Top Deals for TV Formats
Every edition, we try and bring you trends on content demand trends within our industry. Vitrina tracks transactions across IP-Development, Production, Distribution, Acquisition and Collaborations from 60+ markets. This gives us the best global scan and understanding of what contents hot and what’s not.
In this edition, besides our usual fare of the latest production financing, distribution, and acquisition trends, we have an additional attraction: TV Formats! Genres, unlike TV formats, are conceptual frameworks existing in the minds of content producers and viewers. They are not tangible commodities that could be bought and sold globally. TV formats, on the other hand, represent products actively traded in the global marketplace. They have evolved into an integral part of the television industry’s business landscape. Changes in distribution technologies and the evolution of transnational media enterprises have resulted in a multitude of new content being produced and copyrighted to ensure format developers are able to secure larger revenues internationally.
Let’s look at some of the latest trends in the production, distribution and acquisition of TV Formats.
TV Formats Special
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TV Formats Special
Fremantle, an undisputed leader in TV format development, boasts successful formats sold worldwide, totaling nearly 40,000 hours of programming. The company’s extensive content catalog showcases the diverse genres TV Formats now encompass. While previously limited to games and quiz shows, TV Formats have evolved to span nearly every genre.
In the past, format developers faced challenges addressing plagiarism due to limited international influence. However, the landscape has evolved. With the establishment of organizations like the ‘Format Recognition and Protection Association (FRAPA)’, the industry has taken proactive measures. Many format developers, including major players like Fremantle, now collaborate with multinational media enterprises, often forming joint ventures with local studios and production houses. This strategy not only protects their intellectual property but also enhances their ability to navigate and succeed in foreign markets.
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So which high-impact TV Formats have already shown to be successful in other markets and streaming services?
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Which TV Formats have been chosen by platforms globally? This is one of the powerful indicators tracked by Vitrina to determine high demand and impact content. We found more than 10,000 titles that have been acquired by multiple platforms. Many of these have been adapted in other regions and some are also developed locally to produce culturally relevant versions
American Ninja Warrior
TV Series | 2009,
English, Reality – Returning Series
Country of origin: United States of America
Worldwide Reach – 94 Platforms
(Platforms including Prime Video, Netflix, Paramount +, Hulu and more)
LEGO Masters
TV Series | 2020 | TV-PG
English, Family, Reality – Returning Series
Country of origin: United States of America
Worldwide Reach – 62 Platforms
(Platforms including Netflix, ITV, Prime Video, Hulu and more)
America’s Got Talent
TV Series | 2006 | TV-PG
English, Reality : Returning Series
Country of origin: United States of America
Worldwide Reach – 62 Platforms
(Platforms including ITV, Netflix, Hulu, NBC and more)
TV Formats Special
Every year, TV Formats rights are acquired to develop and produce adapted versions in several markets. There are some companies that stand out in this field. Vitrina keeps an eye on TV Format deals as they happen. This way, you can connect with the best in the business to stay on top of the Formats business in entertainment . If you are a production studio specializing in format development, knowing who the top players are is paramount to success.
TV Formats Special
Who are the most influential dealmakers in the industry for TV Formats?
Vitrina tracks deals, transactions and catalogs across Content IP, Development, Production, Acquisitions and Collaborations. We follow the activities of influential dealmakers across genres, countries, and companies. Understanding the key players in TV Formats is valuable. However, identifying influential dealmakers brings you closer to finalizing deals. Check out some of the dealmakers picked up by our system. Click on link to learn about the others

Sophie Ferron

Lucas Green

Tim Gerhartz

Angus Ross

Ruth Berry

Haryaty Rahman
TV Formats Special
Who are the largest acquirers for TV Formats? From our daily monitoring of content acquisition deals as well as streamer catalogs, we are able to create lists of the largest buyers for every genre, language and country. For TV Formats, check out some of the largest buyers:
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Let’s take a look at some of the most notable formats being acquired globally. Starting with trending formats, we also look at some of the most acquired formats in recent weeks including a special mention of formats featured at the recently concluded MIPCOM 2023 event
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Find It, Fix It, Flog It
(Season Renewal)
UKTV signed a production deal with HCA Entertainment for Find It, Fix It, Flog It Season 8-9
TV Formats Special
TV Formats Special
[On-Demand Webinar] : TV Formats | Acquisition Strategies
Missed our webinar? During the webinar we reviewed the most successful TV Formats internationally as well as ways to acquire hot, trending and high-demand Formats. Watch the recording now!
Our weekly global scan of new Productions getting greenlit/ financed as well as high-demand content and IP being acquired from around the world.
Our “High-Demand Content” lists are based on following dealmakers – thousands of leaders in Content Acquisition for every major and minor streamer, broadcaster and distributor. We follow their actions individually as well as cumulatively to understand global demand. We call this approach “Collective Wisdom of Content Curators“. Read more about our methodology.
BBC Children’s and Education signed an acquisition deal with The Pokémon Company International for Pokémon Horizons: The Series for United Kingdom
Prime Video signed an acquisition deal with RSVP and Roy Kapur Films for Pippa
TV Formats Special
[On-Demand Webinar] : TV Formats | Acquisition Strategies
Missed our webinar? During the webinar we reviewed the most successful TV Formats internationally as well as ways to acquire hot, trending and high-demand Formats. Watch the recording now!