ROME – Wildside, the leading Italian television and feature film producer, has stuck a deal with the Italian Fandango Productions to co-develop and co-produce the TV adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s highly-acclaimed Neapolitan quartet of novels. Recently added to the New York Times’ ‘best 10 books of 2015’, the collection portrays the gritty lives and friendship of Elena and Lila from childhood to motherhood against the social and political backdrop of 1950’s … [Read more...] about Wildside & Fandango to co-develop
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FremantleMedia and Whizz deals
London– FremantleMedia struck a deal with Whizz Kid Entertainment for the global TV rights for Prank Pad (8x60’). FremantleMedia has global format rights to the show, while its distribution arm, FremantleMedia International (FMI) will handle sales of the eight-episode finished programme. The brand new show sees a group of ten young people - including YouTube Prank-stars - living together in one house. Airing on ITV2 in the UK, the aim of the game is to go the distance in the house - … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia and Whizz deals
FMI, Eureka exclusive partnership
Los Angeles CA— Eureka Productions formed an exclusive partnership with FremantleMedia. The newly formed production company was founded by Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin, previously Endemol Shine’s SVP of Development and EVP of Programming respectively. Eureka opened its Los Angeles office in January and and has three projects underway with top tier cable networks. Culvenor and Franklin open their Sydney office in March and top appointments to their creative team in both countries … [Read more...] about FMI, Eureka exclusive partnership
FMI acquires Abot Hameiri
London- FremantleMedia has acquired a 51 percent majority stake in Abot Hameiri, an Israeli production company specialising in entertainment formats, scripted reality and drama. The company is a key strategic acquisition for FremantleMedia as they sought a partner who had a complementary creative approach and strong relationships within the thriving broadcast and production community in Israel. Abot Hameiri will be FremantleMedia’s creative hub in Israel, providing a strong pipeline … [Read more...] about FMI acquires Abot Hameiri
FMI and Telefe partners
FremantleMedia and Telefe have announced a two year co-development partnership to create and develop entertainment/non-scripted formats for Argentina and wider-Latin American market. Based in Buenos Aires, the development team will comprise of staff from both companies, with Telefe drawing on FremantleMedia’s creative strength to co-develop original entertainment IP. Telefe will have exclusive rights on all new shows to broadcast on its Argentinian network in Argentina and across Latin … [Read more...] about FMI and Telefe partners
FMI appoints VP
London- FremantleMedia announced the promotion of Georgia Brown to the role of Executive Vice President Global Scripted and Factual Content. In her new role, Georgia will oversee acquisitions for FremantleMedia (FMI), the company’s distribution business, and will provide a pivotal link between FMI and its in-house production teams. Georgia will report to both Sangeeta Desai, COO & CEO of Emerging Markets FremantleMedia Group; and Jens Richter, CEO FMI in order to manage the commercial … [Read more...] about FMI appoints VP
