Fremantle Acquires 25% Stake In ‘Bosch’ Producer Fabel Entertainment
deadline.comFremantle has acquired a 25% stake in Henrik Bastin’s Fabel Entertainment, the international development and production outfit behind Prime Video’s cop drama series Bosch.Under the new agreement, Bosch spin-off Bosch: Legacy will premiere on IMDb TV.
The original series, which is based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling books, was created and produced by Bastin and his team and recently concluded production on the seventh and final season.
It was Prime Video’s longest-running original and a partnership between LA-based Swedish producer Bastin and the production arm of German broadcaster ProSiebeSat.1.Fremantle’s stake in Fabel is the company’s latest investment following a series of acquisitions across the past year including acquiring 12 production labels in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark from Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), scripted Italian production company Lux Vide (Devils, Leonardo), Australian-American television production company Eureka Productions (Finding Magic Mike) and UK factual production company Label1 (The Job Interview).“We are excited about this partnership and welcome Henrik Bastin, [Fabel president] Melissa Aouate and the incredible Fabel team to our creative network,” said Fremantle Group CEO Jennifer Mullin. “Their unique multi-cultural approach to storytelling is very impressive and one we believe is incredibly relevant today as we confirm our commitment in continuing to invest in some of the world’s best creative talents.”Fremantle International CEO Jens Richter said: “I am thrilled to be working again with Henrik, Melissa and their talented group of producers who have consistently succeeded with premium scripted series on the global stage.
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