FM takes CCCP’s Pants on Fire down under

The Australian arm of global producer FremantleMedia (FM) has picked up the format rights to new studio entertainment show Pants on Fire from Newen Distribution.

Originally produced by Amsterdam-based CCCP for pubcaster NPO3 in the Netherlands, the 7×40’ show pits two teams against each other in trying to convince a celebrity jury they are telling the truth with their stories.

“In a market that is firmly focused on upbeat, optimistic and fun family entertainment at a good price point, Pants on Fire was a no-brainer,” said Caroline Spencer, director of development at Fremantle Media Australia. “Mix in the whole fake news caper and it’ll be a winning format down under.”