Fremantle announces a series of significant script sales in Asia, including some of our most acclaimed dramas of the year, highlighting the continued global demand for high-quality stories.

Leading the deals is Sandokan: The Pirate Prince, the action-adventure series from our team at Lux Vide for Rai (Italy), adapted from Emilio Salgari’s classic saga. The series has been picked up by Rewind’s HITS NOW (Pan-Regional Asia), Hulu (Japan) and LG U+ (South Korea).

Joining the lineup is Hotel Costiera, a fast-paced drama also from Lux Vide, directed by Emmy® winner Adam Bernstein (Breaking Bad, Fargo). The series will debut on Rewind’s HITS NOW (Pan-Regional Asia), Star Entertainment (India), and LG U+ (South Korea).

Also heading to Asia is The Iris Affair, a Sky Original thriller from Neil Cross, creator of Luther. Starring Niamh Algar (Mary & George, The Virtues) and Tom Hollander (The White Lotus, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans) this tense, cinematic chase drama will launch on BBC First and BBC Player (Pan-Regional Asia) and WOWOW (Japan).

Meanwhile, Now TV Limited in Hong Kong has acquired a number of our flagship dramas, including Little Disasters from Roughcut Television, the psychological thriller starring Diane Kruger (Troy, Inglourious Basterds); Film Club, a romantic comedy-drama from Gaumont UK, co-created, and co-written by Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education, The White Lotus S3) and Ralph Davis (House of the Dragon, Big Boys), who also star in the series; The Rumour, a tense drama co-produced by Clapperboard Studios and Cuba Pictures, starring Rachel Shenton (All Creatures Great and Small, For Her Sins); Daddy Issues Season 2 from Fudge Park, featuring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey (Sherwood, The Walking Dead) and Big Mood Season 2 from Dancing Ledge Productions, starring Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls) and Lydia West (It’s A Sin, Inside Man).

Lastly, South Korea’s LG U+ has acquired over 70 hours of Fremantle dramas, spanning 2025 scripted headliners as well as acclaimed catalogue titles, including Haut et Court TV, Masha and Spiro Film’s gripping thriller No Man’s Land, Working Title television and Southern Light Films adventure drama The Luminaries starring Eva Green (Casino Royale, Penny Dreadful, Sin City) and Paolo Sorrentino’s The Young Pope and The New Pope starring Jude Law.

Haryaty Rahman, EVP Distribution Asia, Fremantle, commented: “It’s been amazing to see the incredible response to our scripted slate across Asia. The appetite for authentic storytelling has never been stronger, and our partners across the region are really connecting with our bold new dramas and iconic catalogue titles. We can’t wait for audiences to experience these exceptional series and with exciting projects like Baywatch and Kill Jackie on the horizon, we’re expecting even bigger things ahead for Fremantle’s scripted business in Asia.”

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This production is commissioned by Exit365, the same team behind the highly successful seasons of The Voice Thailand. Details on where the show will air will be shared in the coming months.

Thailand is set to make history in 2025 with the launch of The Voice Pride, the first LGBTQ+ edition of the globally beloved talent competition The Voice. The groundbreaking series will celebrate the diversity and artistry of the LGBTQ+ community, premiering during Pride Month in June 2025.

The announcement coincides with a landmark year for Thailand, as the country’s new same-sex marriage law takes effect, further cementing its reputation as a trailblazer in equality and inclusivity in Asia.

“The Voice Pride is not just a competition but a celebration of love, acceptance, and incredible talent,” said Pattanee Jareeyatana, CEO & MD Exit365, “As Thailand takes historic steps toward equality, we’re proud to amplify the voices of the LGBTQ+ community and give them the spotlight they deserve.”

Ayesha Surty, Head of Brand Partnerships Asia, ITV Studios added: “We are incredibly proud to partner with Exit365 on this historic journey for The Voice. With The Voice Pride, Thailand continues to lead the way in showcasing world-class talent and the power of representation and inclusion in entertainment. This milestone edition of The Voice embodies the core values of the format—celebrating individuality, diversity, and the universal language of music. As The Voice Thailand gears up for its 10th season, adding The Voice Pride further cements the series’ legacy as a platform for change, creativity, and inspiration.”

