The London TV Screenings has announced its 2025 edition will run from Monday 24 to Friday 28 February. The fourth annual event enjoyed an uplift of 50% more buyers in attendance, some 750+ in total, as well as attracting 29 participating distributors/studios, a slight increase on the 2023 edition. It comprised a full schedule of free-to-attend events, each conveniently taking place in landmark central London locations to enhance the buyer experience. The fifth annual London TV Screenings will … [Read more...] about Dates announced for The Fifth Annual London TV Screenings
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Fremantle acquires global production rights for original comedy Japanese format Freeze
Fremantle has announced it has acquired global production rights to the mega-hit original Japanese format, Freeze. Originally developed and produced by FANY Studio and Yoshimoto Kogyo for Amazon Prime Video, the unique high-energy comedic game show has been entertaining audiences for two seasons and is now ready to go global. Freeze is a comedy entertainment game show, where contestants battle it out for a grand prize. In this unique show, the rules of the game are simple – players enter a … [Read more...] about Fremantle acquires global production rights for original comedy Japanese format Freeze
Fremantle signs first look deal with Rachel Weisz and Polly Stokes’ Production Company, Astral Projection
Fremantle has secured a new first look and development deal with Astral Projection, the production company from Academy Award winning actress Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardener, Disobedience, The Favourite) and British executive producer Polly Stokes (American Honey, Wild Rose, The Nest). The three-year deal will see Fremantle become the primary home for all of Astral Projection’s television and film projects, with the producer working closely with both Fremantle’s Global Drama division and … [Read more...] about Fremantle signs first look deal with Rachel Weisz and Polly Stokes’ Production Company, Astral Projection
First-look pictures revealed for brand new BBC drama The Listeners, starring Rebecca Hall
The BBC, Element Pictures and Fremantle have revealed first-look pictures for brand new drama The Listeners, starring Rebecca Hall (Christine, The Town, Vicky Christina Barcelona, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire). Based on the novel by Jordan Tannahill, who has also written the adaptation, The Listeners is produced by Element Pictures (Normal People, The Favourite, Poor Things), a Fremantle company, directed by Janicza Bravo (Zola, Poker Face, Mrs America), and is coming to BBC One and BBC … [Read more...] about First-look pictures revealed for brand new BBC drama The Listeners, starring Rebecca Hall
BBC and Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions release first-look at The Responder season 2
The BBC and Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions (The Salisbury Poisonings, Crossfire) have today released a selection of first-look images from the return of Tony Schumacher’s The Responder, ahead of its launch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year. Fremantle is handling global sales and will proudly be showcasing the series to international buyers as part of Fremantle Presents this Friday 1st March, part of London TV Screenings 2024. The critically acclaimed and six-time … [Read more...] about BBC and Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions release first-look at The Responder season 2
Fremantle Scores Multiple Deals with Asia’s Biggest Broadcasters for Leading Documentaries & Dramas
Fremantle has unveiled its latest raft of deals across Asia for a selection of its flagship docu and drama series. With a spotlight on star-studded shows in the natural history, documentary, and drama genres, the content powerhouse successfully closed key sales deals across Asia’s premiere pan-regional and territory broadcasters. The year opened with key sales in the blue-chip nature documentary category, which continues to shine across diverse territories and languages. The centrepiece is a … [Read more...] about Fremantle Scores Multiple Deals with Asia’s Biggest Broadcasters for Leading Documentaries & Dramas
