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Fremantle Dominates Asia Scripted Sales
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Fremantle secures major scripted sales across Asia.
- Acquisitions include 'Sandokan' and 'The Iris Affair'.
- Deals highlight strong Asian appetite for diverse dramas.
Fremantle has secured substantial scripted sales across the Asian market, with the action-adventure series "Sandokan: The Pirate Prince" spearheading these new agreements. The Lux Vide-produced drama, an adaptation of Emilio Salgari's classic tales, alongside other Lux Vide productions like "Hotel Costiera," has been acquired by various distributors for pan-regional Asia, Japan, and South Korea.
Further expanding its reach, the Sky Original thriller "The Iris Affair" will debut on BBC platforms and Wowow in Japan. Hong Kong's Now TV Limited has also picked up a variety of Fremantle titles, including "Little Disasters" and "Film Club." These acquisitions highlight a robust interest in compelling narrative content across the continent.
The successful deals, announced at Singapore's Asia TV Forum and Market, reflect a strong regional appetite for authentic and diverse storytelling. Fremantle's executive VP distribution Asia noted the positive response to their bold new dramas and iconic catalogue titles, reinforcing the growing market for European drama in China and beyond.
