Billion Dollar Playground

TV.Cynic · October 16, 2023, 6:28am

BINGE SECURES NEW HIGH-ROLLER FORMAT

BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND

FROM RONDE MEDIA

The Foxtel Group today announced the commission of BINGE Original docu-soap reality format, Billion Dollar Playground, from Australian production house Ronde Media.

Created and developed by observational-documentary pioneers Ronde Media (Outback Ringer, Big Miracles, and the upcoming Desert King), Billion Dollar Playground takes viewers into the exclusive world of uber-wealthy guests who pay a premium for high-end vacation homes, and ultimate holiday experience, as world-class staff servicing their round the clock demands.

The original 8 x 1 hour unscripted format is a unique peak into the multi-million dollar holiday homes, personalities, and thrilling adventures of the super-rich, seen through the eyes of an elite concierge team that make their clients’ dreams come true.

Announcing the new commission at Mipcom in Cannes, Alison Hurbert-Burns, Executive Director of BINGE and Commissioning & Content for the Foxtel Group said: “We are delighted to be working with Ronde Media to create a new Australian format, bringing together the popularity of workplace reality series, luxe living, and a tantalising slice of Australian life.”

“We are looking for reality formats that are original and transport our audiences into realms that are fascinating and immersively entertaining. Billion Dollar Playground has that in diamond-encrusted spades.”

Ronde founder, Ben Davies said: “The fascination with rich people and how they spend their money is endless, which is why we’re taking audiences inside some of the most luxurious properties on earth to witness the upstairs-downstairs dynamic between uber-wealthy jet-setters and the staff who service their every need. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have the Foxtel Group commissioning this incredible new series, which is poised to be the next new global-franchise in the luxe TV space”.

Billion Dollar Playground will commence production in Sydney this summer for broadcast in 2024.

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PREMIERE DATE & TRAILER REVEALED FOR

BOLD NEW BINGE ORIGINAL

BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND

PREMIERES 13 MAY 2025 ON BINGE

Luxury. Excess. No limits. Today, BINGE dropped the must-see trailer* for BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND, a bold new Australian reality series that throws open the doors to the world of the uber-rich - where money is no object, and outrageous is just another Tuesday. This must-watch series gives an all-access pass to the lives of the wealthy, their extravagant vacation homes, and the high-powered team of luxury service experts who make their dreams come true.

Expect plenty of property porn, unique requests, and the pressures of delivering unforgettable stays. The 8-part BINGE original series premieres at 10.00am on Tuesday,13 May 2025, with new episodes dropping weekly.

Filmed fly-on-the-wall style within real-life luxury accommodation company Luxico, BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND is set inside some of the country’s most extravagant vacation homes. The series follows an elite team of concierges, chefs, butlers, and housekeepers who work tirelessly to fulfil every extravagant whim of their ultra-rich clients. Whether it’s securing a last-minute designer wardrobe, organising a private fireworks show, sourcing a sushi chef by helicopter, or ensuring the champagne never stops flowing, the team stops at nothing to deliver. But behind the impeccable service lies a world of pressure, unexpected twists, and team dynamics that make the job just as unpredictable as the guests they cater to.

MEET THE LUXURY SERVICE TEAM OF BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND

Unapologetic, hilarious, authentic, and ambitious – this team of luxury service experts, with experience from all corners of the globe, are the best in the industry. Their work mantra? If it’s legal, make it happen.

The crew (real-life hospitality professionals) includes:

Salvatore: The lead concierge and butler, known for serving aristocrats and monarchs - he expects royal standards from his team.

Heaven: Second in command, a bold American who’s not afraid to bend the rules.

Jasmin: An ambitious concierge, still refining her leadership style.

Matt and George: Devilishly handsome sibling chefs, eager to prove they’re the best in the business.

JB: A suave French butler who insists Europeans do silver service better than Australians.

Nicole: An enthusiastic trainee still finding her feet in the luxury service world.

Jay: A fix-anything tradesman who looks like he’s stepped off the cover of a romance novel.

Elsie: A sharp-tongued, no-nonsense housekeeper who doesn’t suffer fools.

Wendy Moore, Executive Director, Entertainment Content and Channels for the Foxtel Group said: "Today, we’re giving the world its first look at BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND and I’m incredibly excited for audiences to get a sneak peek at a fabulous combination of two of our obsessions - luxury and real estate. It’s a bold new format, born from an innovative collaboration between Foxtel Group and Ronde, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience the drama, skill, and entertainment this show brings.”

BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND has been commissioned by Foxtel Group for BINGE and is produced and created by Ronde Media. Executive Producers are Jacqueline Saddington, Howard Myers-Rifai, and Alison Hurbert-Burns for Foxtel Group with Ben Davies serving as the Executive Producer for Ronde Media.

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Billion Dollar Playground premieres Tuesday, 13 May at 10.00am AEST on BINGE, with new episodes dropping weekly. It will also be available on FOXTEL from 1.30pm the same day.

TV.Cynic · April 29, 2025, 11:24am

BINGE CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF

BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND

WITH AN AFTERNOON OF LUXURY

PREMIERES 13 MAY 2025 ON BINGE

BINGE turned up the luxury today, hosting top media and creators at an exclusive event to celebrate the launch of its new original series, BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND. Held at a $15+ million estate in Bellevue Hill, guests arrived by limousine and were immersed in the show’s extravagant world complete with Dom Perignon, caviar, custom cocktails, and serenaded by a violin performance.

Bringing the event to life, the luxury service team and stars of the show – concierges Heaven and Jasmin, chefs Matt and George, and butler JB catered the afternoon, giving guests a taste of their signature five-star service while sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the series.

Top creators in attendance at the launch activation included Ash Magic, Eitan Broude, Fidan, Aya Al-Chalabi and more. Guests soaked up the sweeping multimillion-dollar view, indulged in luxe cuisine, captured exclusive content, and connected one-on-one with the stars of BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND.

Filmed fly-on-the-wall style inside real-world luxury accommodation company Luxico, BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND is set against some of Australia’s most breathtaking holiday homes. The series follows an elite team of hospitality professionals who live by one golden rule: “If it’s legal, make it happen.” Blending jaw-dropping real estate, indulgent lifestyles and high-stakes service, the show delivers all the glamour and drama of workplace reality – with a luxe twist.

The 8-part BINGE original series premieres 10.00am on Tuesday,13 May 2025, with new episodes dropping weekly. BILLION DOLLAR PLAYGROUND has been commissioned by Foxtel Group for BINGE and is produced and created by Ronde Media. Executive Producers are Jacqueline Saddington, Howard Myers-Rifai, and Alison Hurbert-Burns for Foxtel Group with Ben Davies serving as the Executive Producer for Ronde Media.