Beating boundaries: 99 to beat conquers the world
After the format of 99 to Beat has already been thriving in the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Norway and Vietnam, the UK has now also succumbed to it. The game show originally started as a daily column in ‘Iedereen Beroemd’. Meanwhile, it became a standalone programme on VRT 1; after which it was also adopted as such abroad. In the game show, 100 people compete against each other in a variety of assignments. Those tasks test everyday skills, and range from running with a tray to unrolling a toilet roll as fast as possible to literally searching for a needle in a haystack. After each round, the candidate who performed worst needed leave the programme. Those that never finish last win and get to crown themselves 99 to Beat for a year.
New comic series brings politics tailored to kids
In an important election year, Ketnet wants to introduce children to politics in an approachable way. 'De Raad van Soekie' is a series packed with humour in which you learn about the role of debating, how the democratic system works, the importance of elections and much more.
VRT announces factcheck marathon ahead of elections
As the June elections approach and the campaigning is about to begin, political statements and promises are flying around our ears. But is the data used by candidates and parties accurate? And can we always believe a campaign or are we sometimes misled by images and photos? In the coming weeks, VRT NWS will step up a gear to fact-check political statements together with other news editors from Flanders, French-speaking Belgium and the Netherlands.
VRT helps young production companies and tech start-ups take their first steps towards international success
In 2023, VRT, together with MediaNet Flanders and Thomas More, launched a call for young media talent - from student, start-up to beginning production company - to shape the future of media.
Media Invest Vlaanderen co-invests in animation studio Fabrique Fantastique Group
Media Invest Vlaanderen (MIV), the joint venture of VRT and PMV, is co-investing in Fabrique Fantastique Group. The production house and animation studio, known for programmes such as Interstellar Ella and Sir Mouse, completes an investment round of 1.5 million euros. This investment, made possible by Media Invest Vlaanderen, ING and Winwinleningen facilitated by Winwinner, will help Fabrique Fantastique realise its ambitious growth plans with new strong Flemish programmes that also have international potential.
