Endemol has announced new commissions at its international production hubs from broadcasters in China. Shanghai Media Group’s Entertainment Channel has ordered a first series of Endemol Argentina’s obstacle-based game show XXS. The ten-part series will broadcast in peak time and will be in production over the next two months. XXS features families competing for a cash prize by taking on a larger-than-life obstacle course set in a giant house. Zhejiang Satellite TV has commissioned … [Read more...] about Endemol receives commissions from China
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Endemol names new CEO
Endemol names new CEO London, Amsterdam - Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, announced that Group President Marco Bassetti has decided to step down from the company. Marco Bassetti first joined Endemol in December 1997 when Aran, the leading Italian production company he founded in 1989, was acquired by the Group. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Endemol Group in October 2007 and was promoted to President of Endemol Group in August 2009. Since June 2011 … [Read more...] about Endemol names new CEO
Southern Star’s new CEO is Faithfull
Sydney – Endemol-owned Southern Star has appointed Janeen Faithfull as CEO. She is currently Head of Content & Rights Management at Seven, responsible for the exploitation of IP across all platforms, domestically and internationally. Faithfull is a leading executive with 28 years international experience in television industry including 15 years at Australia’s Seven Network. Her role at Seven also includes the commercial responsibilities of her former position as Head of … [Read more...] about Southern Star’s new CEO is Faithfull
Endemol centralizes sports output
Endemol is restructuring its international sports business. This reorganization will bring its sports content in line with all other output, coming under the direct management of the group's local operating companies around the world.After three years of building and integrating sport into Endemol's global business, Managing Directors Gregg Oldfield and Lawrence Duffy will leave to pursue new ventures. Endemol Sport launched in January 2009 and grew to become a significant international player … [Read more...] about Endemol centralizes sports output
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
Creasey takes on new role at EWD
Endemol Worldwide Distribution has promoted Matt Creasey to Senior Vice President - Acquisitions and Sales, North America. Along with his current responsibilities of managing the sales team for Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Creasey’s new role will see him expanding Endemol’s finished programme portfolio in North America, identifying and securing distribution rights to single titles and libraries across genres. Based in Los Angeles and with more than 15 years experience spanning a … [Read more...] about Creasey takes on new role at EWD
