CBS has attached former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe to their American production of Global Agency’s Keep Your Light Shining and will call it In the Spotlight. The original format was launched by Global Agency at MipCom 2013 and has since been optioned in Australia, China, France, Germany, Italy, MENA region, Spain, Thailand and the USA. Keep Your Light Shining was created by Izzet Pinto, CEO of the Istanbul based international … [Read more...] about CBS pilots Global Agency’s “Keep Your Light Shining”
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Global Agency’s new format to launch in China
China - Zhejiang TV will launch a Chinese version of Global Agency’s new format Keep Your Light Shining in January 2014. This will be the first international version after being optioned in Italy, Spain, Germany, France, the Middle East, Turkey, USA and Australia. Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency said “I’m very excited to see the Chinese version of our format on air. In just two months we achieved to close agreements in almost 10 territories. And this includes … [Read more...] about Global Agency’s new format to launch in China
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Global Agency
Mem Bakar, Sales Director, Global Agency Q: How successful has the format Talent Hunters been? A: We launched Talent Hunters at MIPTV this year and the interest has been huge. On October 5, 2013, the Turkish version will start airing on ATV and we are optimistic about its success. Soon it will be a worldwide hit. Q: Could you give us a sense of who or which territories have licensed this format? A: So far Turkey, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, China and Vietnam have … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Global Agency
Global Agency’s Head of Acquisitions exits
Global Agency's Head of Acquisitions, Andrew Sime, will leave the company at the end of September 2013 to pursue other opportunities. Based in Amsterdam, Sime has been with Global Agency since 2009, when he joined from Sony Pictures Television. Prior to that, he worked at Endemol International. Global Agency's international acquisitions will now be handled by Acquisitions Manager Umay Ayaz. Global Agency is the world's fastest-growing distributor, and possesses one of the industry's most … [Read more...] about Global Agency’s Head of Acquisitions exits
Global Agency distributes Turkish drama to China
Produced by TIMS Productions, the series tells the story of Sultan Suleiman, and his wife Hurrem, and their pivotal role in the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Besides China, Magnificent Century will also be broadcast in Italy and Lithuania, making the show’s total worldwide audience to more than 200 million viewers in 48 countries. Global Agency, distributor of the series, represents a range of Turkish dramas, including mini-series The Butterfly's Dream; Game of Silence from TIMS Productions; … [Read more...] about Global Agency distributes Turkish drama to China
Global Agency appoints Farrell Meisel as Director of Development
Global Agency has appointed veteran broadcast executive Farrell E. Meisel to the newly-created role of Director of Development. Meisel will work for both Global Agency, and its finished programme arm World Wide Entertainment, where he will focus on developing long-term partnerships and identifying new areas of growth for the two divisions. Meisel has extensive executive management and content development experience at a number of major organisations including Turner Broadcasting, HBO … [Read more...] about Global Agency appoints Farrell Meisel as Director of Development
