Essential Media and Entertainment, one of Australia’s leading independent international producers of high quality screen content announces the sale of its scripted division to FremantleMedia for an undisclosed sum. Essential Media’s drama division has been behind internationally acclaimed series such as Rake, Doctor Doctor, The Principal, Jack Irish and upcoming series The Sunshine Kings. The company has been a prolific independent TV producer over the past decade since it was founded and … [Read more...] about Essential Media sells scripted division to FremantleMedia
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FremantleMedia appoints Nico Hofmann
Potsdam/London - FremantleMedia announces that Nico Hofmann will take on the role of sole CEO of German film and television Production Company UFA Group (UFA) .This move follows a two-year transition-period, announced back in September 2015, in which Wolf Bauer and Nico Hofmann have headed UFA as Co-CEOs. Hofmann will assume overall management responsibilities for all operations and units within UFA, working very closely with FremantleMedia’s global network, including its worldwide … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia appoints Nico Hofmann
Fremantlemedia collaborates with BBC
London – FremantleMedia International has completed a deal with BBC Four for the German drama Reformation. The 2 x 120’ drama will air alongside a number of factual programmes marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Reformation, is the story of Martin Luther, the visionary reformer and one of the most important religious figures in history. 500 years ago a revolutionary priest changed the face of Christendom and the path of European civilization forever. Risking his life, academic … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia collaborates with BBC
Fremantlemedia International appoints Katrina Neylon
London-FremantleMedia International announced the appointment of Katrina Neylon to the role of Executive Vice President, Global Content. Katrina will manage the existing Global Content team and oversee the acquisition strategy for all scripted and non-scripted programming for FremantleMedia International (FMI) with a look to generate strong commercial returns for all partners. Working creatively with a mix of third party and in-house producers to invest, develop and acquire content, … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia International appoints Katrina Neylon
Ryan Seacrest returns to American Idol
A household name from his decades on radio and television as an award-winning host and producer, Ryan Seacrest is confirmed to host the beloved music competition series American Idol for its first season on ABC. He announced on Live with Kelly and Ryan. Seacrest had a long run with “Idol,” having served as host for the franchise since its inception in 2002. Since first stepping onto the iconic “Idol” stage, Seacrest has become a fixture in pop culture and media, most recently … [Read more...] about Ryan Seacrest returns to American Idol
Fremantlemedia teams up with bestselling author Heather Lende
NEW YORK – Following up on the recent launches of The Young Pope and American Gods, global TV giant FremantleMedia is further expanding its push into scripted content by teaming up with bestselling author Heather Lende to develop Find The Good, an uplifting drama series inspired by Lende’s memoir of the same name and her earlier memoir, If You Lived Here, I’d Know Your Name. FremantleMedia’s Global Drama Director, Sarah Doole and EVP, Creative Director, Global Drama, Christian Vesper (Top … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia teams up with bestselling author Heather Lende
