Cannes – FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, has announced the sale of U.S. drama Wedding Band (10 x 60’) to two multi-territory broadcasters in Asia Pacific that will air in more than 45 territories. Sony has picked up the hour-long comedic drama for its viewers across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Viacom18 has also opted for the show for viewers in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: FME inks deals with Asia Pacific broadcasters for Wedding Band
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FME presents Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, has launched the Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour. This is the first of a number of FME Live Experiences set to launch in 2012, bringing television and other entertainment properties to life for fans. Dustin Lockett, VP Live Experiences FremantleMedia Enterprises, said: “Australia’s Got Talent format owner SyCo has never before approved any consumer experience like this, giving Australian fans … [Read more...] about FME presents Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour
Breaking@MIPTV: FremantleMedia Enterprises showcases fashion programming
Cannes - FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has acquired the global (except US, Canada and UK) television rights to brand new fashion reality titles Project Runway All Stars, Project Accessory and the all-new series of Project Runway. FME recently launched the new collection of fashion programming at MIPTV. Project Runway All Stars (12 x 1 hour) is a spin-off of the hit series Project Runway. The show features 13 past Runway designers as they face weekly challenges and compete for a collection of … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: FremantleMedia Enterprises showcases fashion programming
FME partners Pukeko
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced a major first look deal with Pukeko Pictures, the affiliate television company of Richard Taylor’s Weta Workshop. The partnership will see the two companies working together on new scripted television series. This upcoming project will benefit from the expertise from within the New Zealand entertainment sector, in particular the Weta Workshop facilities and the world-renowned talents of the Wellington film and television production industry. … [Read more...] about FME partners Pukeko
FremantleMedia Enterprises appoints regional head for Asia Pacific
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced the appointment of Jon Penn as CEO of their business for Asia Pacific. Reporting directly to David Ellender, Global CEO of FremantleMedia Enterprises, Penn is responsible for developing, setting and implementing the strategy for FME’s businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, and he will also look at growing the business in pivotal territories such as India and Japan. Prior to his new role, Penn was senior vice president of licensing for … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises appoints regional head for Asia Pacific
