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Fremantle Taking The CW’s ‘Scrabble’ Game Show Around The World
'Scrabble' has been taken on by Fremantle and The CW gameshow will be produced and distributed around the world.
Fremantle has taken worldwide production and distribution rights on the Hasbro Entertainment, Mattel Television Studios and Lionsgate Alternative series, coming as TV versions of popular board games like Pictionary and Chess Masters are having a moment. Vasha Wallace, EVP, Global Acquisitions and Development, Fremantle said: “The Scrabble television series is the winning formula of what we know broadcasters worldwide are looking for right now – proven IP and strong audience recognition with a very cost-effective production model. Scrabble has already been a huge ratings success on The CW Network in the U.S. and with word games super-hot in popularity around the world , there has never been a better time to bring this mega brand to new markets.”
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