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

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.

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 Yourself[7]Seven Network2017–2020
The Voice AustraliaNine Network/Seven Network2017–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+		2018–2022
Deadly CultsOxygen (United States)2019–2020co-production with The Intellectual Property Corporation
Dating AroundNetflix
Thrones 360Foxtel2019
Holey MoleyABC (United States)2019–2022Co-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 Bloom[8]HBO Max2020–2021
Name That TuneFox (United States)2021Co-production with Prestige Entertainment and Fox Alternative Entertainment. Filmed in Sydney for the U.S. market.[9] Subsequent seasons were co-produced by BiggerStage, Prestige and Fox Alternative Entertainment and filmed in Ireland.[10]
Holey Moley (Australia)Seven Network2021Co-production with Unanimous Media.
Luxe Listings SydneyAmazon Prime Video2021–2022co-production with Amazon Studios and Kentel Entertainment
FroggerPeacock2021Co-production with Konami Cross Media NY.
Making It AustraliaNetwork 10Co-production with Matchbox Pictures.
Finding Magic Mike[11]HBO MaxCo-production with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television.
Twenty Somethings: AustinNetflix
Parental GuidanceNine Network2021–present
The Real Dirty Dancing (United States)Fox (United States)2022Co-production with Lionsgate Television
Based on the Australian series of the same name.[12][13]
Byron BaesNetflixCo-production with Superreal.
The Real Love Boat (Australia)Network 10
The Real Love Boat (United States)CBS/Paramount+
The MoleNetflix2022–presentEarlier ABC (United States) iteration produced by Stone Stanley Entertainment.
Kitchen Nightmares AustraliaSeven Network
The Parent TestABC (United States)Co-production with Walt Disney Television Alternative. Based on the Australian series Parental Guidance.[14]
Australian IdolSeven Network2023–presentPrevious seasons on Network 10 co-produced by FremantleMedia Australia and 19 Entertainment.
Million Dollar Island
Farmer Wants a WifeFox (United States)Previous seasons on The CW co-produced by FremantleMedia North America and Super Delicious Productions.
Stars on Mars[15]
The Floor2024–presentCo-production with Talpa and BiggerStage[16][17]

References

  1. ↑ "Eureka". Eureka. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018.
  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. ↑ "Seven commissions three new programs". Mediaweek. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  8. ↑ White, Peter (25 October 2019). "Competitive Floristry Format 'Full Bloom' Planted At HBO Max From 'Holey Moley' Producer Eureka". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  9. ↑ White, Peter (18 November 2020). "Fox Brings Back 'Name That Tune' With Jane Krakowski Hosting & Randy Jackson As Band Leader". Deadline. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "Magic Mike Competition Show Dances to HBO Max". The Hollywood Reporter. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Knox, David (21 January 2022). "The Real Dirty Dancing gets US series". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  14. ↑ Campione, Katie (25 October 2022). "ABC Takes 'The Parent Test' Unscripted Series Based On Australian Format". Deadline. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  15. ↑ White, Peter (12 April 2023). "William Shatner To Lead 'Stars On Mars' Competition Series For Fox". Deadline Hollywood.
  16. ↑ White, Peter (5 October 2022). "John De Mol Brings New Quiz Show 'The Floor' To U.S., Partners With 'Holey Moley' Producer Eureka". Deadline. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  17. ↑ White, Peter (13 September 2023). "Rob Lowe To Host & Produce Fox's Physical Quiz Show 'The Floor'". Deadline. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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