London - FremantleMedia announced that Hole In The Wall has become the first foreign format to be purchased by the China Central Television (CCTV) network's flagship channel, CCTV1. The game show has launched in China on CCTV1 on 19 September 2010, airing as a 50 minute weekly show. Patrick Schult, CEO, FremantleMedia Asia said, "We are delighted to be working with CCTV1 on this ground breaking project. Hole In The Wall is a unique,creative and very entertaining game show which has been a … [Read more...] about Hole In The Wall launches in China
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FremantleMedia announces the winner of Indonesian Idol
London – FremantleMedia announced that Indonesian Idol has crowned its sixth winner. 17-year-old college student Elicohen Chrisstellgo Pentury, who goes by the nickname of ‘Igo’, won the coveted title and became Indonesia’s newest Idol on 7 August 2010 in Jakarta. Igo combined outstanding pop and rock vocal capabilities with a spectacular on-stage persona to win the grand finale over fellow contestant Skolastika Citra Kirana. After struggling early in the series to garner … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces the winner of Indonesian Idol
FremantleMedia secures format deals for Let’s Dance
FremantleMedia has secured a raft of international format deals for Whizz Kid Entertainment’s celebrity led series, Let’s Dance. In Asia, the format has been commissioned by Indosiar (Indonesia). Let’s Dance sees well known celebrities pay homage to some of the world’s most iconic dance routines in front of a live audience. The stars battle it out each week in a bid to wow viewers with their moves and secure a place in the series finale, competing to be crowned … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia secures format deals for Let’s Dance
Take Me Out premieres in the Philippines
The Philippines – FremantleMedia announced the premiere of the first season of Take Me Out in the Philippines. The format launches this week on the GMA Network, and will air at 5 pm from Mondays to Fridays in a half hour slot. The programme is hosted by the Philippines’ ‘Platinum Prince of Soul’ Jay-R, in what is the country’s first-ever studio-based dating show. “I have no doubt that Take Me Outwill be a fantastic hit in the Philippines. The format has … [Read more...] about Take Me Out premieres in the Philippines
Fuji TV and FremantleMedia enter Creative Exchange Alliance
London - Fuji Television Network, Inc, Japan’s leading commercial broadcaster, and FremantleMedia have announced that they will build upon their strong partnership in format sales by entering into a Creative Exchange Alliance which aims to co-develop and co-produce new television formats for the international market place. The Creative Exchange Alliance will maximize the creative resources of both companies, combining their expertise in content development and production in a series of … [Read more...] about Fuji TV and FremantleMedia enter Creative Exchange Alliance
Fuji TV and FremantleMedia enter Creative Exchange Alliance
London - Fuji Television Network, Inc, Japan’s leading commercial broadcaster, and FremantleMedia have announced that they will build upon their strong partnership in format sales by entering into a Creative Exchange Alliance which aims to co-develop and co-produce new television formats for the international market place. The Creative Exchange Alliance will maximize the creative resources of both companies, combining their expertise in content development and production in a series of … [Read more...] about Fuji TV and FremantleMedia enter Creative Exchange Alliance