‘Trivial Pursuit’ Quiz Show Format to Be Sold by Talpa, Partnering With Hasbro (EXCLUSIVE)

As a cinephile with a rich history of watching game shows and board games unfold on the small screen, I must say that the revival of “Trivial Pursuit” by Talpa Studios is an exciting development. Growing up, I remember spending countless hours playing this iconic trivia game with friends and family, so seeing it come to life as a television format brings back fond memories.


John de Mol’s Talpa Studios unveiled a new television program format called “Trivial Pursuit” at the Mipcom TV market in Cannes. This format is inspired by the popular trivia game of the same name from Hasbro, and it was John de Mol who founded Talpa Studios, known for creating shows like “The Voice” and “Big Brother.

Fox Talent, in collaboration with Hasbro’s Entertainment division, uses Hasbro’s lineup of brand names to create high-quality movies, TV shows, animated series, and digital content.

On October 3rd, the game show “Trivial Pursuit” debuted on The CW Network. This exciting format is filled with questions and is being hosted by Emmy-winning actor, director, producer, and podcaster LeVar Burton, best known for his roles in “Roots,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and “Reading Rainbow.

In a fast-tempo, tactical setting brimming with brain teasers, ‘Trivial Pursuit’ translates the classic board game’s thrill onto TV displays,” as suggested in the statement.

In this television program, three competitors engage in a large-scale adaptation of the classic Trivial Pursuit game, complete with colorful section divisions. Their objective is clear: answer questions from each section promptly, accumulate sections, and make it to the center of the board for a thrilling final round against the ticking clock, with the ultimate goal of winning the grand prize.

Maarten Meijs, the CEO of Talpa Studios, expressed: “We’re big fans of game shows, and Hasbro Entertainment leads the pack in this field. This partnership enables us to breathe life into one of the most renowned board games ever as a television program. The exciting debut underscores the power of this show, and we eagerly anticipate broadening its global influence.

Gabriel Marano, who leads Hasbro Entertainment Television, expressed great pride about the ‘Trivial Pursuit’ format that is captivating fans of all ages on The CW. He’s thrilled to join forces with Talpa Studios to develop and distribute this engaging and enjoyable game show, which is inspired by Hasbro’s beloved board game, to television viewers worldwide.

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2024-10-23 08:16