Gladiators is back, and a whole new generation of viewers can now look forward to watching a Saturday night spectacle like no other. Will the contenders have the will and the skill to succeed against our mighty new Gladiators? You鈥檒l have to tune in to find out!鈥�
The much loved Saturday night staple will be back with an 11-episode series, made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Television UK, and will welcome a brand new generation of superhumans who will compete against contestants in the ultimate test of speed and strength.
The new series will include brand new games alongside classic challenges, culminating at the end of each episode with fan favourite The Eliminator.
Viewers can look forward to feeling the power of the Gladiators once again and can enjoy the challenge of the champions later in 2023.
Kate Phillips, Director of Unscripted at the 大象传媒, says: 鈥淕ladiators is back and a whole new generation of viewers can now look forward to watching a Saturday night spectacle like no other. Will the contenders have the will and the skill to succeed against our mighty new Gladiators? You鈥檒l have to tune in to find out!鈥�
Scot Cru, EVP of Global Formats and Unscripted Content, MGM Television, says: 鈥淕ladiators is a format that resonates with viewers worldwide. We are thrilled to bring this revered series to the 大象传媒 and can鈥檛 wait to introduce our UK Gladiators.鈥�
Dan Baldwin, Managing Director Hungry Bear, says: 鈥淚t鈥檚 the perfect time for Gladiators to return. What other show combines electric excitement, superheroes, giant sponge fingers, elite athletes, and a pinch of pantomime? Watch out for the new breed of superhuman, supersized, superstars bursting on to your screens on 大象传媒 One and 大象传媒 iPlayer.鈥�
Dom Bird, SVP MGM International Unscripted Television says: 鈥淢GM UK is incredibly excited to deliver a huge show with the scale, energy and drama that Saturday nights on 大象传媒 One are made for. It's going to be an epic series, pushing our next-level Gladiators and contestants to the very limits of their physical abilities.鈥�
Filming will take place at the Utilita Arena Sheffield in 2023 and further information about the series including broadcast details will be announced in due course.
Gladiators (11 x 60) is a Hungry Bear and MGM Television UK production for 大象传媒 One and 大象传媒 iPlayer and was commissioned by Kate Phillips in her capacity as Director of Entertainment. The Executive Producers are Dan Baldwin for Hungry Bear and Dom Bird for MGM Television. The Commissioning Editor for the 大象传媒 will be confirmed in due course.
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