ITV Studios Australia to Make Local Version of Cannonball

SYDNEY: ITV Studios Australia has been commissioned by Seven Network to produce a local adaptation of the outdoor game-show format Cannonball, created by Talpa.

Cannonball sees 15 young couples compete in a water battle set on a lake. This is the first project to come out of ITV Studios and Talpa’s exclusive production partnership. Talpa has already produced two seasons of the show—featuring parent-child duos—for NPO3 in the Netherlands. A third seasons is due to debut this summer.

David Mott, the CEO of ITV Studios Australia, remarked: “In Cannonball, Talpa has created a hilarious and energetic entertainment event which is set to be water-cooler viewing for Seven’s viewers. I can’t wait to see if Australia’s bravest and fittest young couples have what it takes to make the biggest splash on Cannonball!”

Brad Lyons, Seven’s director of production, stated: “Australians of all ages will be cheering on our fearless contestants as they attempt to fly further, faster and harder than their competitors. Expect high flying thrills and stupendous spills—Cannonball’s got it all!”

Maarten Meijs, the managing director of Talpa Global, added: “We couldn’t think of a better home for Cannonball than Australia and are positive Seven and ITV Studios will do the format justice. This is the first project we’re working on together since the announcement of our exclusive production partnership with ITV Studios in various territories, and the exciting beginning of a fruitful relationship.”