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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 (𝗜𝗪𝗗) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 ⚡ To mark #IWD2025, we sat down with the women at the forefront of our business to celebrate how they have actively helped to #AccelerateAction in their roles. From first jobs and aspirations for the future, to priceless advice she’d share with her younger self if they met for coffee; this week, we hear from our Head of Literary Acquisitions, Raffaella De Angelis. An industry expert, De Angelis partners with producers to navigate the world of IP, negotiate and acquire book rights, and convince agents to entrust Fremantle with projects. De Angelis began her career in the late 90’s as an assistant in the classical music division at ICM in New York. Starting from the bottom, she worked her way up into book publishing as a Literary Agent – all she “ever wanted to work on was championing books”. It wasn’t easy but De Angelis ”learnt everything there and always had amazing support along the way”. Read our full interview ⬇️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳? Sharing your passion, connecting and listening to people and colleagues at any level is vital. The people that always helped me to really embrace what I was doing were colleagues. The team got me through – learning from others is vital. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? You need experience, to be wrong and to make mistakes. You also need validation from others, you need to be seen to build real confidence. It takes one person to see something in you and that person does exist. It’s a long process and it can’t happen overnight, but somebody will see it. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? I love travelling, walking in nature, the sea, and yoga. Cooking for friends, being with people. I am obsessed with going to the movies, and…there is always reading. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱? Ask questions and try to understand why you are doing something, what the purpose is and why it’s important. And the golden rule? A bit old-fashioned but always pick up the phone! 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲: It’s very important to find an emotional connection with your work. You have to enjoy yourself and find the inspiration, the humour and the passion in what you do. You must believe you’re doing good work – the world is too depressing otherwise. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? I’m optimistic that, in future, the focus for women at work will be more about being seen as people rather than a gender, more about collaboration, about being different and inclusive, being individuals, to bring our own point of view to a leadership position, regardless if female or male. How can our differences produce a better way of working? The opportunity is for women to define the collaboration, not ask for it.

Let's go Canada! Judges Howie Mandel, Shania Twain, Katherine Ryan, and Kardinal Offishall are ready to rock Season 4 of Canada's Got Talent, welcoming Canada's most talented hopefuls, who will compete to win the life-changing $1M grand prize – the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history. Watch tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CityTV Toronto and Citytv+. #MadeByFremantle

📢 We are happy to announce that Red Planet Pictures (part of Asacha Media Group) is collaborating with Imaginary Friends Productions to bring Death at the White Hart, the debut novel by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall, to ITV. This gripping crime drama follows Detective Nicola Bridge as she unravels a complex murder mystery in the village of Fleetcombe. With Chibnall adapting his own novel for television, the series is set to deliver his signature suspense and compelling storytelling. Belinda Campbell, Executive Producer at Red Planet Pictures, shares: "Death at the White Hart is a finely crafted and epically executed story with unforgettable characters and unexpected twists that lend themselves perfectly to television. We are delighted that Chris has chosen to work with us to bring this brilliant book to the screen." Production begins next year, with Fremantle handling international distribution. Stay tuned for updates!

It's official, our feature-length documentary Rebel Country is coming to BBC Two this Autumn, after its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival last year. Directed by Francis Whately and produced by whynow Studios and BMG, the film explores a new breed of authentic stars who are rewriting the rules and challenging the culture of country music. Rebel Country explores the current tensions of race, class, poverty, gender, sexuality and creativity versus commerce and geography that are still prevalent in the United States today, while acknowledging their connection to Nashville’s rebellious roots. Artists paving the way include Jelly Roll, Blanco Brown, Breland, Lindsay Ell, Brooke Eden and Lainey Wilson. The success of Rapper Lil Nas X and his 18-million-selling, country-inspired hit Old Town Road is emblematic of a seismic shift that is happening in US country music now, as is Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter album, which won Best Country Album at this year’s Grammy awards.  This documentary is an exploration of how art and music reflect the times we live in. It features archive footage from original rebels like Johnny Cash, contributions from some of country’s leading musicians and historians, and live performances, including Jelly Roll’s gig in a prison where he used to be incarcerated. Credits Rebel Country is directed by Francis Whately (David Bowie: Five Years, Dolly Parton: Here I Am). Executive producers are BMG, and Gabriel Jagger and Janet Lee (Basquiat: Rage to Riches, Keith Haring: Street Art Boy) for whynow Studios. Fremantle is handling worldwide sales. 

