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Talpa Studios brings The Quiz with Balls to Argentina

January 20, 2025

Another big splash for The Quiz with Balls: 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.

Read: Talpa Studios brings The Quiz with Balls to Argentina

Talpa Studios appoints former IDTV Creative Director Jasper Hoogendoorn as Chief Creative Officer

January 13, 2025

Talpa Studios, the creative production company founded by John de Mol, has announced the appointment of Jasper Hoogendoorn as its Chief Creative Officer. Internationally recognized as a visionary creative talent and one of the masterminds behind the hit format The Traitors, Hoogendoorn joins Talpa Studios at a pivotal moment, marking the next step in the company’s journey toward achieving its international ambitions.

Read: Talpa Studios appoints former IDTV Creative Director Jasper Hoogendoorn as Chief Creative Officer

Talpa Studios’ The Floor expands to Greece

December 05, 2024

Talpa Studios is proud to announce the expansion of its globally celebrated quiz format The Floor to Greece. The popular show will premiere on SKAI, one of Greece’s leading broadcasters, and will be produced by ACUNMEDYA. Recording is set to take place in Talpa Studios’ advanced production hub in the Netherlands, promising the same high-quality production that has captivated audiences worldwide. This achievement further strengthens The Floor’s position as one of the fastest-growing and most exciting formats in the global television landscape, with multiple renewals already secured in major markets.

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Talpa Studios and Spektr launch creative partnership with debut format 3 Minutes of Fame

November 20, 2024

Talpa Studios has strengthened its creative force by partnering with Spektr, an emerging player in innovative television formats. The first result of this exciting collaboration is the launch of the new feelgood singing show 3 Minutes of Fame on Dutch broadcaster SBS6. The partnership reflects Talpa Studios’ dedication to fostering impactful collaborations that elevate unique concepts. Spektr, known for developing original formats that reflect today’s culture, brings a fresh perspective to this collaboration, with Talpa Studios contributing its expertise in production, format development and international reach.

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Talpa Studios and Hasbro Entertainment showcase Trivial Pursuit at MIPCOM 2024

October 23, 2024

Talpa Studios and Hasbro Entertainment are highlighting the Trivial Pursuit format at MIPCOM for global buyers. Talpa Studios has joined forces with Hasbro Entertainment, the entertainment company that leverages Hasbro’s leading collection of iconic brands to develop and produce premium film, television, animation, and digital content for audiences of all ages, to reimagine the beloved trivia game Trivial Pursuit into a question-packed entertainment format hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actor, director, producer, and podcaster LeVar Burton (“Roots,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Reading Rainbow”). The show premiered on The CW Network on October 3rd.

Read: Talpa Studios and Hasbro Entertainment showcase Trivial Pursuit at MIPCOM 2024

Talpa Studios and Acun Medya present reality competition Muscles & Brains

October 22, 2024

Humans possess two great strengths: physical power and intelligence. But what happens when six exceptionally strong men, the ‘Muscles’, and six highly intelligent women, the ‘Brains’, join forces? Are they truly unbeatable? Dutch viewers are about to find out, in the new reality competition Muscles & Brains. The first episode of this brand-new Talpa Studios production will air on NET5 on the 28th of October. The show was recorded in the Dominican Republic as part of the creative partnership between Talpa Studios and Acun Medya. Acun Medya has already sold the format to several of its key territories, with announcements coming soon. All versions will be produced at their ACM production hub in the Dominican Republic.

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Talpa Studios’ hit quiz format The Floor expands to 20 countries

October 20, 2024

Talpa Studios’ internationally successful quiz format The Floor continues to break boundaries and has now reached a new milestone: in just one and a half years, the format has been sold to 20 countries. After an impressive first year, during which The Floor set global records, five new territories have now joined the growing list of successful adaptations, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing formats worldwide. Recordings for multiple countries are taking place at Talpa Studios’ cutting-edge production hub in the Netherlands, ensuring the show’s high production value.

Read: Talpa Studios’ hit quiz format The Floor expands to 20 countries

StukTV enters exclusive partnership with Videoland

October 07, 2024

StukTV, the number one online entertainment platform for edgy and original content in the Netherlands, has announced an exclusive partnership with Videoland. This collaboration marks a significant shift for StukTV, moving from a social-first to a streamer-first strategy. As part of this new direction, several exciting (new) titles will premiere exclusively on Videoland, the biggest local streaming service in the Netherlands. Talpa Studios, the owner of the StukTV brand, will handle international distribution of these titles. Operational execution has been entrusted to its creative partner Signal.Stream, leveraging their streaming expertise and long-standing relationship with StukTV’s founders. The first title to be released on the platform is Hunting Season – Most Wanted.

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Reality giants Kinetic Content and Talpa Studios join creative forces for Watch Your Back, securing first Dutch commission

September 06, 2024

Talpa Studios, Signal.Stream and Kinetic Content, the acclaimed production powerhouse behind global hit shows like Love is Blind, have joined forces to launch an exciting new arc’d reality competition format, Watch Your Back. This thrilling game of deception is the result of a unique collaboration between the three parties, each bringing their distinct creative expertise to the table. Following its successful first Dutch commission in the Netherlands, the producers are now gearing up to introduce the format to the United States.

Read: Reality giants Kinetic Content and Talpa Studios join creative forces for Watch Your Back, securing first Dutch commission

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