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  • TAICCA Selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project

    TAICCA Selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project

    Mumbai: Something Special, a Seoul-based #1 independent international Format agency, and AR Asia Productions, a Hong Kong-based regional production company, announce their selection by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) to spearhead the LEAP Creative Lab project. This initiative aims to elevate the creativity of Taiwanese producers through immersive learning experiences and collaborative development opportunities.

    Entitled LEAP, this year-long project will be led by Something Special and AR Asia Productions, with activities throughout 2024. Divided into two integral parts, LEAP comprises a Master Class in Taipei and a Creative Development Workshop in Seoul.

    The Master Class in Taipei is scheduled for the second week of April, from the 10 to the 12, offering a comprehensive three-day program. A select group of 50 producers and companies have been chosen to participate in this exclusive event. Renowned instructors from South Korea will converge in Taiwan to provide invaluable insights on creating unscripted shows and maximising their international appeal.

    Following the Master Class, the Creative Workshop will be held in the latter half of 2024. From the initial cohort of 50 participants, eight standout companies will be selected for intensive mentoring by Korean professionals. Together, they will develop new unscripted IPs to foster innovation and cross-cultural exchange within the content creation landscape.

    InSoon Kim (EVP & head of content, Something Special) stated: “We are honoured to be chosen by TAICCA, along with AR Asia Productions, for this exciting initiative. LEAP represents a unique opportunity to nurture talent, facilitate knowledge exchange, and cultivate fresh creative perspectives within the Taiwanese content industry.”

    Anne Chan (CEO of AR Asia Productions) stated: “We are excited to collaborate with Something Special and TAICCA on this transformative project. LEAP underscores our shared commitment to fostering creativity and driving innovation across borders.”

    LEAP promises to not only enhance the capabilities of Taiwanese producers but also strengthen ties between Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong within the global content ecosystem. Through immersive learning experiences and collaborative development initiatives, LEAP aims to empower content creators to reach new heights of creativity and global success.

  • Something Special announces sale of two format options to Spain’s Mediawan

    Something Special announces sale of two format options to Spain’s Mediawan

    Mumbai: Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international format agency announced the licensing of two formats into Spain and also announced they are taking a hot new  dating format to MIPFormats/MIPTV. Something Special’s head of international business Praise ChanMi Shin will be at MIP to present a case study of Still Alive a mystery reality game show format which the company has created with top Korean creator, Miyeon Kim and Bora Lee. The session is taking place at 10:15 am on Sunday, 7 April 2024 in the Palais des Festivals Riviera Stage.

    Spain’s Mediawan acquired two formats through its local production labels: Veranda took Something Special’s spooky format Still Alive while Boomerang took celebrity competition format Battle in the Box

    Something Special is also preparing for MIPFormats and MIPTV and will bring their hot new dating format: I AM SINGLE (aka I AM SOLO – KR title): In 2023, there were 43 dating shows airing across different channels and platforms in Korea. Among them, this show has broken records as one of the most viewed non-scripted dating shows across three streaming platforms, including Netflix. This show has also been the most searched and viral TV show of 2023.

    Something Special president & executive producer Jin Woo Hwang stated: “Something Special is pleased announce that Mediawan acquired our special formats for Spain Still Alive and Battle in the Box. We’re also excited to bring the freshest and the best Korean formats for the first time internationally during MIPTV and MIPFormats. Our head of international business- Praise, will be presenting a case study of Still Alive at MIPFormats which we are proudly representing.”

    Boomerang CEO Jorge Pezzi said, “We are delighted to announce that we have acquired the rights for Spain to Battle in the Box. We are convinced that it is a very attractive format for the Spanish public. The Boomerang TV unscripted team is experts in adapting international entertainment brands and I am convinced that they will make a great version of ‘Battle in the box’.

    Veranda Media director of non-scripted Tono Hernández stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Something Special to bring Still Alive to Spanish audiences. With its distinctive and straightforward concept, the format delivers a great deal of fun and keep everyone – contestants and viewers alike – constantly guessing and engaged.”

  • Something Special & ITV Studios sign multi-territory option deal for ‘Battle in the Box’

    Something Special & ITV Studios sign multi-territory option deal for ‘Battle in the Box’

    Mumbai: Something Special, the Seoul-based international format agency founded by format specialists Jin Woo Hwang (president & executive producer) and InSoon Kim (EVP & head of content) have announced that global production powerhouse ITV Studios has optioned the hit Korean celebrity format Battle in the Box for France, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel.

    Battle in the Box, created by Korea’s NMedia and represented globally by Something Special, has traveled around the world in recent months including previously announced deals with Fremantle (for Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Portugal) and UKTV which commissioned the groundbreaking game show for Dave and UKTV Play, hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr.    

    Battle in the Box is a comedic competition and reality game show hybrid in which two celebrity pairs live in an empty box specially designed with movable walls. With no home comforts, celebrities must conquer physical and mental challenges in order to win special prizes and ever-coveted floorspace. Winning these challenges expands their living area while shrinking the losing team’s. Round-the-clock challenges with cameras watching their every move means each pair must strategize to expand their space and win!

    Something Special VP & head of sales Praise ChanMi Shin stated: “It’s extraordinary to see the huge international response to Battle in the Box which we instantly loved and couldn’t wait to take globally. And now our partners at ITV Studios are taking this exciting show further and building on its success. We look forward to seeing how each country adds its own touch to this hilarious series.”

    ITV Studios VP format acquisitions Ella Umansky stated: “We’re excited to be taking out such a fun, creative format alongside Something Special. It’s a simple but hilarious concept that translates everywhere. Celebrities are used to taking up space but Battle In The Box takes things right back to basics – they’ll have to earn every home comfort, including the floorspace.”

  • MoveMe options Something Special format “Still Alive”

    MoveMe options Something Special format “Still Alive”

    Mumbai: Something Special, the Seoul-based International format agency founded by format specialists president & executive director Jin Woo Hwang and EVP & head of content InSoon Kim have announced that Germany’s MoveMe has optioned the exciting mystery-reality competition Still Alive, created and represented by Something Special. Territories in the deal include Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.  

    MoveMe, based in Cologne and Berlin, is an independent TV production company managed by the award-winning producers Andrea Schönhuber-Majewski, Meikel Giersemehl, and Christine Vescio. The core competence of the company is developing and producing entertainment formats such as shiny floor studio shows and great comedy formats, high-class documentaries and entertaining reality program, fictional and non-fictional series, and films for all media outlets.

    Still Alive is a reality game show format where ten contestants find clues and complete challenges in a mysterious mansion and must stay alive for 24 hours by not breaking the hidden rules, including a veiled “death rule” that causes immediate elimination. Contestants and viewers alike will be filled with apprehension solving the riddles and trying to stay alive. This show was created with Something Special by Korea’s top-tier creators, Miyeon KIM and Bora LEE.

    Something Special head of production Haeseon Park stated: “We’re thrilled to have created such an interesting, mysterious format “Still Alive” and are so pleased that MoveMe, who’ve produced great television for German audiences, will produce this exciting new show. “Still Alive” is a unique competition and will keep viewers engaged in solving the clues right along with the contestants.”

    MoveMe MD Meikel Giersemehl: “’Still Alive’ is a very unique reality show! It combines hilarious game elements with the story of the ‘Death House’ and its mysterious master. The celebrities taking part in this playful show dive into a world of funny, unknown rules – the perfect setting for a super fresh reality program. We are very much looking forward to bringing this vibrant format to German TV screens!”