“The Ranch” will be produced in a Russian version. ATM Grupa S.A. is in advanced talks about licensing the series to a company operating in Russia and Ukraine. “The Ranch” is attracting much interest in these countries.

ATM Grupa S.A. has already optioned the project to an Eastern partner (who, at this time, wishes to remain anonymous). The company is now adapting the series for interested broadcasters. “The Ranch” would be first shown in Russia, and later in other countries of the region. In the Russian version there will be no priest – he will probably be replaced with a different person of public trust such as a school headmaster. Religion and the clergy are a delicate, almost taboo subject in Russian entertainment productions. A clergyman character might cause controversy.

The advanced negotiations for the sale of “The Ranch” are the result of the meetings ATM Grupa S.A.’s managers had at the recent MIPTV in Cannes (April 4-7, 2011). The above-mentioned company is not the only one interested in this production. ATM Grupa S.A.’s representatives have also discussed the sale of the series with other companies.

ATM Grupa S.A.’s game shows, especially “Eliminator”, which was very well received at Cannes, are also drawing interest of companies in Europe and Asia. “Eliminator” is an offbeat test of knowledge. Each contestant chooses questions to eliminate his 10 opponents, but does not have to know the answers himself. ATM Grupa S.A. is now preparing an offer for “Eliminator” for production companies of the Sparks Network, which brings together producers from all over the world, including Zebra (Spain). Imagic and In Media Plus (Liban) have also expressed interest in buying “Eliminator”. ATM Grupa S.A. is in talks over the sale of game show “Clueless” to TKL, a Vietnam-based company that produced the Vietnamese “Idol”.  In addition, “Clueless” is being adapted by ATM Grupa S.A.’s US agent and will soon be presented in America. ATM Grupy S.A. is also in advanced talks over the production of a documentary for the History Channel and a partnership with NBC Universal.