Warner Bros. International Television Production Nederland

What Warner Bros. International Television Production Nederland does

Warner Bros. International Television Production Netherlands BV is a Dutch private limited company headquartered in Amsterdam at Willem Fenengastraat 14, 1096 BN, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery through the Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) global division. The company is a creative, talent-driven television production house that develops, produces and distributes content across three principal genres: entertainment, factual and drama. It manages a portfolio of more than 20 programmes covering dating shows (The Bachelorette, The Bachelor, First Dates, The Golden Bachelor, Matched by Mom), reality series (Meiden die Rijden, Reality Queens, Reality Kings, The Bevers, Vrouwen die Varen, Taxi Talks), competition formats (So You Think You Can Dance, I Can See Your Voice, Glow Up, Op zoek naar), comedy entertainment (LOL: Last One Laughing), documentary and factual programming (Obese, Emergency Call, The Repair Shop), and music and lifestyle shows. The catalogue mixes locally originated Dutch IP with local adaptations of proven international formats from the broader WBITVP library.

The company's revenue model is built on three streams: production fees paid by broadcasters licensing finished programmes, format licensing and adaptation fees drawn from the global WBITVP catalogue, and downstream distribution revenue from streaming and secondary window sales. Content is sold B2B to Dutch public broadcasters (NPO, BNNVARA, KRO-NCRV, PowNed), commercial broadcasters (RTL, SBS6, NET5) and streaming platforms (Videoland, Prime Video); pricing is negotiated per project and is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively domestic to the Dutch market.

Operationally, the company runs on a lean 22-person team led by Managing Director Michiel van der Hoeven, supported by a Business Director, Director of Production & Operations, Director of Programmes, Creative Director, Director Legal and Business Affairs, two Executive Producers and a People & Culture Partner. Multiple productions are simultaneously in flight, with LOL: Last One Laughing (S4), Meiden die Rijden (S6) and So You Think You Can Dance all scheduled for completion between February and May 2026, indicating an active and concurrent commissioning pipeline. Marketing is minimal and event-driven, relying on the corporate website as a programme catalogue and on the Warner Bros. Discovery brand for positioning.

Name

Warner Bros. International Television Production Nederland

Legal name

Warner Bros. International Television Production Netherlands BV

Website

https://wbitvpnetherlands.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warner Bros. International Television Production Nederland is an Amsterdam-based, 22-person television production subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery that develops, produces and distributes Dutch-language entertainment, reality, dating, competition, factual and drama programmes for Dutch public and commercial broadcasters plus streaming platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Territory & Language Rights (International, Dubbing/Subtitling) (MPADALAH), International Sales & Licensing (Territory Pre-Sales) (MPADAJAC)

Keywords

• Television production
• Entertainment formats
• Factual programming
• Drama series
• Content distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Original Program Production: WBITVP Netherlands develops and produces original Dutch television programs including entertainment shows, reality series, factual documentaries, and drama. Revenue is generated through production fees paid by broadcasters who license the finished content.
2. Format Adaptation: The company adapts international TV formats (such as The Bachelor, I Can See Your Voice, Last One Laughing, So You Think You Can Dance) for the Dutch market. Revenue comes from format licensing fees and production fees.
3. Content Distribution: Productions are distributed to multiple platforms including linear TV broadcasters and streaming services, generating distribution revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

WBITVP Nederland develops, produces, and supplies finished television programs in the entertainment, factual, and drama genres to Dutch broadcasters and streaming platforms. The company combines locally originated Dutch programs with internationally licensed Warner Bros. formats (e.g., LOL: Last One Laughing, The Bachelor, So You Think You Can Dance, First Dates) adapted for the Netherlands market. Its output is commissioned by and delivered to Dutch free-to-air broadcasters (NPO, RTL, SBS6, NET5) and Dutch OTT services (Videoland, NPO Start, Viaplay).

Product overview

Warner Bros. International Television Production Nederland is a creative, talent-driven production company that develops, produces, and distributes television content across major genres including entertainment, factual, and drama. The company operates as a diversified TV production portfolio managing numerous programmes spanning multiple categories: dating shows (The Bachelorette, The Bachelor, First Dates, The Golden Bachelor, Matched by Mom), reality series (Meiden die Rijden, Reality Queens, Reality Kings, The Bevers, Vrouwen die Varen, Taxi Talks), competition formats (So You Think You Can Dance, I Can See Your Voice, Glow Up), comedy entertainment (LOL: Last One Laughing), documentary/factual programming (Obese, Emergency Call, The Repair Shop), music programmes (Secret Duets), adventure (The World's Most Dangerous Roads), and lifestyle/entertainment (Say Yes To The Dress Benelux). The portfolio includes both original Dutch productions and local adaptations of international formats.

