Eureka Productions

Eureka Productions is an Australian-American television production company majority-owned by Fremantle. Launched in 2016 by former Endemol Shine Australia executives Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin with backing from Fremantle, the company primarily develops and produces non-scripted and reality programming in Australia and the United States. Since 2022, Eureka has been responsible for all of Fremantle's non-scripted output in Australia.

For the publisher of the Graphic Classics comic book series, see Graphic Classics.

Eureka Productions
TypePrivate
IndustryTelevision production
Founded2016
Founders
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, United States
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[1]
Area served
Australia
United States
OwnerFremantle
Websitewww.eurekagroup.tv

History

The company was formed by Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin, both executives with Endemol Shine Australia, setting up Los Angeles and Sydney offices in 2016.[2] The company also formed a partnership with Fremantle to co-produce international projects, with the studio taking an investment in Eureka.[3] In 2018, Eureka signed a deal with Lionsgate to be the exclusive distributor and producer of Lionsgate entertainment and unscripted series in Australia.[4]

In 2021, Fremantle acquired a majority stake in Eureka. In 2022, Fremantle restructured its Australian operations to make Eureka responsible for all of its non-scripted output, assuming production duties for existing series such as Australian Idol from Fremantle Australia (which will primarily focus on scripted dramas and factual programming under new CEO Greg Woods).[5][6]

Productions

  Programs with a shaded background indicate the program is still in production.

Title Network Years Notes
The EmployablesSBS2016
Behave YourselfSeven Network2017–2020
The Voice AustraliaNine Network
Seven Network		2017–presentCo-production with ITV Studios Australia; Season 6 onwards. Earlier Nine Network iteration co-produced by Talpa Media Group and Shine Australia.
The Chefs' LineSBS2017–2018
The Single WivesSeven Network2018
Drunk History AustraliaNetwork 102018–2020
Australian SpartanSeven Network2018–2019
Pick, Flip and DriveFacebook Watch2018
The LaunchCTV (Canada)2018–2019Co-production with Bell Media and Insight Productions.
Crikey! It's the IrwinsAnimal Planet
Discovery+		2018–present
Deadly CultsOxygen (United States)2019–2020
Dating AroundNetflix
Thrones 360Foxtel2019
Holey MoleyABC (United States)2019–presentCo-production with Unanimous Media.
The Real Dirty DancingSeven Network2019
The Amazing Race AustraliaNetwork 102019–presentSeason 4 onwards. Earlier Seven Network iteration produced by Active TV (seasons 1 & 2) and Seven Productions (season 3).
The Farmer Wants a WifeSeven Network2020–presentCo-production with Fremantle Australia; from Season 10 onwards. Earlier iterations produced by FremantleMedia Australia.
Full BloomHBO Max2020–2021
Name That TuneFox (United States)2021–presentCo-production with Prestige Entertainment and Fox Alternative Entertainment; Season 1 only. Filmed in Sydney for the U.S. market.[7] Season 2 co-produced by BiggerStage and filmed in Ireland.[8]
Holey Moley (Australia)Seven Network2021Co-production with Unanimous Media.
Luxe Listings SydneyAmazon Prime Video2021–presentco-production with Amazon Studios and Kentel Entertainment
FroggerPeacock2021Co-production with Konami Cross Media NY.
Making It AustraliaNetwork 10Co-production with Matchbox Pictures.
Finding Magic MikeHBO MaxCo-production with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television.
Twenty Somethings: AustinNetflix
The Real Dirty Dancing (United States)Fox (United States)2022Co-production with Lionsgate Television. Based on Australian series.[9][10]
Byron BaesNetflixCo-production with Superreal.
The Real Love Boat (Australia)Network 102022–present
The Real Love Boat (United States)CBS
Paramount+
The MoleNetflixEarlier ABC (United States) iteration produced by Stone Stanley Entertainment.
Kitchen Nightmares AustraliaSeven Network
The Parent Test[11]ABC (United States)Co-production with Walt Disney Television Alternative. Based on the Australian series Parental Guidance.
Australian IdolSeven Network2023–presentSeason 8 onwards. Earlier Network 10 iteration co-produced by FremantleMedia Australia and 19 Entertainment.
Farmer Wants a WifeFox (United States)Earlier The CW iteration co-produced by FremantleMedia North America and Super Delicious Productions.
Stars on Mars[12]Fox (United States)2023
The Floor[13]TBATBACo-production with Talpa.

References
  1. "Eureka". Eureka.
  2. Knox, David (30 January 2016). "New production company Eureka set for unscripted". TV Tonight.
  3. Dickens, Andrew (1 February 2016). "Fremantle has Eureka moment". C21 Media.
  4. Knox, David (6 September 2018). "Eureka productions to represent Lionsgate unscripted". TV Tonight.
  5. Goldbart, Max (24 February 2022). "Fremantle Australia Appoints Greg Woods As Permanent CEO Under New Structure; Eureka Takes On Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  6. "Fremantle-backed Eureka Productions taps Eden Gaha as president". C21media. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  7. White, Peter (18 November 2020). "Fox Brings Back 'Name That Tune' With Jane Krakowski Hosting & Randy Jackson As Band Leader". Deadline. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  8. "FOX Springs Forward with March Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series" (Press release). FOX. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  9. White, Peter (19 January 2022). "'The Real Dirty Dancing': Fox Sets Premiere For Celebrity Dance Competition". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  10. Knox, David (21 January 2022). "The Real Dirty Dancing gets US series". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  11. Campione, Katie (25 October 2022). "ABC Takes 'The Parent Test' Unscripted Series Based On Australian Format". Deadline Hollywood.
  12. White, Peter (12 April 2023). "William Shatner To Lead 'Stars On Mars' Competition Series For Fox". Deadline Hollywood.
  13. White, Peter (5 October 2022). "John De Mol Brings New Quiz Show 'The Floor' To U.S., Partners With 'Holey Moley' Producer Eureka". Deadline Hollywood.
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