London – Endemol announced that Paul Johnson is stepping down from his position as global head of marketing and brand partnerships. After completing the full rebranding of the Endemol Group and with the successful launch of Endemol Worldwide Distribution at MIPCOM alongside the launch of Jerry Seinfeld’s The Marriage Ref, Paul Johnson will step down from his day to day role at Endemol Group at the end of the year. Johnson will continue in his current role until the end of the year … [Read more...] about Paul Johnson steps down at Endemol Group
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ndemol to launch Deal or no Deal on Facebook
Endemol is launching a social gaming version of its international game show hit Deal or No Deal. Deal or No Deal Live! will be a free to play game funded by advertising and sponsorship and will initially launch on Facebook in the UK at the end of November. This will be followed by further launches in other territories and on other major social networks in 2010. The move represents the first time Endemol has entered the social gaming market and is expected to be followed by similar projects … [Read more...] about ndemol to launch Deal or no Deal on Facebook
Endemol secures commission in China – launches Facebook’s first reality series
Hong Kong - Endemol announced a new prime commission, its fourth in the territory, to be broadcast across China on Dragon TV. The Best Years of Our Lives has been licensed to Shanghai Media Group by Endemol in partnership with media rights agency IPCN. The series will be sponsored by Ford. The Best Years of Our Lives is a fun variety format that combines history and entertainment. The format will be produced locally in China by Shanghai Media Group and has been scheduled for an initial run of 7 … [Read more...] about Endemol secures commission in China – launches Facebook’s first reality series
Endemol partners with Seven Network in Australia for Jerry Seinfeld’s The Marriage Ref
London - Endemol announced it has secured more international deals for Jerry Seinfeld's The Marriage Ref. Leading Australian broadcaster Seven Network has commissioned a major prime time run of the show, which will be locally produced by Southern Star Entertainment. Seven has also acquired the NBC version of The Marriage Ref from Endemol Worldwide Distribution. The deal follows the announcement that Abu Dhabi Media Company has bought both the format and the NBC series. The Marriage Ref will … [Read more...] about Endemol partners with Seven Network in Australia for Jerry Seinfeld’s The Marriage Ref
Endemol unveils new line up of entertainment formats
London - Endemol announced a line up of formats available for the first time at MIPCOM 2009. Amongst this year's portfolio is 101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow; XXS; Pointless, and Against the Odds. The new slate of shows will launch at MIPCOM alongside Endemol's returning global formats including the worldwide blockbuster, Wipeout, now in over 25 countries. The Whole 19 Yards, the thrilling game show created by Endemol UK, and commissioned in Spain and the UK will also be among this year's … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new line up of entertainment formats
Sharples exits as Endemol restructures in Asia
Hong Kong - Endemol announced the latest steps in its strategy for growth across Asia. Management across the region is to be restructured with all operations reporting directly into Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations at Endemol Group. Arjen will continue to be based at Endemol Asia's offices in Hong Kong, which will now also become the head office for the group's South East Asian business. In addition to the regional head office in Hong Kong Endemol has established leading development and … [Read more...] about Sharples exits as Endemol restructures in Asia