Led by Mikkel Bondesen, Fuse has rapidly built an impressive reputation in the US for delivering outstanding high-impact drama series, including USA Network’s “Burn Notice” (now in its 5th season), FOX’s “The Good Guys”, and AMC’s new hit series “The Killing”, which was adapted from the ground-breaking original Danish show “Forbrydelsen”. Henrik Bastin, one of the most respected production executives in Swedish media and founder of Sweden’s leading TV production company STO-CPH, has joined Fuse as a partner and CEO. Kristen Campo, who has worked at Fuse since 2007 producing major projects such as “The Good Guys” and “The Killing”, has also become a partner.

The deal sees Red Arrow take a majority stake in the company and marks its second major investment in the US production sector. The partnership creates a strong link with a vibrant US and Scandinavian content pipeline, being the Group’s first strategic investment in the key US scripted sector. Fuse further has access to an overall deal with leading studio and content provider, Fox Television Studios, and delivers top-quality material for Red Arrow’s rapidly expanding distribution arm, SevenOne International.

In September 2010, SevenOne International closed a siginificant co-production partnership with Granada Media Australia, a leading producer of programming across all genres for Australian and international markets. Under the partnership, Granada represents all program format rights and co-productions of SevenOne International in Australia and New Zealand.

Granada is a fully owned subsidiary of ITV plc. In recent years, Granada has produced seven series of the award winning hit entertainment series “Dancing with the Stars”, six series of the highest rating locally produced cable series “Australia’s Next Top Model”, two series of the popular “Come Dine With Me Australia” reality series, and boxing’s best showcase “The Contender”. The hit comedy game show “Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation” is owned, developed and created by Granada Australia and, in 2009, secured Network TEN top ratings results and popular audience appeal. In addition, the company has produced content for the international market, notably “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here” for ITV and RTL Germany, and “World Comedy Tour” for Comedy Central USA and Paramount UK.

Hard Hat produces unique commercial and editorial formats for major clients across all digital platforms. Hard Hat’s founders, Mats Dicklén and Calle Schulman (both previously with Metronome Digital Media), joined forces in 2009, quickly establishing Hard Hat as a preferred partner for core channels and brands. Among its clients are SVT, Kanal 5, Procter & Gamble and Bauhaus. The company is based in Stockholm.

The purchase of a majority stake in Hard Hat by Red Arrow’s Scandinavian production arm, Snowman Productions, represents a strategic fit between Snowman as a rapidly growing TV production group and Hard Hat as a market leader in high-impact web TV and AFP. In October 2010, Red Arrow launched Snowman Productions in Sweden, followed by a rollout to Denmark at the start of 2011.

Red Arrow`s 51% stake in Kinetic represents a key step in Red Arrow`s ongoing expansion of its international production footprint and content catalog. Red Arrow has not only secured a vibrant production presence in the world`s largest television market but also the partnership with experienced and highly successful creative talent.

With the launch of Magic Flight Film in December 2009, Producers at Work has introduced its own label for the development and production of high-quality TV movies and film events.

Christian Rohde (Managing Director) and Prof. Franziska Buch (Producer) have taken over the management of the new company which is located in Munich and Berlin. As a producer, Christian Rohde is responsible for more than 20, often awarded-winning, movies from various genres. These include “Der Mann aus der Pfalz“ (ZDF), “Rose“ (BR/ARD – German TV Prize as Best TV Film 2007), “Mein Mörder kommt zurück“ (ZDF) and “Für immer verloren“ (Sat.1).

Franziska Buch, a Professor at the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg, made a name for herself as Director and Screenwriter for movies like “Emil und die Detektive“, “Bibi Blocksberg und das Geheimnis der blauen Eulen“, “Das fliegende Klassenzimmer“ as well as for numerous TV films. Her work has been awarded with a row of national and international prizes.

The Mob Film Company is one of the most successful independent TV production companies in the UK, shooting event drama, documentary and feature films throughout the world. The company has also built a rapidly growing advertising production business with an outstanding roster of industry-leading directors.

