PARIS – French production giant Newen has continued its expansion in Europe by taking stakes in the Dutch production outfit Pupkin and Danish film company Nimbus. Newen has acquired a 60% stake in Pupkin – which is currently producing Netflix’s first original Dutch drama – through its existing Dutch firm Tuvalu Media Group, in which it bought a majority stake in February last year. Founded in 2003 and led by producers Pieter Kuijpers, Iris Otten and Sander van Meurs, … [Read more...] about Newen buys into Nimbus and Pupkin
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A+E Networks partners Newen Studios
New York – A+E Networks is partnering with Newen Studios to bring A+E’s most successful formats to French audiences. It was jointly announced by Patrick Vien, Executive Managing Director, International, A+E Networks and Bibiane Godfroid, Managing Director of Newen. Newen, France’s oldest and famed television production house and the country’s second most prolific content producer, will be able to produce such A+E’s acclaimed formats, Alone and Bride & Prejudice, locally. A leader in … [Read more...] about A+E Networks partners Newen Studios
NRJ12 France licenses “Guys in Disguise”
Guys in Disguise NRJ12 France has announced the license of a first season of Armoza Format’s humorous dating show, Guys in Disguise. The funny format will be produced by Newen and their affiliate prodco Be Aware, with the season consisting of 40 episodes that will air daily during the access prime time slot. Production has already started and the air date is set for this Spring. This will be the second show that Newen have produced in partnership with Armoza Formats, following their … [Read more...] about NRJ12 France licenses “Guys in Disguise”
“Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark
BBC Worldwide announced on July 18 its first format deal with Danish terrestrial broadcaster TV2 Fri who will produce their own version of Sewing Bee. The format from Love Productions, who also created The Great Bake Off, follows a nationwide competition to find the country’s best amateur sewer via tense, time-limited challenges and is licensed internationally by BBC Worldwide. Suzanne Kendrick, Acting Head of Formats BBC Worldwide said, “It’s great that … [Read more...] about “Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark
“Guys in Disguise” to broadcast in Germany and France
ProSieben Germany has announced the license of Armoza’s new humorous dating format, Guys in Disguise on April 16. ProSieben, in partnership with Endemol Germany, have now entered production and plan to air this June on prime time. The host has been announced as Palina Rojinski, actress, model and presenter, and most recently as jury member on Got To Dance. Newen, France, have also picked up the new dating show. Guys in Disguise was developed by Armoza … [Read more...] about “Guys in Disguise” to broadcast in Germany and France
New game show wins over buyers from abroad
Paris – Following the presentation at MIPTV of the new game show Run & Buzz (distributed by NeweN Distribution) with a simulation held on April 7 in the presence of numerous buyers, 11 countries have already confirmed their interest. Options have already been laid down for the acquisition of the format in Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands and Flemish-speaking Belgium. The U.S., Italy, Russia, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Greece are currently in talks. Run & Buzz is a daily family … [Read more...] about New game show wins over buyers from abroad
