High-Energy Game Show ‘Ants,’ Inspired by Ant Colonies, Picked Up by Fremantle: Show Highlights ‘the Power of Unity and Teamwork’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor Fremantle has acquired the global distribution rights to high-energy Japanese competition format “Ants,” where teamwork is the way to win.
The format is inspired by the high-level coordination of ant colonies. “Ants” was created and produced by Nippon TV and further developed by Fremantle North America for global expansion.
The game show launched in Japan on Nippon TV, and created buzz for its playful yet physically demanding challenges, themed characters, larger-than-life set design, and engaging team-based gameplay.
Fremantle has picked up the format for co-distribution, with Nippon TV distributing in Asia, excluding Indonesia, India and Singapore, and Fremantle distributing in the rest of the world.
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