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Endemol
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Talpa poaches FremantleMedia exec in int’l restructure
John de Mol’s Talpa Media has re-hired FremantleMedia’s Diana Buddingh for a newly-restructured international division,…
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BBC Worldwide cuts first-look with UK prodco
BBC Worldwide has agreed a first-look deal with Cuba Pictures, the UK production company behind…
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BBC quotas to be scrapped after TV mega-mergers
The BBC will scrap the mechanism by which it divides up in-house and independent production…
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Mum of the Week lined up in four more territories
French format Mum of the Week is being remade for four international broadcasters in territories…
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Croatian pay platform partners with Toumazis’ TVbeat
A Croatian pay TV operator has become the first broadcaster to partner with UK-based audience…
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What next in the Netherlands?
From Big Brother to The Voice via Deal or No Deal and Splash! Dutch producers…
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Nat Geo orders Hasselhoff vs. the Berlin Wall
The international division of National Geographic Channels has commissioned Hasselhoff vs. the Berlin Wall, a…
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News brief: Ukrainian channel to adapt MTV’s Catfish
Ukrainian network Novy Kanal is getting ready to adapt MTV’s online dating Catfish. The channel,…
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Endemol to launch Mars mission
Endemol-owned Darlow Smithson Productions has partnered with an international space programme, which is attempting to…
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Beyond slams ‘arrogant’ Endemol in branding dispute
Producer and distributor Beyond has slammed Endemol for branding its new international division ‘Endemol Beyond’,…
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Banijay raids Endemol for US Studio hire
Banijay Studios North America division has poached Caroline Baumgard from Endemol and she will serve…
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Fox, Apollo plan Endemol, Shine, Core merger
21st Century Fox plans to create a joint venture with fund manager Apollo Global Management…
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Former Endemol exec appointed Zodiak Media formats chief
Zodiak Media has recruited Grant Ross as executive VP, creative development and format acquisition. Ross…
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Hot in Cleveland hitting 100, gets renewed
US comedy series Hot in Cleveland has been renewed for a sixth season. The sitcom,…
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News brief: Endemol Beyond signs digital deal with Drea de Matteo
Endemol Beyond USA has inked a deal with actress Drea de Matteo who will star…
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Tom Toumazis returns to TV
Tom Toumazis, the former Disney distribution boss and Endemol CCO, is returning to the TV…
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Erik de Winter replaces Grant Ross at Endemol
Endemol’s global head of acquisitions, Grant Ross, is leaving the company and will be replaced…
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Kids go OTT
As the gamut of entertainment mediums for children grows ever wider, Andy Fry profiles how…
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BBC orders new gameshow from Endemol
UK pubcaster the BBC has commissioned Two Tribes, a new gameshow from Endemol-owned production company…
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Content crunch – the fight for rights
As the pace of consolidation quickens, competition for rights is fiercer than ever. Stewart Clarke…
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Europe’s most valuable formats
The UK is the most lucrative formats market in Europe, while TF1 is the leading…
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TV ratings start-up adds ex-TalkTalk, Endemol toppers
Former TalkTalk and MTG executive Laurence Miall-d’Août has been appointed CEO of London-based TVbeat, a…
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Endemol acquires The Fall producer
Production giant Endemol has acquired Wales-based drama producer Artists Studio, which is behind BBC Two’s…
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Edgar-Jones replaces Hunt at Sky Arts
Phil Edgar-Jones has replaced James Hunt at UK pay channel Sky Arts. Hunt left his…
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ITV buys into Cirkus SVOD service
ITV has acquired a stake in Cirkus, the ‘best of British’ subscription VOD service operator….
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De Mol’s Talpa launches branded prodcos in Europe
John De Mol’s Talpa Media is launching branded production bases in the UK, Italy and…
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Zodiak Media appoints Russia CEO
Zodiak Media has appointed Laurent Saillard as CEO of Zodiak Vostok, its Russian division. Saillard…
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Dutch M&A firm hires Hegedus to launch UK office
A Dutch management consultancy credited as a key player in Warner Bros.’ 2010 acquisition of…
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FremantleMedia poaches Syco’s Hebden
FremantleMedia UK is replacing former interactive boss Peter Cassidy with Syco Entertainment executive producer, digital,…
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Viewpoint, Gary Lico: Guess what? Everyone was right
Sorry for the old school rant here, but everything industry pundits said would happen a…