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A TV format is the overall concept and branding of a copyrighted television program. The most common type of formats are those in the television genres of game shows and reality shows, many of which are remade in multiple markets with local contestants. Recent examples include ''Survivor'', ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'', ''Pop Idol'' and ''Big Brother'' that have all proved successful worldwide. Particular models in the genre of sitcoms are often sold as formats, enabling broadcasters to adapt them to the perceived tastes of their own audience. An example is ''The Office'', a BBC sitcom which got adapted as ''The Office'' US, ''Le Bureau'' in France, ''Stromberg'' in Germany, ''La Job'' in Quebec and ''La Ofis'' in Chile. A format is licensed by TV networks, so that they may produce a version of the show tailored to their nationality and audience. Formats are a major part of the international television market. Format purchasing is popular with broadcasters, due principally to the lower risk associated with an already-proven idea and the preference of audiences to watch programming tailored to their locality. Leading companies that handle the creation and sales of programming formats include ITV Studios, Talpa, Endemol and FremantleMedia. == Legal issues == TV formats are viewed as a form of intellectual property (IP), and are regularly bought and sold by TV producers, distribution company and broadcasters. For example, ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' has been recreated in 108 territories, while local versions of ''Idol'' have aired (over 129 series) in 42 territories receiving about three billion votes, most notable being ''American Idol''. However, TV formats are not generally protected under copyright law.〔(Legal Protection ), Bournemouth University.〕〔(McInerney, Peter ) and Rose, David (1999) ''Television formats and copyright protection'' in ''The Times'', 2 March, p.33 (Law page).〕 As a result, copycat formats are sometimes created, which seek to duplicate the success of an original format without paying the rights-holder of the original format. Format developers seek to prevent this by various means, including the use of trademarks or withholding distribution of other programs.〔 Establishing "Proof of Review" and exposure to companies reviewing new TV formats is one important aspect of protection by the industry at the Television Writers Vault. The Format Recognition and Protection Association (FRAPA) aims to protect rights to formats and lobbies for legal protection. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「TV format」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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