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Products and services

• LOL: Last One Laughing
• Meiden die Rijden
• The Bevers (De Bevers) Dutch-language factual/reality series about a family of beavers in the wild; multi-season run evidenced by a sixth season in the current slate.
• First Dates Dutch local adaptation of the international 'First Dates' dating format in which strangers are brought together for a blind dinner date. Produced for Dutch audiences and streamers.
• Reality Queens Dutch reality entertainment series featuring a recurring ensemble cast of recognizable personalities; multi-season series evidenced in the current slate.
• Reality Queens: Family Edition Spinoff of 'Reality Queens' featuring the same ensemble in a family-themed reality format; distinct standalone series.
• Reality Kings Dutch reality entertainment series produced as part of the broader 'Reality Queens' / 'Reality Kings' slate for Dutch audiences.
• Secret Duets Dutch music/entertainment format in which celebrity duets are kept secret until performance; produced for Dutch audiences.
• The Bachelorette Dutch local adaptation of the international 'The Bachelorette' dating reality format in which a single woman selects a partner from a group of suitors.
• The Bachelor Dutch local adaptation of the international 'The Bachelor' dating reality format in which a single man courts a group of women.
• The Golden Bachelor Dutch local adaptation of the international 'Golden Bachelor' spin-off format, targeting older singles in the Bachelor dating franchise.
• So You Think You Can Dance Dutch local adaptation of the international 'So You Think You Can Dance' talent competition format featuring aspiring dancers.
• Say Yes To The Dress Benelux Benelux local adaptation of the international 'Say Yes To The Dress' bridal reality format, following brides shopping for wedding dresses.
• The Bevers: Pushing Boundaries Standalone special/series extension of 'The Bevers' factual series, expanding on the beaver-family premise.
• Vrouwen die Varen Dutch-language factual/reality program about women learning to captain boats, produced for Dutch audiences.
• Taxi Talks Dutch-language conversational/talk format set in taxis, where drivers and passengers engage in revealing conversations.
• The World's Most Dangerous Roads Dutch local adaptation of the international 'World's Most Dangerous Roads' travel/adventure format featuring celebrity pairings on perilous routes.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Warner Bros. International Television Production (Global)coreOthersWBITVP Netherlands is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. International Television Production, part of Warner Bros. Discovery. This corporate relationship provides access to the global WBITVP format library, international production expertise, and distribution support across the Warner Bros. network of production companies worldwide.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fremantle: Bertelsmann-owned international TV production and distribution group producing entertainment, drama, and factual content globally, including format adaptations across European markets. Closely comparable in production mix and distribution model.
• ITV Studios: UK-based international content producer and distributor producing entertainment, drama, and factual formats globally. Comparable as a format-adapting producer with multi-territory commissioner relationships.
• Banijay Group: World's largest independent TV production group, owner of Endemol Shine and many Dutch and European production labels. Directly comparable as a multi-genre, format-driven independent TV producer operating across Europe, including the Dutch market.
• BBC Studios: Commercial arm of the BBC, producing entertainment, factual, and drama for linear and streaming buyers worldwide. Comparable as a broadcaster-tied producer with deep international format expertise.
• All3Media: Independent UK-headquartered global TV production group with production labels across entertainment, factual, and drama. Comparable as a diversified, format-led independent producer distributed internationally.

Broad incumbents

• RTL Nederland: Dutch commercial broadcaster group operating RTL channels and Videoland, a commissioning customer of WBITVP Netherlands. Comparable as a buyer-side incumbent whose in-house production arm also competes with independents for local commissions.
• Talpa Network: Dutch media conglomerate led by John de Mol operating linear channels, streaming (via Videoland's parent), and in-house production. Comparable as a Dutch market incumbent combining broadcasting and production; overlaps with WBITVP's commissioning customers as well as its production peers.
• SBS Broadcasting: Dutch commercial broadcaster group operating SBS6, NET5, and other channels airing WBITVP Netherlands productions including So You Think You Can Dance and Andy & Melisa. Comparable as a key customer-side incumbent in the same Dutch commissioning market.
• NPO: Dutch public broadcasting umbrella organization coordinating NPO 1/2/3 and on-demand platforms. Comparable as a key commissioning customer and a Dutch-market incumbent that also funds in-house production from member omroepen such as BNNVARA and KRO-NCRV.

Emerging players

• Keshet International: International distribution and production arm of Israel's Keshet Media Group, focused on format creation and global adaptation. Comparable as a format-led production specialist competing in the same Dutch/Western-European adaptation pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warner-bros-international-television-production

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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