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[02/23/21 - 09:08 AM]
Supersized Physical Competition Series "Frogger" in the Hopper at Peacock Based on Beloved Video Game Phenomenon
A fierce and ridiculously fun competition, "Frogger" will feature twelve outrageous obstacle courses or "crossings."

[via press release from Peacock]

SUPERSIZED PHYSICAL COMPETITION SERIES "FROGGER" IN THE HOPPER AT PEACOCK BASED ON BELOVED VIDEO GAME PHENOMENON

· Peacock leaps into extreme fun and nostalgia with a series order of FROGGER, a larger-than-life physical competition series based on the iconic 1980's video game.

· A worldwide phenomenon since its introduction by Konami in 1981, Frogger has remained one of the most classic and beloved video game franchises of all time with a library spanning more than 30 titles across various platforms. The show FROGGER brings to life this popular franchise and supersizes it on an epic course! Audiences and contestants alike will be transported into a wild, whimsical FROGGER world, filled with all the simple but challenging elements of the mega-hit from Konami.

· A fierce and ridiculously fun competition, FROGGER will feature twelve outrageous obstacle courses or "crossings." These physically demanding challenges will see contestants dodge treacherous traffic, leap over snapping gators and hop over hungry hippos to conquer the course.

· Contestants from across the country will test their talent in a competition requiring skill, strength, strategy and problem-solving smarts. Who will have what it takes to be America's finest FROGGER and jump away with a massive cash prize?

· 13 hour-long episodes of FROGGER have been ordered.

· To apply to be a contestant of FROGGER please visit www.froggercasting.com.

· FROGGER, based on the Konami-owned IP, is produced by Eureka Productions in partnership with Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin will executive produce for Eureka Productions. The FROGGER competition show is an original format created by Chris Culvenor of Eureka Productions.

· ABOUT EUREKA PRODUCTIONS

Eureka Productions is among the world's fastest-growing production companies, focused on delivering unscripted entertainment hits across all platforms. Founded by Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin in 2016, Eureka Production has launched over 30 series in the United States, Canada and Australia. Eureka's programming includes "Holey Moley" (ABC), "Name That Tune" (Fox), "Dating Around" (Netflix), "Crikey, It's the Irwins" (Animal Planet), "Pick, Flip and Drive" (Facebook), "Deadly Cults" (Oxygen),"The Amazing Race" (Ten), "Drunk History" (Ten) and "The Real Dirty Dancing" (Seven). For more information, go to eurekagroup.tv

· ABOUT KONAMI CROSS MEDIA NY, INC.:

Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. is a member of KONAMI Group and specializes in multiplatform brand management and production. Konami Cross Media NY takes a 360-degree approach in managing the rights to globally iconic IPs such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Bomberman, Contra and Frogger.





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