Fremantle has hired Joel Williams, a former head of programming - content and consumer engagement at Disney, to head up its children's division.
Fremantle's 'Wentworth' is set to return to Foxtel, with the pay TV provider officially announcing it has ordered another 20 episodes today.
Fremantle has appointed Jennifer Collins as the Australian director of content, a role which will see see her responsible for both scripted and unscripted development and production slates and for creating a consolidated strategy across genres.
Three Victorian early-to-mid career writers will have the opportunity to undertake a six-week placement on 'Neighbours', thanks to an ongoing partnership between Film Victoria and FremantleMedia Australia.
The six-part series, a re-imagining Joan Lindsay’s iconic novel, stars acclaimed British actress Natalie Dormer along with Australian rising stars including Lily Sullivan, Samara Weaving, Madeleine Madden and Ruby Rees.
Film Victoria and FremantleMedia Australia have partnered up to offer three early-to-mid career Victorian directors the chance to shadow a director on the set of 'Neighbours' and shoot two scenes under supervision.
Ian Hogg is stepping down as CEO of FremantleMedia Australia (FMA) and Asia Pacific after nine years with the company.
UKTV, the UK’s biggest multi-channel network, has bought the first two seasons of Easy Tiger’s 'Doctor Doctor'.