Content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment today announces Banijay Productions Germany will produce the eighth international version of adventure reality format The Summit, for Prime Video. Originally created by Endemol Shine Australia and Nine Network, the latest version, unveiled at Prime Video Presents in Germany today, will be available exclusively on Prime Video, launching in Q3 this year.
The German version will feature 12 celebrities, who must climb a New Zealand mountain peak while carrying backpacks filled equally with 1 million euros – the largest possible cash prize in the history of German reality TV. Confirmed cast includes actor and singer Felix von Jascheroff; model, actor and DJ Giulia Siegel; model and reality TV star Cecilia Asoro; and ex-footballer Ansgar Brinkmann. With adventure, reality and even some comedic moments, to reach the summit and claim their reward, the contestants must overcome a series of physical and moral tests balancing trust and strategy to stay in the game.
The Summit was recently nominated in the Short-Form Series category at the 2024 International Emmy Awards and highlighted as a ‘Format to Watch’ in this year’s Tracking the Giants report from K7 Media.
Katrin Stefanović, Managing Director, Banijay Productions Germany says: “The Summit has been on our radar for some time, as we knew it would be a great fit for the German market. Get ready for high-stakes drama, intense strategy, and unforgettable adventure, set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes, as our dynamic cast of celebrities faces one of their toughest challenges yet.”
Lucas Green, Chief Content Officer, Operations, Banijay Entertainment, added: “The ability of The Summit to resonate with platforms and streamers around the world is testament to the format’s global appeal, and its adaptability for local audiences. As a group, we collaborate and leverage our deep expertise in producing the show across diverse markets and I’m confident Banijay Productions Germany’s adaptation will be a standout version.”
Established in 2018, Banijay Productions Germany has a strong reputation for producing hit reality shows such as Kampf der Realitystars (RTLZWEI), Mission Unknown: Atlantic (YouTube/Prime Video) and the recently announced Villa of Temptations (Sat.1). It is also behind comedy and entertainment titles such as Hast du Töne? (Sat.1), and Chris du das hin? (Sat.1), as well as documentaries such as Daum – Triumphe und Skandale (Sky), and the recently announced Rudi Völler – The Documentary (Sky).