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  • The Content Hub 2022 Summit to be held on 29-30 June

    The Content Hub 2022 Summit to be held on 29-30 June

    Mumbai: Lights, camera and action! The scene is ready and the camera will soon be rolling on the sixth edition of Viacom18 presents Indiantelevision.com’s The Content Hub to be held on 29th and 30th June at JW Marriott Juhu, Mumbai.

    The two-day summit will bring together the leading content creators traversing the spaces of film, television and over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The event is co-powered by Applause Entertainment and IN10 Media Network. Aaj Tak Connected Stream is the associate partner. The event is supported by industry partners Fremantle, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, One Take Media, Pratilipi, Pocket FM and The Viral Fever. The Indian Motion Pictures Producers’ Association (IMPPA) has come on board as a community partner. 

    This year, the event is centred around the theme – ‘The Roaring 20s – A Decade of Plenty?’ – signifying the opportunities for creators who are challenging the established content traditions and breaking free with refreshing narratives, content forms and the ability to tell stories on multiple platforms.

    The freedom enjoyed by creators today is encapsulated by the spirit of the 1920s which was marked by a general feeling of prosperity, novelty and associated with breaking away from tradition post the culmination of the First World War. A hundred years since the world is undergoing a transformation courtesy of the pandemic, streaming services, new content forms and formats have transformed entertainment consumption and the way content is produced.

    When it comes to content, consumers are enjoying a decade of plenty with the convergence of TV, film, video-on-demand, short-form, audio, video games and metaverse formats and transmitted over digital media.  Will the next decade see a further revolution and exploitation of the opportunities similar to the 1920s? That’s the question folks!

    Hear from India’s content czars and czarinas at The Content Hub outlining their plans for shaping the content landscape for the current decade. The head honchos from leading studios such as International Art Machine, Famous Studios, Applause Entertainment, Juggernaut Productions, StudioNext (Sony Pictures Networks), Endemol Shine India, Roy Kapur Films; OTT platforms including Zee5, Aha, Epic-On and renowned creators such as Alankrita Shrivastava (Bombay Begums), Jeo Baby (The Great Indian Kitchen), Aniruddha Guha (Rashmi Rocket), producer Sunir Kheterpal and more.

    India is at an interesting and exciting point in the content space where the next Emmy or Oscar will be awarded to the creator of an Indian film or series. Will Indian content follow the trajectory of the Korean Wave? And how? Will the 2020s prove to be India’s roaring twenties?

  • Fremantle acquires majority stake in Element Pictures

    Fremantle acquires majority stake in Element Pictures

    Mumbai: Television format creator, producer and distributor Fremantle has acquired a majority stake in film and drama production company Element Pictures. Working across production, distribution, and exhibition, Element Pictures is managed by co-founders Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe, with offices in Dublin, London, and Belfast. It is an independent production company and has made “Normal People,” Academy Award-winning films “The Favourite” and “Room” and the new TV series “Conversations With Friends.”

     The deal was spearheaded by Fremantle’s Group COO, and Continental Europe CEO, Andrea Scrosati and Lorenzo De Maio, of De Maio Entertainment. The acquisition further underlines its strategic plan to invest in and develop premium production companies and creative talents from around the world.

    Element Pictures upcoming television productions include “Conversations With Friends,” based on Sally Rooney’s novel. The 12-part series was developed and produced by Element Pictures, directed by Lenny Abrahamson and Leanne Welham, co-written by Alice Birch and will premiere on BBC and Hulu on 15 May, and will roll out globally soon after. This follows Element Pictures’ adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel “Normal People.”

    Speaking on the latest development, Guiney and Lowe said, “Element Pictures is 21 years old this year and it is incredibly exciting for us and our wonderful colleagues to be entering a new and ambitious phase of growth in partnership with our friends at Fremantle at a truly exhilarating time for our industry. We are huge fans of the people at Fremantle, their vision for the future and the extraordinary talent they are working with across film and television. Collaborating closely with Jen, Andrea, Lorenzo, Christian, Jens, and their brilliant team will allow us to build on and grow our existing relationships with the very best creators in the world and expand our capacity to make exceptional film and television drama for international audiences.”

