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Fremantle
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Sky revives long-running BBC comedy panel show ‘Buzzcocks’
British comedy panel show Never Mind The Buzzcocks is to return after a six year…
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Fremantle buys NENT Studios prodcos incl Moskito, Monster & Strix
Fremantle has struck a deal to acquire 12 production labels belonging to NENT Studios, including…
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HBO Max orders Sofia Helin-starring Swedish sex comedy
HBO Max has ordered a new Swedish comedy starring The Bridge’s Sofia Helin from Fremantle-backed Miso…
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Fremantle-owner RTL Group sells Belgian arm for $300m
European broadcaster RTL Group has sold its Belgian division, including three channels and streamer RTL…
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Fremantle appoints C4, BBC Studios alum to lead UK talent
Fremantle has hired Victoria Roye from UK broadcaster Channel 4 as head of its talent division….
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Canada’s CityTV returns to ‘Got Talent’ after decade hiatus
CityTV in Canada has ordered a second season of competition format Got Talent, almost a decade after…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: How appealing to the basics translates to format success
With entertainment formats enjoying a pandemic- and streamer-led ‘golden age’, TBI deputy editor Mark Layton talks…
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Fremantle takes ‘Masked Dancer’ production rights for Europe, Middle East & Africa
Fremantle has acquired production rights to entertainment format The Masked Dancer in 29 territories across…
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News round-up: Channel 2 Iceland seeks ‘Black Sands’; BBC extends ‘I Can See Your Voice’ UK
Channel 2 Iceland seeks ‘Black Sands’ Channel 2 Iceland has commissioned Black Sands, a new…
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Appointments round-up: Fremantle ups Di Mondo; A+E promotes Jurado; Cineflix hires Sonia Hosko
Fremantle International has promoted Michela Di Mondo to EVP of distribution and sales for Canada….