Endemol Shine UK

Endemol Shine UK (formerly Endemol UK Ltd before January 2015)[2] is one of the largest independent media producers in the United Kingdom. The group is part of Endemol Shine Group, a worldwide network of production companies spanning twenty four countries.

Endemol Shine UK
Private
IndustryTelevision
GenreProduction company
Founded1994 (1994)
FounderJoop van den Ende
John de Mol
HeadquartersShepherd's Bush,
London
,
United Kingdom
Area served
United Kingdom
Key people
OwnerScott Trust Limited (1990–1998)
Endemol (1998–present)
Telefónica (2000–2007)
Mediaset (2007–2011)
21st Century Fox (2015–2019, 50%)
Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International (2019, 50%)
Apollo Global Management (2012–2019, 50%)
Banijay (Pending Regulatory Approval)[1]
Number of employees
800
ParentFininvest (2007–2011)
Endemol Shine Group (2015–present)
DivisionsArtists Studio
Darlow Smithson Productions
Dragonfly
House of Tomorrow
Initial
Kudos
Remarkable Television
Tiger Aspect Productions
Tigress Productions
Zeppotron
SubsidiariesChannel Flip
Endemol Shine Gaming
Websiteendemolshineuk.com

Endemol Shine UK incorporates a number of production brands, including Artists Studio, Darlow Smithson Productions, House of Tomorrow, Initial, Remarkable Television (previously Brighter Pictures and Cheetah Television), Tiger Aspect, Tigress Productions, Zeppotron, and their digital divisions: Endemol Games[3] and Endemol Digital Studio.

With the advent of a joint venture with 21st Century Fox, additional companies under the new Endemol Shine UK umbrella include Dragonfly, Kudos, and Princess Productions (now defunct). The various television production brands specialise in a broad range of genres including factual entertainment, reality series, drama series, specialist factual, arts, live events, music entertainment, documentaries, youth shows, and comedy.[4]

In the United Kingdom, Endemol is mostly known for producing both Big Brother (2000–2018) and Celebrity Big Brother (2001–2018).

History

The company originated from Peter Bazalgette's sale of his television company Bazal to the Guardian Media Group (GMG) in 1990. In September 1998, Endemol acquired a 50% stake and the division was named GMG Endemol. Endemol bought the company outright from GMG in August 2000.[5]

Since 2000, a series of corporate owners and public stock transactions has culminated in the joint venture of 2014 with 21st Century Fox's Shine Group to form the rebranded Endemol Shine UK, effective January 2015.[2][6]

In January 2016, Endemol acquired the short-form and branded content production house Electric Robin and the digital talent management firm OP Talent.[7]

Credits

Awards and nominations
YearAssociationCategoryNominee(s)Result
2017Diversity in Media AwardsTV Moment of the YearBlack Mirror – San JuniperoNominated
Diversity in Media AwardsProduction Company of the YearTiger Aspect ProductionsNominated

References
  1. Clarke, Stewart; Keslassy, Elsa (26 October 2019). "Banijay Seals Deal for Endemol Shine, Paving Way for Huge New Global Player". Variety.
  2. Martinson, Jane (11 January 2016). "Endemol Shine president to leave one year after creation of 'mega indie'". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  3. "Endemol Shine Gaming". endemolgames.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  4. Barraclough, Leo (28 July 2014). "Endemol, Charlie Brooker Launch House of Tomorrow". Variety. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  5. Holmwood, Leigh (27 September 2007). "From That's Life to Big Brother". The Guardian.
  6. Szalai, Georg (10 October 2014). "Fox, Apollo Complete Deal to Combine Shine, Endemol, Core Media". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  7. Tartaglione, Nancy (26 January 2016). "Endemol Shine UK Acquires Short-Form Producer, Digital Talent Agency". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
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