Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) has acquired its first gay relationship format, "Boys Like Boys". Created by Portico Media for Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ streamer GagaOOLala, the original ten-episode series was praised for its authenticity and genuine desire to help young men find real romance. The show will be formally launched to the international market during this month’s London Screenings.
The format sees eight young gay men looking for love move into a house together for a week. They are a mix of personalities and backgrounds. Over the course of the week, the boys get to know each other, going on dates, taking part in games, and sharing their challenges and experiences as gay men.
Andrew Zein, WBITVP’s SVP Creative, Format Development, and Sales, stated: “As the producers and distributors of the world’s leading and most loved dating franchises, it was going to take something really special to get our attention, and 'Boys Like Boys' is exactly that. It has an authenticity and honesty we instantly fell in love with, and we hope buyers will, too. With its clear focus on romance, relationships, and representation – 'Boys Like Boys' could prove to be the first mainstream global gay dating show," noted.
Founded in 2009, Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) produces local scripted and non-scripted programming through its network of local production operations of 22 production companies in 14 territories.
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