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Fremantle, Ukraine’s STB partner on Got Talent doc

Fremantle has announced Power of Talent, a new feature documentary, which reveals the real-life stories of inspiring contestants from Ukraine, who continue to wow audiences on Got Talent stages around the world, while their home country is at war. Format owner Fremantle and Ukrainian broadcaster STB channel have collaborated to create the documentary, which delves […]

August 9, 2023

VMO2 adds FAST channels

UK multiplay operator Virgin Media O2 is partnering with A+E Networks EMEA, All3Media International, Banijay Rights, Blue Ant Media, Extreme International, Fremantle, Little Dot Studios and Tastemade to launch a selection of new Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels, available to all Virgin TV customers at no extra cost from next month. The dedicated channels […]

July 28, 2023By Colin Mann

Fremantle nets sales for On the Line: The Richard Williams Story

Fremantle has announced a series of international sales for the eagerly anticipated feature documentary On the Line: The Richard Williams Story. The film recently had it’s UK premiere at Sheffield Docfest and will now see a multi-territory rollout. Set to launch on Sky (UK and Italy), Canal+ (France), MNET (South Africa), Paramount+ (Australia) and TVNZ […]

July 17, 2023

Fremantle promotes Zamboni

Fremantle has promoted Roberta Zamboni to Global Head of Branded Content Sponsorship. Based in Milan, Zamboni will report directly to Andrea Scrosati, Global COO and CEO Continental Europe. In her new role, Zamboni will be responsible for introducing new business models and streamlining the way Fremantle approaches bringing value at scale to branded entertainment. In […]

July 14, 2023

IBC2023 unveils headline speakers and content pillars

IBC2023 has announced its line-up of headline speakers from across the media, entertainment and technology sector, along with the underlying content pillars running through this year’s show, which takes place in the RAI Amsterdam on September 15th – 18th. The content at this year’s event is underpinned by three fundamental pillars: Transformative Tech, Shifting Business […]

July 5, 2023

Undeniable announces The Second Woman 24-hour theatrical experience

Fremantle’s premium documentaries label, Undeniable, announced a new feature documentary, The Second Woman (w/t), capturing Golden Globe and two-time Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson (Luther, His Dark Materials) in an epic, one-off performance piece at the Young Vic theatre in London. The Second Woman play is created and directed by playwrights and directors, Anna Breckon and […]

May 19, 2023

RTL FY 2022: Strong revenue growth

Pan-European broadcaster RTL has reported full-year Group revenue up 8.8 per cent to a record level of €7.2 billion, up 1.6 per cent organically despite decreasing advertising markets in Germany and France. Paying subscribers for RTL Group’s streaming services in Germany, the Netherlands and Hungary up 44.3 per cent to 5.5 million. Market consolidation remains […]

March 16, 2023

Fremantle invests in AWA

Fremantle is strengthening its creative partnership and making a strategic minority investment in Artists, Writers & Artisans, Inc. (AWA), an independent developer of bold and relevant stories from some of the world’s most outstanding creative talent working across graphic fiction, film and television. AWA’s innovative development model provides editorial partnership, dedicated film & TV development […]

February 14, 2023

Gough jouns See-Saw Films

Picking Scabs, See-Saw Films’ and writer/showrunner Samantha Strauss’ joint venture, has announced that Louise Gough will join the production company as Executive Producer. Gough, who will report to Strauss and Liz Watts, See-Saw Film’s Head of Film and Television (Aus), joins Picking Scabs from Screen Australia where she was Head of Development. This new appointment […]

February 2, 2023

Fremantle partners with Papercup

Fremantle, a specialist in creating, producing and distributing films, documentaries and broader entertainment content, has announced its partnership with UK artificial intelligence start-up, Papercup. The two-year deal will see Papercup localise hundreds of hours of video entertainment content from Fremantle’s catalogue of talent shows into Arabic. This content – from world-renowned Fremantle formats including Idols, […]

January 31, 2023