Endemol Studios [Hell on Wheels (AMC), Kingdom (DirecTV)], Endemol North America’s independent scripted studio operation based in Los Angeles, is bringing on board, under a co-production deal with ABC Studios, to adapt the award-winning hit British psychological crime drama Wire in the Blood for ABC Television Network. A.M. Homes is attached to write. David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and Laurie Zaks of Mandeville will executive produce with Sandra Jobling of Coastal Productions. The hit … [Read more...] about Endemol Studios teams up with Mandeville Films and ABC Studios
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Craig Zadan and Neil Meron to produce the Oscars in 2015
Motion picture, television and theatre producing team Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will return to produce the Oscars for a third consecutive year, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced on April 21. The 87th Oscars will air live on the ABC Television Network on February 22, 2015. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Craig and Neil back to produce the Oscars again in 2015,” said Boone Isaacs. “Their showmanship has elevated the show to new heights and we are … [Read more...] about Craig Zadan and Neil Meron to produce the Oscars in 2015
Anne Sweeney to leave Disney
Burbank, California – Anne Sweeney, who oversaw 18 years of tremendous growth and success of Disney’s global entertainment and news properties and who helped shepherd the television industry into the digital age, announced on March 11 that she would be departing The Walt Disney Company in January 2015 to pursue a career in Television Directing. Sweeney, who joined the company in 1996, is currently co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group. In … [Read more...] about Anne Sweeney to leave Disney
​75th Oscars to celebrate “The Wizard of Oz”
The Oscars will honor the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, a best picture nominee in 1939, which was announced by show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. “We are delighted to celebrate the birthday of one of the most beloved movies of all time at this year’s Oscars,” said Zadan and Meron. Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2013 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® and televised … [Read more...] about ​75th Oscars to celebrate “The Wizard of Oz”
Electus International signs multiple deals for “Bet On Your Baby”
New York – Multimedia studio Electus’ global distribution arm, Electus International, has licensed the format for reality competition series Bet On Your Baby to broadcasters in Brazil (TV Globo), Australia (Network Ten), Ukraine (1+1) and France, as well as options to producers in Italy, Metronome in Norway, Tresor in Germany, Gil Productions in Israel and Endemol in India, Portugal, and Turkey. The finished tape has also been sold to Australia (Network Ten) and Latin America. … [Read more...] about Electus International signs multiple deals for “Bet On Your Baby”
