International broadcaster Andrew Eborn takes his entertainment franchise into Japan as Octopus TV develops global opportunities across television, Manga, digital entertainment, gaming, publishing and licensing.
Question Everything. Believe Nothing Without Evidence.
“Don’t just ask questions. Question the answers.”
International broadcaster, entertainment entrepreneur and futurist Andrew Eborn is preparing to take his innovative television format, Fake or Fact®, to a worldwide audience through an ambitious expansion into Japanese Manga, international television, gaming, publishing, streaming, merchandise and live entertainment.
Created and presented by Eborn, Fake or Fact® is evolving from an established television concept into a multi-platform entertainment franchise designed to challenge conventional wisdom, encourage curiosity and make discovering the truth as entertaining as the stories themselves.
With Japan emerging as the first major focus of the international expansion, the development of a Manga edition marks an exciting new chapter for a franchise with potential across multiple entertainment industries.
At a time when artificial intelligence can create convincing images, videos and voices, misinformation spreads across social media in seconds, and the distinction between fact and fiction becomes increasingly difficult to establish, Fake or Fact® delivers a simple but powerful message: question everything.
FROM TELEVISION TO A GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISE
The premise behind Fake or Fact® is deceptively simple. Audiences are presented with an extraordinary claim, surprising story or commonly accepted belief and challenged to decide whether it is fake or fact.
The programme then investigates the evidence, explores competing explanations and reveals the truth, often uncovering unexpected discoveries along the way.
Combining the excitement of a quiz show, the intrigue of an investigation and the satisfaction of an unexpected revelation, the format creates an entertaining experience that encourages viewers to think for themselves.
From history, science and technology to entertainment, politics, popular culture and extraordinary human achievements, Fake or Fact® explores subjects that inspire discussion and challenge assumptions.
Its adaptable structure allows for themed episodes, celebrity appearances, expert contributions, audience participation, competitions and international editions tailored to different cultures.
JAPAN LEADS THE INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION WITH FAKE OR FACT® MANGA
One of the most significant developments in the franchise’s global strategy is the creation of a Japanese Manga edition of Fake or Fact®.
The project will introduce a Manga interpretation of Andrew Eborn alongside original characters, including a colourful Japanese-inspired guide, blending humour, illustrated storytelling, interactive questions and fascinating discoveries.
The initial Manga concept explores the history of Matcha, challenging familiar beliefs and inviting readers to investigate the surprising truths behind one of Japan’s most recognisable cultural traditions.
The publication is designed to introduce the franchise to a new generation of audiences while creating opportunities for additional Manga stories, illustrated books, themed magazines, character licensing, collectibles and merchandise.
Japan’s globally influential Manga industry provides a natural foundation for expanding the brand into international publishing and visual entertainment.
The development also offers the potential to establish recognisable original characters that could eventually extend into animated entertainment, gaming and other licensed products.
TELEVISION, GAMING, PUBLISHING AND INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Beyond Manga, Octopus TV is developing a wider international strategy designed to establish Fake or Fact® as an enduring global entertainment property.
The proposed expansion includes original television series, international format adaptations, themed specials, streaming programmes, short-form digital content, mobile games, interactive trivia challenges, illustrated publishing, educational entertainment, branded merchandise and live experiences.
The franchise’s format is particularly suited to gaming, where players can investigate unusual claims, compete against friends, test their knowledge and unlock surprising revelations.
Its global adaptability also provides opportunities for broadcasters and publishers to develop culturally relevant editions using local history, personalities, legends and popular beliefs.
Each platform offers its own commercial possibilities while strengthening recognition of the wider Fake or Fact® brand.
ANDREW EBORN: THE MAN BEHIND FAKE OR FACT®
Andrew Eborn is an international broadcaster, non-practising barrister, strategic business adviser, author and futurist whose career spans entertainment, international business, technology, politics and media.
He has appeared on major international broadcasting platforms including BBC, Sky News, Sky News Australia, News24, Times Radio, LBC, CNN, Fox, NewsNation, GB News and Talk.
Eborn is also the creator and presenter of The Andrew Eborn Show, which features thought-provoking conversations with influential personalities from entertainment, politics, business and popular culture.
His fascination with the extraordinary, the misunderstood and the seemingly impossible forms the foundation of Fake or Fact®.
“We are living in an age plagued by misinformation,” said Andrew Eborn. “At a time when trust in media, politics and society is waning, it is crucial that we challenge the information we receive.”
“Fake or Fact® is about curiosity, discovery and the importance of thinking for yourself. It is about making learning entertaining and entertainment thought-provoking.”
Eborn is particularly enthusiastic about the franchise’s expansion into Japan.
“We are particularly excited about the Manga development. Japan has an extraordinary storytelling culture, and Manga offers a fantastic opportunity to introduce the concept, the characters and the questions to entirely new audiences.”
