World-renowned drama executive John Yorke has been announced as the International Script Mentor for FremantleMedia’s Blue Sky Drama Initiative, which is funded through Screen Australia’s Enterprise programme. The Blue Sky Drama Initiative is a programme for the development of ambitious, original and compelling drama series, by Australians for local and international audiences. Yorke is a highly respected figure in quality and award-winning British drama, with his name attached to … [Read more...] about John Yorke as International script mentor
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FremantleMedia announces key Asian appointments
FremantleMedia Regional CEO Australia & Asia Ian Hogg announced some senior appointments in key Asian markets as the business steps up its growth in the region. Award-winning producer Glenn Sims will move to Singapore to become Director of Creative Content, with responsibility for the creative output and sales for the Singapore business. Sims is currently Senior Vice President – Content and Production for FremantleMedia’s Indonesian operations. In his newly-created role, Sims … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces key Asian appointments
Vivian Yin heads Fremantlemedia China
Singapore − FremantleMedia announced the appointment of Vivian Yin as CEO, FremantleMedia China. Based in Shanghai, Vivian joined the company this week and reports into Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director, FremantleMedia Asia. Vivian, most recently Chief Representative and VP Production at Star China, will be responsible for the overall day to day management of the operation and will drive the continued expansion of the FremantleMedia China business. Paul O’Hanlon – Managing … [Read more...] about Vivian Yin heads Fremantlemedia China
FremantleMedia secures ‘The Young Pope’
London – From the Academy Award-winning director, Paolo Sorrentino comes one of the most exciting projects to be announced at last week’s Cannes Film Festival, The Young Pope. Starring the two-time Academy Award nominee Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sherlock Holmes, Cold Mountain), The Young Pope tells the controversial story of the beginning of PIUS XIII’s Pontificate. With the exclusive international distribution (outside of partner territories) handled by … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia secures ‘The Young Pope’
Deutschland 83 wins at Séries Mania
London – FremantleMedia International announced a prestigious Séries Mania award win for its inspired Cold War drama, Deutschland 83. The UFA Fiction produced series beat off stiff competition to win the Best World Drama award at the sixth edition of the annual Séries Mania festival. Jens Richter, CEO of FremantleMedia International said, "We’re all incredibly proud of Deutschland 83’s achievements so far and hope that there will be many more … [Read more...] about Deutschland 83 wins at Séries Mania
FremantleMedia secures new runs
Cannes − FremantleMedia has secured two new runs for My Mom Cooks Better Than Yours in Albania (Top Channel) and in the Czech Republic (TV Nova). The total number of local versions of the show is now seven. Turkish broadcaster TRT has commissioned a second season of the show. My Mom Cooks Better than Yours was cooked up by Spanish producer Mandarina and launched on Spain’s Cuatro in March 2014, where it was an immediate hit. FremantleMedia has already sold the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia secures new runs
