Naman Ramachandran Fremantle and Ukraine’s STB are teaming on “Power of Talent,” a feature documentary on the lives of previous “Ukraine’s Got Talent” contestants, revealing the obstacles they face amidst the ongoing conflict.
The documentary will follow the journeys of Ukrainian acts including Light Balance Kids, Natasha Korotkina and Artem Fesko as they take to various “Got Talent” stages across the world.
It will have the participation of format creator Simon Cowell, “Spain’s Got Talent” judge Edurne as well as “Ukraine’s Got Talent” judge Serhiy Prytula, whose volunteer efforts have raised more than $120 million in aid of Ukraine. “Power of Talent” is produced by Starlight Media for STB Channel.
Fremantle is handling global distribution. It will launch on Aug, 24, Ukrainian Independence Day, on STB. Angela Neillis, senior VP non-scripted content, international at Fremantle said: “This is a film that inspires hope whilst featuring fantastic talent, which is what talent shows are all about.” Cowell added: “Over the years we’ve made ‘Got Talent,’ we’ve met extraordinary people all over the world and this documentary will highlight some of the people we’ve met.” General producer of programs at STB TV channel, Natalya Franchuk, said: “This film serves as a testament to the contestants and resilience of Ukrainian people and will showcase their talents on the world stage.” Germany’s RTL+ app is offering an all-inclusive entertainment package for €12.99 ($14.25) per month, which includes series, reality shows, live sports, films, music, audio books and podcasts and magazine titles from Gruner + Jahr.
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