Fremantlemedia Enterprises Launches DVD Label Down Under

In a determined effort to spread the word, FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) is setting up its own DVD label – FHE Australia, to manage their Home Entertainment content in Australia and New Zealand.
Bang up-to-date shows such as Neighbours, Satisfaction and the mouth-watering Jamie Oliver franchise, along with classic titles from Thames’ back catalogue, including Goodnight Sweetheart and Rumpole of the Bailey, will be distributed via destra vision throughout Australia.
FHE Australia will be run by a local team who will work closely with destra vision. Although all FME’s titles will now be released through the new label, the company will still be looking to acquire new content locally, globally and, of course, from FremantleMedia Production Australia, specifically for this new venture.
Pete Kalhan, FME’s Senior Vice President, Home Entertainment and Archive, described the deal as: "a great opportunity for FME to further grow revenue from DVD sales".
Kalhan added: "Over the next few months we will be exploring the possibility of setting up our own label in a number of other territories and distributing directly."
Phil Maddison, destra vision’s CEO said: "FME is one the of world’s premier providers of filmed media. destra vision is thrilled to be appointed FME’s distribution partner in this territory and we look forward to a long and healthy relationship."
(DS)