Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has made its first international format deal for its non-fiction unit since its distribution takeover in 2022. SPT has sold the format rights of 'So You Think You Can Dance' to Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) for the Nordics and Benelux region. This deal coincides with the return of the dance competition series to Fox in the U.S. for its 18th season on March 4.
WBITVP has acquired the title for six of their European production companies, extending to the Netherlands, Belgium (Flemish), Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. Attendees at SPT's London Screenings Showcase will have a sneak peek preview of the new U.S. season.
'So You Think You Can Dance' debuted in the U.S. in 2005 and has since been adapted in 32 territories worldwide. The show has also inspired a Next Generation Junior version in the Netherlands and Poland. Laura St Clair, VP international formats at Sony Pictures Television, highlighted the universal appeal and enduring potential of the format.
Season 18 of 'So You Think You Can Dance' aims to refresh the series with a new format that mirrors the real journey of aspiring dancers. Contestants will face challenging dance tasks weekly, immersing themselves in the realities of the profession. The upcoming season will introduce storytelling elements to showcase the personal and competitive journeys of the contestants through a documentary-style lens.
'So You Think You Can Dance' is produced by 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television, and Dick Clark Productions. The deal with WBITVP marks a significant step in expanding the reach of the iconic dance competition series to new audiences in the Nordics and Benelux region.
