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
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Shine International and Fox International Channels sign worldwide deal for “The Bridge”
Shine International and FOX International Channels (FIC) have announced a global deal for The Bridge. The deal grants FIC first-window pay broadcast rights across the group’s international footprint, and enters the entities into a co-financing partnership. As announced earlier this month, The Bridge was picked up to series by FX for a 2013 debut. The deal was brokered at the script level between Nadine Nohr, CEO of Shine International and FIC’s Global Scripted Programming team. It … [Read more...] about Shine International and Fox International Channels sign worldwide deal for “The Bridge”
Shine America to develop global entertainment franchises with Nigel Lythgoe Productions
Los Angeles, California – Shine America has entered into an exclusive, multi-year production partnership with Nigel Lythgoe Productions (NLP), to cooperatively develop and produce entertainment franchises with the Shine Group for the global TV marketplace. Nigel Lythgoe Productions will continue to be based in Los Angeles. The deal, which commences January 1, 2013, was brokered by ICM Partners and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano. "I am thrilled to be teaming up with Shine … [Read more...] about Shine America to develop global entertainment franchises with Nigel Lythgoe Productions
Shine International Opens Singapore Office
London - Shine International today announced the introduction of an office in Singapore, building the company's presence in the Asia Pacific region.The sales and distribution arm of Shine Group have appointed Jeeyoung Lee as Director North and Southeast Asia and Jacqueline Tan to the role of Sales Manager, effective June 2012. Both will report directly to Matthew Ashcroft, Shine International's Sydney-based Senior Vice President of the Asia-Pacific region, which covers Australia, New … [Read more...] about Shine International Opens Singapore Office
Ruth Clarke joins ITV Studios Global Entertainment
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that Ruth Clarke has been appointed Director of Acquisitions and Co-Productions. Clarke joins the company from Shine International, where she is SVP, Head of EMEA. Reporting to Maria Kyriacou, Managing Director of ITVS GE, Clarke will be responsible for overseeing ITVS GE’s acquisition and co-production strategy, contributing to international growth through partnerships with ITV Studios and external producers worldwide. Maria … [Read more...] about Ruth Clarke joins ITV Studios Global Entertainment
CCTV sings a new song
Los Angeles – Shine International, the international sales and distribution arm of Shine Group, has sold talent entertainment format Clash of the Choirs, to CCTV1, China’s leading broadcaster. The Chinese broadcaster has ordered 10 episodes of the show, which follows the path of celebrities who return to their home towns to recruit, form and coach an amateur choir to compete with rival choirs. The series is scheduled to premiere in early November and marks the distributor’s … [Read more...] about CCTV sings a new song