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Bravo’s “Real Housewives” will be expanding in another continent.
The franchise has already travelled beyond the borders of the U.S., most recently with “The Real Housewives of Dubai”, but Variety reports that versions are in the works for Pretoria, South Africa, and Nairobi, Kenya.
According to Variety, the announcement comes hot on the heels of the Real Housewives of Africa Summit in Cape Town, where American producers met with African production partners throughout the continent to exchange information on how to best launch successful “Housewives” shows in Africa.
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“We are so proud to build on the continued success of the “Real Housewives’ franchises across Africa. The way each version faithfully embodies the spirit of the city, people and rich cultures it showcases connects with audiences across the region and the diaspora. It was such a magical moment...
The franchise has already travelled beyond the borders of the U.S., most recently with “The Real Housewives of Dubai”, but Variety reports that versions are in the works for Pretoria, South Africa, and Nairobi, Kenya.
According to Variety, the announcement comes hot on the heels of the Real Housewives of Africa Summit in Cape Town, where American producers met with African production partners throughout the continent to exchange information on how to best launch successful “Housewives” shows in Africa.
Read More: NeNe Leakes Sues, Saying Racism Accepted On ‘Real Housewives’
“We are so proud to build on the continued success of the “Real Housewives’ franchises across Africa. The way each version faithfully embodies the spirit of the city, people and rich cultures it showcases connects with audiences across the region and the diaspora. It was such a magical moment...
- 8/15/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
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NBCUniversal Formats has strengthened its partnership with leading African entertainment company Multichoice for several more African versions of “The Real Housewives” format.
First up are versions set in Nairobi and Pretoria, with several others in the pipeline. Independent production company Provoco is currently filming the 14-part series in Pretoria, while filming will commence on the Nairobi version in September with Kenyan producers Young Rich Television.
The expansion comes after NBCUniversal Formats recently held The Real Housewives of Africa Summit in Cape Town for its production partners across the continent. Across two days, local producers shared their experiences, heard how to create a successful franchise and connected with other global partners behind “The Real Housewives” series, including Matchbox Pictures and U.S. network Bravo.
Ana Langenberg, senior VP, format sales and productions, NBCUniversal Formats said: “We are so proud to build on the continued success of ‘The Real Housewives’ franchises across Africa.
First up are versions set in Nairobi and Pretoria, with several others in the pipeline. Independent production company Provoco is currently filming the 14-part series in Pretoria, while filming will commence on the Nairobi version in September with Kenyan producers Young Rich Television.
The expansion comes after NBCUniversal Formats recently held The Real Housewives of Africa Summit in Cape Town for its production partners across the continent. Across two days, local producers shared their experiences, heard how to create a successful franchise and connected with other global partners behind “The Real Housewives” series, including Matchbox Pictures and U.S. network Bravo.
Ana Langenberg, senior VP, format sales and productions, NBCUniversal Formats said: “We are so proud to build on the continued success of ‘The Real Housewives’ franchises across Africa.
- 8/15/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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