It was announced that Lucas Church, Chairman of Endemol Shine UK and of Endemol Shine Group’s Commercial Board, is to leave the company in autumn this year. His decision follows his role in bringing together key areas of the business since the launch of Endemol Shine Group at the beginning of 2015. This has included the recent formation of the Commercial Partnerships Team, led by Managing Director of Commercial Partnerships Branco Scherer, as well working with UK CEO Richard Johnston in … [Read more...] about Lucas Church to leave Endemol Shine Group
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Endemol Shine appoints new Heads
Newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor, Endemol Shine Group, which brings together Endemol, Shine and CORE Media, announced further senior appointments as part of the company’s new structure. Former Endemol UK CEO, Lucas Church, has been appointed Chairman of Endemol Shine UK, whilst former Endemol UK Chief Operating Officer, Richard Johnston, becomes CEO of Endemol Shine UK. Working with Church, Johnston will oversee and support Endemol Shine UK’s companies … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine appoints new Heads
Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones launch new production house
London – Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones announced on July 28 the launch of House of Tomorrow, a new production house within Endemol UK. House of Tomorrow will produce dramas, comedy series and feature films for the UK and international markets. With Charlie as Creative Director and Annabel as Managing Director, the new company will build on the success of numerous award-winning productions that have been penned by Brooker and executive produced by Jones. … [Read more...] about Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones launch new production house
Endemol acquires Artists Studio
London – Endemol announced on March 31 that it has acquired international drama production company Artists Studio. Artists Studio produces critically acclaimed hits such as The Fall, starring Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Last King of Scotland) and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey, Once Upon a Time). Created and written by Alan Cubitt, this remains BBC Two’s most successful drama to date, averaging more than 4 million viewers per episode across its first season in 2013. … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Artists Studio
Endemol UK announces new senior management
Following the announcement that former CEO of the UK business Tim Hincks has become President of Endemol Group and Chairman of Endemol UK, the independent production group revealed its new CEO and new Chief Operating Officer. Former Chief Operating Officer Lucas Church has been appointed CEO of Endemol UK, while former Chief Financial Officer Richard Johnston has become Chief Operating Officer. Church, who has 20 years of experience in the TV industry, will lead the UK group, which produces over … [Read more...] about Endemol UK announces new senior management