See-Saw Films has announced that BAFTA-winning producer Lisa Gilchrist will be joining the UK and Australia based operation, working as part of the growing team of Executive Producers in the London office. See-Saw also announces the hiring of Executive Producer Luke Franklin who has been consulting for the company for the last year, and Ana […]
Fremantle has signed a global deal with Pluto TV to distribute 25 FAST channels across 13 countries, with each channel being specifically curated for individual markets. The expansion of Fremantle’s partnership with Pluto TV will see 24 of the company’s most popular FAST channels premiere in the UK, the US, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, […]
Fremantle has appointed Thalia Crone as its new Global Head of Media Supply Chain Operations, reporting to Bob McCourt – COO, Commercial and International, Fremantle. In this newly created role Thalia will be responsible for implementing an efficient end-to-end content delivery process across all areas within the Commercial and International division, globally. In addition, her […]
Fremantle has appointed Mark Reynolds as its new Global Head of Documentaries, reporting to Andrea Scrosati, Group COO and CEO Continental Europe. Reynolds joined the company as Interim Global Head of Documentaries in January 2024, in which time he has set the positioning strategy for Fremantle’s Global Documentaries unit. In his role Reynolds will continue […]
Fremantle has appointed Matt Katrosar as its new Senior Vice President of Global Ad Sales and Strategy, based in Los Angeles, reporting to Jens Richter, CEO, Commercial and International. In the newly created role, Katrosar will be responsible for driving FAST and AVoD channels, broadcast, social and content revenue growth. Katrosar joins Fremantle from Telly […]
Fremantle has announced the completion of its acquisition of the leading global production studio Asacha Media Group and its portfolio of labels based in France, Italy and the UK. The deal sees Fremantle acquire the Group from Asacha’s founding partners, managers and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management Asacha is made up of eight distinct […]
Fremantle has entered into a conditional purchase agreement to acquire production studio Asacha Media Group and its portfolio of labels based in France, Italy and the UK. The deal sees Fremantle acquire the Group from Asacha’s founding partners, managers and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management Asacha is made up of eight labels across scripted, […]
Fremantle has acquired a majority stake investment in one of Asia’s largest independent TV and Film production companies, Beach House Pictures. Financial details were not disclosed. Founded in 2005 by producers Donovan Chan and Jocelyn Little, Beach House Pictures (BHP) specialises in creating and co-financing original IP across scripted and non-scripted content, entertainment and brand-funded […]
Celebrity chef and best-selling author Carla Hall will take Max viewers on a global adventure to explore the roots of popular dishes within American food culture on the original Max series Chasing Flavor. Beginning on February 1st 2024, Max subcribers can follow along as Hall’s curiosity about some of America’s most delicious dishes from chicken […]
ITV Studios has announced that entertainment executive Nathalie Garcia is joining its international production group as Managing Director of ITV Studios Iberia, effective November 1st. The new entity will be the exclusive home of ITV Studios’ formats in Spain such as The Voice (La Voz), The Voice Kids (La Voz Kids) and The Chase (El […]