Endemol N. V.
Type	Privately held company
Genre	Production company
Founded	1994
Founder	Joop van den Ende John de Mol
Headquarters	Hilversum, Netherlands
Industry	Television
Website	www.endemol.com

Endemol is a television production company based in the Netherlands, with subsidiaries and joint ventures in 23 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Netherlands, India, South Africa, Lebanon, Morocco, Philippines, Turkey and Australia among others. The term privately held company refers to ownership of a business company in two different ways first referring to ownership by non-governmental organizations and second A genre (ˈʒɑːnrə also /ˈdʒɑːnrə/ from French "kind" or "sort" from Latin: genus (stem gener-) is a loose set Production company refers to a company responsible for the development and physical production of Performing arts, Film, Radio or a Television program Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) An entrepreneur is a person who has possession over a company enterprise, or Venture, and assumes significant accountability for the inherent risks and the outcome Johannes "Joop" Adrianus van den Ende (born February 23, 1942 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch Billionaire media Tycoon For his son the actor see Johnny de Mol. Johannes "John" Hendrikus Hubert de Mol (born April 24, 1955 in Hilversum For other uses of this term see Industry (disambiguation An industry (from Latin industrius, "diligent industrious" Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands A subsidiary, in business matters is an entity that is controlled by a bigger and more powerful entity A joint venture (often abbreviated JV) is an entity formed between two or more parties to undertake economic activity together The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.

Contents 1 History 2 National branches 2.1 Endemol UK 2.2 Endemol Southern Star 2.3 Endemol USA 2.4 Endemol India 2.5 Endemol Globo 2.6 Endemol Panama 2.7 Endemol Mexico 3 Lawsuits 4 Productions 4.1 Reality television 4.2 Game shows 4.3 Late night/variety shows 4.4 Children's shows 4.5 Other 5 Notes 6 External links

History

Endemol was founded in 1994 by a merger of television production companies owned by Joop van den Ende and John de Mol, the name deriving from the combination of their surnames. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Johannes "Joop" Adrianus van den Ende (born February 23, 1942 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch Billionaire media Tycoon For his son the actor see Johnny de Mol. Johannes "John" Hendrikus Hubert de Mol (born April 24, 1955 in Hilversum One notable success has been the Big Brother "reality television" show, with versions in many countries after the initial Dutch version. Big Brother is a Reality television show where in each series a group of people live together in the Big Brother House isolated from the outside world but continuously Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary However the most profitable programme for Endemol is Deal or No Deal which has now been sold to over 100 countries. Deal or No Deal is the name of several closely related Television Game shows, the first of which (launching the format was produced by Dutch producer They specialise in inexpensive programming that is appealing to television executives in the modern multi-channel world, and other Endemol programmes in this vein include Changing Rooms, Ready Steady Cook, Ground Force, International King of Sports, Space Cadets and Fear Factor. Changing Rooms was a British television entertainment DIY show broadcast on the BBC. Ready Steady Cook is a BBC daytime TV Cooking programme first aired in 24 October, 1994. Ground Force was a BBC "lifestyle" or "makeover" television programme in which a team of gardeners descend on an individual's Garden International King of Sports is a multi-event sports competition held yearly Space Cadets was a British Television program made by Zeppotron (a division of Endemol UK) for Channel 4. The fear factor in occupational terminology refers to the increased per-worker productivity resulting from the threat of impending layoffs.

