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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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Talpa Studios’ The Alliance wins most prestigious Dutch Television Award

October 09, 2026

Talpa Studios’ hit reality format The Alliance has won the Gouden Televizier-Ring, the Netherlands’ best-known and most prestigious audience-voted television award. The win marks another major milestone for John de Mol’s Talpa Studios, as the format continues to build international momentum following its success in the Netherlands and India. The award was presented during the annual Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala in Amsterdam on October 8.

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Talpa Studios’ hit show The Winner Takes It All heads to Spain with RTVE

October 06, 2026

John de Mol’s Talpa Studios has secured a third territory for its music game show The Winner Takes It All, with Spanish public broadcaster RTVE commissioning a local adaptation. The Spanish version will be produced by RTVE in collaboration with Stratos Studios. The commission marks the next step in the format’s international rollout, following its successful launch on SBS6 in the Netherlands and a commission by France Télévisions.

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Talpa Studios unveils MIPCOM 2026 slate featuring new original formats and international commissions

October 05, 2026

Talpa Studios heads to MIPCOM 2026 with a slate of new original IP, expanded creative collaborations and a wave of new international commissions. Leading the line-up are new entertainment formats Sing With Me and The Golden Elevators.

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Reality chase Catch Us lands in Germanywith ProSieben

September 24, 2026

German broadcaster ProSieben has commissioned a local version of the reality chase format Catch Us, making Germany the third market for the show following the Netherlands and Hungary. Co-developed by Signal.Stream and RTL Creative Unit in collaboration with John de Mol’s Talpa Studios, the format will launch locally as Catch Us – Die Jagd Durch Europa. The three-night prime-time event will air on November 10, 11 and 12 on ProSieben and streaming platform Joyn, with Redseven Entertainment producing the German version.

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Talpa Studios’ global hit show The Floor returns to Nippon TV in Japan

September 10, 2026

John de Mol’s Talpa Studios has secured a recommission in Japan for its hit show The Floor. Last year, Japan became the milestone 30th territory to commission the show. Now, the format has achieved another significant milestone, as leading Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV has ordered a second season. The season kicks off on Wednesday, October 21 on Nippon TV and its network stations throughout Japan – in the broadcaster’s 7 pm golden-time slot.

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Alliance Hits #1 on Prime Video India within two weeks of launch

July 13, 2026

The first international adaptation of Alliance, the hit reality format from John de Mol’s Talpa Studios, premiered on 26 June and has quickly climbed to the top of Prime Video India’s trending rankings, marking a milestone for the service’ first foray into daily unscripted entertainment. This milestone builds on the momentum of the original Dutch format, which has become one of the country’s fastest-growing daily reality shows.

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France Télévisions orders international adaptation of Talpa Studios’ The Winner Takes It All

July 09, 2026

Following a successful debut on SBS6 in The Netherlands, France Télévisions has commissioned the first international adaptation of Talpa Studios’ hit talent show The Winner Takes It All. The French version, produced by Satisfaction Group, marks another milestone for John de Mol’s Talpa Studios after the show was recommissioned for a second season in the Netherlands.

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Reality show A.S.S. – Anti Survival Show recommissioned following highly successful first season on Dutch streamer KIJK

June 19, 2026

John de Mol’s Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream’s reality format A.S.S. – Anti Survival Show has been recommissioned for a second season by Dutch broadcaster NET5, following a breakout first season on Dutch streamer KIJK and strong linear performance on NET5. The recommission was confirmed just one week after the first season concluded. Beyond its strong viewing figures, the format generated significant social media buzz, helping it build a highly active fan community and extend its reach well beyond broadcast.

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