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
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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
Football show leads National Geographic Television International slate at MIPTV
National Geographic Television International (NGTI) unveiled its key programme launches for MIPTV 2010. Leading the slate of 60 new hours is Albino United (1 x 52), a new title from National Geographic Television, with multi award-winning producer Nick Broomfield at the helm. Albino United looks at the persecution of albinos in Tanzania and one man’s attempts to educate and communicate to the masses through the medium of football. Key history launches include Machu Picchu Decoded (1 x 52), … [Read more...] about Football show leads National Geographic Television International slate at MIPTV
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
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific locks in Mythbusters
Sydney - Beyond Distribution has concluded a license to Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) for the sixth series of Mythbusters for the Asia-Pacific Rim region. DNAP has additionally agreed to license all episodes of Mythbusters being produced. Mythbusters (168 x 60') has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, taking unique science to huge audiences in an entertaining and often explosive way. The series investigates the bizarre claims of urban legends and modern misconceptions and puts them to … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific locks in Mythbusters
FIC announces aggressive expansion plan in the Philippines
Fox International Channels (FIC) is committing more resources to the Philippines in an aggressive localization strategy. Company says that with Philippine-dedicated satellite feeds in place, this strategy will deliver more locally produced content and more locally relevant programming and advertising to the network's fast growing base of cable households. The expanded local team is led by Territory Director Jude Turcuato, who joined FIC in June 2009 to build the network's on-the-ground … [Read more...] about FIC announces aggressive expansion plan in the Philippines