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Fremantle Taps Rikkie Proost to Lead Eureka Prods. as Founders Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin Launch New Eureka Studios Shingle


Fremantle names Rikkie Proost new Eureka Prods. CEO as founders Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin launch new Eurkea Studios shingle.

The new Eureka Studios will focus on new IP, including “global unscripted formats, developing original ideas in gaming, sports adjacent content and scripted content to be produced by Fremantle production companies worldwide and to be distributed by Fremantle globally,” the companies said. I am equally delighted that Rikkie has taken the role of CEO, Eureka Productions, and look forward to working together more closely as he continues the success of the label with shows such as ‘Farmer Wants a Wife,’ ‘The Floor’ and ‘Australian Idol.’” “It’s been an incredible ride working with Paul and Chris over the past six years and I’m thrilled we get to evolve together in this new dynamic era of entertainment,” Proost said.

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