Sony Pictures Television (SPT) continues to grow its international production business with the announcement today that it will form two new production companies – one in Spain and one in Italy – with two of the entertainment industry’s most respected executives, Marco Tombolini and Pasquale Romano. The announcement was made by Kees Abrahams, president, international production, SPT.

After more than a decade since it first premiered and instantly struck a chord with viewers, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? continues to grow around the world with new sales, anniversary specials and a successful spin-off show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Hot Seat.

Sony Pictures Televisions’ 2waytraffic, announced its MIPCOM slate for this year’s market today. On offer is The Dating Game, one of the longest running formats in TV history, as well as Your Kid’s An Idiot, which recently enjoyed a strong performing summer debut on BBC3 and is already starting pre-production on a second season. 2waytraffic is also selling Frenemies, a quiz show with a unique reality element.

Der Lehrer (The Teacher), the latest scripted series from Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) German production team got top grades on RTL this summer ranking number one in its timeslot for Adults 14 to 49.

Sony Pictures Television’s 2waytraffic announces that it is launching three successful finished programmes at MIPCOM including Shark Tank, known as Dragons’ Den outside of the US, Young Dumb & Living Off Mum from Monkey Kingdom, known as Your Kid’s An Idiot internationally and Trust Me, I’m a Dealer, a Gogglebox Entertainment format.

Trio of Game Show Formats sold to ERTU

2waytraffic, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, has sold a trio of its popular and well established formats, Pyramid, 50-50 and Russian Roulette, to Egyptian broadcaster, ERTU. The sale comes amid increased demand from broadcasters for reliable formats with a proven track record.