Victoria Justice London – FremantleMedia International announced its acquisition of the international distribution rights (excluding North America) to MTV’s new scripted thriller, Eye Candy (10 x 60’). Based on R.L. Stine’s best-selling novel, the series starring Victoria Justice is set to premiere on MTV in the U.S. on 12 January. Eye Candy centres on tech genius Lindy, played by Victoria Justice, a 21-year-old hacker with a gift for seeing clues and connections in the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia acquires “Eye Candy”
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FremantleMedia to distribute AOL Original’s “Park Bench”
New York – AOL and Steve Buscemi have teamed-up to take over the streets of New York in the new original series, Park Bench — a local’s take on the special people, places and spirit of The Big Apple. Through unscripted moments and conversations with average New Yorkers – as well as Steve's celebrity friends – Buscemi takes viewers on a first-hand misadventure. Discussing everything from pop culture to current events, the show, produced by Olive Productions and … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia to distribute AOL Original’s “Park Bench”
MIPTV: ​FremantleMedia to distribute Lindsay Lohan doc
London – FremantleMedia International (FMI) has completed a distribution deal with OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network for the worldwide distribution rights (excluding North America) to Lindsay. The exclusive and highly anticipated eight-part documentary series follows movie star and media sensation Lindsay Lohan on her journey through recovery following a very public period of crisis. Directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Amy Rice (By The People: The Election of Barack … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ​FremantleMedia to distribute Lindsay Lohan doc
MIPTV: FremantleMedia ​to distribute CNN’s “The Sixties”
London – FremantleMedia International further expands its factual portfolio with the acquisition of global distribution rights (excluding the U.S.) to The Sixties, a 10 x 60’ documentary series from CNN Originals. The series is executive produced for CNN/U.S. by the multiple EMMY® Award-winning producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman (HBO’s John Adams, The Pacific, and Game Change) of Playtone; and the EMMY® Award-winning producer Mark Herzog … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia ​to distribute CNN’s “The Sixties”
FremantleMedia International and Young Hollywood strike first look deal
Burbank – FremantleMedia International (FMI) has announced an exclusive first look content deal with digital entertainment pioneer Young Hollywood. The deal, which extends FMI’s portfolio of multi-platform properties, covers all of Young Hollywood’s half hour and hour long programming, including Young Hollywood’s Greatest... (26 x 30) and Young Hollywood Presents … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International and Young Hollywood strike first look deal
