London – NBCUniversal International announced that Linfield Ng has joined its Television Production Formats team. Based in Singapore, he will focus on growing NBCUniversal’s format business in Asia Pacific, reporting to Yvonne Pilkington, SVP of Format Sales and Production. Ng comes to NBCUniversal with extensive television experience. He is a sales and format professional with more than 11 years of regional experience. Prior to NBCUniversal, Ng served as Director of Licensing for … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal expands formats team
Endemol Asia
Endemol finalizes capital restructuring
Endemol Group has reached an agreement with more than two-thirds of the company's lenders to a capital restructuring. In the coming weeks, the parties will continue discussions and work towards finalizing documents for the legal implementation of the changes. Marco Bassetti, Global President, and Just Spee, Chief Financial Officer, said this agreement will allow the company to pursue new growth initiatives and focus on developing its creative strategy without the constraints of an onerous … [Read more...] about Endemol finalizes capital restructuring
Nuno I joins Electric Sky
Independent factual distributor Electric Sky, has appointed ex-Endemol Asia Sales and Licensing Manager Nuno I, to head its new Hong Kong branch. In his new role, Nuno will report to Brighton-based Head of Sales, Amy Kemp. He brings significant experience of key Asian territories including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and will focus on increasing distribution as well as seeking out content holders within the region. Nuno will start his new role in late October to tie in with the Asian TV market … [Read more...] about Nuno I joins Electric Sky
Money drops again on Asia
Endemol’s multiplatform hit, The Money Drop, has been picked up in three new Asian territories, bringing the total number of episodes sold worldwide to more than 1,000. Endemol India has been commissioned by Star Network’s Star Jalsha channel to produce a first series of 26 episodes. In Malaysia, Astro’s Ria channel has ordered 26 twice weekly episodes, while Taiwan’s Next TV has ordered 52 episodes. The Money Drop is a high jeopardy TV game show where contestants are … [Read more...] about Money drops again on Asia
Endemol makes move on China
Endemol and Shanghai Media Group (SMG) have entered an international strategic partnership which will see them jointly create, develop and exploit original content for the Chinese and international markets. This long term deal brings together Endemol Asia and Entertainment Team Media Group (ET), a flagship company of SMG. Endemol will have exclusive distribution and format rights outside of China for new IP developed, while ET will have equivalent rights in China. Both parties will also work … [Read more...] about Endemol makes move on China
Endemol Asia strikes game show deal in Indonesia
Endemol announced that its Asian operation and leading Indonesian broadcaster P.T. Indosiar Visual Mandiri (IVM) have signed their first deal together. IVM has commissioned Endemol Asia to produce a local version of the global hit game show 1 vs. 100. The 52 episode run will air three times a week on IVM from August this year. The 1 vs 100 format is already a hit in Asia with local versions produced in China, Korea and Vietnam, which are in their second, seventh, and fifth seasons respectively. … [Read more...] about Endemol Asia strikes game show deal in Indonesia
