Cox, who will attend DISCOP Africa on behalf of the company, added, “We are seeing rapidly increasing demand for international entertainment and game-show formats throughout Africa, and I’m looking forward to speaking to potential new partners at DISCOP as we build on this success.”