    Scrosati said, “Fremantle is proud to invest and partner with the very best creative minds in the business. Ed, Andrew, and the amazing Element Pictures team certainly fall into this category. They have built an astonishing company, which has become one of Europe’s most exciting and innovative creative production companies. We look forward to working closely with their immensely talented creatives, helping to build on their slate of high-quality, sophisticated, and powerful productions. Creative freedom will sit at the very heart of this partnership, and everyone at Fremantle is excited to be working with the Element Pictures team and supporting their growth internationally.”

    Last August, RTL Group announced its aim to increase Fremantle’s full-year revenue target to € three billion by 2025.

    Element Pictures current television production includes “The Gallows Pole” (BBC/A24), a BBC period drama from director Shane Meadows and Nancy Harris’ eight-part comedy-drama “The Dry” (BritBox/RTE/ITV Studios/Screen Ireland). Previous television includes the co-production of “The Dublin Murders” with the Fremantle-backed Euston Films.

    Current films in post-production include Sebastián Lelio’s “The Wonder” (Netflix), with actor Florence Pugh; Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures) starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe; Stephen William’s historical biopic “Chevalier” (Searchlight Pictures) starring Kelvin Harrison Jr, and Joanna Hogg’s “The Eternal Daughter” (BBC Films/A24) starring Tilda Swinton.

  • YouTube original ‘You V YouTube’ to launch on 9 October

    YouTube original ‘You V YouTube’ to launch on 9 October

    Mumbai: Video sharing platform YouTube is set to stream its original show “You V YouTube” on 9 October. Produced by Fremantle, the quiz show will be hosted by Indian television presenter Gaurav Kapur.

    The new episodes of the show will be released every weekend at 7 p.m. It has been shot completely in a virtual setting and will feature popular content creators who will turn quizmasters allowing viewers to play, learn and stand to win big. The quiz will cover a wide range of subjects from science, general knowledge, math, English, travel, food, and technology, said the statement.

    “You V YouTube is a unique quiz show that not only brings together some of India’s best creators but also gives contestants a chance to both learn and earn, in a fun filled environment,” said Fremantle India managing director Aradhana Bhola. “The series has been filmed entirely virtually, with cast and contestants participating from the safety of their own homes during the pandemic; a feat that makes us proud. What’s even more gratifying is that whatever sum of money a contestant has won on the show has been matched in donation along with the proceeds of the live play (available to viewers during the premiere episode) to charities working for covid relief.”

    The YouTube creators who will appear as guests on the show include Roshni Mukherjee (science), Gaurav Garg (general knowledge) Ganesh Pai (mathematics), Ceema Picardo (English), Arun Krishnamurthy (environment), Gaurav Chaudhary (Technology), Nidhi Mohan (health and wellness) Ranveer Brar (food), Reena D’Souza (sports), Sucharita Tyagi (movies and music), Rachana Ranade (finance) and Tanya Khanijow (travel). 

    The contestants are selected through an online audition process. On the show they must answer ten questions across ten different subjects, each asked by a different YouTube creator, for an opportunity to win over Rs 10 lakh. 

    “I am really excited about this new journey,” said host Gaurav Kapur. “Every day on this show is a learning experience for me. The energy of the contestants and the knowledge shared by the creators is enriching.”

  • Sony Entertainment Television acquires rights of India’s Got Talent

    Mumbai: Sony Entertainment Television has acquired the telecast rights of India’s Got Talent, which is the Indian adaptation of the international format titled ‘Got Talent’. Previously Colors held the sole rights to telecast the show in India. 

    Since the airing of America’s Got Talent in 2006, the format ‘Got Talent’ was successfully adapted in over 70 countries. The show aims to bring pure talent to the fore, and it also reiterates that age is just a number. India’s Got Talent is a popular format where solo or group performance is welcomed, irrespective of social status or gender. 

    With an esteemed panel of jury to shortlist qualifying talent, thousands of hopeful aspirants from across the country are followed by viewers who vote to decide the final winner; the format gives a platform for many to showcase their inherent talent, thereby opening a gateway to worldwide opportunities.

    “India’s Got Talent as a format holds great potential, and Sony Entertainment Television’s stronghold in the non-fiction, talent-led reality show formats gives us yet another opportunity to resonate with the audience. Having acquired the rights from Fremantle, we are gearing up for an exciting new season of India’s Got Talent and we look forward to showcasing the best talent in our country,” said Sony Entertainment Television and digital business head- content Ashish Golwalkar. 

