Germany to produce The Block
Four couples to renovate an apartment block in the latest global adapation of Nine series.
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Germany will get a local version of The Block, to be known locally as Wettkampf in 4 Wänden – Die ultimative Bau-Challenge.
Producers Banijay Germany subsidiary Good Times will feature four couples competing on an unloved apartment, turning it into a high-end property.
The Nine Network format has been adapted in 14 territories including New Zealand, Belgium, the Netherlands, the US, and Denmark, where its eighth season won the slot on all demos.
Good Times managing director Shona Fraser said: “We love The Block – it’s such a strong format and we can’t wait to bring it to RTL in Germany with our own special reality twist. It is so exciting watching the teams create completely new rooms from a blank canvas.”
Lucas Green, chief content officer, operations at Banijay added: “The Block is a brilliant format that has hooked audiences around the world. Banijay has a strong record in creating must-watch competition reality shows and we are sure with Good Times’ expertise, the German audience is bound to be engrossed in the transformations.”
Nine’s 19th season is expected in August.
Sourrce: Rapid TV News
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I would think that Germany’s practical efficiency and fondness for geometric designs would make the show a bit predictable and possibly boring. Perhaps as large numbers of German’s understand English Scott Cam could be used as an on set larrikin technical adviser.