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Endemol B.V.
Company typePrivate (before merger)
IndustryMedia, Entertainment
PredecessorTelevision production companies owned by Joop van den Ende and John de Mol
Founded1994
FounderJoop van den Ende, John de Mol
Defunct2015 (merged into Endemol Shine Group)
FateMerged with Shine Group to form Endemol Shine Group
SuccessorEndemol Shine Group
Headquarters
Netherlands
,
Netherlands
Area served
Worldwide (over 30 countries)
Key people
Just Spee (CEO, final)
ProductsEntertainment content including scripted drama, reality TV, comedy, game shows, factual programming, children's shows
OwnerApollo Global Management and The Walt Disney Company (post-merger)
ParentEndemol Shine Group (from 2015)

Endemol B.V. (presented in all lowercase) was a Netherlands-based media enterprise specializing in the creation and distribution of entertainment content across multiple platforms. It produced more than 15,000 hours annually, spanning genres such as scripted drama, reality television, comedy, game shows, factual programming, entertainment, and children’s shows.

With operations extending to over 30 nations, Endemol collaborated with upwards of 300 broadcasters, digital outlets, and license holders worldwide. Its scope included development, production, marketing, distribution, franchise oversight, and multi-platform ventures including digital video content, gaming, and mobile applications.

In 2015, Endemol combined forces with Shine Group to establish Endemol Shine Group, a joint enterprise co-owned by The Walt Disney Company and Apollo Global Management, headquartered in the Netherlands. Following this merger, Endemol continued as a nominal division within Endemol Shine Group, with its signature eye emblem largely replaced by the group’s wordmark in program credits.

Endemol was responsible for launching and managing internationally recognized reality, talent, and game show franchises such as Big Brother, Deal or No Deal, Fear Factor, Wipeout, The Money Drop, Family Feud, and Your Face Sounds Familiar. Its drama and comedy slate included acclaimed titles like The Fall, Peaky Blinders, Hell on Wheels, Benidorm, Ripper Street, Black Mirror, Bad Education, My Mad Fat Diary, Hot in Cleveland, Kirstie, Leverage, Home and Away, Death Comes to Pemberley and The Crimson Field.

History

Endemol originated in 1994 through the merger of television production companies owned by Joop van den Ende and John de Mol, with its name derived from a combination of their surnames.

On 23 June 1998, Endemol made its entry into the UK market by acquiring half ownership of London-based Broadcast Communications from the Guardian Media Group.

Focused on creating formatted content adaptable for global markets and various media forms, Endemol achieved notable success with formats such as Big Brother—adapted in numerous countries; Deal or No Deal—licensed to over 75 territories; The Money Drop—broadcast in more than 50 countries; as well as Fear Factor and Wipeout, each aired in around 30 countries. Between 2011 and its integration into Endemol Shine Group, Endemol expanded its English-language drama portfolio with productions including UK series like The Fall, Peaky Blinders, Ripper Street, and Black Mirror alongside the US show Hell on Wheels. In November 2013, it launched Endemol Beyond to develop original content specifically for digital platforms such as YouTube.

In the year 2000, Spanish telecommunications and media giant Telefónica acquired Endemol for €5.5 billion. Subsequently, in November 2005, a 25% stake was floated publicly on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange under the ticker symbol EML.

Late in July 2000, Endemol divested its international distribution division and film library to Canadian conglomerate Canwest, which merged these assets into its subsidiary Fireworks Entertainment, enabling Endemol to concentrate on television production activities.

On 30 September 2003, Endemol purchased a majority interest (51%) in New York-based reality television producer True Entertainment, incorporating it into its US operations to strengthen its global presence.

By December 2006, Endemol reacquired its French branch from Telefónica, completing this process by January 2007 to consolidate French operations under its Dutch parent company.

On 14 May 2007, a consortium led by Mediaset, controlled by the family of Silvio Berlusconi, along with investment firm Cyrte—which includes shares held by co-founder John de Mol—acquired the remaining 75% of Endemol’s shares. By August that year, this group owned approximately 99.54% of the company and proceeded to delist Endemol from Euronext.

Endemol Germany entered scripted drama production in December 2009 through a joint venture with Wiedemann & Berg Film Production called Wiedemann & Berg Television.

By 2010, Endemol was burdened with $3 billion in debt which grew to $4.1 billion by the following year. On 9 August 2010, it expanded US operations by acquiring a controlling stake in Los Angeles-based reality producer Authentic Entertainment.

