Entertainment IP & Format Development

From Original Ideas to Commercially Valuable Entertainment Properties

Wavelength is an entertainment IP and format development company creating original shows, series and media properties for television, streaming, digital platforms and live entertainment.

We partner with producers, production companies, agents, creators, athletes, brands, rights holders and people with great ideas to develop original concepts and existing intellectual property.

Combining creative development, talent, production, social distribution and commercial expertise, we help turn promising ideas into entertainment properties with the potential to reach audiences worldwide.

Great Ideas Can Come From Anywhere

You don't need to be an established producer, a famous creator or have millions of followers to develop a great entertainment format.

Whether you're bringing an early-stage idea, a developed TV format, a documentary concept or existing intellectual property, we explore opportunities to develop, produce and commercialise projects together.

We're looking for original ideas, compelling stories and commercially promising properties with the potential to grow beyond a single piece of content.

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What We Develop

  • TV & Streaming Formats

    Original reality TV, unscripted entertainment, factual series, competitions and entertainment shows.

  • Documentaries & Factual Entertainment

    Original documentary films and series built around compelling stories, characters and access.

  • Sports & Live Entertainment

    Original sports competitions, athlete-led programming, challenges and live entertainment formats.

  • Digital & Social-First Entertainment

    YouTube shows, creator-led series, podcasts and original multi-platform entertainment.

  • Brand-Funded Entertainment

    Original shows and formats developed with brands, sponsors and commercial partners.

  • Existing IP & Entertainment Franchises

    Adaptations, spin-offs, format licensing and opportunities to expand established properties into new markets and platforms.

Our experience is particularly strong across sports, adventure, automotive, health, fitness and lifestyle entertainment.

From Concept to Commercial Opportunity

We bring together the creative, production and commercial expertise needed to develop original entertainment IP.

  1. Concept & Format Development

    We evaluate ideas, identify audiences and develop compelling concepts into structured formats, stories and entertainment properties.

  2. Creative & Production Packaging

    We develop pitch decks, treatments, format bibles, talent partnerships, pilot content and production plans tailored to each project.

  3. Audience Development & Commercial Partnerships

    Where appropriate, we use our social publishing network to test concepts and build audiences while exploring co-production, brand funding, sponsorship and investment opportunities.

  4. Distribution, Licensing & Growth

    We explore opportunities with broadcasters, streaming platforms, production companies and distributors, alongside international format licensing, adaptations and wider commercial expansion.

Why Partner With Wavelength?

  • 30+ Years of Media & Entertainment Experience

    Our heritage includes the creation of the Extreme Sports Channel and decades of international experience across television, sports, digital media and live entertainment.

  • Talent, Content & Built-In Distribution

    We combine creative and production expertise with access to an extensive network of creators, athletes and social publishing channels. Our combined network reaches more than 320 million followers and generates over 950 million video views monthly.

  • Commercial Thinking from the Start

    We look beyond production to consider audience demand, sponsorship, financing, rights ownership, distribution and long-term commercial opportunities.

  • International Reach

    With teams in the UK and USA and an international network of industry relationships, we help connect ideas with potential partners and audiences across global markets.

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Original Entertainment in Development

Our projects include Sunday in the Mountains, an original multi-platform winter sports series created by Wavelength and Extreme International, combining world-class competition, mountain culture and adventure across YouTube, television and social media.

The series is planned to launch in January 2027.

Flexible Development Partnerships

We work with individuals, talent, producers, production companies and rights holders through partnerships tailored to each opportunity.

These may include creative co-development, co-production, commissioned development, licensing, investment or commercial partnerships.

Intellectual property ownership, funding, responsibilities and revenue participation are agreed individually, with the aim of creating long-term value for everyone involved.

Have an Idea Worth Developing?

Whether you're starting with an original concept, developing a new entertainment format or looking for a partner to expand existing IP, we'd like to explore the opportunity.

Tell us what you're developing and how we could work together.

