Operation Wild Gets MIPCOM Launch from FME

LOS ANGELES: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) is handling the international sales for Boutique TV and Planet Green’s Operation Wild, which will make its debut for the global market at MIPCOM. 

The series follows officers of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission as they rescue boaters, deal with alligators and hunt down poachers. FME is representing sales for the first season of 6×30-minute episodes as well as the second season of 10×30-minute episodes, which launches on Planet Green in November. 

“We are thrilled to be working with FremantleMedia Enterprises on the international distribution of Operation Wild one of the top series on Planet Green,” said Leslie Greif, executive producer of the program and CEO of Boutique TV. “There is a tremendous amount of global demand for factual and entertaining original content and we look forward to a strong MIPCOM this year and couldn’t be happier with Fremantle as a partner on this project.”

“Operation Wild offers adrenaline-pumping action, unforgettable characters and a lot of heart,” commented Laura Michalchyshyn, the president and general manager of Planet Green. “From the moment it first premiered on our network, it instantly became a favorite program of our viewers.”

Added Renae Garcia, the director of acquisitions and development at FremantleMedia Enterprises Americas, "We are proud to add Operation Wild to our growing portfolio, expanding the quality content clients are seeking globally. The success Boutique TV and Planet Green have had with this program is exciting and we look forward to bringing that to audiences worldwide."