Facing covenant breaches within its loan agreements by 2011, a debt restructuring was planned. CEO Ynon Kreiz stepped down on 30 June amid these financial challenges and failure of the UK subsidiary to file accounts. On 23 March 2012, Apollo Global Management converted debt into equity stakes in Endemol. Shortly after on 3 April 2012, Mediaset divested its majority holding to Apollo and Dutch asset manager Cyrte as part of a debt restructuring effort. The current CEO is Just Spee.

On 15 May 2014, Apollo and 21st Century Fox announced a joint venture merging Fox's Shine Group with Apollo's holdings in Endemol and CORE Media Group, culminating in the formation of "Endemol Shine Group" effective January 2015. Fox's predecessor News Corporation had previously acquired Shine in 2011 for $673 million.

Endemol broadened its international footprint through organic growth and acquisitions; notably acquiring a controlling interest in Israeli producer Kuperman (now Endemol Israel) in December 2013 and becoming a shareholder in Israel's Channel 2 franchisee Reshet.

On 17 December 2014, Apollo finalized the merger of Endemol with Core Media and Shine Group into "Endemol Shine Group," equally owned by Apollo and Fox. This consolidation established one of the world’s largest independent producers of content.

Global footprint

Endemol maintains a worldwide presence through several significant regional branches:

Endemol UK

Formerly known as Broadcast Communications, Endemol UK stands as one of the most established production companies in the United Kingdom, having been founded in the mid-1980s. It is responsible for producing flagship programs such as Big Brother and Deal or No Deal.

Endemol India

Since its inception in 2006, Endemol India has developed programming across numerous languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali. The company collaborates with leading Indian broadcasters like Sony Pictures Networks India, Disney Star, Sun TV Network, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Viacom 18, NDTV Imagine, and Mazhavil Manorama.

Year TV Series Language TV Channel
2006–present Bigg Boss Hindi Hindi Colors TV
2007–2008 Funjabbi Chak De Hindi Star One
2007–2008 Champion Chaalbaaz No.1 Hindi Sony TV
2008 The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Hindi Star One
2008 Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star Hindi StarPlus
2008–2010 Miley Jab Hum Tum Hindi Star One
2008–present Khatron Ke Khiladi Hindi Colors TV
2010–2020 MasterChef India Hindi StarPlus
2010–2011 Deal or No Deal Tamil Sun TV
2010–2011 Deal or No Deal Telugu Gemini TV
2010–2012 Deal or No Deal Malayalam Surya TV
2010–2012 Deal or No Deal Kannada Udaya TV
2013–present Bigg Boss Kannada Kannada Colors Kannada
2014–present Dancing Star Kannada Colors Kannada
2015–16 Bigg Boss Bangla Bengali Colors Bangla
2015–present The Voice India Hindi &TV
2017–present Bigg Boss Tamil Tamil Star Vijay
2017–present Bigg Boss Telugu Telugu Star Maa
2018–present Bigg Boss Marathi Marathi Colors Marathi
2018–present Bigg Boss Malayalam Malayalam Asianet
2021–present MasterChef Tamil Tamil Sun TV
2021 MasterChef Telugu Telugu Gemini TV
2022–present Bigg Boss OTT Kannada Kannada Voot
2022–present MasterChef India - Hindi Hindi Sony TV and SonyLIV

This broad array of shows underscores Endemol India's deliberate emphasis on creating regionally tailored content across various languages and channels, solidifying its position as a leader in the Indian television industry.

Endemol Australia

Endemol Australia, previously known as "Endemol Southern Star," is an Australian-based production company originally formed as a joint venture between Endemol and Southern Star Group. In January 2009, Endemol completed the acquisition of Southern Star from Fairfax Media. The company produces Australian adaptations of Endemol's international formats such as Big Brother, Deal or No Deal, and Ready Steady Cook. Its operations are headquartered in Australia.

Legal Disputes

Endemol initiated legal proceedings against the Brazilian broadcaster SBT due to accusations of producing a show resembling Big Brother. The company also issued warnings of potential lawsuits targeting the Russian program Behind the Glass for comparable reasons.

Moreover, Endemol was subject to litigation brought by four women from Georgia who alleged that a text-message game associated with Deal or No Deal amounted to unlawful gambling activities.

Reality Television

Documentary and Factual Programming

Late Night and Variety Shows

Drama Series

Game Shows

Children's programming

Live broadcasts

Sitcoms

Talk and variety shows

Notes

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