London - Global television production company FremantleMedia has signed a deal with premium video distribution platform Vemba to make more than 10,000 videos available to digital publishers through the Vemba platform. The deal will make some of the best talent and game show segments easily accessible and monetizable to publishers. Global franchises including Got Talent and The X Factor (created by Syco Entertainment and co-produced by Syco and FremantleMedia), the US version of … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia taps Vemba
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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
The X Factor Indonesia celebrates success
Indonesia – The second season of the Indonesian version of The X Factor is celebrating huge success having received over six million public votes through the groundbreaking partnership with Google. The X Factor Indonesia is just the second TV show in the world to use the Google Search voting platform after American Idol, produced by FremantleMedia North America, introduced the Google Search voting platform in 2014. Audiences across Indonesia tuning into the The X Factor live shows were … [Read more...] about The X Factor Indonesia celebrates success
FremantleMedia International enters LA Screenings with new programming
Burbank – FremantleMedia International (FMI) is heading into LA Screenings with numerous new sales throughout the Latin American region, as well as a host of new programmes and formats available for U.S. and Latin American buyers. “We’re kicking off LA Screenings with one of our broadest portfolios to date,” said Sheila Aguirre, Senior Vice President, Sales and Development Latin America, Caribbean and Hispanic USA, FremantleMedia International. “Combined with … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International enters LA Screenings with new programming
FOX cancels “The X Factor”
The X Factor has concluded its U.S. run after three seasons, Syco, FremantleMedia North America and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced on February 7. “I’ve had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on The X Factor and American Idol. And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!),” said Simon Cowell. “Last year, for a … [Read more...] about FOX cancels “The X Factor”
BBCWW and FremantleMedia Australia in production partnership
The multi-year deal will see FremantleMedia Australia (FMA) working alongside BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand to provide programming from the BBC’s entertainment catalogue. Ian Hogg, FMA Regional CEO Australia/ Asia Pacific, said: "FremantleMedia and BBC Worldwide have a shared DNA for creative excellence. We very much look forward to working with the BBC Worldwide ANZ leadership team. This is a powerful partnership that will be transformational for both companies." Jon Penn, … [Read more...] about BBCWW and FremantleMedia Australia in production partnership