    Fremantle India managing director Aradhana Bhola said, “At Fremantle, we are delighted to be partnering with Sony Entertainment Television on yet another of our successful formats, India’s Got Talent. With its inherent diversity and inclusivity, the show is a true and unique representation of the talent of the people of India. It is our sincere hope that the forthcoming season will continue to offer irresistible entertainment to the audience who have given it so much love through the years.” 

  • Sony Entertainment Television onboards multiple advertisers Indian Idol 12

    Sony Entertainment Television onboards multiple advertisers Indian Idol 12

    MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment Television (SET) is all set to unveil season 12 of its popular vocal talent hunt programme, Indian Idol. Produced by Fremantle Media, the show has successfully completed its first-ever digital auditions – Ghar Se Manch Tak Ka Safar – in the new normal, and will begin airing from 28 November, every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm only on SET.

    Just like Kaun Banega Crorepati, the makers of Indian Idol 12 have decided to take the digital route amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Auditions were conducted virtually, thereby making it easier for aspirants to participate from the safety of their homes. Taking on the mantle as judges will be singers and musicians Neha Kakkar, Himesh Reshammiya and Vishal Dadlani, while Aditya Narayan will host the show.

    SET and digital business content head Ashish Golwalkar said, “Indian Idol’s successful run for over 15 years and 11 seasons is a testimony to the fact that music lovers and TV audiences love watching it and listening to the variety of voices every year. Our theme this year Ab Mausam Phir hoga Awesome -Indian Idol 2020 ke Saat truly embodies the need for a change in mood of the people and what is a better way than an amalgam of music and entertainment.”
    This year, Indian Idol season 12 is co-presented by Maruti Suzuki and Colgate. The show is co-powered by Patanjali Kesh Kanti, Nestle Munch, Macho Hint and Firstcry.

     

     

    The show is supported with robust marketing initiatives, a 360-degree integrated communication, all of which would be rolled out to drive the brand experience across locations. According to Golwalkar, Indian Idol is an impact property that attracts lots of eyeballs on its own. The main USP of the show is its unique talent. He shared that the marketing team is leaving no stones unturned to create enough opportunities in order to bring viewers. A lot of preference is given to digital mediums. The network is utilising SonyLiv as a platform to create buzz. Sony TV is also looking at conventional mediums like print and outdoors.  

    Golwalkar revealed that the channel has already shot six episodes which includes three days of auditions and three days of mega auditions. The team is extensively looking at the safety guidelines. He added, “We are strictly adhering to government protocols, we are not only following norms but also ensuring that when kids are coming back from travel, they are tested for Covid2019. We all know that this pandemic is extremely unpredictable, hence we regularly sanitise and fumigate our set, shooting premise, location where contestants are staying.” He also added that the team is strictly maintaining social distancing norms, with there being a proper partition between the three judges. Instead of a live in-studio audience, viewers will get to participate through digital mediums.

    Host Aditya Narayan shared that crew member and contestants have been given hand sanitisers, gloves, masks and face shields. In fact, it is mandatory for people present on the set to wear PPE Kits. According to him, it was the most difficult phase of the shooting.  

     

     

    Fremantle MD Aradhana Bhola said, “2020 has had its set of challenges on various fronts. We are delighted to bring irresistible entertainment to the audience with season 12 of Indian Idol and hope that it will touch the right chord with them, yet again. It is our sincere hope that this season’s mix of talented singers with their inspiring human spirit will eventually lead to the people of India choosing their most loved idol. A feat that would make the entire Indian Idol team’s toil worthwhile.”

    Indian Idol has always been a big-ticket property for Sony Entertainment and as per media reports, the opening week of season 11 clocked 6.63 million impressions. There were a slew of advertisers for the season including Colgate, Ceat, Firstcry, Dairy Milk, Bikaji, and Lotus Herbals.  

  • MipFormats, Cannes: Demystifying India’s content formats space

    MipFormats, Cannes: Demystifying India’s content formats space

    CANNES: How do you work with India? Is it a new TV and digital formats’ paradise? These  – among others – were some of the questions raised and answered in the Producer’s Toolbox at MipFormats in Cannes on 3 April in Auditorium A in the famed Palais des Festivals.

    The session began with IndianTelevision Dot Com Group founder, CEO Anil Wanvari giving the 100 strong audience from about 25 countries a quick snapshot view of the Indian television industry.

