Screen Australia announced over A$3.2 million investment in ten documentaries, generating almost A$10 million in production. Selected from the National Documentary Programme (NDP) are 88, directed by Adrian Russell Wills, written by both Adrian Russell Wills and Michaela Perske, and produced for the ABC by Michaela Perske; as well as two-part ABC documentary Life at 9, produced by Naomi Just and executive produced by Jennifer Cummins. … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests over A$3.2 million in documentaries
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TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Julie Greene, Executive Producer of Hi-5
(Julie Greene) Q: Can you provide an update on the latest season of Hi-5? A: The new series of Hi-5 is series 14th. We’re renaming it to Hi-5 House, so it will be Hi-5 House series 1. The idea behind this is that the house where the cast all live in together becomes an environment. If there are cast changes from different places and different territories, they will all live in this place called the Hi-5 House. I thought initially that the set in the studio and the space where the cast … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Julie Greene, Executive Producer of Hi-5
Endemol India to co-produce new drama with Amitabh Bachchan
Production company Endemol has announced that its newest drama series for Sony Entertainment Television India will be co-produced alongside Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s own company Saraswati Creations, with Amitabh Bachchan in the leading role. Deepak Dhar, MD and CEO, Endemol India comments: “We are thrilled to be working with Amitabh Bachchan and Anurag Kashayp on one of Endemol India’s most exciting projects to date. This epic drama series will have … [Read more...] about Endemol India to co-produce new drama with Amitabh Bachchan
Electus International signs multiple deals for “Bet On Your Baby”
New York – Multimedia studio Electus’ global distribution arm, Electus International, has licensed the format for reality competition series Bet On Your Baby to broadcasters in Brazil (TV Globo), Australia (Network Ten), Ukraine (1+1) and France, as well as options to producers in Italy, Metronome in Norway, Tresor in Germany, Gil Productions in Israel and Endemol in India, Portugal, and Turkey. The finished tape has also been sold to Australia (Network Ten) and Latin America. … [Read more...] about Electus International signs multiple deals for “Bet On Your Baby”
Endemol and Israel’s Kuperman to merge and launch Endemol Israel
Endemol and Kuperman Productions, an independent production company in Israel, announced that they have entered a new partnership. The deal sees Endemol establishing an operational base in the Israeli market by acquiring a majority stake in Kuperman, which becomes Endemol Israel. Through the newly launched operation, Endemol plans to invest in creativity and format development across all genres in Israel for both the local and international markets. Endemol Israel will also produce Endemol's … [Read more...] about Endemol and Israel’s Kuperman to merge and launch Endemol Israel
MIPTV: Endemol unveils new formats line up from across Europe and the USA
Endemol has announced its new line up of entertainment formats for MIPTV 2013. This includes Endemol’s Wall of Fame, and Does Someone Have to Go Now – which was commissioned by FOX. The Brain, which was originally produced by Endemol Germany, has already been sold to Spain and Italy, where it ranked number one in its prime time slot. Next One from Endemol Italy has also launched in Spain on Antena 3 and is already being piloted in several territories with further announcements … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Endemol unveils new formats line up from across Europe and the USA