MIPCOM – Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced an array of sales for the UK version of The X Factor. Created and owned by Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and co-produced by Syco and Thames TV (part of FremantleMedia UK), The X Factor UK has hit global shores for the very first time and has already sold to 147 territories worldwide. Networks from all corners of the world, including AXS (U.S.), MNET (pan-regional Africa), RTL CBS Asia … [Read more...] about “The X Factor UK” succeeds globally
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Aamir Khan to helm MIP MegaSession
Paris – MIPCOM announced that top Indian actor-director-producer Aamir Khan will take to the stage for the inaugural MIP MegaSession, entitled ‘The Future of Factual.’ Organised by Reed MIDEM, the MIPCOM entertainment content tradeshow takes place in Cannes from October 13-16. Scheduled for October 14, the first ever MIP MegaSession will gather leading players driving the next generation of online and linear factual programming on the main stage of the Grand Auditorium to … [Read more...] about Aamir Khan to helm MIP MegaSession
Colors announce “Got Talent World Stage LIVE”
Mumbai – Colors announced on August 1 its association with RFS Entertainment to present Indian audiences with a unique offering entitled Got Talent World Stage LIVE – a first-of-its-kind global on-ground extension of the Got Talent franchise premiering in India. To be hosted by Bollywood’s Shah Rukh Khan, the event will feature performances by 10 Indian and international talents each. Among the faces who will visit India with the aim to engage and wow audiences will be popular … [Read more...] about Colors announce “Got Talent World Stage LIVE”
“Got Talent” enters Guinness World Records
London – Got Talent is through to the record books, having been commissioned in an impressive 58 territories worldwide. The entertainment show, co-owned by FremantleMedia and Syco Entertainment, now holds the official Guinness World Records title for the Most Successful Reality TV Format worldwide. An international ratings phenomenon, Got Talent has surpassed other reality titles by being adapted in the highest number of territories worldwide. Captivating audiences around the world, the … [Read more...] about “Got Talent” enters Guinness World Records
FOX cancels “The X Factor”
The X Factor has concluded its U.S. run after three seasons, Syco, FremantleMedia North America and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced on February 7. “I’ve had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on The X Factor and American Idol. And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!),” said Simon Cowell. “Last year, for a … [Read more...] about FOX cancels “The X Factor”
Randy Jackson to leave FOX’s “American Idol”
According to FOX News, Randy Jackson, the remaining original American Idol judge, will not be returning to the FOX talent competition next season. Jackson said in a statement that he will be leaving American Idol to focus on his record label and other business opportunities. "To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol, I have decided to leave after this season," he said. "I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry." FOX … [Read more...] about Randy Jackson to leave FOX’s “American Idol”
