Alex Mahon, the former CEO of Shine Group, has joined The Foundry, as Chief Executive. Mahon joined Shine Group in 2006 and built it up into a business operating in 12 countries with revenues of £700 million before its sale in December 2014. She had previously held senior positions at Talkback Thames, FremantleMedia Group and RTL Group. The former CEO of The Foundry, Bill Collis, will remain full-time as President and Board member Mahon says, “Having spent the last 20 years working … [Read more...] about The Foundry hires Shine’s CEO
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North America Leadership Team announces new Joint Venture
In a series of announcements made, it was confirmed that Cris Abrego and Charlie Corwin will serve as Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs North America of the new joint venture, which brings together Endemol, Shine Group and CORE Media. In their new roles, Abrego and Corwin will continue to report to Tim Hincks, President of the global multi-platform content provider, and will continue to spearhead day-to-day operations across Endemol’s operations in the U.S., in addition to assuming responsibility … [Read more...] about North America Leadership Team announces new Joint Venture
Kudos And Parti Productions sign exclusive deal
London – Kudos, a Shine Group company, announced an exclusive first-look co-production deal with Parti Productions, effective immediately. The partnership, brokered by Nisha Parti, Founder of Parti Productions and Jane Featherstone, Chief Executive of Kudos, sees the two production companies working together to discover new talent and develop and produce television drama for the UK and international market. The deal aims to … [Read more...] about Kudos And Parti Productions sign exclusive deal
Shine and Endemol enter joint-venture talks
Businessweek reports that Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox Inc. plans to form a TV-production venture with Apollo Global Management LLC, combining the companies that made American Idol and The Biggest Loser. Fox, the New York-based media company, and funds affiliated with Apollo, the private-equity group led by Leon Black, reached a preliminary accord to own and manage the venture, the parties said in a statement on May 15. Murdoch would combine Fox’s Shine … [Read more...] about Shine and Endemol enter joint-venture talks
Shine International appoints Digital Business Development SVP
London – Shine International, the sales and distribution arm of Shine Group, announced on April 1 the appointment of Kerry Ball to the newly created position of SVP, Digital Business Development. In the new role Ball will lead the digital sales strategy globally and manage day-to-day sales of digital and home entertainment platforms for Shine International represented properties. Starting in mid-April, Ball will be based in Shine International‘s London Headquarters, reporting to CEO, … [Read more...] about Shine International appoints Digital Business Development SVP
News Corporation completes separation
New York - 21st Century Fox, formerly known as News Corporation, announced that it has completed the previously-announced separation of its business into two independent publicly-traded companies. The company distributed to its stockholders all outstanding shares of the new News Corporation. 21st Century Fox’s media and entertainment assets also include Fox Pan American Sports, film studio Twentieth Century Fox Film and television production studios Twentieth Century Fox Television … [Read more...] about News Corporation completes separation
