FME Enters First-Look Deal with Pukeko Pictures

LONDON: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has firmed up a first-look deal with Richard Taylor’s Pukeko Pictures to develop scripted series.

The two will work together on new scripted series. FME and Pukeko have jointly hired Adam Fratto to lead the development of the new projects for the global market. Fratto will work out of FME’s Los Angeles office and will report to Martin Baynton, co-owner of Pukeko Pictures.

David Ellender, the global CEO of FremantleMedia Enterprises, said, “The teams at Pukeko and Weta Workshop are respected the world over for their work at the cutting edge of the film and television industry. Adam’s appointment provides tremendous opportunities, allowing for incredibly close collaboration between our two organizations on the development, financing and production of ambitious and innovative new scripted content that will appeal to audiences around the globe.”

Richard Taylor, co-founder of Pukeko Pictures, said, "We are proud and delighted to have formed this partnership with FremantleMedia Enterprises, a global entertainment leader. Together with Adam as executive VP of development, we look forward to creating high-quality and universally appealing productions. Adam brings to the partnership years of industry experience with Atticus Entertainment and Piller/Segan and we are thrilled to announce his appointment.”