Fremantle CEO Jens Richter Regrets Passing Up 'Heated Rivalry' Distribution
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Jesse Whittock
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Summary
Fremantle International & Commercial CEO Jens Richter revealed at NEM Dubrovnik that he passed up the opportunity to distribute the Canadian gay hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' before it became a global hit. During a keynote interview, Richter admitted the decision was a business regret, acknowledging he wasn't convinced when his Canadian bureau first alerted him to the Bell Media series.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledWe got pitched Heated Rivalry for distribution and I said 'no.'
Every top-level TV exec has a story of the one that got away and Fremantle's Jens Richter is no exception.
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