Endemol, a world leader in entertainment programming has announced a line up of new deals for its global hit Wipeout.
Leading Russian broadcaster Channel One has ordered a series of the extreme physical challenge format. The programme will be filmed at Endemol’s international set in Argentina – the world’s largest TV obstacle course and home to all non US versions of the show. The Russian version of Wipeout will be a co- production between Endemol Argentina and Moscow based producer Red Square.
Paul Römer, Chief Creative Officer of Endemol Group comments: “Wipeout continues to splash down in new territories while securing second and third series around the world. This is a proven global hit and we are extremely pleased to be partnering with Channel One for a first series in Russia.”
Meanwhile Endemol Worldwide Distribution has secured deals for the UK, US and Australian versions of Wipeout across Central and Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
This includes deals for the US version with the Nine Network in Australia, TV Barrandov in the Czech Republic, RTL in the Netherlands, AXN in India and Asia and Metropolitan TV in Malaysia.
TV3 in New Zealand, NTN in Ukraine, TV3 in Lithuania and Fox in Serbia have all taken series from both Australia and the UK. The UK has also been picked up by Nelonen in Finland and 365 Media in Iceland.
The Wipeout format continues to roll out worldwide. In Central America, the show has recently premiered for a 13 episode run on Televisa in Mexico, whilst in Europe, 365 Media in Iceland have commissioned a 13 part series.
This follows the recent news that ABC has ordered a third series from Endemol USA. The launch of season two in May was the best summer premiere for ABC in five years in the key 18-49 demo. Wipeout USA regularly beat its competitors in its prime time slot, averaging 8.8 million viewers and performing above the channel average. So far, the format will be locally produced by 23 countries including Germany, Spain, The Netherlands, Argentina, Chile, Russia, Greece and The Middle East.
Wipeout is a truly action-packed competition game show that sees contestants from all walks of life compete for a grand cash prize in gruelling and hilarious rounds across extreme obstacle courses. Packed with muscle, grit, entertainment, action, and impressive wipeouts, this really is survival of the fittest.
