Philippine Game Show ‘Save Your Cash’ Tops MipFormats Pitch 2025 – London TV Screenings/MIP London Briefs

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MipFormats Picks a Winner

Save Your Cash“, a thrilling game show concept developed by ABS-CBN Studios in the Philippines, emerged victorious at the MipFormats Pitch 2025 held during Mip London. This prestigious event was organized in collaboration with Fox Entertainment Global, and it showcased the best format pitches from various parts of the world. Out of a total of 65 submissions received from 23 different countries, “Save Your Cash” stood out as the winner.

Ultimately, “Save Your Cash” emerged victorious in a lineup that comprised of quiz program “Easy100” from Turkey, guessing game “The Getaway” from the UK, factual entertainment show “Minus Life” from South Korea, and singing competition “Musical Attraction” from Indonesia. Christian Gamboa, the mastermind behind “Save Your Cash,” was awarded a prize of $5,000.

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In the end, it was “Save Your Cash” that came out on top in a diverse group which included Turkey’s quiz show “Easy100”, the UK’s guessing game “The Getaway”, South Korea’s factual entertainment “Minus Life”, and Indonesia’s singing competition “Musical Attraction”. Christian Gamboa, the genius behind “Save Your Cash”, pocketed a prize of $5,000.

The preferred format was chosen by a panel including Nathalie Wogue, Fox’s Senior Vice President of Global Formats, as well as European commissioners Davy Parmentier from Belgium’s VTM and Burkhardt Weiss from Germany’s Seven.One Entertainment Group. Nathalie Wogue, the head of the jury, commended “Save Your Cash” for its surprising and visually striking display that impressed not only the judges but also the viewers.

All3Media Goes Live

As a film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that All3Media International, the co-founder of London TV Screenings, has expanded two of its beloved series for live performances: “Midsomer Murders” and “Race Across the World.” For the first time, “Midsomer Murders” will make a transition from screen to stage with the captivating production titled “Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift“. This stage adaptation, inspired by Caroline Graham’s book, is set to embark on a tour across the U.K., running from October 2025 to April 2026. Produced by none other than Nicholson Green Productions Ltd and Colin Ingram Ltd, this live rendition is sure to be an unforgettable theatrical experience!

Moreover, a real-life adventure based on the BAFTA-winning show “Race Across the World” is set to premiere in London this spring. This intense, interactive event will task participants with navigating the city, outsmarting opponents, and discovering hidden mysteries. Developed by City Days and licensed by All3Media International, “Race Across the World: The Experience” offers an immersive challenge for enthusiasts. All3Media manages the format and global licensing rights for “Race Across the World.

On Thursday, I’ll be part of All3Media’s team presenting a London TV Screenings showcase, offering a sneak peek at our most exciting content offerings.

SuperAppointment

Superprod Group’s global distribution branch, Superights, has selected Julie Frau as their new Sales Coordinator. Located in Paris, Julie will work under the guidance of Nathalie Pinguet, who serves as the Deputy Managing Director for Sales and Acquisitions. In her role, Julie will be responsible for organizing sales efforts and managing the entire Superights collection. She boasts a rich background in marketing and international distribution, having worked at Wild Bunch and Gaumont prior to this position.

This meeting is set after the latest combination of Superights and Kids First Distribution (Watch Next Media). Superights, a significant figure in distributing children’s and family content globally, has offices in Paris, Milan, New York, and Los Angeles. They provide an extensive variety of programs, accumulating over 1,000 half-hours of content. Some recent inclusions to their collection are well-known titles like “Miffy,” “Harrison and Me,” “Home Sweet Rome!”, and “Hello Kitty: Super Style!

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2025-02-25 16:46