Discovery Networks Finland has announced the commission of Ultimate Escape, a new original adventure reality series from Rabbit Films. The 8-part series will premier on 6 October on the Discovery+ VOD service, and on Discovery Finland’s flagship linear channel TV5 on 27 October. “Here at Rabbit have been extremely happy working with Discovery on our previous adventure reality series Over the Atlantic, which they have commissioned in 5 territories so far,” Jonathan Tuovinen, Head of International at Rabbit Films said.
"Ultimate Escape" is distributed by Rabbit Films, and the format will be part of Rabbit’s lineup for the upcoming MIPCOM Festival in Cannes. As a part of the deal, Discovery has also negotiated an option for the format for its channels in the Nordics as well as select European territories. “Ultimate Escape is an exciting and dangerous adventure reality format, with which we hope to continue that great relationship. And we can’t wait to present the format to the international market,” Tuovinen said.
The title tells the chronicles of a host who has 24 Hours, 24 Clues and 24 Calls to release a celebrity from a locked container at an unknown location. The celebrity has access to information, clues and tips that will help the host find them. The series will be hosted by Jukka Hildén from The Dudesons, who will have to face extreme conditions and dangerous challenges in order to successfully complete his mission.
Each episode will feature a different celebrity locked in the container, including chef Jyrki Sukula, TV-host Veronica Verho and actress Minka Kuustonen. “We are excited to give another outcome of Rabbit's creativity a shot. We all know how in need we broadcasters are for fresh ideas and formats, so we are very happy to partner up with Rabbit on Ultimate Escape,” Katja Santala, Content Director at Discovery Networks Finland said.