Please share a brief, non-confidential project overview in your initial enquiry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an entertainment IP and format development company do?▾
An entertainment IP and format development company turns original ideas into commercially valuable television, streaming, digital and live entertainment properties. This includes developing concepts, creating repeatable formats, securing talent, packaging productions and exploring funding, distribution and licensing opportunities. Wavelength combines creative development with production, audience reach and commercial expertise to help build original entertainment IP.
I have an idea for a TV show or entertainment format. Can Wavelength help develop it?▾
Yes. Wavelength welcomes enquiries from individuals and businesses with original ideas for television, streaming, sports, digital entertainment and live experiences. You don't need to be an established producer or have an existing audience. We consider concepts with strong creative and commercial potential and explore opportunities to develop them with suitable partners. Start with a short, non-confidential summary of your idea.
How do I turn an original idea into a TV show or streaming format?▾
Developing an original TV show or streaming format starts with a clear concept, target audience and compelling programme structure. The next steps can include creative treatments, format bibles, pitch decks, talent attachments and pilot content. Wavelength helps develop and package promising ideas for potential production, commissioning, funding and distribution partnerships.
Does Wavelength work with independent producers, production companies and rights holders?▾
Yes. Wavelength works with independent producers, production companies, writers, directors, agents and intellectual property owners to explore original entertainment projects. Partnerships can involve concept development, co-production, talent packaging, audience development, commercial funding and distribution opportunities. We also consider established properties with potential for adaptation, expansion or international licensing.
Can talent agencies, athletes and creators develop original entertainment IP with Wavelength?▾
Yes. Wavelength partners with talent agencies, managers, athletes and digital creators to develop original television shows, documentaries, entertainment series, podcasts and live formats. We help transform creative ideas, personal stories and existing audiences into media properties with long-term commercial potential, exploring appropriate development, ownership and revenue-sharing arrangements.
What types of TV, streaming, digital and live entertainment formats does Wavelength develop?▾
Wavelength develops original IP across television, streaming, YouTube, social media and live entertainment. Our focus includes reality and unscripted television, documentary series, sports entertainment, competitions, creator-led programming, podcasts, digital-first shows, branded entertainment and original live events. We also explore existing intellectual property that could be adapted into new formats or expanded internationally.
Does Wavelength develop reality TV, unscripted entertainment and competition formats?▾
Yes. Wavelength develops original reality TV, unscripted entertainment, factual series, competition shows and challenge-based formats for television, streaming and digital platforms. We work on concept creation, format structure, talent, audience development and production packaging, with an emphasis on distinctive ideas that can support returning series, international adaptations and commercial partnerships.
Can sports leagues, federations and athletes develop sports entertainment formats with Wavelength?▾
Yes. Wavelength works with sports organisations, rights holders, leagues, federations and athletes to explore original sports documentaries, competition formats, athlete-led entertainment, live sporting challenges and digital series. Our sports media heritage, talent relationships, production capabilities and social publishing network help connect original sports concepts with audiences, commercial partners and potential distribution opportunities.
Can Wavelength help pitch original entertainment formats to broadcasters and streaming platforms?▾
Wavelength helps develop and package original formats for potential broadcasters, streaming platforms, production companies and distribution partners. Depending on the project, this may include creating pitch materials, developing pilot content, attaching talent and identifying suitable commissioning or co-production opportunities. We evaluate the most appropriate route to market for each project, although commissions and distribution agreements are not guaranteed.
How are original TV shows and entertainment formats funded?▾
Original entertainment formats can be funded through broadcaster commissions, co-productions, development investment, brand partnerships, sponsorship and other commercial arrangements. Wavelength explores suitable funding and partnership models for selected projects, combining creative development with commercial expertise and brand relationships. Development costs, investment commitments, intellectual property ownership and revenue participation are agreed individually.
Who owns the intellectual property when developing an entertainment format with Wavelength?▾
Intellectual property ownership depends on the project's existing rights and agreed development structure. Arrangements may include retaining original ownership, shared ownership, licensing agreements or joint ventures. Wavelength works with partners to establish clear commercial terms covering creative contributions, production rights, distribution, licensing and revenue participation before entering substantive development agreements.
Can Wavelength help license, adapt or commercialise existing entertainment IP internationally?▾
Yes. Wavelength explores opportunities to develop, adapt, license and commercialise existing television formats, digital entertainment, sports properties and other media IP. Depending on the project, opportunities may include international format licensing, new production partnerships, spin-offs, brand sponsorships, digital distribution and live experiences. We work with rights holders to identify commercially viable routes for expanding their properties into new markets and platforms.

Let's Develop Something Great

Have an original idea, entertainment format or existing media property with commercial potential?

Whether you're an independent originator, established producer, agent, creator, athlete, sports organisation or commercial partner, we'd be interested in exploring the opportunity.

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