Burbank – FremantleMedia International (FMI) has announced an exclusive first look content deal with digital entertainment pioneer Young Hollywood. The deal, which extends FMI’s portfolio of multi-platform properties, covers all of Young Hollywood’s half hour and hour long programming, including Young Hollywood’s Greatest... (26 x 30) and Young Hollywood Presents … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International and Young Hollywood strike first look deal
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Ellender leaves FremantleMedia
David Ellender stepped down from his position as CEO of FremantleMedia International in early August this year. Following the announcement, Jens Ritcher will be appointed as new CEO of FremantleMedia International. Previously, Ellender was in charge of overseeing FremantleMedia's new global distribution and Kids & Family Entertainment division. Ellender left the company after spending twelve years at the helm. David Ellender FremantleMedia has released a … [Read more...] about Ellender leaves FremantleMedia
MIPCOM: FremantleMedia International signs digital deal with Youku
Cannes – FremantleMedia International has announced a landmark multi-year digital deal with the China-headquartered portal, Youku. The agreement will see a variety of FremantleMedia’s entertainment and drama content available to online audiences, averaging 14 million unique users a day. Second only to YouTube in terms of worldwide viewership, Youku also has an incredible 200 million mobile users. FremantleMedia is one of the first independent … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: FremantleMedia International signs digital deal with Youku
FremantleMedia International to develop “Lawrence of Arabia” TV series
London - FremantleMedia International has announced the development of a six hour event mini-series based on the legendary story of Lawrence of Arabia. The epic drama will be produced by renowned director and producer Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Patriot, 2012 and the upcoming White House Down) along with Marc Frydman and Rod Lurie. It will be written by award-winning screenwriter Clive Bradley and Rod Lurie. Biographer Michael Korda will be the official historical consultant … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International to develop “Lawrence of Arabia” TV series
FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
London – FremantleMedia International’s new drama Wentworth has been acquired by the UK network Channel 5 for broadcast later this year. A reimagining of the classic Australian drama Prisoner Cell Block H (previously known as Prisoner in Australia), Wentworth (10 x 60’) takes viewers to the Wentworth Correctional Centre where they are introduced to the lead characters of Bea Smith and Franky Doyle. Set in the violent, dangerous environment of a modern prison, with struggles … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
Cannes – FremantleMedia International has acquired global distribution rights to the follow up series to Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity, set to be produced by Show of Force Productions. The 4-hour series, inspired by the books by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and Pulitzer Prize-winner Sheryl WuDunn, will be available to buyers at MIPTV 2013. The series has been sold to 18 broadcasters across 138 territories including Foxtel for Australia; M-Net for Africa and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
