ITV Studios buys Armoza Formats
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Rebecca Hawkes
| 31 July 2019

ITV Studios has acquired Tel Aviv-based independent content creator and distributor Armoza Formats.

The deal will see ITV produce all new Armoza formats in the territories where it already has a production base, with shows such as Still Standing, I Can Do That, and The Four (pictured) - which is currently airing on Fox in the US.

“Armoza always strives to be at the forefront of creativity and stay ahead of the challenges in our industry, and we are therefore thrilled to be joining ITV Studios,” said Avi Armoza, founder of Armoza Formats (pictured). “We both share the same values and passion for success through creativity and strongly believe that ITV Studios are the perfect partner for the next stage of the company’s evolution.”

Maria Kyriacou, president of ITV Studios International, said: “Armoza Formats has rapidly grown to be one of the top independent creators and distributors of global entertainment hits. This is a unique opportunity to work with Avi and his team and combine his expertise with ITV’s presence and reach to undoubtedly create many more hits of the future.”

Armoza Formats now becomes part of ITV Studios’ Global Creative Network, headed up by Mike Beale.

The acquisition will add over 100 formats to ITV Studios’ existing catalogue of about 250 unscripted titles, which includes reality hit Love Island as well as titles such as Come Dine With Me and Eggheads.