Fremantle & Edward Berger in First-Look Deal

Fremantle has secured a two-year, first-look deal with Nine Hours, the new production label set up by All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger and partner Luke Rivett.

The partnership sees Fremantle become the primary home for all of Nine Hours’ television projects and gives the global producer and distributor second-look access to Berger’s new film pipeline.

The new production company was launched by Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front, Patrick Melrose, Deutschland 83) and Rivett (Corner Office, Berlin Station, The Tomorrow Man) with producer Jeanne Tremsal (So Long Daddy, See You in Hell).

Berger said: “Great drama comes from filmmakers who have an undeniable urge to tell their story. We intend to find and nourish these filmmakers in their endeavors to bring their grounded, intelligent and cinematic vision to the screen. We couldn’t have found a more exciting partner than Fremantle for this dream.”

Christian Vesper, CEO of global drama at Fremantle, added: “We have long admired Edward’s talent and creative vision since working with him on the Emmy-nominated series Deutschland 83. We are honored that he has chosen to partner with us as he launches his new label, Nine Hours, and at such a seminal moment in his career.”