Talpa Studios, the international production company founded by John de Mol, appoints Marloes Sturkenboom as Managing Director Global IP, Strategy and Operations, effective April 1, 2026. Following the company’s recently announced sharpened strategy and strengthened leadership structure, her appointment bolsters Talpa Studios’ global organisation, expanding its position as a leading creator, producer and distributor of non-scripted formats. Working closely with the Global distribution team, she … [Read more...] about Talpa Studios expands global team to accelerate international expansion and partnership-driven growth
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Fremantle seals the deal for new comedy competition format Special Delivery
Fremantle has announced that it holds the global production, development and distribution rights (excluding Japan) to Special Delivery, the new comedy game show format, co-developed by Blue Circle (a Fremantle company) and leading Japanese broadcaster TBS. In this irresistibly fun comedy competition, comedians are sent on hilarious missions to attempt to deliver anything, anywhere, anyhow. The globally adaptable format turns the everyday act of delivering an item into an epic test … [Read more...] about Fremantle seals the deal for new comedy competition format Special Delivery
TV 2 Denmark and Miso Film greenlight premium crime-thriller SIDE EFFECTS starring Josephine Park
TV 2 Denmark and Miso Film, a Fremantle company, today announce the greenlight of SIDE EFFECTS (FRISTELSEN), a gripping crime-thriller starring award-winning actress Josephine Park (THE OXE, BABY FEVER, MANGO). When a dockland security guard is murdered and a large shipment of pills containing a lethal opioid goes missing, Denmark’s top crime unit, led by Chief Investigator Nora Søby (Josephine Park), is pulled in to investigate. As the streets are flooded with lethal synthetic drugs and more … [Read more...] about TV 2 Denmark and Miso Film greenlight premium crime-thriller SIDE EFFECTS starring Josephine Park
The Scandi Alliance commits to Miso Film’s ambitious historical drama series ROYAL BLOOD
One year after its initial announcement, Miso Film’s, epic historical drama series ROYAL BLOOD (Blått Blod) moves decisively toward production. The six-part premium miniseries selected as the first ever flagship scripted project backed by TV2 Norway, TV4 Sweden and TV 2 Denmark, also known as the Scandi Alliance, has now secured a production commitment. The news was officially announced today at the TV Drama Vision conference during the Gothenburg Film Festival and kicks off the next phase of … [Read more...] about The Scandi Alliance commits to Miso Film’s ambitious historical drama series ROYAL BLOOD
Fremantle’s hit series Bad Cop gets Malaysian adaptation with Astro
Fremantle and Astro Shaw have announced that the action-packed crime drama series Bad Cop will be adapted as an Astro Originals premium series for Malaysian audiences. The local version of the scripted format is set to premiere across all Astro platforms including Astro Citra, Astro Ria, On Demand, Astro Go and Sooka starting 19th December 2025. On Demand, Astro Go and Sooka viewers will receive early access, with two episodes released during premiere week – allowing them to watch one episode … [Read more...] about Fremantle’s hit series Bad Cop gets Malaysian adaptation with Astro
Fremantle and Viral Nation announce strategic partnership to develop creator-led formats
Fremantle has struck a content partnership with Viral Nation, a global leader in social media innovation, to develop a slate of creator-led social-first formats. The partnership, led by Fremantle label Beach House Pictures, is designed to build IP that sits natively in the creator ecosystem while leveraging Fremantle’s global production and distribution infrastructure. Collaborating on new creator-led entertainment, it will harness Viral Nation’s creator network to open opportunities for its … [Read more...] about Fremantle and Viral Nation announce strategic partnership to develop creator-led formats









