Amman, 22nd Feb. 2010 (WAM) -- Arabic reality TV shows are alive and kicking, according to a new report from the Arab Advisors Group which profiles major Arabic reality TV shows on five FTA satellite TV channels during January and February 2010.
Spurred by liberalization and the boom in satellite TV supply and viewership, many channels in the Arab TV industry recognize the need for offering quality content to maintain their attraction to viewers and advertisers. Reality TVs attraction lies in its relative novelty to audiences as well as its lower costs of production as participants are mainly regular people and not highly paid movie and TV stars. A new 24-page report, "Arabic Reality TV Shows" which has 12 detailed exhibits, provides analysis of the Reality TV landscape in the Arab World. The report includes analysis and profiles of eight major Arabic reality TV shows on five FTA satellite TV channels during January and February 2010. This includes locally produced as well as licensed-format-based reality TV shows. The content of the Arabic reality shows as well as the content of the original licensed format (where applicable) is discussed. In addition, this report points out the Arabic production companies that have played a role in the Arabic reality TV market. "The majority (six out of eight) of the reality TV shows on the researched Arab TV channels are now original shows rather than licensed formats from global companies." Ms. Noura Abdulhadi, Arab Advisors Senior Research Analyst, wrote in the report. "Obviously, many Arab TV stations outgrew the learning phase of reality TV production, and started their own formats which could mean a better fit with the Arabic culture and norms." Mr. Issa Goussous, Arab Advisors Senior Research Analyst added.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2010.
