Draw Something to be made into TV gameshow – Daily TV round-up

The popular app 'Draw Something' is to be made into a TV gameshow.

US network CBS is to air a pilot show made by 'American Idol' presenter and TV producer Ryan Seacrest's company and Sony, who also make US veteran gameshow ‘Jeopardy!’.

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Seacrest confirmed the news on Twitter, saying: “Yes working w/ my pals at @zynga to bring Draw Something to TV on @CBS! Any pinky picassos want in?”

The app, owned by mobile game company Zynga, sees players having to guess which word is being described in a drawing.

It's proved a massive hit around the world, and was downloaded 50 million times in just seven weeks. [Variety]

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