The Box is opening in one other territory after TF1 snapped up the competitors actuality present. The French broadcaster turns into the newest purchaser of the Norwegian format, which sees celebs exit a yellow field to face an unknown problem.
It’s exhausting for brand new codecs to interrupt by way of, however typically a present comes alongside and grabs international attention, which has been the case with The Field.
The present was created by Norwegian producer Seefood. In an uncommon transfer, it’s promoting the present itself moderately than handing it off to one of many main format distributors. The gross sales technique has proved profitable, with a flurry of offers for the format. Seefood has closed ten offers for the present, together with with ITV within the UK.
The present launched on TV2 in Norway, with a second season not too long ago greenlit. The format sees 12 movie star contestants locked into vivid yellow containers. They do not know of the problem or sport they’ll face the second the container opens. The one who overcomes the best variety of unknown challenges is said the winner of The Field.
“It’s a extremely authentic and progressive idea that’s in contrast to the rest,” stated Julien Degroote, EVP Content material Technique, TF1 Group. “I’m satisfied that our viewers will love being stunned from problem to problem, and that they too will attempt to remedy the challenges in entrance of their TV units. The Field embraces the development in direction of technique video games with a psychological dimension.”
Aleksander Herresthal, Creator and Govt Producer of The Field added: “France is residence to among the most formidable and high-quality actuality productions, and I can’t wait to see how TF1 brings its personal signature type to the format. To have The Field land in seven nations earlier than the primary season has even completed airing is past what we might have hoped for.”
