Family Feud hits the beach

NATPE: Family Feud, the gameshow format that is a hit in US first-run syndication, is to be produced locally in the Caribbean for the first time.

Sheila Aguirre

A deal between FremantleMedia International (FMI), several regional broadcasters and local firm Pavilion Entertainment sees production for Caribbean Family Feud begin in Trinidad this spring.

The show is expected to air in 22 countries across the region, including Trinidad and Tobago (CBC3), Jamaica (CVM Television), the Bahamas (ZNS), Dominica (Marpin), Bermuda (ZBM-TV) and the Cayman Islands (Island 24).

Family Feud has previously been produced locally in more than 60 territories, including Mexico (Televisa), Argentina (Canal 13), Brazil (SBT), Venezuela (Venevision) and Peru (RBC).

In addition, FMI will this year continue with the Got Talent format in Latin America. Chilevision has ordered its sixth season, while Ecuador’s Ecuavisa network will enter into its fourth season.

Genre-defining talent format Idols, meanwhile, will also have an expanded presence in Latin America. Set to premiere on Canal 13 in Q2 this year, Idols Paraguay will bring the landmark format to 53 versions around the world.

The deals were confirmed to C21 by Sheila Aguirre, executive VP of content distribution and format sales, Latin America, Caribbean and Hispanic US, at FMI. “Our content transcends cultural boundaries and these hit formats will offer a fantastic opportunity for local versions.”