The data comes from new research by Ampere Analysis, which reveals that TV or movie adaptations of video games drive average player growth of almost 140%—far higher than the uplift generated by game-based activations alone.
In 2022, 88% of European TV and SVOD adaptations were based on local works, with novels accounting for 42% of source material. France, Germany, and Italy each saw over 80% of their adaptations drawn from domestic IP.
Banijay’s International Format & Production Consultant shares insights on balancing local adaptations with global standards, ensuring production consistency, and the role of innovation in keeping the format fresh and relevant.
All3Media International reveals latest faithful partners in Mongolia and Ukraine. More than 35 adaptations have been greenlit, and episodes of "The Traitors" have been broadcast in over 50 territories through tape sales.
Talpa Studios’ game show "The Quiz with Balls" will be adapted in Uruguay by Teledoce, the broadcaster that also airs Talpa Studios’ hit show "The Floor," following the previous successful adaptations in Argentina, Germany, Spain, and the U.S.