Producer Ed October Launches New Venture to Acquire Youngest Media

Producer Ed October has launched Youngest Media Group in the U.S. to complete the acquisition of the IP assets of U.K.-based Youngest Media, which is in liquidation.

The purchase includes the rights to the formats and/or completed episodes of more than 15 series, including Small Fortune (NBC and ITV), Game of Clones (MTV U.S. and five other territories) and Moneybags (Channel 4). The acquisition also encompasses collaborations with John de Mol’s Talpa Concepts on Surprise Fund and Keshet International on The Search.

Youngest Media Group plans to shop the assets worldwide, refreshing the formats for new markets. The company will work directly with networks and streaming platforms and with production and distribution partners in some territories.

October will head up a new development and production team at the company, based in Los Angeles. “I’m excited to build upon this incredible foundation of internationally successful IP,” October said. “These formats are too fun to ignore.”