Press releases and announcements
MEMPHIS COMES TO CANNES THE FREMANTLE CORP’S NEW 120-MINUTE MUSICAL ROCKS WITH SONGS FROM BON JOVI’S DAVID BRYAN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TORONTO (March 11, 2011) – The Fremantle Corporation announced today that it has acquired the international distribution rights to Memphis, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical that features songs written by Bon Jovi’s David Bryan. The 2-hour musical special event, produced by Broadway Worldwide, will be presented to the international marketplace for the first time at MIP-TV 2011 in high definition, Dolby E Surround.
“FAST MACHINES WITH FUNKMASTER FLEX”
FROM THE FREMANTLE CORP. REVS BRAND
UP TO 65 EPISODES
(Toronto, ON – March 18, 2009): The Fremantle Corporation, a leader in global distribution since 1952, brings Funkmaster Flex’s newest series FAST MACHINES WITH FUNKMASTER FLEX to MIP TV. Funkmaster Flex sets trends. His name is known around the world. Funkmaster Flex's love affair with automobiles is no on-air gimmick. He is a true custom car fanatic who The New York Times recently dubbed the "evangelist of hip hop car culture."
For Immediate Release
WORLD’S GREATEST PERFORMERS FEATURED IN CONCERT
AT THE WORLD’S GREATEST DESTINATIONS
The Fremantle Corporation Offers WOW Concert Series at MIPTV
(Toronto, ON – March XX, 2009): The Fremantle Corporation is proud to present
WONDERS OF THE WORLD CONCERT FILM MUSIC SERIES produced by WOW MUSIC GROUP and WOW MUSIC INTERNATIONAL. A collection of whimsical and outstanding musical concerts filmed at some of the world’s greatest attractions including the Great Wall of China, The Alamo, The Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and many more.
For Immediate Release
VISIT WEIRD AND WONDERFUL HOTELS
AT THE FREMANTLE CORPORATION
(Toronto, ON – March 27, 2009): The Fremantle Corporation hopes that your passport is up-to-date so that you can visit the world’s most extraordinary destinations via its newest series WEIRD AND WONDERFUL HOTELS debuting at MIPTV.
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ALL MY CHILDREN OFFERS INTERNET INITIATIVE TO SATISFY CROSSPLATFORM NEEDS OF THE GLOBAL MARKET
(Los Angeles, CA / Toronto, ON March 29, 2009): Agnes Nixon, together with The Fremantle Corporation offers ALL MY CHILDREN internet initiative to enhance international broadcast licensees move to cross platform monetization at MIP 09.
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“ENCOUNTERS WITH THE UNEXPLAINED” IS UNVEILED AT MIPTV
The Fremantle Corporation signs worldwide distribution deal
with Total Living Network
(Toronto, ON – March 17, 2009): The Fremantle Corporation is set to go worldwide with Total Living Network’s, ENCOUNTERS WITH THE UNEXPLAINED, a provocative series exploring the paranormal as well as life’s unsolved mysteries.
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IRV HOLENDER TAKES LEAD AT THE FREMANTLE CORPORATION
(Toronto, ON – April 3, 2008): The Fremantle Corporation is pleased to announce that respected industry veteran Irv Holender has taken the helm at the company as director and principal. A pioneer in worldwide entertainment licensing and distribution with decades of experience handling major licenses in all media in over 80 countries, Holender will attend MIP introducing a new slate of programming for The Fremantle Corporation.
For Immediate Release
THE FREMANTLE CORPORATION UNLEASHES
“POWER FORCE” AT MIPCOM
(Toronto, ON – October 7, 2008): Appealing to children who love Dora and Diego, The Fremantle Corporation unleashes POWER FORCE, a non-violent FCC-Friendly animated series for preschoolers ages 4 to 6. While watching POWER FORCE, children will follow six magical aliens in their pursuit of knowledge, peace and good times.
For Immediate Release
THE FREMANTLE CORPORATION DEBUTS NEWLY SIGNED
WESTLAKE ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE AT MIPCOM AND AFM
(Toronto, ON – October 8, 2008): The Fremantle Corporation is pleased to announce that it will be handling all domestic television and foreign sales initiatives on behalf of independent film distributor, Westlake Entertainment. This agreement includes 40 films that will be included in The Fremantle Corporation’s line up at MIPCOM.
For Immediate Release
THE FREMANTLE CORPORATION SAILS INTO MIPCOM WITH CAPTAINS HOOK, BLACKBEARD AND NEMO IN NEW ANIMATED FEATURES
(Toronto, ON – October 1, 2008): The Fremantle Corporation’s latest acquisition FANTASTIC TALES encompasses a spellbinding collection of six animated features being produced as a Canada/EU co-production by Canadian production companies Kaleidoscope Entertainment and Comet Entertainment for worldwide distribution by The Fremantle Corporation.