Amsterdam - Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced a line-up of formats from around the world heading to MIPCOM 2016 in Cannes. Big Music Quiz, created by Shine France has just landed a first series in Italy on Rai 1. Produced by Endemol Shine Italy, the musical game show is hosted by Amadeus and will air a four- part primetime run in December. Endemol Shine Netherlands has also been commissioned by RTL4, to produce eight primetime episodes to air in … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group closes new deals
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Eccho Rights signs for Korean dramas
Stockholm - Eccho Rights and Korea's major broadcaster CJ E&M have agreed on a multiple series script distribution deal for three hit Korean series. Tears Of Heaven and A Bird That Doesn’t Sing are two long-running scripts, both featuring very strong female lead characters. Memory meanwhile is a touching 16-part story that sees a man coming to terms with his sudden diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. These sign-ups follow earlier successes for this partnership, Eccho Rights having sold CJ formats … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights signs for Korean dramas
CJ and Endemol in co-production deal
Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group and Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M announced the first original co-development format following their international partnership. The Society Game is a new reality format that explores different political systems, communities and their leadership. Two contrasting ‘societies’ based on authoritarian rule and democracy models must win physical and mental challenges or risk destabilising their … [Read more...] about CJ and Endemol in co-production deal
CJ E&M to co-produce with Warner Bros.
Seoul – Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M says that its drama producing affiliation, Studio Dragon, has signed a memorandum of understanding with DramaFever, a video-streaming website owned by Warner Bros., to co-produce Korean dramas that will be available for global audience. The agreement was announced during a keynote speech by Craig Hunegs, President of Business and Strategy, Warner Bros. Television Group, at BCWW (Broadcast World Wide) 2016’s opening ceremony held in … [Read more...] about CJ E&M to co-produce with Warner Bros.
First 4K for CJ E&M
Hong Kong– CJ E&M has rebranded its Asian TV channel, Channel M, as tvN. To kick-off, tvN launches its first original 4K production in Asia, a travel series named MUST (My Unexpected Sweet Trip), taking audiences around the region. The first stop of the series is fully supported by Hong Kong Tourism Board and GTA, and takes place in Hong Kong, involving the most beautiful woman in Asia, Clara Lee, and Hong Kong singer, Pakho Chau, who travelled around the city for exceptional local … [Read more...] about First 4K for CJ E&M
Channel M rebrands
Hong Kong–CJ E&M announced the rebranding of Channel M to tvN, starting from June 2016. tvN is Korea’s No.1 pay-TV channel with top-rated variety shows and record breaking hit dramas. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, tvN redefined Korea’s pay TV market with top-notch original productions and continues to strengthen the “tvN” brand with the most creative and ground-breaking shows for all age groups. … [Read more...] about Channel M rebrands