During a period of strong performance in Australia and following continuing and positive discussions, it was announced that Mark and Carl Fennessy will become Joint CEOs of Endemol Shine Australia. Mark and Carl Fennessy said, "Since giving notice we have continued to work through a transition, producing our current slate of shows and assisting with a succession plan. Our pride in the local business coupled with a fierce loyalty towards our talented staff was always going to make departing … [Read more...] about Joint CEOs at Endemol Shine Australia
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Showtime to air “INXS: Never Tear Us Apart”
LONDON – Shine International announced on August 12 a significant new territory deal for (2 X 60) INXS: Never Tear Us Apart with U.S. Premium Cable Channel Showtime. In an exclusive collaboration with the band and those who knew them best, the Shine Australia-produced drama INXS: Never Tear Us Apart tells for the first time the extraordinary and uncensored story of INXS, who, with over 30 million records sold worldwide, are one of Australia’s … [Read more...] about Showtime to air “INXS: Never Tear Us Apart”
Foxtel announces local version of “The Face”
A Shine America format, The Face will be produced by Shine Australia exclusively for Foxtel. The Face first launched on the Oxygen Network in the U.S. Hosted by photographer Nigel Barker, the series featured Naomi Campbell, Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha competing to find The Face of ULTA Beauty, a beauty retailer in the U.S. Following on from the hype of the U.S. version, the series soon spread to the United Kingdom with Campbell working alongside British … [Read more...] about Foxtel announces local version of “The Face”
“The Voice Kids” comes to Australia
After the extraordinary success of the first two seasons of The Voice Australia, a spin-off programme has now opened auditions for the next generation of singers. The stars of this show – competing to impress their superstar coaches – will be kids from all over Australia. The coaches and host of The Voice Kids will be revealed in the coming months. Already a global ratings smash in more than 15 countries, The Voice Kids will feature the same … [Read more...] about “The Voice Kids” comes to Australia
Shine brings “The Bachelor” to Australia
Shine Australia has announced that broadcaster Network Ten has commissioned the Australian production of popular reality series, The Bachelor. Produced by Shine Australia, The Bachelor will feature Australia’s most eligible bachelor on a quest to find true love. The prime-time television event has just celebrated its 17th season in the United States. Shine Australia Chief Executive Officer, Mark Fennessy, said, “There are few marquee brands which have enjoyed the same connection with … [Read more...] about Shine brings “The Bachelor” to Australia
Carl Fennessy to return to Shine Australia in 2013
Los Angeles – Shine Group has appointed Rich Ross to the role of CEO, Shine America, succeeding Carl Fennessy, who will return to Australia in mid-2013, where he remains Joint CEO, Shine Australia. Ross, the former Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios and President of Disney Channels Worldwide, takes over the role from Fennessy, following the latter's pre-agreed two-year term in Los Angeles. Fennessy has undertaken a hand over with Ross who joins in January. Ross joins Shine America whose … [Read more...] about Carl Fennessy to return to Shine Australia in 2013