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Eureka Productions

Eureka Productions is an Australian-American television production company majority-owned by Fremantle. Launched in 2016 by former Endemol Shine Australia executives Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin with backing from Fremantle, the company primarily develops and produces non-scripted and reality programming in Australia and the United States. Since 2022, Eureka has been responsible for all of Fremantle's non-scripted output in Australia.

History

The company was formed by Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin, both executives with Endemol Shine Australia, setting up Los Angeles and Sydney offices in 2016.[2] The company also formed a partnership with Fremantle to co-produce international projects, with the studio taking an investment in Eureka.[3] In 2018, Eureka signed a deal with Lionsgate to be the exclusive distributor and producer of Lionsgate entertainment and unscripted series in Australia.[4]

In 2021, Fremantle acquired a majority stake in Eureka. In 2022, Fremantle restructured its Australian operations to make Eureka responsible for all of its non-scripted output, assuming production duties for existing series such as Australian Idol from Fremantle Australia (which will primarily focus on scripted dramas and factual programming under new CEO Greg Woods).[5][6]

Productions

  Programs with a shaded background indicate the program is still in production.


References

  1. ^ "Eureka". Eureka. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018.
  2. ^ Knox, David (30 January 2016). "New production company Eureka set for unscripted". TV Tonight.
  3. ^ Dickens, Andrew (1 February 2016). "Fremantle has Eureka moment". C21 Media.
  4. ^ Knox, David (6 September 2018). "Eureka productions to represent Lionsgate unscripted". TV Tonight.
  5. ^ Goldbart, Max (24 February 2022). "Fremantle Australia Appoints Greg Woods As Permanent CEO Under New Structure; Eureka Takes On Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Fremantle-backed Eureka Productions taps Eden Gaha as president". C21media. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Seven commissions three new programs". Mediaweek. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  8. ^ White, Peter (25 October 2019). "Competitive Floristry Format 'Full Bloom' Planted At HBO Max From 'Holey Moley' Producer Eureka". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  9. ^ White, Peter (18 November 2020). "Fox Brings Back 'Name That Tune' With Jane Krakowski Hosting & Randy Jackson As Band Leader". Deadline. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  10. ^ "FOX Springs Forward with March Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series" (Press release). FOX. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  11. ^ "Magic Mike Competition Show Dances to HBO Max". The Hollywood Reporter. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  12. ^ White, Peter (19 January 2022). "'The Real Dirty Dancing': Fox Sets Premiere For Celebrity Dance Competition". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  13. ^ Knox, David (21 January 2022). "The Real Dirty Dancing gets US series". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  14. ^ Campione, Katie (25 October 2022). "ABC Takes 'The Parent Test' Unscripted Series Based On Australian Format". Deadline. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  15. ^ White, Peter (12 April 2023). "William Shatner To Lead 'Stars On Mars' Competition Series For Fox". Deadline Hollywood.
  16. ^ White, Peter (5 October 2022). "John De Mol Brings New Quiz Show 'The Floor' To U.S., Partners With 'Holey Moley' Producer Eureka". Deadline. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  17. ^ White, Peter (13 September 2023). "Rob Lowe To Host & Produce Fox's Physical Quiz Show 'The Floor'". Deadline. Retrieved 14 September 2023.

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