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
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72 Films producing Michael Jackson documentary series for BBC, with Fremantle handling global distribution
The BBC and Fremantle’s 72 Films have announced Legacy: Michael Jackson (w/t), a three‑part documentary series exploring the rise, controversy, and enduring legacy of one of the most successful pop stars of all time. With access to rare intimate archive, and revelatory interviews with those closest to him, this is the most fully rounded and authoritative portrait of Jackson yet produced - a deeply researched study of a trailblazing musical genius, whose personal life remains a complex … [Read more...] about 72 Films producing Michael Jackson documentary series for BBC, with Fremantle handling global distribution
Australia’s Seven Network commissions Talpa Studios’ new quiz show Caught in the Middle
Talpa Studios’ latest quiz show Caught in the Middle makes its debut as a brand-new format with two commissions confirmed from the start. Dutch broadcaster SBS6 and Australian broadcaster Seven Network have ordered local versions, with the Australian edition produced by Eureka Productions (a Fremantle company) in partnership with Talpa Studios. Both editions will be filmed in Talpa Studios’ international production hub. The Dutch version is set to premiere on SBS6 in January 2026, while Seven … [Read more...] about Australia’s Seven Network commissions Talpa Studios’ new quiz show Caught in the Middle
PCCW Media’s The Season produced in partnership with SK Global heads to US on Hulu
PCCW Media has announced that its six-part premium drama series THE SEASON, produced in partnership with global entertainment company SK Global (Crazy Rich Asians, Thai Cave Rescue, Delhi Crime), was acquired by Hulu for U.S. distribution earlier this year. Additionally, Fremantle has signed on to lead international sales, with the support of De Maio Entertainment, launching this October at MIPCOM. The show was commissioned by Viu and will air in its 15 markets as a Viu Original. The English … [Read more...] about PCCW Media’s The Season produced in partnership with SK Global heads to US on Hulu
Globa phenomenon My Brilliant Friend to be adapted for Turkish audiences
Wildside, The Apartment, Fremantle, and Fandango have announced the first scripted format adaptation of the internationally acclaimed drama My Brilliant Friend. The series based on Elena Ferrante’s bestselling novels will be adapted by OGM Pictures in Türkiye and is scheduled to begin production later this year. Based on the global bestselling quadrilogy by Elena Ferrante and published in the U.S. by Europa Editions, My Brilliant Friend is an utterly sumptuous adaptation based around … [Read more...] about Globa phenomenon My Brilliant Friend to be adapted for Turkish audiences
Fremantle launches My Brilliant Friend: The Story of the Lost Child in China
Fremantle has announced a major distribution deal in China, which will see the final series of the internationally acclaimed Italian-language drama series My Brilliant Friend: The Story of the Lost Child, launch on four of China’s leading streaming platforms iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku and Bilibili. The deal, brokered by Fremantle International’s Asian distribution office based in Singapore, marks the first time that all four platforms will simultaneously premiere a non-English language … [Read more...] about Fremantle launches My Brilliant Friend: The Story of the Lost Child in China
