FME Acquires Essence of Emeril

LONDON, October 8: FremantleMedia
Enterprises (FME) has picked up the rights to the U.S. cooking series Essence
of Emeril, featuring the
successful U.S. restaurateur, chef and author, Emeril Lagasse, for launch on to
the international marketplace at MIPCOM this week.

FME will represent the
distribution, home entertainment and ancillary rights to the 26×30-minute
series. Lagasse has won U.S. audiences over with his combination of innovative
versions of Cajun and Creole cuisine and his energetic injection to the
traditional show-and-tell cookery format.

Lagasse joins other
pre-eminent chefs in the FME portfolio, including Jamie Oliver, Kylie Kwong,
Bill Granger, Neil Perry and Nancy Lam.

David
Ellender, the CEO of FME, said: “We know
that Emeril offers entertainment with a capital E. His energetic and
freethinking style is nothing short of infectious and capable of delivering
global audiences. Emeril is a welcome addition to
FME’s strong and growing portfolio of lifestyle brands.”