Banijay Entertainment Unveils Fresh Formats ‘Football Island’ and ‘Date on Stage’ at London TV Screenings (EXCLUSIVE)

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Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Underscoring the breadth of its unscripted slate, Banijay Entertainment has unveiled two new formats, “Football Island,” which blends sports, survival and competition reality, as well as “Date on Stage,” weaving romance and comedy.

Both formats are being presented by Banijay Entertainment at the London TV Screenings. A Dutch format, “Football Island” marks the first co-production between SimpelZodiak – the company behind the local adaptation of “Survivor” and “Hunted” — and Banijay Benelux label Southfields, the largest sports production company in the Netherlands.

Tapping into Banijay Entertainment’s launch of its new sports division, “Football Island” sees 13 legendary footballers dropped in a remote tropical location where they must fight for the basics and win football-inspired challenges while friendships get tested, rivalries are reignited. “’Football Island’ is a one-of-a-kind concept bringing legendary footballers back into the heat of fierce competition,” said Justine Huffmeijer, SimpelZodiak’s managing director. “This is more than just a game – it’s also a test of strategy, and endurance.

Watching football icons relive past clashes and push their unceasing competitive spirit in a high-stake survival environment is set to be a thrilling spectacle for audiences to enjoy,” Huffmeijer continued.