In 2000, the company was sold to the Spanish telecom and media corporation Telefónica for € 5. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Telefónica SA, (,,,,) is a Spanish telecommunication company. 5 billion. In November 2005, 25% of Endemol was taken public, and is since then listed on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange under the stock symbol EML. Euronext NV is a pan- European Stock exchange based in Paris and with subsidiaries in Belgium, France, Netherlands On May 14, 2007 the remaining 75% of Endemol shares has been bought by a consortium, Edam Acquisition, led by Mediaset, the company owned by Silvio Berlusconi's family, and including the investment company Cyrte, whose vast majority of shares is owned by the original co-founder John de Mol. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Mediaset is the main Italian commercial Television network with headquarters in Milan, Lombardy. (born 29 September 1936 is an Italian politician, Entrepreneur, Real estate and Insurance Tycoon, Bank and Media proprietor ^[1] The consortium announced on August 6, 2007, that it now owned 99. 54% of Endemol shares, after an offer to buy the remaining shares went through on August 3, 2007; it asked the Euronext bourse for a delisting of Endemol. ^[2]

National branches

Endemol UK

Originally known as Broadcast Communications - Endemol UK is one of the UK’s longest established production groups and won its first television commissions in the mid-eighties. Endemol UK is one of the largest independent producers in the country

Endemol Southern Star

Endemol Southern Star is an Australian production company which is a joint venture of Endemol and Southern Star Group. Endemol Southern Star, sometimes referred to and previously known as Southern Star Endemol, is an Australian television production company made up of a joint venture between Southern Star Group describes itself as "Australia's largest independent television production and distribution group" It produces Endemol's popular worldwide formats for Australia, including Big Brother, Deal or No Deal, and Ready Steady Cook. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Big Brother Australia was the Australian version of the international Big Brother Reality television series Deal or No Deal (also known as The Deal) is a game show which airs in Australia on the Seven Network and in New Zealand Ready Steady Cook is an Australian Cookery competition show that airs on the Ten Network. It is based in Australia.

Endemol USA

Endemol USA is the United States production branch of Endemol based in Los Angeles, California. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West It has been in operation since 2000. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The branch produces Endemol's popular worldwide formats for the major American TV networks, such as Fear Factor, Deal or No Deal and 1 Vs. 100 for NBC; Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Show Me the Money, The One: Making a Music Star, and Set for Life for ABC; Exposed for MTV; Big Brother and Kid Nation for CBS (under the moniker Our House Productions, Inc. The fear factor in occupational terminology refers to the increased per-worker productivity resulting from the threat of impending layoffs. Deal or No Deal is the American version of the international game show of the same name. The American version of 1 vs 100 is broadcast by NBC. As in other formats a single player (the 1 goes up against 100 other contestants (the "Mob" The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Extreme Makeover Home Edition, sometimes shortened EMHE, is an Emmy Award -winning Reality television series providing Home renovations The One Making a Music Star was an American reality Television series that aired in July 2006 on ABC in the United Set For Life was an American game show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. MTV's Exposed is a television dating show which debuted in December 2006 on MTV. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Big Brother is an American version of the Big Brother Kid Nation is an Emmy -nominated American Reality television show hosted by Jonathan Karsh that premiered on the CBS network CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. ); and Midnight Money Madness for TBS (under the moniker Lock and Key Productions). Midnight Money Madness was an Interactive Game show on TBS, hosted by Jerilee Bonner, Danny Seckel and Craig J TBS is an American Cable television network that shows sports and a variety of programming with a focus on comedy Their worst faring franchise by far is The One which was canceled after 4 episodes. The most recently canceled franchise from Endemol USA is Fear Factor, which aired for 6 seasons; its first season is out now on DVD. Another one of their shows, Big Brother has two seasons already out on DVD. While Big Brother had the most international success to date, their most successful USA program could end up being either Deal or No Deal or Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Both programs are wildly popular and highly rated. Endemol USA just launched Midnight Money Madness for cable's TBS network, in which viewers can call in to play games and win money prizes. It is based on Endemol's successful Participation TV format. On October 13, 2006, Endemol USA launched another game show for NBC, 1 vs. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 100 with Bob Saget, and debuted as another ratings winner. Robert "Bob" Lane Saget (born May 17 1956) is an American Stand-up comedian, Television host, actor and Filmmaker And on November 14, 2006, ABC premiered Endemol USA's latest creation, Show Me the Money, with William Shatner as its host. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca William Alan Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian double Emmy - Golden Globe - and Saturn Award -winning Midnight Money Madness was canceled in October 2006 after 32 episodes, in which its successor, Take the Cake, premiered July 9, 2007, and Show Me the Money was canceled in December 2006 after only five episodes aired. Take the Cake was a live interactive Game show on BET. The one-hour program featured interactive games where the viewers could win Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Endemol USA just launched their newest division, Endemol USA Latino, which produces Endemol USA's successful shows in Spanish language as shown on the major Hispanic TV networks. Hispanic (hispano hispánico hispânico Hispānus adjective from ''Hispānia'', the Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula) is a term that historically Their first production is Vas o No Vas based on the popular Deal or No Deal, currently airing on Telemundo. Vas o No Vas (Go or No Go was the American Spanish-language version of Deal or No Deal, which debuted October 8, 2006 Telemundo is an American television network based in Hialeah Florida a suburb of Miami Florida. Unlike Endemol USA's headquarters in Los Angeles, Endemol USA Latino has headquarters located in Miami, Florida.

