London – FremantleMedia International (FMI) has announced a deal to bring a local version of FremantleMedia Australia’s long-running drama series Neighbours to Turkey. The first global format commission of the hugely successful original series, watched by millions in Australia and the UK, will be produced by No:9 Productions and air on Turkish network Fox. Neighbours is a daily drama and award-winning television phenomenon which has been on-air since 1985. Set in fictional Australian … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International launches Neighbours in Turkey
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Fremantlemedia International partners Amazon US
Los Angeles– Picnic at Hanging Rock (6x60’) is the latest series to be added to the Amazon Prime Video US line-up following a deal with FremantleMedia International. The epic new series, starring Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Parts 1 and 2, In Darkness) as English headmistress Mrs Hester Appleyard, is a re-imagining of Joan Lindsay’s timeless Australian novel. The Appleyard College student roles are filled with an exciting contingent of rising stars, … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia International partners Amazon US
Rebecca Dundon promoted as Director
London - FremantleMedia International (FMI) confirmed changes within its scripted acquisitions team with Rebecca Dundon assuming the role of Director of Scripted Acquisitions and the addition of Anthony Patton as its new Content Acquisition Executive. In her new role, Dundon will reinforce and further drive FMI’s scripted content acquisition strategy by establishing and maintaining relationships with third party writers and producers throughout the UK, EMEA and Asia-Pac with a … [Read more...] about Rebecca Dundon promoted as Director
Greg Wise and Billy Campbell joins Modus
As announced earlier this year, world renowned actress Kim Cattrall stars as the US President in the second season of C More and TV4's thriller series Modus – and now, two other international stars join the cast, Greg Wise and Billy Campbell. British actor Greg Wise boasts successes such as the Jane Austen classic Sense and Sensibility and the recent Netflix series The Crown. Billy Campbell has starred in several hit series including The Killing and the acclaimed mini-series Cardinal. Modus’ … [Read more...] about Greg Wise and Billy Campbell joins Modus
New judge for new era of American Idol
At the upfront presentation at David Geffen Hall in New York City, ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey announced that Grammy- and Emmy-nominated music luminary Katy Perry is set to judge the next generation of artists on ABC’s revival of the beloved music competition series American Idol. Perry, who rose to fame in 2008 with the release of singles I Kissed a Girl and Hot n Cold, has garnered an impressive twelve Grammy nominations, five American Music Awards, 14 People’s Choice … [Read more...] about New judge for new era of American Idol
First look at Picnic at Hanging Rock
Australia - Foxtel and FremantleMedia Australia have released the first official image from the set of the new Australian event drama Picnic at Hanging Rock, in production in Victoria. The first look image reveals Natalie Dormer as English headmistress Mrs Hester Appleyard alongside Samara Weaving as Irma Leopold, Madeleine Madden as Marion Quade and Lily Sullivan as Miranda Reid. “I am thrilled to be in Australia working with an exceptional creative team on Picnic at Hanging Rock,” Ms Dormer … [Read more...] about First look at Picnic at Hanging Rock
