MTV Networks International have announced a stack of new non-US shows it is currently or is planning to invest in. The new shows, created by MTVNI's London based in-house development unit The Greenhouse, include music, reality, comedy and game shows, with MTV Barrio 19, Live Is Blind, I'm With The Band and The Virgin Diaries among the new shows due to air in the UK and elsewhere across MTV's 43 regionalised channels.
Announcing details of the new shows, Brent Hansen, President of Creative & Editorial at MTV Networks International, told CMU: "These new programming initiatives reflect MTV's commitment to offering high quality original programming that serves diverse tastes and the different cultural nuances of our audiences worldwide. With our unique global infrastructure and depth of creative expertise in local markets, MTV is well positioned to offer audiences innovative, new programming across a wide variety of genres."
Press info on the new shows is available from the MTV press office.