Endemol Notches Up Global Deals for The Marriage Ref

April 9, 2010 World Screen
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LONDON: The first European deal has been signed for Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy hit The Marriage Ref, with Endemol inking an agreement with Spain’s Antena 3.

Israeli broadcaster Keshet commissioned a ten-part local adaptation of the format. The series also recently landed a second-season order in the U.S. The series further secured second commissions in Australia, Argentina and the Middle East.

Paul Römer, the chief creative officer of Endemol Group, commented, “The Marriage Ref is now officially a hit in the U.S. and it’s poised to replicate that success globally. The tremendous sense of excitement surrounding the show continues to build and we’re expecting many more of these deals to come.”

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