Russell Brand concerns ‘not adequately addressed’, TV firm investigation finds
Concerns raised about behaviour when hosting Big Brother spinoffs were not properly escalated, says Banijay UK
September 2017
Big Brother creator in court in legal wrangle over idea for The Voice
Court will decide whether idea for talent show’s format was that of John de Mol, Big Brother creator, or Irishman Roy Barry
July 2016
Former BBC2 boss Kim Shillinglaw joins Endemol Shine UK
Ex-channel chief who scored successes with Wolf Hall and Meet the Ukippers to become MasterChef producer’s director of factual programming
March 2016
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Media Monkey: Richard Desmond, Simon Cowell and Tom Cruise
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Hincks's video tributes take aim at colleagues and clients and upset politicians
Channel 4 fights to keep Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror on its screens
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Cockroaches invade Salford's MediaCity as BBC Studios boss quits
February 2016
Moomins to be remade by producers of The Bridge
New show based on ‘original source material’ to be made by Swedish company Filmlance International
January 2016
Endemol Shine president to leave one year after creation of ‘mega indie’
Tim Hincks departs company created by 21st Century Fox and maker of Big Brother to take six-month break after working at Endemol for 17 years
December 2015
Big Brother maker buys 50% stake in Lenny Henry production company
21st Century Fox-owned Endemol Shine UK, whose credits also include MasterChef, takes share in Douglas Road
August 2015
Big Brother maker buys stake in firm behind YouTube hit Simon’s Cat
Endemol Shine deal will see franchise expand with possibilities including TV series, publishing, licensing and marketing
May 2015
Can Mars One colonise the red planet?
Alexandra Doyle has signed up for a one-way trip to Mars. What makes her, and 99 others, so ready to leave Earth behind? Meet the red planet’s would-be pioneers – and the man who promises he can get them there
January 2015
MTV to show Celebrity Big Brother highlights
Repeats deal is latest tie-up between pay-TV broadcaster and Channel 5, now part of the same stable after Viacom’s £450m purchase of the terrestrial channel last year
October 2014
China gets own version of Big Brother
Endemol seals deal with internet video firm Youku Tudou, which claims 500 million active users, for 10-week run of reality show. By Mark Sweney
Endemol president to take same role in production company joint venture
Tim Hincks will report to Sophie Turner Laing in ‘mega indie’ that includes MasterChef maker Shine and American Idol parent Core Media. By John Plunkett
Offspring cancelled: Asher Keddie has played beloved character for last time
Show’s creator confirms the Proudman family will not be returning for a sixth series as creative team moves on to new projects
September 2014
Sophie Turner Laing to head merged Endemol and Shine
Former BSkyB content chief will take charge of global TV production business encompassing MasterChef and Big Brother. By Jason Deans
May 2014
Television moguls jostle to take control of the global audience
Rupert Murdoch's Shine, Endemol and ITV are among companies positioning themselves as broadcasting consolidates. By Mark Sweney
February 2014
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Base79 reaches out beyond YouTube
UK multi-channel network is targeting brands and ad agencies eager to create their own online content. By Kate Bulkley
November 2013
Endemol invests £25m in online video channels
Producer looks to bypass traditional TV with Endemol Beyond, which will cover platforms such as YouTube, Yahoo and AOL. By John Plunkett
