Disney XD UK are set to premiere Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge on August 20, 2012.
Geno Segers (Disney XD's "Pair of Kings") and popular British television
presenter Laura Hamilton ("Dancing On Ice") host an exciting
competition requiring brainpower, courage and teamwork,
Based on the international game
show phenomenon "Fort Boyard," the series is set in a 19th century sea
fort off the coast of France. It introduces six teams -- 24 teens from
the United States and the United Kingdom -- who team up for a tournament
where only one team will ultimately get the key to unlock the historic
fort's hidden treasures and win the honor of calling themselves "the
conquerors of Fort Boyard."
The reality adventure series marks the first kids' version of the
popular game show which premiered more than 20 years ago and has since
been produced in over 38 countries worldwide.
About "Fort Boyard"
"Fort Boyard" is the most successful adventure game show in the world,
having sold to over 30 territories, while dominating France 2's
primetime summer schedule every year since 1990. The action takes place
in an imposing fortress built in the middle of the ocean. This provides
the perfect backdrop for strenuous, against-the-clock physical
challenges and mind-boggling riddles, featuring strange characters and
fearsome animals. All this and more awaits those attempting to reach the
Treasure Room! Only the fittest and most intelligent contestants can
hope to conquer Fort Boyard.
About Disney XD:
Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing
a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age
6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery,
accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded content
spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming
includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed
programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a
24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 78 million
households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates. There are 22
other Disney XD channels around the world.