    He estimated that the TV content creation business is about $620 million with about $500 million of this being accounted for by the Hindi General entertainment space. While soaps, drama, Bollywood films and songs account for a major chunk of the spend, around $90 million (including the format licence fee, production margins, and production and talent costs) is spent on TV formats.

    Wanvari also pointed out that almost all the European majors have set up shop in India, including Endemol Shine, Zodiak, Fremantle, BBC WorldWide productions.  And they have managed to build robust business.

    Wanvari highlighted the potential for new content ideas that has popped up courtesy the proliferation of platforms in the OTT and VOD space. The last couple of years have seen the entry of Hotstar (with about 40 million users; targeted to hit 100 million by end this year), Hooq, VuClip, Voot (from Viacom18), Ditto TV, OZee (from the Zee TV group), ErosNow, ZengaTV, and Netflix. Others like AltDigital (from Balaji Telefilms) are firming up plans for a launch. And the digital opportunity is only going to explode further with the impending launch of 4G services from the Reliance group which is investing about $22 billion on its broadband and 4G mobile play.

    CA Media-backed OML (Only Much Louder) COO Ajay Nair was pretty gung-ho about the Youtube promise. “We are about to launch six new shows – four of which are  formats –  with India’s top comedy talent with the support of brands. As most youth are on mobile devices, brands are willing to support any fruitful engagement they can have with them.”

    GoQuest Media CEO Vivek Lath announced the formation of GoQuest Formats a new company looking to acquire formats – even paper ones from all over the world to market them globally. “We are looking at travel show formats, convergence formats,” he said.

    Grey Matter Entertainment co-founder Rahul Sangari spoke about his music format The Remix which was produced in Vietnam and became the no 1 show there on VTV. “We are going into production in three weeks in China too,” he said. “We are looking forward to closing deals in 16 territories and hope  to do signups in the UK and the US too,” he said.
    Sangari was also pretty oprtimystic about a TV and app integrated show called Street Stars which focuses on street performers which is represented by Dentsu StoryLab at Mip.

    Zee TV’s Yogesh Karikurve opined that foreign companies wanting to explore the format opportunity in India would do well to explore licensing their formats, preferably before opting to set up a full fledged production operation.

    Nair emphasized that any international company needs to find a local partner to do the production and also liaise with the telecast partner, rather than just licence a format.

    Sangari’s view was that the need for an Indian partner arises because “India is a very different country; the cultural sensibilities and nuances have to be born in mind while creating, developing and selling a format in the country is concerned.”

    Lath said that music and dance shows have been rating well in India. “But formats targeting the new millenials  will have legs,” he said.

    Sangari agreed that India had yet to develop in terms of forking out large licensing fees for formats.  Lath interjected and said that should not be a worry for any large format distributor or creator. “Collectively if it is licensed on the regional language channels along with the mainline Hindi channel , then the licence pad can expand,” he stated.

    Karikurve talked about the potential for  factual entertainment  formats as that is a genre that ithe Zee TV group is investing in greatly in that genre. Nair agreed but added that ‘dating,’ extreme sports, music and comedy formats were becoming relevant. He ended the discussion  forecasting that around 40-50 international formats could make their way into India on digital and traditional television in the not too distant future as the appetite is definitely there. .

     

  • MipFormats, Cannes: Demystifying India’s content formats space

    MipFormats, Cannes: Demystifying India’s content formats space

    CANNES: How do you work with India? Is it a new TV and digital formats’ paradise? These  – among others – were some of the questions raised and answered in the Producer’s Toolbox at MipFormats in Cannes on 3 April in Auditorium A in the famed Palais des Festivals.

    The session began with IndianTelevision Dot Com Group founder, CEO Anil Wanvari giving the 100 strong audience from about 25 countries a quick snapshot view of the Indian television industry.

    He estimated that the TV content creation business is about $620 million with about $500 million of this being accounted for by the Hindi General entertainment space. While soaps, drama, Bollywood films and songs account for a major chunk of the spend, around $90 million (including the format licence fee, production margins, and production and talent costs) is spent on TV formats.

    Wanvari also pointed out that almost all the European majors have set up shop in India, including Endemol Shine, Zodiak, Fremantle, BBC WorldWide productions.  And they have managed to build robust business.

