The reality show will feature new 50-minute episodes every week, with each episode bringing new twists, emotional moments, and edge-of-your-seat challenges.
StarzPlay is gearing up to launch its latest original reality show, Unstoppable: The Italian Dream, on November 28, 2024. The adrenaline-packed competition is set to captivate football enthusiasts and reality TV fans alike, taking viewers on a journey across the MENA region as the brightest young football talents face off for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with Serie A legends.
Aspiring footballers from the MENA region will showcase their skills in challenges filmed across Saudi Arabia and Egypt until they reach the Abu Dhabi showdown. The show features a star-studded panel of judges from the world of football. Its main judges are Luca Antonini and Christian Panucci, who will be joined by celebrity guest judges, such as Sami Al Jaber from Saudi Arabia, Essam Al Hadari from Egypt, Yahya Al Ghassani from the UAE, and Houssine Kharja from Morocco. The series also has special judging appearances by Marco Materazzi, Christian Vieri, Andriy Shevchenko, and Gianfranco Zola. As an inaugural production, this show paves the way for the development of future titles under the ‘Unstoppable’ brand.
Produced by Image Nation Abu Dhabi, one of the Middle East’s leading film studios, and sponsored by PureHealth, the largest integrated healthcare group in the UAE, Serie A, the premier Italian football league, Puma, the official sportswear partner, and Modon, the leading real estate developer, Unstoppable: The Italian Dream promises to be a thrilling ride filled with passion, drama, and fierce competition.
Maaz Sheikh, CEO of StarzPlay, commented: “We are excited to bring Unstoppable: The Italian Dream to our subscribers as a StarzPlay Original. This reality show highlights our ongoing commitment to creating engaging and diverse content while also offering a platform for young Arab talents to showcase their abilities. We’re proud to support and provide opportunities for these aspiring footballers as they take part in this unique journey, which we hope will inspire viewers across the region.”
Ben Ross, Acting CEO of Image Nation Abu Dhabi, said: “Unstoppable: The Italian Dream is another example of Image Nation’s commitment to discovering and showcasing up and coming talent from the region, and we are excited to be sharing this brand new series with audiences. Working once again with our valued partners at StarzPlay to bring our second reality series to the platform solidifies our shared goal of delivering engaging and impactful content to the region”
Luigi De Siervo , CEO of Serie A, ‘We are thrilled to support Unstoppable: The Italian Dream, a series that brings young talents face-to-face with renowned Italian judges and gives the winners the chance to train and compete in Italy. This collaboration makes us eager to welcome these young talents to Italy and watch them pursue their dreams. MENA is an inspiring region, rich with potential talents, and we’re excited to see how these young athletes will bring their unique strengths and skills to the global stage.”
