Entertainmentby K.J. Yossman
NBCUniversal Formats Acquires Japanese Game Show 'Save Money'
Key Takeaways
- NBCUniversal Formats acquired worldwide distribution rights outside Japan for 'Save Money'.
- Contestants start with a cash prize that dwindles based on inaccurate guesses of international item prices.
- The Chukyo TV production attracted an average of 2 million viewers per episode in Japan.
- The deal is NBCUniversal Formats' third major acquisition of an Asian format this year.
NBCUniversal Formats has secured worldwide distribution rights outside Japan for the hit game show 'Save Money', originally created and produced by Chukyo TV. The show gives contestants a major cash prize at the start, which diminishes each time they inaccurately guess the prices of international items.
The series enjoyed massive success on Japan's Nippon Television Network, capturing around two million viewers per episode and dominating its timeslot. This acquisition marks NBCUniversal Formats' third major deal for an Asian television format this year, reflecting strong global demand for creative entertainment concepts from the region.
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