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
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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
World Wide Entertainment Production and Sales rebrands as Switch International
World Wide Entertainment Production and Sales Pty Ltd announced that the company has been renamed Switch International, as part of its rebranding strategy. This follows the recent announcement by Global Agency to acquire the brand rights to World Wide Entertainment. Founder Bill Farrow said that his company would trade under the new name Switch International from September 15, offering the same client service to its existing clients, which has become a hallmark of the company. Izzet Pinto of … [Read more...] about World Wide Entertainment Production and Sales rebrands as Switch International
Miditech and Global Agency in Indian exclusivity pact
Cannes - Miditech Private Limited and Global Agency announced a partnership which will give Miditech exclusive access to Global Agency’s catalogue of entertainment formats in India, and make Global Agency the sole international distributor of formats created by Miditech. The agreement was signed by Nivedith Alva, managing director of Miditech Pvt. Ltd, and Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency. The agreement underscores both companies’ commitment to the Indian television market. Over the … [Read more...] about Miditech and Global Agency in Indian exclusivity pact
Perfect Bride engaged for Asia
Korea will be the first market in the Asia Pacific region to pick up Global Agency's reality show format The Perfect Bride. Premiere is set for early February 2009, airing three times per week during access prime time, plus one prime time weekly elimination show. Global Agency's reality show The Perfect Bride is set to be winner in the upcoming season. In Turkey, the grand finale of the first season broke ratings records by achieving a 71.7% share. In the Middle East, the program was broadcast … [Read more...] about Perfect Bride engaged for Asia