Fremantle and ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group, global leaders in entertainment, announced a multi-territory format deal for the CBS original format Tough as Nails. Fremantle will take the format rights in the following territories: Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the U.K. Tough as Nails, recently picked up for a second season, is a competition series that celebrates everyday … [Read more...] about Fremantle, ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group strike a multi-territory deal for local versions of ‘Tough as Nails’
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Fremantle partners with Hulu for Baghdad Central
Fremantle announced a new deal with Hulu to bring Baghdad Central to the U.S. Produced by Fremantle’s UK drama label Euston Films, the six-part drama was written and created by BAFTA-nominated writer Stephen Butchard (The Last Kingdom, House of Saddam) based on the novel by Elliott Colla. Baghdad Central will launch on Channel 4 in the UK and stream on Hulu in 2020. Baghdad Central joins Hulu’s slate of compelling international content debuting in the U.S. including Das Boot, This Way Up and … [Read more...] about Fremantle partners with Hulu for Baghdad Central
Fremantle global commissions new reality-dating format
Fremantle announces its first global commissions for the new reality-dating format Five Guys a Week. Created by Label1 for Channel 4 in the UK, the unique new format has stolen the hearts of RTL4 in Holland and TV4 in Sweden, who are set to produce local versions respectively, following deals led by Fremantle. A commission in France is to be announced soon. Five Guys a Week transforms the first-date experience into the ultimate test of romance and compatibility, whilst putting the woman in … [Read more...] about Fremantle global commissions new reality-dating format
Fremantle goes global on Expedition with Steve Backshall
Fremantle has sold the 10-part epic adventure series of world-firsts, Expedition with Steve Backshall, into over 140 territories worldwide. Following a pre-sale to France Télévisions, Fremantle have secured a multitude of deals across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Canada and Latin America. Expedition with Steve Backshall has sold to Youku (China), Discovery (Germany), Discovery (pan-regional Asia), Discovery (Latin America), RTVE (Spain), Movistar+ (Spain), OSN (MENA), Al Jazeera (MENA), BBC … [Read more...] about Fremantle goes global on Expedition with Steve Backshall
Fremantle appoints new Vice President and Senior Acquisitions Manager
Fremantle announced two new hires within its International distribution team. Joining the Non-Scripted content team is the new Vice President of Non-Scripted Content Acquisitions, Harry Gamsu, and Senior Acquisitions Manager, Céire Clark. Both positions will report to Angela Neillis, Senior Vice President of Non-Scripted Content for Fremantle’s distribution business. In his new role, Gamsu will be based in Los Angeles and manage the US based Content Acquisitions team. He will be … [Read more...] about Fremantle appoints new Vice President and Senior Acquisitions Manager
Beecham House MIPTV World Premiere TV Screening as part of CANNESERIES
Beecham House, Fremantle and Bend It TV’s new original series from director and creator Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), will have its MIPTV World Premiere as part of CANNESERIES on 7 April, at 7.00pm in the Palais des Festivals (Grand Auditorium Lumière). The international market for TV content development and distribution, MIPTV (8-11 April 2019), and the Cannes International Series Festival, CANNESERIES (5-10 April 2019) will team up for two joint events with World Premieres … [Read more...] about Beecham House MIPTV World Premiere TV Screening as part of CANNESERIES