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At #MIPLONDON this week, we shared insights, exchanged ideas, and showcased how bold concepts turn into global formats. During two sessions, we took a deep dive into the journey from concept to production, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive first looks. With Sebastian van Barneveld, Geertje Hoek, and Wouter van der Pauw, we highlighted how #NoWayBack, #TheFloor, #TheQuizWithBalls, #TheTribute - Battle of the Bands, and #TheAlliance bring fresh energy to the industry—plus a sneak peek at what’s next! Meanwhile, #TheHeadliner took center stage, with an inside look at the creative vision behind this groundbreaking talent format. Thank you, MIP LONDON! 🙌 #TalpaStudios #MIPLONDON #GlobalFormats #UnscriptedFormats

𝐍𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧! ⛰️ Following the success of its first two seasons, Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream are excited to announce the return of #NoWayBack for a third season. Since its debut, the adventure reality show has proven to be one of SBS6’s strongest reality launches ever, delivering record-breaking performances and drawing in a younger audience. The first season, featuring unknown participants on a survival journey set in Norway, peaked at a 17.3% market share in the key 25-59 demographic. The second season, No Way Back VIPS, set in Romania, performed even better, achieving an impressive average market share of 21% (including delayed viewing), nearly doubling the SBS6 channel average of 11.8%. The show’s intense survival challenges and strategic reality gameplay have captivated Dutch audiences, attracting a significantly younger viewership with 53% of its viewers under 40 – a remarkable increase compared to the channel average. Given its overwhelming success, it’s no surprise that the third season will once again feature celebrities embarking on an unforgettable survival adventure. No Way Back was the first result of the strategic partnership between Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eU_HZAaa

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐔𝐒 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 #𝐅𝐎𝐗 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨! 💥💦 FOX has renewed the hit game show The Quiz with Balls for a second season! Hosted by the talented Jay Pharoah, the show quickly captured audiences last summer with its unique blend of engaging gameplay, comedic physical challenges, and high-energy entertainment. With brains, brawn, and plenty of unexpected plunges, it’s back for more fast-paced quizzing and larger-than-life fun.   “We’re incredibly proud that The Quiz with Balls is returning for a second season with Fox,” said John de Mol, owner of Talpa Studios. “The show’s success in the Netherlands has been tremendous, and we were excited to see how well it worked in the U.S. over the summer. This time around, we’re picking up the pace and adding more play-along moments, giving viewers an even more engaging and exciting experience.” Chris Culvenor, Executive Producer for Eureka added, “We are excited to re-team with Fox and Talpa for a new season of The Quiz with Balls. The show’s large-scale, originality and high stakes have captivated the audience and with Jay Pharoah returning as our brilliant host, Season Two is set to make another big splash.” #TalpaStudios #TheQuizWithBalls #GameShow #SeasonTwo #FOX

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🏆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀! 🏆 We’re really proud to share that The Floor (U.S.) has won in the Game and Quiz category at the 2025 Realscreen Awards! 🎉 A huge congratulations to our fantastic partners at Eureka Productions and FOX for bringing the show to life in the U.S. and making it a standout success. #TheFloor #RealscreenAwards #TalpaStudios #EurekaProductions #FOX

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟰 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 - 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 🎸✨ Talpa Studios’ nostalgic, feel-good music competition #TheTributeBattleoftheBands, has kicked off its fourth season with record-breaking numbers. The first episode delivered a standout performance, with an impressive 16.1% market share in the key demographic, well above the channel average of 11.8%. Including delayed viewing, the market share climbed even higher, to 18%, reflecting a highly successful start of the season. The strong ratings for The Tribute – Battle of the Bands highlight the show’s growing popularity and steady increase in both viewership and audience loyalty. This success is further proven by The Tribute – Live in Concert series, held in a major Dutch concert hall at the end of each season, which consistently sells out in record time – eight sold-out shows over just three seasons. Each season, the tribute bands give it their all, knowing that only the top four bands will earn the ultimate reward: headlining these highly anticipated concerts. Talpa Studios’ founder John de Mol proudly states: “These results are unheard of for SBS and represent the best rating performance of any show in the Talpa Studios catalog for four years running. This show truly sets itself apart from other band formats. The genuine and simple format mechanism, the gigantic level of authenticity of its contestants and fan-favorite music all play a part in its huge success. Additionally, the prize – a chance for the top four bands to perform at a major concert – which money can’t buy, is a huge draw. These concerts are always sold out in record time. Also, the spinoff material from the show, such as documentaries, performs incredibly well. It’s exciting to see how young viewers especially embrace tribute bands, contributing further to the show’s success.” #TalpaStudios #TheTribute #BattleOfTheBands #TributeCompetition

𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗜𝗣 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟮 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 🌍 We’re excited to share that Talpa Studios will be part of #MIPLONDON this February! On Monday, February 24th, at the IET London, we’ll host two exclusive sessions led by Sebastian van Barneveld, Director Global Distribution: 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 1: Fresh Formats, Endless Creativity – an insider’s look at some of our most successful and promising formats, including The Quiz with Balls, No Way Back, Most Wanted, and latest innovative format The Headliner. 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 2: The Headliner Spotlight – a deep dive into our latest talent format, premiering tonight on RTL 4 in the Netherlands. Curious to learn more or join us? Visit the MIP LONDON website for details and registration. See you there!   #TalpaStudios #MIPLONDON #CreativeFormats #TheHeadliner #Innovation

🟡🟡 🟡 🟡 🟡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚! Another big splash for #TheQuizwithBalls: the hit game show has been picked up by Canal 13 in Argentina. The game show, known for its unique blend of trivia and physical fun gameplay, will be produced at Talpa Studios’ Argentinian hub, operated by Kuarzo Entertainment. Guido Kaczka, the charismatic host of Argentina’s The Floor, will also be presenting The Quiz with Balls. With its proven international success, The Quiz with Balls, promises to deliver excitement, fun and competition to the Argentinian viewer. The show is set to air daily on Canal 13, with the launch date to be announced soon. Sebastian van Barneveld, Director Global Distribution at Talpa Studios: “This format was a breakout surprise hit for SBS6 in the Netherlands in 2023, and in the USA it was FOX’s most-watched non-scripted show this past summer. After Germany, Spain and the USA, the show continues to travel. We are excited for Argentinian viewers to experience this dynamic and engaging show.” Martin Kweller, CEO & Chairman of Kuarzo Entertainment: "We are honored to be the first production hub in America for such an innovative format as The Quiz with Balls. Our Argentinian production hub has already proven its versatility and success with the recording of both the Uruguayan and Argentinian versions of the hit show The Floor. Our strategic partnership with Talpa Studios, one of the leading global format creators, began with the success of The Floor and continues to strengthen our commitment to creativity and excellence in the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to bring this exciting format to Canal 13 and confident it will captivate the Argentine audience with its energy, dynamism, and originality." #TalpaStudios #TheQuizWithBalls #Argentina