Fremantle has inked a three-year deal with Eureka Studios, the new venture from former Eureka Productions co-CEOs Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin. The duo will now lead Eureka Studios as co-CEOs, while Rikkie Proost steps up as CEO of Eureka Productions, a Fremantle company.
Under the partnership, Eureka Studios will focus on creating original global IP, including unscripted formats, gaming, and scripted projects, with Fremantle handling production and distribution worldwide. The move aligns with Fremantle’s strategy to scale beyond local content development and optimise IP globally.
Eureka Productions, under Proost’s leadership, will continue delivering hit unscripted series like Farmer Wants a Wife (Seven Network), The Amazing Race Australia (Network Ten), and Luxe Listings (Amazon Prime).
Fremantle CEO Jennifer Mullin praised the partnership, calling Culvenor and Franklin “true visionaries” and highlighting Proost’s proven success in driving top-tier productions.
Culvenor and Franklin described the launch of Eureka Studios as a “bold new creative venture” at the core of Fremantle’s global expansion while remaining involved with Eureka Productions’ current slate.
Since its 2016 launch, Eureka Productions has delivered over 600 hours of unscripted hits like Holey Moley (ABC) and The Floor (FOX), cementing its reputation as a leader in innovative formats across US and Australian markets.
Pictured: Jennifer Mullin, Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Rikkie Proost