Endemol announced that it has landed new regional market deals for Big Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother. The format will now be produced by Endemol India in three different languages. A new Southern Indian version of the show has been commissioned by Viacom 18 channel ETV Kannada and is due to launch in late March 2013. Endemol India is also set to produce a further regional language version of the format, which will be announced shortly and is expected to air in Summer 2013. The … [Read more...] about Endemol announces new regional versions of Indian “Big Brother”
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Endemol acquires format rights to “The Common Denominator”
Endemol has acquired the international format rights to Armoza’s game show format The Common Denominator (40 x 30’). The independent production company will draw on its network of production companies to produce local versions of the show in major territories around the world. The series will debut in the UK beginning February 18, on Channel 4 with a 40 episode run produced by Endemol UK. The format was originally devised by Roy Even-Tov and Omri Even-Tov, in partnership with Armoza … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires format rights to “The Common Denominator”
Television New Zealand acquires Endemol programmes
New Zealand broadcaster Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) has acquired a slate of Endemol programming for its suite of channels, in deals negotiated by Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s Sales Director, Kirsten Cargill. TVNZ has acquired for channels TV1 and TV2, coming-of-age drama series Puberty Blues, comedy series Happily Divorced, starring Fran Drescher, and The Spa. They have also renewed their commitment to Packed to the Rafters, Offspring and My Kitchen Rules, British comedy … [Read more...] about Television New Zealand acquires Endemol programmes
Armoza Formats secures double licensing deal for “We Believe In You”
Armoza has sold its game show format We Believe in You in a double licensing deal as it moves towards its world premiere. In Hungary, the show was commissioned by public broadcaster MTVA in a deal that will span 45 episodes on their key terrestrial channel occupying a daily slot. It is set to broadcast in spring 2013. This deal comes on the heels of another commission from Turkey whose leading media company, Kanal D, will broadcast the show, with production by Endemol. It is scheduled to … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats secures double licensing deal for “We Believe In You”
Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
Endemol has announced the appointment of Fotini Paraskakis as Managing Director of Asian Operations. She will report to Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations, who will increasingly focus on exploring new opportunities for Endemol to further expand in the region. In her newly appointed role, Paraskakis will be responsible for Endemol’s creative, production and format sales activities across Asia on a daily basis including the company’s joint venture with Astro in Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
Endemol reorganises commercial and global brands business
Endemol has announced a reorganisation of its commercial and global brands business. A newly created Group Commercial Board comprising senior Endemol executives from around the world has been established in place of Endemol Worldwide Brands (EWB). Former EWB Regional Director, International, Branco Scherer, has been promoted to the new Board as Executive Director, Commercial Affairs. His role will be to liaise and coordinate with Endemol’s commercial teams worldwide and to ensure that … [Read more...] about Endemol reorganises commercial and global brands business