The Quebec
adaptation of the worldwide hit is looking for participants to test
their mettle in the
Philippines
MONTREAL, Sept. 14,
2022 /CNW/ - Bell Media and Productions J are very
excited and proud to announce that Patrice Bélanger will be hosting
the reality show SURVIVOR QUÉBEC, coming this spring to
Noovo! With his vast radio and TV experience, Patrice
Bélanger has been part of Quebecers' daily lives for over 15 years.
Patrice Bélanger was an obvious choice for this assignment not only
because of his empathy and listening skills but also because his
game intelligence, sense of discipline and unparalleled knowledge
of the Survivor format put him in a class of his own. Ready to go
beyond his limits and present a side of himself the public has
never seen, Patrice Bélanger is the perfect choice to host this
legendary competition. Survivor, a Banijay format created by
Charlie Parsons, is one of the
most-watched reality entertainment formats around the world as it
has been successfully adapted in over 50 territories.
This is an amazing get for Noovo, which will be adding this show
to its already entertaining and exciting spring lineup. For years
now, Noovo has been cementing its status as a leader in
Quebec reality TV with popular
productions that have broken ratings records and glued viewers to
their screens every week. SURVIVOR QUÉBEC will be no exception.
"For years, Bell Media has been a privileged partner of Banijay.
Thanks to the ongoing successes of our reality shows in recent
years, we are once again honoured by their confidence by choosing
us to adapt Survivor for the Quebec market. With SURVIVOR QUÉBEC hitting
our screens this spring, Noovo is yet again making good on its
promise to offer viewers content for and by Quebecers. We are also
very happy to welcome Patrice Bélanger to the Bell Media
team. We have the utmost confidence in his commitment and
enthusiasm for this bold and major project for Noovo," said
Suzane Landry, Vice-President,
Content Development, Programming and News at Bell Media.
"This new adventure as the host of SURVIVOR QUÉBEC is an
exceptional opportunity for me," said Patrice Bélanger. "Survivor
has been a part of our lives for so long. It is must-watch TV for
me and my family, as we have faithfully tuned in for years. It is
literally a dream come true for me to host the Quebec adaptation of this international hit! I
want to thank Bell Media and Productions J for giving me this
chance. I can't wait for our audience to check us out on Noovo next
spring!"
SURVIVOR QUÉBEC will put a group of people on a deserted island
in the Philippines to see how they
survive. Completely isolated from civilization and creature
comforts, they will have to battle bad weather and stave off hunger
while competing in extreme challenges that test their endurance and
physical fitness. They will also need strategic thinking and mental
acuity to survive the elimination rounds to the very end and get
their hands on the $100,000 grand
prize.
"Survivor is one of the world's seminal television hits, and we
can't wait for this latest adaptation to land on Noovo this spring,
when it will be helmed by a fantastic new host in Patrice Bélanger.
We're delighted once again to be working with our partner, Bell
Media, on this exceptional new version that will no doubt resonate
strongly with Quebecers' viewers from the get-go," said
Jane Rimer, SVP Canada, Banijay
Rights.
APPLY NOW
Are you a thrill seeker? Do you want to test yourself physically
and mentally in the idyllic yet hostile landscape of the Philippines? Be the first to try out the
SURVIVOR QUÉBEC experience and get the chance to win the
$100,000 grand prize. Apply now at
http://www.survivorquebec.noovo.ca/!
AN INCREDIBLE CONTRIBUTION FROM
JEAN-THOMAS JOBIN
From the start of SURVIVOR QUÉBEC's addition to the Bell Media
portfolio, Productions J has been able to count on Jean-Thomas Jobin as an invaluable partner. A
mega-fan and seasoned expert of the series, Jean-Thomas Jobin will be on location to support
the production team during the shoot and will also host a weekly
companion show with in-studio guests to comment on highlights from
that week's episodes and behind-the-scenes footage shot in
the Philippines during SURVIVOR
QUÉBEC. This is a major bonus for fans of the show just like
Jean-Thomas!
"I still can't believe that Survivor is finally being adapted
for Quebec. I've been involved in
the idea from the beginning, and even I never thought it would
happen. During the shoot, I will humbly do my best to help the
production make the best adaptation possible. The companion
show that I will be hosting will also be great fun as we analyze
the game and learn some useful lessons. I can't wait!" said
Jean-Thomas Jobin.
Produced by Productions J in collaboration with Bell Media,
Survivor is distributed by Banijay in over 50 territories. Survivor
is one of the biggest television phenomena of the past 25 years and
is recognized as the leader of reality TV around the world.
See you on Noovo this spring!
About Noovo
Noovo is the network that does things differently! Reality TV,
comedy, variety, and fiction from here and abroad: Noovo's rich,
entertaining and unifying programming offers an escape from
everyday life. Noovo shatters the conventional television model by
offering content on all platforms, for everyone, everywhere, all
the time. A division of Bell Media, Noovo includes television
stations in Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sherbrooke, and Trois-Rivières, as well as
affiliates stations in Gatineau,
Rivière-du-Loup and Val-d'Or. The
network's ad-supported VOD service Noovo.ca provides access to all
of the brand's original programming in addition to exclusive
content. To explore the Noovo universe, visit noovo.ca.
About Bell Media
Bell Media is Canada's leading
content creation company with premier assets in television, radio,
digital and out-of-home media, including 35 television stations
that are part of the CTV and Noovo networks; 27 specialty channels,
including sports leaders TSN and RDS; bilingual TV and streaming
service Crave; the iHeartRadio Canada brand encompassing 215 music
channels, including 109 radio stations in 58 Canadian markets; and
the Astral out-of-home advertising network. Bell Media is also a
partner in Pinewood Toronto Studios, Montréal's Grande Studios,
Just for Laughs and Dome Productions, one of North America's leading production facilities
providers. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE),
Canada's largest communications
company. Learn more at BellMedia.ca.
About Banijay Rights
Leading independent global distributor, Banijay Rights,
represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 130,000
hours of standout programming. Leading distribution for the largest
international creator and producer, Banijay, the division handles
the exploitation of some of the planet's best scripted and
non-scripted brands.
Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business
of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across
all platforms, Banijay Rights' catalogue encompasses a host of
top titles from Banijay's 120+ in-house labels, and a number of
third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment,
factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.
Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels
globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best
way. Its landmark brands include Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef,
Temptation Island, Grantchester, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,
Deal or No Deal, Versailles,
Biggest Loser, Home and Away, Money Drop, Mr Bean and Black
Mirror.
Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and
commercial acumen, Banijay Rights operates under the direction of
Chief Executive Officer, Cathy
Payne.
About Productions J
Founded in 1997 and run by Julie
Snyder, Productions J stands out in the television industry
thanks to its high-quality productions. For more than 30
years, Julie has been shaking up Quebec television with her audacity,
energy, and innovative ideas. With the desire to create
entertaining programs that answer the challenges posed by a
new generation, Productions J produces original and modern
content.
SOURCE Bell Media