Cannes – FremantleMedia Kids & Family and Mattel, Inc. announced that they have green lit a second season of the action-comedy animated series Max Steel following its global success. The second season will contain twenty-six 30-minute episodes, bringing the total number of episodes available to 52. The first season of Max Steel, based on the Mattel franchise, is currently being launched around the world. FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment has secured additional sales to … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia Kids & Family and Mattel launch season two of “Max Steel” to global buyers
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MIPTV: FremantleMedia unveils a new slate of formats
Cannes – FremantleMedia is showcasing a slate of hit original formats in a variety of genres at this year’s MIPTV. The slate includes The Netherlands’ prime time game show Everybody Dance Now; cross-genre dating game Perfect Score - created and executive produced by Scott St. John, set to launch on The CW in the U.S.; matchmaking-centric programmes The Year of Making Love by Fever Media; Date with Fate; reality series The Intern - created by FremantleMedia UK label … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia unveils a new slate of formats
FremantleMedia announces strategic realignment
London – FremantleMedia has announced a review of its Enterprises arm, with a plan to create a new global division focused on distribution, and kids and family entertainment. All remaining digital, licensing, sponsorship and other ancillary activities previously undertaken by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) would be housed within FremantleMedia’s regional production operations. In addition, a new Digital & Branded Entertainment division will be created to focus on the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces strategic realignment
Sangeeta Desai appointed COO and CFO of FremantleMedia
London – FremantleMedia has appointed Sangeeta Desai to the combined role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FremantleMedia, effective immediately. In her new role, Desai will be responsible for the management of FremantleMedia’s operations in its corporate centre including financial performance, legal and business affairs, IT, purchasing and procurement, and property. Desai will be based in London, reporting directly to the CEO of FremantleMedia, … [Read more...] about Sangeeta Desai appointed COO and CFO of FremantleMedia
FME, JAKKS Pacific and Dentsu to extend Monsuno series
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), JAKKS Pacific Inc, and Dentsu Entertainment USA will be creating another season of the boys’ action-adventure series Monsuno, committing to another set of 26 x 30’ episodes. This extension of the series will be complemented by a new line-up of action figures, accessories, combat sets and battle gameplay from JAKKS Pacific. The Monsuno series, co-produced by Pacific Animation Partners LLC—a joint venture between JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Dentsu … [Read more...] about FME, JAKKS Pacific and Dentsu to extend Monsuno series
Thom Beers appointed CEO of FremantleMedia North America
London – FremantleMedia has appointed Thom Beers as Chief Executive Officer, FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), effective September 1. Beers, currently CEO and Executive Producer at FremantleMedia-owned Original Productions, will report directly to Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of FremantleMedia. Based in Los Angeles, Beers will be responsible for the company’s overall management and business performance and will oversee the development, production and business operations of over 600 … [Read more...] about Thom Beers appointed CEO of FremantleMedia North America
