SINGAPORE – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia announced a multi-year licensing agreement with FremantleMedia International to acquire two of the world’s most iconic entertainment reality series: America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent. The acquisition of the two Got Talent giants for AXN complement the channel’s hugely popular pan-regional series, Asia’s Got Talent, making it a perfect trifecta for fans of reality competitions across the region. New seasons of Britain’s Got … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia Acquires America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent
American Idol
Fremantle International secures multiple deals across Asia
LONDON – American Idol, the iconic series that pioneered the music competition genre, has been sold in Asia by FremantleMedia International to Sony Channel (Pan-regional Asia), Zee Café (India) and Solar (Philippines). This takes the total number of sales for the new series of American Idol to 150 territories internationally. FremantleMedia International’s global sales team have secured a multitude of new international deals for new season of the entertainment series with Amazon Prime … [Read more...] about Fremantle International secures multiple deals across Asia
Ryan Seacrest returns to American Idol
A household name from his decades on radio and television as an award-winning host and producer, Ryan Seacrest is confirmed to host the beloved music competition series American Idol for its first season on ABC. He announced on Live with Kelly and Ryan. Seacrest had a long run with “Idol,” having served as host for the franchise since its inception in 2002. Since first stepping onto the iconic “Idol” stage, Seacrest has become a fixture in pop culture and media, most recently … [Read more...] about Ryan Seacrest returns to American Idol
New judge for new era of American Idol
At the upfront presentation at David Geffen Hall in New York City, ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey announced that Grammy- and Emmy-nominated music luminary Katy Perry is set to judge the next generation of artists on ABC’s revival of the beloved music competition series American Idol. Perry, who rose to fame in 2008 with the release of singles I Kissed a Girl and Hot n Cold, has garnered an impressive twelve Grammy nominations, five American Music Awards, 14 People’s Choice … [Read more...] about New judge for new era of American Idol
ABC secures American Idol
ABC is bringing back American Idol. The network has closed an agreement with producers FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media Group. Together they will revive television’s most successful and recognised music competition series for the 2017-2018 season, bringing back the fan-favorite and making more dreams come true. A host and judges will be announced at a later time. “American Idol on ABC...that has a nice ring to it,” said Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, … [Read more...] about ABC secures American Idol
Fremantle’s SVOD deals in Asia
MIPTV, Cannes- FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced a multitude of new deals with key SVOD platforms across Asia. With the total number of hours of content sold reaching over 1000, titles from FMI’s extensive catalogue will be available on iflix, DOONEE and iQiyi Taiwan. iflix has acquired over 400 hours’ worth of drama, comedy, factual documentary and lifestyle and will stream all genres to its subscribers. The Thailand-based DOONEE has signed for almost 300 hours’ worth of … [Read more...] about Fremantle’s SVOD deals in Asia
