Last week, the UK network announced its 20-episode order of the Armoza Formats game show Babuska. STV Productions will produce the show alongside Armoza. The big money primetime game show has contestants face ten giant Russian babushka dolls and eight must be opened for a chance to win up to £44,000. The contestant continues to…
Author: Dexter Johnson
“The $100,000 Pyramid” To Hold Open Casting Calls + Quick Q&A with Casting Director Melissa Miron Stewart
Starting in a couple of weeks, ABC’s The $100,000 Pyramid kicks off its first-ever open casting call for the new season. Beginning February 7, Pyramid will be holding open contestant auditions in three cities including New York City, Chicago and Atlanta. Check out the flyer posted below and castingpyramid.com for more information. I had a…
NBC Orders “5 Gold Rings” Pilot Based On ITV Format
This morning, the network has announced its decision to greenlight a pilot episode of 5 Gold Rings based on the UK format developed by Possessed (part of ITV Studios) and Talpa. The US adaptation will be produced by ITV Entertainment. The game is played on an interactive LED floor and teams must answer questions against…
New “Millionaire Hot Seat Super Game” Format To Debut January 23
In an effort to recapture its ratings dominance from Seven Network’s The Chase, Millionaire Hot Seat is set to expand its format from a half-hour to an hourlong series. The new format will also bring about new changes to the Nine Network show. “The original Who Wants To Be A Millionaire went for eight years,…
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