{"id":24839,"date":"2026-03-31T10:55:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/wbd-access-launches-production-incubator-for-secrets-of-the-franchise\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:00:42","slug":"wbd-access-launches-production-incubator-for-secrets-of-the-franchise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/wbd-access-launches-production-incubator-for-secrets-of-the-franchise\/","title":{"rendered":"WBD Access Launches Production Incubator for Food Network Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Warner Bros. Discovery Access has launched the Production Incubator pipeline program, in collaboration with Food Network and discovery+, to develop a new concept that highlights the U.K.\u2019s culinary landscape.<\/p>\n

Production companies are asked to submit an idea for a 1×22-minute pilot for the already-established Food Network and discovery+ format Secrets of the…<\/em>, which previously included Secrets of the Pub Kitchen<\/em> and Secrets of the Curry Kitchen<\/em>. Up to seven production companies will be selected to take part in a structured development week, where they will shape their concepts with the support of WBD commissioners and producers.<\/p>\n

Applicants will then be invited back for a Pitch Day, where ideas will be presented to network and streaming executives and discovery+ commissioners. Three concepts will be selected for a one-episode formal commission for Food Network and discovery+.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to be working with the WBD Access team to launch this project, bringing an exciting opportunity to the wealth of talent in emerging production companies across the U.K. who haven\u2019t yet worked with WBD,\u201d said Charlotte Reid, VP of commissioning at Warner Bros. Discovery. \u201cThe Secrets of the…<\/em> format has had great success on Food Network and discovery+, and I can\u2019t wait to see what foodie stories our applicants bring to the table.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jennifer Sobol, director of inclusion pipeline programs at Warner Bros. Discovery Access, added, \u201cWe are so excited to launch the Production Incubator alongside Food Network and discovery+, which represents a fantastic opportunity to champion a vast range of voices and stories from across the U.K.\u2019s vibrant culinary landscape. By supporting emerging production companies and helping them bring their concepts to life, we aim to foster greater inclusion within the industry and showcase the breadth of talent and creativity that exists in our communities in the U.K.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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