“Our ambition is to build something that can travel across cultures, generations and platforms. The questions may change from country to country, but the human appetite for a fascinating story and an unexpected truth is universal.”
AN ESTABLISHED TELEVISION CATALOGUE SHOWCASING THE FRANCHISE
Fake or Fact® already has an established catalogue of programmes and specials demonstrating the format’s versatility across entertainment, history, science, politics and popular culture.
From Hollywood legends and beloved film franchises to historical misconceptions and artificial intelligence, the series explores the unexpected truths behind familiar subjects.
Watch selected Fake or Fact® programmes:
Star Wars Special – May the 4th Be With You
The Mandela Effect, Casablanca, Star Wars, Die Hard and AI
The Train Special – with Michael Portillo and Pip Tomson
Armistice Day – Poppies and Propaganda
Easter Eggstravaganza
Is Die Hard More of a Christmas Movie Than White Christmas? – with James Whale
The Truth About St Patrick
Valentine’s Special
Hollywood and Disney Special
Pope in a Puffer, Trump, Mr Beast and Timothée Chalamet
The Truth About Rudolph and Jingle Bells – Christmas Special
Royal Special – The Crown
Red Wine, Attractiveness, Chocolate and St Bernards
These programmes demonstrate the franchise’s ability to move between different subjects, genres and audience demographics while retaining its distinctive combination of entertainment, investigation and audience engagement.
The wider catalogue is available through Octopus TV’s official YouTube channel:
WHY FAKE OR FACT® IS MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER
The international expansion arrives at a defining moment for the global media industry.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the creation and distribution of information. Convincing deepfake videos, fabricated images and unverified claims increasingly challenge audiences’ ability to distinguish between reality and fiction.
Social media has accelerated the spread of misinformation, while sensational headlines and misleading narratives can influence public opinion before the facts are established.
Against this backdrop, Fake or Fact® offers an entertaining approach to an increasingly important issue.
Rather than lecturing viewers about what to believe, the programme invites them to investigate, participate and reach their own conclusions based on evidence.
The result is a format that makes critical thinking engaging, discovery exciting and the pursuit of truth accessible to audiences of different ages and backgrounds.
PROTECTED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Fake or Fact® is a registered UK trade mark, providing an intellectual property foundation for its international development.
UK Intellectual Property Office Registration: UK00004260184
Filing Date: September 5, 2025
Trade Mark Classes: 9, 16, 25, 28, 38 and 41
The registration encompasses categories relevant to the franchise’s expansion across media, publishing, merchandise, gaming, communications and entertainment.
The intellectual property is owned and developed by Octopus TV Ltd.
Andrew Eborn and Octopus TV are exploring relationships with international broadcasters, streaming platforms, Manga publishers, game developers, distributors, licensing companies, investors and consumer brands interested in the franchise’s global potential.
Potential opportunities include international television commissions, format licensing, Manga and publishing agreements, digital partnerships, gaming development, character licensing, branded merchandise and live entertainment.
The objective is to establish Fake or Fact® as a recognisable international entertainment property that combines commercial opportunity with meaningful audience engagement.
QUESTION EVERYTHING. THE WORLD IS FULL OF SURPRISES.
As Fake or Fact® prepares for its next chapter, Andrew Eborn’s vision extends far beyond television.
By bringing the concept into Manga, gaming, publishing and interactive entertainment, the franchise aims to create new ways for audiences around the world to discover the extraordinary truths hiding behind everyday assumptions.
Because sometimes the unbelievable is true.
Sometimes accepted wisdom is completely wrong.
And sometimes the most important discovery begins with a single question.
Fake or Fact®?
Don’t just ask questions. Question the answers.
ABOUT FAKE OR FACT®
Andrew Eborn’s Fake or Fact® is an international entertainment and knowledge format created and presented by Andrew Eborn. Combining investigation, audience participation, humour and discovery, the programme challenges popular beliefs and explores the truth behind extraordinary claims, cultural myths and fascinating stories.
Owned and developed by Octopus TV Ltd, the intellectual property is being expanded across television, Japanese Manga, publishing, gaming, digital media, licensing and live experiences.
ABOUT ANDREW EBORN
Andrew Eborn is an international broadcaster, non-practising barrister, strategic business adviser, author and futurist. He is President of Octopus TV Ltd and the creator and presenter of Andrew Eborn’s Fake or Fact® and The Andrew Eborn Show.
His work spans broadcasting, entertainment, artificial intelligence, robotics, technology, international politics, business and the future of media.
Andrew Eborn Official Showreel:
Octopus TV Official Website:
Octopus TV Official YouTube Channel:
MEDIA CONTACT AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP ENQUIRIES
Andrew Eborn
President, Octopus TV Ltd
Creator and Presenter, Andrew Eborn’s Fake or Fact®
Website: https://www.octopus.tv
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OctopusTV8
Showreel: https://youtu.be/VvScTDAdQOw
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