    Wanvari highlighted the potential for new content ideas that has popped up courtesy the proliferation of platforms in the OTT and VOD space. The last couple of years have seen the entry of Hotstar (with about 40 million users; targeted to hit 100 million by end this year), Hooq, VuClip, Voot (from Viacom18), Ditto TV, OZee (from the Zee TV group), ErosNow, ZengaTV, and Netflix. Others like AltDigital (from Balaji Telefilms) are firming up plans for a launch. And the digital opportunity is only going to explode further with the impending launch of 4G services from the Reliance group which is investing about $22 billion on its broadband and 4G mobile play.

    CA Media-backed OML (Only Much Louder) COO Ajay Nair was pretty gung-ho about the Youtube promise. “We are about to launch six new shows – four of which are  formats –  with India’s top comedy talent with the support of brands. As most youth are on mobile devices, brands are willing to support any fruitful engagement they can have with them.”

    GoQuest Media CEO Vivek Lath announced the formation of GoQuest Formats a new company looking to acquire formats – even paper ones from all over the world to market them globally. “We are looking at travel show formats, convergence formats,” he said.

    Grey Matter Entertainment co-founder Rahul Sangari spoke about his music format The Remix which was produced in Vietnam and became the no 1 show there on VTV. “We are going into production in three weeks in China too,” he said. “We are looking forward to closing deals in 16 territories and hope  to do signups in the UK and the US too,” he said.
    Sangari was also pretty oprtimystic about a TV and app integrated show called Street Stars which focuses on street performers which is represented by Dentsu StoryLab at Mip.

    Zee TV’s Yogesh Karikurve opined that foreign companies wanting to explore the format opportunity in India would do well to explore licensing their formats, preferably before opting to set up a full fledged production operation.

    Nair emphasized that any international company needs to find a local partner to do the production and also liaise with the telecast partner, rather than just licence a format.

    Sangari’s view was that the need for an Indian partner arises because “India is a very different country; the cultural sensibilities and nuances have to be born in mind while creating, developing and selling a format in the country is concerned.”

    Lath said that music and dance shows have been rating well in India. “But formats targeting the new millenials  will have legs,” he said.

    Sangari agreed that India had yet to develop in terms of forking out large licensing fees for formats.  Lath interjected and said that should not be a worry for any large format distributor or creator. “Collectively if it is licensed on the regional language channels along with the mainline Hindi channel , then the licence pad can expand,” he stated.

    Karikurve talked about the potential for  factual entertainment  formats as that is a genre that ithe Zee TV group is investing in greatly in that genre. Nair agreed but added that ‘dating,’ extreme sports, music and comedy formats were becoming relevant. He ended the discussion  forecasting that around 40-50 international formats could make their way into India on digital and traditional television in the not too distant future as the appetite is definitely there. .

     

  • FremantleMedia promotes Chris O’Dell to head of global entertainment production

    FremantleMedia promotes Chris O’Dell to head of global entertainment production

    MUMBAI – FremantleMedia, one of the largest creators, producers and distributors of television brands in the world, today announced the promotion of Executive Producer Chris O’Dell to Head of Global  Entertainment Production.

     

    Reporting to the Director of Global Entertainment, Rob Clark, Chris will oversee and be the first point of contact for FremantleMedia’s international production teams as they roll out formats such as X Factor, Got Talent, Idols and Farmer Wants a Wife across the world.

     

    Chris O’Dell says: “FremantleMedia has some of the world’s best-known entertainment brands in its catalogue and a fantastic set of producers in the all the major markets who deliver these formidable shows time and again. I’m really excited to take on this new challenge, work with the team to continue to deliver our global hits and introduce international audiences to some of our exciting new formats.”

     

    Rob Clark added: “Chris is one of the most experienced producers I know. He has worked with some of the biggest companies and most well-loved names in the entertainment industry, and has a wealth of experience producing FremantleMedia’s hit shows all around the world. I think he’ll be a fantastic Head of Global Entertainment Production and look forward to work with him as we continue to roll out our shows in new markets.”

