As NEM Dubrovnik puts the spotlight on CEE this week, Warner Bros. International Television Production has revealed a wealth of new adaptations in the region, including deals for The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise.
The Bachelor is getting a version in Serbia with Prva TV, marking the 47th territory on board for the long-running dating format. The local version is being produced by Emotion Productions. Pro TV in Romania, meanwhile, has commissioned Bachelor in Paradise. The format arrived in the region last year with bTV in Bulgaria, which is on board for a second season.
WBITVP has also seen success in the region with the ZDF Studios format Cash or Trash.
André Renaud, GVP of format and finished sales at WBITVP, said: “Central and Eastern Europe continues to be a vibrant market for international formats, with broadcasters seeking proven brands that can connect with local audiences while delivering scale and longevity. What’s particularly encouraging is the breadth of demand we’re seeing across the region, from major dating franchises and reality formats to factual entertainment brands that continue to earn returning seasons. Together, these commissions and renewals demonstrate both the strength of our catalog and the confidence broadcasters have in these formats, whether through finding love or finding hidden treasures, and we’re excited to see these brands continue their journeys with audiences across the region over the coming years.”
The deals were brokered by Reema Patel, director of formats at WBITVP.
