Endemol Pacts with French TV

April 10, 2010 World Screen
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LONDON: Through the signing of an exclusive deal, Endemol is to be given the first look on all of French TV’s future titles and creations, and will also handle the worldwide distribution for the content, except for in France.

The deal further includes titles that French TV co-develops or distributes with third parties. Endemol will also handle production in key territories.

Endemol’s director of acquisitions, Grant Ross, commented: “The creative teams at French TV have an excellent reputation for bringing strong ideas to the market place. We are excited about securing this deal just prior to MIPTV and we look forward to representing French TV’s titles around the world.”

The managing director at French TV, David Rosconval added: “We are thrilled to be working with Endemol on the international rollout of our programming. Creating unique game shows is our core business and Endemol is ideally positioned to turn these into international hits.”