Something Special Seals French Format Options

Something Special has optioned the rights to two Korean formats to Studio TF1’s Flanagan Productions label in France.

The deal includes Still Alive, a reality competition set in a mysterious mansion, which has clinched 14 deals, including in Germany, Italy and the Nordics.

Flanagan Productions has also optioned The Penthouse Game, a financial-themed reality competition created and produced by Channel A.

Jin Woo Hwang, president and executive producer at Something Special, said: “Something Special enjoys a truly wonderful partnership with Studio TF1, and we are thrilled they’ve acquired two of our most popular competition formats, the engaging and spooky game show Still Alive and financial-themed format competition The Penthouse Game. Something Special is pleased to offer a wide variety of Korean-born formats for global audiences.”

InSoon Kim, executive VP and head of content at Something Special, noted: “Studio TF1 chose well with Still Alive and The Penthouse Game, as French viewers will be very drawn to these two exciting shows like our Korean viewers. Something Special continues to deliver on our motto—create and connect.”

Florence Boudaud, head of Flanagan Productions, added: “We are delighted to bring these fresh, high-concept Korean formats to the French audience. Their unique mechanics and creative ambition align perfectly with Flanagan’s editorial line and Studio TF1’s vision for innovative storytelling.”