Nippon TV LA Appoints Nick Ower to Drive Unscripted Format Strategy

Nippon TV LA Business Office has named Nick Ower as Director of Development & Sales, Unscripted, a strategic move aimed at accelerating the company's format sales and co-development efforts in North and Latin America. Reporting to Tom Miyauchi, Ower will serve as a primary client-facing lead, pitching Nippon TV's high-concept unscripted catalog and original developments from Gyokuro Studio to major streamers and broadcasters. With a decade of experience at ITV America—where he contributed to global hits like Love Island Games and Queer Eye—Ower is tasked with bridging Japanese creative innovation with international scalability to meet the growing global demand for inventive entertainment.
 
In his new role, Nick will focus on expanding the reach of Nippon TV's premium unscripted formats and Gyokuro Studio's original development, sourcing new opportunities with US and international partners, and accelerating sales and co-development across key territories. His experience bridging creative development and commercial execution positions him as a key driver in bringing Japanese formats to the global stage.
 
His appointment further strengthens Nippon TV LA's presence as it continues to grow as a hub for "Creating Global Entertainment."
 
"We are delighted to welcome Nick to Nippon TV LA as we expand and build on our footprint in the Americas. He brings a proven track record and a wealth of experience in unscripted development, alongside a strong understanding of the North American market and excellent creative instincts, making him a valuable addition to our growing international strategies. Nick will play a key role in strengthening our development pipeline and deepening our partnerships across the region, as we continue to broaden our presence in the global market," commented Miyauchi.

Added Ower, "Joining Nippon TV LA at such a pivotal stage of its international expansion is an incredible opportunity. I've long admired the company's reputation for bold, inventive storytelling, and there is an undeniable global appetite for the kind of fresh, high-concept entertainment that Nippon TV and Gyokuro Studio excel at. By combining Nippon TV's distinct creative spirit with a sharp focus on international scalability, I look forward to working with partners across the Americas to create high-impact content designed to resonate with audiences worldwide."
 
Prior to this appointment, Nick worked at ITV America and built his career in unscripted development over the past decade, progressing through the organization to become Director of Development. He was part of the ITV Entertainment label, one of ITV America's flagship production label behind some of the world's biggest unscripted series including Queer Eye, Love Island, Hell's Kitchen, and The Chase.
 
During his time at ITV America, Nick worked across international format adaptations and original development, with a focus on large-scale, globally scalable formats. He contributed to the development and sale of several high-profile series including Love Island Games and Love Island: Beyond the Villa (Peacock), Twin Love(Prime Video), and My Mom, Your Dad (HBO Max), alongside projects such as Four Weddings (OWN) and the feature documentary Longest Third Date (Netflix).

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