New York – FremantleMedia, producer of The X Factor, American Idol, America’s Got Talent and some of the most successful reality and game show formats in the world, launched its first-ever YouTube channel, The Pet Collective, featuring new series and programming available exclusively on YouTube. The Pet Collective is part of YouTube’s initiative to create new channels of programming, and is produced by FremantleMedia to celebrate pets and pet lovers through entertainment, … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia launches The Pet Collective channel on YouTube
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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
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
Ian Hogg new head of Fremantle Media Asia Pacific
London – FremantleMedia has announced that Ian Hogg, currently CEO of FremantleMedia Australia, has been promoted to the newly created position of CEO, Asia Pacific, with immediate effect. Hogg will be responsible for the overall management and business performance of all of FremantleMedia’s production operations in Australia and Asia, and will continue to be based in FremantleMedia’s Sydney office. Hogg has worked for 25 years in the television industry within TV networks and … [Read more...] about Ian Hogg new head of Fremantle Media Asia Pacific
The Fremantle Corporation at MIPTV
Toronto - The Fremantle Corporation will introduce Operation: Rescue at MIPTV 2009. The new reality series features real life rescues from the sea, land and air, and highlights the spirit of firefighters and rescue personnel, and includes ‘never before seen' footage with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Air 5 Rescue Team. … [Read more...] about The Fremantle Corporation at MIPTV
FremantleMedia Asia appoints President and Representative Director of FremantleMedia Japan, K.K.
Tokyo - FremantleMedia Asia has announced the appointment of Shingo Ishiyama as the president and representative director of FremantleMedia Japan, K.K. Before joining Fremantle, Shingo spent 21 years at Fuji Television Network and held a variety of positions in programming, production, sales, and strategic planning. Shingo was also general manager of Fuji's Los Angeles office from 2001-2003. He was most recently board member, deputy president & general manager of Animax Broadcast Japan, a joint … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Asia appoints President and Representative Director of FremantleMedia Japan, K.K.
