All the latest news from the global content industry on Monday, 14 July
Estonia & Latvia’s TV3 take Talpa’a Floor
Talpa Studios’ quiz show The Floor is set to make its debut in both Estonia and Latvia following a deal with media group TV3.
In Estonia, the show will premiere on TV3 with 60 daily episodes, while Latvia’s channel of the same name will debut a 12-episode weekly version.
Both versions will be produced by Elitaz in a newly developed Baltic hub, set up to service productions across the region.
The deals mean the format, which sees 100 contestants battling to take control of a giant LED floor divided into one hundred squares, has now been ordered in 24 territories.
Nippon TV names ex-int’l chief to lead music unit
Nippon TV’s former head of international business and a previous leader of its anime arm, Kako Kuwahara, has been appointed to run the Japanese giant’s music division.
Kuwahara becomes president and chief exec at Nippon Television Music Corporation, which manages works and sales of music and character IPs originating from Nippon TV.
The company oversees musical works including scores and opening/ending themes for anime titles such as HUNTER×HUNTER, as well as working exploiting international merchandising and game adaptation opportunities.
Kuwahara replaces Akihiro Shimizu, who has been appointed as president of Tipness, also a subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings, that operates fitness clubs throughout Japan.
Corus to shutter five kids channels
Canada’s Corus Entertainment is shutting down five of its kids channels amid an ongoing battle with advertising revenues.
Nickelodeon, Disney XD, Disney Jr., Disney Frenchand ABC Spark are all to stop broadcasting from 1 September, following what the Toronto-based operator described as a “comprehensive review” and the “evolving needs” of audiences.
Corus has been battling costs over recent years and last month said it had cut 7% of its workforce amid an ailing advertising market.
BBCS, BBC3 prep Chloe Ayling docuseries
Kidnap victim Chloe Ayling is to revisit her time in captivity in a BBC Studios docuseries.
Three-part Chloe Ayling: My Unbelievable Kidnapping is for BBC3 and sees her recount the 2017 ordeal and how it continues to shape her life.
She also looks to come to terms with the media’s reaction, and why so many people refused to believe her. It is the first interview Ayling has given since her abductors were convicted.
The executive producer is Katharine Patrick, the edit exec producer is Magnus Temple, and the series editor is Vivienne Perry. The series is directed by Stuart Bernard and Miles Bladen-Ryall and will be distributed internationally by BBC Studios.
Prime’s LOL remake in UK returns S1 winner
Amazon Prime Video’s hit comedy entertainment format Last One Laughing UK (LOL) has completed filming its second series, with Bob Mortimer returning, Broadcast understands.
It is thought that the veteran performer, who won the first series of the Zeppotron and Initial-produced show, will compete against a new crop of comedians for the next series.
The UK version of the format, which has been remade with success for Amazon in numerous international territories, is set to air in 2026 on Prime Video Worldwide. LOL sees comedians compete to make each other laugh, without laughing themselves. Read more
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