Endemol Shine Group announced that reality juggernaut Big Brother will air in Turkey for the first time. Endemol Shine Turkey will produce the first ever local version of the global smash hit, debuting on Star TV later this year. Big Brother Türkiye will be filmed over 15 weeks, to broadcast in a one hour prime time spot five days a week, along with a three hour eviction show at the weekend. “Big Brother is the original reality format and we’re thrilled that Endemol Shine Turkey … [Read more...] about Big Brother’ to make Turkish debut
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Endemol Shine Iberia launched
Endemol Shine Group announced the launch of Endemol Shine Iberia, a new regional creative and production hub. Endemol Shine Iberia incorporates all Group companies in Spain and Portugal, including Shine Iberia, Zeppelin, Gestmusic, Diagonal TV and Endemol Portugal. Endemol Spain Managing Director, Pilar Blasco, has been appointed as Managing Director of Endemol Shine Iberia overseeing all companies in the region. In addition, Endemol Spain’s Javier Garcia has taken the role of Chief … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Iberia launched
Endemol’s “Your Face Sounds Familiar” to make Middle East debut
London – Endemol announced on March 3 that its global entertainment format Your Face Sounds Familiar has sold to the Middle East for the first time. The celebrity talent show with a comedy twist has been commissioned for a 10-episode, weekly prime time series by MBC, the largest channel group in the region. Produced by Endemol Middle East, the programme will feature well-known local personalities and air on MBC4 and MBC Egypt. Lara Haddad, Managing Director of Endemol Middle … [Read more...] about Endemol’s “Your Face Sounds Familiar” to make Middle East debut
Endemol’s “Big Brother” goes to Vietnam
Endemol has announced that Big Brother has been sold to Vietnam for the first time. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV has commissioned 65 episodes of Big Brother, which will air over nine weeks and is set to launch in 2013. This latest commission, which follows a string of Endemol format deals in Vietnam this year, comes as Big Brother sees one of its most successful years globally. In India, two regional language versions have launched in 2013 in addition to the … [Read more...] about Endemol’s “Big Brother” goes to Vietnam
MIPTV: Endemol unveils new formats line up from across Europe and the USA
Endemol has announced its new line up of entertainment formats for MIPTV 2013. This includes Endemol’s Wall of Fame, and Does Someone Have to Go Now – which was commissioned by FOX. The Brain, which was originally produced by Endemol Germany, has already been sold to Spain and Italy, where it ranked number one in its prime time slot. Next One from Endemol Italy has also launched in Spain on Antena 3 and is already being piloted in several territories with further announcements … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Endemol unveils new formats line up from across Europe and the USA
Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
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
