Japanese Game Show ‘Save Money’ Snapped Up by NBCUniversal Formats (EXCLUSIVE)

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What happened

Japanese game show “Save Money” has been acquired by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group.

The company snapped up the worldwide format distribution rights outside of Japan.

The show was developed and produced by Chukyo TV.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:53:06 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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