New Seasons of hit show ‘Million Dollar Island’ to be
produced in NEOM production hub
"Million Dollar Island"
In a thrilling development, Talpa Studios has announced the
return of its immensely popular survival show, Million Dollar Island, with new
seasons set in the Middle East and the Netherlands. The upcoming seasons,
titled Million Dollar Land for MBC in the Middle East and Million
Dollar Desert for NET5 in the Netherlands, will be produced at NEOM's
cutting-edge production hub in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Blue Engine
Studios.
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A New Era of Entertainment in the Desert
Blue Engine Studios, a leading television production
company, has been instrumental in forging the partnership between Talpa Studios
and NEOM's Media Sector. After successfully completing the Dutch production of Million
Dollar Desert, Blue Engine Studios is now focused on producing the second
season of Million Dollar Land (titled Ard Al Malyon) for MBC. As
the executive producer of the Arabic version, Blue Engine Studios is poised to
attract more countries to NEOM’s innovative production facilities.
In these new seasons, 30 contestants will face extreme
challenges and breathtaking desert landscapes, testing their endurance to the
limit. Sebastian van Barneveld, Director of Global Distribution at Talpa
Studios, expressed his excitement: "We are thrilled to expand the success
of Million Dollar Island with these captivating spin-offs. The show
retains the core principles that have made it so popular while introducing new
elements that perfectly suit NEOM’s stunning desert scenery."
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Wayne Borg, Managing Director of Media Industries at NEOM,
added: "Over the last two years, NEOM has become the regional hub for
content creation, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure, sound stages,
attractive production incentives, and a rich talent pool. Through successful
partnerships with industry leaders like Talpa Studios and Blue Engine, NEOM has
emerged as the international format hub for premium unscripted television
productions. This success not only ensures a robust pipeline of productions but
also accelerates our media ecosystem and trains the next generation of
talent."
A Commitment to High-Quality, Culturally Relevant Content
Ziad Kebbi, CEO of Blue Engine Studios, shared his
enthusiasm: "We are thrilled to be at the forefront of bringing innovative
and culturally relevant content to the Arab world. Our collaboration with NEOM
and Talpa Studios underscores our commitment to producing high-quality
entertainment that resonates with audiences."
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Expanding Horizons
This announcement follows the recent launch of the Bulgarian
edition, marking another milestone in the show's global expansion. As Million
Dollar Island, developed in collaboration with Monday Media, continues to
reach new territories—including Romania, Australia, Belgium, and the USA—its
foundational values of strategy, resilience, and human interaction remain as
compelling as ever.
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