Format

At the inaugural MIP London event, held at the IET on February 24, 2025, Sebastian van Barneveld, Director of Global Distribution at Talpa Studios, unveiled an array of innovative television formats set to captivate global audiences. Expressing enthusiasm for the occasion, van Barneveld stated, "We are honored to be an integral part of the inaugural MIP London". Among the titles, he talked about the success of game show The Quiz with balls recently remade in the US, The Tribute - a big success in The Netherlands, Most Wanted (Videoland), The Alliance, a big daily access prime time aired by SBS6 in The Netherlands and the last one: The Headliner -  This groundbreaking talent show, which premiered on RTL 4 in the Netherlands on January 24, 2025, offers a fresh take on talent competitions. In particular, a in-depth session titled "The Headliner Spotlight: A Case Study of a Ground-breaking New Talent Format" provided exclusive insights into its creative process and unique elements.