Nine Entertainment Co CEO David Gyngell has announced that terms had been agreed with WIN for the purchase of Channel Nine Perth effective from September 30, 2013. This follows their recent acquisition of NWS Adelaide. "Following detailed discussions with WIN proprietor Bruce Gordon and the completion of due diligence requirements, we are now in a position to finalise the contracts on this pivotal deal for the Nine Network," he said."This is an historic landmark for us because … [Read more...] about Nine acquires WIN Corp’s Perth station, appoints David Mott as MD
Big Brother
Endemol’s “Big Brother” goes to Vietnam
Endemol has announced that Big Brother has been sold to Vietnam for the first time. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV has commissioned 65 episodes of Big Brother, which will air over nine weeks and is set to launch in 2013. This latest commission, which follows a string of Endemol format deals in Vietnam this year, comes as Big Brother sees one of its most successful years globally. In India, two regional language versions have launched in 2013 in addition to the … [Read more...] about Endemol’s “Big Brother” goes to Vietnam
Endemol announces new regional versions of Indian “Big Brother”
Endemol announced that it has landed new regional market deals for Big Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother. The format will now be produced by Endemol India in three different languages. A new Southern Indian version of the show has been commissioned by Viacom 18 channel ETV Kannada and is due to launch in late March 2013. Endemol India is also set to produce a further regional language version of the format, which will be announced shortly and is expected to air in Summer 2013. The … [Read more...] about Endemol announces new regional versions of Indian “Big Brother”
Endemol President Tim Hincks to keynote at MIPTV
Paris – Tim Hincks, President of Endemol, will deliver a keynote speech on April 8, 2013, as part of MIPTV's Media Mastermind Keynote Series. In his MIPTV address, Hincks will discuss how creativity is affected by the changes taking place in the industry today. Appointed as President of Endemol in May last year, Hincks is responsible for the creation and commercial exploitation of content across the company's worldwide network in 31 territories. The company has produced popular … [Read more...] about Endemol President Tim Hincks to keynote at MIPTV
Endemol names new CEO
Endemol names new CEO London, Amsterdam - Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, announced that Group President Marco Bassetti has decided to step down from the company. Marco Bassetti first joined Endemol in December 1997 when Aran, the leading Italian production company he founded in 1989, was acquired by the Group. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Endemol Group in October 2007 and was promoted to President of Endemol Group in August 2009. Since June 2011 … [Read more...] about Endemol names new CEO
Big Brother connects with Facebook
First American Idol, now Germany’s Big Brother. Endemol has launched a voting platform on Facebook in Germany for the reality television series, Big Brother. For the first time ever, fans will be able to vote online for the contestant that they would like to see leave the “Big Brother” house. Up until now viewers have only been able to place their votes by calling in or sending text messages. Endemol in cooperation with plazz entertainment AG, has developed one of the first … [Read more...] about Big Brother connects with Facebook
