Cannes – Banijay Group is partnering with former Endemol North America head David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America, a new entertainment company based in Los Angeles to develop original content across multiple genres for the North American market. Goldberg will serve as CEO, Banijay Studios North America; and as Banijay Group President, where he will oversee the Group's further expansion into English language territories and Latin America. Goldberg will be based in Los … [Read more...] about David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America
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Endemol USA hires John P. Roberts as SVP, Digital Media and Commercial Affairs
Beverly Hills, California – Endemol USA, a global leader in television and digital entertainment, announced that John P. Roberts has joined the company as SVP, Digital Media and Commercial Affairs, effective immediately. Roberts will report to David Goldberg, Chairman and CEO, Endemol North America, based in Beverly Hills, CA. In this newly created position, Roberts is responsible for developing new commercial and digital business opportunities in North America for Endemol USA, and its … [Read more...] about Endemol USA hires John P. Roberts as SVP, Digital Media and Commercial Affairs
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 establishes scripted TV studio
Los Angeles – Endemol announced yesterday the launch of Endemol Studios, an LA-based independent scripted TV studio operation, to be headed up by newly appointed CEO Philippe Maigret. Endemol Studios will develop and produce US scripted TV programming for global exploitation across all platforms. The operation is resourced to finance the development of projects, deficit-finance the production of pilots and series and oversee all related activities. The upcoming productions will be based on … [Read more...] about Endemol establishes scripted TV studio
AOL Inc. and Endemol USA target Web-savvy women
New York - AOL Inc. and Endemol USA announced a production agreement to co-develop and co-produce new web programming initially aimed at AOL's growing female audience, as well as its broader audience. The partnership will focus on creating premium, unscripted digital video content that will enhance the user experience by taking advantage of the real time, interactive and community nature of the Web. The first two built-if-sold series to be produced under the new agreement are: Re-Dressed By … [Read more...] about AOL Inc. and Endemol USA target Web-savvy women