The Foxtel Group has confirmed its decision to commission the BINGE Original docu-soap reality series, Billion Dollar Playground.
This fresh venture comes in collaboration with the esteemed Australian production house, Ronde Media.
The creators behind acclaimed observational documentaries like Outback Ringer, Big Miracles, and the much-anticipated Desert King, Ronde Media now offers an intriguing insight into the world of luxury holidays.
Billion Dollar Playground promises an all-access pass into the lives of the uber-rich, showcasing their extravagant holiday homes and premium holiday experiences.
The series will span eight episodes, each an hour long, and provides a unique viewpoint. Viewers will witness the vibrant personalities of the super-rich and their breathtaking vacation homes, all through the lens of an elite group of concierge professionals, dedicated to turning their clients’ lavish fantasies into reality.
Speaking at Mipcom in Cannes, Alison Hurbert-Burns, the Executive Director of BINGE and Commissioning & Content for the Foxtel Group, expressed her enthusiasm for this fresh collaboration. She said,
“We are delighted to be working with Ronde Media to create a new Australian format, bringing together the popularity of workplace reality series, luxe living, and a tantalising slice of Australian life.” She further elaborated on the quest for original reality content, asserting that “Billion Dollar Playground has that in diamond-encrusted spades.”
Echoing similar sentiments, Ronde’s founder, Ben Davies expressed his views on the public’s ceaseless intrigue with the lifestyles of the wealthy. He commented,
“The fascination with rich people and how they spend their money is endless, which is why we’re taking audiences inside some of the most luxurious properties on earth to witness the upstairs-downstairs dynamic between uber-wealthy jet-setters and the staff who service their every need. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have the Foxtel Group commissioning this incredible new series, which is poised to be the next new global-franchise in the luxe TV space”.
