London – FremantleMedia has acquired the format rights to entertainment series Vs Kids from TV Asahi in Japan. Vs Kids pits former professionals against new generation stars, both champions in their respective categories, as they compete to see who will be the ultimate champion. When an ex-pro is pitted against a current young star of the same field in a serious match, real international competition rules apply. There are no advantages given to the kid champions nor handicaps to the pros, as … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia acquires Japanese Entertainment Format VS Kids
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FremantleMedia presents Hopelessly Devoted To You
Delta Goodrem has amassed a multitude of achievements throughout her career to date, and now she will play a role very close to her heart, as she stars as Australian icon Olivia Newton-John in Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted To You - a two-part celebration which charts the Aussie sweetheart’s brilliant career and astonishing personal life. Aged just 15, Olivia won a local television talent contest which propelled her to London on her first recording contract. She went on to … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia presents Hopelessly Devoted To You
Fremantlemedia confirms new deal for Neighbours
London – FremantleMedia, the producer of the legendary daily drama Neighbours, has confirmed a new multi-year deal with Channel 5 in the UK which will see the network remain as the home of the hugely popular Australian series. The soap will also extend its number of annual episodes from its current 240 run to 258, meaning that for the first time ever, viewers will be able to catch up with the residents of Ramsay Street all year round. The new agreement also includes the creation of a number of … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia confirms new deal for Neighbours
BBC commissions The Recording Studio
BBC One has announced the commission of a 1x60’ pilot, The Recording Studio (WT) from Boundless (part of FremantleMedia UK). The heart-warming fact entertainment show follows ordinary people as they are given the opportunity of a lifetime to step into a world-class recording studio and capture the most important song of their lives. With a transformative narrative, viewers will watch as the studio’s highly skilled producers and team of talented musicians help each participant to … [Read more...] about BBC commissions The Recording Studio
Fremantlemedia partners Zero Point Zero for Documentary Wasted
London –FremantleMedia International (FMI) has completed a global distribution deal (excluding the US) with Zero Point Zero for the compelling, powerful and iconic documentary, Wasted! The Story of Food Waste. Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Nari Kye and Anna Chai and presented by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Anthony Bourdain, the 1 x 2 hr Rockefeller Foundation supported film exposes the immense magnitude of the food waste crisis and those working tirelessly to combat … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia partners Zero Point Zero for Documentary Wasted
Fremantlemedia adapts Thriller Munich
Continuing to grow its global high-end drama offering, FremantleMedia has struck a deal with the best-selling author, Robert Harris, to produce the TV adaptation of his latest novel, Munich. The international co-production between FremantleMedia’s Euston Films and UFA Fiction will be shot in the UK and Germany. A breathtaking spy-thriller from the unsurpassable Robert Harris, Munich is about treason and conscience, loyalty and betrayal, filled with real-life characters – Hitler, … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia adapts Thriller Munich