Endemol India

In January 2006, Endemol started producing programs from Mumbai, India. Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The company's most successful program to date, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge on STAR One, launched in its fourth season on June 6, 2008. The Great Indian Laughter Challenge is one of the very successful reality shows on Indian television STAR One is a TV station that features Hindi entertainment Launched in November 2004, the channel gained in popularity with shows like Remix Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common On April 11, 2008, the company launched a unique singing competition for STAR Plus named Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star, which features singers that have already established themselves through other popular musical talent hunts. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common STAR Plus is India 's most watched and #1 Hindi language based general entertainment television channel Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star was an Indian reality show which aims to bring the winners of 'all' singing reality shows completed previously and the runners-up together competed for the A drama named Waaris, based on the life of a female lawyer, is also scheduled to air on STAR Plus. STAR Plus is India 's most watched and #1 Hindi language based general entertainment television channel Recently, Endemol produced an entertainment comedy show named Funjabbi Chak De for STAR One, a prank show named Champion Chaalbaaz No.1 for Sony Entertainment Television, and a music-based show in conjunction with the UN named Mission Ustaad for 9X. Funjabbi Chak De is a Hindi Entertainment Comedy Show that aired on STAR One every Friday at 800 PM IST STAR One is a TV station that features Hindi entertainment Launched in November 2004, the channel gained in popularity with shows like Remix Champion Chaalbaaz No1 was a new fun filled reality show that aired on Sony TV, from December 22, 2007 to April 12, 2008 Sony Entertainment Television, commonly known as Sony TV or SET, is one of the India ’s most popular Hindi -language based general entertainment The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security 9X is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel It is owned by INX Media Pvt Limited In 2006, Endemol produced Bigg Boss, the Indian adaptation of the popular worldwide format Big Brother, for Sony Entertainment Television. Big Brother is a Reality television show where in each series a group of people live together in the Big Brother House isolated from the outside world but continuously Sony Entertainment Television, commonly known as Sony TV or SET, is one of the India ’s most popular Hindi -language based general entertainment Other Endemol formats that have aired on Indian television include Deal Ya No Deal, the Indian adaptation of Deal or No Deal, and Fear Factor India. Deal Ya No Deal is the Indian version of Deal or No Deal. It was created by Thakkar and Masrani Associates Deal or No Deal is the name of several closely related Television Game shows, the first of which (launching the format was produced by Dutch producer The fear factor in occupational terminology refers to the increased per-worker productivity resulting from the threat of impending layoffs.

