Endemol has announced the appointment of Fotini Paraskakis as Managing Director of Asian Operations. She will report to Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations, who will increasingly focus on exploring new opportunities for Endemol to further expand in the region. In her newly appointed role, Paraskakis will be responsible for Endemol’s creative, production and format sales activities across Asia on a daily basis including the company’s joint venture with Astro in Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
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Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new deal for ITV Studios’ hit format Popstar To Operastar with Vietnamese production company Cattiensa. Cattiensa will produce an 8 x 90’ series to air on VTV3 in Vietnam in 2013. Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Asia Pacific, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “We’re delighted that Vietnamese viewers are going to have the opportunity to see their favourite popstars take on the challenge of opera. The outstanding … [Read more...] about Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
ATF 2012: New deals for Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar in Asia
London/ Hong Kong – Endemol has signed new deals in Asia for talent competition programme, Your Face Sounds Familiar, which features celebrities performing as iconic musicians. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV3 is now the second channel in Asia to order a primetime series of Your Face Sounds Familiar from Endemol. The broadcaster has commissioned 10 episodes, to be produced locally by Song Vang Production and Advertising Ltd. and to premiere in 2013. “It’s a hugely entertaining and … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: New deals for Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar in Asia
Endemol solidifies 3-year deal in Vietnam for ‘The Kids are All Right’
Hong Kong - Endemol’s Asian operation has finalized a three year output deal for the global format 'The Kids are All Right' with licensee Blue Ocean Communication Advertising Corporation. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV3 have commissioned the first year of programming, which begins production this August and is set to launch in a weekly morning slot. Created by Endemol UK, 'The Kids are All Right' has been sold to 10 territories including the UK, Italy, Chile, Poland and the Middle East. 'The … [Read more...] about Endemol solidifies 3-year deal in Vietnam for ‘The Kids are All Right’