A.S.S. – Anti Survival Show lands first international deal in Hungary

October 12, 2026 A.S.S. – Anti Survival Show, the reality format from Signal.Stream and John de Mol’s Talpa Studios, has secured its first international commission. RTL Hungary has ordered a 12-episode local adaptation, set to be produced in May 2027 at the format’s international production hub in Greece. A.S.S. is an unconventional reality competition where the biggest challenge isn’t surviving the wilderness, but surviving each other. The deal follows the format’s successful Dutch debut and recommission for a second season on NET5, Kijk.nl and Belgian streaming platform Streamz.

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The Hungarian commission marks an important step in the international rollout of A.S.S., with RTL Hungary becoming the first international broadcaster to join the production hub in Greece. The hub is now opening up to broadcasters worldwide, offering a proven format with an established production setup for local adaptations.

B17 Entertainment develops U.S. adaptation

Alongside its European expansion, A.S.S. – Anti Survival Show is also making moves in the U.S., where B17 Entertainment is developing an American adaptation. The production company plans to pitch the format to U.S. broadcasters and streaming platforms, bringing its comedic take on survival reality to the American market.

Peter Kolosi, Chief Content Officer, RTL Hungary: “We are very proud of our recent successes with local adaptations of Signal.Stream’s highly innovative formats, distributed by Talpa Studios. The second season of Most Wanted has just concluded in Hungary with great success, and Catch Us is already in production as we head into MIPCOM. We are really happy to extend our partnership with A.S.S., another modern and exciting format.”

Wouter van der Pauw, founder of Signal.Stream: “We created A.S.S. to turn the traditional survival genre upside down. It’s not really about surviving on a deserted beach. It’s about what happens when you put twelve larger-than-life personalities in a competition where luxury is always within reach, but never guaranteed. After its success in the Netherlands, we’re excited to take that unique mix of reality, comedy and competition international. With Hungary on board, a production hub in Greece and development underway in the US, this is just the beginning.”

Sebastian van Barneveld, Director Global Distribution at Talpa Studios: “The first international commission is an important milestone for A.S.S., but what makes the format particularly attractive is its flexibility. With both a stripped daily version and a weekly, story-arc-driven version, broadcasters can adapt the format to their programming needs. Combined with our international production hub in Greece, which offers a high-quality, cost-efficient production setup, we’ve created a strong proposition for the international market. With interest growing across multiple territories, Hungary is an exciting first step.”

About the show

Twelve reality stars battle for a life of luxury aboard a spectacular yacht. But there’s a catch: those who lose are sent to a miserable beach, where survival is a struggle and luxury is a constant temptation. They can see the yacht, hear the parties and almost smell the cocktails. Paradise is right in front of them. The only thing standing in their way? Each other. Getting aboard requires winning physical challenges. But staying there is an entirely different game. In the psychological Game of Deception, strategy, manipulation and betrayal determine who gets to enjoy the champagne and who is sent straight back to survival hell. With shifting alliances, clashing personalities and a constant battle between luxury and misery, A.S.S. – Anti Survival Showturns traditional survival television upside down. In the finale, the remaining contestants compete for a €50,000 cash prize.

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