Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, today announced that Olivier Gers is stepping down as CEO of commercial division Endemol Worldwide Brands (EWB) and will leave the company shortly. Olivier joined Endemol as CEO of EWB in February 2010 with a focus on extending Endemol’s IP and commercial activities across multiple platforms, including investment in product development and the creation of games, second screen applications and branded entertainment. Olivier … [Read more...] about Olivier Gers departs Endemol Worldwide Brands
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Discovery Networks International launches new series “Wheeler Dealers Trading Up”
Discovery Networks International (DNI) has announced a new original series that guides viewers down the insider's road of the used car trade on an international scale. An all new series from X2 Productions, Wheeler Dealers Trading Up (6x60’), follows Mike Brewer, a renowned used car trader, as he hits the road on an automobile adventure. Wheeler Dealers Trading Up will premiere on Discovery Channel in 217 countries across Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America in April … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks International launches new series “Wheeler Dealers Trading Up”
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Fashion One’s Ashley Jordan
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Screen legend Joan Chen in Singapore for HBO Asia’s “Serangoon Road”
Joan Chen in a scene from Serangoon Road Singapore – Internationally acclaimed movie star Joan Chen headlined a press conference held by HBO Asia in Singapore yesterday for Serangoon Road, the broadcaster’s first original co-production with Australia’s ABC TV. Chen is the lead in the detective drama TV series, currently still in production and slated to premiere on HBO in the third quarter of this year. Chen says her love for classic detective stories is what drew her to … [Read more...] about Screen legend Joan Chen in Singapore for HBO Asia’s “Serangoon Road”
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes to its programming and overall channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories, all with the aim of driving ratings and deepening relevance. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across our 14 territories. We work very closely in the company because we have a lot of offices and teams. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
Endemol announces changes to senior management structure
Endemol has announced that the Management Board, comprising CEO Just Spee and President Tim Hincks, has appointed a new Management Committee to focus on overseeing and supporting the business on a day-to-day basis. Martha Brass, formerly Managing Director of International Operations, joins the Management Committee as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer. Brass will continue to oversee emerging markets whilst taking operational responsibility for additional territories including Scandinavia … [Read more...] about Endemol announces changes to senior management structure