The Mob is best known for Sir Terry Pratchett’s “Discworld” TV drama adaptations, gaining record ratings and winning both BAFTA and RTS awards. Most recently the company has gained international acclaim for their award-winning feature documentary “In the Land of the Free”, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Vadim Jean. 
 
The 51% purchase of The Mob represents the first strategic acquisition by Red Arrow in the key UK market. Content produced by The Mob will be sold worldwide by Red Arrow’s program distribution arm, SevenOne International. The Mob will also work closely with Red Arrow Entertainment UK, a newly formed subsidiary of Red Arrow Entertainment Group and managed by Joel Denton and James Baker.

Producers at Work (PaW) was founded in 2005 by ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG and producer Christian Popp. PaW entered the market as an independent production company, specializing in studio production and fictional television formats. A new addition to its format portfolio is the development and production of docu-fiction programs.

Aside from top-performing Sat.1 production “Anna und die Liebe” (with over 300 episodes), PaW has also proven its competence in the area of daily studio productions with the telenovela “Schmetterlinge im Bauch” (sold in eight countries). The primetime series “R.I.S.” and “Dr. Molly & Karl” were nominated and awarded in various categories for the German Television and Grimme Prize. This is proof of the high quality which distinguishes PaW productions. Furthermore, since 2008, the company has been active in TV movie production. Together with “Briefe an einen Engel” (Sat.1) and “Mia und der Millionär” (ProSieben), PaW is now producing films for public broadcasters, including the drama “Geteiltes Glück” for Südwestrundfunk (SWR).

Redseven Entertainment was founded in 2008 by Jobst Benthues, opening its headquarters in Munich and a subsidiary in Cologne in the same year. Redseven produces high-quality and emotive entertainment formats in the areas of show, comedy, clipshows and docutainment. In addition, the company produces full-video content for internet portals with an extension into TV.

In 2009, Redseven produced major show formats such as "Mascerade", "Germany`s Next Showstars" and "Austria`s next Topmodel". Among the clipshow formats were "Talk Talk Talk", "All about Sex", "Number One" and "Galileos Big Pictures". In Docutainment, Redseven regularly produces pieces for ProSieben`s boulevard formats "taff" and "red!" as well as for daytime and primetime docutainment series. A major comedy project in 2009 was "Broken Comedy", a Free-TV show based on content generated on a comedy-focused website.

In 2008, Redseven took over the management of selected finalists from the model casting show "Germany`s Next Top Model - by Heidi Klum". The development and management of further talent and artists in cooperation with ProSiebenSat.1 channels led to the establishment of Redseven Artists in 2009. Management of the talent agency lies with Jobst Benthues and Martin Metzger.

Founded in 2003, Sultan Sushi Belgium is managed by its co-founders and 49% shareholders, Johan Tuyaerts (CEO), Caroline Vergauwen (CFO) and Jan Keersmaekers (COO). Enjoying long-established relationships with all major Belgian broadcasters, Sultan Sushi focuses on the development and production of home-made reality, drama series, lifestyle and children´s formats with international potential. The company has also leveraged its creative skills and production experience to include in its portfolio promotional and corporate films and events.

The Sultan Sushi brand is synonymous with three basic values – fresh ideas, smart value and craftsmanship – which have brought the company fantastic results: its production credits include “House Hunt” (home & lifestyle / VT4), “Oh, What a life!” (celebrity magazine / VT4) and “The Fifth Bow” (children´s drama / VRT). It has sold its formats to territories around the world, including Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia and South Africa. In addition, Sultan Sushi has successfully diversified into corporate marketing and events, counting KLM-Air France, Bridgestone and Nextel among some of its key clients.

With the recent launch of Sultan Sushi Netherlands, a 100% owned Red Arrow production company based in Amsterdam, the Dutch start-up expands Red Arrow´s creative scale across a key international TV market. The company has made a strong start by securing the production of a Dutch daily version of “House Hunt” for SBS6. Johan Tuyaerts and Jan Keersmaekers extend their existing roles as CEO and COO of Sultan Sushi Belgium, respectively, to act as Managing Directors for Red Arrow’s entire Benelux operation.