Endemol has announced its lineup of formats for MIPCOM 2012. International hit Your Face Sounds Familiar leads Endemol’s lineup for MIPCOM 2012. Brand new series World Games, The Bodyguard and Love is in the Air will also make their international debut, alongside returning format Plan B. Iris Boelhouwer, Endemol’s MD of Creative Operations says; “Our slate for MIPCOM 2012 offers a great mix of entertainment, comedy, music and reality. These are formats with significant … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils slate of new entertainment formats for MIPCOM
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Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar makes Asian debut in China
London, Hong Kong - Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, has announced that Your Face Sounds Familiar has scored its first deal in Asia. Hunan Broadcasting System, a leading provincial satellite broadcaster in China, has become the first channel in Asia to commission the popular entertainment series from Endemol. Produced locally in China, the 11-part run will premiere on July 12 in a primetime spot on the channel. Arjen … [Read more...] about Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar makes Asian debut in China
Endemol UK announces new senior management
Following the announcement that former CEO of the UK business Tim Hincks has become President of Endemol Group and Chairman of Endemol UK, the independent production group revealed its new CEO and new Chief Operating Officer. Former Chief Operating Officer Lucas Church has been appointed CEO of Endemol UK, while former Chief Financial Officer Richard Johnston has become Chief Operating Officer. Church, who has 20 years of experience in the TV industry, will lead the UK group, which produces over … [Read more...] about Endemol UK announces new senior management
Endemol appoints Hincks and Calmels to Management Board
Tim Hincks, CEO of Endemol UK, and Virginie Calmels, Chairman and CEO of Endemol France, have been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, respectively, of Endemol Group. Hincks and Calmels will report directly to Just Spee, who was appointed CEO of Endemol Group at the beginning of April. As President of Endemol Group, Hincks will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations in the US and UK, further building the collaboration and synergy between these key markets, as … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Hincks and Calmels to Management Board
Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had commissioned a second season of Endemol’s preschool series Bananas in Pyjamas. The new season (52 x 12’) will be produced by Endemol companies Southern Star Entertainment and Southern Star Singapore in association with ABC. Barbara Uecker, Head of Programming for ABC Children’s TV and also ABC’s Executive Producer for the series, said: “We are delighted that the animated Bananas in Pyjamas has received a very positive … [Read more...] about Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
CA Media acquires stake in Endemol India
CA Media, the Asian investment arm of The Chernin Group (TCG), and Endemol, the world’s largest independent television producer, announced the formation of a strategic alliance in which CA Media has acquired a 49% stake in Endemol India. Deepak Dhar, who has been Managing Director of Endemol India since 2007, will continue to lead the company and is promoted to CEO. Founded in 2006 and based out of Mumbai, Endemol India has grown to be one of India’s largest producers of … [Read more...] about CA Media acquires stake in Endemol India
