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Fremantle Talks ‘Baywatch’ Reboot At Fox As FAST Channel & Remastered Version Revive Interest In The Classic Series


Baywatch reboot update as remastered original series sells globally and finds FAST success.

“We’re in advanced talks with Fox in the U.S. about the Baywatch reboot,” said Bob McCourt from Fremantle, which distributes the classic lifeguard drama. At a risk-averse time in traditional TV, evergreen shows like Baywatch assume huge value for distributors like Fremantle. They offer a safe-ish bet for buyers looking to populate digital channels, with in the case of Baywatch, hundreds of eps available featuring recognizable talent.

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