Format

Fremantle has announced that it holds the global production, development, and distribution rights (excluding Japan) for "Special Delivery", a new comedy game show format. The series was co-developed by Blue Circle, a Fremantle company, and the leading Japanese broadcaster TBS.

The format challenges comedians to complete hilarious missions where they must deliver absurd parcels to impossible destinations under ridiculous conditions. Every challenge is defined by three components: the item to be delivered, the destination, and the specific method required. Commissioned for TBS in Japan, the show successfully launched this January, ranking #1 in its time slot with a 28% audience share. While the Japanese version features celebrities, the format is designed to be adaptable for different casting approaches worldwide.

Commenting on the deal, Vasha Wallace, EVP Global Acquisitions and Development, Global Entertainment at Fremantle, said: “Partnering with TBS to co-develop 'Special Delivery' has been a fantastic collaboration. As a broadcaster known for bold, inventive comedy, TBS has been an exceptional creative partner, and together we’ve shaped a format that harnesses the originality of Japanese entertainment into something with clear global potential. There is a strong appetite worldwide for big, visual, laugh-out-loud comedy, and 'Special Delivery' has all the ingredients to travel and connect with audiences beyond Japan."

Hidde Pel, Head of Development, Fremantle The Netherlands, said, “Partnering with TBS has been a long-held ambition, and 'Special Delivery' grew out of a thoughtful process, a shared creative instinct, and a belief in simplicity and bold, visual ideas. Aligning creatively was a genuine highlight — and the speed and inventiveness of the TBS team in bringing the show to life has been truly inspiring. We’re proud of what we’ve built together.”

Kentaro Fukuda, Head of Global IP Studio, at TBS, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Fremantle on 'Special Delivery', and proud of what the teams have created together in Japan. The format’s bold physical comedy and playful competition feel universally entertaining, and we’re excited to see the format reach audiences internationally.”