Cannes – Australian prison drama Wentworth has captured the attention of international audiences at MIPCOM. Sales for S1 were completed by the teams at FremantleMedia International to Africa (MNET), Eire (TV3), Sweden (TV4) and Scandinavia (CMORE), as well as New Zealand (TVNZ), UK (FIVE). It is also available in 15 markets through a pan-Eastern Europe deal with SPI. Additional deals for Season 2 have already been concluded for the UK, Eire, Scandinavia, Sweden and New … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: “Wentworth” secures worldwide sales
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FremantleMedia announces record number of global productions
Cannes – With global productions like Idols, The X Factor and Got Talent, and local drama formats such as Wentworth and Confrontation, FremantleMedia has announced that it has more titles in production than ever before with 217 productions currently in the works across 117 territories.Leading the charge is the long-running game show format Family Feud. Local versions of the popular game show are now produced in 60 territories worldwide. Other … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces record number of global productions
Fremantle Australia’s “Wentworth” gets second season
FremantleMedia Australia’s prison series Wentworth has been commissioned for a second series, following the first season which premiered on Foxtel’s SoHo channel. Also, Wentworth attracted sales from New Zealand’s TVNZ and the U.K’s Channel Five. Foxtel Executive Director of Television Brian Walsh said, "Wentworth's bold storytelling has attracted a record-breaking response from our Foxtel customers. This drama, tailor-made for Australian subscription television, is … [Read more...] about Fremantle Australia’s “Wentworth” gets second season
FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
London – FremantleMedia International’s new drama Wentworth has been acquired by the UK network Channel 5 for broadcast later this year. A reimagining of the classic Australian drama Prisoner Cell Block H (previously known as Prisoner in Australia), Wentworth (10 x 60’) takes viewers to the Wentworth Correctional Centre where they are introduced to the lead characters of Bea Smith and Franky Doyle. Set in the violent, dangerous environment of a modern prison, with struggles … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5