London- FremantleMedia has announced the appointment of Christian Vesper as Executive Vice President, Creative Director, Global Drama. Vesper will report to FremantleMedia’s Director of Global Drama, Sarah Doole, while maintaining a base in both London and New York. Vesper will work closely with FremantleMedia’s production companies as a development partner with a focus on bolstering the international scripted development slate. He will also cultivate his own projects within the company. In … [Read more...] about New exec at FremantleMedia
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MIPTV roundup
Cannes– MIPTV saw international launches across all genres as factual, drama, kids and format programming used the spring event to propel themselves into the international market. Many major production and distribution companies announced plans to ramp up drama production either by taking stakes in existing outfits or by launching new drama entities. The inaugural MIPDrama Screenings gave international premieres to 12 drama series from around the world. Belgium’s Public Enemy won the MIP … [Read more...] about MIPTV roundup
Search voting in Asia
Sydney- Entertainment fans will soon be able to cast their votes on some of the biggest entertainment shows across Asia from Google Search in light of a new partnership between FremantleMedia and Google. Working with PHD Singapore, Google and FremantleMedia Asia will give fans of some of biggest entertainment shows across Asia such as Idols, Got Talent and The X Factor, a new way to cast their entertainment vote With Google search voting, fans can vote for their favourite contestant right … [Read more...] about Search voting in Asia
FremantleMedia launches web-series
FremantleMedia India have announced they are producing their first web series to premiere first exclusively on Facebook. FremantleMedia India has conceptualized and produced an innovative web series titled Confessions – It’s Complicated. What makes this digital entertainment format unique is its association with Facebook India. It would include the use of Facebook Live, which enables people to share their experiences and perspectives in real time, as a part of the show. … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia launches web-series
FREMANTLEMEDIA IS TOP OF THE LEAGUE WITH NEW FORMAT
London – FremantleMedia is set to kick off this year’s MIPTV with the action packed reality format Football Nightmares. The 8 x 60 series, produced by FremantleMedia Italia in conjunction with iconic footballing legend Gianluca Vialli, combines drama, excitement and love for the game as two ex-professional players embark on a mission to transform and restore the confidence of failing amateur football teams. When a series of catastrophic performances threaten the existence of … [Read more...] about FREMANTLEMEDIA IS TOP OF THE LEAGUE WITH NEW FORMAT
FremantleMedia and SLAM Films in major deal
London - FremantleMedia International (FMI) confirmed today that it has signed a major development and distribution deal with SLAM, the scripted indie run by Stephen Mangan (Houdini & Doyle, Episodes) and Louise Delamere (No Angels, The Chatterley Affair). Under the terms of the deal, FremantleMedia will work with SLAM to develop its slate and provide support service infrastructure in exchange for a first-look option on any commissions. FMI will also provide a platform for SLAM content to … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia and SLAM Films in major deal
