'LOL: Last One Laughing': Important Launch on Amazon Prime Video Australia

Rebel Wilson, LOL: Last One Laughing

Australian Amazon team smartly greenlit a variety genre that has potential.

Friday, June 19, 2020

Key on-demand services launch new shows in June. CBS All Access tries psychic medium show, Netflix brings cooking competition 'Crazy Delicious', co-produced with British linear broadcaster, and Amazon Prime Video extends its comedy format LOL: Last One Laughing by launching its first English-language adaptation in Australia. Watch the trailer and read about 'LOL: Last One Laughing' below.

 

 
LOL: Last One Laughing
Australian adaptation / comedy / June 19 / Amazon Prime Video

Smartshow.tv says / After Japanese and Mexican versions, the Amazon Original format gets first English-language adaptation, which is important for further expansion of the show. Australian Amazon team smartly greenlit a variety genre that has potential.

Synopsis / A star-studded cast of comedic actors and stand-ups compete to make each other laugh first. The final comedian left standing will win the grand prize.

Good to know / The first Australian Amazon Original series / Hosted and executive produced by Rebel Wilson / Produced by Endemol Shine Australia.

 

Also launching this week:

  • Karma (US original) / competition / June 18 / HBO Max / Contestants aged 12-15 solve puzzles and overcome physical challenges, with the laws of karma setting the rules. Trailer
  • Floor Is Lava (US original) / competition / June 19 / Netflix / Teams compete to navigate rooms flooded with 'lava' by leaping from chairs, hanging from curtains and swinging from chandeliers. Trailer

 
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