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Exclusive: Lego Masters producer Tuesday’s Child has hired a development boss.

Experienced UK development exec Eddie Evelyn-Hall has joined the Stv Studios-backed indie and will lead the development teams for both Tuesday’s Child and Tuesday’s Child Scotland.

In the newly-created role, he will work across developing hits for both the UK and international buyers. He has held similar top development posts with Wbd-backed Ricochet TV, BBC Studios and Monkey Kingdom, working on the likes of I Like The Way You Move, The Bi Life and Don’t Hate The Playaz.

Tuesday’s Child is the producer behind Lego Masters, which started on Channel 4 where it didn’t quite cut through but has been a huge hit around the world, most prominently on Fox where it is hosted by Will Arnett and has run for five seasons. Its other shows include The Hit List and ITV’s The Fortune Hotel.

David Mortimer has been promoted at Stv Studios as the Criminal Record producer predicts “strong H2 profitability.”

Mortimer has risen from MD to CEO of Stv Studios, coming a few days after ex-ITV exec Rufus Radcliffe was revealed to be taking over as CEO of Stv from Simon Pitts, who will stand down next month.

The news about Mortimer’s promotion comes as Stv, which is a public company, revealed solid half-year results for the first six months of 2024. Stv, which incorporates linear channels, streaming and Stv Studios, saw turnover rise 20% to £75.3M ($98.9M) while adjusted operating profit was up by one third to £10.6M.

Stv Studios, meanwhile, saw a 38% boost in revenue to £37.5M. Stv said it is “on track” to deliver on the target of doubling Studios revenue to £140M by the end of 2026 with a 10% margin. While its operating profit was just £0.1M, the company blamed...

Exclusive: Content creators posing as mastermind thieves: That’s the concept behind Banijay Entertainment’s latest format acquisition.

The Infiltrators is a gameshow in which contestants seek to infiltrate an eccentric billionaire’s home and navigate its complex security system through a series a weird and wild challenges. The series first launched on Channel 4 social media network Channel 4.0.

“Mystery gameplay remains hot,” said Banijay Entertainment Head of Acquisitions Helen Greatorex. “It started when we all started doing escape rooms years ago, and it has become a way of life to people who want different game play, and that moved into entertainment and television. We are always looking for what’s going to happen next, but for now we know there is still an appetite for the mystery genre and it doesn’t seem to be changing.”

Banijay has acquired the format rights from Cowshed Studios, the production arm of creative agency Cowshed Collective.

Have you been looking for your next reality TV binge? Then you may want to check out The Fortune Hotel, a new competition series that’s just landed on ITV. Twenty contestants have flown out to a beautiful resort in the Caribbean, where a high-stakes game of chance and detection is underway. But there’s more than sun, sand, and salsa dancing at stake—the winner will walk away a quarter of a million pounds richer.

The premise is twisty but engaging. Each couple is randomly assigned a silver suitcase upon arrival. Secretly stashed inside just one of them is a life-changing cash reward. The others either hold nothing at all or harbor an “early checkout ticket” that sends the unlucky holders home. Over the course of the episodes, the pairs will get opportunities to swap cases in the hope of improving their fortunes. With strategic swaps and suspicious side-eyes at the cocktail bar,...

ITV’s “The Fortune Hotel” has been renewed for a second series, offering a new set of contestants the chance to win big. The reality show, set in a stunning Caribbean resort, will once again be hosted by the talented Stephen Mangan. The premise is simple: 10 pairs of contestants, each given a briefcase, one of […]

The Fortune Hotel Returns for a Second Series on ITV...

ITV’s hit reality game show “The Fortune Hotel” is set to return for a second series, according to reports. The show, presented by Stephen Mangan, has seen a successful debut season, with viewing figures climbing, and a source suggests that ITV is already planning for its continuation. “The Fortune Hotel” is a strategic guessing game […]

ITV’s “The Fortune Hotel” Looks Set for Second Season...

Call it a cynical copy of The Traitors all you like, but The Fortune Hotel makes for entertaining reality game fluff. In it, couples stay in a luxury resort in the Caribbean where each day they must compete in a physical challenge and an indoor “room service” challenge to win better odds in the game of pass-the-parcel that is part of the elimination process in the Lady Luck Bar. Information is power, allegiances are key and if you’re good in a dinghy you’ve got an advantage.

Presenter Stephen Mangan is no Claudia Winkleman but he’s charming and affable.

The show airs every evening Monday-Thursday and Thursday’s ep ended with quite the cliffhanger. Secrets and lies are about to be exposed and one of the favourite couples is about to be sent home, smashing the competition wide open. There’s no new ep til monday so here...

Get ready for an intense and gripping episode of “The Fortune Hotel” airing on ITV at 9:00 Pm this Thursday, May 23, 2024. Hosted by the talented Stephen Mangan, this installment promises high stakes, dramatic challenges, and life-altering decisions for the finalists.

In Season 1, Episode 8, the pressure is on as contestants vie for a life-changing amount of cash. As they tackle two dramatic challenges, viewers will be on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the outcome of each thrilling moment.

With the fate of the contestants hanging in the balance, tensions run high as they face a big decision that could potentially change their lives forever. As Stephen Mangan guides them through the challenges and dilemmas, viewers will be drawn into the excitement and drama of “The Fortune Hotel.”

Don’t miss out on this captivating episode, where contestants must summon all their courage and wit to seize the opportunity of a lifetime.

“The Fortune Hotel” is gearing up for a thrilling night as Season 1, Episode 7 airs this Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on ITV. Hosted by the ever-charming Stephen Mangan, this episode promises high stakes and intense drama as the contestants inch closer to the grand finale and the coveted prize.

As the competition heats up, one pair’s dreams are dashed, their hopes sinking unexpectedly, adding a layer of suspense and emotion to the episode. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats, eager to see how this setback impacts the dynamics among the contestants. Meanwhile, a dramatic twist at the Lady Luck Bar sees a late swap that leaves another pair distraught, shaking up the game in a way no one anticipated.

The Fortune Hotel continues to captivate audiences with its blend of strategy, luck, and unexpected turns. With the final so close, every decision and every twist carries significant weight,...