Channel 4 Acquires Fremantle’s eBay Scandal Doc

Fremantle’s true-crime feature documentary Whatever It Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal has been acquired by Channel 4.

The documentary exposes the eBay scandal that involved stalking, corporate espionage and a campaign of escalating threats that terrorized an ordinary couple. The documentary is directed by Jenny Carchman.

The title has also been picked up by ZDF in Germany, ORF in Austria, Al Jazeera for the MENA region, and NRK in Norway, and has already launched successfully in Australia (ABC), Canada (Paramount Streaming, Bell Media), Belgium (VRT), Greece (Vodafone), Israel (Slutzky, Yes TV), Turkey (Turkcell) and Hong Kong & Macao (Now True).

It was produced by Allyson Luchak for Big Pond Films and producer Ben Travers. Executive producers are Mandy Chang for the Fremantle label, Undeniable, Jonathan Silberberg, Nicole Stott and Concordia Studio’s Lizzie Fox and Casey Meurer.

“Whatever It Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal is a remarkable story that shines a light on the real power dynamics inside major corporations and how they can infiltrate our digital lives,” said Jamie Lynn, executive VP of co-production and distribution of EMEA and commercial and international at Fremantle. Jenny Carchman and her team have crafted a gripping investigation that uncovers a shocking corporate scandal while never losing sight of the human cost behind the headlines. We are proud to be partnering with an outstanding group of international broadcasters and streamers, which speaks to the film’s relevance and reach. We are delighted to now bring it to U.K. audiences on Channel 4.”