David Ellender stepped down from his position as CEO of FremantleMedia International in early August this year. Following the announcement, Jens Ritcher will be appointed as new CEO of FremantleMedia International. Previously, Ellender was in charge of overseeing FremantleMedia's new global distribution and Kids & Family Entertainment division. Ellender left the company after spending twelve years at the helm. David Ellender FremantleMedia has released a … [Read more...] about Ellender leaves FremantleMedia
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MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
Cannes – FremantleMedia International has acquired global distribution rights to the follow up series to Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity, set to be produced by Show of Force Productions. The 4-hour series, inspired by the books by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and Pulitzer Prize-winner Sheryl WuDunn, will be available to buyers at MIPTV 2013. The series has been sold to 18 broadcasters across 138 territories including Foxtel for Australia; M-Net for Africa and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
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
