London - Endemol announced the launch of two new international production hubs following new deals for its latest global formats. XXS, which was launched at MIPCOM 2009, has been commissioned by Telefe in Argentina, Brazil’s TV Globo, Canal 13 in Chile, Star TV in Turkey and SIC in Portugal. Endemol is now launching a new international production hub for the show in Argentina where back to back filming of all local productions will take place. A similar hub in Argentina has also been … [Read more...] about Endemol launches new production hubs as latest formats roll out worldwide
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Endemol appoints Global Head of Marketing
London - Endemol announced the appointment of Steve Copestake as global head of marketing. Copestake joins Endemol from Disney-ABC-ESPN Television where he was senior vice president, international marketing. During his seven years at Disney he has led the marketing and research operation for the company's TV distribution business, representing their most successful global brands including Lost, Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy. Copestake also played a central role in the international … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Global Head of Marketing
Dorothy Crompton named Senior Vice President of International Sales at Eyeworks Distribution
Amsterdam/Los Angeles - Dorothy Crompton has joined Eyeworks Distribution as senior vice president of international sales, announced Reinout Oerlemans, CEO of Eyeworks. Crompton joins Eyeworks Distribution as an executive of the company with a proven track record in licensing programming to television networks around the world. Crompton will be based in Los Angeles, working with Ross Weintraub (MD Distribution & COO EW USA/3 Ball Productions), Jeff Goldman (Director of Business Development) and … [Read more...] about Dorothy Crompton named Senior Vice President of International Sales at Eyeworks Distribution
Endemol launches new production hubs as latest formats roll out worldwide
London - Endemol announced the launch of two new international production hubs following new deals for its latest global formats. XXS, which was launched at MIPCOM 2009, has been commissioned by Telefe in Argentina, Brazil’s TV Globo, Canal 13 in Chile, Star TV in Turkey and SIC in Portugal. Endemol is now launching a new international production hub for the show in Argentina where back to back filming of all local productions will take place. A similar hub in Argentina has also been … [Read more...] about Endemol launches new production hubs as latest formats roll out worldwide
Chunghwa Telecom to extend presence in mainland China
Taipei - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. will open a branch in mainland China this year to offer content-application services, according to chairman S.J. Lu, reports CENS.com. The report added that the project will be finalized by June. The pledge is linked to Lu`s statement made early this year that the company had planned to offer distribution channel and value-added services in the mainland. The telecom firm moved to launch investments in mainland China immediately after Taiwan government … [Read more...] about Chunghwa Telecom to extend presence in mainland China
Fremantlemedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced the appointment of Haryaty Abdul Rahman to the newly-created post of director of sales, Asia. Rahman will be based in Singapore and report to Ganesh Rajaram, senior vice president, international distribution and home entertainment, Asia. Rahman joins the company immediately and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the distribution and home entertainment businesses in select markets in Asia. Prior to FME, Rahman was senior manager with … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia