Newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor, Endemol Shine Group, which brings together Endemol, Shine and CORE Media, announced details of its newly combined global distribution arm. The new operation, which will focus on finished programming distribution, brings together the teams from Shine International and Endemol Worldwide Distribution (EWD) under the new banner, Endemol Shine International. The combined business has regionally focused hubs in eight cities worldwide … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group announces new distribution operation
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Endemol enters partnership with Amber Television
Endemol, the world’s independent production and distribution company, announced that it is entering into an exclusive first-look development and distribution deal with UK producer Amber Television. The three year deal will see Endemol provide development funding and deficit financing in return for exclusive first-look distribution rights on Amber Television output. Ileen Maisel and Lawrence Elman joined forces in 2009 as Directors of Amber. By combining their extensive experience in the … [Read more...] about Endemol enters partnership with Amber Television
DIRECTV orders additional episodes of “Kingdom”
El Segundo, California – Following the recent critically acclaimed premiere of Kingdom, which has proven to be one of Audience Network’s most popular shows of all time, DIRECTV has ordered an additional 20 episodes of the one-hour drama series from creator Byron Balasco (Detroit 1-8-7) and Endemol Studios (Hell on Wheels, Low Winter Sun, Red Widow). Production on the new order is expected to begin in March 2015, with the first batch of 10 episodes set to air on DIRECTV's Audience … [Read more...] about DIRECTV orders additional episodes of “Kingdom”
Seven’s “Million Dollar Minute” goes to New Zealand
The Seven Network announced on June 23 Seven Productions’ Million Dollar Minute’s move into New Zealand. The new game show – created, developed and produced by Seven – has recorded significant audience gains, closing the gap on the incumbent game show on one network and successfully counter-programming against news on another. The signing represents a significant step in Seven’s plans to expand this format into international markets and follows the recent … [Read more...] about Seven’s “Million Dollar Minute” goes to New Zealand
Endemol acquires Artists Studio
London – Endemol announced on March 31 that it has acquired international drama production company Artists Studio. Artists Studio produces critically acclaimed hits such as The Fall, starring Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Last King of Scotland) and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey, Once Upon a Time). Created and written by Alan Cubitt, this remains BBC Two’s most successful drama to date, averaging more than 4 million viewers per episode across its first season in 2013. … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Artists Studio
Turner picks up new “Mr Bean Animated Series”
Hong Kong – Endemol announced on March 13 that Turner Broadcasting System International has acquired the all-new second series of Mr Bean Animated Series for their services throughout Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and several European markets including the United Kingdom, Turkey, Spain and Italy. This deal comes off the back of the announcement that the series has been pre-sold to CITV in the UK and Super RTL in Germany. Mr Bean Animated Series Mark Eyers, Chief … [Read more...] about Turner picks up new “Mr Bean Animated Series”
