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Fremantle Media signs drama deal with Playmaker

February 8, 2011 1:10

Television production and content licensing company Fremantle Media Enterprises has signed a deal with Aussie production company Playmaker – aiming to develop more scripted content.

The announcement:

LONDON, 8 FEBRUARY, 2011: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced today a multi-year first look deal with Australian production company Playmaker as part of its global drama strategy to develop more scripted content with leading producers in key territories. FME will work closely with Playmaker to develop, fund, and distribute its content around the world.

Working with the Playmaker principals, David Taylor and David Maher, FME will have first look on all scripted projects from Playmaker including projects to come out of its recently launched SCRIBE program, an initiative to foster and develop writing talent backed by Screen Australia’s Enterprise program.

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