Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, today announced that Olivier Gers is stepping down as CEO of commercial division Endemol Worldwide Brands (EWB) and will leave the company shortly. Olivier joined Endemol as CEO of EWB in February 2010 with a focus on extending Endemol’s IP and commercial activities across multiple platforms, including investment in product development and the creation of games, second screen applications and branded entertainment. Olivier … [Read more...] about Olivier Gers departs Endemol Worldwide Brands
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Endemol announces changes to senior management structure
Endemol has announced that the Management Board, comprising CEO Just Spee and President Tim Hincks, has appointed a new Management Committee to focus on overseeing and supporting the business on a day-to-day basis. Martha Brass, formerly Managing Director of International Operations, joins the Management Committee as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer. Brass will continue to oversee emerging markets whilst taking operational responsibility for additional territories including Scandinavia … [Read more...] about Endemol announces changes to senior management structure
ATF 2012: New deals for Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar in Asia
London/ Hong Kong – Endemol has signed new deals in Asia for talent competition programme, Your Face Sounds Familiar, which features celebrities performing as iconic musicians. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV3 is now the second channel in Asia to order a primetime series of Your Face Sounds Familiar from Endemol. The broadcaster has commissioned 10 episodes, to be produced locally by Song Vang Production and Advertising Ltd. and to premiere in 2013. “It’s a hugely entertaining and … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: New deals for Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar in Asia
Channel 4 to air The Common Denominator
Channel 4 has commissioned Endemol’s Remarkable Television to produce The Common Denominator, a brand new game show that dares contestants to think differently. The format was originally devised by Roey Even-Tov and Omri Even-Tov, in partnership with Armoza Formats, and was sold to Channel 4 by the Israeli format company. To be presented by Phil Spencer, the game show will see contestants outwitting their opponents to find the common denominator between two seemingly random things. … [Read more...] about Channel 4 to air The Common Denominator
Big RTL Thrill to launch on November 5
Mumbai - Reliance Broadcast Network (RBNL) and RTL Group have announced that their joint venture channel Big RTL Thrill which will launch on November 5. The new action entertainment channel, targeted at male audiences aged 15 to 44, with the tag line “Action ka Baap” (“Ultimate Action Destination”), will go on air in Uttar Pradesh featuring international content dubbed in Hindi. Phased expansion to other Hindi-speaking markets and the SAARC (South Asian Association for … [Read more...] about Big RTL Thrill to launch on November 5
Endemol inks new format deals with Astro
Endemol has signed new deals in Asia for global hits The Money Drop and Fear Factor; the latter marking a comeback in Asia through Malaysian broadcaster Astro Ria. Launching later this year, the 13-part Fear Factor celebrity series will be filmed in Cape Town and produced by Endemol Malaysia Entertainment Group in conjunction with Endemol South Africa. Astro Ria has also ordered a 26-part second series of worldwide hit The Money Drop, which will air in a prime time spot later this year. … [Read more...] about Endemol inks new format deals with Astro
