Can’t Stop format “The A Talks” was picked up by TVN in Poland

CAN’T STOP media's format “The A Talks” (initially launched in France as “Les Rencontres du Papotin”) has been commissioned in Poland while being developed in 14otherterritories. TVN Warner Bros Discovery has commissioned a first series which will air before the end of the year.

This commission is coming from a raft of options signed by CAN’T STOP, with Warner Bros International TV Production (WBITVP) becoming exclusive in Flemish Belgium and the Netherlands), Fremantle in the Nordics (Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland), Banijay in Spain and Israel, Ballandi in Italy, Seapoint in Germany, Avanti in Quebec, Rockerdale Studios in the UK, Mark Fennessy’s Helium in Australia and Kite Entertainment in Ireland.

Created by QUAD+TEN and Kiosco TV (part of Webedia-owned Elephant Group), and initiated by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano (“The Intouchables”),“The A Talks” is France 2’s new signature show. In each episode, one of the Nation’s most popular celebrities (actor/actress, singer, TV host, politician, athlete) faces a group of 30 atypical journalists with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). All have very different personalities, but one thing in common: a disarming naturalness that is full of truth!. Since its launch, “The A Talks” has strongly outperformed France 2’s average by +44% among 25-49 and +27% among 4+.

In the fourth episode which aired on January 7th, “The A Talks” welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron for an interview as no other. The show was #1 among all channels with 4,6M live viewers and a 22,5% share (+55% vs France 2’s average). It also became the most watched unscripted show ever, on France.tv, the catch-up platform of the public broadcaster.

Matthieu Porte, CAN’T STOP media cofounder, says: “This show is content at its best. Kind, surprising, funny, emotional and inclusive. We can’t wait to see its adaptations spread the positivity around Autistic Syndrome Disorder!”.

Arnaud Renard, CAN’T STOP media cofounder, states: “Since its launch, French viewers and media outlets have universally praised 'The A Talks'. It is a feel-good show about atypical people who show how beautiful their difference is and how their point of view brings something to the table.”