The show, originally acquired from I&U TV Produktion in Germany, will debut in Russia featuring Maxim Galkin, a former host of Who Wants to be a Millionaire in Russia, as the Quizmaster testing his knowledge and nerves against five contestants. It is anticipated that the show will go to air in December 2009 with the local title of 5 Against Galkin.
Rob Clark, President, Worldwide Entertainment for FremantleMedia, said: “When FremantleMedia acquired 5 Against The Quizmaster, we instantly recognized its potential as a global format. It’s a fantastic game show concept with a great twist, and the ratings in Germany were phenomenal. We’re very pleased to be using our global network to bring this fantastic show to viewers in Russia.”
Günther Jauch in 5 Gegen Jauch
5 Against The Quizmaster is an original game show format that turns the tables on the nation’s favourite Quizmaster. The show gives five players just five chances to win it all, as they test the knowledge of the one who has always held all of the answers. But how much does the Quizmaster really know? The ultimate prize goes to the player with all the right questions – but only if the Quizmaster has all the wrong answers. 5 Against The Quizmaster ranked number one in its time slot on RTL Television across all key demographics when it launched in Germany with the local title 5 Gegen Jauch.