Paying tribute to Raquel Welch 💫 In the new docuseries I Am Raquel Welch, we gain never-before-seen access to the trailblazing actress and action heroine, who shot to fame in the 1960s. Intimate, candid and revealing – the critically acclaimed 'I AM' documentary series is one of the most celebrated documentary franchises in the world, revealing the real people behind their iconic world-renowned personas. A Network Entertainment production for The CW Network. Distributed internationally by Fremantle.

"How the Creator of ‘Shtisel’ Fled His Ultra-Orthodox Life - and Returned" In a The New York Times exclusive, Israeli screenwriter Yehonatan Indursky recounts his journey from unwavering dedication to Judaism, to subsequently fleeing Ultra-Orthodox life - a move that inspired the creation of his widely acclaimed TV dramas Shtisel, which according to NYT, 'delves into the world he abandoned, a deeply layered portrait of a Jerusalem family cloistered within Haredi society'. Indursky’s highly anticipated new series, Kugel - a prequel to Shtisel - sees the return of father and daughter, Nuchem and Libi Shtisel’s story, following the pair as they navigate hijinks and heartbreak in Europe’s ultra-Orthodox community. The series, produced by Abot Hameiri, launched to rave reviews in Israel and is now available to watch globally on IZZY – Stream Israel. Read the full NYT interview with Yehonatan Indursky. #MadeByFremantle

The big wait is on for new Diane Kruger drama, Little Disasters 💥 The show, based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan (Anatomy of a Scandal), tackles themes including postnatal anxiety, parenting, marriage and maternal OCD. It follows four very different women - Jess (Kruger), Liz (Jo Joyner), Charlotte (Shelley Conn) and Mel (Emily Taaffe) - who become fast friends despite not having much in common besides their due dates. Produced by Roughcut Television Ltd in association with Fremantle. Coming soon to Paramount+. Read the full cast interview in The Hollywood Reporter. ⤵️

Come on down! The Price is Right celebrates its landmark 10,000th episode in the US and a brand-new series in Indonesia 💲 The Price Is Right is the longest-running game show on US television and has become "not only a daytime staple but a cultural institution" (LA Times). Thanks to legendary hosts - including the late, great Bob Barker and current beloved host Drew Carey - more than 75,000 contestants, loyal super-fans and a format which hasn't changed since 1975, the show remains as popular as ever and continues to thrive. Over in Indonesia, the beloved game show is back with a new series, hosted by the everyone's favourite dynamic duo, Boss Vincent and Boiyen Pesek. Get ready for thrilling games, fabulous prizes, and unforgettable moments as contestants guess the prices of everyday items. Tune in and join the fun! 📺✨ #MadeByFremantle

"It's a very crazy story" 🎬 Whatever it Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal tells the extraordinary tale of journalists Ina and David Steiner, who were targeted by eBay, a Fortune 500 company, in one of the most bizarre scandals Silicon Valley has ever witnessed. This is a shocking story of stalking, corporate espionage, and a series of escalating threats that terrorised an ordinary couple. Produced by Undeniable, Big Pond Films and Concordia Studio . Read the full interview with director Jenny Carchman in Variety 📰 ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e3h8HqSw #MadeByFremantle

Another incredible year at Fremantle Presents 🎬 Not only did we welcome 850 international buyers to The London TV Screenings 2025, we were also joined by special guests and stars of #Sandokan, Can Yaman, Ed Westwick, Alanah Bloor and John Hannah for a special sneak peak at the upcoming swashbuckling series from our team at Lux Vide. A huge thank you to our teams for making this happen. See you all next year. 💙 #FremantlePresents