ITV Studios is adding to its stable of global entertainment formats with the acquisition of Israeli group Armoza Formats. Founded by Avi Armoza, the company’s catalogue numbers over 100 formats including primetime singing show The Four which has been commissioned in over 15 territories and aired on Fox Stateside; game show Still Standing; and primetime studio entertainment series I Can Do That!, aired in over 25 countries.
The deal will see Armoza Formats become part of the Global Creative Network, headed up by Mike Beale, for ITV Studios. The Armoza team, based in Tel Aviv, will continue to develop and source new formats and also work with producers within the ITV Studios group on their projects in development. ITV Studios labels will exclusively produce all newly-developed Armoza formats in territories within which it has a presence.
Maria Kyriacou, President, ITV Studios International, said, “Armoza Formats has rapidly grown to be one of...
The deal will see Armoza Formats become part of the Global Creative Network, headed up by Mike Beale, for ITV Studios. The Armoza team, based in Tel Aviv, will continue to develop and source new formats and also work with producers within the ITV Studios group on their projects in development. ITV Studios labels will exclusively produce all newly-developed Armoza formats in territories within which it has a presence.
Maria Kyriacou, President, ITV Studios International, said, “Armoza Formats has rapidly grown to be one of...
- 7/31/2019
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
ITV Studios has bought Armoza Formats. The Israel-based formats creator and distributor’s shows include “The Four,” which is on Fox in the U.S. It roster of shows also includes “Still Standing” and “I Can Do That.”
Founded by Avi Armoza, the Tel Aviv-based company specializes in unscripted formats. The deal will see ITV produce all new Armoza formats in territories where it has a production presence. Armoza currently sells its own formats internationally through its distribution arm. ITV also has a large sales division, but it said Armoza will continue to take its shows to market itself.
“Armoza always strives to be at the forefront of creativity and stay ahead of the challenges in our industry, and we are therefore thrilled to be joining ITV Studios,” said Avi Armoza, who is a well-known figure on the international TV circuit. “We both share the same values and passion...
Founded by Avi Armoza, the Tel Aviv-based company specializes in unscripted formats. The deal will see ITV produce all new Armoza formats in territories where it has a production presence. Armoza currently sells its own formats internationally through its distribution arm. ITV also has a large sales division, but it said Armoza will continue to take its shows to market itself.
“Armoza always strives to be at the forefront of creativity and stay ahead of the challenges in our industry, and we are therefore thrilled to be joining ITV Studios,” said Avi Armoza, who is a well-known figure on the international TV circuit. “We both share the same values and passion...
- 7/31/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
U.K. TV giant ITV’s ITV Studios unit has agreed to acquire Israeli format creator and distributor Armoza Formats.
Founded by Avi Armoza, the television developer and distributor has a catalog of over 100 formats, including primetime singing show The Four, game show Still Standing, Israel’s most successful international non-scripted format with over 6,000 episodes globally, and primetime studio entertainment show I Can Do That!
Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
The deal will see Armoza Formats become part of the Global Creative Network, headed up by Mike Beale, for ITV Studios. The Armoza team, based in Tel Aviv, "...
Founded by Avi Armoza, the television developer and distributor has a catalog of over 100 formats, including primetime singing show The Four, game show Still Standing, Israel’s most successful international non-scripted format with over 6,000 episodes globally, and primetime studio entertainment show I Can Do That!
Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
The deal will see Armoza Formats become part of the Global Creative Network, headed up by Mike Beale, for ITV Studios. The Armoza team, based in Tel Aviv, "...
- 7/31/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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