Endemol unveiled a line up of new ‘hybrid’ formats that cross over programming genres and media platforms. All will be available to the international market for the first time at MIPCOM 2010. Headlining this year’s portfolio is multiplatform hit The Money Drop - the nail biting TV game show that can be simultaneously played online at home. Also among Endemol’s highlights is Zoom a new format that fuses TV and social media. This social experiment sees five contestants … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new ‘hybrid’ formats for MIPCOM 2010
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Hot In Cleveland stars set to turn up the heat in Cannes
Endemol announced that the stars of international comedy hit Hot in Cleveland will be appearing in Cannes for MIPCOM 2010. Leading ladies, Valerie Bertinelli (‘One Day at a Time’), Jane Leeves (‘Frasier’) and Wendie Malick (‘Just Shoot Me’) will be in Cannes representing the show, which since its launch to record audiences in the US this June has become an international hit, distributed by Endemol Worldwide Distribution. Also starring television icon Betty … [Read more...] about Hot In Cleveland stars set to turn up the heat in Cannes
Endemol appoints new Managing Director in the Middle East
Endemol announced the appointment of Lara El Haddad as managing director of the company’s operation in the Middle East. El Haddad is a leading executive with eight years experience in the Middle Eastern television market. As a recognized industry expert she has been working for an international consultancy, advising on programming strategies, drama commissioning, channel repositioning and scheduling. She has consistently worked at the highest level with leading producers and broadcasters … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints new Managing Director in the Middle East
Endemol acquires Authentic Entertainment
Los Angeles/London – Endemol announced the acquisition of a majority share of Authentic Entertainment in the USA. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Authentic Entertainment is a major creator and producer of factual, reality and documentary formats and has a wide-ranging portfolio of hit shows, producing more than 200 hours of programming per year. Founded in 2000 by Lauren Lexton and Tom Rogan, the company has rapidly grown to become a leader in non-scripted programming in the US, developing … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Authentic Entertainment
Australia Network acquires Endemol programming
Endemol announced that Australia Network had acquired 337 hours of programming for the Asia Pacific region. The deal was negotiated by Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s sales director for Asia, Daniel Edwards. The slate of programming includes Home and Away Seasons 21 & 22, Packed to the Rafters Seasons 1 & 2, Rescue Special Operations Seasons 1 & 2, Rush Season 1, Tangle Series 1 & 2 and Spirited. … [Read more...] about Australia Network acquires Endemol programming
Australia Network acquires Endemol programming
Endemol announced that Australia Network had acquired 337 hours of programming for the Asia Pacific region. The slate of programming includes Home and Away Seasons 21 & 22, Packed to the Rafters Seasons 1 & 2, Rescue Special Operations Seasons 1 & 2, Rush Season 1, Tangle Series 1 & 2 and Spirited. … [Read more...] about Australia Network acquires Endemol programming