Tenth season of The Voice Thailand

The introduction of The Voice Pride comes as Exit365 continues to expand its portfolio of successful productions. The ninth season of The Voice Thailand, which aired on Channel One HD, garnered great ratings and introduced two new coaches, Coach Oat and Coach Jaii, along with the beloved existing Coaches, Coach Kim and Coach Kong who captured audiences’ hearts. In recognition of its success, the series has been recommissioned for its tenth season, also set to air in 2025 on Channel One HD.

Awards

Beyond Thailand, The Voice franchise continues to thrive across Asia. This year, The Voice Generations Philippines, with our partners GMA Inc won “The Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023” while The Voice Kids Mongolia, with our partners Mongol TV proudly won the award for “Best Adaptation of an Existing Format” at the prestigious Asian Awards this weekend.

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TBS will produce and broadcast a five-part second season of the hit format, which will premiere on its network Channel 6 and streaming platforms TVer and U-Next on November 23rd.

Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) in Japan has renewed reality competition format Lego Masters for a second season, following a deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment.

TBS will produce and broadcast a five-part second season of the hit format, which will premiere on its network Channel 6 and streaming platforms TVer and U-NEXT on November 23rd.

Lego Masters is a globally popular competition format with the creative fun of Lego play at its heart, with the format now ordered by a total of 20 international broadcasters across Europe, the US, Australia and Asia, while the first extension of the main show – Lego Masters: Out of the Box – was announced last month.

Originally created by Tuesday’s Child Television and the Lego Group, Banijay Entertainment globally distributes the format and finished tape for the show, which sees pairs compete against each other to wow judges with awesome inspiring designs and brick builds.

Michael Ebbesen, General Manager, Lego Japan, said: ”Lego Masters represents some of the most imaginative and creative interpretations of the globally iconic Lego System in Play, and we’re thrilled to see a second season of it renewed in Japan. We hope it inspires and entertains builders equally, and we can’t wait to see what the teams create from November onwards!”

Aso Kunihiro, Producer of TBS, added: “Following a successful first season, Lego Masters Japan will return with new contestants who will use all their skill and ingenuity to complete challenges and awe-inspiring builds. Season one ended with a victorious pair of students from the University of Tokyo and we hope to deliver a glimpse of their progress this year – as well as the moment when a new star is born.”

Rashmi Bajpai, EVP Sales Asia, Banijay Rights, who negotiated the TBS renewal with her team, said: “Lego Masters is a captivating global format that provides uplifting viewing for audiences worldwide. After a successful launch in Japan earlier this year, we are delighted this version will return to TBS this month in what we hope will be for many years to come.”

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Max’s launch includes the premiere of the highly anticipated HBO original production Dune: Prophecy, as well as Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, hosted by James and Oliver Phelps.

Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s premier streaming service, announced its official launch in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Starting today, subscribers can enjoy iconic brands such as HBO, Harry Potter, DC Universe, Cartoon Network, and Max Originals.

Max’s launch includes the premiere of the highly anticipated HBO original production Dune: Prophecy, as well as Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, hosted by James and Oliver Phelps.

Upcoming releases this month include Twisters, Expend4bles, and IF, Max’s original film Sweethearts, and the third season of HBO’s original drama series The Sex Lives of College Girls.

JB Perrette, CEO and President of Streaming and Global Games at Warner Bros. Discovery, commented, “The first direct launch of Max in Asia-Pacific marks another major milestone in the worldwide expansion of Max, which is now the fastest growing global streaming service. We are excited to delight fans in the region with our iconic brands and franchises and are in the early stages of our growth as we plan to expand Max to many more markets in 2025 and 2026.”

James Gibbons, President of Asia Pacific at Warner Bros. Discovery, said, “From Harry Potter to Friends, House of the Dragon, HBO, DC, and the best collection of recent Hollywood hits, Max subscribers can enjoy world-class content with a new seamless streaming experience and customization to create their viewing. With various subscription plans for different needs and availability across many of the region’s leading platform partners, it’s easy for local fans to start enjoying Max”.

