Fremantle brings 'Idol' to Brazil

 
Weekly International: 'Idolos' will air on primetime midyear -- FremantleMedia has inked a deal with No. 2 Brazilian broadcaster Rede Record to produce a local adaptation of "American Idol" in Brazil. [link]

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