International TV Co-Editor
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Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s biweekly feature where we spotlight the TV shows and movies that are doing well in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as ever, but breakout hits are popping up all the time in parts of the world, and it can be hard to keep up. So we’re going to do the hard work for you.
This week we head to Japan via Portugal to hear about Freeze, an entertaining format that sees contestants forced to stand still while being confronted with loud noises, jumps, comical situations and even robotic arms, all designed to make them move and lose money. Japan is known for its wacky formats and distributor Fremantle have proven that the concept can travel by securing a three-season order for the show in Portugal just six months after it was added to their catalogue.
Name: FreezeCountry: JapanNetwork: Prime Video Japan, TVIProducer: Fany StudiosFor fans of: Hole in the Wall, Taskmaster, LOL: Last One LaughingDistributor: Fremantle
