London – FremantleMedia announced on March 26 that it has signed a deal to acquire a majority stake in US-based reality production company 495 Productions. Under the terms of the deal, FremantleMedia will have a 75% holding with the opportunity to acquire the remaining shareholding in the future. This acquisition adds another of the strongest and most prolific U.S. production companies into FremantleMedia’s increasingly diverse group of North American holdings, alongside its … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia acquires 495 Productions
Cecile Frot-Coutaz
FremantleMedia ​opens new ​production office in Spain
London – FremantleMedia is continuing to grow its global production business by opening a new Spanish office in Madrid and appointing Nathalie Garcia as Chief Executive Officer. Reporting directly to FremantleMedia’s Chief Executive Officer, Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Garcia will be charged with the strategic vision and overall management of the business, as well as developing and producing programming for broadcasters in the market. FremantleMedia’s Chief … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia ​opens new ​production office in Spain
FremantleMedia acquires majority stake in Miso Film
London - FremantleMedia has announced that it has signed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Miso Film, a Danish scripted production company. Under the deal – financial terms of which are not disclosed – FremantleMedia will have a 51% holding with the opportunity to acquire the remaining shareholding in the future.Founded in 2004 by the producer team Jonas Allen and Peter Bose, Miso Film has established itself as a preeminent Scandinavian production company focused on high end … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia acquires majority stake in Miso Film
FremantleMedia announces strategic realignment
London – FremantleMedia has announced a review of its Enterprises arm, with a plan to create a new global division focused on distribution, and kids and family entertainment. All remaining digital, licensing, sponsorship and other ancillary activities previously undertaken by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) would be housed within FremantleMedia’s regional production operations. In addition, a new Digital & Branded Entertainment division will be created to focus on the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces strategic realignment
Sangeeta Desai appointed COO and CFO of FremantleMedia
London – FremantleMedia has appointed Sangeeta Desai to the combined role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FremantleMedia, effective immediately. In her new role, Desai will be responsible for the management of FremantleMedia’s operations in its corporate centre including financial performance, legal and business affairs, IT, purchasing and procurement, and property. Desai will be based in London, reporting directly to the CEO of FremantleMedia, … [Read more...] about Sangeeta Desai appointed COO and CFO of FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia CEO Cohen exits, Frot-Coutaz steps up
Luxembourg / London / Los Angeles – RTL Group has announced that Tony Cohen will step down from his role as CEO of FremantleMedia. Cécile Frot-Coutaz succeeds Cohen and will be based in London, effective 1 July 2012. According to the company’s statement, Cohen will leave to focus on his non-executive work. Guillaume de Posch, Co-CEO of RTL Group together with Anke Schäferkordt, said, “I want to thank Tony Cohen for his outstanding achievements. Under his leadership, … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia CEO Cohen exits, Frot-Coutaz steps up
