FremantleMedia has bought a 75% stake in Thom Beers’ Original Prods., the creator of “Deadliest Catch” and “Ice Road Truckers,” after months of discussions, the Hollywood Reporter says. Original CEO Beers and president Philip Segal will continue in their roles, while the 12-year old company will become part of FremantleMedia’s network of companies, the trade paper says.
—Aimee Picchi