Endemol Globo

In 2001, Endemol entered Brazil by forming a joint venture with Rede Globo, Endemol Globo. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Rede Globo ( English: Globo Network, better known as TV Globo, Globo TV or simply Globo) is a Brazilian television network The company produces Big Brother Brasil, in its 8th series, and other formats, mostly as Caldeirão do Huck segments. Big Brother Brasil (or simply BBB) is the Brazilian version of the reality show Big Brother and is broadcast over Rede Even with Globo as a partner, Endemol Globo also produces for other networks, like Band, with Na Pressão, and SBT, with Topa ou Não Topa (local version of Deal or No Deal). Rede Bandeirantes ( English: Bandeirantes Network) officially nicknamed Band, is a Television network from Brazil, Topa ou Não Topa is the Brazilian version of Deal or No Deal, broadcast in Portuguese by SBT.

Endemol Panama

For 2005, Endemol entered Panama with an alliance with Corporacion MEDCOM, the largest television network company in central America. Panama, officially the Republic of Panama (República de Panamá) is the southernmost country of Central America. By using Endemol assistance was created El Familion, a game show based on Deal or no Deal that is themed with Nestle products. Deal or No Deal is the name of several closely related Television Game shows, the first of which (launching the format was produced by Dutch producer Nestlé is a multinational packaged food company founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland In the first season it was the most popular game show ever aired in central America. Now it is aired for its second season.

Endemol Mexico

In 2002, Endemol Mexico was created in an alliance with Televisa. Televisa is a Mexican multimedia company and is the largest media company in the Spanish -speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment

They have produced 7 editions of Big Brother in a span of 3 years. The first edition of Big Brother under the slogan "La casa mas famosa de Mexico" ("The most famous house in Mexico") had a theme song by former pop band Kabah and was hosted by news personality Adela Micha, who was dubbed the "Big Sister". Following that edition, a VIP version was produced. The host of this show was Victor Trujillo, better know for his character Brozo, the theme song was done by the house guest's which was part of a challenge.

The 3rd edition was dubbed "El Complot" with the slogan "Las reglas cambian" ("The rules change") with Adela Micha returning to hosting duties. Adela Micha Zaga (born on May 25, 1963) is a Mexican journalist on her nightly one hour (8PM to 9PM Central Time news program on Televisa The theme song was once again interpreted by Kabah under the name "El Complot. " This edition was later followed by another VIP version with host Veronica Castro and her big return to Mexican television. Verónica Castro (born October 19 1952 in Mexico City) is a Mexican actress, Singer and television host The media dubbed her the "Big Vero". The theme song ran by electro-pop group Moenia with the song "Tus Ojos Sobre Mi. Mœnia is a Mexican Electronica / Synth pop / ambient / Alternative rock group "

A year later the format returned with Big Brother. 3R "La Adición" ("The Addiction"), with Veronica Castro returning to host and RBD singing the theme song Adiccion. RBD is a two times Latin Grammy nominated Mexican pop group that gained popularity from Televisa's teenage-oriented Telenovela Rebelde For the 3R version the house guests were known as "Rebeldes" ("Rebels"). For the 3R version, there were 2 more editions for the VIP version, labeled as Parte I and Parte II, two editions followed each other, the same day that the winner of Part I was declared the next edition of Big Brother VIP followed. The slogan that was used was "Conoce lo desconocido de los conocidos" ("Get to know the unknown of the known"). The theme song for this was done by Kabah once again with "La Adicción" and Veronica Castro continued to host.

The Big Brother format has faded dramatically. After the very first edition of Big Brother and Big Brother VIP, Endemol Mexico started the production of Operacion Triunfo but received lackluster results because TV Azteca, Televisa's main rival, had on air a similar show called La Academia (The Academy). Operación Triunfo is a reality-show talent contest which first aired on Spain 's TVE network in 2001. TV Azteca is the second largest Mexican Television network. It was established in 1983 as the state-owned Instituto Mexicano de la Televisión La Academia ( The Academy) is a Mexican Reality television show shown on TV Azteca. Even though Operacion Triunfo had been in pre-production for much longer than La Academia ever was, La Academia made it to air much sooner than Operacion Triunfo, so when the latter came on, it was seen as a "copy". In the format, the school where the contestants study is called "La Academia", in Mexico this was changed to "El Instituto" (The Institute), so it wouldn't cause a confusion with the audience and the other musical reality show.

