Newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor, Endemol Shine Group, which brings together Endemol, Shine and CORE Media, announced details of its newly combined global distribution arm. The new operation, which will focus on finished programming distribution, brings together the teams from Shine International and Endemol Worldwide Distribution (EWD) under the new banner, Endemol Shine International. The combined business has regionally focused hubs in eight cities worldwide … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group announces new distribution operation
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New joint venture ‘Endemol Shine Group’ launches
Details were announced regarding the new joint venture of 21st Century Fox and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC bringing together Endemol, Shine and CORE Media, to create a global entertainment group with a portfolio of international hits including Masterchef, American Idol, Big Brother, Broadchurch, The Money Drop, Peaky Blinders, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Wipeout, The Biggest Loser, Black Mirror, Mr. Bean, So You Think You Can Dance, One Born Every Minute, The … [Read more...] about New joint venture ‘Endemol Shine Group’ launches
Tim Hincks to serve as President of new Joint Venture
It was announced that Tim Hincks will serve as President of the new joint venture, which brings together Endemol, Shine Group and CORE Media. In his role as President, Hincks will report to Sophie Turner Laing, CEO of the global multi-platform content provider. Hincks, who will be based in London, will work with Turner Laing to develop and grow the creative and strategic direction of the new company, and will have specific responsibility for the UK and U.S. “This new joint venture … [Read more...] about Tim Hincks to serve as President of new Joint Venture
Shine International secures deal for “The School”
Shine International announced a co-operation deal with Hunan TV, in association with Twofour, to develop a Chinese adaptation of The School set to air in the new year. Created and produced by Twofour, the UK versions of The School titled Educating Essex, Educating Yorkshire and more recently, Educating the East End, have enjoyed critically acclaimed success with Educating Yorkshire delivering a peak audience of 4.8 million viewers. The second series was C4’s highest rated series of 2013, … [Read more...] about Shine International secures deal for “The School”
Shine unveils 112 hours of content at MIPCOM
In addition to Gracepoint, Grantchester, Catching Milat and Our Girl making their market debut, Shine confirmed new tape deals for Gracepoint in Spain with Telefónica and for Grantchester with Sweden's SVT. Based on the UK hit drama of 2013, Broadchurch, which at its peak attracted over ten million viewers, Gracepoint is a Shine America production in association with Kudos and Imaginary Friends. It has been involved in worldwide distribution deals and been acquired by Foxtel (U.S.) and … [Read more...] about Shine unveils 112 hours of content at MIPCOM
Shine International secures deals
LONDON – Shine International announced two major new territory deals for Gracepoint, the adaptation of international phenomenon Broadchurch. The worldwide distribution deals have seen Gracepoint (FOX) acquired by FOXTEL (Australia) and Global TV (Canada). Based on Broadchurch, the UK’s critically acclaimed hit crime drama, Gracepoint, a new 10-episode event series expands on the original series threading new storylines through the gripping narrative. When a young boy is … [Read more...] about Shine International secures deals
