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Joanna Padovano Tong

Joanna Padovano Tong is the managing editor of World Screen. She can be reached at jpadovano@worldscreen.com.

MIPCOM 2016 Highlights for ZDFE

September 20, 2016

MAINZ: ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) is slated to showcase a variety of titles to international buyers in Cannes from its drama, entertainment, factual and kids' catalogs.

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Endemol Shine Strengthens Licensing Division

September 9, 2016

AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Endemol Shine Group has made a pair of senior hires for its licensing and brand development teams, while also elevating Frances Adams to global director of brands and licensing.

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BBC Two Orders Nigel Farage Mockumentary

August 25, 2016

EDINBURGH/LONDON: Endemol Shine Group's Zeppotron has been commissioned by BBC Two to produce the new scripted comedy Nigel Farage Gets His Life Back, which pokes fun at the titular British politician.

POP Channel & More Head to Virgin Media

August 23, 2016

LONDON: A trio of Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks channels, including the kids' network POP, will become available on Virgin Media later this week as part of a new long-term carriage agreement.