ZODIAK RIGHTS RELEASES WILD INGS ACRO EUROPE, ASIA AND LATIN AMERICA

Zodiak Rights, the international distribution arm of Banijay Group, has rolled out its multi-award winning family entertainment game show format Wild Things which is co-owned by IWC Media, Mad Monk and GroupM Entertainment to a host of territories, as five local adaptations are signed in Europe, Asia and Latin America in its first year of release.

Originally produced for Sky1 in the UK, where a second extended season is soon to debut, Wild Things challenges partners to work together for a chance to walk away with a cash prize that lies deep within the Wild Wood. Following successful adaptations in Russia and Belgium, and a local version currently underway in China, a new commission of Wild Things in Latin America is now in production by Peppermind for Telefe TV Channel at a dedicated hub in Argentina. Telefe in Argentina has ordered a 13 x 60' series produced by Peppermind/Telefe. In addition, TV3 in Denmark has commissioned an 8 x 60' series, produced by Mastiff Denmark. A 13 x 60' local version of Wild Things is on air in China for Shenzhen TV, as part of a deal with GroupM Entertainment.

Wild Things launched in the UK on Sky1 in 2015, with a 6 x 60' series airing in primetime on Sundays and an extended second season of 8 x 60' episodes set to launch in April this year. The first country to sign the format was Russia, with CTC ordering 16 x 60' episodes for production by Mastiff Russia; closely followed by Belgium, where a 7 x 60' series, produced by Zodiak Belgium, aired on VTM as part of the channel's Red Nose Day season.

Tim Mutimer, CEO at Zodiak Rights, commented, Wild Things really has hit the ground running on the international stage, with strong initial global interest translating into a range of adaptations for key territories. Wild Things guarantees to deliver fast-paced entertainment and relatable comedy as we watch contestants strive to perfect the art of communication in their battle to win the top prize. Our state-of-the-art production hub in Argentina offers broadcasters the opportunity to quickly and easily produce a fantastic format for primetime schedules and we're looking forward to signing more new commissions soon.

To win in Wild Things, contestants need to overcome a range of fantastic obstacle courses and challenges in the Wild Wood, but it won't be easy, because one of them will be dressed as a woodland creature and will not be able to see a thing! They will have to rely upon their playing partner to guide them through the various challenges they encounter, ensuring a funny and physical game show that truly plays on universal theme of slapstick and couples bickering about directions.

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