ITV Studios and Active TV form production partnership

The companies will work with leading broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific region to gain commissions for ITV Studios' portfolio of new and existing formats. Active TV will produce all content under the banner of ITV Studios Asia and all finished programming will be distributed internationally by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.

The two organisations will develop and produce local versions of a host of established hit formats. The ITV Studios portfolio includes internationally renowned properties 'Come Dine With Me', 'Hell's Kitchen', 'Dancing on Ice' and 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' alongside recent launches such as 'Popstar to Operastar' and 'May the Best House Win'.

Led by the award-winning producers Bertram van Munster and Michael McKay, Active TV Asia specialises in the production of entertainment and reality formats, with recent successful TV productions including 'The Amazing Race' franchise in Asia, Australia and Israel, the weekly production of 'E News Asia' and hit children's series 'Prank Patrol'.

James Ross, regional director for Asia at ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said that having been active in licensing and distribution in Asia for four years, it was now time to "take it to the next level" and produce content locally.

"Active TV is a trusted producer throughout Asia and we are delighted to be working with them," Ross added. "This collaboration will allow us to quickly roll out our internationally proven hits across the region, positioning us well to take advantage of new content coming through ITV Studios."