New York - News Corporation has announced that 21st Century Fox will be the new name of the independent media and entertainment company created by the proposed separation of its businesses. 21st Century fox, which will be effective with the separation, replaces the previously announced name Fox Group. The announcement came after News Corp announced on June 28, 2012 its intent to pursue the separation of its business into two separate independent companies, one of which will hold the … [Read more...] about News Corporation announces 21st Century Fox as new name for its independent media and entertainment company
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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
MIPCOM: Shine Group inks two deals with Shanghai Media Group
Cannes – New Corporation’s Shine Group has sold two entertainment formats – Minute to Win It (11x90’) and a second series of MasterChef – to Shanghai Media Group (SMG). Minute to Win It will be produced for SMG-owned network Dragon TV, while cooking format MasterChef will return to the channel for a second season. Series one of MasterChef, which premiered in August, ended last weekend having attracted a peak audience of 118 million. Both shows have begun … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Shine Group inks two deals with Shanghai Media Group
MasterChef launches on China’s Dragon TV
Dragon TV is premiering China’s version of Shine Group’s television format MasterChef on July 29. The Chinese version promises to feature the iconic attributes of the already successful foreign editions, while also adding elements of China's rich traditional culinary culture. With its slogan of “Boiling! My Dream”, this unique competition is giving China’s culinary talents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a MasterChef. As with its foreign counterparts, the … [Read more...] about MasterChef launches on China’s Dragon TV
BREAKING: Alex Mahon Announced As CEO of Shine Group
Alex Mahon will assume full responsibility for day to day management of the 28 operating companies within Shine Group. Murdoch will continue as Group Chairman leading Shine’s creative talent, culture and strategy. The changes are effective from September. Elisabeth Murdoch said: “As Shine further diversifies across genres, geographies and platforms, I believe that the continued growth of the company requires the Chairman and CEO roles to be distinct and separate. Alex has earned this … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Alex Mahon Announced As CEO of Shine Group
NBCUniversal Formats sells Minute to Win It to Vietnam
London – HTV7 will be broadcasting the Vietnamese version of Minute to Win It, the global sensation with more than 41 versions of the format produced around the world and sales to 51 countries. Minute to Win It Vietnam (MỘT PHÚT ÄỂ CHIẾN THẮNG) is produced by Cattiensa Company for HTV7, which commissioned 52 episodes. Minute to Win It, originally developed by Friday TV (part of the Shine Group) and launched on NBC in 2010, sees competitors facing up to 10 challenges … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal Formats sells Minute to Win It to Vietnam