BBC One announced All Together Now, a brand new six-part entertainment format for Saturday nights from Remarkable Television, part of Endemol Shine UK. Hosted by comedian Rob Beckett, each episode sees a range of talented performers (solos and groups) take to the stage to perform in front of The 100, an audience of great singers with big voices and even bigger opinions. If any of The 100 like what they hear, they stand up and join in. The greater the number that stand up and sing along, the … [Read more...] about Remarkable Television partners BBC
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Remarkable appoints creative team
London- Endemol Shine UK’s Remarkable is bolstering its creative team with two senior creative appointments. Dom Waugh has been promoted to Creative Director, Entertainment at Remarkable. Joining Dom in the creative team is Paul Brassey who has been appointed Head of Entertainment Development. Brassey joins from Possessed, where he was Head of Development, having been with the company since 2015. In this new role, Waugh will be responsible for expanding the company’s slate of entertainment … [Read more...] about Remarkable appoints creative team
Endemol acquires Electric Robin and OP Talent
Endemol Shine UK announced that it has acquired Electric Robin and OP Talent in separate deals. Founded by directors Kevin Batchelor and Ross Brandon, Electric Robin is a boutique creative production house specialising in short form and branded content. Etablished in 2012 by Liam Chivers, OP Talent is home to 11 of the UK’s top online influencers. These include the KSI and Legends of Gaming host Ali-A and YouTube prankster Comedy Shorts Gamer. Both companies will operate independently … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Electric Robin and OP Talent
Endemol acquires controlling stake in ‘Simon’s Cat’
Endemol Shine UK announced that it has acquired a controlling share in animation company Simon’s Cat. The deal sees the digital video series become fully integrated into the Endemol Beyond premium channel and distribution network. In addition the two companies will look at further expansion for the property in areas including television, publishing, licensing and merchandising whilst exploring new platforms. Founded in 2008 by award-winning illustrator, animator and director Simon Tofield, … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires controlling stake in ‘Simon’s Cat’
Endemol launches ‘Two Tribes’ app
Endemol Shine UK announced the launch of an official app based on BBC Two’s quick fire quiz show Two Tribes. The official quiz game app is available to download from Android and iOS now, enabling fans to put their general knowledge to the test whenever and wherever they like. As in the TV show, host Richard Osman will guide players through the fast-paced quiz where contestants are split into tribes depending on what they have in common. Before each round, players answer funny and probing … [Read more...] about Endemol launches ‘Two Tribes’ app
Lucas Church to leave Endemol Shine Group
It was announced that Lucas Church, Chairman of Endemol Shine UK and of Endemol Shine Group’s Commercial Board, is to leave the company in autumn this year. His decision follows his role in bringing together key areas of the business since the launch of Endemol Shine Group at the beginning of 2015. This has included the recent formation of the Commercial Partnerships Team, led by Managing Director of Commercial Partnerships Branco Scherer, as well working with UK CEO Richard Johnston in … [Read more...] about Lucas Church to leave Endemol Shine Group