Fremantle Unveils Lineup of Original Formats Heading to Mipcom, Including ‘Master of the Game,’ ‘Couple to Throuple’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Fremantle, the production and distribution powerhouse behind hit formats such as “Got Talent” and “Idols,” has unveiled its lineup of original formats heading to next week’s TV market Mipcom in Cannes.

The lineup includes recently launched investigative reality series “Master of the Game,” a fresh take on the psychological reality genre from France, and brand-new formats such as action-packed Norwegian competition reality series “Heist Academy” and “The Hiding Game.” Also joining the lineup is Denmark’s social reality series “Exposed,” and epic adventure reality format “The Lost Ones: Ultimate Decision,” from Demark.

U.S. dating series “Couple to Throuple” completes the bill. Andrew Llinares, director of global entertainment at Fremantle, said: “Our range of invigorating formats showcase the breadth of creativity here at Fremantle, and we are proud to have internally developed many of these shows. “It is a wonderful adventure to work closely with our exceptional local teams and production companies to create new IP that has the potential to become the next breakout hit globally. “We continue to champion exciting and creative concepts with broad, universal appeal that our international partners are looking for – these shows are truly adaptable for all platforms and budgets.” “Master of the Game”In this recently launched psychological reality format, a group of celebrities are invited to participate in a twist-and-turn mystery game, drawn in by a cryptic invitation and the promise of a cash prize.

Their deceptively straightforward task: unmask the “Master of the Game,” a charismatic and enigmatic figure who remains hidden and masked while orchestrating the entire experience..