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Randy Zalken and Marshall Kesten of Canadian boutique distribution company, Kaleidoscope Entertainment are proud to announce the recent acquisition of The Fremantle Corporation, a global distribution company. The Fremantle Corporation brings over 50 years of experience in international distribution and co-production together with integrity and expertise to Canadian producers.

The Fremantle Corporation provides a viable alternative to Canadian producers searching for a substantial and reputable distribution company in which to present programming. The Fremantle Corporation sells to all markets and media internationally and is now aggressively pursuing quality product either completed, in production, and/or requiring co-production partners.

This leading, innovative, global distribution company, has an extensive library of programming including daytime drama ALL MY CHILDREN; comedy both new and vintage with GIRLS BEHAVING BADLY and Allen Funt’s CANDID CAMERA; Canadian period family series THE CAMPBELLS, SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON and THE ADVENTURES OF BLACK BEAUTY; specials THE TONY AWARDS, KENNEDY CENTER HONORS and BARYSHNIKOV’S NUTCRACKER; documentaries THE LAST MOGUL: THE TRUE STORY OF LEW WASSERMAN, AMERICAN ASSASSIN, and SNAPPED; reality with RIDE WITH FUNKMASTER FLEX and BATHROOM DIVAS: SO YOU WANT TO BE AN OPERA STAR? are some of the diverse programs available.

The Fremantle Corporation was founded in 1952, by the late Mr. Paul Talbot, an innovative New York based media pioneer. Mr. Talbot was a leader in the export and formatting of television shows and built the company on the principles of honesty and respect. His traditions and values are shared by the company’s new owner, Toronto based Kaleidoscope Entertainment. The Fremantle Corporation joins Morningstar Entertainment, Venture Licensing and KEI Productions, as an integral part of the Kaleidoscope group of companies. The head office of The Fremantle Corporation (www.fremantlecorp.com) is conveniently located in Toronto.


Founded in 1982, Kaleidoscope Entertainment Inc. (KEI) is a Toronto based, owner operated, independent Canadian boutique entertainment company. Over the years KEI has evolved from a traditional domestic Canadian television program distributor into a diversified, multi-faceted entertainment company with unique expertise. In May 2006 KEI Productions commenced preproduction on a firm 22 x 60’ primetime romantic vampire series “Blood Ties” for Chum Limited. A US broadcaster is expected to be announced shortly.