First ever Chinese version of reality blockbuster set to debut on Youku Tudou Inc., the country’s number one digital video platform with over 500,000,000 active users across screens, annually generating over 200 billion views Endemol, a company of multiplatform entertainment, announced that it is partnering with China’s digital video platform Youku Tudou Inc. to launch the first ever Chinese version of global reality hit Big Brother. The new series will be a collaboration between … [Read more...] about “Big Brother” goes to China
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Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
Endemol has announced the appointment of Fotini Paraskakis as Managing Director of Asian Operations. She will report to Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations, who will increasingly focus on exploring new opportunities for Endemol to further expand in the region. In her newly appointed role, Paraskakis will be responsible for Endemol’s creative, production and format sales activities across Asia on a daily basis including the company’s joint venture with Astro in Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
ATF 2012: New deals for Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar in Asia
London/ Hong Kong – Endemol has signed new deals in Asia for talent competition programme, Your Face Sounds Familiar, which features celebrities performing as iconic musicians. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV3 is now the second channel in Asia to order a primetime series of Your Face Sounds Familiar from Endemol. The broadcaster has commissioned 10 episodes, to be produced locally by Song Vang Production and Advertising Ltd. and to premiere in 2013. “It’s a hugely entertaining and … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: New deals for Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar in Asia
Endemol restructures Asian operations
Hong Kong - Endemol announced the latest steps in its strategy for growth across Asia. Management across the region is to be restructured with all operations reporting directly into Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations at Endemol Group. Arjen will continue to be based at Endemol Asia’s offices in Hong Kong, which will now also become the head office for the group’s South East Asian business. In addition to the regional head office in Hong Kong Endemol has established leading … [Read more...] about Endemol restructures Asian operations