The marbles are rolling towards Spain. Mediaset has ordered the first season of the marble spectacle "Marble Mania." The Spanish version of the show will be produced in the Netherlands in Talpa Studios’ hub location by Bulldog, together with Talpa Studios. Telecinco will broadcast the first season by the end of 2023.
Eduardo Escorial García, Director of Entertainment at Mediaset Spain: "We are genuinely excited about 'Marble Mania,' a refreshing addition to the entertainment landscape, and grateful for the opportunity to partner again with Talpa Studios."
Sebastian van Barneveld, Director of International Distribution at Talpa Studios: “We are thrilled to welcome our Spanish colleagues to collaborate on this exciting show. This marks the fourth international project for 'Marble Mania.' Again we’ll utilize our hub production location, hosting foreign contestants and hosts. Once more, it underscores the value of our pricing, as well as the exceptional quality and experience we offer. This aligns seamlessly with our strategy as an independent global production studio.”
In the Netherlands, SBS6 has ordered a fourth season of "Marble Mania," where the show is scheduled to air in 2024. The show’s first season proved to be the biggest hit on SBS6 in five years, while the second and third seasons scored way above the channel average. The German viewers will also be treated to a fourth season. After three seasons on RTL Germany, the fourth season will be broadcasted by SAT1. Talpa’s fun family hit show has also aired in Belgium (VTM) and France (TF1).