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Banijay Asia acquires format rights from Sony Pictures Television to adapt five popular international series.

Banijay Asia, part of Banijay Entertainment, has signed an agreement with Sony Pictures Television to acquire the format rights to produce Indian remakes of five popular international series. Among these are the Colombian series La Prepago and Rosario Tijeras.

The international favourites by Sony Pictures Television, which Banijay Asia will recreate for Indian viewers, include:

Drop Dead Diva: A captivating blend of comedy and drama which follows the story of a fashion model who dies in a sudden car accident and reincarnates into the body of a brilliant, plus-sized lawyer.

La Prepago: This gripping Colombian telenovela centres around a woman living a double life: one as a beautiful university student with a normal love life from a traditional family; the other as a high-class escort who is paid for companionship to support her family.

Men At Work: A hilarious comedy series that chronicles the lives of four friends navigating the complexities of work, relationships, and friendship in the bustling city of New York.

Mob Doctor: Combining elements of medical drama and organised crime, Mob Doctor tells the story of a talented surgeon who works at an upscale Chicago hospital but finds herself entangled with the mafia when she is forced to treat their wounded.

Rosario Tijeras: The series follows the journey of a vengeance-obsessed, young woman from the slums of Colombia and her love affair with two best friends who come from wealthy families.

Expressing her enthusiasm about the partnership, Mrinalini Jain, Group Chief Development Officer, Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India, said: “This collaboration allows us to bring some of the world’s most iconic and celebrated series to India by reimagining them through an Indian lens and adding a cultural twist. Each of these shows has a rich history and a massive following, and we are committed to maintaining their essence while making them relatable to our Indian viewers. Our journey with Sony Pictures Television is driven by a shared passion for storytelling, and commitment to deliver captivating content, and we look forward to continuing to bring the best of global entertainment to the Indian market while ensuring each adaptation creates an unforgettable experience for our audiences.”

Sonika Bhasin, VP, Distribution, India, Sony Pictures Television said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Banijay Asia to bring international favourites to Indian audiences in new and exciting ways. These shows have garnered immense popularity worldwide, and we are excited to see them adapted for Indian audiences. We believe Banijay Asia has the expertise to deliver high-quality adaptations that capture the essence of the original series while offering a fresh perspective that appeals to the local audience. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the universal appeal of Sony’s rich content library while embracing the vibrant culture and storytelling techniques of India, which has emerged as a key market for the global entertainment sector. With our combined expertise and creative vision, these adaptations will achieve the same level of success and appreciation across South Asia.”

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Mother achieved award-winning success when it first aired on Nippon TV in 2010, and it is now Asia’s most exported scripted format.

Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, and ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading content provider, are partnering for the tenth adaptation of the hit Japanese TV drama Mother for Filipino audiences, which will be known locally by its title Saving Grace.

Mother achieved award-winning success when it first aired on Nippon TV in 2010, and it is now Asia’s most exported scripted format.

The series about love and motherhood spawned various critically acclaimed adaptations in different countries – Turkey, South Korea, Ukraine, Thailand, China, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Mongolia. The Philippine version records a landmark tenth adaptation of the coveted script.

“We’re very happy and excited to announce ABS-CBN Studios’ newest Dreamscape production, Saving Grace. This is the Philippine adaptation of Mother that was created and produced by Nippon TV. This is our first adaptation of a Nippon TV series, and we are very grateful to Nippon TV for entrusting us with the rights to the Filipino version. It’s a beautiful story that centers around the importance of family and motherhood and promises to be a very emotionally engaging and heartwarming series that will deeply resonate with the Filipino audience and the non-Filipino audiences worldwide,” shared Cory Vidanes, chief operating officer of ABS-CBN.

“As we celebrate our landmark tenth international deal for Mother, we are delighted to announce this adaptation with ABS-CBN. Mother is a beautiful story, and we are confident that the Filipino audience will love it. Best wishes to the cast and crew,” said Yuki Akehi and Sally Yamamoto, Content Business, Nippon TV.

