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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.

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

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 (𝗜𝗪𝗗) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 ⚡ To mark #IWD2025 on 8 March, 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 SVP Global Channels, Laura Florence, who leads our FAST strategy and builds out our direct-to-consumer infrastructure across the business. During her university years, Florence held a variety of roles; working as a barista; interning at her local Mayor’s Office; a PR agency; a law firm; and a visual effects company. Each of these jobs gave taught Florence "valuable lessons" and "helped shape" the "versatile skill set" she has today. Read our full interview ⬇️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳? I would tell my younger self that practicing patience, doing thorough research, and seeking guidance from peers can help create balance in even the most challenging situations. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? I’m confident when I’ve taken small, consistent steps toward my tasks and goals, staying focused on what truly matters – because these actions lead to real progress and change. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? I enjoy spending time with my family – especially watching my three boys grow up so fast! 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱? The best advice I’ve ever received is to celebrate wins and take time to recognise your successes. While we constantly work toward our goals, pausing to acknowledge key achievements helps us appreciate how far we have come. 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲: I always advise practicing patience, active listening, and understanding – because every partner, vendor, and customer has a voice and a need. Embracing this approach creates opportunities for connection and effective problem-solving. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? As a working mother, I’m optimistic that we continue to provide equal opportunities for women to grow and achieve their goals – both professionally and in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, especially for those juggling career and family responsibilities. #LifeAtFremantle | #IWD2025

Triple word score! We have acquired international production and tape distribution rights to The CW Network’s hit game show, 🇸 🇨 🇷 🇦 🇧 🇧 🇱 🇪, from Hasbro Entertainment and Mattel, Inc. Originally developed and produced by Hasbro Entertainment, Mattel Television Studios and Lionsgate Alternative in the US, under the new deal Fremantle will produce the series for audiences around the world. Having sold over 165 million sets worldwide across more than 120 countries, #Scrabble is one of the most iconic board games in the world. In each episode, wordsmiths battle it out by playing a series of Scrabble-inspired word games on a giant Scrabble board in the centre of the set. Two pairs of players progress through three acts of unscrambling and creating words for the chance to win a cash prize. Michela Di Mondo, EVP, International Distribution, Fremantle Canada, said: "Partnering with an iconic brand like Scrabble is an innovative moment for Fremantle as we continue to expand our global footprint. This collaboration not only strengthens our commitment to creating compelling, internationally resonant content but also showcases what can be achieved with creative partners such as Hasbro Entertainment and Mattel. We are thrilled to acquire distribution rights from The CW to bring this legendary format to new audiences and elevate its legacy through our global network.” READ MORE 🔗 ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/exAfTcqs

We are excited to announce that MUBI has acquired La Grazia – the next film from Oscar®-winning writer-director Paolo Sorrentino 🎬 MUBI holds worldwide rights (excluding Italy) and will retain all rights in North America, Latin America, UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Benelux, Spain, Turkey, India, Australia and New Zealand, with theatrical release plans to be announced in the coming months. The Match Factory GmbH will handle sales in all remaining territories. The film will be distributed by PiperFilm in Italy. Starring Toni Servillo, production is due to start in Spring. A Fremantle film produced by The Apartment Pictures (a Fremantle company) and Numero 10, in association with PiperFilm. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eBucw7Yp 📸 Michael Avedon