     

    Prior to his promotion, Chris was Executive Producer at FremantleMedia for the last seven years, working with executives, producers, territory heads and local broadcasters to produce, refresh and manage FremantleMedia’s key entertainment formats including X Factor, Got Talent, Take Me Out, Hole in the Wall and Idols. An experienced media executive, Chris has held a number of production roles such as Executive Producer, Series Producer and Head of Development with companies which include TWI Entertainment, part of IMG Media, Granada Entertainment and London Weekend Television (LWT) where he had various roles including Head of Entertainment Formats, Executive Producer, Series Producer & Creative Executive. His production credits include Blind Date, Surprise Surprise, An Audience with…, Saturday Night Takeaway and Ant & Dec’s All Star Cup. Chris also created two formats – Chef V and The Better Half – which sold internationally.

     

    Chris’ promotion follows the departure of Diana Buddingh, who left the business to return to Holland in May.

  • Fremantle signs more licensees for Cbeebies show

    Fremantle signs more licensees for Cbeebies show

    MUMBAI: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced new licensees in the UK and Eire for their hit pre-school series Cbeebies‘s show ‘Tree Fu Tom‘.

    The latest deals cover a wide range of partners and categories, including: Blues clothing for daywear; MV Sports for wheeled toys; Flair for arts and crafts; VMC for accessories and dress up; Gemma for greeting cards and party products; Ravensburger for puzzles; Egmont for annuals; and Rainbow Productions for character costumes.

    The latest round of signings are in addition to current partners Giochi Preziosi, who are the master toy licensee, Random House for publishing, Aykroyd and TDP for children‘s nightwear and Character World for bedroom textiles and accessories.

    A second series of Tree Fu Tom was recently ordered by CBeebies for 2013 and the show is also distributed globally by FME, finding audiences in a number of territories around the world including France, Australia and Latin America. With a global licensing programme underway as well as a complementary home entertainment strategy, Tree Fu Tom is one of the hot brands to watch.

    FME VP UK licensing and retail Pindy O‘Brien said, “With a host of new licensees on board, a new series commissioned for CBeebies and some exciting new international TV distribution deals, Tree Fu Tom is proving to be a great success both on and off screen.”

    Aimed at 4-6 year olds, ‘Tree Fu Tom‘ combines innovative elements of heroic action, fantasy and magic, coupled with unique interactive physical activity. Set in an enchanted world where movement creates magic, viewers are encouraged to interact with the show through physical actions that have been devised and approved by movement development specialists to assist in the development of children. Former Doctor Who stars Sophie Aldred and David Tennant voice the lead characters Tom and Twigs.

    With animation by Blue Zoo Animation, Tree Fu Tom is a co-production between FME and the BBC for CBeebies. The executive producers for the BBC are Jackie Edwards and Alison Stewart; and Bob Higgins and Sander Schwartz for FME. Tree Fu Tom was created and produced by Daniel Bays.

  • Fremantle inks deal for Martha Stewart show globally

    Fremantle inks deal for Martha Stewart show globally

    MUMBAI: Television format creator and distributor Fremantle Media (FME) has sold its daytime show The Martha Stewart Show featuring US television icon Martha Stewart to global broadcasters.

    The first season has been newly acquired by Mediacorp, Singapore; African Business Channel, Africa; Ananey, Israel; Show TV, Turkey; TV3/8TV Malaysia and UBC, Thailand.

    The show has been renewed by Vitaya, Belgium; OnMedia, Korea; SBS, Sweden; TVNZ, New Zealand and ABS CBN, Philippines.

    The one hour 180 episode show puts the spotlight on Stewart’s sense of humour and love of fun, with each episode featuring movers and shakers, headline makers, A-list celebrities plus everyday people who’ve accomplished extraordinary things. With guests including Russell Crowe, Jamie Oliver, Olivia Newton-John, Jessica Alba, Harrison Ford, Sharon Stone, Jason Biggs, Paul Walker and the cast of Desperate Housewives, The Martha Stewart Show has received five Emmy nominations and scooped one award.

    The brainchild of lifestyle guru Martha Stewart and reality television svengali Mark Burnett, The Martha Stewart Show aims to offer something different; from cooking, crafting and cavorting with celebrity friends, to entertaining, decorating and home renovating, Martha has all the answers.

    Commenting from the television trade event Natpe in Las Vegas FME CEO David Ellender said, “We are delighted to report on these new sales and renewals of The Martha Stewart Show, now happily at home in schedules in a growing number of territories worldwide. Martha is already an integral part of daytime television across the globe, with these further additions cementing her role as everybody’s favourite daytime host.”