Saving Grace will go into production soon and is set to air in 2025. The thrilling story revolves around a struggling teacher who impulsively abducts a young student who suffers from abuse from her mother. The risky journey becomes complicated as it turns into a national manhunt for the child.

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The brand integrates Atresmedia Televisión, DeAPlaneta Entertainment, Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group, Motion Pictures, Onza Distribution, RTVE, and The Mediapro Studio.

Next week, Audiovisual from Spain will showcase original content made in Spain to the Asian market during the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF). This event is considered the most significant entertainment industry market in the Asian region.

Audiovisual from Spain is the umbrella brand of ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones for the internationalization of Spanish audiovisual content companies, made up of the companies Atresmedia Televisión, DeAPlaneta Entertainment, Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group, Motion Pictures, Onza Distribution, RTVE and The Mediapro Studio.

During ATF 2023, Audiovisual from Spain organized the second breakfast edition for Asian buyers under the title Spain’s Content Goldmine: in demand like never before. This event provided a platform for Spanish distributors to showcase their latest productions to more than 40 buyers from the Asia-Pacific region.

This meeting will include a brief presentation on Spanish content consumption in the Asia-Pacific region by Fred Black, Principal Analyst and Head of Commissioning Research at Ampere Analytics.

Notable productions to be presented by Spanish distributors include Atresmedia Televisión, Déjate Ver; DeAPlaneta Entertainment, Nina & Olga; Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group, Urban; Motion Pictures, Chipi Chapi Songs; Onza Distribution, Relatos Salvajes de Madrid; RTVE, La Moderna; The Mediapro Studio, Las Pelotaris, 1926; A Spanish animation project, finalist in the ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch.

The animated feature film Musgo is the only Spanish project chosen among the nine finalists participating in the ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch, the first edition of this new pitching session that selects European and Asian animation projects focused on young adult audiences in search of financing and co-production opportunities. Producer Jordi B. Oliva, from the Catalan company Imagic TV, will present the project at the pitching session on Thursday 7th, from 12:00 to 13:30.

The initiative has included several online workshops for the finalists during the previous months in which they have been given keys to setting up co-productions between Europe and Asia, tips on making a successful pitch, and personalized advice on their projects and financing strategies. The organization will also coordinate one-on-one meetings between the candidates and executives interested in learning more about their projects after the pitch.

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After closing a partnership with Thema, a Canal+ company, Globo takes its premieres to the Asia TV Forum & Markets (ATF).

ATF is the most crucial event in the entertainment and media content sector in Asia, in which Globo will participate hand in hand with Thema after closing an exclusive distribution agreement to promote its premieres and most successful telenovelas, series, classic dramas and sale of formats for local adaptations, as part of the Brazilian company’s desire to position its content in Asia.

Fábio Mauro, the representative of Globo’s Content Distribution and Partnerships, has stated that combining these ATF products with Thema is crucial to expand their presence in Asia. “Asia is a strategic territory for Globo, and we are thrilled about this partnership, which will undoubtedly introduce our stories to new audiences,” he emphasized.

Some of the titles Globo will be presenting at ATF are the telenovelas Tierra de Deseos, currently airing in prime time in Brazil, Sólo Confia, and Amor Perfecto, which aired this year.

Globoplay Originals, such as the telenovela Todas as Flores and Intolerantes, Globoplay’s most popular series in Brazil, are also among Globo’s bets at ATF. Avenida Brasil, a product sold in more than 140 countries, El Clon, and India: A Love Story are some of the great dramatic classics in the event’s portfolio.

Globo offers a range of TV formats that can be adapted to local productions. These include popular telenovelas like La Favorita and Fina Estampa, comedy series like Shippeados, drama series like Por Segunda Vez, and children’s content such as Detectives of the Blue Condominium.

To expand the reach of its business model, Globo has recently announced the sale of the Avenida Brasil format to Ay Yapim, a Turkish production company. Additionally, Globo is currently airing Salve al Rey in Japan, while Avenida Brasil, Bajo Presión, and Verdades Secretas premiered in Japan and Vietnam last year.

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