MIPCOM – FremantleMedia is set to put TV buyers into a trance as it snaps up the global format rights (excluding French speaking territories) to Satisfaction’s hit entertainment format Stars Under Hypnosis. Launching at MIPCOM, Stars Under Hypnosis is a TV event format which will take audiences into the mysterious and fascinating world of hypnosis. Eight celebrities surrender themselves, and their minds, as they enter the immersive world of hypnosis and undertake a series of … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia acquires “Stars Under Hypnosis”
Rob Clark
FremantleMedia launches MIPCOM slate
London – FremantleMedia will launch a range of sensational new formats at MIPCOM 2014 that are set to provide buyers with even more original, creative and exciting ideas to thrill audiences around the world. Rob Clark, Director of Global Entertainment said, “Our MIPCOM 2014 slate is incredibly strong and really delivers creative, original formats that have a proven ratings track record. I believe that we’ve got something for every broadcaster for both their prime-time and … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia launches MIPCOM slate
Chris O’Dell promoted to Head of Global Entertainment Production
London – FremantleMedia, one of the largest creators, producers and distributors of television brands in the world, announced the promotion of Executive Producer Chris O’Dell to Head of Global Entertainment Production. Reporting to the Director of Global Entertainment, Rob Clark, Chris will oversee and be the first point of contact for FremantleMedia’s international production teams as they roll out formats such as X Factor, Got Talent, Idols and Farmer … [Read more...] about Chris O’Dell promoted to Head of Global Entertainment Production
MIPTV: FremantleMedia partners with Dick De Rijk
Cannes – FremantleMedia announced on April 8 an exclusive multi-year co-development deal with the creative mastermind behind a number of the world’s biggest television formats, Dick De Rijk. FremantleMedia’s Global Entertainment Development team will form a strategic partnership with De Rijk to create the next generation of globally adaptable game and entertainment formats. Specialising in entertainment programming, De Rijk is renowned for having developed numerous global … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia partners with Dick De Rijk
MIPTV: FremantleMedia signs up new format “Fittest Family”
London – FremantleMedia has secured the global format rights to Animo TV/Kite Entertainment’s Fittest Family. Currently airing on Irish pubcaster RTÉ One as Ireland’s Fittest Family, the primetime series is fast becoming appointment viewing for families throughout Ireland as the series delivers big numbers in its 7.30pm Saturday slot. The six-part series sees twelve uber fit … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia signs up new format “Fittest Family”
Rob Clark leads FremantleMedia Global Development
London – FremantleMedia has appointed Rob Clark to the newly created position of Director, Global Entertainment Development. Clark, who was previously FremantleMedia’s President of Worldwide Entertainment, will be responsible for international format development in the FremantleMedia network. He will set the global entertainment format development agenda and direction for all FremantleMedia companies, as well as manage all global format acquisitions. Clark joined … [Read more...] about Rob Clark leads FremantleMedia Global Development
