CBS Studios secures global rights deal for Aussie favourite Have You Been Paying Attention?

CBS Studios International has secured the global format rights to Australian quiz show favourite Have You Been Paying Attention?

The move is a rare international pick up for the sales division of the U.S. studio, which will sell the format created by Working Dog productions to global broadcasters alongside Wheel of Fortune and America’s Next Top Model. The deal comes after CBS acquired TEN last year.

HYBPA has now been airing in Australia for six seasons and TEN’s third highest rating show behind Masterchef Australia and The Bachelor Australia.

“We are proud and delighted to bring the show we love to the rest of the world,” said Michael Hirsh, Executive Producer, Working Dog Productions. “We’re grateful to CBS for the opportunity to share what has become the one Aussie show family’s bookmark to watch together every week.”

“This agreement is a terrific example of the new synergies we have in Australia since acquiring Network Ten, and we look forward to partnering with the team at Working Dog Productions to make HYBPA? a global success.” said Paul Gilbert, Senior Vice President of International Formats, CBS Studios International.