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Talpa Studios introduces 3 Minutes of Fame to Brazilian audiences with TV Globo

March 27, 2025

Talpa Studios proudly announces the first international sale of its heartfelt musical entertainment format 3 Minutes of Fame, to TV Globo in Brazil. The show offers a platform for hidden talents with beautiful voices who have never dared to step onto the stage. 3 Minutes of Fame is set to enrichTV Globo’s Sunday programming within their popular show Domingão com Huck. The production will take place in Rio de Janeiro at TV Globo’s facilities. The show is scheduled to premiere in April 2025.

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Most Wanted expands to Germany following Videoland success

March 25, 2025

The debut of the hit show Most Wanted on Videoland has been a resounding success and is now set to expand internationally. The immersive reality escape and chase game will soon premiere on streaming platform Joyn in Germany, marking a significant milestone in its global journey. In the Netherlands, Videoland has just confirmed a second season, following the strong performance of the first, which captivated audiences and held an impressive spot in the Videoland Top 10 for seven consecutive weeks. Wouter van der Pauw, creative founder at Signal.Stream, points to a key factor in its success: “Most Wanted was designed as a content event. Viewers aren’t just watching the chase, they’re part of it through social media, live interaction and celebrity engagement. That sense of urgency made the show truly stand out.”

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Talpa Studios’ The Floor travels to Poland

February 25, 2025

Talpa Studios is proud to announce yet another expansion of its globally acclaimed quiz format The Floor. Polish viewers will soon experience the thrill of this hit show as it premieres on TVN, one of Poland’s leading broadcasters. Production will take place at Talpa Studios’ state-of-the-art Dutch hub in the spring of 2025, ensuring the same high-quality standards that have made the format a global success. Set to air weekly in prime time, The Floor’s expansion to Poland further cements its status as one of the fastest-growing and most exciting formats in global television.

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No Way Back returns for a third season on SBS6 after two standout editions

February 25, 2025

Following the success of its first two seasons, Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream are excited to announce the return of No Way Back 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%.

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Talpa Studios’ The Quiz with Balls heads to Uruguay

February 24, 2025

Talpa Studios’ thrilling game show The Quiz with Balls is set to make waves in Uruguay. Following successful adaptations in Argentina, Germany, Spain, and the U.S., the format has now been acquired by Teledoce, the broadcaster that also airs Talpa Studios’ hit show The Floor. The Uruguayan adaptation will air weekly on Teledoce, bringing its unique mix of trivia, tension, and unexpected plunges to local audiences.

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Record-breaking ratings for the fourth season premiere of Talpa Studios’ The Tribute – Battle of the Bands on SBS6

January 27, 2025

Talpa Studios’ nostalgic, feel-good music competition The Tribute – Battle of the Bands, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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