Fremantle has acquired the global distribution rights for the insightful feature documentary Sisters Interrupted, uncovering the story of two sisters, one condition, and hundreds of years of stigma. Filmed over three years by an all-female production team, Sisters Interrupted will receive its UK premiere at Raindance Film Festival on November 1st. Directed by Caroline Sharp, […]
Apple TV+ has announced its first German-language series, produced by UFA Fiction, with eight-episode dark comedy Where’s Wanda?, starring Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein, Lea Drinda, Leo Simon, Palina Rojinski and Nikeata Thompson. Where’s Wanda?tells the story of Dedo and Carlotta Klatt, who are desperate to locate their missing daughter months after her disappearance. When the […]
Popular talent show, Italia’s Got Talent – a Disney+ Original Production produced by Fremantle Italia – will be available in Italy from September 1st exclusively on the streaming service, with new episodes available every week. Got Talent is among the most successful talent shows in the world and the Italian edition will be the first […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]