Endemol Shine Group announced the launch of a new scripted hub in Israel, building on the success of Israeli drama in the international market. Endemol Shine Studios Israel will invest in local writers, showrunners and onscreen talent and create series for distribution and adaptation around the world. Endemol Shine Israel’s current slate of scripted series includes thriller The Orpheus Project for HOT, which has been locally adapted in The Netherlands, dark comedy Killing Grandma for YES, … [Read more...] about Endemol launches studios in Israel
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Armoza Formats’ MIPCOM line up
Armoza Formats have unveiled their full line up of new shows that they will be bringing to MIPCOM. This year Armoza has focused on continuing to grow their strategic co-operations with international broadcasters, and will be coming to the market with TVA and TF1 as key strategic partners. On top of this, they will be bringing original Israeli formats representing their status as Israel’s leading independent formats company. With their slate of new launches set to enrich viewers’ … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats’ MIPCOM line up
“Help! I Can’t Cook” premieres
Tel Aviv – The premiere of Keshet International’s new hot property for MIPCOM 2014, Help I Can’t I Cook! made its debut on September 13 on Keshet Broadcasting to gain a 44% average audience share and 30.8% rating (HH). Help! I Can't Cook was the second highest-rated original reality launch ever in Israel (behind RISING STAR) and the highest-rated reality launch of 2014. It peaked with a 46.2% share and a 33% rating, equating to an exceptionally high number of viewers in the … [Read more...] about “Help! I Can’t Cook” premieres
CNN launches Digital Leadership programme for its global partners
CNN is launching a new Digital Leadership programme that will provide journalists and executives from CNN's partners worldwide the very latest technological innovations in newsgathering and production. The inaugural Digital Leadership intake, starting on July 7, will see participants from countries including the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brazil, Israel, Bahrain, France and Germany, immersed in CNN's digital experience and expertise so they can empower their organisations with more effective … [Read more...] about CNN launches Digital Leadership programme for its global partners
Endemol and Reshet reveal first format under new partnership
Endemol and Israeli broadcaster Reshet unveiled the first international format developed under their recently formed partnership on March 10. Fundastic is the world's first live, multiplatform crowd funding format with real-time active viewing, which sees aspiring entrepreneurs contend for financial backing that could bring their business dreams to life. First, each contender must face a panel of judges comprised of business leaders and self-made moguls who decide which are the concepts that … [Read more...] about Endemol and Reshet reveal first format under new partnership
MIPTV to host “Focus on Israel”
Paris – To spotlight the growing international success of Israeli TV content, MIPTV is hosting a “Focus on Israel” as part of its upcoming market. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the 51st annual MIPTV takes place April 7-10 in Cannes, France. Israeli TV series burst onto the international scene around a decade ago thanks to the production and distribution of innovative formats. This now extends to scripted drama, which has become a major … [Read more...] about MIPTV to host “Focus on Israel”