In the run up to The London Screenings, Seven.One Studios International has signed a string of deals for unscripted titles across Europe and beyond, ensuring the continued global success of lifestyle and game show formats, as well as premium factual and factual entertainment.
Across the Seven.One Studios International format catalog, TTV Poland has commissioned the seventh season of transformational format Real Men, developing it into a brand-new spinoff, Real Gen Z. The series follows five overweight young people on an inspiring journey to improve their physical and mental wellbeing by stepping away from digital distractions and embracing real-world experiences. TTV previously aired adaptations focused on both men and women; the new spinoff is set to premiere in March. Originally produced by MakeItBee for DR1 Denmark, Real Men has already been licensed in over seven territories, including Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Culinary competition formats continue to thrive globally, with My Restaurant Rocks securing multiple renewals. The hit Italian version 4 Ristoranti, and its hotel-focused spinoff 4 Hotel – both produced by Banijay Italy – will both return to Sky Uno for new seasons. The format has also been recommissioned by laSexta for Spain and TV3 in Catalonia. Meanwhile, Germany’s SAT.1 has confirmed that hit format The Taste – produced by Redseven Entertainment – will return for season 14 this year.
High-energy gameshow formats continue to attract interest worldwide, with My Man Can securing new deals in both Romania and Turkey. The fun-filled competition format has been rebooted in Romania by Kanal D, where it is set to go into production this Spring; in Turkey, TV8 have commissioned a new 20-episode series.
Leading sales across lifestyle titles, the popular real estate format Buying Blind continues its growth, with RTL Netherlands confirming a brand-new season for 2025. In Belgium, Play Media has commissioned a new local adaptation of Buying Blind, set to air in 2025, as well as licensing all five seasons of Buying Blind Netherlands, underscoring the format’s enduring appeal in the region. Meanwhile, BBC in the UK has acquired all five seasons of acclaimed property series The Great House Revival for the BBC channels and iPlayer. The series sees adventurous homeowners attempt to restore derelict properties to their former glory. Produced by Animo TV, the show has been a hit for RTÉ in Ireland, where the series is currently airing its fifth season.
Compelling factual and factual entertainment content from across the Seven.One Studios International slate have also secured new broadcast partners. Three seasons of the International Emmy Award winning production The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes Belgium (local title: Resta), produced by Roses Are Blue, has also been licensed by NPO Netherlands, further solidifying the demand for insightful and thought-provoking factual entertainment content. Elsewhere, while popular history title Forged with Steele, produced by Studio71 UK and led by popular content creator Alec Steele, has found a new home at Seven.One Entertainment Group.
Tim Gerhartz, MD of Seven.One Studios International commented: “These latest deals show that the global appetite for engaging unscripted entertainment remains strong and are proof of the enduring power of formats and factual content that captivates audiences and drives ratings. We look forward to the continued success of our unscripted catalog across key markets throughout 2025.”