ITV Studios Adds ‘Solitary’ to Catalogue, Debuts ‘Una Fiesta de Muerte’ in Spain

ITV Studios has acquired production rights to “Solitary,” the controversial reality game show created by Lincoln Hiatt and Andrew Golder that was No. 1 on Fox Reality Channel.

In “Solitary,” contestants are confined to isolation pods with no sense of day or night, no human contact, and no alliances. Guided only by Val, an ever-present computer entity, they face relentless physical and mental challenges until the last one standing claims the prize — the only rule: don’t quit first.

The format has previously traveled to Germany (ProSieben) and Brazil (SBT).

“‘Solitary’ is an audacious format that still feels incredibly fresh today,” said. “Mike Beale, managing director of Creative Network, ITV Studios. “With its arcing competition, it can work for both linear and streaming services.”

Meanwhile, murder mystery format “A Party To Die For” is headed to Spain for the first time under the local title “Una Fiesta de Muerte.” The show will be produced by ITV Studios Iberia for Atresmedia, marking the third local adaptation after successful launches in France and the Netherlands. The Spanish edition will debut next year.

In “A Party To Die For,” by ITV Studios Netherlands and Talpa Studios, celebrities are invited to a glamorous party, only to find that one of them has been “murdered” before the event begins. The remaining guests must use their detective skills to solve the mystery. Viewers can also play along at home via a dedicated app.

“Come Dine With Me Africa”

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Created in the U.K. and produced by ITV Studios’ Multistory Media, “Come Dine With Me” is marking its 50th territory with the launch of “Come Dine With Me Africa,” now airing on Canal+Magic and produced by Mediawan Group’s 909 Productions.

Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, the format has spawned new adaptations, including the “Come Dine With Me Teens,”produced by Multistory Media for Channel 4 in the U.K.

Hit U.K. quiz format “The Chase” is traveling to New Zealand, marking its 22nd territory. The local adaptation will be produced by ITV Studios Australia and is scheduled to premiere on November 3 on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.

“The Chase” was created and produced by ITV Studios’ Potato.

In Brazil, Globoplay has recommissioned relationship format “My Mum Your Dad” for a second season. The show, produced by Formata, follows single parents on their journey of finding love, with the secret involvement of their grown-up children.

The original U.S. format was produced by ITV America’s ITV Entertainment in association with Rombola Entertainment for HBO Max with executive producers Greg Daniels and Haley Daniels.

WBITVP Strikes Global Deals for Unscripted Formats, “FBoy Island,” “Reality Queens of the Jungle, “Cash or Trash”

Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) has inked a series of format deals across its unscripted catalogue, spanning reality, factual entertainment and dating.

“FBoy Island”

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In India, Discovery Communications commissioned “FBoy Island,”to be called “FBoy Survival,” for both Discovery Channel and the D+ platform. Produced by Fox6 Media, the series will launch in February. The Indian version blends adventure-survival with the reality dating genre.

Created by STX Entertainment and The Year of Elan for HBO Max in the U.S., “FBoy Island” has built a strong international footprint, with local versions produced in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Sweden. The format has also inspired spin-off “FGirl Island” for The CW in the U.S.

Discovery India has also ordered a second season of “Reality Queens of the Jungle.” Known locally as “Reality Ranis of the Jungle” and produced by Endemol India, the series has been a local success on both Discovery Channel and D+. Created by WBITVP Netherlands, the format has been produced in eight territories, including Poland and Germany, and has run for six seasons in the Netherlands for RTL5/Videoland. This year’s new addition to the franchise, “Reality Kings on Safari,” is launching at Mipcom.

“FBoy Island”has also been commissioned in Germany, with a nine-part series produced by WBITVP Germany set to debut later this month on Amazon Prime Video.

“Cash for Trash”

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Additionally, ZDF’s “Cash or Trash” has been licensed in Croatia and Serbia, where Croatian national broadcaster Nova TV will produce a 20-episode run and a 60-episode series, respectively, marking its 12th and 13th local versions. In the format, a panel of expert dealers attempt to outbid each other to buy antiques, heirlooms, keepsakes and other items brought in by members of the public.

The original German version has aired more than 1,000 episodes, with over 8,000 produced globally.

The format is known as “The Bidding Room” in the U.K., where its seventh series recently aired on BBC One. It also saw an eight-season run on France2 via WBITVP France. 

Another WBITVP format, “Inside Therapy,” has been commissioned by France Télévisions. The broadcaster has ordered a five-part series known as “Rendez-vous Chez le Psy.” Produced by WBITVP France, the series is accompanied by a wide-reaching social and digital campaign, including podcast episodes and Q&As with therapists answering questions from the public. The format was created by WBITVP group company Twenty Twenty for BBC One/BBC iPlayer and launched internationally at 2025’s London Screenings.