Ben Elton partners with FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia and comedian/writer Ben Elton have partnered to develop content for the Australian market.
The deal was negotiated by creative director Jason Stephens, who did not provide further details about the type of content that Fremantle and Elton will develop “across all entertainment genres”.
“Australians love him, and together we have the potential to create something special for Australian audiences,” said Stephens in a statement.
Elton has written successful novels and stage plays, in addition to his work on television (The Young Ones, The Thin Blue Line, Blackadder and Mr. Bean) and film (Maybe Baby). He resides in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Encore has contacted Fremantle for further information about their Ben Elton projects. More to follow.
