London - FremantleMedia continues to build its roster of creative scripted partnerships with a new development deal with 87 Films. Formed by Dudi Appleton and Jim Keeble, one of the leading writing duos in the UK drama industry (Silent Witness, Thorne), and now joined by executive producer Patrick Irwin (The Fall, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell). 87 Films is one of the foremost creators of international drama of scale. Under the new agreement, the companies will collaborate on ambitious … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia partners with 87 Films
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Endemol acquires Artists Studio
London – Endemol announced on March 31 that it has acquired international drama production company Artists Studio. Artists Studio produces critically acclaimed hits such as The Fall, starring Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Last King of Scotland) and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey, Once Upon a Time). Created and written by Alan Cubitt, this remains BBC Two’s most successful drama to date, averaging more than 4 million viewers per episode across its first season in 2013. … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Artists Studio
Content Television teams up with Artists Studio in exclusive distribution pact
London – Content Television, a division of Content Media Corporation, has concluded a first-look agreement with UK production powerhouse Artists Studio, which will see the distributor and producer collaborating on a roster of new titles for the international market. The deal will grant Content Television a first-look on acquiring international rights to all Artists Studio productions developed independently of any third party commissions. Led by Gub Neal, Justin Thomson-Glover … [Read more...] about Content Television teams up with Artists Studio in exclusive distribution pact