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Fremantle Acquires Global Production Rights to Japanese Comedy Format ‘Freeze’


Fremantle has acquired global production rights to the Japanese format 'Freeze,' a high-energy comedic game show.

Fremantle has acquired global production rights to the Japanese format “Freeze.” The high-energy comedic game show, which has aired for two seasons in Japan, was developed and produced by FANY Studio and Yoshimoto Kogyo for Amazon Prime Video. Vasha Wallace, exec VP global acquisitions and development at Fremantle, said: “When the team at FANY Studio first showed us a clip of ‘Freeze,’ we all thought it was hilarious and we knew this would resonate with audiences everywhere.” Mari Kawamura, head of global business at FANY Studio, said: “Many Japanese children grew up playing games ‘Freeze (Do Not Move)’ with their friends, and we believe this simple rule is universal which can make audiences laugh.”

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