Endemol Mexico also produced 2 seasons of ick reality show Fear Factor, also having VIP versions. The first season was hosted by Julio Bracho, but because he had a contract with Telemundo by the second season, Gabriel Pontones, who was one of the houseguests of Big Brother Mexico took over as host for Second Season. Telemundo is an American television network based in Hialeah Florida a suburb of Miami Florida.

Before hitting it big in the U. S. as Deal or no Deal, Mexico had produced its own version called Vas o No Vas hosted by Hector Sandarti. Deal or No Deal is the name of several closely related Television Game shows, the first of which (launching the format was produced by Dutch producer It was a weekly show airing on Saturdays, but due to the ratings the format was later retooled to air weekday's (Monday-Friday) was Vas o No Vas de Boletazo. The show ended its run, a little after that, but in late 2006 it began production again, but this time for Telemundo. Telemundo is an American television network based in Hialeah Florida a suburb of Miami Florida. Using a set and logo similar to the NBC version, which Telemundo is part of, Vas o No Vas was created for Endemol Latino. For 2007 it is expected that Endemol Mexico would begin production again of Vas o No Vas for the Mexican market.

Also in mid-2006 a new format was created called El Bar: Provoca, which was similar in format to Big Brother, but in addition to the contestants living together in a house, they had to run a bar by night. Each week there was an elimination and a special guest star to come and sing at the bar. The show was not successful, the host Roberto Palazuelos, left the show mid-way due to him having a previous contract to act in a telenovela in Miami. The show is expected to be retooled and come back in 2007.

For 2007, Pedro Torres, Endemol Mexico's showrunner, is looking at bringing Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to Mexico. Extreme Makeover Home Edition, sometimes shortened EMHE, is an Emmy Award -winning Reality television series providing Home renovations The show will be titled "Cambio Extremo: Tu Hogar". Also they are developing, game shows like Show me the money which in Mexico will be titled Ensename la Lana and Rest of Life named in Mexico De por vida Bancomer. Another one of the formats to be made in 2007 is called Staying alive which will be redubbed Sobreviviendo.

Lawsuits

Endemol sued Brazilian channel SBT over what it says was a "Big Brother" copycat, and threatened to sue Russian Behind the Glass for the same reason. Behind the Glass ( Russian: За стеклом steklom'' was a "widely popular" Russian copy of the Reality TV show ^[3]

Endemol was sued by four Georgia women alleging that a text-message game featured on Deal or No Deal is a form of illegal gambling. Deal or No Deal is the name of several closely related Television Game shows, the first of which (launching the format was produced by Dutch producer ^[4]

Productions

Reality television

• Big Brother
• The Big Donor Show
• Star Academy
• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
• The Games (British TV)
• The Farm (TV series)
• Only Fools on Horses
• There's Something About Miriam
• Gay, Straight or Taken?
• Kid Nation

Game shows

• 1 vs. 100
• BrainTeaser
• Break The Bank
• Deal or No Deal
• Eliminator
• Fear Factor
• For the Rest of Your Life
• Golden Balls
• In The Grid
• Judas Game
• Midnight Money Madness
• Participation TV
• Set for Life
• Show Me the Money
• Take It or Leave It
• Take the Cake
• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

Late night/variety shows

• Cronicas Marcianas
• Games UpLate Live

Children's shows

• The DJ Kat Show
• Mighty Truck of Stuff
• Bel's Boys
• Roar!
• Totally Frank
• Emu

Other

• Domino Day

Notes

External links

• Endemol
• Endemol USA Website
• Deal or No Deal Official website by Endemol

• Endemol UK website

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