VRT in Belgium has commissioned a local take on the Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) format Hello Goodbye.

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.

André Renaud, general VP of format and finished sales at Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP), joins ScreenMDM Talks’ Format Zone strand to talk entertainment and reality trends, battling risk aversion, and 360-degree brand building.

FRAPA, the Format Recognition and Protection Association, has released early findings from its consultations with industry executives, which reflect a clear need for understanding IP protection, AI opportunities, the rise of the creator economy, and potential for vertical short-form content.

Warner Bros. International Television Production will be presenting a diverse slate of factual and entertainment formats to clients at its London TV Screenings showcase on Thursday, including Wall to Wall's See You in Court for Channel 4.