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Million Dollar Island makes its debut in Bulgaria

March 13, 2024

In yet another expansion of its global footprint, the groundbreaking survival show Million Dollar Island is now set to captivate Bulgarian audiences. This time, it’s bTV Media Group that secured the rights from Talpa Studios to adapt this gripping reality format for Bulgaria. The show will be known as The Island of 100 Bracelets and will air this fall on bTV.

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Talpa Studios’ No Way Back heads to U.S. with Bear Grylls

March 12, 2024

Following the successful U.S. debut of the game show The Floor and the announcement of The Quiz With Balls heading to the U.S., Talpa Studios has partnered with Bunim/Murray Productions and The Natural Studios to introduce the new adventure reality sensation No Way Back to American viewers. No Way Back is the first project from Talpa Studios’ strategic partnership with Signal.Stream and has been praised for its innovation and captivating content. In the show, British former SAS trooper Bear Grylls will lead sixteen contestants through a series of unique challenges along a demanding trail, testing their limits and teamwork.

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Talpa Studios’ The Quiz With Balls is bouncing its way to Spain

March 04, 2024

The fun, play-along gameshow The Quiz With Balls, where giant yellow balls catapult contestants into a swimming pool, is making its way to Spain via Atresmedia on Antena 3. After the Netherlands and the USA, Spain will be the third market for the hit format. This isn’t the first time Atresmedia has teamed up with Talpa Studios as they purchased the popular show, The Floor, last year. The production for The Quiz With Balls will take place in Talpa Studios’ hub location in the Netherlands in collaboration with Spanish producer Warner Bros. The eight episodes will be broadcast in 2024.

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Talpa Studios announces Türkiye as 11th market for The Floor

February 22, 2024

The Floor continues its global journey as Talpa Studios announces the eleventh sale of its quiz show format to Türkiye. The show has been ordered and will be locally produced by ATV. The fourteen weekly primetime episodes are set to air on ATV in the summer of 2024. At the beginning of this year, The Floor had successful debuts in the USA, France and Italy, achieving high ratings and contributing to its run as one of the fastest-growing formats of 2023.

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Million Dollar Island sets sail to Romania

January 23, 2024

Along with the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, the U.S., and the Middle East, Talpa Studios’ Million Dollar Island marks its next territory in Romania. The groundbreaking adventure show was developed through a creative partnership with Monday Media. After a successful second season in the Netherlands on SBS6 and Amazon Prime, the trailblazing show has been commissioned by Kanal D and will be produced in-house. The casting has already started and thousands of applicants have signed up to participate in this intense competition. The show – which is called ‘Insula de 1 milion’ in Romania – is set to air on Kanal D.

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Adventure reality show No Way Back kicks off with an impressive debut  

January 15, 2024

No Way Back, Talpa Studios’ brand-new adventure reality show, where a group of fearless adventurers embarks on a grueling trail through Norway’s rugged nature, is on the road to success. Last week, the first episode scored great numbers on SBS6 in the Netherlands. With an average market share of 17,3% in the 25-59 demo (delayed viewing included), a promising tone was set for the series. The show is a favorite among on-demand viewers: a significant 23% (25-59) watched the show later, highlighting its strong appeal for flexible viewing. No Way Back also marks the successful beginning of the recently announced partnership between Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream, showcasing the power of the strategic creative collaboration.

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Great start for Talpa Studios’ quiz show The Floor in the USA, France, and Italy

January 09, 2024

On January 2nd, the U.S. version of The Floor hosted by Rob Lowe, premiered on the FOX television network with impressive ratings. The globally popular quiz show format made its U.S. debut, reaching 3.9 million multiplatform viewers in Live + 3 ratings and ranking as FOX’s most-watched unscripted Tuesday debut in 13 years. A special 8-minute preview of the series airing post-NFL on FOX on Christmas evening garnered a 2.2 L+SD ratings (Live + Same Day) and 8.7 million viewers. With The Floor, FOX delivered its most-watched Tuesday with entertainment programming in almost eight months. The Floor’s premiere was FOX’s largest total multiplatform audience for an unscripted debut in two years and is also FOX’s most streamed gameshow debut on record, marking a promising start for the quiz show that has become one of the fastest-growing formats of 2023.

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Talpa Studios’ The Floor hits 10 markets in its first year

December 21, 2023

Talpa Studios announces the ninth and tenth international sales of its hit quiz show The Floor, to Argentina and Hungary. This development is significant for Talpa Studios, as it introduces the popular format to the Latin American market. With these rapid extensions, The Floor has become one of the fastest growing formats of 2023. In less than a year since its premiere, it’s achieved a remarkable milestone by expanding into 10 markets, a testament to its widespread appeal and fulfilling industry expectations.

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Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream combine strengths in strategic partnership 

November 20, 2023

Talpa Studios has established a strategic creative partnership with Signal.Stream, a Dutch content and production house focused on the streaming market. With their years of format knowledge and an extensive global network, Talpa Studios makes an ideal partner for Signal.Stream and their global ambitions. Signal.Stream operates independently from their headquarters in Amsterdam with a team of experts deeply connected to the streamer industry and the digitally-savvy generation. The first project of this promising collaboration is No Way Back, a new adventure reality show where a group of adventurers will embark on a grueling trail through Norway’s rugged nature. The show will premiere on SBS6 in the Netherlands on January 7, 2024.

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